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"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute 🔥

This is, in large part, pandemic revenge.

As far as these oligarchs are concerned, all science does is tell them stuff they cannot do.

They can't keep spewing carbon.

They can't keep businesses open as usual when millions are dying.

They have concluded that research is the enemy of profit.

The DOGE Plan That Endangers U.S. Revenue Recent history provides clues about how IRS cuts may lose America money.

DOGE’s transformation of the IRS is likely to lose the agency more money than it saves—and change the way Americans view the tax system, @lorakelley.bsky.social writes in The Atlantic Daily.

Cory Booker just gave the longest speech in the history of Congress and concluded by apologizing to everyone who had to stay up all night keeping the chamber open and operating.

Rural communities rely on this USDA agency. Trump’s cuts threaten that The USDA's Rural Development agency has provided billions of dollars each year to small towns, farmers and businesses. Now staffing upheaval and budget cuts brought on by the Trump administration may ...

The Rural Development agency provides billions of dollars each year to small towns, farmers and businesses. The money goes toward renovating old hospitals, improving internet service, addressing expensive emergencies and more.

(via @kcur.org)

Calais businesses grapple with less Canadian foot traffic Some are worried that the city’s summer tourism season will take a hit if Trump follows through on imposing more tariffs on Canada.

“Calais is like a ghost town now without the Canadians.”

An FDA worker confirms what I've seen out there.

CDC's entire FOIA office is gone.

The FDA's communications and web office were cut.

"The FDA as we know it is gone."

Maine’s rural libraries at risk as Trump guts agency that provides federal funding Librarians say the cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services will devastate museums and libraries in Maine and across the nation.

Maine librarians are warning that the Trump administration’s effort to slash the federal agency that provides funds to libraries and museums across the country could cause disruptions in service, especially in rural areas.

The U.S is the wealthiest country in the history of the world. We should not have the highest rate of child poverty of nearly every major country on earth. We should have the lowest.
 
It's time to end this international embarrassment & create an economy that works for all.

WATCH LIVE: Sen. Cory Booker protests Trump’s agenda in marathon Senate speech Booker took to the Senate floor Monday evening and was still speaking Tuesday morning more than 14 hours later, saying he'd remain there as long as he was "physically able."

“These are not normal times in our nation,” Sen. Cory Booker said. “And they should not be treated as such in the United States Senate. The threats to the American people and American democracy are grave and urgent, and we all must do more to stand against them.” to.pbs.org/443mU11

Disruption is all they seem to understand—so that’s exactly what they’re getting. For 14 hours, @booker.senate.gov has been on the Senate floor, speaking truth within the rules. This cannot be business as usual when our democracy’s on the line. Thank you, senator.

Cory Booker has been holding the Senate floor for *15 hours* to call out Trump’s harm to Americans.

More of this energy from every Democrat please.

I just got off the Senate floor where I joined Senator Booker who has been speaking since last night. His words remind us: this is not a left or right moment—it’s a right or wrong moment. We must stand up and fight back.

Tune in to C-SPAN: Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is holding the Senate floor with an epic US History lesson. Still going strong over 15 hours in 💙💪🌊

Every single person can make a difference calling attention to the illegal, reckless, and destructive actions of the current administration. #DoSomething

This move from Corey Booker feels like the start of something big. Contact your senators - tell them what this moment means to you.

Tell them you expect them to join!

The morning has arrived and he’s still speaking.

Headed to the Senate floor to join Senator Booker in his marathon speech to stand up for people of this country. Thanks Cory!

Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker

I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:

being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:

WOW. I heard about this earlier today from people at the hearing. This is in the case of the Venezuelan couple arrested in DC for crossing the border two years after it happened.

Outrageously, the government apparently tried to claim they were Tren de Aragua members! And the judge had NONE of it.

Medical staff shortages impeding VA mental health care, advocates tell lawmakers Chronic medical staffing shortages at the Department of Veterans Affairs make it difficult for the most ill patients with mental health conditions to see psychiatrists in a timely manner, according to...

Chronic medical staffing shortages at the Department of Veterans Affairs are impeding mental health care for the most ill patients, advocates told lawmakers Tuesday at a House subpanel hearing.

"That is the tension at the heart of Trump’s whole strategy: Trump is acting like a king because he is too weak to govern like a president. He is trying to substitute perception for reality. He is hoping that perception then becomes reality. That can only happen if we believe him."

At OPM, Musk’s staffers won’t leave—they work around the clock and have even installed sofa beds in the office. Our access to data systems has been restricted, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity and a complete lack of oversight. We are keeping our heads down and documenting everything.

Directors of VA’s veterans centers for minorities and women terminated The directors of the Center for Minority Veterans and the Center for Women Veterans were dismissed Thursday night by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which runs the programs.

The directors of the Center for Minority Veterans and the Center for Women Veterans were dismissed Thursday night by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which runs the programs. Both will be replaced with new leaders, the VA said.

Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.

We strongly urge you not to resign and recommend seeking legal counsel!

I can't figure out how to add multiple gifs from my phone to really get across the full effect. 🫠

Fiyero "Dancing Through Life"

Fiyero "Dancing Through Life" a little bit closer now

Fiyero "Dancing Through Life" a little bit more closer

Fiyero "Dancing Through Life" close up

a man in a blue suit is dancing in a room with stairs . Alt: a man in a blue suit is dancing on a table in a library

Has anyone else noticed the face Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) makes just after rolling the librarian away on a book cart and leaping onto a table? Let us zoom in.

He's preparing to perform. To dance through life, if you will. It gets me every time. 😆
#WickedMovie

Costco To Shareholders: DEI And Inclusive Leadership Is Non-Negotiable Costco defies shareholder pressure and reaffirms its strong commitment to DEI, prioritizing an inclusive workplace despite concerns raised about potential risks.

Happy to continue shopping at Costco. www.forbes.com/sites/simone...