Laura Powell Kiser

DOGE’s $1 spending card limit touches everything from military research to trash pickup The crackdown on routine expenses is part of a campaign by the president and Elon Musk to reset the scope and mission of America’s sprawling bureaucracy.

Their job is to **identify American soldiers** killed in combat and Trump has told them to stand down and stop their work.

"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."

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U.S. Air Force resumes teaching about Tuskegee Airmen and WASP following outcry over DEI review The U.S. Air Force will resume teaching about the nation's first Black pilots, and the women pilots of World War II. The Air Force paused that part of its basic training curriculum last week pending a...

The U.S. Air Force will resume teaching about the nation's first Black pilots and the women pilots of World War II. This followed widespread public outcry over their earlier decision to stop teaching about the Tuskegee Airmen and the WASPs.

How did the newt cross the road? With the help of the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade! In northern California, a group of volunteers spend every night from late fall through winter as crossing guards–escorting migrating salamanders across a rural road.

In Northern California, a group of volunteers spend every night from late fall through winter as crossing guards–escorting migrating salamanders across a rural road.

These women didn’t sit down, stay quiet, or ask for permission—they broke the rules and changed the world. Role models.

We should add Bishop Mariann Budde to the list.

LOOKING AT NEW DATA... yes there is mild spell coming FEB 1-8... But AFTER Feb 8 get ready for winter round 2

Instant Pot Masoor Dal Creamy and coconutty, this delicious Instant Pot Masoor Dal or Red Lentil Dal is nutritious and satisfying. Vegan, soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free recipe

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I'm trying to keep up with this; the party of pro-life has
1) ended cancer research
2) pulled us out of the WHO
3) Frozen communications and updates for the NIH and the CDC
4) raised prescription prices previously capped
5) out of Paris Climate Accords again
6) FDA and HHS gone Dark
#MAGADeathCult

Dems would get much more traction finding and promoting people saying what they know and experience.

What has more impact, This man speaking his mind or the Dems speaking “in unison “ ?

A Jan. 6 defendant tells NPR why she turned down Trump's pardon Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.

Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.

Great interview here of Bishop Budde by the wonderful @erinburnett.bsky.social 👉
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Pin this, save it, we’ll need it.

“When a prison camp opens in your town…when a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom…when the President destroys what’s left of the Constitution…They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.”

AOC 🔥🎯

Photo of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.

This is the face of courage and compassion. Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for speaking truth to power on behalf of the marginalized.

A linguistics professor was lecturing his class. "In English, a double negative is a positive. In some languages, like Russian, a double negative is still a negative. But, there is no language wherein a double positive can be a negative."

A voice from the back of the room piped up, "Yeah, right."

Bishop confronts Trump during sermon at inaugural prayer service At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.

At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.

YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen WOW: Bishop calls out Trump TO HIS FACE at church

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Trumpsters often say, “Politicians don’t keep it real or say what’s on their mind, but Trump does,” and that’s what they like about him.

MAGA, please meet Anders Vistisen of Denmark…

About Greenland: “Mr. Trump, f*ck off, It’s not for sale.”

In 2020, it became apparent that a lot of people had been asleep in science class.

Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.

#Resist

FACTS ON IMMIGRANTS • No Link Between Immigration and Higher Crime Rates: Extensive research consistently shows that immigration is not associated with an increase in crime. • Immigration Reduces Crime: Many studies indicate that higher levels of immigration are correlated with lower crime rates in communities. • Positive Community Impacts: The presence of immigrants often strengthens neighborhoods by enhancing social connections and fostering economic opportunities. • Increased Safety Through Structural Factors: Immigrant communities contribute to safer neighborhoods by improving factors linked to public safety, such as social cohesion and mutual support. • Breaking Stereotypes with Data: The evidence overwhelmingly counters the narrative that immigrants are prone to criminal activity, highlighting their positive contributions to society.

Mass deportation & the Laken Riley Act falsely target immigrants as criminals. Research from the FBI & Brennan Center proves U.S. citizens are far more likely to commit crimes, including violent ones. Immigrants strengthen communities & lower crime rates—don’t let fear fuel injustice.

Wonderful book! I love Octavia Butler's works!

The oligarchs cling to MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech—because dreams aren’t a threat.

They hide this—we will have to pay the bill while they keep TAKING and distracting us with HATE for each other so that we won’t notice.

They don’t want you to know about Martin Luther King’s “One Penny” speech…

Same, also---when I logged out, I received a message saying my login info was saved, and I was immediately logged back in. I un-installed on all devices.

I always loved this image of Barack Obama looking at the statue of MLKJr.

I loved this book! Amazing author!

As we mourn one of the greatest of all presidents, James E. Carter, the parking along the tree line gives an idea of the amazing number of volunteers who showed up in the bitter cold at East End & Evergreen to also give a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Your validity is not dictated by an executive order. @enbydelia

call me crazy but when I was a kid being violently opposed to Nazism was fundamental to being pro-American