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A family friend trying to make change in Washington

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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.

It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.

They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.

I’m happy to invest and/or help

It’s always gratifying (and harrowing) to read @sarahkendzior.bsky.social. But I especially enjoy it when amidst the stark truths about our crisis she turns out passages like this:
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This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.

There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP

Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.

Leadership is doubling down, but GOP members are getting nervous about the budget’s extreme unpopularity.

You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.

Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.

So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.

Courtesy of Musk's X AI, Grok, here's a plausible response to f'Elon about your government work. However I recommend ignoring his demands. His doge-y cabinet is not approved by Congress. #Resist #ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory

Elon Musk fires another one of America's best.

Battle of the Thermostat- 74 degrees woke me up, scrolling until the house resettles to 68 or lower!

This is why you fight these cowards.

The moment you stand up to them, they crumble.

Homan has nothing. The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights.

He can threaten me with jail and call names all he wants. He’s got nothing else.

These are very important elections people we need to pay attention
We can get the house back or at least make it a tie

Happy Caturday!!

I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.

Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

Just in! Thrilled to be announcing this news!!

Gloria Steinem!
Writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer has stepped into the #BlueSky
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Gloria has not posted yet, however her account is vetted. Let’s show her some love, she may fully join us.

If you're in Illinois, you're on Section 8, and your landlord tries to evict you because of the government funding freeze, email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. My cases are pay-whatever-you-can.

Amazing continued momentum from the remarkable OC Chefs to support #LAWildfires

For those looking to relocate to an area out of Fire danger, along the coastal route with a strong sense of community connect with Pam Hudson. She is the best!

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While our evac was full of unexpected twists & turns during the first hours of the Eaton Fire, I at least was prioritized, cared for & supported to safety. I can understand the fear, aloneness & desperation the two in wheelchairs in Altadena left waiting for medical transport. Something must change

My SIL came home first, and immediately had me work on getting dressed, her mind juggling the dog, personal effects, fear and then all of ME, that meant medical equipment and support to move. Even then I didn’t know how close the fire was. DH came home next which solved several challenges 3/4

I had no idea of anything other than a purposeful outage for safety - have lived in CA long enough to know the drill. But this was the first time in this region & with my newly disabled state. I recall trying to access web sites & send texts without success. It did, frankly, leave me unsettled 2/3

I was alone in the house when the power went out. Deep blackness except for the screen light of my IPad. The blinds and windows closed all day against the powerful Santa Ana winds and we had loads of practice with my ability for self-care despite being bed and wheelchair bound 1/3

California Fire Facts | Governor Gavin Newsom Get the facts about the Los Angeles fires.

Gavin Newsom made a website to fight the misinformation about the fires. Give it a read.
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I hope with the benefit of hindsight, Biden will finally be recognized for what he is: one of the most successful Presidents of our time.

#ThanksJoe