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A French University is funding a Safe Place For Science program meant to recruit scientists who cannot continue their work in the US. www.univ-amu.fr/fr/public/a...

My province is actively recruiting US doctors and nurses to come move here to beautiful BC. 🇨🇦 Check it out: archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/new...

Some good news

Education Department cutting nearly half of workforce | CNN Politics The US Education Department said it is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce, according to senior agency officials, as President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating the agency altogether.

This isn’t about fixing bureaucracy in Washington. This is about defunding your local public school.

amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...

Grocery prices are soaring.

Housing costs are skyrocketing.

Retirement savings are plummeting.

But Donald Trump thought today would be a good day to play car salesman.

Why housing affordability keeps getting worse Rising prices and a shortage of affordable homes have driven many folks to rent.

Americans are suffering under the weight of sky-high housing prices.

Today, I’m re-introducing my bill with @warnock.senate.gov and @cleaver.house.gov to build 3 million new homes, bring down rents by 10%, and cut red tape that drives up costs.

Congress must act.

Musk spending now up to $10.2 million. Fight back: WisDems.org/donate

Venezuelan men allege mistreatment while in detention in Guantánamo Bay The men told NPR they were kept in the dark about why they were in Guantánamo Bay, and were denied access to an attorney or a phone call with loved ones.

The men told NPR they were kept in the dark about why they were in Guantánamo Bay, and were denied access to an attorney or a phone call with loved ones.

Go Rams!

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin Local Hero Video Series: Week 248 Feat. MaryBeth Hastings

MaryBeth Hastings has devoted her career to human rights, one of the many people in #MD08 who have seen their lives, livelihood and work upended by the attacks on USAID. Thanks MaryBeth for reminding us: foreign aid is critical for democratic solidarity.

Seems legit....

We don't want to be a nation of underachieving Americans.

Montgomery County leaders invite you to a virtual community meeting in solidarity with federal workers and residents on 2/25 starting at 7 p.m.

📰Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwnsy5nb

➡️Join the meeting on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

❓Submit a question: tinyurl.com/m693cxj

New:

DOGE's spending has been secret.

No longer.

My colleagues have uncovered it.

www.propublica.org/article/doge...

In Annapolis today to testify in favor of HB817 by Del. Julie Palakovich Carr. I testified on behalf of Rockville about the uneven playing field caused by algorithmic rent pricing.

A good cause & worth the drive up. Ran into Rockville Councilmember Izola Shaw testifying on “Good Cause” eviction.

Dunn’s Democracy Defenders Dunn’s Democracy Defenders is Harry’s commitment to building up the next generation of Democracy Defenders who will defeat MAGA...

My last post gave me this idea to create a new thread of organizations. Please post websites and or organization (pro democracy) that we can support/follow/donate to. (Don't spam this post, they will be deleted.)

I'll start with my own PAC (shameless plug lol)

democracydefenderspac.com

Also, she’s doing shit. I’ve seen her caring for folks affected by the wildfires, as an easy example.

Brazil Charges Bolsonaro With Attempting a Coup Brazil’s attorney general charged the former president Jair Bolsonaro with trying to overturn the 2022 elections.

Brazil shows that it can be done. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...

We have been careful to avoid using the word coup, but it’s time to call it what it is—this is a coup. Trump signed an executive order granting only the attorney general or the president the authority to interpret laws executed by the executive branch.

There are many who aren’t cowering. They know silence isn’t going to protect them, or their students. Enthusiastic compliance is the only thing Trump will reward and even that comes with personal risk. These folks should decide now where they want to make their stand, because it’s coming.

This is why you fight these cowards.

The moment you stand up to them, they crumble.

Homan has nothing. The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights.

He can threaten me with jail and call names all he wants. He’s got nothing else.

“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.” -FDR, 1941

Hey friends, just read this helpful article on Reddit.

afsa.org/virtual-go-bag

Contact Ranking Member

My office is hearing reports that the Trump administration’s purges include firing veterans who have served our country for years.

Our veterans deserve better.

If you've been impacted, call congress: (202) 224-3121

And share your story:

www.veterans.senate.gov/contact-rank...

This is the era of just redemption We feared at its inception We did not feel prepared to be the heirs of such a terrifying hour but within it we found the power to author a new chapter To offer hope and laughter to ourselves So while once we asked, how could we possibly prevail over catastrophe? Now we assert How could catastrophe possibly prevail over us? We will not march back to what was but move to what shall be A country that is bruised but whole, benevolent but bold, fierce and free

Goodnight friends. We leave you with this excerpt from Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb”. Full text here: thehill.com/homenews/new...

#Blackhistoryisamericanhistory

Atwood: “ In case someone said, ‘How did you make this up?’ As I’ve said about a million times, I didn’t make it up. This is the proof – everything in these boxes.”

She collected hundreds of headlines of horrors happening to women.

It’s not dystopian fantasy. It’s historical fiction.

The greatest business battle EVER to be fought will come when President Elon starts trying to implement AI for federal processes.

The battle will be fought over which company’s AI will be used by the feds.

This is a zero sum battle that will create more chaos than this country has ever seen

Muhsin Hendricks: World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.

When a light like this is extinguished, it darkens the universe. Rest in power, Muhsin.

How to regulate your NERVOUS SYSTEM Nature Grounding Cold Plunges Turn down the volume Make time for space Eat Healthy Fat Hug, cuddle, embrace Shake it off Good sleep #Unite #StrongerTogether

Nervous system resets for neurodivergent Fan Tim Progressive muscle relaxation Essential oil Chew on ice Tapping Spend time with pets Music & dance Hum, chant, sing Weighted blanket Deep breaths Walk or run

A Regulated Nervous System is a Form of RESISTANCE

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Judge says Trump administration is not in full compliance with order on spending The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.

The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.