Elon's Grok. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This does seem just a little bit bad! Idk the sort of thing you’d think politicians might distance themselves from or something!

Find me the conservative parents with kids in daycare who would be okay with a group of anonymous men, some masked, some with cameras, being allowed without their permission into their kid’s daycare in the middle of the day to *film their kids*. Find me one.

Of course this is happening. Venezuela has detained U.S. citizens before, but Trump’s constant chest-thumping about overthrowing Maduro (regime change) only pours gasoline on the fire. We know what’s up here. Regular people caught in the middle while Trump chases another country’s resources.

What better way to start 2026 than suing the Trump administration? That’s right: HRC Foundation is launching a class action on behalf of federal workers and their families. We will not sit back and let these dedicated public servants lose vital health care coverage without a fight.

A NEWLY UNSEALED court order in the criminal case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia proves his claim of vindictive prosecution by the Trump DOJ. I walk through the details of the court’s order, incl. that Todd Blanche directed the pursuit of the indictment & controlled its timing. youtu.be/Y79rlfnxRNQ?...

ICYMI: I got the chance to hang with @muellershewrote.com to discuss internal emails and FBI whistleblowers exposing Todd Blanche’s lies about the 1 million “found” Epstein documents, the lawyer leading the redactions, and White House's control of DOJ messaging. youtu.be/DdQ4G3mZCaQ?...

With Republicans active in 59 separate voting cases and the DOJ litigating another 30, the picture becomes clear: voter suppression is now a defining feature of the MAGA takeover. It will be the leading GOP strategy in 2026, and it’s our job to prevent it, Marc Elias writes. https://bit.ly/3KCHVZj

Perfect

Happy New Year, Houston 🎉 From my family to yours.

This is the correct takeaway from that reporting, yes.

"I must have missed the rally where he stood in Colorado and promised to personally derail critical water infrastructure projects," Boebert wrote. "My bad, I thought the campaign was about lowering costs and cutting red tape." Leopards, faces, etc www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-i...

the thing is, “differing political views” used to be about what percentage to tax high earners and not whether brown people are humans

“The rate of deaths per year in the correctional facilities has been on the rise even though the number of people being held in the prisons has declined, the records show. Last year the death count hit 144 — the highest number in the past seven years.”

Shame on us. Gratis link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/n...

Reporter: Is there any evidence? Trump: I mean, you're saying maybe the attack didn't take place? It's possible, I guess, but President Putin told me this morning it did.

If people admire you, they put your name on buildings. If you have to do it yourself, well… that’s different.

A thread of critical immigration coverage from our very own @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social 🧵:

The DOJ is so incompetent that it is allowing us to *quantify* its cover-up of the Epstein files.

ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries. Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves. "Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks. "No, guess he should've complied," agent says. Yakima, Washington

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Cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social. Democracy dies in ▪️.

Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.

the most wonderful time of the year just got a little more colorful! it’s with much happiness in my heart that i share with you my new coloring ebook: meowy christmas 🎄 poorlycatdraw.gumroad.com/l/meowychris...

Look what Santa brought me!!! (Santa being my wife in this case) @muellershewrote.com @johnfugelsang.bsky.social

Living in Midland, Texas I have hope this Christmas. I see no more Trump flags or MAGA hats. Our former MAGA mayor has written a book about moving to the middle politically and civility in politics. I'm not saying we are turning blue. But people are sick of Trump. There is hope.

Let's not forget the obvious: that the Felon in the White House is also a Russian asset. Working to the benefit of russia, not the United states. Donald Trump is destroying the country from within for the benefit of Vladimir putin.

Christian Nationalist without the boring nice Jesus parts.

It is time for the annual reading of the sacred text. Now reading The Stupidest Angel: a heartwarming tale of Christmas terror by @theauthorguy.bsky.social

This year reaffirmed how much Texans rely on fair, fearless reporting about decisions at the Capitol that shape our daily lives. With reader support, The Texas Tribune keeps Texans informed and connected.

Sebastian has been scandalizing polite society with his scientific theories of sexual inheritance. But there’s one small problem. They’re not his theories. They’re Violet’s. /jb Amazon: www.amazon.com/Count... Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/...

🚨TAKE ACTION🚨 Yesterday, HHS announced TWO proposed rules that aim to severely restrict access to best-practice health care for trans youth. Starting today, the public has 60 DAYS to comment on the rules. Take action now: hrc.im/comment

rich people will still vaccinate their kids. Poor people, however...

Cartoon villains, I swear.

genAI is STOLEN WORK. Using genAI in *any* capacity is trafficking in stolen work, supporting the plunder. Period. These facts aren't even denied by the AI companies, they just find ways to make that plunder seem benevolent. Using their product enables that lie. Stop enabling the theft of our work.

Lol one time I had a post go extremely viral over at the Nazi bar. Like picked up in the UK gossip rags. It was about hard boundaries with racist relatives and *this fucking guy* Friedersdorf slid into my DMs *just asking questions*. I told him to get fucked. Highly recommend if you get the chance.

The Bank of America sponsorship is the pièce de résistance here. I was born before women could have bank accounts in their own names

And just like that, SFWA capitulates. Keep fighting. It works.

While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most. Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.

Precinct chairs signed on to a resolution asking the party to deny Houston Mayor John Whitmire endorsements after he participated in a GOP fundraiser. bit.ly/4iWMLgF

#Denton @sbworkersunited.org members are holding the line in their Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) strike against Starbucks! Don’t cross the picket line until Starbucks baristas have a fair union contract that includes better hours, pay, and real protections on the job!

Open industry secret: most political non-fiction books get purchased by foundations or non-profits to be given out with giftbags at events. 100,000 people aren't buying a book by Lauren Boebert on the future of America. GOP operatives are and giving them away for free as "gifts." BEST SELLER!

Thank you, Indiana Republicans, for not bending the knee. 🚨 Trump redistricting push fails in Indiana— again.

ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”

BREAKING: Indiana Republicans FAILED to pass a new 9-0 congressional gerrymander after enough GOP senators sided with Dems. The GOP's 7-2 map stays in place. Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed

New: The Texas Education Agency is replacing the elected school boards of the Beaumont, Connally and Lake Worth school districts. The takeovers add to the growing list of districts subject to state interventions, which includes Fort Worth and Houston.

The jury didn’t fail They refused The prosecution failed and that’s why the jury refused