Lesa Pinker

So clever! ❤️

I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.

18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.

We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org

Today’s ‘economic blackout’ began from an unlikely source. But it’s tapped into Americans’ anger | CNN Business In early February, John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of major chains on the last day of the month.

www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/b...

Insurance company denied payment for life-saving air ambulance, claiming unconscious patient failed to get preapproval No heartbeat. No breathing. No pulse. But Amanda Boley’s insurance company said she still should have obtained preapproval.

One of the countless examples of insurance companies being absolute garbage. I bet every person with health insurance can share some version of insurance companies refusing to pay for something that they should have. I know I can. #DenyDefendDepose
#justiceforluigi

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Does it make a difference? Yes! In the short term you feel like you’re doing something, and in the longer term, the groundswell of support and media coverage for this helps mobilize folks for even bigger actions. #EcononmicBoycott

Video snippet courtesy of Belfast legend David Holmes on Instagram...

The cover of a book, bright red, by Omar El Akkad. The title reads: One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.

❤️Lolly wishes you a very happy Valentine’s Day❤️

I love how the stripes just end on her legs and then it looks like she has on a pair of white and tan socks❤️

Tyler Hamilton on Substack “Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.” Albert Camus

“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.”

Albert Camus

Moo Deng who?! This little elephant should be the next internet sensation❤️

I live in an urban part of a blue state, so fortunately we’re spared the bulk of that. I feel for you. Looks like you’re finding some community here on Bluesky though 😀

Trump was both cheered and booed at 2025 Super Bowl Trump supporters argued he was cheered. Detractors claimed he was booed. Both were correct.

In a country as divided as the US is, there was both cheering and booing. Admittedly, i like the booing part. 🤣 www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...

YouTube video by RustyShackleford Boo-urns!

tRump at the Superbowl youtu.be/2Kpb8eu1pEY?...

Murder. That’s precisely what this is. Article link apnews.com/article/wisc... 〰️AdminJenn 😡

This sweet baby is a balm to my soul right now. ❤️❤️❤️

It’s past time for Treasury to come clean on Musk’s takeover. People's Social Security, Medicare, and their most sensitive personal data is at risk. I'm not going to stop until I get answers.

Probably best to describe the second Trump administration as the Musk Regency.

Senator Wyden, thank you for standing up to what is clearly a dismantling of our government! As an Oregonian I always been proud to have you representing our state, and this is just one more reason why!

Oh no! Glad you can get her fixed.

A memo listing all of the clubs eliminated by USMA.

The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.

5 Calls Newsletter The 5 Calls Newsletter breaks down what your representatives are voting on and what you can do to influence them. From your friends at 5 Calls

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter!

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Elon staffers are using private emails, violating federal law.

This is who Musk is allowing to have access to our highly sensitive data.

The 5 calls app is so easy to use. They give you the background info on the issues and a script you can follow along with the numbers to call.

I was just outside the Treasury Department where Elon Musk has launched a full scale authoritarian takeover. My message to Musk is simple: get your hands off our money and get the hell out.

Grafitti

#StreetArt
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Love those little cuties!