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Fourteen hours before the crash. 👇

Hey friends! We're seeing a lot of terrible things. We're not able to cover all of them, but we felt this latest one is a really big deal and needs much more awareness. Our summary is this: It's an administrative coup. Trump has ordered tens of billions (maybe up to $3 trillion) of budget halted indefinitely in a blatantly illegal move. He's claiming power to halt and potentially redirect funding that's already been authorized by Congress — a classic authoritarian move. Here's what we know. And we're doing our best to catch up with this story, because it's moving fast. There's a memo from Matthew Vaeth, the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget. (That's the same government entity who set-up the DEI "snitch" line, that's now been spammed by tens of thousands of our fellow residents.) In typical Trump-style, the memo gets its facts wrong. It claims in FY2024 the US government spent $10 trillion (actually it was $6.8 trillion). It says money should be used for the administration's priorities — "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve." (Again, it's very fact deficient.) The memo says a pause will begin at 5pm on January 28th where, "Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the executive orders, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal." Anyone promised federal grants might have their money at risk, even states. This is Congressional directed spending and Trump is ordering people to not do it. This funding includes universities for education and research programs, nonprofits, local and tribal governments, disaster relief aid, e…

So what can we do? It's been a lot. And the shock approach of this administration is to overwhelm us with nonsense and a state of paralysis. We continue to believe the best thing is to stay grounded and keep yourself sane amidst insanity. At this juncture, three actions we suggest that make sense to us: 1) Urge media to cover this story properly This is not "possibly illegal" — it's "patently illegal." You can read notes on that here. It's not "temporary" — it's "indefinite." There's no timetable for ending it. It's not just a memo — it's an administrative coup. 2) Urge your Representatives to act like this is a big deal If you know us, this isn't a knee-jerk action we suggest. We think this is a strategic because it's Congress that's being violated — their power is being directly undermined. 3) Continue to support ACLU and Democracy Forward These groups have been preparing litigation for some time. Unless Trump revokes this, this will certainly make its way through the courts. Our read is even the biased courts will have trouble swallowing this — so it may end up being shut down. Keep breathing. “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again," Nelson Mandela. Warmly, - Choose Democracy

Hi that was a coup last night in case no one mentioned that to you. The executive branch seized the power of the purse the Constitution gave to Congress, which is a pretty authoritarian / illegal consolidation of powers move. Time to go yell at your reps, the media, etc.

Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.

Can we please not turn in on ourselves again? Flaccid wibblings from a man-baby should not have us all fleeing from our truth. Upper, middle, working - young, old whatevs. Women are not the ones who can't control our social interactions or genitalia. Focus on the real problem.

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An advent calendar with a picture of a red train passing a gingerbread-style cottage in a cartoon snowscape. All doors of the calendar are closed.

An advent calendar door opened to reveal a very small pot of Bonne Maman jam, labelled Abricots à la Fleur d'Oranges.

Day One of the Bonne Maman Advent Calendar of Jam, and it's all kicking off with Abricots à la Fleur d'Oranges. Will it be the toast of the town or a case of wham-bam-no-thank-you-Maman?

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Are you in the spirit of Christmas yet?

The most joyous thing has happened. My own sister has been to a tragically disappointing ‘Winter Wonderland’ type thing and has been telling the story first hand. It truly is Christmas! 🎄🎅🏼😃 Elf on The Shelf at Bluewater. £42 to stand in this room.

COP continues to fail us– and our planet . There were 1,700 fossil fuel execs present at #COP29 – larger than any other delegation at the conference . That’s why we’re angry– and it’s why I’m petitioning the Government to ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorships .

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Fishermen left feeling 'betrayed' by Brexit 'Brexit was sold to our fishermen as a golden opportunity, yet the truth is that many fishermen have experienced the complete opposite'

The liars, of course, have all moved on to new cons & deceptions. The fishing industry can't. A vaguely honest media would be holding Farage & the rest to account for this instead of promoting a meaningless petition...
www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymout...

EVERY. WORD. OF. THIS.

And sooooo loooonnnnngggg. Also I would not follow Paul Mescal into battle. Don't care how nice his thighs are. He failed to inspire.

Kemi Badenoch tells Keir Starmer that "we had a Budget in March this year and tractors were not blockading the streets of Whitehall afterwards."

Anyway, here's the 'go slow' protest by farmers that blockaded the streets around Parliament following the Conservative Government's last Budget in March

Hollywood's never been kind to writers over 40. BUT blockbuster WICKED was written by Winnie Holzman (70) & newbie Natan Dotan (40) sold recent spec for $3mil. Fourteen yrs ago WGA won $70 MILLION against studios/agencies/netwks for age discrimination. Writers get better w/ age! Keep on! #scriptsky

How to submit a script to us Open Call is our system for receiving unsolicited original scripts.

Not long now to submit your work to the highly regarded BBC Writers Open Call.

Best of luck to all that enter.

#scriptsky

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Mmm not so sure. It’s been an ongoing discussion and has had various moments in the glare of the zeitgeist and so far it’s remained relatively nuanced and respectful. I hope it stays that way.

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Telling the anti-social manchild who decided to share his dodgy taste in TikTok videos with the entire bus this morning to shut up politely but forcefully was both exhilarating and terrifying in equal measure.

Hi All - just a reminder as I'm seeing a lot of competitions and "opportunities" on here that @writersguildgb.bsky.social have produced some guidance on fair competition terms that you can read for free at writersguild.org.uk/resources/
Just provide your email address for access!

This is both heartening and also 😱

Thankyou - great tip!

So I've followed, and been followed, but realise I'm something of an unknown quantity. I'm a screenwriter, currently working on a horror, and plotting madly to throw something big out into the world over the next 3 years. Co-drivers, shotgunners and people with snacks all invited.

Still some spaces on the public directory listed starter pack for UK publishing people (it seems many are joining the platform hourly).
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musk has lost the clifton suspension bridge

So I'm just shamelessly and whole-heartedly joining the whole 'OMG Danny Dyer in a terrible wig IS the sexiest man alive' cult. I can't help it. He just is. Lovely.

I mean - IKR? Seriously sexy. It's disturbing and comforting all at the same time. So confused.