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Lisa Day Poor
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Dog mom, friend, daughter. Reads a lot. Travels when I can.
We thought flying was getting weird-scary before? Now this. 🤯
The firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are “going to affect safety of flight, safety of shipping, safety of everyday Americans,” Admiral Tim Gallaudet, who was acting NOAA chief during the first Trump term, told the AP. “Lives are at risk for sure.”
Firing workers from US weather and oceans agency risks lives and the economy, former agency heads warn
NOAA's 301 billion weather forecasts every year reach 96% of American households.
buff.ly
March 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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I know this ship has sailed but, as an editor taught me 15 years ago when I was guest-blogging for @theprospect.bsky.social , DOE refers to the Department of Energy. The Department of Education is abbreviated Ed.
February 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Democrats accused the Trump administration of "putting Social Security benefits at risk by firing the staff who help beneficiaries."
Social Security Administration Announces 'Significant Workforce Reductions' Ahead
Democrats accused the Trump administration of "putting Social Security benefits at risk by firing the staff who help beneficiaries."
www.huffpost.com
February 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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More tragic news about NIH and NIH science. Grant system is frozen and intramural program is being slashed. All will claw back on treatments and cures for cancer and other human diseases. This can’t be what the public wants. 🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research
Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs
www.science.org
February 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Just mailed notes to congresspeople about stopping the steal of federal grant $ from programs like Meals on Wheels, Medical Research, & Title 1 schools. Went ahead & addressed 3 more cards before dropping them in the box, so I don’t have to Google addresses again. Follow me for Resistance Tips. 😹
January 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Let Denmark cook.
January 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Donald Trump will be indoors for the inauguration with his billionaire pals. His core supporters will be left outside in the cold.

Think about that.
January 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“Admitting the weighty problems and staggering disappointments, Christianity affirms that God is able to give us the power to meet them. He is able to give us inner equilibrium to stand tall amid the trials and burdens of life. He is able to provide inner peace amid our outer storms.”
― MLK Jr.
January 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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The Supreme Court ruled corporations were allowed to donate unlimited amounts to politicians in 2010.

It only took them 6 years to take complete control of the government and 15 years to mark sure their voices are the only ones the masses ever hear again.
January 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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I’ll be talking like a cowboy for a while, ya’ll. That was a humdinger. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Centennial
Written to commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, James …
www.goodreads.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM