maryaoak.bsky.social
@maryaoak.bsky.social
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The greatest political scandal today is not what Trump is doing. It is the fact that congressional Republicans have given up their role in the constitutional system as a check on the executive branch. If we are in a constitutional crisis, it is as much on Mike Johnson and John Thune as anyone else.
February 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Encyclopædia Britannica will continue to use ‘Gulf of Mexico’ for a few reasons:

-We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S.

-The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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always remember this was the moment that Little X became president
Little X also had a message for the president. In one video clip that’s gone viral, X Æ A-Xii appears to tell President Trump, “I want you to shush your mouth.” 2

From the mouths of babes, as prophesied, X spoke for all of us.

open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
An Iconic Oval Office Moment
Plus: The Trump DOJ's Thursday Night Massacre
open.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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His goal: hurt/kill Americans

He Orders Freeze On All Federal Grants & Loans
which will harm programs used by millions, including early childhood programs & food & rent assistance

Cut off cancer funding
Silenced the CDC, NIH & FDA
Pulled US out of WHO

www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...
Trump Orders Freeze On All Federal Grants And Loans
Democrats warned that Trump’s latest order could harm programs used by millions of Americans, including early childhood programs, and food and rent assistance.
www.huffpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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What a monstrous thing to do. He assured her it would matter. Then voted for Hegseth. Tillis is a coward.
January 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Bishop Budde is an inspiration. Here's is how you can donate to her discretionary fund: edow.org/give/
January 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
Bishop Urges Trump To 'Have Mercy' In Powerful Plea During Inauguration Prayer Service
Love this ❤️ And his reaction!
www.comicsands.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM