Patricia Boyle-Wight

X post: Elon Musk @elonmusk We spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper. Could gone to some great parties. Did that instead.

U.S. policy was to help bring an end to apartheid and establish a nonracial, democratic government. In response to this policy and the Act, USAID/South Africa was responsible for financing projects that apartheid victims viewed as critical in promoting social, political, and economic change through peaceful means. The mission enabled community consultation and ensured that the United States did not impose foreign-defined solutions to local problems. USAID created projects and activities to respond to the priorities of the black community and its leaders, maximized black participation and leadership, and ensured activities had a linkage to the general objectives of U.S. policy. First-year funding for the program was $25 million, which was raised to $50 million the second year. The main project areas were community outreach and leadership development to redress the repression of black-led institutions; educational support and training to address the educational crisis in South Africa; black private enterprise development to combat the inhibiting effects of apartheid–induced discrimination in private enterprise; university grants to help create a new generation of economic and political leaders; human rights; legal assistance; labor union training; and health and nutrition

What’s his beef against USAID in particu….oh. Wow.

Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.

This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.

Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"

Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”

This level of wealth concentration is indefensible

Truro cathedral lit up in rainbow colours and fill of people.

An LGBT choir sing in Truro cathedral

Jay reads from the backwater Sermons

A group of people stand in the crossing of Truro cathedral holding a banner that says "protect trans kids" in Cornish.

What a wonderful night last night at Truro Cathedral for Carols with Pride.

To paraphrase the Dean's beautiful welcome: Cathedrals belong to everyone.

It was beautiful to see that so clearly last night.

I cannot express how brave it is, in this current environment, for the Cathedral and the Dean to stand up for what is right. To follow in Christ's way of welcoming, ministering to, and protecting, the marginalised and oppressed. Regardless of the rhetoric of the oppressors.

Screenshot of an Associated Press post about Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversing its decision on time limits for anesthesia. The post includes an image of an Anthem sign in front of an office building.

This happened because of the immediate public outcry. We won’t grow numb to this!

Post by Roddy, Canadian flag in his handle: Americans. If you're wondering why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida to meet with Donald Trump, it's because Canada doesn't allow convicted felons into the country.

This is pretty funny.

Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth Researchers reconstructed the Triassic food web using nothing but scat.

Researchers reconstructed the Triassic food web using nothing but scat.

The best friends of the incoming administration doing their thing

It's up to Democratic officials whether they want to stop exclusively rewarding legacy media with their time and start validating the people who are actually advocating for their agenda. But until they make that decision, the asymmetry that cost Democrats this election will persist.

It's an amazing show. I agree with Jonathan Bailey. Everyone should watch it!

I needed this this morning. 🏳️‍⚧️ 💕 🏳️‍🌈 Thank you!!

Your queerness is a blessing and you do not have to argue with anti-LGBTQ bigots on their terms.

Let your queer joy shine!

People with ADHD need to hear this 💚 #adhd #neurodivergent YouTube video by ADHD Chatter Podcast

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We are called to project, affirm, & uplift.

Join us in committing to a world where #trans lives are valued, supported, and celebrated. Share this message, take action, and stand with us in love and solidarity.

#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransDayOfResilience #ONA #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQJustice