Olivia, this is quite a capsule summary of events that you have covered so well. The DOE dismantling is alarming and hearing your stories that many republicans are unaware of policy changes is astounding. However, anything from bootlicker Linday (Flimsey) Graham I would not trust; or trust as much as I trust Pam Bondi, the pride of Stetson University School of Law (aren't they proud). Nevertheless, as a true expert, your Saturday morning summary is fantastic.
Each passing week presents another terrifying example of democracy unraveling. I applaud you Olivia! for trying to balance the grave state we’re in by promoting a charity that will help those truly in need. We can hope and dream more organizations will arise to support those less fortunate. Thank you for shining some positivity into this community!
Speechless and I’m not even a US citizen. It’s very difficult to read how he is destroying your institutions. The most troubling is your “DOJ” or whatever it should be called now. Thank you for these Saturday posts. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. 🍗🦃🇨🇦
Thank you, Olivia, for this critical information, especially concerning Trump’s corrupt “peace plan” for Ukraine. I have contacted my two California senators and urged them to oppose this plan and convince their Republican colleagues to do the same. We simply must save Ukraine.
P.S. Miraculous news about Nevadans getting their medical debt erased. So heartwarming in these dark days, although glimmers of light are breaking through!
Great coverage once again, Olivia. I’ve contacted the Seeds group you mentioned to see how I can donate. This would be the perfect use of the cash I’ll save while participating in the spending blackout during the holidays.
I’m native, so medical debt is not a source of stress for me, due to the wisdom of my ancestors. It would be my pleasure and great honor to help those in need.
Liked, restacked & shared to Bluesky. What a catalogue of terror - I really fear the USA may never fully recover from Trump 2.0, but wonderful to hear about the work of Seeds of Relief Changing Lives. Thank you, Olivia.
Thank you for another great, well written piece on this fresh hell we call the presidency.
The thought Trump’s government obsession with deportation at the expense of safeguarding our country and our children is terrifying.
How are we to recover as a country when Trump spends his days in his tacky gold-plated office going between moments of evil lucidity and those of delusional rants? Time for a long nap Don.
Olivia, one of the things I love about your piece is that you give us a ray of hope at the end of it. Today’s was especially uplifting. So happy for the people of Nevada who are getting some well deserved relief.❤️
Olivia: Thanks so much for your summaries of the '5 THINGS'. If I had to read the entirety of each article, along with all the other daily updates from other substacks, I'd go blind. But in these crazy times, I just want to keep up with the latest bombshell news.
Now in my 75th year, I worry about the world that my grandchildren and great grandchildren will encounter. Your statement: "Thousands of federal agents who typically hunt child predators, human traffickers, arms smugglers, money launderers, and even Iranian oil networks that fund terrorism have been yanked off those missions and forced into low-level immigration sweeps." makes me particularly concerned about our National safety. Let's hope voters will wake up and see what is happening to our Country and help turn it around!
Thanks again for all that you do, and please know how much you are appreciated. Steve
Thank you Olivia for your continued service to the United States of America. You may have left the government but you continue your service to the people who need your voice. Your writings are inspiring and your voice is critical to the resistance of authoritarian rule in the land of the free and home of the brave. You are a patriot who can make a difference and I admire your steadfast resolve. Thank you and please keep writing.
Thanks Olivia for telling us about the fortunate Nevadans who have a reason to be grateful their medical bills are wiped out. I had to read that twice! Yes. Compassion exists!
I'm devastated about DOE being dismantled. I have an adult Autistic daughter, and I have numerous friends who have Autistic children. These are the ones who will be left behind. But, as always, you leave us with something positive. We as people seem to come together to help our neighbors, and paying off medical debt is just one more way to show we care about each other.
Thank you for a great summary of the week’s events! I’ve not read your Substack before, and I saw you with Jim Acosta, and Charlie Sykes on a podcast. I’ll be checking this out from now on! Again, thank you for your work. 🥰❤️
Olivia, this is quite a capsule summary of events that you have covered so well. The DOE dismantling is alarming and hearing your stories that many republicans are unaware of policy changes is astounding. However, anything from bootlicker Linday (Flimsey) Graham I would not trust; or trust as much as I trust Pam Bondi, the pride of Stetson University School of Law (aren't they proud). Nevertheless, as a true expert, your Saturday morning summary is fantastic.
props for "Flimsey" Graham - respectfully stealing going fwd
Each passing week presents another terrifying example of democracy unraveling. I applaud you Olivia! for trying to balance the grave state we’re in by promoting a charity that will help those truly in need. We can hope and dream more organizations will arise to support those less fortunate. Thank you for shining some positivity into this community!
This once great country of ours is rapidly descending into the abyss. Thank you Olivia for standing up and leading the fight against the tide.
Speechless and I’m not even a US citizen. It’s very difficult to read how he is destroying your institutions. The most troubling is your “DOJ” or whatever it should be called now. Thank you for these Saturday posts. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. 🍗🦃🇨🇦
Thank you, Olivia, for this critical information, especially concerning Trump’s corrupt “peace plan” for Ukraine. I have contacted my two California senators and urged them to oppose this plan and convince their Republican colleagues to do the same. We simply must save Ukraine.
P.S. Miraculous news about Nevadans getting their medical debt erased. So heartwarming in these dark days, although glimmers of light are breaking through!
Great coverage once again, Olivia. I’ve contacted the Seeds group you mentioned to see how I can donate. This would be the perfect use of the cash I’ll save while participating in the spending blackout during the holidays.
I’m native, so medical debt is not a source of stress for me, due to the wisdom of my ancestors. It would be my pleasure and great honor to help those in need.
Thanks for all you do. XO
Hi Cherae, thank you! I love that you reached out to the organization. They're doing amazing work.🫶
The Nevada news is wonderful! Bright light in a desolate landscape!
Liked, restacked & shared to Bluesky. What a catalogue of terror - I really fear the USA may never fully recover from Trump 2.0, but wonderful to hear about the work of Seeds of Relief Changing Lives. Thank you, Olivia.
Thank you for another great, well written piece on this fresh hell we call the presidency.
The thought Trump’s government obsession with deportation at the expense of safeguarding our country and our children is terrifying.
How are we to recover as a country when Trump spends his days in his tacky gold-plated office going between moments of evil lucidity and those of delusional rants? Time for a long nap Don.
Olivia, one of the things I love about your piece is that you give us a ray of hope at the end of it. Today’s was especially uplifting. So happy for the people of Nevada who are getting some well deserved relief.❤️
Thank you.
Olivia: Thanks so much for your summaries of the '5 THINGS'. If I had to read the entirety of each article, along with all the other daily updates from other substacks, I'd go blind. But in these crazy times, I just want to keep up with the latest bombshell news.
Now in my 75th year, I worry about the world that my grandchildren and great grandchildren will encounter. Your statement: "Thousands of federal agents who typically hunt child predators, human traffickers, arms smugglers, money launderers, and even Iranian oil networks that fund terrorism have been yanked off those missions and forced into low-level immigration sweeps." makes me particularly concerned about our National safety. Let's hope voters will wake up and see what is happening to our Country and help turn it around!
Thanks again for all that you do, and please know how much you are appreciated. Steve
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Olivia.
Thank you Olivia for your continued service to the United States of America. You may have left the government but you continue your service to the people who need your voice. Your writings are inspiring and your voice is critical to the resistance of authoritarian rule in the land of the free and home of the brave. You are a patriot who can make a difference and I admire your steadfast resolve. Thank you and please keep writing.
Thanks Olivia for telling us about the fortunate Nevadans who have a reason to be grateful their medical bills are wiped out. I had to read that twice! Yes. Compassion exists!
I'm devastated about DOE being dismantled. I have an adult Autistic daughter, and I have numerous friends who have Autistic children. These are the ones who will be left behind. But, as always, you leave us with something positive. We as people seem to come together to help our neighbors, and paying off medical debt is just one more way to show we care about each other.
Have a great Thanksgiving, Olivia!
Thank you for a great summary of the week’s events! I’ve not read your Substack before, and I saw you with Jim Acosta, and Charlie Sykes on a podcast. I’ll be checking this out from now on! Again, thank you for your work. 🥰❤️
I appreciate you following my work Elizabeth!