Report from @repstansbury.bsky.social that federal Department of Education programs "active dismantling " is now in progress by DOGE team

What Google now shows in the US. I hear that the Gulf is called something different depending on the country.

America, the Beautiful.

A Facebook friend captured this grand image of the Moon (left) and the planet Venus (right) this evening. If you get a chance, step outside or take a look out of your window. I hope you can all see thid awe-inspiring sight. It's a joy that no authoritarian can take away. 🕊

Federal funding freeze thaw

Some claim that due to DEI E.zo., the US Air Force won't teach about the Tuskegee Airmen in basic training. But the @natlparksrvc.bsky.social through a bill signed into law by President Trump in 2019 launched the American WWII Heritage Cities Program in 2019 which recognizes the Tuskegee Airmen.

I took in the Hurricane Helene exhibit by photographer @seanrayford.bsky.social at Richland Library Main today. Stop by before March to check it out!

TODAY JANUARY 21ST

Charleston friends, TODAY- Tuesday, January 31st, is your day to vote in the SC House 113 Special Election! Polls open from 7am - 7pm. Find your polling place at scvotes.org Join @deontedder.bsky.social @edsutton.bsky.social Vote Courtney Waters, SC House 113

The first article I have been able to share on @bsky.app - thanks Substack! The Failure that is the U.S. Homelessness Crisis open.substack.com/pub/cbppnews...

Present: Jim Clyburn, Ro Khanna, Gregory Meeks, Hakeem Jeffries, Lauren Underwood, Byron Donalds, Tim Scott, Cory Booker, Clarence Thomas, Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Charles Brown, Eric Adams, Scott Turner, Vivek Ramaswamy, Lorenzo Sewell, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Usha Vance

Though I can no longer access TikTok via Google Play Store, I have seen the other way of accessing it. HOWEVER, TikTok is still against the law in the US, and the US Supreme Court has not overturned it. SO, until a bill changing that clears Congress and is signed into law, no TikTok use for me.

Unfortunately most people have little understanding of guardianship and conservatorship and why the need is justified in some situations, as are power of attorney and living will documents. Learn as much as you can about them - very important.

I'm listening to 1) people with understanding of/experience with clinically diagnosed dementia, and 2) trained caregivers who provide needed round-the-clock patient care. I pray that families, not strangers, decide what is in the best interest of their loved ones.

I have a question about endorsements in the DNC Chair race: do voting members poll folks in their state to get their take on the candidates? If so, who do they poll, and why? If not, how do they make their decision about who to endorse?

60+ years later and we still need to stop and look at what's going down

Reposting: 1/3 Realtor here! Altadena! Please do not sell your destroyed lot to a corporation that will suck the life out of this community. If you truly need to sell, let me help you find a neighbor or individual who can purchase it. I will not charge you for this.

All 5 living Presidents attending Thursday's state funeral for Jimmy Carter. Photo by @leighvogelphoto.bsky.social UPI

Watch now on @c-span.bsky.social

Government buildings in South Carolina with flags lowered at half-staff for President Jimmy Carter, per Executive orders of Governor @henrymcmaster and President @JoeBiden. Flags are lowered for 30 days from the date of the President's death. His state funeral is January 9, 2025.

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died at age 100, will be honored with a state funeral in Washington DC on January 9, 2025.

With the passing of John Spratt, there are only 3 living SC Democrats who have served in Congress: Jim Clyburn, Joe Cunningham and Robin Tallon.

If the CDC can't and the states won't, County coroners and/or medical examiners must provide the data. The next HHS Secretary should make this a priority.

Members of the South Carolina State Senate who attended Friday's funeral service and celebration of the life of Senator Kay Patterson wore a special commemorative pin. Here is District 32 Senator Ronnie Sabb wearing his pin.

Rest in Power SC Senator Kay Patterson - who went on to glory today. Image: Patterson with his sister-in-law Democratic Party activist Audrey Snead in Round O Darlington County South Carolina - December 11, 2016. 📸 source (c) Catherine Fleming Bruce

FYI - Novosibirsk is a Sister City of Columbia SC

#PresidentBiden issued 1500 pardons today. Now it's your turn to #pardon the people you know who have been subjected to gossip, rumors and whisper campaigns. They likely have not even been charged with a crime. Will you offer them your personal #clemency today?

Leaders of cities, states and nation-states, we implore you: strive to govern in a manner that doesn't leave the majority of your people dancing in the streets upon your departure. 🕊

Say 'Amen', somebody!

Meet Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President-Elect of Namibia. She is the first woman to hold this position, and will assume office on March 21, 2025.

Without a doubt! #JamesSolomonJr

My first post on @bsky.app recognizes the late James Solomon Jr., one of the three SC Black students who integrated the @uofsc.bsky.social in 1963. Solomon passed away on November 29, 2024. Read more about James SolomonJr. at www.museumofeducationwww.museumofeducation.info/1963-solomon...