Tom Joad

Trump’s executive orders targeting D.E.I. initiatives and the recognition of trans/non-binary people are now threatening the core mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 🙄
#Trump #DEI #LGBTQ #EEOC #Equality

Opinion | I Lost Everything In the L.A. Fires. Why Is It Hard to Accept Help? Losing my home in the L.A. fires has forced me to learn to accept help from others.

From @nytopinion.nytimes.com

"I will undoubtedly learn countless lessons from this disaster, many of them bitter and unwanted," writes Meghan Daum, who lost her home in the Los Angeles fires. "But the greatest so far has been the realization that help plays by the same rules as love."

Here's how a freeze on federal grants and loans could impact Chicago and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the Medicaid system was down on Tuesday in Illinois and other states across the country.

Day 12 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅
Trump's admin lied about freezing federal funding, claiming no impact on services like Medicaid. Illinois Governor Pritzker called it out: Medicaid systems were down. 🤥
#TrumpLies #Medicaid #FederalFunding #Pritzker #LiesExposed

Trump Administration Targets Black Pilots, Weaponizing Lies About Diversity NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a stunning display of bigotry disguised as governance, Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum ordering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to eliminate hiring policies designe...

Day 11 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅
Trump’s latest attack targets Black pilots: He signed a memo claiming DEI policies in aviation jeopardize safety—despite no evidence. This is about stoking division, not facts. ✈️
#TrumpLies #DEI #Aviation #Racism #Diversity

Reality check: This is pure fiction. California’s water issues are far more complex than turning on a tap—and military involvement? Never occurred. 😅

On Truth Social, Trump boasted:
“The United States Military just entered the Great State of California and, under Emergency Powers, TURNED ON THE WATER flowing abundantly from the Pacific Northwest...”

Day 10 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

Today’s Trump tall tale: He claims he sent the U.S. military to “turn on the water” in California, which, of course, never happened.

#TrumpLies #FactCheck #CaliforniaWater #DailyLies

From Panama to Greenland, Trump’s foreign confrontations reveal a bold, expansionist vision that’s reshaping America’s role on the global stage. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian dives deep into the strategic impulses behind these clashes in our latest Q&A. 🌎 #GlobalPolitics #Trump #Expansionism

What's next for EVs as Trump aims to eliminate Biden-era incentives? The order, along with other steps expected in a second Trump administration, could slow U.S. efforts to address climate change, much of which is caused by burning gasoline and diesel fuel that emit ca...

🚨 Day 9 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

Trump signed an executive order claiming to eliminate the “electric vehicle mandate” imposed by Biden. No such mandate exists. Biden’s EPA set emissions standards, not a mandate. Trump continues to distort facts. #TrumpLies #FactCheck

The trade war between China and the U.S. that began during Trump’s first term is still ongoing. How will this economic tension evolve moving forward? #TradeWar #ChinaUSRelations #TrumpEra #Economy

Here is the email terminating Mark Greenblatt, who was the Interior Department’s Inspector General:

It’s official: In the USA The Gulf of Mexico is now the “Gulf of America,” and Denali, the Alaska Native name for North America’s tallest peak, has been reverted to Mount McKinley. But we refuse to accept this change—Denali will always be Denali to us. #IStandWithDenali

If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.

This is becoming absurd—federal employees are now being told to remove pronouns from their email signatures. We will always stand by our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, no matter how many things we’re asked to delete or change. Inclusivity is at the core of who we are.

Resist.

I don’t want Greenland.

I want Universal Healthcare, UBI, and national minimum wage increase to $15 an hour.

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🚨 Day 8 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

His 1st term saw 30,573 false/misleading claims, averaging 21 lies a day. From exaggerated economic figures to baseless 2020 election claims, he fueled misinformation. Will 2nd term be the same? #TrumpLies #FactCheck #Misinformation #Resist

‘This Is a Dangerous Virus’ A bird-flu pandemic is far from inevitable. But health experts are closely monitoring an outbreak that could quickly escalate among people.

A bird flu pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.

Literally the only reason to fire inspectors general is if you are *planning* to do some illegal and unethical shit

Trump says to ‘clean out’ Gaza, urges Arab countries to take more refugees President Donald Trump said he wanted Jordan and Egypt to take in more Palestinians from Gaza so they could "maybe live in peace" there.

Trump said he wants to “clean out” Gaza and push the millions of Palestinians living there into neighboring countries.

There is a name for this — ethnic cleansing — and it’s a war crime.

This outrageous idea should be condemned by every American.
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Tulsi Gabbard’s political journey is anything but straightforward. From evolving from an anti-gay conservative to a Democratic star and then finding celebrity in Trump’s world—her transformation is a striking one. #TulsiGabbard #Politics #PoliticalJourney #Trump

NPR asked police departments and sheriff's offices in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska if they will cooperate with Trump's “mass deportation” plan. The responses could have major implications for local communities and immigration enforcement. #Immigration #ICE #Deportation #PublicSafety #Resist

YouTube video by Mike Guardia Tom Joad's Speech - The Grapes of Wrath

Tom Joad’s iconic speech from The Grapes of Wrath, as delivered by Henry Fonda, still resonates today, calling us to stand up for justice and humanity. “Wherever there's a fight so hungry people can eat, I'll be there.” #TomJoad #Resistance #Justice #TheGrapesOfWrath #Solidarity #Hope

Tom's famous line, "Wherever there's a fight so hungry people can eat, I'll be there," captures his transformation. He becomes a voice for the oppressed, representing hope and solidarity in the face of widespread #inequality. #TomJoad #SocialJustice #Resistance #Literature
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As Tom joins his family on their trek westward to #California, he evolves from an individual seeking personal freedom to a symbol of collective resistance. His struggle reflects the desperate fight for justice & dignity faced by migrant workers during the #GreatDepression. #Resistance
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#TomJoad is the central character in #Steinbeck 's The Grapes of Wrath. After being released from prison, he returns to his family farm in Oklahoma, only to find it lost to corporate greed. His journey becomes a powerful story of survival in the face of immense hardship. #Resistance
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WHO IS Tom Joad?

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🚨 Day 7 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

Trump falsely claimed widespread voter fraud led to his 2020 loss, despite no evidence. Courts and experts have rejected these claims, but he continues to spread misinformation. #TrumpLies #ElectionIntegrity #FactCheck

🚨 Day 6 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

Trump falsely claimed Gov. Newsom refused water from northern CA to fight fires, saying fish were prioritized over public safety. This debunked lie continues to spread. #TrumpLies #FactCheck #California