Thorny Switch
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All things Georgia, except Tech. 🐾🐾
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Today, Speaker Mike Johnson casually lent support to the false claim that fluoride in drinking water may be harming children -- parroting the same anti-science BS as RFK Jr. that could actually hurt children, esp those living in poverty. www.huffpost.com/entry/flouri...
Republicans Are Lending Support To 1 Of RFK Jr.'s False Claims
“There's a concern that it may be having a negative effect on the health of children,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, parroting RFK's false claims.
www.huffpost.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Today, Speaker Mike Johnson casually lent support to the false claim that fluoride in drinking water may be harming children -- parroting the same anti-science BS as RFK Jr. that could actually hurt children, esp those living in poverty. www.huffpost.com/entry/flouri...
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House Speaker Johnson is eyeing big cuts to Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of the people in his district in Louisiana rely on it
Nearly 40% of the people in his district in Louisiana rely on it
House Speaker Johnson is eyeing big cuts to Medicaid. In his Louisiana district, it's a lifeline.
Nearly 40% of the people in House Speaker Mike Johnson's district in Louisiana rely on Medicaid.
www.cbsnews.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
House Speaker Johnson is eyeing big cuts to Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of the people in his district in Louisiana rely on it
Nearly 40% of the people in his district in Louisiana rely on it
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The National Park Service has restored the changes to its website about the Underground Railroad following public outcry www.nps.gov/subjects/und...
The National Park Service quietly edited its website about the Underground Railroad to remove key references and quotes from Harriet Tubman and soften its language about slavery
Trump’s National Park Service is quietly whitewashing Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
The National Park Service edited its website to replace key facts about Harriet Tubman and slavery with phrases like “Black/White cooperation.”
www.whatimreading.net
April 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The National Park Service has restored the changes to its website about the Underground Railroad following public outcry www.nps.gov/subjects/und...
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Why I decided to go on 60 Minutes. open.substack.com/pub/newsguy/...
Why I decided to go on 60 Minutes
A compulsion to speak out on behalf of all our 1,350 colleagues of the Voice of America who have all been silenced
open.substack.com
March 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Why I decided to go on 60 Minutes. open.substack.com/pub/newsguy/...
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences.
Kennedy Center lays off Social Impact employees
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences.
www.npr.org
March 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences.
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Yesterday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a Cabinet meeting: "We are going to eliminate FEMA."
FEMA’s work is a vital resource for Americans recovering from wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and more—it should be strengthened, not gutted.
FEMA’s work is a vital resource for Americans recovering from wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and more—it should be strengthened, not gutted.
March 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Yesterday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a Cabinet meeting: "We are going to eliminate FEMA."
FEMA’s work is a vital resource for Americans recovering from wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and more—it should be strengthened, not gutted.
FEMA’s work is a vital resource for Americans recovering from wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and more—it should be strengthened, not gutted.
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Trump just revoked security clearances for...
Antony Blinken
Jacob Sullivan
Lisa Monaco
Mark Zaid
Norm Eisen
Letitia James
Alvin Bragg
Andrew Weissmann
Hillary Clinton
Liz Cheney
Kamala Harris
Adam Kinzinger
Fiona Hill
Alexander Vindman
Joe Biden + any member of his family
Antony Blinken
Jacob Sullivan
Lisa Monaco
Mark Zaid
Norm Eisen
Letitia James
Alvin Bragg
Andrew Weissmann
Hillary Clinton
Liz Cheney
Kamala Harris
Adam Kinzinger
Fiona Hill
Alexander Vindman
Joe Biden + any member of his family
March 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Trump just revoked security clearances for...
Antony Blinken
Jacob Sullivan
Lisa Monaco
Mark Zaid
Norm Eisen
Letitia James
Alvin Bragg
Andrew Weissmann
Hillary Clinton
Liz Cheney
Kamala Harris
Adam Kinzinger
Fiona Hill
Alexander Vindman
Joe Biden + any member of his family
Antony Blinken
Jacob Sullivan
Lisa Monaco
Mark Zaid
Norm Eisen
Letitia James
Alvin Bragg
Andrew Weissmann
Hillary Clinton
Liz Cheney
Kamala Harris
Adam Kinzinger
Fiona Hill
Alexander Vindman
Joe Biden + any member of his family
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The Trump administration has announced a flurry of changes at the agency that oversees Social Security. Advocates warn these moves could lead to people having a harder time getting help with benefits.
The Social Security Administration's many proposed changes are worrying advocates
The Trump administration has announced a flurry of changes at the agency that oversees Social Security. Advocates warn these moves could lead to people having a harder time getting help with benefits.
www.npr.org
March 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Trump administration has announced a flurry of changes at the agency that oversees Social Security. Advocates warn these moves could lead to people having a harder time getting help with benefits.
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The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities.
'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts
The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities.
www.npr.org
March 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza.
March 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza.
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Disagree about Bernie.
He's ruined politics for Dems. He's ruined a generation with what it takes to get things done in politics. Unrealistic expectations. Meltdowns. Attacking Dems instead of working together. Accepting racism & misogyny.
He's not helpful and he's extremely self-serving.
He's ruined politics for Dems. He's ruined a generation with what it takes to get things done in politics. Unrealistic expectations. Meltdowns. Attacking Dems instead of working together. Accepting racism & misogyny.
He's not helpful and he's extremely self-serving.
agree... Biden would be POTUS right now but for the backstabbing "he's to old" morons. Morons because they got played by the GOP media . However let Berie have his rallies it's better than nothing.The media wont cover thm.
March 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Disagree about Bernie.
He's ruined politics for Dems. He's ruined a generation with what it takes to get things done in politics. Unrealistic expectations. Meltdowns. Attacking Dems instead of working together. Accepting racism & misogyny.
He's not helpful and he's extremely self-serving.
He's ruined politics for Dems. He's ruined a generation with what it takes to get things done in politics. Unrealistic expectations. Meltdowns. Attacking Dems instead of working together. Accepting racism & misogyny.
He's not helpful and he's extremely self-serving.
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This is Snoopy. He knows what he wants and isn't afraid to ask for it. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday
March 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This is Snoopy. He knows what he wants and isn't afraid to ask for it. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday
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Draymond hopes Steph's first tech of the season tonight wasn't his last 😅
March 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Draymond hopes Steph's first tech of the season tonight wasn't his last 😅
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DRAYMOND GREEN FOR THREE ☔️
March 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
DRAYMOND GREEN FOR THREE ☔️
Barners lost!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
March 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Barners lost!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
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How dictatorship to remove dissenters from the SOTU.
Funny Boebert and MTG could heckle Biden- but absolutely no one can heckle Trump.
Funny Boebert and MTG could heckle Biden- but absolutely no one can heckle Trump.
March 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
How dictatorship to remove dissenters from the SOTU.
Funny Boebert and MTG could heckle Biden- but absolutely no one can heckle Trump.
Funny Boebert and MTG could heckle Biden- but absolutely no one can heckle Trump.
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What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
March 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
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Earthquake here in LA just got my attention
March 3, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Earthquake here in LA just got my attention
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.
UK prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges US cooperation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.
www.npr.org
March 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.
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White people voted to hurt people who weren't like them, whether it was race, sexual orientation, immigrant status. They voted for the cruelty that they KNEW Trump rules with. So fuck them. And fuck you and your kumbaya 'they were lied to' bullshit
This is also why I’m not a fan of the FAFO line of post-election shitposting. How many people actually thought they were voting to, like, ban trees in cities and to pull the US out of the World Health Organization?
Maybe they were naive. They were also lied to by a lot of powerful people.
Maybe they were naive. They were also lied to by a lot of powerful people.
"tree equity" is the kind of thing that columnists like to make fun of when why it works is actually instantly apparent to anyone who's ever walked down a street in the summer apnews.com/article/tree...
March 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
White people voted to hurt people who weren't like them, whether it was race, sexual orientation, immigrant status. They voted for the cruelty that they KNEW Trump rules with. So fuck them. And fuck you and your kumbaya 'they were lied to' bullshit