Emily
@emmebemme.bsky.social
Public school teacher in New York City with over 15 years of service. Former Pittsburgh resident. Forever lil sis and auntie.
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Is it possible that we’re finally seeing a real public backlash to Trump’s authoritarianism, the one that was supposed to materialize during the campaign but didn’t?
Transcript: Bad News for Trump as Brutal New Polls Show Musk Tanking
An interview with political scientist Julia Azari, who argues that new polls showing public backlash to Donald Trump and Elon Musk's authoritarian overreach give Democrats an opening.
newrepublic.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Is it possible that we’re finally seeing a real public backlash to Trump’s authoritarianism, the one that was supposed to materialize during the campaign but didn’t?
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I assume most people on this app have seen this by now, but this truly is a fantastic song
February 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I assume most people on this app have seen this by now, but this truly is a fantastic song
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The Trump administration began firing several hundred FAA employees just *weeks* after a fatal crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Trump Begins Firing FAA Air Traffic Control Staff Weeks After Fatal DC Plane Crash
One FAA employee suggested he was targeted over his criticism of Tesla and X. Both are owned by Elon Musk.
www.huffpost.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Trump administration began firing several hundred FAA employees just *weeks* after a fatal crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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it is genuinely incredible that all you have to do is scratch the surface and it becomes clear that each of these guys is a huge piece of shit
Incredible: Russ Vought’s daughter has cystic fibrosis and benefits from a “miracle drug” made possible by the National Institutes of Health—an agency Vought now aims to gut as part of the Project 2025 attack www.motherjones.com/politics/202... Scoop from @motherjones.com’s @metrauxjulia.bsky.social
Project 2025 is gutting medical funding that helped Russell Vought's own kid
Its architect's daughter has cystic fibrosis—and benefits from a "miracle drug" backed by an agency he's attacking.
www.motherjones.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM
it is genuinely incredible that all you have to do is scratch the surface and it becomes clear that each of these guys is a huge piece of shit
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A worsening measles outbreak has taken root in Texas, sickening two dozen and hospitalizing nine on the western edge of the state, where childhood vaccination rates have dwindled in recent years.
Measles Outbreak Hits Town in Texas
As of Tuesday, 22 children and two adults had been infected, all of whom were unvaccinated, local officials said.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
A worsening measles outbreak has taken root in Texas, sickening two dozen and hospitalizing nine on the western edge of the state, where childhood vaccination rates have dwindled in recent years.
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Denver Public Schools sues feds to stop immigration enforcement at schools, “sensitive locations”
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/02/13/denver-district-sues-ice-to-stop-immigration-enforcement-at-schools/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/02/13/denver-district-sues-ice-to-stop-immigration-enforcement-at-schools/
Denver Public Schools sues feds to stop immigration enforcement at schools
The lawsuit was filed a week after raids on apartment buildings in Denver and Aurora caused fear among students and families.
www.chalkbeat.org
February 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Denver Public Schools sues feds to stop immigration enforcement at schools, “sensitive locations”
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/02/13/denver-district-sues-ice-to-stop-immigration-enforcement-at-schools/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/02/13/denver-district-sues-ice-to-stop-immigration-enforcement-at-schools/
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Democratic members of Congress denied entry into the Department of Education. Some random security guard telling them they have no business there. 🙈 Welcome to your not so free country.
www.axios.com/2025/02/07/h...
www.axios.com/2025/02/07/h...
Education Department becomes fourth federal agency to deny entry to Democratic lawmakers
"A security officer came out and said there was no scheduled meeting," Rep. Mark Takano told Axios.
www.axios.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Democratic members of Congress denied entry into the Department of Education. Some random security guard telling them they have no business there. 🙈 Welcome to your not so free country.
www.axios.com/2025/02/07/h...
www.axios.com/2025/02/07/h...
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Chaos Erupts at Education Department as Members of Congress Locked Out newrepublic.com/post/191293/... via @newrepublic.com
Chaos Erupts at Education Department as Members of Congress Locked Out
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s war on the Department of Education just escalated a notch.
newrepublic.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Chaos Erupts at Education Department as Members of Congress Locked Out newrepublic.com/post/191293/... via @newrepublic.com
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What are these two doing to the US Department of Education? What are they hiding from Congress? The coup is in full swing.
Musk is a 'government gangster' acting as 'co-president' and 'wreaking havoc': Rep. Waters
YouTube video by MSNBC
youtu.be
February 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
What are these two doing to the US Department of Education? What are they hiding from Congress? The coup is in full swing.
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The vice-president a week ago.
“Obviously.”
“Obviously.”
January 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The vice-president a week ago.
“Obviously.”
“Obviously.”