Phos
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Lots of US companies have done lots of dreadful things to Americans. But the symbolism of paying to destroy the White House is hard to top.
This is who is paying for the destruction of the White House East Wing, per @wsj.com
Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
Google
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
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Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Lots of US companies have done lots of dreadful things to Americans. But the symbolism of paying to destroy the White House is hard to top.
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Education is the enemy of fascism.
September 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Education is the enemy of fascism.
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Demartravion "Trey" Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student, was found hanging from a tree on campus yesterday in Mississippi.
There must be a full and thorough investigation into his death.
There must be a full and thorough investigation into his death.
September 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Demartravion "Trey" Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student, was found hanging from a tree on campus yesterday in Mississippi.
There must be a full and thorough investigation into his death.
There must be a full and thorough investigation into his death.
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this white on white violence has to stop!
when will the leaders of the white community come out and condemn this violence?
when will the leaders of the white community come out and condemn this violence?
September 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
this white on white violence has to stop!
when will the leaders of the white community come out and condemn this violence?
when will the leaders of the white community come out and condemn this violence?
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Today in Boston.
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
June 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Today in Boston.
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
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The US is trying to ban masks, mRNA vaccines, dismantle healthcare and social supports and arranging to keep lists of people with autism (and possibly other disabilities).
This is not how you tackle the chronic illness epidemic. This is how you begin a nationwide eugenics program.
This is not how you tackle the chronic illness epidemic. This is how you begin a nationwide eugenics program.
April 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The US is trying to ban masks, mRNA vaccines, dismantle healthcare and social supports and arranging to keep lists of people with autism (and possibly other disabilities).
This is not how you tackle the chronic illness epidemic. This is how you begin a nationwide eugenics program.
This is not how you tackle the chronic illness epidemic. This is how you begin a nationwide eugenics program.
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We vote in a tiny electoral district on Cape Breton Island, in a community hall beside the ocean. Here we are, nevertheless, protecting our democracy today. #canada #atlanticcanada #capebreton
April 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We vote in a tiny electoral district on Cape Breton Island, in a community hall beside the ocean. Here we are, nevertheless, protecting our democracy today. #canada #atlanticcanada #capebreton
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This guy is great at this, and thank god.
Van Hollen: I should also just say, I mentioned the fake margarita, they actually wanted to have the meeting by the side of the pool in the hotel. They want to create this appearance that life was just lovely for Kilmar. Which of course is a big, fat lie.
April 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This guy is great at this, and thank god.
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I scanned dozens of newspapers from around the U.S. & world. On average, international newspapers cover the widespread protests against Trump/Musk and for democracy much more prominently on their covers than those in the U.S.
This isn’t due to deadlines, protests were daytime in the U.S. #handsoff
This isn’t due to deadlines, protests were daytime in the U.S. #handsoff
April 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I scanned dozens of newspapers from around the U.S. & world. On average, international newspapers cover the widespread protests against Trump/Musk and for democracy much more prominently on their covers than those in the U.S.
This isn’t due to deadlines, protests were daytime in the U.S. #handsoff
This isn’t due to deadlines, protests were daytime in the U.S. #handsoff
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The National Park Service quietly edited its website about the Underground Railroad to remove key references and quotes from Harriet Tubman and soften its language about slavery
Trump’s National Park Service is quietly whitewashing Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
The National Park Service edited its website to replace key facts about Harriet Tubman and slavery with phrases like “Black/White cooperation.”
www.whatimreading.net
April 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The National Park Service quietly edited its website about the Underground Railroad to remove key references and quotes from Harriet Tubman and soften its language about slavery
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GOOD. May they never recover.
April 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
GOOD. May they never recover.
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A shining light in all this chaos
March 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A shining light in all this chaos
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If Hamas had killed 7 Israelis inside of Israel this week, it would be one of the biggest stories in the world, & all over the US media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
March 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
If Hamas had killed 7 Israelis inside of Israel this week, it would be one of the biggest stories in the world, & all over the US media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
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I keep thinking of this over and over.
No words are enough.
Abed just loves football, adores Pep and Jose and wants to just write about the Prem, he has so many dreams, and yet this genocidal horror is his reality.
As it is for everyone in Occupied Palestine.
Zionism cannot be allowed to exist.
No words are enough.
Abed just loves football, adores Pep and Jose and wants to just write about the Prem, he has so many dreams, and yet this genocidal horror is his reality.
As it is for everyone in Occupied Palestine.
Zionism cannot be allowed to exist.
March 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I keep thinking of this over and over.
No words are enough.
Abed just loves football, adores Pep and Jose and wants to just write about the Prem, he has so many dreams, and yet this genocidal horror is his reality.
As it is for everyone in Occupied Palestine.
Zionism cannot be allowed to exist.
No words are enough.
Abed just loves football, adores Pep and Jose and wants to just write about the Prem, he has so many dreams, and yet this genocidal horror is his reality.
As it is for everyone in Occupied Palestine.
Zionism cannot be allowed to exist.
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screenshot this before the editors force them to change the headline
March 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
screenshot this before the editors force them to change the headline
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If you are a white American now is the time to use this privilege to protest the detention and disappearing of non citizens and ppl of color. Many ppl are afraid and nervous. Even signing an open letter could be risky. Stand up for your permanent resident and visa holding friends.
March 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
If you are a white American now is the time to use this privilege to protest the detention and disappearing of non citizens and ppl of color. Many ppl are afraid and nervous. Even signing an open letter could be risky. Stand up for your permanent resident and visa holding friends.
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An ephemeral moment in Scotland’s ancient Caledonian forest.
#scotspine #highlands #naturephotography #landscapephotography
#scotspine #highlands #naturephotography #landscapephotography
February 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
An ephemeral moment in Scotland’s ancient Caledonian forest.
#scotspine #highlands #naturephotography #landscapephotography
#scotspine #highlands #naturephotography #landscapephotography
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Anti-DOGE rally getting underway now outside the U.S. Department of Labor, where DOGE was reportedly scheduled to have a meeting today.
Big turnout from AFGE, one of the federal unions in Trump’s crosshairs.
Big turnout from AFGE, one of the federal unions in Trump’s crosshairs.
February 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Anti-DOGE rally getting underway now outside the U.S. Department of Labor, where DOGE was reportedly scheduled to have a meeting today.
Big turnout from AFGE, one of the federal unions in Trump’s crosshairs.
Big turnout from AFGE, one of the federal unions in Trump’s crosshairs.
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Federal employees have received a copy of the deferred resignation agreement.
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
![Deferred Resignation Agreement
This agreement is between [AGENCY] and the Employee identified below.
WHEREAS, on or about January 28, 2025, OPM circulated a memorandum to all [AGENCY] employees (Fork in the Road Memo) offering them a voluntary deferred resignation option. The offer allows those employees who accept the offer by February 6, 2025 to retain all pay and benefits and exempts them from all applicable in-person work requirements until September 30, 2025, or earlier if they choose to accelerate the resignation date for any reason (Deferred Resignation Program); and
WHEREAS, [AGENCY] has received Employee’s voluntary request to be included in the Deferred Resignation Program; and
WHEREAS, [AGENCY] accepts Employee’s request to be included in the Deferred Resignation Program; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to express the terms and conditions of the agreement between the parties concerning Employee’s participation in the Deferred Resignation Program.
WHEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Employee is accepted into the Deferred Resignation Program.
Employee agrees to continue working through February 28, 2025, in an effort to ensure a smooth transition of Employee’s duties, responsibilities and work assignments to other staff. Employee is exempt from all in-person work requirements. Employee agrees to turn in all [AGENCY] equipment and property on or before February 28, 2025, as directed by Employee’s supervisor.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ejihld4sywvvqwe67cdkn4jq/bafkreigyjx7ee7ylajigg7e7judfiwf74nnnyz44plwn6ly5yoqolg63na@jpeg)
![By signing this agreement, the parties acknowledge that they have entered the agreement knowingly, voluntarily, and free from improper influence, coercion, or duress. Employee understands that this agreement cannot be rescinded, except in the sole discretion of the [AGENCY HEAD], which shall not be subject to review at the Merit Systems Protection Board or otherwise.
Employee acknowledges that [AGENCY], in conjunction with all other federal departments, agencies and units, will immediately rely on the terms of this agreement in consolidating and reassigning roles and otherwise taking steps to reform the agency workforce. Consequently, Employee understands that this agreement is final and Employee’s decision to resign effective September 30, 2025, unless Employee resigns or retires earlier as set forth above, is final. [AGENCY] shall comply with all terms of this agreement even if Employee’s position is eliminated or reassigned prior to September 30, 2025. Employee shall not be subject to furlough, termination, reduction –in force or layoff as a result of an OPM or federal government reorganization or reduction –in force. Employee agrees to cooperate with steps taken by [AGENCY] (such as reassignment to a different component) to exempt Employee from any reduction in force.
If there is a lapse in appropriations during the term of this agreement that requires Employee to be placed on furlough status, Employee shall be placed on furlough status during the lapse. Once the lapse is over, Employee shall be taken off furlough and shall receive back pay under the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ejihld4sywvvqwe67cdkn4jq/bafkreib2hqyhxv6qqfgjjq764ye5qhmcwbevyjnyr2e3bldjaycpediyce@jpeg)
February 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Federal employees have received a copy of the deferred resignation agreement.
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
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New social media app, new introduction post! I’m an illustrator who especially loves working on book covers, endpapers, anything + everything under one big bookish umbrella. It’s very nice to meet y’all 🐁⚔️
October 20, 2024 at 12:37 PM
New social media app, new introduction post! I’m an illustrator who especially loves working on book covers, endpapers, anything + everything under one big bookish umbrella. It’s very nice to meet y’all 🐁⚔️