@sharon-ward.bsky.social
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WIRED wins the March Sidney Award (@sidneyhillman.bsky.social) for the coverage of DOGE’s assault on the federal government.
As Global Editorial Director @katie-drummond.bsky.social says: "We're going to cover this story, relentlessly, for as long as we need to."
As Global Editorial Director @katie-drummond.bsky.social says: "We're going to cover this story, relentlessly, for as long as we need to."
WIRED wins March Sidney for Agenda-Setting Coverage of DOGE
WIRED wins the March Sidney Award for coverage of the Department of Government Efficiency’s assault on the federal government. As soon as Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing Elon Musk t...
hillmanfoundation.org
March 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
WIRED wins the March Sidney Award (@sidneyhillman.bsky.social) for the coverage of DOGE’s assault on the federal government.
As Global Editorial Director @katie-drummond.bsky.social says: "We're going to cover this story, relentlessly, for as long as we need to."
As Global Editorial Director @katie-drummond.bsky.social says: "We're going to cover this story, relentlessly, for as long as we need to."
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“Just because the corruption plays out in public doesn’t mean it’s not corruption”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Trump turns White House lawn into car lot for megadonor Musk
It’s easy to get inured to the corruption, but hawking Teslas on the South Lawn was among the most obscene events in White House history.
www.msnbc.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“Just because the corruption plays out in public doesn’t mean it’s not corruption”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.
What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.
wrd.cm
March 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.
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"For all that talk — and Trump and Republicans’ claims they would support veterans — this administration has made its stance clear: veterans are not a priority, and their careers, livelihood, and health don’t matter." www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump Loves Our Military. He Just Hates Taking Care of Them
In his address to Congress, Donald Trump said people “love being in our military again” — as he continued his attacks on veterans’ jobs and benefits.
www.rollingstone.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"For all that talk — and Trump and Republicans’ claims they would support veterans — this administration has made its stance clear: veterans are not a priority, and their careers, livelihood, and health don’t matter." www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Republican senators told Elon Musk Wednesday that the billionaire needs congressional approval for controversial spending cuts or they risk being overturned in court
Elon Musk to Meet With Congressional Republicans on DOGE Cuts
Republican senators told Elon Musk Wednesday that the billionaire needs congressional approval for controversial spending cuts or they risk being overturned in court.
www.bloomberg.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Republican senators told Elon Musk Wednesday that the billionaire needs congressional approval for controversial spending cuts or they risk being overturned in court
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“Again, the mice used for clinical purposes did not undergo gender transition.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump Decried Millions Spent 'Making Mice Transgender.' It Was Cancer and Asthma Research
President Trump falsely claimed that Biden spent $8 million on 'making mice transgender,' but the real research was for human health.
www.rollingstone.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
“Again, the mice used for clinical purposes did not undergo gender transition.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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if you're watching the trump speech right now and hearing this false rant about social security, it's a good time to read/send this piece from @davidgilbert.bsky.social to people in your life:
No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits
Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There’s a much simpler explanation.
www.wired.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
if you're watching the trump speech right now and hearing this false rant about social security, it's a good time to read/send this piece from @davidgilbert.bsky.social to people in your life:
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Also, in case you unplugged this weekend (v fair), here's our latest on the measles outbreak in West Texas, which grew to at least 146 cases, with 20 hospitalized and one unvaccinated school-age child dead.
The outbreak continues to be mainly in unvaccinated children.
The outbreak continues to be mainly in unvaccinated children.
Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak
At least 146 measles cases have been identified in West Texas so far, including 20 hospitalizations and one death.
www.wired.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Also, in case you unplugged this weekend (v fair), here's our latest on the measles outbreak in West Texas, which grew to at least 146 cases, with 20 hospitalized and one unvaccinated school-age child dead.
The outbreak continues to be mainly in unvaccinated children.
The outbreak continues to be mainly in unvaccinated children.
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US taxpayer money should not be used to buy crypto so Trump can enrich himself, family, & friends. Yet again, America needs Republicans in Congress to step up, show some courage, and denounce this scheme. Instead, they will remain silent and propose another bill to honor Trump.
March 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
US taxpayer money should not be used to buy crypto so Trump can enrich himself, family, & friends. Yet again, America needs Republicans in Congress to step up, show some courage, and denounce this scheme. Instead, they will remain silent and propose another bill to honor Trump.
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As we continue to see the fallout from DOGE gutting USAID, it's worth revisiting this piece by @knibbs.bsky.social:
By effectively dismantling the agency, DOGE ended some of the most data-driven programs including ones that ensure that food aid is delivered in the least-wasteful way possible.
By effectively dismantling the agency, DOGE ended some of the most data-driven programs including ones that ensure that food aid is delivered in the least-wasteful way possible.
This USAID Program Made Food Aid More Efficient for Decades. DOGE Gutted It Anyways
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs, but its work has been stalled by the Trump administration.
www.wired.com
March 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
As we continue to see the fallout from DOGE gutting USAID, it's worth revisiting this piece by @knibbs.bsky.social:
By effectively dismantling the agency, DOGE ended some of the most data-driven programs including ones that ensure that food aid is delivered in the least-wasteful way possible.
By effectively dismantling the agency, DOGE ended some of the most data-driven programs including ones that ensure that food aid is delivered in the least-wasteful way possible.
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Zelenskyy's first sentence to Macron..."Well, we can't trust America to defend democracy anymore."
Macron, "You're right."
Macron, "You're right."
February 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Zelenskyy's first sentence to Macron..."Well, we can't trust America to defend democracy anymore."
Macron, "You're right."
Macron, "You're right."
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What we witnessed today may be Donald Trump – but it is not America.
This is not who we are.
This is not who we are.
March 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
What we witnessed today may be Donald Trump – but it is not America.
This is not who we are.
This is not who we are.
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If the market continues to trend down, and the Atlanta Fed turns out to be right, the midterms will be very interesting.
The battle between republican self preservation and MAGA will be intense
The battle between republican self preservation and MAGA will be intense
March 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
If the market continues to trend down, and the Atlanta Fed turns out to be right, the midterms will be very interesting.
The battle between republican self preservation and MAGA will be intense
The battle between republican self preservation and MAGA will be intense
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Dear #MAGA
when they cut your Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and SNAP, when they take away your overtime & unemployment benefits & cut your wages, when your food is no longer safe to eat, know that we liberals/Dems weren't fighting against you, we were fighting for you.
when they cut your Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and SNAP, when they take away your overtime & unemployment benefits & cut your wages, when your food is no longer safe to eat, know that we liberals/Dems weren't fighting against you, we were fighting for you.
February 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Dear #MAGA
when they cut your Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and SNAP, when they take away your overtime & unemployment benefits & cut your wages, when your food is no longer safe to eat, know that we liberals/Dems weren't fighting against you, we were fighting for you.
when they cut your Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and SNAP, when they take away your overtime & unemployment benefits & cut your wages, when your food is no longer safe to eat, know that we liberals/Dems weren't fighting against you, we were fighting for you.
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And in other news, the Trump administration is dropping US cyber defenses against Russia.
It’s almost as if Trump is colluding with Putin.
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social @clairelehmann.bsky.social @claireberlinski.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It’s almost as if Trump is colluding with Putin.
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social @clairelehmann.bsky.social @claireberlinski.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
And in other news, the Trump administration is dropping US cyber defenses against Russia.
It’s almost as if Trump is colluding with Putin.
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social @clairelehmann.bsky.social @claireberlinski.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It’s almost as if Trump is colluding with Putin.
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social @clairelehmann.bsky.social @claireberlinski.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The mistake is to think Zelensky could have salvaged this. Trump admin just doesn’t want to support Ukraine. Period. There was also never going to be a peace agreement. That’s been clear but everyone has been pretending otherwise. There can be no confusion now.
February 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The mistake is to think Zelensky could have salvaged this. Trump admin just doesn’t want to support Ukraine. Period. There was also never going to be a peace agreement. That’s been clear but everyone has been pretending otherwise. There can be no confusion now.
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It was very very clearly an ambush
Intentionally or unintentionally, the White House doing stuff like this is going to leave the impression that was an ambush, which might do even more damage to America's international reputation than what just unfolded.
A text from a White House advisor to me:
February 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It was very very clearly an ambush
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Any secretary or state with a shred of decency would immediately resign after this shameful and idiotic performance of their boss.
'Trump asked Zelensky to leave the White House...' www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Live updates: Trump cancels news conference with Zelensky after contentious Oval Office meeting
The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Any secretary or state with a shred of decency would immediately resign after this shameful and idiotic performance of their boss.
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President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Live updates: Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump in Washington, seeking backing for Ukraine's security against any future Russian aggression.
apnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
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Side note. There are eight members of the joint chiefs. the chair is black. the CNO (navy) is a woman. the other six are white guys. chair and the cno got fired tonight.
February 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Side note. There are eight members of the joint chiefs. the chair is black. the CNO (navy) is a woman. the other six are white guys. chair and the cno got fired tonight.
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"Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage." -- @govpritzker.illinois.gov
February 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage." -- @govpritzker.illinois.gov
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In 2022, russians killed the mayor of Motyzhyn village, Olha Sukhenko, her husband and son. Before being kidnapped, she was evacuating village residents, delivering food and medicine. Their bodies were found in a mass grave after the liberation of the Kyiv region.
russian occupation is not peace.
russian occupation is not peace.
February 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In 2022, russians killed the mayor of Motyzhyn village, Olha Sukhenko, her husband and son. Before being kidnapped, she was evacuating village residents, delivering food and medicine. Their bodies were found in a mass grave after the liberation of the Kyiv region.
russian occupation is not peace.
russian occupation is not peace.
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Not satisfied with just Washington, Elon Musk is looking to exert his influence in a state with a Supreme Court race.
Elon Musk looks beyond Washington toward Wisconsin
Not satisfied with massively remaking Washington, the tech mogul’s allies look to exert his influence in the states.
www.politico.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Not satisfied with just Washington, Elon Musk is looking to exert his influence in a state with a Supreme Court race.
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Last September, when the FAA proposed fining SpaceX $633,000 for alleged violations, Elon Musk threatened to sue the agency for “regulatory overreach.”
Now, as DOGE chief, he may control his regulators’ fate.
By @heathervogell.bsky.social
Now, as DOGE chief, he may control his regulators’ fate.
By @heathervogell.bsky.social
One Agency Tried to Regulate SpaceX. Now Its Fate Could Be in Elon Musk’s Hands.
The Trump ally and DOGE chief is expected to turn his budget-slashing sights on the FAA’s little-known commercial spaceflight office, which has proposed fines and grounded SpaceX after explosions and…
propub.li
February 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Last September, when the FAA proposed fining SpaceX $633,000 for alleged violations, Elon Musk threatened to sue the agency for “regulatory overreach.”
Now, as DOGE chief, he may control his regulators’ fate.
By @heathervogell.bsky.social
Now, as DOGE chief, he may control his regulators’ fate.
By @heathervogell.bsky.social