Toby (she/her)
@tobybudd-berry.bsky.social
Non-profit leader. Backyard potter. RRMS DX 4/2004. Gardner. Michigander. Yes, I know, your gramma has a dog named Toby.
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The Continuum of Care grant program is the backbone of efforts to combat homelessness across Michigan and throughout the country.
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
'LIVES WILL BE LOST' | Nessel joins lawsuit alleging discrimination, unlawful funding cuts from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Dana Nessel and 20 states sue HUD, alleging illegal cuts to homelessness funding that threaten to displace thousands amid winter's approach.
www.wzzm13.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
The Continuum of Care grant program is the backbone of efforts to combat homelessness across Michigan and throughout the country.
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
Word.
Walmart, McDonalds and Amazon are the largest employers of people who require SNAP assistance.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
November 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Word.
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Schiff: "One thing that got lost in the horrendous treatment of Alex Padilla today was what Kristi Noem said at that press conference in saying it was necessary to have these troops there to 'liberate the city from the socialists' ... the fact they would use the military that was is unconscionable."
June 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Schiff: "One thing that got lost in the horrendous treatment of Alex Padilla today was what Kristi Noem said at that press conference in saying it was necessary to have these troops there to 'liberate the city from the socialists' ... the fact they would use the military that was is unconscionable."
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
(From Adam Zygus)
(From Adam Zygus)
April 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
(From Adam Zygus)
(From Adam Zygus)
Every time I see this man I think he's a character on a SNL skit.
US markets rally as Treasury secretary says China trade war is ‘unsustainable’
https://www.ft.com/content/780cbf25-5f0a-48c3-a80e-cf97f7b71fd7
https://www.ft.com/content/780cbf25-5f0a-48c3-a80e-cf97f7b71fd7
US markets rally as Treasury secretary says China trade war is ‘unsustainable’
Scott Bessent tells investors he expects two countries to reach a deal that would end restrictions on flow of goods
www.ft.com
April 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Every time I see this man I think he's a character on a SNL skit.
Project 2025 in action. Tell me again how I worry too much because these things won't really happen. So let's say Congress finally gets their heads out and appropriates funds to this program - he doesn't fucking care about Congress, regulations, laws, the Constitution, none of it. Who stops him?
"If the White House has its way, the Head Start program won’t just have to worry about cuts to its funding, it will have to worry about the elimination of its funding..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
White House budget plan would reportedly scrap all funding for Head Start
If Team Trump has its way, Head Start won’t just have to worry about cuts to its funding, it will have to worry about the elimination of its funding.
www.msnbc.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Project 2025 in action. Tell me again how I worry too much because these things won't really happen. So let's say Congress finally gets their heads out and appropriates funds to this program - he doesn't fucking care about Congress, regulations, laws, the Constitution, none of it. Who stops him?
The notice we received as they sent our youth home: "In alignment with the... Executive Order 14222. “Implementing the President's [DOGE] Initiative,” AmeriCorps NCCC is working within new operational parameters that impact the program’s ability to sustain program operations. "
They’re cancelling AmeriCorps*NCCC. To say this program changed my life is an understatement. My two years of service at the Southeast region made me the person I am today - an engaged citizen, a public servant, a community leader.
April 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The notice we received as they sent our youth home: "In alignment with the... Executive Order 14222. “Implementing the President's [DOGE] Initiative,” AmeriCorps NCCC is working within new operational parameters that impact the program’s ability to sustain program operations. "
My husband: I wish I would have started taking a tally in January of the number of times you use the f word during the evening news. It has definitely increased.
Me: Fuck those guys.
Me: Fuck those guys.
April 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
My husband: I wish I would have started taking a tally in January of the number of times you use the f word during the evening news. It has definitely increased.
Me: Fuck those guys.
Me: Fuck those guys.
Bisque fire going now. First firing with ware after changing the elements. I’m a little worried that things were not dry enough and I’ll have some explosions. Fingers crossed everything comes out in one piece.
April 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Bisque fire going now. First firing with ware after changing the elements. I’m a little worried that things were not dry enough and I’ll have some explosions. Fingers crossed everything comes out in one piece.
Today marks 21 years of my MS diagnosis. I am so lucky to have very few symptoms and my relapses have been few. I continue to be grateful for my support system and those things I can do to find joy in this very dark time.
March 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today marks 21 years of my MS diagnosis. I am so lucky to have very few symptoms and my relapses have been few. I continue to be grateful for my support system and those things I can do to find joy in this very dark time.
March 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
March 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
I have to agree with Pete.
From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I have to agree with Pete.
I hope this is true @peters.senate.gov. The time to stand up is now.
March 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I hope this is true @peters.senate.gov. The time to stand up is now.
No one can get me screaming at my radio in my car like good ol Chuck Schumer. Time for him to go.
March 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
No one can get me screaming at my radio in my car like good ol Chuck Schumer. Time for him to go.
Done!
U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin is encouraging all U.S. citizens to join him this week in filing formal demands for access to their personal data obtained by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk.
jamieraskin.com/doge-privacy...
jamieraskin.com/doge-privacy...
DOGE Privacy Act Requests
U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin is encouraging all U.S. citizens to join him this week in filing formal demands for access to their personal data obtained by the Department of Government Efficiency (...
jamieraskin.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Done!
Calls have been made to @slotkin.senate.gov and @peters.senate.gov to demand a NO vote on the House CR. Stand up for the 99%.
March 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Calls have been made to @slotkin.senate.gov and @peters.senate.gov to demand a NO vote on the House CR. Stand up for the 99%.
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Trump's CFPB just dropped its lawsuits against:
-Capital One, for cheating depositors out of $2B+ in interest
-Rocket Homes, for providing kickbacks to agents and brokers
-Vanderbilt Mortgage, for trapping customers in risky loans
It's open season for corporate crooks.
-Capital One, for cheating depositors out of $2B+ in interest
-Rocket Homes, for providing kickbacks to agents and brokers
-Vanderbilt Mortgage, for trapping customers in risky loans
It's open season for corporate crooks.
February 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump's CFPB just dropped its lawsuits against:
-Capital One, for cheating depositors out of $2B+ in interest
-Rocket Homes, for providing kickbacks to agents and brokers
-Vanderbilt Mortgage, for trapping customers in risky loans
It's open season for corporate crooks.
-Capital One, for cheating depositors out of $2B+ in interest
-Rocket Homes, for providing kickbacks to agents and brokers
-Vanderbilt Mortgage, for trapping customers in risky loans
It's open season for corporate crooks.
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Trump and Vance are shamefully doing Putin’s bidding right from the Oval Office. It’s an absolute disgrace. I’m filled with rage as I watch this. I stand with all of you who believe deeply in the ideals of freedom and democracy. I’m disgusted by our president bending a knee to Putin.
Trump to Zelenskyy: "Don't tell us what we're gonna feel. You're in no position to dictate that. You're in no position to dictate what we're gonna feel. We're gonna feel very good and very strong. You're right now not in a very good position. You're gambling with World War 3."
February 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Trump and Vance are shamefully doing Putin’s bidding right from the Oval Office. It’s an absolute disgrace. I’m filled with rage as I watch this. I stand with all of you who believe deeply in the ideals of freedom and democracy. I’m disgusted by our president bending a knee to Putin.
"Do you think he is just trying to rile people up or do you think he really thinks he's going to do that?"
Scary part is, does anyone really know?
Scary part is, does anyone really know?
February 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"Do you think he is just trying to rile people up or do you think he really thinks he's going to do that?"
Scary part is, does anyone really know?
Scary part is, does anyone really know?
I apologize to the American people for the threat that my Multiple Sclerosis has caused to your way of life.
Fuck off.
Fuck off.
This commission statement refers to people with Autism, ADHD, asthma, auto-immune disease, and chronic illness as a “dire threat to the American people and our way of life”.
This is a manifesto against disability.
This is the language of eugenics.
This is a manifesto against disability.
This is the language of eugenics.
Establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
www.whitehouse.gov
February 21, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I apologize to the American people for the threat that my Multiple Sclerosis has caused to your way of life.
Fuck off.
Fuck off.
I'm putting together my first ever application to be a vendor at a local art beer and wine festival. The selection is juried and I'm pretty nervous about that. Any suggestions for seasoned artists on what I should include in my artist statement and photos of my work?
January 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I'm putting together my first ever application to be a vendor at a local art beer and wine festival. The selection is juried and I'm pretty nervous about that. Any suggestions for seasoned artists on what I should include in my artist statement and photos of my work?