Hoping to boost this thought for discussion: Just realizing something about the Department of Education reclasifying degrees. Others have pointed out that most of these R woman dominated fields, & R mostly mandated reporters. But I haven't seen discussion of most of these being a part of *unions*.

BREAKING: Foreign-born leader comes to Oval Office, dressed down in a disrespectful manner, having already received billions from America, asking for American taxpayers to keep paying him more billions, subsidizing him for years to come:

In case someone wants to share their thoughts lol

SCOOP: The director of data science and engineering for the United States Digital Service—which Elon Musk rebranded as the US DOGE Service—has resigned from her position. “I do not believe that DOGE can continue to deliver the work of USDS, based on their actions so far,” she said.

The National Park Service has removed "T" and all mention of transgender people from the Stonewall National Monument. Trans women were some of the most influential activists behind the Stonewall movement and what followed. 3 articles of clothing laws were why raids happened. Erasure.

Excellent article written by my long time friend, Jin Guidry.

List of all the suits concerning govt fiasco going on.

National Park system is awesome. I highly recommend buying a park pass. #NationalParkService

I'm adding: - All of our govt financial systems will be consolidated and running through the bank of X -Our personal data that has now been stolen will be put onto devices from his Nerolink company & will be the only way to do financials. The doge coin & other crypto will also be a part of it.

I've been brainstorming trying 2 figure out why some of these govt things that don't make sense r being done. I think I know why the attempts w/buyouts on ATCs, getting rid of FCC, etc. plus the data collection. Cause how will they be replaced? Well... (Con't) #GovtTakeover #ATCBuyouts #Elon

"As a former X (formerly Twitter) employee... I was part of a team that was directly ordered to manipulate Twitter's systems to influence the 2024 US presidential election. It wasn't subtle, and it wasn't ethical...1/3 theconcernedbird.substack.com/p/elon-musks...

Signal Boost: All U.S. federal government websites are already archived by the End of Term Web Archive Let people know, download your own copies. Don't let this digital book burn continue. #Feds #Health #WHO #CDC #AMA #USPHS #FDA #NIH #NCHS #PCORI

It's almost #FAWM time! Not sure if I'll be able to participate but I highly recommend it if you can. Such a great community and you don't have to be a musician to participate.

Love me some Maya wisdom.

ATTN: VA EMPLOYEES. I would recommend against using the Office of Accountability & Whistleblower Protection. In 2019, the VA Inspector General found that Trump used OAWP to TARGET whistleblowers. Contact democrats on congressional veterans affairs committees instead.

I can't even form words right now for this mess... #WhatTheF

remember, the blitzkrieg is intended to make you feel like there is nothing you can do about it; that’s the only reason to go forward in this haphazard and sloppy manner all in the first week and the choice of that strategy tells you they are afraid you *will* do something about it

The dude hopping up to yield extra time so AOC can finish her remarks? That's the only energy I'll be accepting from men going forward.

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 🔥🎯

How does attempting to end the constitutional right to citizenship, denying trans people exist, pardoning rioters who attacked cops, banning diversity, equity, and inclusion, or creating chaos for federal workers make a dozen eggs cheaper for American families?

A very important reminder. ICE can't go inside a house without the permission of someone there. Administrative warrants are not judicial warrants.

Curious what other Christians think about this.

When we Christians are more known for our support of presidents than we are for our support of the poor, the immigrant, the marginalized, and the oppressed, that is when we know we are following someone other than Jesus and we have a lot of repenting to do.

Just a little reminder of what happened on January 6, 2021

Posting to come back to later.

So our parish (county)school board has decided to have their open to the public school board meeting....IN ANOTHER PARISH. In a...CASINO. An hour and 25min away. But insist there needs to be huge cuts like close numerous schools & shut down several popular programs, etc. WTAF???? Please share.

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One of my Christmas cactuses is finally blooming! White flowered one has bulbs but not ready to open yet. Greenhouse opened up for the day to air out a bit. Pulled the ficus/rubber tree out cause it wasn't liking the humidity.

One of my Christmas cactuses is finally blooming! White flowered one has bulbs but not ready to open yet. Greenhouse opened up for the day to air out a bit. Pulled the ficus/rubber tree out cause it wasn't liking the humidity.

This.

"What is crucial is not that Christians know the truth, but that they be the truth." -Stanley Hauerwas #christians #bethetruth #christianity #truth loom.ly/PiOcYGo

Please report the account *in the pic*. It is an imposter account.

I'm trying 2 understand why...no, I know why. Very few people r paying attention. They voted for one person and think whatever he chooses will be great. So no need 2 watch any more. If people were paying attention to details, they would not agree. No one would agree to this for their own businesses.

Geez. Thought this wasn't going to start for another few weeks. Either way it's so messed up.

January 9, 2025

Jimmy Carter in 2015 on the role of money in American politics. Spot on.

Need to be studying & getting through class reading but I'm so tired. I didn't sleep last nite and only got a few hours of sleep in the morning. Uugg

My predictions for next 4 years: -we will b attacked on our own soil -citizens attacking other citizens physically or by other means will escalate -we will have a few big earthquakes & eruptions -free speech will continue 2 deteriorate -we will b at war w/several former allies #NextFourYears

1st king cake of the season, Rouses Pecan praline. Not sure why it looks like a giant, sad donut with no Mardi Gras colors, but it is good. Last year they went lite on the filling. This year is so full, there is too much.

The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year. 12 people. $2 trillion. Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024. Our problem isn’t an issue of resources. Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.

Aaaand possible shooting at a local mall nearby. Mall evacuated, cops everywhere. *sigh*

So, day 1 of 2025 brought us mass murder in NO, blown up tin can in Vegas, shooting in NY & some world stuff. Day 2: plane crash in2 building in CA, 18 wheeler w/guy saying he's got a bomb in SC, & OK school super. saying teachers are reason 4 domestic terrorists. Few more hours 2 go so..yeah.

Lolololololol The other time this happened was for Nixon. If that's not a sign....

Trying really hard to at least be positive, but meh, not happening. I do not feel festive right now. Waking up with a migraine did not help.

Over in the other place, the billionaire owner is threatening to fund ‘moderate’ (rightwing) candidates in heavily Democratic districts too. This is what oligarchy looks like. It’s the biggest threat to democracy today. Not ‘cancel culture.’ Not trans kids. Not college protesters. Oligarchy.