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Amanda Klein (@phillygamegirl) on Threads Pay attention — Zohran Mamdani didn’t win IN SPITE of his left leaning policies, he won BECAUSE of them. Do not lose sight of the takeaway. Do not let it get lost in the narrative. A democratic socia...

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Defying DeSantis, Florida Pride Marchers Light Up Jacksonville Bridge with Rainbow Organizers demonstrated that they didn’t need state permission for queer visibility.

1. Florida banned cities from lighting up bridges rainbow colors for Pride.

So the people of Jacksonville did it themselves using flashlights and gels.

They opened the drawbridge to block them.

So they marched to a different bridge.

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Elon Musk's Reign of Corruption Chronicled in Elizabeth Warren Report Warren’s report is focused on Musk’s misuse of political power for personal gain as Donald Trump’s DOGE chief.

I’ve released a report on 130 potential acts of corruption that benefit Elon Musk or his companies—one for every day he was a “Special Government Employee” in the Trump administration.

These examples fit the Trump agenda: billionaires win, families lose.

I urge you all to read the latest Executive Order from The White House, especially sections 3-5.

TLDR: this is the beginning of martial law within (90) days. This is a very urgent topic.

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Human rights crisis as ‘Trump effect’ accelerates destructive trends Undoing decades of painstaking work and endangering billions of people.

What is the State of the World’s Human Rights today?

Our report assesses 150 countries, painting a picture of a new age of rising authoritarian practices and a disregard for international law. Read for yourself 👇

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Wow. Thats highly inappropriate, Duolingo. I’ll find a new language program.

Social Security shutters its civil rights and transformation offices Among the people affected are those managing the agency’s website, a front door to services for Americans online.

The Social Security Administration just put everybody who manages its agency website on administrative leave.

"If there's a website problem, I don’t know who's gonna fix it."

It also shuttered its civil rights office.

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Everyone needs to know this:

House Republicans want to give trillions of dollars in tax breaks to millionaires, billionaires, and giant corporations—paid for by seniors in nursing homes, families trying to afford groceries, and kids counting on getting hot lunches at school.

If you need to reset, reset. If you need to start over, start over. The "sunk cost fallacy" is absolute poison for trauma recovery. The world is full of people who are in their 2nd, 3rd, & 4th acts.

Don't stay in the wrong room because you happened to walk in the wrong door.

Trump’s Doubly Flawed "Invasion" Theory How Trump's migration-as-invasion theory might serve as a pretext for claiming vast presidential powers and upending constitutional norms.

This is an excellent legal analysis by Katherine Yon Ebright and @lizagoitein.bsky.social of Trump's unlawful border "invasion" declaration.

Turns out Abraham Lincoln once led a campaign to censure James Polk for falsely invoking the Invasion Clause, which sparked the Mexican-American War.

If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.

If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.

Philly is a special place.

I laughed so hard.

The people who voted for Trump because they thought he’d pull the U.S. back from foreign entanglements and overseas adventurism are really among the prime suckers of our era.

“On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally, with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs. Essential personnel expected to continue working will be informed by Agency leadership by Thursday, February 6, at 3:00pm (EST). For USAID personnel currently posted outside the United States, the Agency, in coordination with missions and the Department of State, is currently preparing a plan, in accordance with all applicable requirements and laws, under which the Agency would arrange and pay for return travel to the United States within 30 days and provide for the termination of PSC and ISC contracts that are not determined to be essential. The Agency will consider case-by-case exceptions and return travel extensions based on personal or family hardship, mobility or safety concerns, or other reasons. For example, the Agency will consider exceptions based on the timing of dependents’ school term, personal or familial medical needs, pregnancy, and other reasons. Further guidance on how to request an exception will be forthcoming. Thank you for your service”

USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency

i don’t even know if crime is the right word for the illegal destruction of USAID. it is an autocratic power grab and a direct attack on the sovereignty of the american people

It’s the legit Wild East (Coast) right now. No idea where the government structure will stand in a few weeks, though Oregon is holding strong. 🖤

This is unconstitutional. @wyden.senate.gov @jeff-merkley.bsky.social

I went to my Congressman's local office today. First off, they were surprised that I was there. They said they had been getting phone calls, but I was the first walk-in. That said, the phones were not ringing off the hook. If the DC phone lines are busy, try calling the local office.

Ok but seriously. I actually need politicians to STOP posting and start ACTING. @jeff-merkley.bsky.social @wyden.senate.gov I’m looking at you…….

If people were at least provided with basic medical/dental/coverage as part of the tax increases, it would make SOME sort of sense. But nooooo, that would be “socialist” and evil. 🤬

Does it improve the overall story? If so, it’s worth it! As long as you save your current draft, you can start making changes and go back to your previous plan if it doesn’t work out.

Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.

Opportunities are everywhere.

Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉

Looooooove the Corvum

You made it!!! 🥳

Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained | ACLU These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to opportunity.

Trump's new executive orders aim to dismantle DEI programs and accessibility programs.

Companies, schools, and institutions must resist the fear and confusion of these orders by doubling down on our commitment to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of their background.

So Target got real comfy thinking us millennial moms won’t take our basic girl bits to Costco & Aldi after they cut DEI programs to satisfy the new administration.

Big mistake. Huge.

So good!

Great work, everyone!