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Vivek Ramaswamy, recently appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has proposed defunding federal programs that lack current congressional authorization.

This could affect programs like veterans’ healthcare, NASA, and early education initiatives, which still receive funding despite expired authorizations.

Ramaswamy argues that cutting these programs could save billions, and he’s committed to targeting expenditures that “don’t advance the interests of American citizens.”

DOGE, co-led by Elon Musk, aims to curb government spending, with Musk estimating potential cuts of up to $2 trillion.

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[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

This is an unusual question, but do you know any way I can get more involved if I'm not awake when people meet and organize?

I have a severe circadian rhythm disorder and as a result am not awake during the day. All I've been able to come up with in terms of contributing is writing cards to potential voters (I got a couple in the mail when I updated my voter registration), and maybe calling potential voters on the other side of the country who are in a different timezone.

I feel really powerless to contribute, but I don't wanna sit back and do nothing, disability or not :( if you can't think of anything, that's okay, I will keep looking for ways to be involved

[–] MonkRome@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Voting is a small part of political change, it needs to be done but that's not where the work is. Getting involved in your community and pushing for changes is far more productive, activism of all types.

I would start by getting on mailing lists for things you care about and email for local city council meeting minutes. You might be surprised by some of the meeting times of local orgs. Some events are evening, but you can still learn about what is needed if you are staying engaged with local things. I can't tell you what will work, but I reiterate I would start by getting on mailing lists for things you care about and take opportunities when they come.

Edit: and don't be so hard on yourself, you can only do what you can do. Take your wins when they come and focus on those.

[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks for your thoughts, I appreciate it. I'll see if I can learn more about groups in my area.