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In vast areas of the US, the sentiments expressed in this wonderful letter from a British man about why it's a privilege to pay tax to enable the National Health Service to run would see him probably certified as insane and labelled a "socialist".
March 6, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Trump announced plans to cut 65% of the EPA’s staff.
February 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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During the US governors ball, the US Army Choir surrounded the MAGA leadership and sang: "Do
You Hear The People Sing"

The oligarchs didn’t even realize they were being protested. #3E #USprotest #EndOligarchy
February 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
February 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I’d encourage anyone to review the National Science Foundation grants that are flagged by the new admin. So many are taking support away from youth science education programs. And good research that helps people. www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/2/cruz-...
Cruz-Led Investigation Uncovers $2 Billion in Woke DEI Grants at NSF, Releases Full Database
www.commerce.senate.gov
February 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
i’m tired of caring, but i’m gonna keep doing it until that changes.
February 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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PSA: They’re killing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau because it protects you from them.
February 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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+1 we are also experiencing the same confusion 🤷🏻
February 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
this is deeply disturbing
February 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Let’s be really clear what happened today:

Trump’s White House released a memo freezing “all federal financial assistance” — including SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid.

The fight over this is still ongoing, but let’s talk about why pushing back against these things matters 🧵
January 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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This project tracks government attempts to restrict or prohibit scientific research, education, or discussion, or the publication or use of scientific information. Read more about the tracker and related... Or contribute to the database.
#science

climate.law.columbia.edu/Silencing-Sc...
Silencing Science Tracker | Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
climate.law.columbia.edu
January 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
go Philly!
Workers at a Philly Whole Foods have just released the results of their union election—AND THEY WON!!!! 130-100, baby! 🦅

Philadelphia is now home to the first unionized Whole Foods Market in the U.S. One down, 500 more to go!
January 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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The Quakers are suing the trump administration to stop raids at religious sites

www.axios.com/2025/01/27/q...
Quakers challenge Trump order allowing immigration raids at religious sites
The Quakers said the policy violates their religious freedom, which requires them to welcome everyone.
www.axios.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM