Esther
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Board member of META asks a very good question.
February 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Board member of META asks a very good question.
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For those poo-poohing this idea:
We’re in the midst of a battle over the rule of law—and democracy.
Don’t declare the battle over after every skirmish.
Keep. Going.
Push back.
With conviction.
What we do matters.
For ourselves.
For others.
For our communities.
And for the larger good.
We’re in the midst of a battle over the rule of law—and democracy.
Don’t declare the battle over after every skirmish.
Keep. Going.
Push back.
With conviction.
What we do matters.
For ourselves.
For others.
For our communities.
And for the larger good.
I want to point out that amidst the firehose of violated norms and challenges to the rule of law, federal courts are holding firm for the rule of law.
No rule of law, no democracy.
I’m grateful to those judges and their adherence to justice that rises above partisanship.
No rule of law, no democracy.
I’m grateful to those judges and their adherence to justice that rises above partisanship.
February 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
For those poo-poohing this idea:
We’re in the midst of a battle over the rule of law—and democracy.
Don’t declare the battle over after every skirmish.
Keep. Going.
Push back.
With conviction.
What we do matters.
For ourselves.
For others.
For our communities.
And for the larger good.
We’re in the midst of a battle over the rule of law—and democracy.
Don’t declare the battle over after every skirmish.
Keep. Going.
Push back.
With conviction.
What we do matters.
For ourselves.
For others.
For our communities.
And for the larger good.
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This is a great piece.
Yes. “People are doing things. You will meet them when YOU start doing things.”
Lots of information and resources in this one.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Lots of information and resources in this one.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Democracy is Crumbling. Is Anybody Doing Anything?
Yes. And You Can Too.
open.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This is a great piece.
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When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.
February 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.
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This.
Any four Republican Senators could stop this at any time simply by threatening to block all action (or even caucus with the Democrats) if Trump doesn't make certain concessions. They won't, but that should be a much bigger story than whether the Democrats are doing everything that *they* can.
February 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This.
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Musk's latest power grab: your Medicare benefits.
Elon - you're looking in the wrong place. Private insurers in Medicare Advantage overcharged taxpayers by at least $83 billion in 2024 alone.
Elon - you're looking in the wrong place. Private insurers in Medicare Advantage overcharged taxpayers by at least $83 billion in 2024 alone.
Exclusive | DOGE Aides Search Medicare Agency Payment Systems for Fraud
Elon Musk’s allies have been on site at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services offices this week.
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Musk's latest power grab: your Medicare benefits.
Elon - you're looking in the wrong place. Private insurers in Medicare Advantage overcharged taxpayers by at least $83 billion in 2024 alone.
Elon - you're looking in the wrong place. Private insurers in Medicare Advantage overcharged taxpayers by at least $83 billion in 2024 alone.
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Elon Musk’s team is set to delve into the nation’s aviation system, with his 20-year-old staffers utilizing AI to assist the FAA in a rapid overhaul of aviation technology. However, a more practical solution would be to simply hire more workers, as the FAA is severely short-staffed.
February 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Elon Musk’s team is set to delve into the nation’s aviation system, with his 20-year-old staffers utilizing AI to assist the FAA in a rapid overhaul of aviation technology. However, a more practical solution would be to simply hire more workers, as the FAA is severely short-staffed.
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"There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners -- this isn't it."
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 7, 2025 at 3:47 AM
"There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners -- this isn't it."
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NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
NEWS: Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
www.finance.senate.gov
February 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
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I’m angry. And frustrated. And impatient. And angsty. And…angry. Outraged.
And determined.
I will continue to fight.
And determined.
I will continue to fight.
January 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I’m angry. And frustrated. And impatient. And angsty. And…angry. Outraged.
And determined.
I will continue to fight.
And determined.
I will continue to fight.
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While President Trump illegally pauses federal funding from Congress, the Senate must not be business as usual.
We do not consent to this lawless power grab.
We do not consent to this lawless power grab.
January 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
While President Trump illegally pauses federal funding from Congress, the Senate must not be business as usual.
We do not consent to this lawless power grab.
We do not consent to this lawless power grab.
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Yes, this is something that I posted on the Bad Place almost three years ago.
But it's vitally important now.
I was thinking about what would happen without the ability to use social media to network and communicate...
But it's vitally important now.
I was thinking about what would happen without the ability to use social media to network and communicate...
January 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Yes, this is something that I posted on the Bad Place almost three years ago.
But it's vitally important now.
I was thinking about what would happen without the ability to use social media to network and communicate...
But it's vitally important now.
I was thinking about what would happen without the ability to use social media to network and communicate...
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The same people having a temper tantrum over DEI just confirmed the least qualified Secretary of Defense in US history because Trump liked him on TV.
January 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The same people having a temper tantrum over DEI just confirmed the least qualified Secretary of Defense in US history because Trump liked him on TV.
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