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This is getting fewer headlines than it should. After coming to power promising to help working people, the president is revealing his real priorities by actively making it easier for banks to rip people off.
The CFPB Has Been Gutted
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated the positions of 1,406 employees at the congressionally mandated agency.
www.wired.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This is getting fewer headlines than it should. After coming to power promising to help working people, the president is revealing his real priorities by actively making it easier for banks to rip people off.
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📢 The Internet Archive needs your help.
At a time when information is being rewritten or erased online, a $700 million lawsuit from major record labels threatens to destroy the Wayback Machine.
Tell the labels to drop the 78s lawsuit.
👉 Sign our open letter: www.change.org/p/defend-the...
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At a time when information is being rewritten or erased online, a $700 million lawsuit from major record labels threatens to destroy the Wayback Machine.
Tell the labels to drop the 78s lawsuit.
👉 Sign our open letter: www.change.org/p/defend-the...
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April 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
📢 The Internet Archive needs your help.
At a time when information is being rewritten or erased online, a $700 million lawsuit from major record labels threatens to destroy the Wayback Machine.
Tell the labels to drop the 78s lawsuit.
👉 Sign our open letter: www.change.org/p/defend-the...
🧵⬇️
At a time when information is being rewritten or erased online, a $700 million lawsuit from major record labels threatens to destroy the Wayback Machine.
Tell the labels to drop the 78s lawsuit.
👉 Sign our open letter: www.change.org/p/defend-the...
🧵⬇️
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In other words, more than ten years worth of projected tariff “revenue”. 🤡
April 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
In other words, more than ten years worth of projected tariff “revenue”. 🤡
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Good luck boys — you bought him, he broke you. Except Buffett who knew
April 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Good luck boys — you bought him, he broke you. Except Buffett who knew
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Moments like this should be shared as widely as the terrifying shit.
Not because they’re proof we have nothing to worry about. Because they indicate that he cannot in fact do whatever he wants, whenever he wants to. Recognize people who are doing their jobs rather than following his whims.
Not because they’re proof we have nothing to worry about. Because they indicate that he cannot in fact do whatever he wants, whenever he wants to. Recognize people who are doing their jobs rather than following his whims.
BREAKING: Judge blocks Columbia pro-Palestinian protest organizer Mahmoud Khalil's removal from US pending further action on habeas petition. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
March 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Moments like this should be shared as widely as the terrifying shit.
Not because they’re proof we have nothing to worry about. Because they indicate that he cannot in fact do whatever he wants, whenever he wants to. Recognize people who are doing their jobs rather than following his whims.
Not because they’re proof we have nothing to worry about. Because they indicate that he cannot in fact do whatever he wants, whenever he wants to. Recognize people who are doing their jobs rather than following his whims.
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To be clear: a tariff is a tax.
March 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
To be clear: a tariff is a tax.
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they’re already calling for eradication openly in friendly ABC news interviews
March 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
they’re already calling for eradication openly in friendly ABC news interviews
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tesla sales are full on collapsing in germany www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tesla’s Sales Plunge 76% in Germany Amid Musk’s Electioneering
Tesla Inc.’s registrations plummeted in Germany last month as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk irked voters taking part in the country’s closely contested federal election.
www.bloomberg.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
tesla sales are full on collapsing in germany www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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UPDATE: Another set of litigants has flagged Trump's remarks about Elon Musk in their lawsuit claiming Musk is wielding unconstitutional authority over the government. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
UPDATE: Another set of litigants has flagged Trump's remarks about Elon Musk in their lawsuit claiming Musk is wielding unconstitutional authority over the government. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Mayor Wu's opening statement to Congressional committee: "A land ruled by fear is not the land of the free"
www.dotnews.com/2025/mayor-w...
www.dotnews.com/2025/mayor-w...
March 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Mayor Wu's opening statement to Congressional committee: "A land ruled by fear is not the land of the free"
www.dotnews.com/2025/mayor-w...
www.dotnews.com/2025/mayor-w...
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This, plus a complete ban on federal contracts to Musk’s companies.
The things for Dems to ask for before any votes for appropriations:
1) compliance with past federal laws before any new appropriations law
2) Elon Musk out of government
3) only a 1-2 month funding bill to ensure Trump has to come back to Congress regularly and thus Congress can ensure compliance.
1) compliance with past federal laws before any new appropriations law
2) Elon Musk out of government
3) only a 1-2 month funding bill to ensure Trump has to come back to Congress regularly and thus Congress can ensure compliance.
Johnson needs Dem votes to keep the government open.
AND he wants those votes to legitimate Elon's lawless destruction.
This is the Democrats' best chance to educate the public about the coup in progress.
Zero votes for Elon's coup must be our demand.
Right?
punchbowl.news/archive/2282...
AND he wants those votes to legitimate Elon's lawless destruction.
This is the Democrats' best chance to educate the public about the coup in progress.
Zero votes for Elon's coup must be our demand.
Right?
punchbowl.news/archive/2282...
March 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This, plus a complete ban on federal contracts to Musk’s companies.
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To go along with our piece today, we published an extensive list of folks associated with DOGE. It builds off and adds to the strong work that Wired, WaPo, ProPublica and other pubs have been doing.
The public has a right to know who is dismantling the government.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The public has a right to know who is dismantling the government.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Who Is in DOGE? Tracking Its Staffers and Allies in the Federal Government
The Times identified 49 people within the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, a group formed by Elon Musk that in a short few weeks has radically upended federal agencies.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
To go along with our piece today, we published an extensive list of folks associated with DOGE. It builds off and adds to the strong work that Wired, WaPo, ProPublica and other pubs have been doing.
The public has a right to know who is dismantling the government.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The public has a right to know who is dismantling the government.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
More accurate, fewer words;
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
March 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
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I’m still thinking about the incredible disconnect between the city that I live in and the city that Andrew Cuomo thinks he’s running for mayor of
March 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I’m still thinking about the incredible disconnect between the city that I live in and the city that Andrew Cuomo thinks he’s running for mayor of
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Like Tim Walz said, “You don't win elections to bank political capital — you win elections to burn political capital and improve lives.”
March 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Like Tim Walz said, “You don't win elections to bank political capital — you win elections to burn political capital and improve lives.”
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No one else can do what @noaa.gov does.
That’s why we must fight back against efforts to dismantle or privatize it.
377 organizations and businesses are urging Congress to take action to protect #NOAA and the crucial services it provides. Will you join us? #OceanAlert
bit.ly/3QUKt4F
That’s why we must fight back against efforts to dismantle or privatize it.
377 organizations and businesses are urging Congress to take action to protect #NOAA and the crucial services it provides. Will you join us? #OceanAlert
bit.ly/3QUKt4F
SIGN ON: Letter to Protect NOAA
Dear Members of Congress,
The businesses, organizations, and institutions signed below strongly urge you to oppose actions by the Trump administration to dismantle, privatize, or significantly diminis...
bit.ly
February 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
No one else can do what @noaa.gov does.
That’s why we must fight back against efforts to dismantle or privatize it.
377 organizations and businesses are urging Congress to take action to protect #NOAA and the crucial services it provides. Will you join us? #OceanAlert
bit.ly/3QUKt4F
That’s why we must fight back against efforts to dismantle or privatize it.
377 organizations and businesses are urging Congress to take action to protect #NOAA and the crucial services it provides. Will you join us? #OceanAlert
bit.ly/3QUKt4F
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Today, the Trump administration fired ~1,800 federal civil servant employees of NOAA and the National Weather Service – 15% of its workforce.
This reckless action makes all Americans less safe and deals a crushing blow to one of the premier scientific organizations in the world.
Horribly shameful.
This reckless action makes all Americans less safe and deals a crushing blow to one of the premier scientific organizations in the world.
Horribly shameful.
Did you know that the National Weather Service is the most-loved part of our federal government? Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to cut it by 50%.
That needs to be the message from congressional Democrats right now.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
That needs to be the message from congressional Democrats right now.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
February 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Today, the Trump administration fired ~1,800 federal civil servant employees of NOAA and the National Weather Service – 15% of its workforce.
This reckless action makes all Americans less safe and deals a crushing blow to one of the premier scientific organizations in the world.
Horribly shameful.
This reckless action makes all Americans less safe and deals a crushing blow to one of the premier scientific organizations in the world.
Horribly shameful.
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In addition to nationwide protests in all 50 states across the U.S., our 50501 Washington DC Chapter is having a PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION March 4th! If you can’t make it in person to your local protest, consider joining this digital demonstration.
INFO: www.linktr.ee/50501DC
@polrev.bsky.social
INFO: www.linktr.ee/50501DC
@polrev.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In addition to nationwide protests in all 50 states across the U.S., our 50501 Washington DC Chapter is having a PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION March 4th! If you can’t make it in person to your local protest, consider joining this digital demonstration.
INFO: www.linktr.ee/50501DC
@polrev.bsky.social
INFO: www.linktr.ee/50501DC
@polrev.bsky.social
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Gov. Mills showed precisely the sort of integrity in the face of political pressure that the majority of the party currently lacks. More importantly, she did so extemporaneously and without hesitation from a purple state where this isn't a universally popular position.
www.maine.gov/governor/mil...
www.maine.gov/governor/mil...
February 22, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Gov. Mills showed precisely the sort of integrity in the face of political pressure that the majority of the party currently lacks. More importantly, she did so extemporaneously and without hesitation from a purple state where this isn't a universally popular position.
www.maine.gov/governor/mil...
www.maine.gov/governor/mil...
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Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do…
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
Gulf Map Generator - MapQuest
Explore and customize your own Gulf region map with our interactive map tool.
gulfof.mapquest.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do…
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
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Access to abortion information is being suppressed online, so we’re collecting stories of digital censorship to hold platforms accountable.
#StopCensoringAbortion
#StopCensoringAbortion
February 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Access to abortion information is being suppressed online, so we’re collecting stories of digital censorship to hold platforms accountable.
#StopCensoringAbortion
#StopCensoringAbortion
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Another extraordinary exchange just now about "animus" in the court hearing on trasngender members of the military:
February 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Another extraordinary exchange just now about "animus" in the court hearing on trasngender members of the military: