Musk aides restrict access to federal employee data systems Musk's team works around the clock, installs sofa beds at OPM Concerns include cybersecurity and lack of oversight
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In my sewing room, thou shalt not… ask when it’s going to be done.
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Hello world! ”henlo boomer” It’s Pajamas Friday! “wasnt yesterday pajamas thursday” YES! Every day is Pajamas ***day when you work from home!
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Can I re-learn how to crochet and make this absolute unit from 2020? The last time I crocheted something, it was 1972. ”Let’s knock out 2020 with THE BEST CROCHET PROJECT OF THE YEAR!!! It’s 100% Soft’s Dumpster Fire!!! Truck asked if I wanted to translate his iconic and super popular Dumpster Fire…” Link: Dumpster Fire Crochet Pattern w/ 100% Soft
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I'm listening to the Bob Cesca podcast, featuring Driftglass and Bluegal from the Professional Left Podcast, and feeling inspired to dust off my old #realitybased blog and Say Something. Because back when the Blogosphere was a thing, one result was arguably the election of Barack Obama.
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Do what you can to make community connections, support good causes, and refuse to comply with unjust “authority.” ”Our resistance to fascistic policies must be grounded in our sense of justice, rather than arguments about what’s legal.” Link: Trump Needs Public Cooperation to Enact a Fascist Vision. Here’s How We Refuse.
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Thank you for your service, Michael Fanone. I hope you continue to stand strong for yourself and your family. You were right to spend quality time with your family rather than watching yesterday’s disgraceful inauguration. And I hope that you find a rewarding job that makes you happy and fulfilled. What happened to you is disgusting and you deserve better from America. ”Michael Fanone worked for the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia for twenty years.” Link: Jen Rubin interviews Michael Fanone, former DC police officer
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Daily Show host Desi Lydic mocks DJT, as mockery is his kryptonite. “In the midst of chaos,” the comedian/actress commented, “Donald Trump is taking action by opening up the strategic nickname reserve.” Link: Daily Show host brutally mocks Republicans rushing to defend Trump’s ‘dumb ideas’
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Robert Hubbel’s SubStack post today is a clarion call AND a dose of sanity. His comment section is full of people supporting each other over California wildfires, extreme weather, and all the Trump chaos. ”The events of Tuesday (discussed in more detail below) confirm that the decision of the grassroots movements to organize in opposition and resistance to Trump’s agenda is both righteous and necessary. Someone must hold back the tide of disinformation and depravity that is central to Trump’s agenda.” Link: A maddening day confirms our mission.
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Interesting advice, but don’t lie to law enforcement. We still have the right to remain silent, and the moral duty to shield the vulnerable. The people who do the hardest jobs in the US deserve our support. Quote: ”Choose as your New Year’s mantra that great civic-minded slogan: ‘If you saw something, no you didn’t’” Link: Here’s a New Year’s resolution for Trump’s America: no snitching | Hamilton Nolan