Missy Egelsky

Every chance you get, say “fuck you” to authoritarian demands. One of the regime’s tools is making people believe resistance is futile—that acquiescence is the only option. But especially for those with power and privilege, the most basic, necessary act is to say: FUCK YOU.

WTA announces paid maternity leave for players Pregnant women's tennis players can now get 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay under a program...

It would be great if we still weren’t fighting for these basic things in 20 freaking 25, but glad to see this bit of progress.

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I think there is a legitimate sense that there never seems to be enough to go around to help Americans here at home. The problem isn't foreign aid, but I understand why billionaires like Elon Musk want you to think it is.

Musk on USAID: ‘Time for it to die’ His statement comes as signs increasingly point to the Trump administration folding the development aid agency into the State Department.

A few facts about USAID:

1. It's only .6% of the federal budget

2. Gutting its programs will cede American leadership abroad to China & Russia.

3. It's not up to an unelected billionaire to decide its future.

Only Congress has the power of the purse.

Oh Jack Daniels, say it ain’t so…

GitHub Is Showing the Trump Administration Scrubbing Government Web Pages in Real Time Watch the Trump administration play DEI whac-a-mole on this government agency's GitHub page.

GitHub change logs make it possible to see how and where the government has been scrubbing web pages of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility content.

www.404media.co/github-is-sh...

Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat Target joins Walmart, Meta, McDonald's and a wave of other major companies pulling back on DEI programs.

Does anyone have a decent repository of corporations who have not bent over for the orange overlord and co-president Elon on DEI? I feel like my purchases need to be streamlined.

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Welcome!!!

Cecile Richards died. Trump is set to start lighting the constitution on fire (again) in just over an hour. On MLK Day. This is some cosmic bullshit.

Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died Richards died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer. She was 67.

The great Cecile Richards has died.

Volunteering for temporary adoption of your children reject the coq au vin! Comfort food cooking here will likely be haluski (cabbage and noodles) or just a simple chicken soup.

"I have no hopes for 2025. Humanity is disappointing. We killed the Earth. Villains triumph and the innocents suffer. I imagine these trends will continue."

incredible -- the NYT ran fluff "what i hope to see in 2025" blurbs from CEOs and economists, and then this guy

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...

ND looks good, I’m worried…

Today as we mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, we must remember and honor his remarkable life. A true public servant, he dedicated his life to peace, compassion, and service. His legacy of humility and humanity will inspire generations to come.

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 Carter had been receiving hospice care since February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he lived with his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.

Just when it seemed we couldn’t lose any more decency in politics this year.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!

Eric Dickerson Plans to Golf with O.J. Simpson When He Gets Out of Jail Eric Dickerson plans to rekindle his friendship, and golfing skills, with O.J. Simpson when he gets out.

If you need *another* reason to root for Saquon Barkley to break Eric Dickerson’s single season rushing record next week, here it is.

www.tmz.com/2017/08/27/e...

Dale Partridge @dalepartridge Follow Ladies, here's how to be happy in 2025: 1. Quit feminism 2. Go to church 3. Find a godly man 4. Get married 5. Submit to your husband's lead 6. Have lots of babies 7. Homeschool your kids 8. Pray for grandchildren What am I missing? 1:28 PM 26 Dec 24 509K Views

Yeah, nah.

Let us please stop pretending Donald Trump understood everything his admin was doing at the time, much less now.

Nyssa is ready for the Whiteout. Go State! #WeAre

Ok, now this makes me sad. He should come be friends with us. I will never mention who provides my car insurance to him. 😬

Right?!?

Random thing I spend too much time thinking about: Why does the caveman guy keep hanging out with people who intentionally bring up GEICO all the time? They must know it bothers him and still do it. 🤔

Please arm yourself with knowledge. Birthright citizenship is not a policy choice it is a constitutional imperative (14th Amendment). It can no more be signed away by Executive Order than the First Amendment.

No lies detected in the circled “spell.” That first one though? I’m familiar with being filled with rue, just not sure how to put it in a shoe. #unintentionalrhyme