Cathy 🦋
@itscathysworld.bsky.social
The mind is everything. What you think, you become✨
UMD + UPenn Alum | 1908 | Global health advocate | Bibliophile
UMD + UPenn Alum | 1908 | Global health advocate | Bibliophile
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Lawsuit filed by USAID workers union says President Trump violated constitutional limits when he unilaterally dismantled the agency, urges court to quickly block actions and reinstate workers/funding. www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
February 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Lawsuit filed by USAID workers union says President Trump violated constitutional limits when he unilaterally dismantled the agency, urges court to quickly block actions and reinstate workers/funding. www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
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The Trump administration has notified more than 1,000 employees at the EPA that they could be dismissed immediately.
More than 1,000 EPA employees are told they could be dismissed immediately
An email last week informed some workers that they had been identified as probationary and could be terminated.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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NEW: I heard from federal employees across various agencies about the internal chaos they're experiencing because of Trump and how they feel going forward in their jobs.
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
‘Fuck That’: Federal Workers Say They’re Scared But ‘Digging In’ Amid Trump’s Chaos
“Ironically for the Trumpies, bringing us back to the office will make us stronger morale-wise,” said one EPA employee as Trump vowed to purge civil servants.
www.huffpost.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
NEW: I heard from federal employees across various agencies about the internal chaos they're experiencing because of Trump and how they feel going forward in their jobs.
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
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China retaliated immediately on Tuesday as a 10% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods went into effect, announcing its own levies of 10% to 15% on some U.S. products.
China hits back at 10% U.S. tariff with its own levies on U.S. products
Beijing announced tariffs of 10% to 15% on U.S. coal, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, pickup trucks and other products shortly after the U.S. tariff took effect.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:43 AM
China retaliated immediately on Tuesday as a 10% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods went into effect, announcing its own levies of 10% to 15% on some U.S. products.
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To the dedicated civil servants at USAID and across the government, we are with you and we have your back.
Today it’s USAID, tomorrow it will be something else. We will fight for you and with you at every step.
Today it’s USAID, tomorrow it will be something else. We will fight for you and with you at every step.
Chris Van Hollen addresses USAID employees amid illegal shutdown of agency
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
To the dedicated civil servants at USAID and across the government, we are with you and we have your back.
Today it’s USAID, tomorrow it will be something else. We will fight for you and with you at every step.
Today it’s USAID, tomorrow it will be something else. We will fight for you and with you at every step.
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If you’ve never read this book do you really read ?? #blackbooksky
January 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
If you’ve never read this book do you really read ?? #blackbooksky
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The FDA says it’s banning the use of Red No. 3 dye in food, drinks and ingested drugs
FDA bans use of Red No. 3 dye in food, drinks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban the use of Red No. 3 dye in food products.
abcnews.go.com
January 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The FDA says it’s banning the use of Red No. 3 dye in food, drinks and ingested drugs
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Michelle Obama will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump, her office said in a statement on Tuesday. She also declined to attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter last week, which would have put her seated next to Trump.
Michelle Obama Will Skip Trump’s Inauguration
Mrs. Obama also declined to attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter last week, which would have put her face-to-face with Mr. Trump.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Michelle Obama will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump, her office said in a statement on Tuesday. She also declined to attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter last week, which would have put her seated next to Trump.
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Brandy has announced her memoir is coming this fall:
"I am sharing my story – honest, unfiltered and not through the lens of media or critics."
"I am sharing my story – honest, unfiltered and not through the lens of media or critics."
Brandy Announces New Memoir Set to Release Fall 2025
R&B icon and actress Brandy Norwood has announced her first memoir will release in fall 2025 via Hanover Square Press.
ratedrnb.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Brandy has announced her memoir is coming this fall:
"I am sharing my story – honest, unfiltered and not through the lens of media or critics."
"I am sharing my story – honest, unfiltered and not through the lens of media or critics."
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✨200+ DECEMBER EVENTS IN DC✨
Highlights:
🛍️ Holiday markets
🍸 Holiday pop-up bars
🎄 Tree lightings
🎥 Christmas movie screenings
✊🏾 Kwanzaa celebrations
🍾 NYE parties
🖥️ Techsgiving Summit
🍹 DC Cocktail Week
🧘🏾♀️ Yoga workshops
🧶 Craft workshops
Direct links: taliacadet.substack.com/p/december-2...
Highlights:
🛍️ Holiday markets
🍸 Holiday pop-up bars
🎄 Tree lightings
🎥 Christmas movie screenings
✊🏾 Kwanzaa celebrations
🍾 NYE parties
🖥️ Techsgiving Summit
🍹 DC Cocktail Week
🧘🏾♀️ Yoga workshops
🧶 Craft workshops
Direct links: taliacadet.substack.com/p/december-2...
Your December 2024 DMV Event Guide
200+ social, cultural and wellness events and things to do in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia celebrating winter and the holidays, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
taliacadet.substack.com
December 1, 2024 at 3:41 PM
✨200+ DECEMBER EVENTS IN DC✨
Highlights:
🛍️ Holiday markets
🍸 Holiday pop-up bars
🎄 Tree lightings
🎥 Christmas movie screenings
✊🏾 Kwanzaa celebrations
🍾 NYE parties
🖥️ Techsgiving Summit
🍹 DC Cocktail Week
🧘🏾♀️ Yoga workshops
🧶 Craft workshops
Direct links: taliacadet.substack.com/p/december-2...
Highlights:
🛍️ Holiday markets
🍸 Holiday pop-up bars
🎄 Tree lightings
🎥 Christmas movie screenings
✊🏾 Kwanzaa celebrations
🍾 NYE parties
🖥️ Techsgiving Summit
🍹 DC Cocktail Week
🧘🏾♀️ Yoga workshops
🧶 Craft workshops
Direct links: taliacadet.substack.com/p/december-2...
If I Ain’t Got You
21 years ago today, Alicia Keys released her album "The Diary of Alicia Keys."
What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?
What's 1⃣ of your favorite songs?
December 2, 2024 at 8:58 PM
If I Ain’t Got You
I just started working on my digital vision board. I’m excited for 2025✨
December 2, 2024 at 8:56 PM
I just started working on my digital vision board. I’m excited for 2025✨
I have so many books on my TBR & I just bought some new ones 🤓 winter = cozy reading
December 2, 2024 at 8:55 PM
I have so many books on my TBR & I just bought some new ones 🤓 winter = cozy reading
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✨DECEMBER TBR✨
These are the 12 books I’m planning to read before the end of 2024.
Set a reminder for the next Talia’s Book Nook on 12/4: www.tiktok.com/live/event/7... #BlackBookSky
These are the 12 books I’m planning to read before the end of 2024.
Set a reminder for the next Talia’s Book Nook on 12/4: www.tiktok.com/live/event/7... #BlackBookSky
December 2, 2024 at 2:08 PM
✨DECEMBER TBR✨
These are the 12 books I’m planning to read before the end of 2024.
Set a reminder for the next Talia’s Book Nook on 12/4: www.tiktok.com/live/event/7... #BlackBookSky
These are the 12 books I’m planning to read before the end of 2024.
Set a reminder for the next Talia’s Book Nook on 12/4: www.tiktok.com/live/event/7... #BlackBookSky
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Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US
Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US
Libraries around across the U.S. are helping people get healthier. They offer fitness classes, food pantries, cooking classes, conversations about loneliness and mental health, and even blood pressure...
apnews.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US
the moco museum is one of my favs 🩷
November 30, 2024 at 1:34 AM
the moco museum is one of my favs 🩷
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Hello
9 years ago today, Erykah Badu released her mixtape “But You Caint Use My Phone.”
What’s 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?
What’s 1️⃣ of your favorite songs?
November 28, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Hello
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I've learned to give people their flowers while we can. We never know how that compliment could change someone's entire mood
November 28, 2024 at 2:41 AM
I've learned to give people their flowers while we can. We never know how that compliment could change someone's entire mood
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X was really the ghetto. Whew.
November 15, 2024 at 8:11 PM
X was really the ghetto. Whew.