Another massive anti-ICE protest breaks out, this time in New York, TikTok's fate is now in the hands of JD Vance, and the Trump Administration just cut millions in biomedical research funding.
i could be wrong about the 200k number because someone just threw out that number but it's a TON of people. I was there Wednesday and the crowd was huge, this one is even bigger. Wouldn't be surprised if it really was 200k
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We still have some gigantic signs on private home fences on many roads here in the State of Red. I think most people took them down because the election was over, not because they are withdrawing their support, unfortunately
Sadly I live in a red area of a blue state (Illinois) so the MAGA here are protected by democratic policies and are still everywhere running their mouths. I hate everyone when I find myself reading the comments on local news posts and then I’m mad at myself for reading the comments to begin with.
I live in Trump town and scour their news media, I’m sorry, but I do not see any of them leaving, regretting or backing down regularly, beyond a couple of union groups and Hispanics for Trump, which was inevitable. The news they see and share is nothing like yours.
I don’t know, seems like they’re all standing by their savior with pride. There is hardly any regret anywhere, don’t fall for it. Their news makes things sound hunky dory.
My daughter works at Ruby Tuesday here in SE GA. The numbers are just as high here as they have ever been. In fact, people are gleeful at the thought of the atrocities this jerk is carrying out or planning. I'm just waiting for them to realize how badly his hate-fueled policies will affect them.
Every time I see the next stunt these bastards have pulled, my skin hurts. Will our country be destroyed before Midterms? Can we stop this Oligarchy? I’m terrified for all of us, but especially the sick and elderly.
Hitler dismantled democracy in Germany in 53 days. I think our new dictator is trying to break that record. It looks like he'll succeed based on how things are going.
I'm elderly and disabled. My son in law is disabled. I share a house with my daughter and her family. If they gut SS and Medicare, we'll lose our home and the 8 of us will have nowhere to go. I cannot describe how infuriated I am at the apathy of those who chose not to vote at all, protest voted, or did the unthinkable.
We are all terrified, but that’s what they want. This isn’t over yet, so please don’t give up. Keep your hope, stay informed and while I don’t like religion…I am a believer who prays. I have a strange feeling about Trump going to Super Bowl today. It may be the day Vance becomes President.
That's my assumption. I live in Northern VA, and DC offices, especially gov buildings, are pretty dead on the weekends, minus national security-related ones. More opportunities for the gremlins to run amok.
They do so much damage on the weekends because they think none of us are paying attention. A lot aren’t. But a lot ARE. I’m not a violent person, but I’m really scared this is all going to end in some kind of violence. Within the country, with another country. I don’t want to be a pessimist. I really just can’t believe this is happening.
Thank you. Everyone around me is either a MAGA or they are literally not interested at all about what’s happening, so I do feel alone. Appreciate your comment!
In the scheme of things, this is small potatoes, but the offer to federal employees is not a “buyout.” A buyout is the informal term of a legitimate early retirement program at the disposal of agencies and OPM. The Deferred Resignation Program is definitely a scam and not a buyout.
From the Washington Post, “Murray, the top Democrat on the Senate’s appropriations panel, also pointed to bipartisan legislation that she oversaw last year and has been enacted into law, which she noted banned changes to how NIH funds overhead costs.”
It’s the students that are going to get hurt by this. IDCs cover basic organization functions (HR, finance, administrators, facilities, utilities, etc.). Most schools don’t have fancy endowments, and many times, those endowments are restricted (like if you give a donation to a charity and tell them it’s for food, they can only spend that money on food even if that’s not what they need in the moment). If NIH isn’t covering administrative costs, then the costs are going to move to the students. Expect tuition rates to skyrocket over the next few years.
Report on the one in Denver. Over 200,000 people!!
Cops already planning to use tear gas to get people out by 6. So we have until 6 before it gets ugly
Thanks for sharing, I hadn’t heard about that 🫶
i could be wrong about the 200k number because someone just threw out that number but it's a TON of people. I was there Wednesday and the crowd was huge, this one is even bigger. Wouldn't be surprised if it really was 200k
There’s a huge Hispanic population in Denver so I wouldn’t be surprised if it was 200K
Way to go Denver !
here in Denver too, thanks for sharing!
Someone needs to get some masks and goggles to those folks :0
I LOVE Substack!! I want to hear from well-educated, well-informed people who are not owned by Trumplon!!! Aaron, thank you for all you do to keep people informed!!
Anyone notice how there are fewer MAGA red hats lately. I live in a huge MAGA red state. I barely see them now
They FAFO! Many in my area have removed their banners
Me too..just noticed yesterday that a driveway close by (in this blue state) that had several large dt banners...they have all disappeared.
We still have some gigantic signs on private home fences on many roads here in the State of Red. I think most people took them down because the election was over, not because they are withdrawing their support, unfortunately
Sadly I live in a red area of a blue state (Illinois) so the MAGA here are protected by democratic policies and are still everywhere running their mouths. I hate everyone when I find myself reading the comments on local news posts and then I’m mad at myself for reading the comments to begin with.
take lots of breaks. red state here.
We have e alot less trump signs than we did before. We used to have them every where. They are slowly dwindling.
I live in Trump town and scour their news media, I’m sorry, but I do not see any of them leaving, regretting or backing down regularly, beyond a couple of union groups and Hispanics for Trump, which was inevitable. The news they see and share is nothing like yours.
Laughing out loud. They are embarrassed to identify with MAGA publicly.
I don’t know, seems like they’re all standing by their savior with pride. There is hardly any regret anywhere, don’t fall for it. Their news makes things sound hunky dory.
My daughter works at Ruby Tuesday here in SE GA. The numbers are just as high here as they have ever been. In fact, people are gleeful at the thought of the atrocities this jerk is carrying out or planning. I'm just waiting for them to realize how badly his hate-fueled policies will affect them.
Every time I see the next stunt these bastards have pulled, my skin hurts. Will our country be destroyed before Midterms? Can we stop this Oligarchy? I’m terrified for all of us, but especially the sick and elderly.
Hitler dismantled democracy in Germany in 53 days. I think our new dictator is trying to break that record. It looks like he'll succeed based on how things are going.
I'm elderly and disabled. My son in law is disabled. I share a house with my daughter and her family. If they gut SS and Medicare, we'll lose our home and the 8 of us will have nowhere to go. I cannot describe how infuriated I am at the apathy of those who chose not to vote at all, protest voted, or did the unthinkable.
We are all terrified, but that’s what they want. This isn’t over yet, so please don’t give up. Keep your hope, stay informed and while I don’t like religion…I am a believer who prays. I have a strange feeling about Trump going to Super Bowl today. It may be the day Vance becomes President.
Please be safe Aaron, they're trying to overturn NYT v Sullivan
I hate it here 😔
You can't offer a buyout from a budget that doesn't yet exist
I'll bet the people taking buyouts are trumpets and they think trump has their back.
Probably- you can't cure stupid
What I had heard is that the "takers" are folks close to retirement. But I wouldn't be surprised if that was bs - the truth disappeared with Biden.
No one is going to get a buyout from the guy who never pays his bills to anyone.
I see a reason not to pay out those buyouts Trump ends up stiffing everyone that’s owed!
I can’t believe 40k people accepted!
Aaron, CONGRATULATIONS on being able to do this full time! This Canadian really appreciates your fabulous reporting…MERCI😉🇨🇦
Why does it seem like more damage is done on the weekends? This is nuts.
However... the protests continue! And I hope they continue to spread like wildfire.
Because there are less people there to try and stop them?
That's my assumption. I live in Northern VA, and DC offices, especially gov buildings, are pretty dead on the weekends, minus national security-related ones. More opportunities for the gremlins to run amok.
They do so much damage on the weekends because they think none of us are paying attention. A lot aren’t. But a lot ARE. I’m not a violent person, but I’m really scared this is all going to end in some kind of violence. Within the country, with another country. I don’t want to be a pessimist. I really just can’t believe this is happening.
Many feel the same— believe me when I say, you’re not alone….
Thank you. Everyone around me is either a MAGA or they are literally not interested at all about what’s happening, so I do feel alone. Appreciate your comment!
Take care —
RESIST THE ABUSE OF POWER
We appreciate you, Aaron!!
He is such a petty, petty man.
In the scheme of things, this is small potatoes, but the offer to federal employees is not a “buyout.” A buyout is the informal term of a legitimate early retirement program at the disposal of agencies and OPM. The Deferred Resignation Program is definitely a scam and not a buyout.
Better it dies than be controlled by Trump and Musk
The NIH indirect rates are negotiated with congress. Can you cover more about whether the rate cut is even legal?
From the Washington Post, “Murray, the top Democrat on the Senate’s appropriations panel, also pointed to bipartisan legislation that she oversaw last year and has been enacted into law, which she noted banned changes to how NIH funds overhead costs.”
It’s the students that are going to get hurt by this. IDCs cover basic organization functions (HR, finance, administrators, facilities, utilities, etc.). Most schools don’t have fancy endowments, and many times, those endowments are restricted (like if you give a donation to a charity and tell them it’s for food, they can only spend that money on food even if that’s not what they need in the moment). If NIH isn’t covering administrative costs, then the costs are going to move to the students. Expect tuition rates to skyrocket over the next few years.