Here's a Common Merganser I got two years ago today in #Tacoma! This one just got it's hair done for a punk concert and didn't want to mess it up in the water! #NationalBirdDay #Birds #Nature #Photography

I’m running for Congress in NY-12, my home. We have a demented, criminal president running the country like a mob operation—government by the boss, for the boss. We need Democratic fighters who will defend the rule of law and deliver government by the people. Join us.

On this 5-year anniversary of January 6th, let’s all remember that we are not immune from coups and insurrections. We are not immune from authoritarianism. Preventing them from happening in the U.S. requires all of us pay attention and do something to protect democracy.

Five years ago, Donald Trump instigated a violent insurrection in the Capitol to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election. The fact that the GOP coddled him, protected him, renominated him, and now support him in office, is a stain that will never be erased.

Five years ago, Donald Trump tried to overthrow the government. He was dangerous then, and he’s dangerous now.

Officer Hodges and all those who defended our Capitol five years ago held strong in the face of unimaginable violence and chaos encouraged by Trump. We must all aspire to have that same courage and strength as we continue this ongoing fight to defend our democracy and the heart of our nation.

"Some people are going to leave a mark on this world, while others will leave a stain." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Stain: Trump Roberts McConnell Johnson Feel free to add to the stain list.

I haven't forgotten the Epstein Files. Watch as I break down my latest filing in federal court: www.youtube.com/live/c3NVDAQ...

FFS, MSM is useless. kidnap /kĭd′năp″/ transitive verb 1. To abduct or confine (a person) forcibly, by threat of force, or by deceit, without the authority of law. 2. To take (any one) by force or fear, and against one's will, with intent to carry to another place.

Amid all the chaos in today's world, don't forget to take a moment to give thanks to the Capitol Police and other Law enforcement agencies who stood firm in the face of terrorism on January 6, 2021. Their bravery, sacrifice, and heroic service on that dark day to protect the fundamental principles 👇

Samba Pa Ti by Santana Scarborough Fair / Canticle by Simon and Garfunkel Fast Car by Tracy Chapman

Trump is a habitual liar detached from reality, spewing nonsense that Fox News treats as scripture. Meanwhile, in the real world, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom has blocked over $125B in fraud — arresting criminals, and protecting taxpayers from the scammers Trump excuses and pardons

Numbers don’t lie, but Pedophile Protectors like GOP often do.

Lost Jan. 6 Rioter Still Searching Capitol Building For Mike Pence https://theonion.com/lost-jan-6-rioter-still-searching-capitol-building-for-mike-pence/

Misogyny, racism and apathy won out.

on this day 1941 President Roosevelt gives the 4 Freedoms speech. "Let us say to the democracies: "We Americans are vitally concerned in your defense of freedom. We are putting forth our energies, our resources and our organizing powers to give you the strength to regain and maintain a free world."

happy bday one of my favs writer/philosopher Kahlil Gibran, b.1883. "Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream". "Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair".

Today is the fifth anniversary of one of the darkest days in U.S. history, an attempt to use brute force to block the lawful transfer of presidential power. We are a nation of laws, not violence.

To Denmark and Greenland: 100 Danish forces deployed to Desert Storm. They stood with us defending sovereignty and international law. Now I watch Stephen Miller mock you on TV while my government threatens to invade Greenland. I'm a veteran and I'm ashamed beyond words. I'm so sorry.

This thread is spot on. These are not normal times. This is not policy difference. Democracy is on the line and we need you to stand in the gap. Fight back, Dems! @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov

DOJ is incompetent by design.

The most shameful day in American history open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

Evil men do as they please, good men do as they are allowed.

Trump is the pay for play president.

They picked the wrong patriot, FAFO

An advocate for children and families (me) or an advocate for war (Lindsey Graham)? The choice is yours, South Carolina.

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (@captmarkkelly.bsky.social) and Jon Stewart dissect Pete Hegseth's "sedition" accusation against the retired Navy captain and how it speaks to the fragile egos of the Trump administration

Miller looking at the world.

To be really clear, there are no key lawmakers. All of them are generally useless.

Imagine if we actually had a strong opposition in Congress.

Don’t stop talking about the Epstein files. Don’t stop talking about the Epstein files. Don’t stop talking about the Epstein files. Don’t stop talking about the Epstein files. Don’t stop talking about the Epstein files. Don’t stop talking about the Epstein files. Don’t stop…

...aaaaand we're back to not staying at Hilton. apnews.com/article/ice-...

Spot on. Why do you think that the Vietnam War ended. People in the streets.

Chef's kiss.

Venezuela isn't about fentanyl or national security. It's about oil and Epstein.

To be crystal clear Trump and enablers don't give a rat's ass about Americans health and well being. Please see Republican healthcare plan. Thanks.

What good is being President if you can't start an unnecessary war, invade a neighbor and kill some civilians along the way. Come on.

"Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty." ~ Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

This is sad.

Spot on. It's the oil.

Trump Claims He Will Run Venezuela—He Can't Even Run A Pez Dispenser www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-clai...

Since Congress is generally useless, maybe it is time for all the States to stop paying Federal taxes. Just a thought.

NATO is going to need protection from Trump. Side note: Putin can not defeat Ukraine, NATO is 32 countries. Without the US it is 31, do the math.

Never ever under any circumstances listen to the administration dopes on healthcare. Listen to yours and your children's GP.

The American childhood vaccine schedule is similar to many of its European counterparts. Suggesting otherwise is a lie. And we aren’t Denmark. They have universal healthcare, low economic inequality, and low childhood poverty. The President should focus on addressing those differences first.

Suggestion, walk and chew gum at the same time. Fire the consultants.

China delivered a strongly worded message to the United States on Monday at an “emergency” meeting of the UN Security Council, calling on Washington to abide by international law, end its illusion that it is the world’s police force and court, and immediately release Nicolas Maduro... www.scmp.com

Secretary Rubio basically said the use of military force would not occur without first coming to Congress to get authorization. He needs to explain why he straight up lied to Congress.