Ruth Held
@rah-28070.bsky.social
Retired librarian, history and genealogy enthusiast, gardener, cat lover
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you can watch the press conference here: www.c-span.org/event/news-c...
Congressional Democrats on Trump Admin. Closing USAID HQ
Democratic members of Congress, including House Oversight and Judiciary ranking members Gerald Connolly (VA) and Jamie Raskin (MD), hold a news conference on the Trump administration closing the U.S. ...
www.c-span.org
February 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
you can watch the press conference here: www.c-span.org/event/news-c...
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remarkable bravery
HAPPENING NOW: members of Get Free are blocking traffic in front of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the main agency where the Trump Administration and its billionaire backers like Elon Musk have been spearheading efforts to implement MAGA’s Project 2025 agenda.
February 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
remarkable bravery
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Musk is calling USAID “evil” and saying it must die.
Trump is suddenly interested in cutting off funding to South Africa.
For those wondering why the sudden focus on this, might we suggest digging into the role USAID played in ending apartheid? —> adst.org/2021/06/amer...
Trump is suddenly interested in cutting off funding to South Africa.
For those wondering why the sudden focus on this, might we suggest digging into the role USAID played in ending apartheid? —> adst.org/2021/06/amer...
February 3, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Musk is calling USAID “evil” and saying it must die.
Trump is suddenly interested in cutting off funding to South Africa.
For those wondering why the sudden focus on this, might we suggest digging into the role USAID played in ending apartheid? —> adst.org/2021/06/amer...
Trump is suddenly interested in cutting off funding to South Africa.
For those wondering why the sudden focus on this, might we suggest digging into the role USAID played in ending apartheid? —> adst.org/2021/06/amer...
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NEW reporting from @juddlegum.bsky.social on Elon Musk's takeover of our federal government.
Musk’s OPM associates have gained "unprecedented access to federal human resources databases containing sensitive personal information for millions of federal employees."
www.muskwatch.com/p/musk-assoc...
Musk’s OPM associates have gained "unprecedented access to federal human resources databases containing sensitive personal information for millions of federal employees."
www.muskwatch.com/p/musk-assoc...
Musk associates given unfettered access to private data of government employees
The Musk-connected political hires include two recent high school graduates
www.muskwatch.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
NEW reporting from @juddlegum.bsky.social on Elon Musk's takeover of our federal government.
Musk’s OPM associates have gained "unprecedented access to federal human resources databases containing sensitive personal information for millions of federal employees."
www.muskwatch.com/p/musk-assoc...
Musk’s OPM associates have gained "unprecedented access to federal human resources databases containing sensitive personal information for millions of federal employees."
www.muskwatch.com/p/musk-assoc...
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NOW would be a great time to have a VERY PUBLIC and VERY LOUD response from Congressional Democrats on Elon Musk's unchecked takeover of our federal government...
February 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
NOW would be a great time to have a VERY PUBLIC and VERY LOUD response from Congressional Democrats on Elon Musk's unchecked takeover of our federal government...
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Hey everyone. It’s Feb 3rd, and the Democrats have been at home since Jan 24th because the house is out of session.
They should have come back, the place is on fire.
Get suing, messaging, demonstrating, speaking, everything and ANYTHING
They should have come back, the place is on fire.
Get suing, messaging, demonstrating, speaking, everything and ANYTHING
February 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Hey everyone. It’s Feb 3rd, and the Democrats have been at home since Jan 24th because the house is out of session.
They should have come back, the place is on fire.
Get suing, messaging, demonstrating, speaking, everything and ANYTHING
They should have come back, the place is on fire.
Get suing, messaging, demonstrating, speaking, everything and ANYTHING
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🇺🇸 I don’t want to scare you, but the Handmaids Tale starts with the freezing of the bank accounts of women and people would could stop what was happening.
🚨🚨Elon Musk has basically taken over the financial systems that can do that exact thing.
🚨🚨Elon Musk has basically taken over the financial systems that can do that exact thing.
February 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🇺🇸 I don’t want to scare you, but the Handmaids Tale starts with the freezing of the bank accounts of women and people would could stop what was happening.
🚨🚨Elon Musk has basically taken over the financial systems that can do that exact thing.
🚨🚨Elon Musk has basically taken over the financial systems that can do that exact thing.
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Pro tip: if your senator's/congressperson's DC office doesn't answer or their mailbox is full, call their regional offices.
Most senators have six regional offices. Just google your senator and you'll find it on their website.
Keep calling until you get a person or can leave a message.
Most senators have six regional offices. Just google your senator and you'll find it on their website.
Keep calling until you get a person or can leave a message.
February 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Pro tip: if your senator's/congressperson's DC office doesn't answer or their mailbox is full, call their regional offices.
Most senators have six regional offices. Just google your senator and you'll find it on their website.
Keep calling until you get a person or can leave a message.
Most senators have six regional offices. Just google your senator and you'll find it on their website.
Keep calling until you get a person or can leave a message.
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Democrats in Congress posting here that they are "Outraged" with Trump or Musk is not enough. You are a member of Congress- organize big spectacles that will get press- such as walking out of Congress all together to alert Americans Elon Musk has taken control of our government! But we need more!
February 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Democrats in Congress posting here that they are "Outraged" with Trump or Musk is not enough. You are a member of Congress- organize big spectacles that will get press- such as walking out of Congress all together to alert Americans Elon Musk has taken control of our government! But we need more!
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Irony is dead in this moment along with common sense. Trump who squawked “but her emails” incessantly, let Musk (unelected/not a govt employee) send his crew of kids in to review classified information & plug devices of unknown origin into the government computer system, compromising everything.
February 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Irony is dead in this moment along with common sense. Trump who squawked “but her emails” incessantly, let Musk (unelected/not a govt employee) send his crew of kids in to review classified information & plug devices of unknown origin into the government computer system, compromising everything.
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This guy should have no role in running our government. We didn’t elect him. He’s not a gov’t employee who is accountable. He hasn’t taken an oath to uphold the constitution or work on behalf of the American people. He’s in it for himself not for us.
February 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This guy should have no role in running our government. We didn’t elect him. He’s not a gov’t employee who is accountable. He hasn’t taken an oath to uphold the constitution or work on behalf of the American people. He’s in it for himself not for us.
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I end this dialogue with an appeal against Trump's tariffs and threats to invade/annex neighbors: "We don't have to learn this lesson the hard way. It's been tried before. It's in books. You can read them." thehub.ca/podcast/audi...
‘He’s a thief’: David Frum on Donald Trump’s predatory foreign policy
thehub.ca
February 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I end this dialogue with an appeal against Trump's tariffs and threats to invade/annex neighbors: "We don't have to learn this lesson the hard way. It's been tried before. It's in books. You can read them." thehub.ca/podcast/audi...
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🚨🇨🇦 Anyone wanting to watch the address LIVE, here’s the YT link for Global, who is carrying the feed at 8:30pm EST.
www.youtube.com/live/92rutFi...
www.youtube.com/live/92rutFi...
Trudeau addresses nation as Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Canada | LIVE
YouTube video by Global News
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
🚨🇨🇦 Anyone wanting to watch the address LIVE, here’s the YT link for Global, who is carrying the feed at 8:30pm EST.
www.youtube.com/live/92rutFi...
www.youtube.com/live/92rutFi...
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This is a word of warning to all of us. Left, right, or anything else.
Constantly reevaluating and learning.
Constantly reevaluating and learning.
February 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is a word of warning to all of us. Left, right, or anything else.
Constantly reevaluating and learning.
Constantly reevaluating and learning.
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Oh look. A President, a Governor, a Mayor - all at the crash site at the Chesapeake Bay with first responders. Not swimming. Showing empathy and leadership.
February 1, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Oh look. A President, a Governor, a Mayor - all at the crash site at the Chesapeake Bay with first responders. Not swimming. Showing empathy and leadership.
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🚨 PRESIDENT OF TRADE GROUP THAT INCLUDES CANADIAN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS OF HONDA AND TOYOTA SAYS AUTOMAKERS ON BOTH SIDES OF BORDER WILL QUICKLY SHUT DOWN ASSEMBLY LINES UNDER NEW TARIFFS — NYT
February 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
🚨 PRESIDENT OF TRADE GROUP THAT INCLUDES CANADIAN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS OF HONDA AND TOYOTA SAYS AUTOMAKERS ON BOTH SIDES OF BORDER WILL QUICKLY SHUT DOWN ASSEMBLY LINES UNDER NEW TARIFFS — NYT
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I think this is our future unless someone stops him. Musk’s plan for X has been for it to replace the entire banking system. His keen interest in seizing control of Treasury payments (and its tech) may forebode an intention to have such payments go through X www.theverge.com/2023/10/26/2...
February 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I think this is our future unless someone stops him. Musk’s plan for X has been for it to replace the entire banking system. His keen interest in seizing control of Treasury payments (and its tech) may forebode an intention to have such payments go through X www.theverge.com/2023/10/26/2...
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If you are looking for the guardrails on MAGA extremism, it does not reside in government institutions or norms. Nor will you find any courage in the boardrooms of large corporations as they bow and scrape before Trump.
That leaves only the courts.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/cour...
That leaves only the courts.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/cour...
Courts Are the Last Guardrail
From Marc | If democracy is to survive the next four years, the courts will need to perform each of these functions.
www.democracydocket.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
If you are looking for the guardrails on MAGA extremism, it does not reside in government institutions or norms. Nor will you find any courage in the boardrooms of large corporations as they bow and scrape before Trump.
That leaves only the courts.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/cour...
That leaves only the courts.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/cour...
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I’m going to put my rich guy hat on and say I hope that Mexico and Canada issue equal, retaliatory tariffs and stick to them for an extended period.
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
February 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I’m going to put my rich guy hat on and say I hope that Mexico and Canada issue equal, retaliatory tariffs and stick to them for an extended period.
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
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Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell has signed the pledge for Canada.
She joins thousands of leaders, artists, activists, Canadians who will resist the gangster in Washington.
Have you signed the pledge to stand up for our values?
True.North. Strong. Free.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
She joins thousands of leaders, artists, activists, Canadians who will resist the gangster in Washington.
Have you signed the pledge to stand up for our values?
True.North. Strong. Free.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
Sign the Pledge for Canada
This petition is intended as an invitation to Canadians to reflect on the current challenges Canada faces and what we can all do to respond to the risks and to contribute to building a more resilient ...
actionnetwork.org
February 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell has signed the pledge for Canada.
She joins thousands of leaders, artists, activists, Canadians who will resist the gangster in Washington.
Have you signed the pledge to stand up for our values?
True.North. Strong. Free.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
She joins thousands of leaders, artists, activists, Canadians who will resist the gangster in Washington.
Have you signed the pledge to stand up for our values?
True.North. Strong. Free.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
January 6 Was Nothing Compared to What We're Going Through Now
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January 6 Was Nothing Compared to What We're Going Through Now
But Make No Mistake, This Too is Our Government Being Torn Apart by a Mob of Thugs
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February 1, 2025 at 1:44 AM
January 6 Was Nothing Compared to What We're Going Through Now
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Our coalition has grown to 30,000 federal employees. Details regarding new guidance will be distributed. For those not in our coalition, here is a public message: hide any online content that is public, document everything you witness or experience, and keep daily notes at home with dates and times.
January 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Our coalition has grown to 30,000 federal employees. Details regarding new guidance will be distributed. For those not in our coalition, here is a public message: hide any online content that is public, document everything you witness or experience, and keep daily notes at home with dates and times.