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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 16h

Did essential federal staff receive paychecks this week?

Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 2d

What if the Nobel committee just decides to give Biden the peace prize for leaving office without instigating a violent insurrection?

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 4d

Eliminating blanket federal orders or injunctions was their step 1. This state by state judicial ruling requirement is absurd.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 4d

Stephen Miller said last year this was the plan. They said it out loud. Some of us highlighted his remarks at the time and warned how dangerous they were. Most of the media missed them and/or moved on from them. It’s happening:

@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 4d

Red states sending troops to blue states is a really bad idea.

‪Governor JB Pritzker‬
‪@govpritzker.illinois.gov‬
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This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.
‪Governor JB Pritzker‬
‪@govpritzker.illinois.gov‬
· 32m
We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state’s military troops.
‪Governor JB Pritzker‬
‪@govpritzker.illinois.gov‬
· 32m
I call on Governor Abbott to immediately withdraw any support for this decision and refuse to coordinate. There is no reason a President should send military troops into a sovereign state without their knowledge, consent, or cooperation.
‪Governor JB Pritzker‬
‪@govpritzker.illinois.gov‬
· 32m
The brave men and women who serve in our national guards must not be used as political props. This is a moment where every American must speak up and help stop this madness.

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CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 4d

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Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA @krutikakuppalli.bsky.social · 4d

We are going to loose our #measles elimination status in a few months - so much for making america healthy

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 4d

We just really want healthcare that doesn’t make us risk losing our house if we have to get surgery.

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 5d

What is it called when the state commits domestic terrorism?

Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 6d

a man in a tie is standing in front of a blackboard and says thank you .

Alt: a man in a tie is standing in front of a blackboard and says thank you .

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 7d

Hot honey bacon?
I think we’ve exceeded our need for prepared hot honey products.

Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 7d

Makes me mourn the loss of Leinenkugel’s even more.

Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 7d

Unpopular opinion:
Wisconsin brewery New Glarus makes bland, watery beers that are celebrated for….?
I can’t understand why these are so popular. But I get why no other states want to sell them.
Give me a Surly furious any day over Spotted Cow lake water.

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 7d

I need to escape this awful news cycle. Time for a bit of Bluey.

two cartoon animals hugging each other with the word seduff on the bottom right

Alt: two cartoon animals hugging each other with the word seduff on the bottom right

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 7d

www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Infectious disease expert breaks down surge in Minnesota measles cases

The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 10 new cases of measles since Monday, bringing the total to 18 cases in the state.

www.mprnews.org

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 7d

Minnesota now has 18 confirmed cases of Measles.

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 7d

Yay tariffs.

FOX8 WGHP @myfox8.com · 7d

Almost half say groceries harder to afford in new poll

Less than a third of respondents said the president’s tariffs have been good for U.S. businesses, personal finances and the economy.

myfox8.com

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 8d

From Reddit. The administration continues to violate existing laws (Read: Hatch Act) osc.gov/Services/Pag...

Email from the VA leadership disparaging democrats

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 8d

When government and public systems are working appropriately, they are nearly invisible.
I fear too many of us will soon come to realize the vast scope and value of knowledge, skill, and labor that’s been devalued, squandered, or outright eliminated since 1/20/2025.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 9d

The EPA hasn’t seen cuts this deep since the 1970s. The agency is headed to having 1 in 3 staffers gone by the end of 2025 — slashing its ability to protect clean air, water and public health.

Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water

Careful research into public information and in-depth interviews has shown the scale of personnel cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 9d

nlgmltf.org/military-law...

FAQ on Refusing Illegal Orders - Military Law Task Force

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 9d

I, [Name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 9d

My Reddit and social media feeds are essentially unreadable. They are so filled with rage-bating and anger-inducing content…
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I may have to go back to reading books. Analog-style paper and ink.

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 9d

*if shutdown ends.

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Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 9d

Could’ve been an email.

Len Courland @infectiousjk.bsky.social · 9d

Hey world, US residents here. We’re uncertain and nervous about this week too.
Not sure leadership homes has us in mind as they act.