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Alexandra Burack

@aburack.bsky.social
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Poet, Editor, Adjunct Professor of Creative Writing

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Robyn Swirling @rswirling.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
The first things I do when added to a new group chat are 1. Check who all else is in there 2. Text the person who added me to ask who the unknown numbers are So not a single one of these people in charge of our whole entire national defense has the detail orientation to check a group chat list??
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️ STARTING TOMORROW. Nevada. Arizona. Colorado. You, me, and Bernie. Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙 See you there 💪🏽🌞
Fight the Oligarchy Rally Poster with event details for: Las Vegas, NV, Tempe, AZ, Greeley, CO, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Outright thuggery. A hearing has been scheduled in the USIP lawsuit as of 2:00 this afternoon on a motion for a TRO. Seems likely a lot of stuff will be destroyed just in the interim, because the DOGE folks know they can smash quickly before the pushback from the courts.
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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
In effectively a single blink of the historical eye, we’ve seen our entire constitutional system simply … stop. We can clearly see what’s happening is wrong—illegal and unconstitutional—and the actors who can do something about that just … aren’t. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-s-...
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America's "Constitutional Crash"
This isn't "just" a crisis.
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Sarah Posner @sarahposner.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
"To put things into perspective: I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family and even politicians advocating for me. Yet, I was still detained for nearly two weeks. Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there."
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AkivaMCohen @akivamcohen.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The plus to this is that Gorsuch self-evidently will need to recuse when this gets to SCOTUS, making any DC Circuit decision *much* more likely to be upheld 4-4 at the worst
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Alexandra Burack @aburack.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
I still don't understand why ignoring a FEDERAL Court Order does not result in a penalty.
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Orange Dick Tater Hater @realbiscuitspaw.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
priorities
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Bill McKay @mckay4senate.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
The New York Times is the first to put out comprehensive estimates on the cost of a year without U.S.A.I.D. and they’re higher than I thought: - 1.65 million deaths from AIDS - 500,000 from lack of vaccines - 550,000 from lack of food aid - 290,000 from malaria - 310,000 from TB
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/03/2025
Murphy: "The president is continuing to act unconstitutionally. He shut down some of our most important programs that protect us abroad, like Radio Free Europe, that were funded & authorized in that spending bill. So it doesn't seem like we have restrained any of the president's lawlessness."
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Alexandra Burack @aburack.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
We are, in many places not covered by media to which you may have access. Do note the most vulnerable Americans are over 65, chronically ill, or in nursing homes, & necessarily prioritize daily access to food/medicine, itself a form of protest when oligarchs want us just dead.
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Alexandra Burack @aburack.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Folks outside the U.S.: we who predicted the current neo-fascism have been doing our best to end it, simultaneous to losing our jobs, health insurance, student loans, savings, & places to live. The best way you can be allies to anti-fascist Americans is to welcome us to your countries as refugees.
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
In the Alien Enemies Act-related case in which Chief Judge Boasberg issued a TRO this morning, he is holding his class certification hearing now. Background at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/alien-enem...
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump admin from deporting several Venezuelans
The ACLU and Democracy Forward filed suit early Saturday in advance of Trump's expected effort to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. DOJ is appealing the TRO.
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Alexandra Burack @aburack.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Isn't it illegal to invoke a War Powers Act when no foreign enemy is at war with the USA and Congress has not declared war?
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 15/03/2025
The Musk-rats are firing people who block their access to your private tax records. Data is money to the billionaire tech bros, so look out. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20% staff cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.
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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Neville Chamberlain celebrated "peace in our time" Schumer and his 9 Senate appeasers can celebrate this piece of shit CR in their time.
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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The fact congressional Democrats have not hired three dozen D&D rules lawyers with oppositional defiant disorder and turned them loose on parliamentary procedure with the goal of maximum obstruction is such a fucking missed opportunity
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Brown Eyed Susan @browneyedsusan.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Voting with MAGA to censure Al Green is a deal breaker. They've already voted across the aisle for Trump's nominees instead of blocking. The party is in crisis while everyone is trying to kiss Trump's ass. Trump is a Nazi. To vote with his people makes another a Nazi by proxy. Cut it out, assholes.
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Alexandra Burack @aburack.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
No more freedom of the press/freedom of speech, apparently.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
French Senator Claude Malhuret: "Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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Jesspooka Kant 🎃 @jessdkant.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
If you cannot call it what it is when all in a week: a government removes every mention of a group of people, destroys information about them en masse, bans their discussion in schools, restricts their ability to travel and starts seizing and refusing their official identification, when will you?
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Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com · 03/03/2025
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Jason @jasonfest.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
My drawing displaying the 37 senators that voted for an anti-trans, anti-lgbtq+ bill (the NDAA) before Trump got into office and when Democrats controlled the Senate. Biden signed it. These senators obeyed in advance.
Drawing displaying the 37 senators that voted for an anti-trans, anti-lgbtq+ bill ( the NDAA ) before Trump got into office with the caption: They obeyed in advance.

 They are: Michael Bennett of Colorado, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Maria Cantwell of Washington, Ben Cardin of Maryland, Tom Carper of Delaware, Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania, Chris Coons of Delaware, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, Dick Durbin of Illinois, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, John Hickenlooper of Colorado, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Tim Kaine of Virginia, Mark Kelly of Arizona, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico, Chris Murphy of Connecticut, Patty Murray of Washington, Jon Ossoff of Georgia, Alex Padilla of California, Gary Peters of Michigan, Jack Reed of Rhode Island, Jacky Rosen of Nevada, Brian Schatz of Hawaii, Chuck Schumer of New York, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Tina Smith of Minnesota, Jon Tester of Montana, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Mark Warner of Virginia, Raphael Warnock of Georgia, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island.

In the corner of the cartoon is a dying butterfly in trans colors.
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
All part of the GOP plan.
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Alexandra Burack @aburack.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Immense gratitude to @bulbculture.bsky.social for the honor of appearing in their outstanding literary magazine, and the double honor of being featured in their Shine a Light project!
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Kate Clancy @kateclancy.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
"No senator has blockaded the Trump administration's appointments to demand Musk be removed, investigated, and prosecuted. No judges have locked anyone up for contempt yet, despite a stance from the administration of unbroken contempt toward the courts. "
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Blue Freedom Quest 💙🌊💙🌊 @bluefreedomquest.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
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Larry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Democrats have added 🎯targets to their list of 2026 vulnerable Republicans And one of those is #CA40 Rep Young Kim Kim is now pledging she won't vote for a budget bill that does not protect Medicaid & address SALT caps 👀 KEEP THE PRESSURE ON HER: (202) 225-4111 (714) 984-2440 c: @indivisible.org
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Alexandra Burack @aburack.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
THANK YOU with all my heart for the opportunity to talk about "With Wormwood at the Craps Table" and my writing in general. Kudos to Bulb Culture Collective for curating one of the most exciting lit mags online! 💖
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
There might be an assumption that DOGE is bringing in incredible coders to replace bureaucrats. But that is not the case. Some DOGE members applied to the US Digital Service before Trump took office. None of them got very far, because they lacked basic skills. From a founding member of USDS.
The process involved: resume review, two technical competencies reviews (tq1 and tq2) and a testing for EQ, too (brain matters 🧠 , so does ♥️ ). Here’s what I’ve learned so far (from trusted sources). When they tried to bring on some of the DOGE engineers through the front door:
- Luke Farritor failed RESUME review (didn’t even make it past the most basic part)
- Jordan Wick failed TQ1 *and* TQ2
- “Ally B” wasn’t even put through the official process and was pushed through the process without any formal technical competencies testing.
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
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Doctors for America @drsforamerica.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Cuts to Medicaid would cause millions of Americans to lose access to care. Join us for 30 minutes as we call our Members of Congress together. Register here: bit.ly/DoC_227
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Common Defense @commondefense.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Trump and Hegseth’s Reckless Purge of Military Leadership Endangers National Security. Common Defense calls on Congress, military leaders, and every American who cares about democracy to speak out and stand against this dangerous coup in the making.
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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
I repeat, if you or a loved one was recently fired from the federal government during your probationary period, and the reason you were given was poor performance, please reach out to us at www.centerforemploymentjustice.com. We have a plan and may be able to help you.
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CEJ- Advocates in the Workplace
The balance of power in the workplace has long favored employers, making justice an uphill battle for employees facing unfair treatment. Legal costs, complex regulations, and employer tactics often deter workers from asserting their rights. The Center for Employment Justice (CEJ) was founded to change this—empowering employees through fearless advocacy and strategic legal action. Justice is more than settlements; it’s about vindicating rights, protecting dignity, and driving systemic change. With deep expertise in employment law, we counter employer roadblocks and ensure financial barriers don’t stand in the way. Every employee who fights back strengthens protections for all, and at CEJ, we relentlessly pursue fair outcomes, change lives, and reshape workplace law.
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Lawrence Solum @lsolum.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Legal Theory Bookworm: "Justice Abandoned" by Barkow, buff.ly/3Xgboev - The Legal Theory Bookworm recommends Justice Abandoned: How the Supreme Court Ignored the Constitution and Enabled Mass Incarceration by Rachel Elise Barkow.
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Maureen Langloss @maureenlangloss.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
“Together, you and he are dismantling our government, undermining the rule of law and harming the most vulnerable in our society.”
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Alexandra Burack @aburack.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
THIS is a superb demonstration of speaking truth to power. PLEASE READ. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
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My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Musk took over the US government with graft and is using it—in combination with his space launch firm—to exploit an allied country that’s suffering under Russian invasion for its mineral rights. The scheme is so imperiously evil I feel like audiences wouldn’t find it believable in a Bond villain.
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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
ProPublica is recording the casualties of the DOGE purge, highlighting the scale of what is being lost as public health programs and seasoned experts are caught in the Trump administration’s blunt-force drive to shrink the federal government. Read 👇 by @anniewaldman.bsky.social @deldeib.bsky.social
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They Worked to Prevent Death. The Trump Administration Fired Them.
Public health teams are being gutted, imperiling efforts to safeguard organ donation and prevent maternal and infant death. Many workers expressed fear at what would happen to the work they left behin...
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EL BARTO ANTI-WORK @elbarto.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
The cover to "This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed: How guns made the civil rights movement possible
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Anonymous @youranonjd.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
🚨 Stay Prepared, Stay Empowered! We’ve created a Citizen Guide to help you navigate extreme situations like Martial Law- not to alarm, but to inform. 🌐💡Again - not sounding an alarm, just informing. Print it out or save it offline so you can access it anytime, even without the internet.
1. Introduction to Martial Law
What is Martial Law?
Martial law is the temporary imposition of direct military control over civil functions or the suspension of civil law. Governments may declare martial law during emergencies such as natural disasters, war, or civil unrest. However, misuse of martial law can undermine democratic rights and civil liberties.
Legal Foundations of Martial Law:
In many countries, martial law can only be declared under specific conditions and often requires approval from the legislative branch. In the United States, for example, the Posse Comitatus Act limits the use of federal military personnel in enforcing domestic policies.
Potential Misuses of Martial Law:
Throughout history, martial law has been misused to consolidate power, suppress dissent, and restrict civil freedoms. Citizens should be aware of their rights and prepared to respond to unlawful declarations of martial law.
2. Historical Examples of Martial Law
- United States (1863): President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus during the Civil War.
- Poland (1981): Martial law used to suppress political opposition, leading to mass protests.
- Philippines (1972): Marcos declared martial law, leading to human rights abuses.
- Myanmar (2021): Military coup imposed martial law, sparking international condemnation.
- South Korea (2024): President Yoon declared martial law in response to escalating tensions. [Read More](https://www.csis.org/analysis/yoon-declares-martial-law-south-
korea3. Understanding False Flag Events
A false flag event is an act committed to appear as though it was carried out by another party, often used to justify extreme government measures.
Historical Examples:
- Reichstag Fire (1933): Used by Nazi Germany to consolidate power.
- Gulf of Tonkin Incident (1964): Led to increased U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
4. Citizen Response to Illegally Declared Martial Law
Legal Actions:
- Consult constitutional lawyers and civil rights groups.
- File lawsuits to challenge unlawful orders.
- Document human rights violations with time-stamped evidence.
Community Organization:
- Build local support networks for food, shelter, and information.
- Establish safe meeting points and alternative evacuation routes.
- Organize peaceful protests and advocacy campaigns.5. Why Decentralized Networks Matter
In times of crisis, especially under martial law or internet blackouts, centralized communication channels may be censored, monitored, or shut down. Decentralized networks allow for peer-to-peer communication, protecting privacy and ensuring information flow even when traditional channels are compromised.
**Setting Up Now is Crucial:**
- Pre-install decentralized apps and tools.
- Familiarize yourself with offline communication methods.
- Establish local communication groups using decentralized platforms.
Recommended Platforms:
- **Briar**: An app that uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, even without internet access. [Briar Website](https://briarproject.org)
- **Mesh Networks**: Establish local networks that bypass centralized control.
- **Serval Mesh**: Designed for disaster scenarios, allowing phones to communicate without infrastructure. [Serval Project) (https://www.servalproject.org)
- **goTenna Mesh**: A popular off-grid communication tool using small devices that pair with smartphones. [goTenna Website](https://www.gotenna.com)
- **TOR & VPNs**: Mask identity and evade government firewalls.
- **The Onion Router (TOR)**: A highly secure browser that anonymizes internet activity. [TOR Project] (https://www.torproject.org)
- **ProtonVPN**: A widely trusted VPN service with a strong commitment to privacy.
[ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com)
- **Mastodon**: A decentralized social media platform that allows users to communicate without centralized servers. [Mastodon Website](https://mastodon.social)
- **Session**: A decentralized messaging app with end-to-end encryption. [Session
Website](https://getsession.org)6. Emergency Actions Checklist
- Stockpile essential supplies (food, water, medicine).
- Back up important documents and store in a secure location.
- Establish encrypted communication channels with family and community.
- Know your legal rights and how to contact civil liberties organizations.
7. Resources and Contacts
Key Organizations:
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): www.aclu.org
- Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): www.eff.org
- National Lawyers Guild: www.nlg.org
- Amnesty International: www.amnesty.org
Hotlines and Legal Assistance:
- Civil Rights Emergency Hotline: 1-800-555-1234
- Legal Aid Society: www.legalaid.org
- Freedom of the Press Hotline: 1-888-123-4567
8. Websites and Further Reading
- Freedom of the Press Foundation: www.freedom.press
- International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group: www.iclmg.ca
- Center for Constitutional Rights: www.ccrjustice.org
- Privacy International: www.privacyinternational.org
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Alexandra Burack @aburack.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Crucial information! Thank you SO much for preparing this guide!
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
New: DOGE's spending has been secret. No longer. My colleagues have uncovered it. www.propublica.org/article/doge...
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Dan @djlane.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
#ProudBlue I must ask America, if you aren’t willing to fight, are you and your family willing to die? You just voted in a party that, Doesn’t believe in Climate Change, vaccines, societal safety nets, equality and rights for average Americans. If you don’t fight, you die. Simply put.
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Alan Rosenblatt @drdigipol.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
It is clear that Musk’s motivations are all about his own self-interest. Trump is allowing Musk to operate with zero accountability.
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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
between this guy and vance feels like we are seeing the first ever political movement with a core value of actively hating your own children
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Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak @alikodjak.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
We have received hundreds of tips from readers. Many have helped us identify the people helping Musk, who has not been elected to any office, force out government employees and shutter federal offices. @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/elon...
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The Staffers Helping Elon Musk Dismantle and Downsize the U.S. Government, One Agency at a Time
Musk and his lieutenants are reshaping the government and its mission with the blessing of President Trump. ProPublica has confirmed the names and roles of more than 30 staffers affiliated with the bi...
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Hell In A Bucket @lunalorax.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
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