Reposted by Allison McManusQuantian @quantian.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Trump 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 681826509
Reposted by Allison McManusCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 25/06/2025From @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-...americanprogress.orgThe Trump Administration’s Reckless Strikes in Iran Raise More Questions Than AnswersAmid 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... 083
Reposted by Allison McManusandrewpmiller.bsky.social @andrewpmiller.bsky.social · 21/06/2025In 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.”foreignaffairs.comAmerica Is on the Verge of Catastrophe in the Middle EastU.S. intervention in Iran would be a terrible gamble. 0103
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 13/06/2025The 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. 020
Reposted by Allison McManusCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 05/06/2025President 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...americanprogress.orgTrump Is Throwing Himself a Birthday Parade While Veterans and Military Families Face CutsPresident 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. 43617
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 22/05/2025The 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. 020
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Trump 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/trumpsamericanprogress.orgTrump’s 100 Days of Failing Working AmericansWhile 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. 031
Reposted by Allison McManusBobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 21/05/2025If enacted, this would be the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in a single law in U.S. history. 19682330
Reposted by Allison McManusMia Ives-Rublee @seemiaroll.bsky.social · 21/05/2025When you organize at 1am with friends in the rain to protect Medicaid... 512529
Reposted by Allison McManusCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Trump'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-...americanprogress.orgAll the President’s Extremists: How the Trump Administration’s National Security Nominees Threaten Americans’ SafetyThese Trump administration nominees for key national security positions have exhibited extremist views that are dangerous for Americans’ safety. Congress should reject their nominations. 074
Reposted by Allison McManusMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 25/04/2025The FBI just arrested a sitting judge. 40993914021
Reposted by Allison McManusCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 24/04/2025A 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:americanprogress.orgTrade, Trust, and Transition: Shaping the Next Transatlantic ChapterThe Center for American Progress and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies offer essays on the most pressing transatlantic issues. 061
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Trump'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...apnews.comTrump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in UkraineU.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. 297
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Spending 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...cbsnews.comHegseth orders makeup studio installed at PentagonDefense 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. 010
Reposted by Allison McManusBen Verdi @benverdi.bsky.social · 21/04/2025The 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...americanprogress.orgCutting Deep Abroad and at Home: Slashing Foreign Assistance Causes Worldwide HarmPlease 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... 35919
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 21/04/2025The 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...americanprogress.orgPete Hegseth Is Unfit To Lead the PentagonPete 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... 0199
Reposted by Allison McManusfbakkerfrank.bsky.social @fbakkerfrank.bsky.social · 18/04/2025The 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. 142
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 12/04/2025The 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. 010
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Ok 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! 020
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 09/04/2025The "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. 011
Reposted by Allison McManusPublic Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Trump 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. 1113350
Reposted by Allison McManusCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 08/04/2025The 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.americanprogress.orgTrump’s Trade War is a Major Economic and Strategic BlunderDespite 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. 0236
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 09/04/2025The 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...apnews.comUkraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese men were caught fighting alongside RussiaUkraine's president says the military has captured two Chinese men fighting alongside the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region. 000
Reposted by Allison McManusAlex 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... 58963361
Reposted by Allison McManusCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Genuine solutions for making D.C. safer will come from its communities and the leaders they elect to represent them.americanprogress.orgHow DC’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents SafeWashington, 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. 0134
Reposted by Allison McManusIndivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 06/04/2025Yesterday, 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 22360401392
Reposted by Allison McManusStand Up America @standupamerica.com · 03/04/2025It’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. 3479190
Reposted by Allison McManusCenter 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... bloomberg.comIt’s Nonstop Disaster Planning on College CampusesThe pandemic closed campuses and pushed enrollment off a cliff, yet two months of Trump is already causing more disruption—especially in research. 25420
Reposted by Allison McManusACLU @aclu.org · 04/04/2025If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents. 3743302755
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Trump 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...washingtonpost.comLIV Golf, Saudi relationships pull Trump to Florida as markets rageThe president’s dinner with golfing leaders, hosted at his club, comes as the global economic order reels from Trump’s tariffs announcement. 100
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Trump'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. 032
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Republicans' 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. 131
Reposted by Allison McManusCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Now 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 0126
Reposted by Allison McManusTom Moore @thmoore.bsky.social · 20/03/2025This is bribery. Also extortion, but also bribery. 066
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025I 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...cnn.comVoice of America channels fall silent as Trump administration guts agency and cancels contracts | CNN BusinessThe Voice of America may not live up to its ambitious name for much longer. 000
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Trump 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... 020
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025As 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. 030
Reposted by Allison McManusACLU @aclu.org · 18/03/2025In particular, he wants to know how many people could be deported without due process under Trump's use of this archaic law. 328822
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 16/03/2025As 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. 02213
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Invoking 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...americanprogress.orgSTATEMENT: Trump’s Invocation of Alien Enemies Act Puts the Safety of All Americans at Risk 121
Reposted by Allison McManusSenate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 10/03/2025So pro-“freedom of speech” that Republicans will DETAIN you if you disagree with them. This is actual cancel culture. 611628
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 10/03/2025If 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. 143
Reposted by Allison McManusjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 09/03/2025re the previous repost: if they can disappear permanent residents they can disappear citizens 4334851510700
Reposted by Allison McManusACLU @aclu.org · 09/03/2025Ripping 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. 351640542
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 09/03/2025This 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. 020
Reposted by Allison McManussouthpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Patricia 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. 20982482306
Reposted by Allison McManusCenter 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 :buff.lyIt's Time for a Just and Lasting Peace in Israel and PalestineThe struggle for the future of Israel and Palestine is at a crossroads as US President Donald Trump vows to "take over" the Gaza Strip. 1101
Reposted by Allison McManusBobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 08/03/2025The 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. 79923
Allison McManus @allisonlmcmanus.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Proud 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. 030