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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration has revoked grant funding designed to add high school teachers of diverse backgrounds and used to address California's shortage of math, science, special ed and bilin...

Trump administration cuts $3.2 million Sonoma State program that helped aspiring teachers

The Trump administration has revoked grant funding designed to add high school teachers of diverse backgrounds and used to address California’s shortage of math, science, special ed and bilin…

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 1h

of course it won't. but that doesn't mean they don't believe it.

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Katie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · 2h

This is a jaw-dropping, terrifying number. The CDC's workforce has decreased by 3,000 people since January.

A Quarter of the CDC Is Gone

Another round of terminations, combined with previous layoffs and departures, has reduced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workforce by about 3,000 people since January.

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 1h

Among unelected Republican operatives, it’s probably a close race between Mike Davis and Leonard Leo over who has most shaped the federal judiciary from top to bottom

Berny Belvedere @bernybelvedere.bsky.social · 2h

“Banter”

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 1h

talking about the US only. Europe is similar. Don't know about Australia.

michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 2h

yes, architects & engineers swear an oath to uphold a code of ethics. If they break that code, they can be desciplined by suspension of their license, removal of their license, and criminal proceedings. Again, I'm not defending Nuzzi.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 2h

get back to me when you find the oath to which journalists swear.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 2h

No. Journalism is not a profession because
recognized professions are occupations that have specific qualifications, regulations, or official recognition, often requiring a license, certificate, or degree to practice.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 2h

so you're saying that Maine voters would support her for Govenor but not for Senator because of the difference in job description? That doesn't make sense because Governors have much more power than Senators.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 2h

I'm not defending Nuzzi, but there is no valid comparison between what she did as a journalist & an attorney.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 2h

obvious difference is that journalists are not legally bound by a code of ethics.

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Ragnarok Lobster @eclecticbrotha1.bsky.social · 4h

"Those young Republicans are doing bigotry the right way."

~ by Ezra Klein

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 4h

Key witness statement in China spy row to be published, says Starmer

Statement by deputy national security adviser was central to CPS decision to withdraw spying charges against two men * UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street will publish a witness statement from the deputy national security adviser that is seen as central to the decision to withdraw spying charges against two British men, Keir Starmer has said. Updating MPs at the start of prime minister’s questions, Starmer said the statement by Matthew Collins would be released after a “short process” to ensure all the information within it could be published. Continue reading...

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 4h

Reagan.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 4h

it was never about free speech. It's always been about people wanting to say the most reprehensible things online & not suffer any consequences from their audience.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 4h

This has been discussed for 10 years & gave us turnip twice so I'm not going to do this again. Figure it out for yourself. Have a good one.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 4h

in 30 yrs, bernie introduced only 8 bills which became laws.

In 5 yrs, aoc has introduced 0 bills which became law.

In 12 yrs, warren has introduced 11 bills which became law.

In other words, bernie & aoc have done nothing for ordinary Americans.

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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 5h

I was told that Trump had achieved peace in the Middle East

Israel keeps Gaza border crossing closed while reducing aid deliveries

The ceasefire on Wednesday was largely holding, although Hamas described Israeli attacks in Gaza as violations of the agreement.

www.npr.org

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 5h

broad brush. Too simplistic.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 5h

then they should present that argument. But they aren't.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 5h

she won statewide w/ that platform 5 years ago. Has Maine changed that much in just 5 years?

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 5h

they deliberately overlook the 'mark of the beast' they are wearing on their heads.

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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 6h

There are lots of people concerned about Ed Markey's age who wanted him to get primaried. Yet the universal reaction this morning to Seth Moulton running seems to be, "Yeah, I'll stick with Markey."

That's how much Moulton sucks.

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michele collins @michelecollins5411.bsky.social · 5h

everytime Pritzker gets the chance, he should call Illinois 'The Land of Lincoln'.

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Jemma Forte @jemmaforte.bsky.social · 22h

1970's: CEOs earn 20 x more than average worker
2025: CEOs earn 122 x more than average worker
The richest 1% own 50% of entire country's wealth.

Obscene inequality has been normalised.

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