CalCatDoc
@calcatdoc.bsky.social
An opinionated, unapologetically liberal veterinarian in CA
Reposted by CalCatDoc
“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.”
Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.
Remember this as the program is under attack.
Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.
Remember this as the program is under attack.
March 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.”
Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.
Remember this as the program is under attack.
Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.
Remember this as the program is under attack.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
Elon Musk slandered Social Security over the weekend by calling the vital and beloved program a criminal Ponzi scheme, the same lie Donald Trump used before he decided to run for president.
Musk has recently begun the wholesale dismantling of our Social Security system.
Musk has recently begun the wholesale dismantling of our Social Security system.
Elon Musk is Dismantling Social Security
(Washington, DC) — The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works: “Elon Musk slandered Social Security over the weekend by calling the vital and beloved program a ...
socialsecurityworks.org
March 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Elon Musk slandered Social Security over the weekend by calling the vital and beloved program a criminal Ponzi scheme, the same lie Donald Trump used before he decided to run for president.
Musk has recently begun the wholesale dismantling of our Social Security system.
Musk has recently begun the wholesale dismantling of our Social Security system.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
‘Why in God’s name should Trump get a thank you?’: Fmr. Russia ambassador shreds Vance over Ukraine
@jenpsaki.msnbc.com and panel discuss the potentially disastrous consequences of Trump's Oval Office meeting with Zelenskyy.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv1F...
@jenpsaki.msnbc.com and panel discuss the potentially disastrous consequences of Trump's Oval Office meeting with Zelenskyy.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv1F...
‘Why in God’s name should Trump get a thank you?’: Fmr. Russia ambassador shreds Vance over Ukraine
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Reposted by CalCatDoc
All part of the GOP plan.
The former Social Security chief has warned that Elon Musk’s cost-cutting spree could cause a system breakdown within the next 30 to 90 days.
Former Social Security Head Warns System Could ‘Collapse’ in ‘Next 30 to 90 Days’
The agency’s former commissioner said the Department of Government Efficiency’s cuts could cause disruptions in benefit payments.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
All part of the GOP plan.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
Our stock market is crashing.
Our economy is contracting.
Our government is dismantling.
Our allies are fleeing.
Our grocery prices are rising.
But at least we now call it "The Gulf of America."
So it all evens out.
Our economy is contracting.
Our government is dismantling.
Our allies are fleeing.
Our grocery prices are rising.
But at least we now call it "The Gulf of America."
So it all evens out.
March 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Our stock market is crashing.
Our economy is contracting.
Our government is dismantling.
Our allies are fleeing.
Our grocery prices are rising.
But at least we now call it "The Gulf of America."
So it all evens out.
Our economy is contracting.
Our government is dismantling.
Our allies are fleeing.
Our grocery prices are rising.
But at least we now call it "The Gulf of America."
So it all evens out.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
Breaking news: President Donald Trump has decided to pause all future deliveries of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine in an extraordinary move aimed at pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the negotiating table with Russia.
Live updates: Trump administration to pause deliveries of military assistance to Ukraine, officials say
The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Breaking news: President Donald Trump has decided to pause all future deliveries of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine in an extraordinary move aimed at pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the negotiating table with Russia.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
In its 60 years, Medicaid has grown from a small program that provided medical care to poor Americans receiving cash assistance to the largest source of public insurance, covering 72 million people. Here is where enrollment in the program is highest. nyti.ms/4intZxz
February 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
In its 60 years, Medicaid has grown from a small program that provided medical care to poor Americans receiving cash assistance to the largest source of public insurance, covering 72 million people. Here is where enrollment in the program is highest. nyti.ms/4intZxz
Trump administration takes aim at bird flu. For now, the cattle will have to wait www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/t... via @statnews.com
Trump administration takes aim at bird flu. For now, the cattle will have to wait
The USDA's new plan tackles H5N1 bird flu as an issue of economic concern, and leaves questions about how to manage the threat H5N1-infected cows pose to people.
www.statnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Trump administration takes aim at bird flu. For now, the cattle will have to wait www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/t... via @statnews.com
This is awesome! LOLOL
TV screens at the Department of Housing and Urban Development reportedly hacked to display a possibly AI generate video of Kremlin asset Trump, code name Krasnov, licking oligarch Elon Musk’s feet. #3E #EndOligarchy
February 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This is awesome! LOLOL
Reposted by CalCatDoc
The most shameful betrayal of an ally by a U.S. President in modern history.
Breaking news: U.S. sides with Russia to vote against a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow for the Ukraine war.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war
Washington’s shift on the Ukraine war marks a major break with European allies and comes as the Trump administration aims to repair relations with Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The most shameful betrayal of an ally by a U.S. President in modern history.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
Survival of the fittest. GET VACCINATED and let MAGA thin its own herd.
February 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Survival of the fittest. GET VACCINATED and let MAGA thin its own herd.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
There are many veterans with disabilities. They are included in DEI.
Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback www.axios.com/2025/02/23/t...
Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback www.axios.com/2025/02/23/t...
Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback
"Disability is a natural part of the human experience," said Katy Neas, chief executive officer of The Arc.
www.axios.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There are many veterans with disabilities. They are included in DEI.
Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback www.axios.com/2025/02/23/t...
Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback www.axios.com/2025/02/23/t...
Reposted by CalCatDoc
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer dreams of becoming an oligarch, he's launched a political party Trumpet of Patriots, feeling directly inspired by US autocrat Trump. #OpCanary #E3 #EndOligarchy
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
February 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer dreams of becoming an oligarch, he's launched a political party Trumpet of Patriots, feeling directly inspired by US autocrat Trump. #OpCanary #E3 #EndOligarchy
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Reposted by CalCatDoc
United States support for Ukraine was never about securing mineral rights.
Or providing security for money.
It was about democracy and sovereignty. And a willingness to defend our allies and oppose our enemies.
Trump is betraying Ukraine, but also our values. Our history and our legacy.
Or providing security for money.
It was about democracy and sovereignty. And a willingness to defend our allies and oppose our enemies.
Trump is betraying Ukraine, but also our values. Our history and our legacy.
February 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
United States support for Ukraine was never about securing mineral rights.
Or providing security for money.
It was about democracy and sovereignty. And a willingness to defend our allies and oppose our enemies.
Trump is betraying Ukraine, but also our values. Our history and our legacy.
Or providing security for money.
It was about democracy and sovereignty. And a willingness to defend our allies and oppose our enemies.
Trump is betraying Ukraine, but also our values. Our history and our legacy.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
Reposted by CalCatDoc
🚨 Stay Prepared, Stay Empowered!
We’ve created a Citizen Guide to help you navigate extreme situations like Martial Law- not to alarm, but to inform. 🌐💡Again - not sounding an alarm, just informing.
Print it out or save it offline so you can access it anytime, even without the internet.
We’ve created a Citizen Guide to help you navigate extreme situations like Martial Law- not to alarm, but to inform. 🌐💡Again - not sounding an alarm, just informing.
Print it out or save it offline so you can access it anytime, even without the internet.
- **Mesh Networks**: Establish local networks that bypass centralized control.
- **Serval Mesh**: Designed for disaster scenarios, allowing phones to communicate without infrastructure. [Serval Project) (https://www.servalproject.org)
- **goTenna Mesh**: A popular off-grid communication tool using small devices that pair with smartphones. [goTenna Website](https://www.gotenna.com)
- **TOR & VPNs**: Mask identity and evade government firewalls.
- **The Onion Router (TOR)**: A highly secure browser that anonymizes internet activity. [TOR Project] (https://www.torproject.org)
- **ProtonVPN**: A widely trusted VPN service with a strong commitment to privacy.
[ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com)
- **Mastodon**: A decentralized social media platform that allows users to communicate without centralized servers. [Mastodon Website](https://mastodon.social)
- **Session**: A decentralized messaging app with end-to-end encryption. [Session
Website](https://getsession.org)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:by7qmwnetcog4lr7cl66evdg/bafkreigdijocnr3qtzxlazdt2mthw3r5pzq4km4spsrkx5pr2ddj6qqyum@jpeg)
February 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🚨 Stay Prepared, Stay Empowered!
We’ve created a Citizen Guide to help you navigate extreme situations like Martial Law- not to alarm, but to inform. 🌐💡Again - not sounding an alarm, just informing.
Print it out or save it offline so you can access it anytime, even without the internet.
We’ve created a Citizen Guide to help you navigate extreme situations like Martial Law- not to alarm, but to inform. 🌐💡Again - not sounding an alarm, just informing.
Print it out or save it offline so you can access it anytime, even without the internet.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
Ticket sales dropped roughly 50 percent week-over-week after Trump announced his takeover, sources said. Meanwhile, performers are mulling their options.
As sales drop, artists weigh canceling Kennedy Center shows in protest
Kennedy Center artists are deciding to cancel or perform. Ticket sales dropped roughly 50 percent after Trump announced he would take over the venue, sources said.
wapo.st
February 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ticket sales dropped roughly 50 percent week-over-week after Trump announced his takeover, sources said. Meanwhile, performers are mulling their options.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
This is resistance.
Former NFL Kicker Arrested At City Council Meeting After Slamming 'Nazi' MAGA Movement
Now that's resistance.
www.comicsands.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is resistance.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
“New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s the acting Social Security commissioner.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Reposted by CalCatDoc
DOGE’s expenses have risen above 40 million, with weekly costs now exceeding 10 million. We will release an updated DOGE staff list soon.
February 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
DOGE’s expenses have risen above 40 million, with weekly costs now exceeding 10 million. We will release an updated DOGE staff list soon.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
The politics of spite are alive and well in Donald Trump's Washington. This compelling piece from The Big Picture explores how the MAGA Republican Party has transformed obstruction into an electoral strategy and what Democrats can do to counter this trend.
It’s All About Owning The Libs Now
How can Democrats fight back against MAGA Trump nihilism?
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The politics of spite are alive and well in Donald Trump's Washington. This compelling piece from The Big Picture explores how the MAGA Republican Party has transformed obstruction into an electoral strategy and what Democrats can do to counter this trend.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
Todd Blanche, Trump’s criminal defense lawyer, promised he would follow the advice of career ethics officials at the Department of Justice.
Then they fired the career ethics officials.
Piece by piece they are destroying the Justice Dept.
And any hope of justice along with it.
Then they fired the career ethics officials.
Piece by piece they are destroying the Justice Dept.
And any hope of justice along with it.
February 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Todd Blanche, Trump’s criminal defense lawyer, promised he would follow the advice of career ethics officials at the Department of Justice.
Then they fired the career ethics officials.
Piece by piece they are destroying the Justice Dept.
And any hope of justice along with it.
Then they fired the career ethics officials.
Piece by piece they are destroying the Justice Dept.
And any hope of justice along with it.
Reposted by CalCatDoc
It’s been a long first 30 days. And there’s been a lot of bad news lately. So how about some good news for a change? There’s a shift in public opinion over Trump’s aggressive moves. Check out the evidence in my piece today: https://buff.ly/4beyVCE
February 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It’s been a long first 30 days. And there’s been a lot of bad news lately. So how about some good news for a change? There’s a shift in public opinion over Trump’s aggressive moves. Check out the evidence in my piece today: https://buff.ly/4beyVCE