Chasten Glezman Buttigieg

If Linda McMahon and the Department of Education believe in "efficiency and accountability" (after laying off half of the department), then I'm sure they'll gladly publish a list of every position that has been eliminated and why that position is no longer needed.

They’re only going after Tylenol because the president of the United States can’t say acetaminophen. 🤦‍♂️

Is the floor so low we’re only half-expecting an apology from a Senator who mocked the assasination of politicians he didn’t like? Or is there just no floor at all anymore? Mike Lee should resign. Today.

Is it spam or is it just Pete Hegseth texting you classified information?

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One of my favorite parts of seeing Wicked was just how HAPPY people were leaving the theater. Adults, kids, and especially the theater geeks like me.

If todays X outage is truly a cybersecurity issue, then let me draw your attention to Musk hijacking a two billion dollar FAA contract for himself with Starlink equipment that hasn’t been rigorously tested for cybersecurity concerns. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

The FAA’s Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know

The agency responsible for air safety is facing deep cuts and interference by Elon Musk.

It’s ok to log off and find some peace instead of arguing with very-online people about future elections. There’s so much work ahead of us. You don’t have to fight fires on a platform designed to make you mad. Take a nap. Go outside. Be with friends. Let hate sit alone.

2016 Hegseth would be calling for the impeachment and imprisonment of 2025 Hegseth.

Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social

Pete Hegseth in 2016: "How damaging is it to your ability to recruit or build allies with others when they are worried that our leaders may be exposing them because of their gross negligence or their recklessness in handling information?"

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Look what arrived! You can pre-order at ChastenWrites.com

“Papa’s Coming Home” debuts May 20th, just in time for Father’s Day.

Hey. You should text/call/voice-note some friends just because. Don't just DM silly videos. Check in with them. We all need some genuine connection right now!

Well, I guess it was time.

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Slashing funding for cancer research does not make America great or groceries cheaper.

I remember when Fox News absolutely melted when a certain Secretary took a family member on a presidential delegation. Let's see how this one plays out.

Parents, if you have time to read anything today (and the capacity to feel rage), then these new allegations against two of the largest social media companies, and their apparent disregard of you and your kids’ relationships and mental health, should be it.

7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings

Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.

Kids to bed. Laundry going.Time to sign 2500 copies of Papa’s Coming Home for @barnesandnoble.bsky.social!

What should I binge watch?

It’s simple. They’re going after the Department of Education to take money from your kids’ schools to give tax breaks to billionaires.

“Why don’t you wear a suit?”

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If they won’t show up to town halls, won’t speak up to the president, and won’t defend the most bi-partisan things like air traffic controllers and pediatric cancer research - then all they’re doing is using you for an easy paycheck. America needs bold leadership, not freeloaders.

For those asking, “Why don’t republicans push back?” Here’s your answer. Speak up, and MAGA/Elon will send the worst types of people on the internet after you.

“…they are intimidated by the prospect of online attacks from Mr. Trump and Elon Musk… and frightened for the safety of their families.”

Fearing Retribution, Trump Critics Muzzle Themselves

People say they are intimidated by online attacks from the president, concerned about harm to their businesses or worried about the safety of their families.

Still a timely read.

A letter from flyover country

Most people have trouble pronouncing my name, so they just call me “Mayor Pete.” My surname, Buttigieg (Boot-edge-edge), is very common in…

What’s bringing you joy today? You’re allowed that, ya know.

A majority of Americans have an unfavorable view of:

👎Donald Trump
👎JD Vance
👎DOGE’s mismanagement
👎Elon Musk
👎Trump weakness on Russia

Keep speaking up.

Massive fail for Elon and DOGE. Pressure and calling out the BS works. Keep it up.

OPM tells HR leaders that response to Musk is ‘voluntary’

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) informed agency leaders that employee response to an email asking for a recap of what they accomplished last week is voluntary and that failure to do so wil…

Not hearing back from your husband all morning and then realizing it’s because he’s testifying in the Senate…