You all started it and we fucking finished it.

*You mean that if I talk shit, I might get hit? No FAIR!* – Ted Cruz here, essentially

Our high school did the same! La Crescenta ,CA

almost late to my dentist today FOR THE VERY BEST REASON. because a bunch of middle schoolers IN austin, tx staged an ICE OUT protest

Nice to see that maybe a few Republicans can feel their Christian teaching weighing upon them.

I need a break from the relentless (bad!) news, so I'm poking through some recent photos, and I figured hey, maybe you want a momentary break as well. So here are four of those photos. All by me.

This is right. The White House keeps looking for the “Kneel Before Zod” button — and seems completely shut off to evidence that there isn’t one.

I never post here - usually on Threads (I know they’re the evil empire) anyway here is me warming up before class. it’s COLD (42*F) in Central TX 😂❄️❄️❄️

Mondays really do suck--even for retired people!! Here's what might be happening in our bodies: 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/mond...

I know several people who have covered right-wing folks and white nationalists for years. I cannot emphasize enough how dangerous and hard the work is, how much of a toll it can take on their mental health, and how newsrooms undervalue it even when that expertise is clearly relevant and needed.

Founded 180 years ago today, @sciam.bsky.social is the oldest continually published mag in the US. A fun history dive here to celebrate: 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/report/celeb... If you think it’s cool a science mag holds the record, please consider subscribing to kick off our next 180 years.

An M.I.T. study found that 95% of companies that had invested in A.I. tools were seeing zero return. It jibes with the emerging idea that generative A.I., “in its current incarnation, simply isn’t all it’s been cracked up to be,” johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.

Many things are bad. Have you had ice cream today?

Some of y’all noticed I’ve been uncharacteristically offline. This is why, and I remain on leave for a few weeks to handle a PTSD relapse. CJR was dogged in its pursuit of my story. Because of what I do and who I am, I felt that I had to answer their questions honestly. www.cjr.org/feature-2/we...

Just a reminder as we approach the 2025 #txlege session: My email is in my bio, and I always welcome tips. www.texasmonthly.com/news-politic...

Something not noted in the CJR piece is that Olivia often reported on the very worst cases of sexual assault for **several years** at the Daily Beast, including brutal details of mass rapes, cases inside schools and prisons, as well as many lawsuits. I am beyond furious.

Nasty migrain yesterday BUT! Drew this and it will definitely be going on canvas soon. REPS ARE GOOD - whether its drawing the same flower 100s of times or teeping/kicking 100s of times or writing in a journal - IT ALL MATTERS! Have a wonderful Sunday! Love y’all!

The Alarm. Postcard from my collection. Copyright 1902, unsent.

Everything is awful, but Sam Alito is really mad, so there's that.

Don't mess with librarians. Today, at Law Dork. And, if you're at the Library of Congress — including the Office of Copyright, Copyright Royalty Board, CRS, Law Library, or elsewhere — and get notice of changes or see something weird happening, reach out via Signal (crg.32) from a non-work phone.

You know he's so pissed that his big trade deal news is being upstaged by a new pope.

One hundred days into President Trump's second term, DOGE hasn't delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over data.

Warming up. Grateful my 45 year old body does this with ease and joy. it is NEVER too late. Coach Micahl warm up: - 300 teeps - 100 cycling knees - freestyle kicks until class

The peak of the Lyrid shower this year is expected around April 21 and 22, when the tail is at its peak.

My variant for Absolute Wonder Woman 10

Feels like a plot point in one of @chuckwendig.bsky.social’s books 😂 via @sambentley.bsky.social

Baltimore City was on point today. The signs were hitting hard! #HandsOff

Roses are red Violets are blue

i want democrats and liberals to do good things with the same speed and efficiency that the right does its evil shit. and this feels far too often like too big of an ask.

A rainbow appears at sunset following a late afternoon storm in Chicago on Wednesday.

Something to think about

Over 100,000 seats are up for grabs in 2025 — governors, mayors, city councils, state representatives, judges, school boards, and more. Taking back our power starts now.

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

Chilling details from a lawsuit against DOGE by USADF about how much of a lie DOGE's "IT modernization" is (the best way to describe it is if someone comes from the cable company and then says because he's in your house, he's allowed to do a home invasion) storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Good morning, kindreds! The horrors persist but so does our fighting spirit! Be so tenaciously positive you smash the toxic. Stay hydrated. Love y’all!

OK, a roundup response to the "they won't follow the court orders" people. First of all, you're wrong! The administration *is* following many of the court orders. What's more, they're showing their understanding of the validity of court orders by seeking stays pending appeal when they lose.

Since this has escaped containment and is reaching people unfamiliar with my work, no, this is not "pollyanna bullshit." As I said elsewhere — and write daily — things are bad and not getting better any time soon. The point is that the fight is worth it. And part of that fight is in the courts.

NEW: Oversight Dems are demanding Trump agency chiefs reveal where DOGE is implementing AI and for what purposes -- as is legally required -- and also demonstrate that Musk is not abusing his access to sensitive government data to enrich his own companies' AI tools.

the feminine urge to

Good morning, friends! It’s going to be a strong week - give your bodies, brains and most importantly: your HEART - what it needs to move with POWER. You got this. Love y’all!

Let us speak of joy. Tell me about something wonderful that happened to you this week.

stressed about the state of the world and need some space? me too! here you go 🌌

When I was a kid, abandoned to the circumstances I was born into, I learned it’s enough to do what you believe is right for as long as you can. The fantasy of being saved or becoming a savior burns up like dry leaves, but solid values pertaining to everyone’s humanity is creeping fire. It lasts.

SEVEN CHARGING STATIONS

This is 100% anecdata BUT I have seen a handful of white men who lean Republican (many of whom I grew up with) writing on FB that they are embarrassed by what happened in the Oval Office last week with the President of Ukraine. (1/2)

can't believe it's 2025 and i'm stressed about tariffs and measles, like am i a character in an american girl book

Good morning and Slava Ukraini from my sketchbook #ukraine

good morning! excessively cheerful neon flower doodles for a cloudy day. Eat something good stay hydrated love y’all!