#fired
Political Downfalls: A Spectator Sport
#fired
Political Downfalls: A Spectator Sport
Watching politicians get fired—sorry, “resign to spend more time with family”—is like watching a reality show finale. One minute, they’re making grand speeches about their “dedication to the people,” and the next, they’re awkwardly packing up their office plants while pretending it was totally their idea to leave. Some go down with a defiant rant, others vanish like they were never there, and a few reappear six months later as “political analysts” on TV. It’s a cycle as predictable as election promises—big talk, big fall, and a suspiciously cushy job waiting at a lobbying firm.
Scientists Swap Lab Coats for Toilet Brushes as Park Staff Shortages Reach Crisis Point
- Saturday, 12 April 2025
Following the mass firings of national park employees under Donald Trump’s administration, scientists are being forced to leave their research duties to clean campground bathrooms. The custodial staff shortage at Yosemite National Park, among others, has resulted in a crisis, with scientists, rangers, IT workers, and even leadership team members taking on bathroom cleaning duty. One employee described the assignment as "outrageous," citing understaffing caused by the hiring freeze due to Trump's administration.
