Good morning. We’ve learned that RIF notices went out by branch overnight—timed for maximum cruelty. We’ll share info and resources throughout the day.

To those affected: We’re so sorry. This is a deep personal loss and a loss for everyone you keep safe and healthy through your work. 💚

STEP DOWN

YOU’RE WRONG, STEP DOWN

STEP DOWN

Says the guy who won't even respond to the mothers of his own children

Grassroots opposition grows against Federal agency takeovers by Trump-Musk as thousands join in a President’s Day protest at the US Capitol. They urged Congress and the public to join against what many say is a fascist regime.
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Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.

Do something dude. Show up at the Capitol today. Literally anything.

@aoc.bsky.social go join them

Several hundred Federal employees and supporters from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau protest takeover and shutdown of their website and social media accounts.

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This is why you don’t surrender in advance.

The flagrantly illegal can be stopped.

It sucks that it’s falling to ordinary workers, not, say, the police, or Chuck Schumer with an NBC camera crew manning the line.

You know, the ppl whose job this actually is.

But they can be stopped.

The minions, as we call them, look to have gone to bed. We’re heading home…for now.

FYI-Shutdown DC is organizing morning protests at OPM every day this week. If you want to get more plugged into these protests, check them out. (will provide socials when I can)

Guess what? We’re still here. 😂

People are asking what they can do:

1) Keep calling your electeds!
2) If you’re local to DC, come protest at OPM & the Old Executive Bldg, where word has it Musk works out of. (haven’t confirmed that)

Just stay on public sidewalks and be kind to federal employees.

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Breaking news: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's shooter waited for him to arrive at his hotel and remains at large, officials say. NYPD said the suspect fled the scene on CitiBike bicycle.

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FUCK YEAH: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just announced she is considering running for the top Democratic position on the Oversight Committee if Jamie Raskin succeeds in replacing Jerry Nadler as the head of the Judiciary Committee.

No matter the species, kids will be kids 💕.