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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 3h

Even a blind chicken occasionally finds a kernel of corn.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Trump: "I don't think there's anything that's gonna get me in heaven. I think I'm not maybe heaven bound. I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to make heaven."

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 6h

Let’s start with him.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 7h

Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on, adding to the uncertainty facing hundreds of thousands who are already furloughed without pay amid the stalemate in Congress.

Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day

Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on.

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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 3d

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 10h

This.

Dr. Jacqueline E. Whitt @notabattlechick.bsky.social · 10h

This is a false choice and a dangerous narrative. Federal government jobs are, actually, REAL JOBS. Not just federal jobs that are soldiering and copping. “Bureaucrat” is not a dirty word. Government does real work. Federal employees are actual humans, and Americans, even. Not that you’d know it.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

WELKER: During the 2019 shutdown when Trump was president, no federal workers were laid off. Why are these firings necessary?

VANCE: Who do we care more about- federal bureaucrats or the troops getting the payment they need?

WELKER: But layoffs are a priority?

VANCE: They have forced us to choose

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 10h

Feature, not a bug, of this corrupt, incompetent administration.

Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH, SM @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social · 1d

Some of these people have now been fired and rehired TWICE since January. The current state of dysfunction is mind boggling.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

OOOPS! UPDATE: Two HHS officials tell me that disease detectives, measles response officers, global health officials and the MMWR staff were laid off by mistake and will be reinstated. But Washington office is still RIFed

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

But,but,but….this administration just love kids. Right?

Wrong.

Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 1d

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

😿😿

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

Icon.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, has died at the age of 79. More:
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

Diane Keaton, 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather' Actress, Dead at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, has died at the age of 79.

www.rollingstone.com

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

The hush money payoff to Stormy Daniels cost more than house Leticia James bought for her grand niece.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 1d

They have fired the staff of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and 70 Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, who are disease detectives that respond to outbreaks around the world.

I cannot emphasize enough how dangerous it is to dismantle our disease surveillance infrastructure.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

Right on target.

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Tim Steller @timsteller.bsky.social · 1d

Before the Trump compact arose, University of Arizona leaders already embarrassed themselves and the university with their impetuous, harmful decision to close four microcampuses in China serving 2,200 students. @preranawrites.bsky.social reports on the impacts.
tucson.com/news/local/s...

Chinese students blast U of A for closing campuses under GOP pressure

For Star subscribers: Students and faculty of four micro-campuses in China the University of Arizona closed last month are blasting the school's decision as abrupt and leaving them without a

tucson.com

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

A lovely autumn day at Hatfield House for the wonderful Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival.

Peace and music.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 2d

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

Another day for our neighbors in AZ-CD7 to go without representation in Congress.

Seat Adelita Grijalva.

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Ambassador Luis G. Moreno (ret) @ambassadormoreno.bsky.social · 1d

For pipsqueak Mike Johnson to basically say that protesting this administration is the equivalent of being a terrorist is obscene and terrifying. And for those of us (myself and many friends and colleagues) who personally experienced real terrorism-highly insulting.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

This guy lies with every breath he takes.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

It’s the guns.

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 1d

Four people were killed in a shooting in a small town in the Mississippi Delta region after a high school football homecoming game there, a state senator said Saturday.
https://to.pbs.org/3IQgtGB

Shooting after homecoming football game in Mississippi kills 4, official says

Four people were killed in a shooting in a small town in the Mississippi Delta region after a high school football homecoming game there, a state senator said Saturday.

www.pbs.org

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 1d

Destroying America’s ability to fight disease, illness, injury, and pandemics which don’t respect our borders. They want you cowed and sick.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

FULL STORY HERE: Emails began flooding CDC inboxes late Friday night announcing dozens of layoffs. HR people brought back from furlough to oversee the RIFs. Disease detectives, entire Washington office, global health, injury prevention, MMWR staff among those hit.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

www.nytimes.com

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Bård Harstad @bardharstad.bsky.social · 2d

Note the wording.. Ms. Machado receives the prize for:
- promoting democratic rights
- struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition
- At a time when democracy is under threat
- where democracy is in retreat
- more and more authoritarian regimes are challenging norm
www.nobelpeacecenter.org/en

Nobel Peace Center | Museum of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway

The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo is the museum of the Nobel Peace Prize. Experience our exhibitions, events and guided tours inspired by the ideas and work of the Nobel Peace Prize laureates.

www.nobelpeacecenter.org

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 2d

Hahahahahahahah.

emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 2d

Huh. Gonna be an awkward day for Secretary of State-National Security Advisor-Acting Archivist Marco Rubio.

www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/fil...

Part of a letter sent by a bunch of GOP members of Congress in favor of granting Maria Corina Machado the Nobel Peace Prize, which she won today.

The last three paragraphs, before Rick Scott and Marco Rubio's signature, reads:

The Maduro regime's abuses and assaults on the civil society and legitimate
political activity of Venezuelan citizens have caused millions to flee to other countries,
while millions more have had no choice but to remain in the prison Maduro has
imposed on them. The peace of the region has been greatly disturbed by Maduro’s
welcoming of some of the world’s worst actors, including terrorists and dictators who
support him.
It is our firm belief that María Corina Machado’s courageous and selfless
leadership, and unyielding dedication to the pursuit of peace and democratic ideals,
make her a most deserving candidate for this prestigious award. Her efforts not only
highlight the urgent need for international solidarity in the face of aggressive and
expansive authoritarianism but also serve as a reminder of the power of individual
bravery in the quest for justice.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 2d

Portland proud.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 2d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 3d

It is pretty galling that the Supreme Court spent four years telling Biden "you can't do that without Congress" then allowed Trump to seize a once-unthinkable amount of power from Congress within nine months and concentrate law-making authority almost entirely in the executive branch.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 5d

And another day.

Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 8d

Another day for our neighbors in AZ-CD7 to go without representation in Congress.

Seat Adelita Grijalva.

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