TXDem-rosesblue
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"I will always be on the side of
those who have nothing and who
are not even allowed to enjoy the
nothing they have in peace."
-Federico García Lorca
those who have nothing and who
are not even allowed to enjoy the
nothing they have in peace."
-Federico García Lorca
texas literally has assigned armed state troopers to guard the ladies room.
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/12/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/12/t...
Enforcement of Texas’ bathroom bill draws challenges
In its first week, one group’s test of the new restrictions was met with ID checks at women’s restrooms at the Capitol while the Austin City Council moved to circumvent the law's intent.
www.texastribune.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
For the last several months, federal workers have been through hell. Things have only gotten worse during the shutdown.
When I left the Department of Labor, I shared some parting words with the civil servants who worked alongside me.
These words of gratitude feel especially relevant today.
When I left the Department of Labor, I shared some parting words with the civil servants who worked alongside me.
These words of gratitude feel especially relevant today.
October 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Reposted by TXDem-rosesblue
Trump Republicanism targets firefighters, first responders, miners, people who work in manufacturing:
"We’re really losing 40 years worth of work. Even if they restart them, we’re going to have lost so many people to follow up...”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
"We’re really losing 40 years worth of work. Even if they restart them, we’re going to have lost so many people to follow up...”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Trump’s safety research cuts heighten workplace risks, federal workers warn
Layoffs at US occupational safety and health agency leave people vulnerable to illness and injury, ex-workers caution
www.theguardian.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Trump Republicanism targets firefighters, first responders, miners, people who work in manufacturing:
"We’re really losing 40 years worth of work. Even if they restart them, we’re going to have lost so many people to follow up...”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
"We’re really losing 40 years worth of work. Even if they restart them, we’re going to have lost so many people to follow up...”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Trump hands Dept of Interior to Russia-linked oil exec:
"... given sweeping powers to overhaul the department that manages public lands
"...hasn’t divested his investments or filed an ethics commitment to break ties with companies that pose a conflict of interest"
apnews.com/article/hass...
"... given sweeping powers to overhaul the department that manages public lands
"...hasn’t divested his investments or filed an ethics commitment to break ties with companies that pose a conflict of interest"
apnews.com/article/hass...
Here's what a Texas oil executive from DOGE is doing inside the Interior Department
A Texas oil executive from Elon Musk’s government efficiency team has been tasked with overhauling the federal agency that manages vast tracts of public lands.
apnews.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Trump hands Dept of Interior to Russia-linked oil exec:
"... given sweeping powers to overhaul the department that manages public lands
"...hasn’t divested his investments or filed an ethics commitment to break ties with companies that pose a conflict of interest"
apnews.com/article/hass...
"... given sweeping powers to overhaul the department that manages public lands
"...hasn’t divested his investments or filed an ethics commitment to break ties with companies that pose a conflict of interest"
apnews.com/article/hass...
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Trump Republicanism at work in Idaho:
"One of Idaho’s most popular national forests plans to close ranger stations before reopening them on a limited schedule during the busy summer season. The cuts come after DOGE slashed jobs at the U.S. Forest Service..."
www.eastidahonews.com/2025/05/afte...
"One of Idaho’s most popular national forests plans to close ranger stations before reopening them on a limited schedule during the busy summer season. The cuts come after DOGE slashed jobs at the U.S. Forest Service..."
www.eastidahonews.com/2025/05/afte...
After DOGE staff cuts, Idaho’s renowned forest plans to cut summer office hours - East Idaho News
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) – One of Idaho’s most popular national forests plans to temporarily shutter two of its ranger stations before reopening them on a limited schedule during the busy summer season...
www.eastidahonews.com
May 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Trump Republicanism at work in Idaho:
"One of Idaho’s most popular national forests plans to close ranger stations before reopening them on a limited schedule during the busy summer season. The cuts come after DOGE slashed jobs at the U.S. Forest Service..."
www.eastidahonews.com/2025/05/afte...
"One of Idaho’s most popular national forests plans to close ranger stations before reopening them on a limited schedule during the busy summer season. The cuts come after DOGE slashed jobs at the U.S. Forest Service..."
www.eastidahonews.com/2025/05/afte...
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Trump's budget cuts:
-$4.5B from programs for students in high-poverty schools
-$49M from the Ed Dept's civil rights office
-$26B from state rental assistance
-$4B from low-income home energy assistance
-$20B+ from the CDC and NIH
All to give the rich another tax cut.
-$4.5B from programs for students in high-poverty schools
-$49M from the Ed Dept's civil rights office
-$26B from state rental assistance
-$4B from low-income home energy assistance
-$20B+ from the CDC and NIH
All to give the rich another tax cut.
May 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Trump's budget cuts:
-$4.5B from programs for students in high-poverty schools
-$49M from the Ed Dept's civil rights office
-$26B from state rental assistance
-$4B from low-income home energy assistance
-$20B+ from the CDC and NIH
All to give the rich another tax cut.
-$4.5B from programs for students in high-poverty schools
-$49M from the Ed Dept's civil rights office
-$26B from state rental assistance
-$4B from low-income home energy assistance
-$20B+ from the CDC and NIH
All to give the rich another tax cut.
From the FB page of Alexander Vindman:
May 7, 2025 at 1:35 AM
From the FB page of Alexander Vindman:
On April 18, the Old North Church—where two lanterns once sparked the American revolution—will ring its bells for democracy.
I hope houses of worship across the country will join them in this nationwide call to protect our freedom.
Learn how your congregation can take part.
I hope houses of worship across the country will join them in this nationwide call to protect our freedom.
Learn how your congregation can take part.
Join the Movement — Let Freedom Ring
www.letfreedomring.live
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
He gets dumber every day. Ugh.
April 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
He gets dumber every day. Ugh.