Appeals Court Halts Block on US Institute of Peace Shutdown Appeals Court halts block on US Institute of Peace shutdown, signaling support for Trump's executive authority in the matter.

Poor USIP

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Message and screenshot of the www.usip.org homepage, featuring a photo of the USIP headquarters building.

👋 Hello, we're the United States Institute of Peace (USIP)! We are very happy to join @bsky.app, and thrilled to announce that our website, www.usip.org, is back online! We look forward connecting here and bringing you useful content, resources and opportunities for peacebuilders around the world.

When we share love and acceptance, we share joy and the world gets a little brighter.

One dead after suspected bomb blast near reproductive health clinic in Palm Springs Authorities are investigating after an explosion severely damaged American Reproductive Centers, a fertility clinic that offers IVF treatments in the Coachella Valley, along with other nearby building...

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USDA, DOGE demand states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients, as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.

JFC

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How about doing something about it?

This

After 5 years I finally went through the 2 boxes USIP sent from my desk. Includinv business cards ans an awesome bpx. Lots of memories, both bad and. I'm still mad about the hostile takeover. USIP deserves better.

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal | CNN The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth as a way to cut back on funding for next year’s discretionary...

I'm utterly speechless

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USIP is suing the Trump administration. Even if their chances seem remote, they know they're doing the right thing, standing up to this kind of bald power grab. If you want to help support the legal effort, you can:

Join us Saturday, 4/26 at 3pm for an afternoon of music at a Friends of USIP benefits concert. Proceeds will support our staff legal fund. Let’s bring our community together and rock out!

Please share this post. Donations can be made at the link below:

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I have to stay positive for them

When my former employer @altusip.bsky.social wins, they better throw a huge party so I can see everyone

Friends of USIP

For anyone wanting to help my former employer (USIP) here's your chance: www.friendsofusip.org

Resign

Good luck with that. It will never happen

This is soooo accurate

i have no doubt that senator van hollen was genuinely concerned for the safety and welfare of abrego garcia BUT ALSO this is what i'm talking about when i say POLITICAL AMBITION. van hollen may well make himself a household name and nationally recognized political figure with this move

Women, minorities fired in purge of NIH science review boards Scientists, with expertise in fields that include mental health, cancer and infectious disease, typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal.

38 of the 43.

"38 of 43 experts cut last month from boards that review science and research in NIH laboratories are female, Black or Hispanic.

"The scientists typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal..."

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A post from No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC ) on X reads: "Trump is requiring the United Kingdom to get rid of laws protecting LGBTQ people before he will agree to a trade deal with them." Below the text, there are two images: one of Donald Trump in a suit with a U.S. flag in the background, and another of the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) in London with a red double-decker bus in the foreground.

Here’s the story behind this outrageous demand. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Education Secretary Linda McMahon confuses AI with A1, sauce brand capitalizes on blunder Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confused AI with A1 while speaking during the ASU+GSV Summit, and the sauce brand capitalized on the moment.

The education secretary

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A unanimous Supreme Court upheld an order from federal district court Judge Paula Xinis that said the government must facilitate the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia from custody in El Salvador. Now that's a win. For more, read The Big Picture.

Drastic staffing cuts at the Education Department to be reviewed The department’s inspector general’s office is investigating after Democratic senators asked for a probe of the Trump administration’s actions.

I called for an independent investigation into Donald Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education, and now, it's happening.

This investigation will reveal what's at stake for families.

While Trump and Musk side with billionaires, I'll side with our kids.

Thank you!

You aren't much help either

Fuck. I'm on a lot of medications. I do not need this now

I love Tim Walz