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Mary shrugs off the big news but her cat (reasonably) is flipping out. Annunciation, painted in 1535 by Lorenzo Lotto. Today is his day.
September 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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"DOGE wanted access to SSA’s sensitive files — the same way they’re trying to do at Labor and Treasury — and the acting commissioner wouldn’t give it, and she was replaced,” said Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works.

“There is no way to overstate how serious a breach this is."
Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data
Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for sensitive government information.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Happy Presidents' Day to the 44 presidents who never tried to become a fascist dictator.
February 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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We think they should be powerful enough to afford principles. They think they have a lot to lose (and they lost their "don't be evil" motto a long time ago). Google, you coward, you quisling.
February 11, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Jan 20: FAA director fired

Jan 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen

Jan 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded

Jan 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees

Jan 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

MAGA = Make Airplanes Go-Boom Again
January 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM