David Daer

February 2, 2025 Billionaire Elon Musk’s team yesterday took control of the Treasury’s payment system, thus essentially gaining access to the checkbook with which the United States handles about $6 trillion annually a...

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So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health

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Republican Proposal Would Make College Scholarships Taxable Income Republican lawmakers are considering making college scholarships fully taxable to help pay for continuing tax cuts that mostly benefit wealthy families.

“Republican lawmakers are considering a change to tax policy that would make college more expensive for students receiving grants and scholarships to help pay their tuition bill.”

27.01.2025 12:13 — 👍 1820    🔁 1041    💬 271    📌 378

Trump’s Attacks On DEI Are a Green Light for the Government to Discriminate Under the guise of eliminating racial discrimination against white men, the Trump administration is launching a frontal assault on the country’s civil rights infrastructure.

As of this moment, the entire federal government is in violation of the Civil Rights Act and the 14th Amendment —not b/c the government has ended DEIA programs, but b/c the government is discriminating against employees and new hires based on the color of their skin.
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Solidarity with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde! Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is the first woman to serve as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral the day after the inauguration...

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Cómo prepararte para una redada de migración en Phoenix Ya hay reportes de redadas de ICE en Phoenix. Varias organizaciones han publicado guías sobre cómo prepararte.

Cómo prepararte para una redada de migración en Phoenix

24.01.2025 00:47 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.

You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.

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Her family thought they would return home the next day. Now, their house is gone Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon, @sandychannel.bsky.social, is an active member of the running community and a running writer, and she lost her home in Altadena, California this week.
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10.01.2025 15:34 — 👍 11    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 1

Why a two-year surge in global warmth is worrying scientists Instead, global temperatures remain at near-record levels.

After 2023 ended up the warmest year in human history, 2024 is almost certain to be even warmer. Now, some scientists say this could indicate fundamental changes are happening to the global climate that are raising temperatures faster than anticipated.

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