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DOGE “seemed unsure” of what USAID programs they cut and is now attempting to reverse some of the cuts, says @propublica.org reporter Brett Murphy. “This is the opposite of a careful review."

We're so glad they are back, but they never should have been let go.

Trump’s latest Social Security plan is a bait-and-switch: short-term gains for the wealthy, long-term benefit cuts for future generations. Do not fall for it. Trump’s New Social Security Cut

Trump’s latest Social Security plan is a bait-and-switch: short-term gains for the wealthy, long-term benefit cuts for future generations.

Do not fall for it.

In Oversight today, my colleagues stuck to their usual script: blaming immigrants for all crime & claiming Dem mayors are too soft. Well, I was curious to know if they’ve ever had an immigrant with a criminal record that they could recall. Tune in!

Extending the Trump tax cuts for the next 10 years would add roughly $4 trillion to the deficit.

Remember this the next time Republicans try paying for them with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. 

The "party of fiscal responsibility" is full of it.

friendly reminder - your local library has more than just paper books. they have audiobooks, 3D printers, and you can even get movies for streaming!

and, just having a library card can help maintain or increase funding. get yours today!

Some beautiful art to brighten up your feed!

March 5, 2025 In the gym of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, on March 5, 1946, former and future prime minister of the United Kingdom Winston Churchill rose to deliver a speech.

March 5, 2025:

Remember when the United States was in trouble and both Mexico and Canada sent firefighters to help us?

And this is how we replay them. The United States is that toxic, ungrateful friend that you wish you had cut out of your life sooner.

We are working on launching an ALT DOGE website. It will soon feature a team page listing all of Elon’s staffers, our own wall of receipts (tracking the money he’s taking from America), and a section to help Americans keep tabs on the false claims on Doge’s website—which now exceed 52%.

After President Trumps Speech, I suggest the following:
Before DOGE guts the websites for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, please print out your benefits and pay to ensure you have a record.
I hope you know that President Trump took out his pack of cards/lies to show you what his plans were!

Libraries need your support!

Take action to support libraries at buff.ly/41eAGMI!

February 27, 2025 Yesterday an unvaccinated child in Texas died of measles as nearly 140 people in Texas and New Mexico have been reported ill with the disease.

February 27, 2025

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The richest man in the world calls people who get help from government programs the “parasite class.”

But Medicaid’s beneficiaries aren’t parasites. Half of them are children.

If we’re talking about people who depend on government, Elon Musk is the biggest “parasite” of all.

To donate to Ukraine you can go to war.Ukraine.ua/donate

This is an official donation site supported by Zelenskyy (and USAID-that-was). We donated. #SlavaUkraini

The problem with people like Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Elon Musk, is they lack the self-awareness and familiarity with decency to be ashamed after shockingly inappropriate or rude behavior.

We just received word that the DOJ has begun removing data detailing criminal charges and convictions related to Trump loyalists. This started with records from the January 6th insurrection, but additional records are now being erased. We will keep you updated once we have more info.

a tabby and white cat is pictured sitting on her haunches, looking directly at the camera. Behind her is her is the blue and gold Ukrainian flag.

Have courage
Stand up to bullies
Be like President Zelenskyy

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 ✊

Picture of a fennec fox.

Ok mental health break, shall we? We offer you a floof as unimpressed as us. This is a fennec fox, Vulpes zerda, the smallest fox species. We chose this photo not only for the vibe, but to show their feet -- extra furry to avoid the scorch of desert sand in the Sahara, where they live. Enjoy!

It's easy to feel powerless. It's how they want you to feel. But you're not. Below, we've got two actionable things you can do to make your feelings known to this administration, in the only terms they seem to understand: money.

Get in good trouble, necessary trouble.

February 22, 2025 Last night’s Friday Night News Dump was a doozy: Trump has purged the country’s military leadership.

February 22, 2025

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.

Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.

Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

Angry woman yelling at cat meme. On the left is a picture of a blonde woman yelling angrily and pointing a finger accusingly while a friend has an arm around her shoulders. On the right (facing her) is a picture of a white cat sitting at a table looking shocked and angry. Over the woman it says “give me five bullet points!!”. Over the cat it says “you’re not the boss of me!!!”

Goodnight friends. Don’t let the forkers ruin your Sunday.

A brief word today at the end of the fifth horrific week of Trump 2.0. We are witnessing the transformation of our democracy into a dictatorship (or, as Trump enjoyed promoting this week, a monarchy). https://robertreich.substack.com/p/from-democracy-to-dictatorship