I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.

On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is

Head Start, an early childhood education program for low income families, is on the chopping block. Growing up, my own mom was an aide with the program; it’s helped countless young mothers, including the one who tells her story here. www.kqed.org/news/1203596...

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who up catastrophizing

They're calling today "Vindication Day" for everyone who's put nothing into retirement accounts because the apocalypse is their retirement plan

As someone who spends a lot time thinking about the values I want to teach my kid (besides PLEASE DON’T EAT DIRT), the thing I keep coming back to is this: I want him to believe that the strongest, bravest thing he can do is give a shit about other people—especially ones who aren’t like him at all.

I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F. 18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it. We made this website to tell our story: 18f.org

This whole country wants bad things for others more than they want good things for themselves.

The fact that the USA has banned visas for trans people but welcomed rapist Andrew Tate shows how all this "defending women" stuff is total bullshit

The first measles death in the US in a decade -- the tragic, preventable death of a child whose parents chose not to protect them with vaccination -- should spark an immediate nation-wide campaign to ensure all children are protected against preventable diseases. Anything less is unconscionable.

According to the article linked below, the JFK Library is closed until further notice because of an executive order that apparently has yet to be made public. And according to WGBH's @bedford.bsky.social, Trump fired five key library employees. Not normal. Not good. www.wcvb.com/article/jfk-...

Doge/ Musk/ Trump shut down the JFK Library

looking at my phone & making this face

A drone operator located a lost puppy who had been missing for 34 hours in deep snow. The thermal-imaging footage made for a heartwarming reunion both literally and figuratively. 12/10 (FB: North Country Drone Search & Recovery)

these cabinet announcements are like an advent calendar counting down to the apocalypse

Leonardo is slightly better today. He’s only a small baby and I don’t think he ever had a chance to be a puppy on the streets. He likes being held

i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country

We're finally dismantling the federal government! Sure hope it doesn't serve essential functions that I've taken for granted my whole life

This is Fudge. She may not be the sharpest pup in the world, but more importantly, she is not a quitter. 13/10

I plan to post here a lot more often now. I thought I should introduce myself properly… My name is Niall and I help street dogs in Thailand. I post upbeat and happy dog recovery stories. This is my story… (1/10)

my love language is you being so nice to me

It was quickly becoming apparent that Nelson might have slightly overstated his qualifications on the job application.

Remember: It’s always more important to identify actors from their previous roles than it is to watch the current movie on your screen.

This is Bear. He is making his happy face. Because he is currently in his happy place. 13/10

please stop suggesting I solve my problem by changing my behavior. I do not want to do that

Yes, the cashier at Target should be able to afford rent, groceries, and bills with their paycheck alone. That’s what jobs are for.

Hearts and farts, they fade away…

this was very good and very hard to read www.esquire.com/news-politic...

This is Douglas. He frew up. Still 12/10

sesame street isn't supposed to make money. the post office isn't supposed to make money. not everything is supposed to MAKE MONEY

Sorry I missed your notification and/or didn't answer your text, you see I have made a huge mess of my whole life and I am trying to unfuck it

Why did my Spotify wrapped embarrass me? I’m so embarrassed.

My grand dogs

“I might dig in after we put these headsets down”

I thought it might be worth introducing myself here as most people might not know me and what I do. My name is Niall and I am on a mission to save street dogs around the world. This is me with Tina. A very special dog. This is my story…. (1/8) 🧵

Big Mac recently got a golden ticket to live out his days with us. He has kidney failure so it is end of life care. I know him from the streets for nearly 3 years. I’ve never seen him run or excited. That’s all changed since he came in… (1/4)

Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing. They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays. The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k. www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...

I hate when they take away things you were just starting to really enjoy, like your favorite TV show or democracy.

To be fair she does look like a chicken.

When I was young I lost a friend because my dad was a fake doctor and he ran away to Canada and I annoyed her talking about it too much. I felt so bad. I now remember that her husband killed his adult son and was found not guilty due to insanity and she still married him.

I think it speaks volumes that right wingers criticize bluesky for being “liberal” and “left wing”, when it’s really just that hate speech isn’t allowed.

Art by Herta Burbe

I knew it!