Reading archive 2022-04-26

Twitter workers face a reality they’ve long feared: Elon Musk as owner: Employees reacted with shock and dismay on Monday as Musk’s $44 billion takeover bid went through

Opinion: A leading Trump sycophant may soon get the humiliation he deserves

Opinion: Republicans found something they love even more than tax cuts - These counties are expected to inherit Reedy Creek’s debt obligations and will have to cover the cost of the $163 million the company has been paying annually to fund those public services. Orange County’s tax collector has said he expects property taxes would need to rise 20 to 25 percent to foot the bill. 

In other words: DeSantis has decided to raise taxes on regular Floridians in order to duke it out with Mickey Mouse.

Bipartisan Senate group to hash out new proposals to prevent stolen elections: The effort is centered on changing the 1887 Electoral Count Act, which allies of former President Donald Trump sought to exploit to overturn his 2020 defeat.

‘Putin never imagined’ global rally of Ukraine support, defense secretary says

Putin’s alleged mistress is possible U.S. sanctions target

She ended a pregnancy so her child wouldn’t suffer. Now she helps others like her.: Emma Belle and other parents who experienced TFMR, or termination for medical reasons, are creating an online community to ease the grieving process

Anita Bonds, enigma of the D.C. Council, wants to keep experimenting