Trump and Musk’s attack on USAid is causing global chaos. Millions of lives are now at risk
On top of the human cost, the US’s soft power and influence is disappearing. Russia and China will fill the void
By Devi Sridhar for the Gardian, 2-13-2025
It's official: Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an anti-vaxxer, AIDS-denialist, and conspiracy theorist has been confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a highly partisan move that will harm all people in the US. We must commit to fighting his disinformation as he takes office.
— Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran.com) February 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Order to Drop Adams Case Prompts Resignations in New York and Washington
The interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District and five officials with the federal public integrity unit quit after the Justice Department ordered charges against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped.
By William K. Rashbaum, Benjamin Weiser, Jonah E. Bromwich and Maggie Haberman for the NY Times, 2-13-2025
NEW: My office is hearing that DOGE is now at the IRS. That means Musk's henchmen are in a position to dig through a trove of data about every taxpayer in America. And if your refund is delayed, they could very well be the reason.
— Senator Ron Wyden (@wyden.senate.gov) February 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
NEW This may be one of the most important cases. Doe 1-26 vs. Elon Musk and DOGE Complaint: "Attempted government takeover" in violation of the Appointments Clause. www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw.bsky.social) February 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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The Most Stunning Detail of the Eric Adams–Trump Corruption Scandal So Far
DOJ prosecutors are sending scorching resignation letters.
By Alexander Sammon for Slate, 2-15-2025
‼️ The National Park Service has REMOVED mentions of transgender people being involved with Stonewall. Not only did the remove the world "Transgender" but changed "LGBTQ+" to "LGBQ+". The federal government is attempting to erase us and take away our history. This pride, we riot.
— Allison Chapman (@alli.gay) February 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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DOGE’s Illegal Takeover Pulls From Fascist Playbooks
When we see a parallel government taking shape, we should not refrain from calling fascism what it is.
By Schuyler Mitchell for TruthOut, 2-12-2025