Barbara Sanders

Slideshow: Hands Off! Gettysburg protesters bring awareness to impact of current U.S. administration's policies - Gettysburg Connection More than 550 people gathered Saturday afternoon at Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square for a peaceful protest against the current administration’s policies and actions. Cheered on by honking horns and encour...

So proud of Gettysburg! Nearly 600 people in a town of fewer than 8000 lined the town square. The folks here are still standing up for a government of the people, by the people, and for the people 162 years later! 🇺🇸💙
#HandsOff

Wait. Does Biden's laptop still matter? Should we still lock up Hilary? Just wondering...

YouTube video by CBS Mornings Michael Lewis shines a light on public servants in "Who Is Government?"

youtu.be/APe8vbYmx6o?...

I still believe in people...
especially people like this...

#anonymousnotes

Boom 💥

I've never been so ashamed. We are on the wrong side of history. We are so sorry, world.

Done with feeling DEFeated; down with feeling DEFiant. That's the FIRST thing I did THIS week at work.

Is it time yet for the class action lawsuit of federal employees based on the mental anguish caused by the harassment of these goons? Call me.

Awesome news!

America's Best Idea Needs Your Help - Emerging Civil War This is the story of a park ranger who, in their time with the National Park Service, gave innumerable tours for school kids of all ages. Their approachable demeanor, kindness, and thoroughness was no...

The stewards who protect and interpret our National Park Service sites across the country are under fire.

In the wake of 1,000 employees being unceremoniously let go from the agency, the very preservation of our national treasures are at stake.

emergingcivilwar.com/2025/02/15/a...

"Do you think democracy can win?" she asked him.

"It's bound to win, but it's going to cost us several generations," he replied.

Holland, 1940.
[America, 2025]

I lost my job. USDA Forest Service. My probation was up next week. I did everything right. I took a GS-7 role with a master’s degree just to get my foot in the door. I spent years doing seasonal fieldwork for low pay, working in remote places, gaining experience, and building skills, just for a chance at a permanent position. I was about to be a GS-9. I wrote NEPA reports. I conducted field surveys. I worked fire support. I dedicated myself to this work because I believed in it. Public lands don’t manage themselves. The wildlife, watersheds, and forests we protect don’t just stay protected without people on the ground making it happen. My coworkers and I took on that responsibility, often in places most people never think about but that matter more than they know. And now? Just like that, I’m out. Edit: I’ve consistently supported progressive policies and have voted Democrat in every national and local election since I was 18. I do appreciate folks asking, I have some coworker having a serious 'leopards ate my face' moment right now.

This comment on r/fednews really stood out to me. Trump and Musk want people to think they're firing do-nothing "bureaucrats," but they're really getting rid of people dedicated to serving this country and keeping it operational. I hope these stories get told.

Dear Congress, why are you letting these two tramp all over the Constitution each and every day. We are suffering out here. Man up, and be true to the Oath you took. Signed, America

P.S. we are sorry, world.

Protest baking: coconut chocolate chip cake with ermine frosting

Yesterday: hosted sensory- friendly hours; read a book to room full of kids about national parks for reading adventures program; presented a lecture in same room to adults about Civil War soldiers and food. Normally would feel good about all this... but now the ever- present pit in stomach....

Fastest puzzle I've ever done AND some good book recommendations all in one!

They'll have to take me out in handcuffs.

Portuguese Sweet Bread for the win!

Bam!

New year, new social media, new modes of resistance to the oligarchy/patriarchy/fascism...