The Desert Witch

Read the transcript of Justin Trudeau’s response to Trump’s tariffs - National | Globalnews.ca Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will hit back against the United States for imposing tariffs on Canada, adding that there would be no winners in a Canada-U.S. trade war.

“We don’t want this. We want to work with you as a friend and ally, and we don’t want to see you hurt either. But your government has chosen to do this to you. As of this morning, markets are down and inflation is set to rise dramatically all across your country.”
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Since Congress’s allotted funds have already been improperly unallocated, U.S. citizens are questioning whether they are legally required to continue paying federal taxes.

it's working, keep going

Rep. Al Green shouts Trump has 'no mandate' before being removed from House chamber The Texas Democrat stood, shouting, as the president addressed a joint session of Congress. After refusing to retake his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Rep. Green removed from the chamber.

The Texas Democrat stood, shouting, as the president addressed a joint session of Congress. After refusing to retake his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Rep. Green removed from the chamber.

“We urge the Administration to rescind this guidance…”

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Hi, I'm God.

I categorically reject Donold's request for Me to 'bless America.' I will not be doing that until he is long gone.

Fuck you, Donold.

Beautiful rock garden of purple and yellow flowers among large white boulders stretching off into the distance.

Somebody somewhere
Needs flowers tonight

Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽

I shall brighten your day with an upside-down kitty.

We are calling for a nationwide and international boycott of all Elon Musk-related products and services. Sell your Tesla shares, avoid buying Tesla vehicles, cancel Starlink, and delete your X accounts.

The removal of a transgender reference from the National Park Service’s Stonewall website wasn’t done by NPS staff. Elon, care to elaborate?

One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!

Truth

Paul Martin, the inspector general for the USAID, has been fired after resisting the administration. Just a day ago, his office released a report warning that staff reductions and spending freezes put hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars at risk of misuse and waste. This is the way.

Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt A judge ruled Saturday that the activities of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort risk “the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information” and render them “more vulnerable than before to...

"if Musk’s team has been granted security clearances, as the White House insists, it would most likely be with minimal to no vetting, a process that usually takes months..."

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#utah #saltlakecity protest. Had a fantastic turn out. We won’t give up!

The EEOC exists to fight discrimination. Fired official fears a hobbling under Trump Jocelyn Samuels was Trump's pick in 2020 to fill a Democratic seat on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She was fired in January, accused of embracing "radical" ideology.

Jocelyn Samuels was Trump's pick in 2020 to fill a Democratic seat on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She was fired in January, accused of embracing "radical ideology."

Do I have this right? Elon Musk - the guy in charge of preventing wasteful spending - dropped $40M on a Super Bowl ad?

We could permanently house 800 homeless veterans for $40M. Or provide five million meals to the hungry. Or replace lead pipes in 8,500 homes.

Trust Your Destiny The current chaos makes planning for the future difficult. But our choices over time become our destiny. And at some point, the destiny we build becomes more powerful than any agent of chaos.

The current chaos makes planning for the future difficult. But our choices over time become our destiny. And at some point, the destiny we build becomes more powerful than any agent of chaos.

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Open message to Elon Musk:

Rumors are swirling that you’re spending $40 million on Super Bowl ads targeting USAID. If there were truly fraud, wouldn’t you not need to spend millions trying to convince people?

Trump plans to become chair of the Kennedy Center. Here are 3 things to know President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and indicated that he's naming himself chairman. Here's why it matters.

President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and indicated that he's naming himself chairman. Here's why it matters.

Moose calf with mama moose keeping a wary eye on the photographer. Pine tree trunks behind them and a lot of deep forest cover.

Balance in all things.
We can't post news and what not without also posting something uplifting.

It can't be all doom and gloom
Get with the program fellow resistors ;-)

Looking forward to spring

The NFL removed the ‘end racism’ text from their endzones once Trump got elected, in a clear nod to the notion that racism won.

Vance posted on X: “Judges aren’t allowed to control the executive’s legitimate power.” You mean Trump’s “power” being used to violate our Constitution? The Constitution is not something any president can manipulate for political games.

Our Wins Of The Week Almost three weeks into Donald Trump’s second term, and things aren’t going all that well for him.

The American people aren’t just watching Trump’s second term unfold—they’re pushing back. From lawsuits challenging his overreach to protests in 50 state capitals, this week’s Week In Wins rounds up the ways people are saying ‘not so fast’ to his agenda 👏

Oh this is going to get interesting.

At least $12 *trillion* from global oligarchs is hidden offshore in secret tax havens worldwide. And it is headquartered right here in the USA.

Instead of cutting lifesaving programs like the VA, Medicaid, and food stamps, we should be cracking down on tax havens for the ultra-rich.

Eagles Star Praises Young Fan Critically Injured In Philly Plane Crash While Saving His Sister's Life This selfless little boy is a true hero ❤️🥹

This little boy is a true hero and should be celebrated as such.