Now this is exactly what we need to highlight on the 250th anniversary of our founding! Nonpartisan history that comes to life in these short videos.

Toe tapping, boot scuffing on point song, “MAGA Is a Dumpster Fire” set to a Billy Joel beat. Thrum to the beat as you bob your head in response to the truth of the lyrics. I actually felt better as I listened!

The Boss announced a protest festival in D.C. a month before the midterm general election with headliners like Dave Matthews and Joan Baez, and of course, Bruce himself. apnews.com/article/bruc...

NO to Trump on a $250 bill or any bill. 💵 it’s against the law for starters! You know the law, the one Trump and his sycophants ignore?

I’ve been honored to known Stephen Colbert for almost two decades now. I’ve been on his shows. And he was kind enough to come on mine during COVID—from his home: youtu.be/3OGfygnjLWQ?...

Here’s what you need to know most: he’s one of the nicest guys anywhere. He’s kind, generous and humble. And so are all his teams. He creates a leadership climate that is warm, supportive and truly special. He is a rare leader that people will follow anywhere. Because his heart is true.

And he has done a ton of good for troops and vets over the years—often below the radar. He took his entire show to Iraq (when nobody else would) and let a General shave his head.

He told our stories. He knows tremendous loss. And has deep empathy that allows him to connect with others who’ve experienced that unique kind of pain. From Medal of Honor Recipients to formerly homeless vets, he has an open heart.

Which is especially relevant with Memorial Day this weekend. We honored him years ago when I was head of IAVA with our 2011 Civilian Service Award: youtu.be/58LfvnR7dyE?...

Stephen is a true patriot. And a conscience for America. He’s always had our back. And we’ll always have his. And here’s part of the full conversation I had on his show. (It was edited for time). I did my best to thank him up front.

And I also challenged him at the end.

I still hope he’ll go back home to South Carolina and run for Senate against Lindsey Graham. Don’t underestimate what he can do in the future for the world. Just look at Zelensky.

Stephen is a great American. A leader of true courage and vision. He is meeting the moment. And thankfully for all of us, I don’t think he’s going away.

The rest of the Colbert tribute thread by Paul Rieckhoff follow.

Read this multi-part tribute to Stephen Colbert by Mr. Rieckhoff. If you already admired Stephen, this may well change your perspective to reverence. Reverence for his abiding compassion and humanity coupled with his intellect and wit. Bravo, Stephen. Thank you, Paul for sharing your thoughts.

Unacceptable that only one state has a minimum marriage of 18 (NJ), a few 17, and too many with none, including my Washington state. We need to shake some cages to change this around the country. And we think we are better than places like Afghanistan?

Today Trump "negotiated" with his private criminal defense lawyer—a man he made AG for this corrupt purpose—the theft of $1.8B in taxpayer money so that it could be given to far-right terrorists in open rebellion against America. It's the most corrupt act by a POTUS in history.

But calling it one of the largest Thefts in American history—and certainly the largest committed in broad daylight—is insufficient. It's also part of a Domestic Terror Conspiracy aimed at rewarding, encouraging, and inciting Sedition from criminals who have engaged in Rebellion.

Nor is this the only component of the said Conspiracy. This Conspiracy—which dwarfs all prior presidential scandals—includes the deadly attacks of January 6th, over a thousand traitorous pardons, illicit self-dealing, corrupt nominations, threats, attempted vote-rigging and more.

The coverage of this sprawling series of crimes by corporate media has altogether failed to encompass its depravities and treacheries. This isn't merely a story of misappropriated funds or a gaming of the legal system. What happened today mandates opening a Treason investigation.

Trump is bankrolling the next armed pro-Trump insurrection—and issuing reparations to the conspirators behind the last one—by stealing the money from the victims of the insurrection (using lawyers who are just fixers for a thug). Todd Blanche should be in prison, as should Trump.

That Trump knows he's committed one of the greatest crimes in US history is clear. That's why he's using his fixer to do it. That's why he's ensured it can't be reviewed by a judge. That's why the deal he signed pre-nixes congressional oversight. This is a public crime spree.

And the contempt for America, Americans and taxpayers he's exhibited while committing these historic crimes is breathtaking. For months and months he swore it was okay for him to take billions from taxpayers because it would go to charity. Now it'll *fund terrorism against us*.

Compare Republican with Democratic Presidents and see who actually budgets carefully and which party only whines about the deficit when the other is in power. You get one clue as to the spenders and whiners. 🐘 And it’s not the Democrats! Makes one think, doesn’t it?

AOC has really grown into her leadership and so impressed me with her comments in this forum.

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This must stop. Congress, impeach the activist right wing members of SCOTUS. You know damn well this is wrong and unconstitutional.

Laughed till tears fell. Want to feel good for a bit? Listen to this clip with President Obama and Stephen Colbert!

Look at this clarifying outline to make a change, gain cohesion, and move toward a better place in our communities and country. Take heart as you read it. Its remedy road map is not only possible but probable. For me, it was galvanizing in a way I had not yet experienced.

CROW: Does Mr. Parlatore represent foreign governments or persons in his private law practice? HEGSETH: I don't know CROW: You don't know? Somebody who is sitting in your meetings as a special adviser -- you don't know?

For profit detention centers need to be banned as hotbeds of cruel treatment. Cash cows for private operators, they resist oversight. Check out the refusal of one south of Seattle. Thousands of complaints without inspections. Let’s tirelessly advocate to get the private sector out of government.

Never forget who hollowed out the experts keeping us safe from harm who make medical, climate advances, and so much more. The sheer numbers lost in 2025, thanks to Trump, Musk’s DOGE, and political hacks is maddening. Throw in terrifying for a more accurate measure of the harm done.

Read this thoughtful commentary re last night’s DC Press debacle. It explains skepticism based on the lies, distortions, and fabulousity we’ve heard for 11 years. Offer alternative facts, equate lies with truth, tell us not to believe what we experience, you end up without trust. It is sorrowful.

Senate Republicans sneaky maneuver tonight to thwart Dems with a party line vote to fund DHS, ICE, CBP with zero reforms. Blood pressure hike inducing just contemplating its likely success. Senator Van Hollen (D-MD)’s brief synopsis as he heads to a shenanigan of o Vote-a-Rama:

2028: 1. Codify Roe 2. Overturn Citizens United. 3. Nonpartisan Map Districting. 4. Impeach SCOTUS Trump Appointees 5. Impanel Epstein Commission. 6. Outlaw Felons from Presidency.

This is not good. China is reaping big benefits in terms of trust and trade, thanks to the erratic, counterintuitive actions of Trump and his motley crew of Tweedledees and Tweedledums.

Lover of the Impressionists that I am, treat yourself to this encapsulation of Monet’s creative design of his home at Giverny, France. He created endless subject opportunities for his work.🧵

Take a gander at impressive Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) as he stumps on the election trail. We need him to hold his seat in November.

Swalwell resigns from Congress! #Swalwell #Resigns www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/u...

Beautifully stated. I answer miss you. You lift us up.

Worth reading Ben Rhodes’ assessment of the Trumpian Iran debacle.

The truth about Obama’s cash to Iran. Trump lies.

Yup. This about covers Trump’s talking points tonight during his televised address.

The Boss stands up for a hesitation vision of America.

Bernie speaks wisdom about war.

More on the Senate funding passage (without ICE or CBP !) and next steps. I just realized this is the same bill Senator Kennedy (R-LA) was trying get a unanimous voice vote on earlier yesterday.🧵

Looks like tonight the Senate agreed to a funding deal for DHS except ICE and CBP. This is the bill Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) submitted on March 5. Can’t recall if the House voted for it sometime ago or if it must vote before it goes to Trump. If signed, then finally TSA employees can get paid.

So Trump really doesn’t care the TSA doesn’t get paid or the Coast Guard funded. We knew it but he turned down a deal the Republicans would accept.