Becky
@bexster05.bsky.social
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Ally 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Books are my escape 📖
Taylor Swift is my spirit animal 🦋
Ally 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Books are my escape 📖
Taylor Swift is my spirit animal 🦋
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
It’s okay, not like fraudulent tax filings aren’t rampant or anything. This will cost us more than the 6,000 salaries would save.
The Internal Revenue Service is expected to fire about 6,000 workers today in the middle of tax season, a source tells CNN: cnn.it/3X5Ngvi
February 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
It’s okay, not like fraudulent tax filings aren’t rampant or anything. This will cost us more than the 6,000 salaries would save.
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How much is Congress cutting from their $6.5 billion/year budget? Don’t you think congress can operate on say, maybe, $5 Billion? And each congressman has 18 staff, they could operate on say, 14?
What about the White House?
What about the White House?
February 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
How much is Congress cutting from their $6.5 billion/year budget? Don’t you think congress can operate on say, maybe, $5 Billion? And each congressman has 18 staff, they could operate on say, 14?
What about the White House?
What about the White House?
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Over the last nine days, the house has been out of session while the Democracy is sold for parts.
Would have been nice had the Democrat come back on their own and sued, yelled, stood up, etc. Anything but stayed home
Would have been nice had the Democrat come back on their own and sued, yelled, stood up, etc. Anything but stayed home
February 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Over the last nine days, the house has been out of session while the Democracy is sold for parts.
Would have been nice had the Democrat come back on their own and sued, yelled, stood up, etc. Anything but stayed home
Would have been nice had the Democrat come back on their own and sued, yelled, stood up, etc. Anything but stayed home
📖 Book Challenge - Day 8 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#blackhistorymonth
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#blackhistorymonth
#Bookchallenge
February 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
📖 Book Challenge - Day 8 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#blackhistorymonth
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#blackhistorymonth
#Bookchallenge
Happy Black History Month! The 2025 #BHM theme, “African Americans and Labor”. Stay tuned for more post throughout the month highlighting African Americans contributions in US history.
February 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Happy Black History Month! The 2025 #BHM theme, “African Americans and Labor”. Stay tuned for more post throughout the month highlighting African Americans contributions in US history.
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Black history is Minnesota history.
This Black History Month matters more than ever as we reflect on our collective past to move forward with intention, building a future that continually celebrates Black joy and liberation.
This Black History Month matters more than ever as we reflect on our collective past to move forward with intention, building a future that continually celebrates Black joy and liberation.
February 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Black history is Minnesota history.
This Black History Month matters more than ever as we reflect on our collective past to move forward with intention, building a future that continually celebrates Black joy and liberation.
This Black History Month matters more than ever as we reflect on our collective past to move forward with intention, building a future that continually celebrates Black joy and liberation.
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Time to dig this classic out. Sigh.
January 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Time to dig this classic out. Sigh.
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We are proud to celebrate Black History Month and as part of our Unity Games series - to highlight the impact and legacy of our Black athletes and communities on and off the ice. 🙌
Learn more about our celebrations throughout February:
📰 bit.ly/3CA4Nob
Learn more about our celebrations throughout February:
📰 bit.ly/3CA4Nob
January 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We are proud to celebrate Black History Month and as part of our Unity Games series - to highlight the impact and legacy of our Black athletes and communities on and off the ice. 🙌
Learn more about our celebrations throughout February:
📰 bit.ly/3CA4Nob
Learn more about our celebrations throughout February:
📰 bit.ly/3CA4Nob
Sometimes you just need to disconnect from the world and build a #taylorswift puzzle.
January 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Sometimes you just need to disconnect from the world and build a #taylorswift puzzle.
📖 Book Challenge - Day 7📖
Changing it up a little: As a young depressed/anxious teen this books series was my oasis/refuge. When things got bad I would pick up one and get out of my head for at least a little while. I ALWAYS had one with me.
#BookSky
#mentalhealth
#Bookchallenge
Changing it up a little: As a young depressed/anxious teen this books series was my oasis/refuge. When things got bad I would pick up one and get out of my head for at least a little while. I ALWAYS had one with me.
#BookSky
#mentalhealth
#Bookchallenge
January 31, 2025 at 2:51 AM
📖 Book Challenge - Day 7📖
Changing it up a little: As a young depressed/anxious teen this books series was my oasis/refuge. When things got bad I would pick up one and get out of my head for at least a little while. I ALWAYS had one with me.
#BookSky
#mentalhealth
#Bookchallenge
Changing it up a little: As a young depressed/anxious teen this books series was my oasis/refuge. When things got bad I would pick up one and get out of my head for at least a little while. I ALWAYS had one with me.
#BookSky
#mentalhealth
#Bookchallenge
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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
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The head of the FAA, Mike Whitaker, resigned on January 20 — one year into his 5 year term — after facing relentless criticism from Musk for not approving SpaceX missions quickly enough.
The Senate confirmed him unanimously in 2023.
No acting FAA head has been appointed.
The Senate confirmed him unanimously in 2023.
No acting FAA head has been appointed.
January 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The head of the FAA, Mike Whitaker, resigned on January 20 — one year into his 5 year term — after facing relentless criticism from Musk for not approving SpaceX missions quickly enough.
The Senate confirmed him unanimously in 2023.
No acting FAA head has been appointed.
The Senate confirmed him unanimously in 2023.
No acting FAA head has been appointed.
📖 Book Challenge - Day 6 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
January 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
📖 Book Challenge - Day 6 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
The number of public bribes I’ve seen so far…. First Amazon and now Meta.
BREAKING: Meta says it will pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit from President Trump over the social media company’s decision to suspend his accounts after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Meta agrees to pay $25 million in Trump lawsuit settlement over suspended accounts
Meta, along with nearly every other major tech company, suspended Trump’s accounts in 2021 after the Capitol attack by Trump’s supporters.
www.nbcnews.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The number of public bribes I’ve seen so far…. First Amazon and now Meta.
📖 Book Challenge - Day 4 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
January 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
📖 Book Challenge - Day 4 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
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Minnesota Senste District 60 (east Minneapolis):
Your special election for senate is tomorrow, January 28th! Please show up and vote to replace Kari Dzieidzic who recently passed away with Doreen Clark! It’s vitally important you vote!
www.sos.state.mn.us/election-adm...
Your special election for senate is tomorrow, January 28th! Please show up and vote to replace Kari Dzieidzic who recently passed away with Doreen Clark! It’s vitally important you vote!
www.sos.state.mn.us/election-adm...
Office of the State Of Minnesota Secretary of State
Office of the State Of Minnesota Secretary of State
www.sos.state.mn.us
January 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Minnesota Senste District 60 (east Minneapolis):
Your special election for senate is tomorrow, January 28th! Please show up and vote to replace Kari Dzieidzic who recently passed away with Doreen Clark! It’s vitally important you vote!
www.sos.state.mn.us/election-adm...
Your special election for senate is tomorrow, January 28th! Please show up and vote to replace Kari Dzieidzic who recently passed away with Doreen Clark! It’s vitally important you vote!
www.sos.state.mn.us/election-adm...
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Donald Trump is pardoning insurrectionists and renaming geographic landmarks to distract you from the fact he is literally about to freeze all federal assistance dollars.
He is flooding the zone to distract you. Don't let him!
He is flooding the zone to distract you. Don't let him!
January 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Donald Trump is pardoning insurrectionists and renaming geographic landmarks to distract you from the fact he is literally about to freeze all federal assistance dollars.
He is flooding the zone to distract you. Don't let him!
He is flooding the zone to distract you. Don't let him!
📖 Book Challenge - Day 3 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
January 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
📖 Book Challenge - Day 3 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
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At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.
Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps | CNN
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citiz...
www.cnn.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.
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DeepSeek, a one-year-old startup, showed off a stunning capability: It presented a ChatGPT-like AI model called R1, which has all the familiar abilities, operating at a fraction of the cost of OpenAI’s, Google’s or Meta’s popular AI models.
A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging | CNN Business
US stocks were set for a steep selloff Monday morning after a surprise advancement from a Chinese artificial intelligence company, DeepSeek, threatened the aura of invincibility surrounding America’s ...
www.cnn.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
DeepSeek, a one-year-old startup, showed off a stunning capability: It presented a ChatGPT-like AI model called R1, which has all the familiar abilities, operating at a fraction of the cost of OpenAI’s, Google’s or Meta’s popular AI models.
📖 Book Challenge - Day 3 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
January 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
📖 Book Challenge - Day 3 📖
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Bookchallenge