Maude Lebowski

Something to think about

USDA cuts more than $1bn in local food purchases for schools, food banks Millions of children could lose free school meals as food costs rise, warns School Nutrition Association president

Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, WIC, SNAP, Meals on Wheels, Community Health Centers and now this.
How do we not conclude that this administration has targeted the most vulnerable in the country?.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Creating a Culture of Repair: Taking Action on the Road to Reparations - The Presbyterian Outlook “(T)hose who dismiss the idea of reparations will appreciate [Robert Turner's] heartfelt and forward-facing approach that does not point fingers ... He does, however, hold everyone accountable.” —…

Creating a Culture of Repair: Taking Action on the Road to Reparations

“(T)hose who dismiss the idea of reparations will appreciate [Robert Turner's] heartfelt and forward-facing approach that does not point fingers ... He does, however, hold everyone accountable.” — Antonia R. Coleman

#Repost

Trump's NIH Cuts Send Shockwaves Through the Science World Podcast Episode · Odd Lots · 03/08/2025 · 44m

Great podcast on how the Trump administration is absolutely destroying biomedical research in America

Hero

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.

Don't cut my Medicaid!

And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.

Instead of Google search try DuckDuckGo
Instead of Chrome try Firefox
Instead of Gmail try ProtonMail
Instead of Google Docs etc try LibreOffice
Instead of Google Photos try Ente

For every Google product there are multiple replacements you can try. The above suggestions are just examples to try

The ASL version of “Not Like Us” is magnificent.

A stencil graffiti on a concrete surface featuring a crossed-out portrait of Elon Musk, surrounded by the phrase “KEEP EUROPE ELON-FREE.” The design resembles a protest or resistance symbol.

Tesla sales in Europe are plummeting, with Germany down 60% and France 63% in January. Key factor: backlash over Elon Musk’s far-right affiliations, including support for AfD in Germany. His politics now impact Tesla’s market perception. This is the way.

I'm going to save so much money this term, but fuuuuuuuuuuck Target. zero Black History Month displays like they have always had. Completely whitewashed. I'm so fucking pissed at them. #target #targetsoldusout #magasdontshopattargetanyway

There is still beauty in this world

Attn: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted representatives of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency full access to the federal payment system!

Legacy media helped create this anti-trans moment Mainstream newsrooms like the New York Times downplay Trump's latest attack on trans rights after years of helping lay the groundwork for it.

Legacy media helped create this anti-trans moment. Now they’re reporting on it.

▫️Legacy media in US [& UK & Ireland] have engaged in a campaign of vilification against trans ppl, unprecedented since the AIDs panic & 1930s antisemitism.

objectivejournalism.org/2025/01/lega...

True story

FAA Chief Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign Michael Whitaker had only been in the role for a year but the SpaceX chief accused him of “harassment.”

I missed this entirely:

The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.

Musk demanded he resign.

He did.

On January 20th.

www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...

In Ireland we don’t say that a person tries to speak Irish. Instead they have ‘the cúpla focal’* Here’s a glossary of LGBTQ terms just for you!

Thank you so much. It was a very stressful day. It has been difficult seeing my clients but acting like everything will be so okay so that I don’t add to their anxiety.

These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.

Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans

Just waiting for “supply chain” excuses for egg macNothings prices to skyrocket