Most Americans agree we need to get money out of politics. If that takes a constitutional amendment, then that's what we have to do. And if that's going to take years, then it's all the more reason to begin pushing now.

Trans people have always been on the frontlines of movements that have worked toward equal rights for all of us. Now, we must show up for our trans siblings.  #TransAwarenessWeek

My almost 10-year-old son has a couple of friends over, and I just happened to have some Osage oranges that I collected yesterday—because I'm thinking of planting a tree—and so of course I had to grab the chance to teach the kids the delightful facts about Osage oranges and woolly mammoths:

This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea. The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.

Join SBTAN, members of the trans community and allies at a Transgender Day of Remembrance rally and procession on Sat. Nov. 22nd. The event will begin at 2pm in De La Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara. Sign up at SBTAN.org/march.

I'm off for my nightly "rocking out to ward off dementia" 😁

They laid down their lives not only for Ukraine but for all of Europe! RIP - Oleksii Remizovskyi, Illia Reznik, Roman Tsipan (29), Oleksandr Raboshchuk Rest, comrades, rest and sleep! The thoughts of men shall be As sentinels to keep Your rest from danger free. (H.W. Longfellow) Eternal Memory!

The summer my daughter was 15, she participated in a science camp. And even though the camp bus dropped her off less than a half mile from our home, I had to pick her up from the bus stop. Because the camp required that parents pick up their minor children. This post is not about a bus stop.

I know everyone uses social media differently. But during this time of rising fascism, if you have a platform, I'd ask that you pick at least one thing you care about & understand & share practical ways your followers can make a difference in fighting for it. If there ever was a time, this is it.

A reminder that in 2022, President Biden signed the “Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act,” eliminating the statute of limitations to file civil action for federal sex offenses. Seems relevant.

Today's furcast comes from Sagie Grace! She's a sweet, playful, and affectionate 1-year-old German Shepherd mix who lights up every room she enters. She may thrive with another playful dog, and she’s been housetrained before. Her Humane Colorado adoption info below! #COwx

YESSSSS!

Look at this adorable kitten!

Trump would rather the entire species perish in an extinction event than face one personal consequence

Short 🧵 with petition to sign

New York state assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-NY) about his legislation to mandate K-12 school students learn the history of Jan 6 and its aftermath "We can't sweep history under the rug" More ====>

Propagandist Says What? #marytrump #marytrumpmedia #releasethefiles #doj

There was a war must I must have won. Please take me with you. 😭 youtu.be/H6V6YVX95dE?...

Kostiantyn Huzenko, 28, a Ukrainian marine, photographer, and press officer, was killed by a russian strike on Nov 1, 2025. Remembered for his kindness, courage, and artistry, hundreds mourned him in Kyiv. united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...

I honestly don’t know what to say anymore. It is overwhelmingly clear at this point that the Republican Party has sold its soul to protect a child rapist, led by wealthy ghouls who will never have enough. There is only one war, now and forever, and it is the class war. There must be consequences.

hear me out, maybe it’s time to stop making men the president for awhile

Don't forget Melania's role in all of this. She also knew Epstein and Maxwell. The first time she allegedly had sex with Donald was on Epstein's "Lolita Express" jet.

It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.

Scoop: News Corp’s California Post will court advertisers on the Fox studio lot next week, where the NY Post’s offshoot has quietly set up shop The Murdochs are planting a flag out West, aiming to exploit the vacuum left by a hollowed-out LAT www.status.news/p/california...

Seems possible that this is about even more than underage women. Perhaps money changing hands— corruptly and internationally, and intertwined with underaged women? Man, oh man.

A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force are suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military's unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits.

For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files: splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app

along with the heinous literal crimes i think a lot about how there's a kind of moral, national crime in subjecting all of us to this, to this consuming our politics, committed against us by a number of powerful and connected people up to and including the president

As I've said, we're in a federally mandated relationship with the worst person you know. That's fucked up.

My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far

Tonight we remember our dear friend and bandleader Cleto 💙

We pay tribute to the men and women who stood to fight the Russian invaders. They will never be forgotten. RIP – Taras Vorotnyi, Serhii Oliychuk, French fighter Thibault Aimé Joseph Rigon, Vitalii Slobodan Вічна Пам’ять! Eternal Memory! Герої не вмирають! Heroes Never Die!

Imagine this fellah 1000s of times bigger and out of focus. Im not saying i know anything, but, you know… 🤷🏻‍♂️

The best thing to have is enough.

I've shared this quote before but I'll share it again, as it's one I've been thinking about a lot as I've watched how our oligarchs have been behaving over the past few months.

WATCH — @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : “My amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.” Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?

Nights like this are the best. All the trouble of the world is momentarily set aside while we're collectively marveling at the pretty lights and nature together. This is how it's supposed to be. Life, I mean. Shared joy and all. 🙂

The human capacity for wonder and awe should be treated as the precious gift it is.

Protest comes as Brazil's leader Lula says COP30 participants should be 'inspired' by Indigenous peoples.

A little bit of history worth knowing. If it’s history, they are trying to wipe it out, to make room for the absurd tales of eternal innocence that bring fascism and bloodshed closer.

Los Angeles is under siege, and corporate-owned media has failed to meet this critical moment. #FreeLA If you believe L.A. deserves better, support independent publications like L.A. TACO: lataco.com/join

Excited about the election wins last week? Mad about Republicans kicking people off their health care? Ready to take action with less than a year until the midterms? Join us for a rally in San Antonio. Friday at 6:30. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio. Sign up: PoweredXPeople.org

California just teamed up with Nigeria on a new climate partnership at #COP30 — focused on cleaner transportation, climate adaptation, and cutting pollution. Real action, global collaboration!

This band walks the walk. @dropkickmurphys.com lead singer Ken Casey drove an ambulance to Ukraine and recorded this single from a studio in Kyiv. Somehow, I got thrown in on backup vocals. I dare you not to feel something watching this. "Who'll Stand With Us?"

Keep calling these vulnerable House Republicans…are any of these your districts?? 👀

"If they're going to go without paychecks, the least we can do is make sure they don't go without food." -Greg, Team Member at Taco Bamba Our partners at Taco Bamba are preparing delicious taco boxes for federal workers & families impacted by the government shutdown. #ChefsForFeds

And there you have it— "Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds"

New single by @dropkickmurphys.com just dropped. Helluva Veterans Day tribute, filmed IN UKRAINE. Watch and share. And BZ to all who wore the uniform—and who still stand for freedom. "Who'll Stand With Us?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3rt...

WATCH as President Obama surprises a plane full of Veterans.