Forwarded from Shaun's Shitpost's
Republicans say they accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/doge/usda-accidentally-fired-officials-bird-flu-rehire-rcna192716
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/doge/usda-accidentally-fired-officials-bird-flu-rehire-rcna192716
NBC News
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them
An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
Forwarded from Grannel zir0 (Skeleton Leader)
Federal Register
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a revision of the existing information collection.
Here are the changes of concern (updated): https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/electronic-announcements/2025-02-18/implementation-updated-fafsa-question-11
Note that this not only removes a non-binary option from the form, but also requires anyone who previously applied as non-binary to "correct" their form before any resubmission, effectively barring NB individuals from financial aid without misgendering themselves
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Forwarded from Anarcho Gardening
When I post images of marginalized veterans, or talk about reaching out to disillusioned conservatives and liberals, I see a lot of pushback.
Empathy is the only road forward against an alt-right that will welcome and radicalize those that we turn away from the left.
https://www.peopleleavecults.com/post/cult-deprogramming
When studying cult deprogramming, time and time again it's been demonstrated that hostile "I told you so's" are ineffective and can drive people further into isolation and denial of reality - while empathetic, cause-addressing welcomings are the most effective.
The same goes for people trapped in a political cult. When you're disillusioned in your previous belief system and seek a new one, only to receive backlash from the side you've been taught to hate and pleas to return from the side you're trying to leave, you're probably going to stick with your original side.
There's a sunk cost issue with politics. The more you invest with a certain group, the greater the consequences of abandonment - both because you're leaving the friends, family, and life you used to know, and because the only side left to turn to hates you and you've been taught to hate them.
It sucks to hear but part of the messy work of winning the culture is forgiveness, understanding, and redemption. Of course it isn't everyone's job to turn around and welcome the people who hated them - but the only thing that benefits from rejecting a defector is your personal ego.
Another historical example - counterinsurgency efforts. One of the most effective historical means of quelling an enemy insurgent force was an amnesty program.
Warmly,
Bee
Empathy is the only road forward against an alt-right that will welcome and radicalize those that we turn away from the left.
https://www.peopleleavecults.com/post/cult-deprogramming
When studying cult deprogramming, time and time again it's been demonstrated that hostile "I told you so's" are ineffective and can drive people further into isolation and denial of reality - while empathetic, cause-addressing welcomings are the most effective.
The same goes for people trapped in a political cult. When you're disillusioned in your previous belief system and seek a new one, only to receive backlash from the side you've been taught to hate and pleas to return from the side you're trying to leave, you're probably going to stick with your original side.
There's a sunk cost issue with politics. The more you invest with a certain group, the greater the consequences of abandonment - both because you're leaving the friends, family, and life you used to know, and because the only side left to turn to hates you and you've been taught to hate them.
It sucks to hear but part of the messy work of winning the culture is forgiveness, understanding, and redemption. Of course it isn't everyone's job to turn around and welcome the people who hated them - but the only thing that benefits from rejecting a defector is your personal ego.
Another historical example - counterinsurgency efforts. One of the most effective historical means of quelling an enemy insurgent force was an amnesty program.
Warmly,
Bee
People Leave Cults
Cult Deprogramming
Cult deprogramming has a troubled history and modern twists. Learn about the history of the practice in this post.
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