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Allison McManus

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Managing Director for National Security and International Policy @americanprogress.bsky.social and @capaction.bsky.social Live Free or Die

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Quantian @quantian.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Trump fired the Commissioner of Labor Statistics by tweet just now, in case you're wondering about how reliable job numbers might be getting over the next 3.5 years
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
From @andrewpmiller.bsky.social, @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social: Amid a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the ultimate consequences of President Trump’s military intervention in Iran remain unknown but are potentially deeply damaging to U.S. interests. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
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The Trump Administration’s Reckless Strikes in Iran Raise More Questions Than Answers
Amid a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the ultimate consequences of President Trump’s military intervention in Iran remain unknown but are potentially deeply damaging to U.S. interests. Con...
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andrewpmiller.bsky.social @andrewpmiller.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
In my latest piece for @foreignaffairs.com, I explain why “U.S. intervention in Iran would be a terrible gamble.” “Even if a limited U.S. operation goes according to plan with no retaliation, a decision to intervene in the conflict would…make a sustainable solution harder to achieve.”
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America Is on the Verge of Catastrophe in the Middle East
U.S. intervention in Iran would be a terrible gamble.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The result of Trump's "madman" foreign policy? - Failed to reach any nuclear deal with Iran - Failed to stop Israel from striking - Senior diplomats absent from critical roles - Military focused on domestic deployment while Middle East spirals Trump promised stability and he's delivered chaos.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
President Donald Trump is throwing himself a $45 million military birthday parade while veteran and military families are suffering under the impact of ongoing cuts to critical programs and services. More from @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
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Trump Is Throwing Himself a Birthday Parade While Veterans and Military Families Face Cuts
President Donald Trump is throwing himself a costly military birthday parade while veteran and military families are suffering under the impact of ongoing cuts to critical programs and services.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
The brazen assassination of young Israeli aides is condemnable in every way. A tragic loss that will only jeopardize efforts for peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians. An act of political violence that pours fuel on the fire of antisemitism and tarnishes peaceful pro-Palestinian speech.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Trump has accepted a bribe from the Qataris, plain and simple. His Gulf trip was all about personal benefit - and with new weapons sales and chips deals, he's rewarding his Gulf benefactors at the expense of our national security. I wrote about this here: americanprogress.org/article/trumps
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Trump’s 100 Days of Failing Working Americans
While President Donald Trump promised to lead a “worker’s party,” he has stood up for wealthy corporations—not workers—in his first 100 days in office.
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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
If enacted, this would be the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in a single law in U.S. history.
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Mia Ives-Rublee @seemiaroll.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
When you organize at 1am with friends in the rain to protect Medicaid...
Photo of me and Elena in front of the Capital Building. Elena holds a Little Lobbyists sign. Photo of me, Elena, Carol, Maria, Tory, and Matthew in front of the Capital building. Photo of Matthew interviewing Representative Maxwell Frost. Tory holds the light to keep them lit in the night.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Trump's nominations for key national security positions have made clear their radical and extremist views. Learn more from @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social‬ and Dan Herman on why Congress must reject their nominations: www.americanprogress.org/article/all-...
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All the President’s Extremists: How the Trump Administration’s National Security Nominees Threaten Americans’ Safety
These Trump administration nominees for key national security positions have exhibited extremist views that are dangerous for Americans’ safety. Congress should reject their nominations.
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
The FBI just arrested a sitting judge.
FBI Director Kash Patel

@FBIDirectorKash
Just NOW, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on charges of obstruction — after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week.

We believe Judge Dugan intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, allowing the subject — an illegal alien — to evade arrest. 

Thankfully our agents chased down the perp on foot and he’s been in custody since, but the Judge’s obstruction created increased danger to the public.

We will have more to share soon. Excellent work 
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
A new joint report from CAP's @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social and @robertbenson92.bsky.social & @feps-europe.eu brings together 10 leading voices from the U.S. and Europe to offer perspectives on 5 of the most pressing issues shaping the future of the transatlantic alliance:
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Trade, Trust, and Transition: Shaping the Next Transatlantic Chapter
The Center for American Progress and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies offer essays on the most pressing transatlantic issues.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Trump's statement that Crimea will stay with Russia shreds the principle of a nation's right to sovereignty. He's again siding with Putin and again rewarding a brutal, illegal occupation. These words echo beyond Russia and threaten peoples the world over. apnews.com/article/russ...
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Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump says “Crimea will stay with Russia.” It's a definitive statement about the need for Ukraine to cede territory to end the war.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Spending taxpayer dollars to install a makeup room at the Pentagon while pushing out DoD staff representing hundreds of years of valuable knowledge on our country's security needs.... This is totally how you own the libs. www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
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Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
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Ben Verdi @benverdi.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
The world deserves better than this administration's cruelty and chaos. @americanprogress.bsky.social is hosting a virtual conversation on Monday 04/28 to lay out the domestic and international harms Trump's DOGE is inflicting by shuttering USAID. www.americanprogress.org/events/cutti...
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Cutting Deep Abroad and at Home: Slashing Foreign Assistance Causes Worldwide Harm
Please join the Center for American Progress for the third in a series of virtual events highlighting the impact that DOGE’s cuts are having on the lives of everyday Americans; this event will focus o...
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
The latest round of Signalgate revelations is far from surprising. Hegseth is woefully unfit for the SecDef role and every day he spends in it is another day that puts servicemembers and Americans at risk. This is exactly what we warned about in January. www.americanprogress.org/article/pete...
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Pete Hegseth Is Unfit To Lead the Pentagon
Pete Hegseth lacks the credibility and experience required to lead a body as massive and as critical as the Department of Defense; his confirmation as secretary of defense would be a major risk to Ame...
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fbakkerfrank.bsky.social @fbakkerfrank.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
The panelists @leilasadat1.bsky.social, Lana Baydas, @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social, Josh Paul and @leoncastjan.bsky.social discuss to what extent International Law can contribute to accountability in the supply chain, to prevent human rights abuses, violations of IHL and environmental degradation.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
The Trump administration talks a lot about combatting antisemitism when it's rounding up brown college students for protesting the war in Gaza, but let's be real: it's completely cool with white supremacism. This is not a drill. It's a real threat to Jews across the country.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Ok yes the new round of tariffs will cost Americans more than the last round BUT the recession forecasts haven't changed AND none of our trade partners trust us anymore BUT manufacturers are also screwed. Feeling super liberated!
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
The "Panzer" reference is common for neo Nazis and white supremacists. It's hard to think of any justifiable explanation, particularly given Kent's affiliations with right wing militias. Having him lead the NCTC will absolutely send a green light to domestic extremists across the country.
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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Trump is planning to give the Pentagon a TRILLION dollar budget. You heard that right - $1 trillion for a bloated agency that can't pass an audit. And they'll pay for it by gutting programs necessary for Americans’ health & wellbeing. What an absolute disgrace.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
The Trump administration’s trade war is taking a sledgehammer to the U.S. economy with collateral damage that will touch every American family, who will find prices higher and supply chains disrupted.
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Trump’s Trade War is a Major Economic and Strategic Blunder
Despite proclaiming it “liberation day,” the Trump administration’s tariffs are hurting the U.S. economy, increasing inflation, and leaving America isolated on the world stage.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
The presence of Chinese fighters on Ukrainian soil is a hugely troubling development. If these are PLA, China's entrée into the war exponentially raises the stakes of the conflict and calls into question China's stance on global "non interference." apnews.com/article/russ...
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese men were caught fighting alongside Russia
Ukraine's president says the military has captured two Chinese men fighting alongside the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region.
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Alex Wall @alexbwall.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
🚨Things you need to buy are about to get WAYYYY more expensive because of Trump's tariffs🚨 NEW analysis from @americanprogress.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/exam...
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Genuine solutions for making D.C. safer will come from its communities and the leaders they elect to represent them.
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How DC’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe
Washington, D.C., is seeing results from its efforts to address the public safety challenges it faces, but interference from federal lawmakers is threatening to undo progress.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 06/04/2025
Yesterday, we sent a historically big message to Trump, Musk, and the GOP — and we also sent a signal to all those who agree with us but have spent the last few months feeling shaken, hopeless, and afraid. #handsoff
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Stand Up America @standupamerica.com · 03/04/2025
It’s time to stand up together for each other and for our democracy. One way to do that is by participating in the Hands Off! National Day of Action this Saturday, April 5th. Find your local Hands Off! event by texting HANDSOFF to 63033.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
“Thousands and thousands of faculty are scared to death, because the federal government is completely unhinged.” Todd Wolfson, president of @aaup.bsky.social, on Trump's attack on universities and education: www.bloomberg.com/news/article... ‬
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It’s Nonstop Disaster Planning on College Campuses
The pandemic closed campuses and pushed enrollment off a cliff, yet two months of Trump is already causing more disruption—especially in research.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 04/04/2025
If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.
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"Know Your Protest Rights.
You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents.
If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Trump started trade wars that are wiping out Americans' savings, but is he at the White House mitigating damage to save the economy? No! He's off to Florida to hit the links with Saudi business leaders, grifting to personally enrich himself and his family. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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LIV Golf, Saudi relationships pull Trump to Florida as markets rage
The president’s dinner with golfing leaders, hosted at his club, comes as the global economic order reels from Trump’s tariffs announcement.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Trump's insane tariffs are a massive scheme for coercion and corruption. But costs for families will increase by the thousands this year. Stocks are already plummeting. Unions say they won't bring back jobs. Trade partners will retaliate and turn away from the U.S. Nero fiddles while Rome burns.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Republicans' absolute intransigence and failure to pursue any accountability around Signalgate isn't just hypocrisy - it's a fundamental ambivalence around national security that fails our American servicemembers deployed abroad and civilians at home.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Now that both foreign assistance and the LGBTQ+ community are under attack from the Trump administration, gains in the global fight against HIV/AIDS are at risk. @calebllsmith.bsky.social recently joined @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social to discuss: buff.ly/fF5K0K7
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Tom Moore @thmoore.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
This is bribery. Also extortion, but also bribery.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
I wonder if Putin thanked Trump for shutting down Voice of America when they spoke today, or if they just exchanged knowing smiles over the phone. www.cnn.com/2025/03/15/m...
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Voice of America channels fall silent as Trump administration guts agency and cancels contracts | CNN Business
The Voice of America may not live up to its ambitious name for much longer.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Trump isn't about efficiency, he's about cruelty. @govpritzker.illinois.gov calls out how the Trump admin's incompetence and ill will is devastating Americans across the country. He also tells us there's another way. Watch with us @americanprogress.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/live/jwa0xSH...
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
As Israel resumes attacks in Gaza, can't help but think Trump squandered a golden opportunity to secure a more enduring peace. He failed because, at the end of the day, he doesn't care about peace any more than Netanyahu. Once again, innocent civilians will pay the price for U.S. policy failures.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 18/03/2025
In particular, he wants to know how many people could be deported without due process under Trump's use of this archaic law.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
As the Trump admin carries out deadly airstrikes in Yemen, remember that Hegseth has removed senior independent military lawyers, and he's ended civilian harm mitigation programs. This is systematically removing safeguards to ensure respect for laws of war. We should be very, very concerned.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Invoking the Alien Enemies Act, threatening to use the DOJ, weaponizing terrorism statutes: Trump's dangerous abuses of power mark a slide toward authoritarianism. These acts should concern every American who values freedom from tyranny. My statement: www.americanprogress.org/press/statem...
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STATEMENT: Trump’s Invocation of Alien Enemies Act Puts the Safety of All Americans at Risk
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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 10/03/2025
So pro-“freedom of speech” that Republicans will DETAIN you if you disagree with them. This is actual cancel culture.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
If you aren't aware of the Heritage Foundation's Project Esther, you should be. We are seeing steps to destroy freedom of speech, association, and assembly within two years, as advertised under a "willing administration." Yes, this is about pro-Palestinian speech but it goes beyond.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 09/03/2025
re the previous repost: if they can disappear permanent residents they can disappear citizens
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ACLU @aclu.org · 09/03/2025
Ripping a student from their home, challenging their immigration status, and detaining them solely based on political viewpoint will chill student speech and advocacy across campuses nationwide. Political speech should never be a basis of punishment or lead to deportation.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
This is a welcome start to a real plan for moving forward from perpetual war and destruction in Gaza. Again, the rest of the world is moving on in diplomacy without the United States. Of course, the plan will still require Israeli - and therefore U.S. buy in. Very tenuous.
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Patricia Bauman died a year ago. ActBlue is a payment processor. Almost anyone who’s given to a D candidate in the last 20 years could be mischaracterized as a “ActBlue funder.” Listing five Jews, two of whom are long dead, as “ActBlue funders” secretly behind the Tesla protests is antisemitism.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
"American political leaders at all levels have an opportunity to push back against the far-right plans by demonstrating solidarity with Israelis and Palestinians fighting for the space to build power and advance democracy." From @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social :
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It's Time for a Just and Lasting Peace in Israel and Palestine
The struggle for the future of Israel and Palestine is at a crossroads as US President Donald Trump vows to "take over" the Gaza Strip.
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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
The Republican government funding bill has moved the country closer to a shutdown. A "clean" CR could have stuck to the budget deal that the GOP itself spearheaded. Or it could have stuck to current funding levels. The GOP approach did neither, instead increasing defense while cutting non-defense.
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Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Proud to live in D.C., a city with its roots in activism, resistance, and racial justice. Angry at the Trump admin and Republican Congress' efforts to undermine our independence, kneecap our budgets, and attack our celebrated spaces. They can paint over BLM plaza but they can't erase history.
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