Sarahhh
@skellerly.bsky.social
she/they
Neurospicy empath, arts nerd, and traveler who’s just happy to be here. ✌️
Neurospicy empath, arts nerd, and traveler who’s just happy to be here. ✌️
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Federal workers are being asked to report on colleagues who are involved in after-work groups for LGBTQ employees: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
LGBTQ federal workers brace for a McCarthyist purge
"They’re not asking people, ‘Are you gay? Are you lesbian?’ They’re asking, ‘Who is participating in DEI?'"
www.motherjones.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Federal workers are being asked to report on colleagues who are involved in after-work groups for LGBTQ employees: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
February 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
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“This administration has made it clear that empirically verifiable knowledge itself is a threat to their plans, so they are attacking those of us who create knowledge.”
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
Some Institutions Caved to Trump. Their Employees Are Fighting Back.
"Do not obey in advance" was the slogan going into the first Trump administration. Some universities and hospitals seem to be struggling with that advice.
newrepublic.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“This administration has made it clear that empirically verifiable knowledge itself is a threat to their plans, so they are attacking those of us who create knowledge.”
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
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Nearly one in 10 adults in the U.S. identifies as LGBTQ, according to a large analysis from Gallup released Thursday — almost triple the share since Gallup began counting in 2012, and up by two-thirds since 2020. nyti.ms/42ZZGIN
February 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Nearly one in 10 adults in the U.S. identifies as LGBTQ, according to a large analysis from Gallup released Thursday — almost triple the share since Gallup began counting in 2012, and up by two-thirds since 2020. nyti.ms/42ZZGIN
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Literally today someone said we needed to be reminded of the JA incarceration so "it never happens again" and I was beside myself.
IT IS HAPPENING.
if you're willing to listen to a Japanese person talk about it but not a Hmong or Honduran or Haitian person you're a
🎶fuckinnnnggg racist🎶
IT IS HAPPENING.
if you're willing to listen to a Japanese person talk about it but not a Hmong or Honduran or Haitian person you're a
🎶fuckinnnnggg racist🎶
February 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Literally today someone said we needed to be reminded of the JA incarceration so "it never happens again" and I was beside myself.
IT IS HAPPENING.
if you're willing to listen to a Japanese person talk about it but not a Hmong or Honduran or Haitian person you're a
🎶fuckinnnnggg racist🎶
IT IS HAPPENING.
if you're willing to listen to a Japanese person talk about it but not a Hmong or Honduran or Haitian person you're a
🎶fuckinnnnggg racist🎶
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Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany on Saturday accused Vice President JD Vance of unacceptably interfering in his country’s coming elections on behalf of a party that has played down the atrocities committed by the Nazis. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
February 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany on Saturday accused Vice President JD Vance of unacceptably interfering in his country’s coming elections on behalf of a party that has played down the atrocities committed by the Nazis. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
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We are nearing a precipice.
February 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
We are nearing a precipice.
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If Congress and the courts can't stop Trump from abusing his power, who can?
February 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If Congress and the courts can't stop Trump from abusing his power, who can?
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A federal judge ordered the CDC to temporarily restore the pages it has taken down from its website to comply with President Trump’s executive order barring any references to race, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Judge Orders CDC to Temporarily Restore Pages Removed After Trump Edict
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removed certain information on its website to comply with President Trump’s order barring references to race, gender identity or sexual orientation.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A federal judge ordered the CDC to temporarily restore the pages it has taken down from its website to comply with President Trump’s executive order barring any references to race, gender identity or sexual orientation.
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President Trump banning the Associated Press from an event over their usage of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America" may seem more absurd than alarming, but Trump's attacks on the free press are no joke.
AP statement on Oval Office access | The Associated Press
The Associated Press issued this statement on Tuesday from Executive Editor Julie Pace: As a global news organization, The Associated Press informs
www.ap.org
February 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
President Trump banning the Associated Press from an event over their usage of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America" may seem more absurd than alarming, but Trump's attacks on the free press are no joke.
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Not exaggerating when I say I would like a personal, handwritten apology from every pundit who barfed out a dozen "the left wants to change the way you talk!" op-eds based on non-mandatory guidelines in obscure PDFs.
2. A memo distributed by NSA leadership to its staff says that on February 10, all NSA websites and internal network pages that contain banned words will be deleted.
This is the list of 27 banned words distributed to NSA staff:
This is the list of 27 banned words distributed to NSA staff:
February 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Not exaggerating when I say I would like a personal, handwritten apology from every pundit who barfed out a dozen "the left wants to change the way you talk!" op-eds based on non-mandatory guidelines in obscure PDFs.
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Someone at the American Bar Association ate their Wheaties this morning.
February 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Someone at the American Bar Association ate their Wheaties this morning.
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Trump tariffs spark retaliation from Mexico, China and Canada
Trump tariffs spark retaliation from Mexico, China and Canada
Mexico and Canada vow levies and to ‘enhance relations’ with each other as China and Canada seek legal challenges
Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China have sparked retaliation from all three countries. Mexico and Canada have vowed…
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Trump tariffs spark retaliation from Mexico, China and Canada
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Lutheran Social Services is one of the largest employers in South Dakota, operating senior living facilities across the state. Republicans are shutting it down
Perhaps more concerning is Mike Flynn, known foreign asset, having access to this data?
Perhaps more concerning is Mike Flynn, known foreign asset, having access to this data?
February 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Lutheran Social Services is one of the largest employers in South Dakota, operating senior living facilities across the state. Republicans are shutting it down
Perhaps more concerning is Mike Flynn, known foreign asset, having access to this data?
Perhaps more concerning is Mike Flynn, known foreign asset, having access to this data?
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Here's the speech if you haven't heard it. 13 minutes of your time. Share it with your American friends and neighbours, because they won't see it otherwise. Circulate it in Mexico and Denmark, France and the UK, Panama and Germany, Poland and Estonia, and especially -- especially -- Ukraine.
Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
February 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Here's the speech if you haven't heard it. 13 minutes of your time. Share it with your American friends and neighbours, because they won't see it otherwise. Circulate it in Mexico and Denmark, France and the UK, Panama and Germany, Poland and Estonia, and especially -- especially -- Ukraine.
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The word for this is "coup."
Musk's new department, which just seized control over payments as broad as USAID, defense, and social security, is presently livetweeting screenshots as they gleefully stop payments related to DEI, accessibility, and immigration. The account claims $1B in payments have already been cut off.
February 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The word for this is "coup."
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the point is not that it's fast -- the point it that it's systematic.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/o...
February 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
the point is not that it's fast -- the point it that it's systematic.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/o...
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NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
NEWS: Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
www.finance.senate.gov
February 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
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Dear Canada and Mexico,
We’re so, so sorry.
— Sane America
We’re so, so sorry.
— Sane America
February 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Dear Canada and Mexico,
We’re so, so sorry.
— Sane America
We’re so, so sorry.
— Sane America
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So our new secretary of defense, a former weekend Fox News morning host, has decided the New York Times, NBC News, and NPR will be replaced at the Pentagon by the New York Post, One America News and Bretbart Radio
February 1, 2025 at 5:43 AM
So our new secretary of defense, a former weekend Fox News morning host, has decided the New York Times, NBC News, and NPR will be replaced at the Pentagon by the New York Post, One America News and Bretbart Radio
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Canadians booing the U.S. national anthem isn’t something I ever thought I’d see, but this is what happens when you let a psychopath criminal with isolationist and protectionist policies back into the White House.
February 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Canadians booing the U.S. national anthem isn’t something I ever thought I’d see, but this is what happens when you let a psychopath criminal with isolationist and protectionist policies back into the White House.
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The universe speaks in mysterious ways.
February 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The universe speaks in mysterious ways.
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This is such a massive violation of basic privacy rights, and every elected Democrat in Congress should be screaming about the illegality of it and demanding accountability. apnews.com/article/dona...
Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources
The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicar...
apnews.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
This is such a massive violation of basic privacy rights, and every elected Democrat in Congress should be screaming about the illegality of it and demanding accountability. apnews.com/article/dona...
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Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices for us, while driving down demand for U.S. exports in Canada and Mexico.
This why you don’t trust your country’s economic policies to someone who bankrupted 5 casinos.
This why you don’t trust your country’s economic policies to someone who bankrupted 5 casinos.
February 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices for us, while driving down demand for U.S. exports in Canada and Mexico.
This why you don’t trust your country’s economic policies to someone who bankrupted 5 casinos.
This why you don’t trust your country’s economic policies to someone who bankrupted 5 casinos.