Flying out of #DEN today - a big shout out and thank you to the #TSA, #ATC, and other #federal workers here who are here and making sure that flying is safe and smooth, even without their paychecks. #governmentshutdown

“Trump and his allies seem to want to shut down speech that they don’t like to hear,” Mr. Schumer said on CNN. “That is not what democracies do. That is what autocracies do.” ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/b...

Does this seem like things are better than under the previous administration? ☹️ White-collar workers are chasing fewer jobs while holding out for another tech boom - The San Francisco Standard

This. 👇 Let’s all make good trouble and save our democracy. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

In a world where too many people are increasingly willing to lie, cheat, steal, bully, and change the rules to stay in power, this simple story will feed your soul. www.cnn.com/2025/08/22/u...

Every Democrat in and running for office should read this. So should every non-MAGA Republican. Also, many Americans don’t realize what the Federal government does and pays for until they are in direct need of assistance. Awareness needs to be raised. Trump’s Unforgivable Sin - The Atlantic

Have you read this @richpitts.bsky.social ?

While I applaud the Gov of Illinois, the fact Dems have to hide should be bigger news. The threats coming from the GOP's side should never be normalized. When does it stop???

Majestic coronal loops dance above the Sun’s surface huge arcs of hot plasma shaped by magnetic fields. These stunning loops can last for days and are often found near sunspots. Some even unleash solar storms affecting Earth’s space weather! Credit: Andrea Vanoni

This is so dangerous, for the county, democracy, and the economy. Why is Congress not acting with outrage? Fired America’s Economic Data Collector. History Shows the Perils. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/b...

How much did US taxpayers just pay for Trump to open his Scotland golf course this weekend? Why aren’t we using those tax dollars to fund Medicaid, scientific research, national security and other things that benefit Americans? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

The fact that the President of the United States posts a fake video of a kneeling Barack Obama being handcuffed and we’re supposed to pretend it’s perfectly normal, everyday stuff shows exactly what is terribly wrong with today’s political mainstream media.

This is exactly why we need term limits for Supreme Court Justices in the modern era. Any person with unlimited authority for an unlimited time is like to be corrupted by power. Checks and balances appear to be lost across all gov’t branches. #USDemocracy www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

IMO, Congress is hoping that voters pay more attention to soundbytes of handwringing than they do to Congressional votes. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

Democrats in Congress: This!! 👇 “I think it’s going to require a little bit less navel-gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal positions. And it’s going to require Democrats to just toughen up,” Obama said. www.yahoo.com/news/obama-b...

I am generally not an AOC fan, but to every person in the House and Senate who voted for this week’s Bill, she is right: this is a deal with the Devil, and you should be ashamed. substack.com/@politicsusa...

These are lies

CBS, I have always been a fan. But this is a massive disappointment and an egregious case of a sitting President using his office for self-enrichment. Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/b...

Hello, Congress. What are you doing about this? Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...

Colorado sunset II. #photography #sunsets #colorado

“This [Trump’s] nihilism and helplessness is poisonous to a democracy, a system that only works when citizens take responsibility for their government.” www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

Colorado sunset. #photography

This. 👇 open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

It's imperative that those who oppose what is happening in the United States do not "play possum" and trust that change will come in the 2026 elections. www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...

Where are the members of Congress, who took an oath to uphold the Constitution and act as an independent branch of government? Where are the military generals, whose oath is to support the Constitution and thereby the rule of law? www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

He lied about Aurora, CO and he’s lying about Los Angeles.

The men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces are the toughest, baddest fighting forces in the world. They deserve our honor and respect.

This: “The NIH is becoming just a weapon of the state. They’re using grants as a lever to punish institutions and academia, and to censor and stifle science.” www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...

My lupines are covered with big aphid-like bugs. I tried spraying them with Neem oil, but it doesn’t seem to have helped. Any suggestions? #gardening #gardenpests #gardenbugs

Not just a geopolitical thing: any successful corporate executive knows how essential soft power is and how to wield it. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/o...

Trying to make sense of tariffs? “Fiscal redistribution from poor to rich: That is the goal. This goal is advancing. Maximization of the president’s power—to punish enemies and sell favors—is also the goal. This goal is advancing even more successfully.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Who besides the current executive benefits from a deal like this? Why is Congress not taking actions to impeach for blatant corruption? www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

Contrast Bill Gates the philanthropist to the DOGE legacy: “In the meantime, the world’s richest man has been involved in the deaths of the world’s poorest children.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/m...

Our brilliant educators do so much more than teach: They're role models, mentors and tireless student advocates. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

If Congressional Representatives don’t like what they are hearing from constituents, they should change what they are doing in Congress, not shout down or silence constituents. PSA reminder: your Congressional Representative works for and is responsible to you.

This. 👇 "When we casually throw around the Hitler comparison, we trivialize the industrialized slaughter of millions and the global devastation caused by [Hitler]. Worse, we shut down any possibility of a thoughtful, fact-based critique of today's political leaders." www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...

This gorgeous peace rose photo made me happy today.

"We are in perilous times...We need people who can think complex and subtle thoughts." Amen to that!

Serious question: why the fixation on slashing federal spending? Why not instead focus on ensuring efficient spending so the same dollars the government spends now can give more funding to programs that benefit Americans, eg, disaster recovery, infrastructure, research, healthcare…?

Very interesting article. I’m with @mcuban.bsky.social, though, in not fully agreeing. I more optimistic that specialized #AI agents will overcome some of the trust issues enough to be useful in many lower stakes contexts.

Trees beautify our communities, clean our air, & provide shade from the summer sun. This Arbor Day, I want to recognize the Cleveland Tree Coalition, which we revived because when trees thrive, so do people. Read more about its accomplishments here. ➡️bit.ly/4k9ACVd

Happy birthday to the Hubble Space Telescope, launched from the Kennedy Space Center #OTD in 1990. Here's to a remarkable 35 years of imaging the Cosmos. 🧪 🔭 ⚛️ Leave your favorite Hubble images in the replies!

Perhaps the Federal government should have considered the outcomes of the pilot before bringing in a tech bro to run DOGE.

According to this article, there are 8 million jobs open in the US for only 6.8 million job seekers. Would love to know how the author validated the posted jobs are real jobs companies want to fill. Those of us looking for jobs are finding many aren’t. hackernoon.com/new-tech-is-...

Hold up. This same state that voted overwhelmingly for the current administration with its plans for federal budget cuts, deregulation, and small government is now asking for a federal bailout in the form of a Superfind clean up? You can’t ask for big government only when it benefits you.

The fact the President hasn’t already demanded Hegseth’s resignation should worry every single American.

Thank you, Senator Schiff. #resist