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From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

Fired Govt Workers Are Pissed Off and Running for Office Could an army of dismissed feds deliver wins for Democrats up and down the ballot?

"Thousands of laid-off government experts and public servants are eager to undo the damage the Trump administration and DOGE have done...Democrats are hungry for a new generation of talent that can respond to the current moment." ICYMI @lauren-egan.bsky.social:

NOAA workers under attack, again.

This is demented stuff, to do this to people.

As said before— whatever new wildland fire agency the GOP cobbles together out of the remains of the Forest Service… they’ll need NOAA forecasters to do their jobs.

Wildland firefighting does not happen without NOAA.

We’ve been organizing groups to travel across the country to register voters at events. If you’re not registered yet, now’s the time—we strongly encourage you to take that step. What’s the number one thing MAGA fears? People voting.

USDA to slash headquarters, other staff and relocate some to new 'hubs' around the country Mass layoffs at the Agriculture Department coming within weeks, with Washington facing significant cuts but regional employees also seeing reductions.

www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

USDA orders California national forests open for major logging Mudslide risk could increase in Southern California burn areas if trees are cleared, public lands advocate says.

Great reporting from Palm Springs Desert Sun on Friday’s “emergency determination” and implications for California’s National Forests.

It’s discouraging to hear the logging industry say “Federal forests have been mismanaged for decades.”

We manage for multiple uses— not just *industry* uses.

Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection The U.S. now has more than 600 measles cases in 22 states, most are in Texas. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting the disease can be.

The U.S. now has more than 600 measles cases in 22 states, most are in Texas. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting the disease can be.

Some USDA RIF plans take shape as department warns employees of major cuts Some regional offices are expected to be cut as some headquarters offices will be "hollowed out."

www.govexec.com/management/2...

Really wondering if we will go down with no warning like HHS did😢

Way to go WI!!

Trump and Musk's backing wasn't enough to flip Wisconsin Supreme Court National Democrats sent in millions for the liberal's campaign while Trump endorsed — and Musk financed — the conservative's. Abortion, redistricting and Tesla could come before the court.

JUST IN: National Democrats sent in millions for the liberal's campaign while Trump endorsed — and Musk financed — the conservative's. Abortion, redistricting and Tesla could come before the court.

This was the moment Sen. Cory Booker broke the record for longest floor speech ever

The image is a screenshot of a news article headline that reads: "Influencer Paid by Russia Added to White House Press Pool." The article is labeled with "WARM WELCOME" in red text. It is authored by Janna Brancolini and was published on March 28, 2025, at 12:25 PM EDT. Below the headline, there are social media sharing icons for Facebook, X, email, and Reddit. The accompanying image shows a person wearing a black beanie and large headphones, sitting in front of a microphone and a laptop, with a colorful background featuring shades of red, blue, and purple.

Oh look, another Russian mouthpiece in the White House. Nothing to worry about here, folks.

Taking people by surprise and hauling them away is not OK! This country is becoming a police state and where is the outcry? Scary times my friends. Need some hope but not seeing it. 😢

Really difficult to convey the amount of trees blown down regionally.

Here’s a pic I stole from the National Forests in North Carolina, though.

Multiply that times… a lot to get what firefighters are facing on the ground in the Carolinas.

How do you even move people in that, let alone equipment?

Facts.

The value of applied science.

Trump personally appeared in Western North Carolina to pledge aid.

Then promptly slashed the agencies and workers best positioned to help the region.

If anything, a surge of new workers was (and continues to be) needed.

Europe races to lure U.S. scientists as Trump puts pressure on universities Some European universities are offering funding for American scientists considering a relocation and promising a safe haven free from academic censorship.

Spurred by “alarming political interference in academic research by the Trump administration,” Brussels’s Vrije Universiteit (VUB), or Free University, allocated $2.7 million in funding last week for at least 12 new postdoctoral roles open to “censored Americans.”

Opinion | Who Will Defend the Defenders of the Constitution? The president and his allies are encouraging a campaign of menace.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

The most effective way to protect the American system of checks and balances starts with courage from more people who believe in it, the New York Times editorial board writes.

New Orleans “still hasn't recovered the estimated 200,000 trees lost to Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago.”

2025 World Happiness Report shows U.S. in lowest-ever spot on list The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.

So much winning.

No kings.

Maps: Where Trump Voter Jobs Will Be Hit by Tariffs Nearly 8 million Americans work in industries targeted by the levies and the majority are Trump voters, a New York Times analysis shows

As President Trump escalates a trade war, countries are targeting red states with tariffs. See where jobs will be affected.

No, Mr. President, you cannot illegally arrest and detain legal US residents because of their political views or opinions.

In America, we have a little something called the First Amendment.

Throwing protesters in jail is yet another step on the path to authoritarianism.

The U.S. government spent $710 billion in Trump’s first month, an increase from the same period a year prior. Cost-cutting efforts are ineffective, and job losses are occurring without clear justification.

National Forest Service Library Historical Forest Service “Herstory” collection.

March is Women’s History Month.

I hesitate to share, as the Regime may burn our library in retaliation, but check this out:

“Women have been an integral part of the Forest Service since its inception and these stories celebrate this part of that legacy.”

nfsl.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...

Please listen and share—this is a very serious situation. This is extremely alarming! The Trump administration, across two agencies, is considering bringing criminal charges against employees simply for doing their jobs.

Here we are with Woodsy Owl at the end of a very long few days of doing all we can in scenario planning in this ever chaotic environment. We are dedicated federal employees who just want to serve.

Just for reference— hindering the Forest Service’s allegiance to rules and due diligence is literally out of the Project 2025 playbook.

Page 308 to be precise.

Thanks @lawyerlizz.bsky.social for pointing this out.