Celebrating New Year’s Day with a Philly jawn. ❤️ May 2026 be a good one.

Happy new year! Let’s make 2026 the year America takes back our democracy.

Ask yourself who benefits when the Library of Alexandria burns? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/c...

Jack Smith: “Our case was built on, frankly, Republicans who put their allegiance to the country before the party.” Trump also had a “pattern” of rejecting information that didn’t fit his false narrative.

Releasing a 255-page transcript on New Year’s Eve isn’t transparency, it’s an attempt to bury accountability while people are distracted. Read it. Share it. Text it to your family, friends, and neighbors. Truth doesn’t disappear just because powerful people want it buried.

That We The People paid for. It belongs to us.

Question: But the president’s statements that he believed the election was rife with fraud—those are statements protected by the First Amendment, correct? Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.

Jack Smith: I believe we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt in both cases.

BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

I'm a former federal prosecutor who handled criminal prosecutions for DOJ. This comment by @jkbjournalist.bsky.social is exactly correct.

At year end, the dividing line in politics today is defined by dignity. Dignity is something that can't be taken away. It can only be surrendered voluntarily. We saw the most powerful business leaders willing to surrender dignity while everyday Americans stood tall.

Sometimes the universe brings change when you least expect it. But sometimes that change is exactly what you needed. I’m ready for 2026.

Wanna see real-life miracles? Fund scientific research. A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans. futurism.com/health-medic...

ROVE: “.. He’s gone way too far by slapping his name on buildings .. “.. the public is tiring of his hyperbole and insatiable desire for retribution. Increasingly, they may hear only the offensive or cruel things he says.” @thehill.com thehill.com/homenews/adm...

I miss a president who cares for all.

🚨DAILY REMINDER🚨 Jan. 6, 2021, was a violent attempt to overturn the will of the people. We cannot sanitize it or minimize it. Never forget how fragile democracy becomes when hate, lies, and power-hungry leaders go unchecked. #StayWoke ✊🏽 #Pinks 🌸 🎥 @mjfree.bsky.social

this is very clear: if you claim christianity but don't follow the teachings of Jesus, you aren't a christian, you are a fraud and a heretic. if you claim to be an American, but don't follow the Constitution and you undermine democracy, you aren't a patriot, you are a fraud and a traitor.

Son-in-Law Watch:

Over the past months, the DOJ has launched an unprecedented national campaign seeking unfettered access to voter records, suing election officials in 21 states plus Washington, D.C. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the...

Over the last 11 months, however, one crisis has been ongoing. I have repeatedly warned that the Republican voter suppression and election-subversion machine continues to grind on. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...

One of the things that makes me most proud of Democracy Docket is its unflinching headlines. My latest piece provides examples and context about why this is so important. Become a premium member now to access this and all its premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

I wrote this a year ago and it hit a nerve. It is still relevant today: Each time I have sat down to write something I am bothered by this recurring phrase that I cannot get out of my head. So, this week I am going to just say it out loud: we are on our own. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-a...

The last newsletter of the year is out and it’s a good one. Some people spent 2025 golfing and hanging with friends at private clubs and one of them is the president.

Phang: If that happened in January, how in the actual hell is Blanche now telling the American people that they suddenly discovered a million more documents? GTFOH. As far back as January, the entirety of the Epstein files were transferred to Main Justice at DOJ…

The DOJ is trying to get all your individualized voter data (including SS number, DOB, current and previous addresses, voting records, etc.) in order to intimidate and undermine elections. Please listen to this and re-post on all your social media. Email this video to you friends & family members.

Flashback post and yep, still our favorite.

‘Weapons of mass construction’: the US ‘craftivists’ using yarn to fight back against Trump

“I’ll be surprised if the copper pipes are still in the walls when Trump leaves.” With Shawn Ryan Hunter Biden rips “openly corrupt” Trump for Kushner getting Saudi BILLIONS + negotiating peace deals, and fact-checks the “10% for the big guy” line Republicans attack him with

Take some time over the next few days to watch my interview with Gov JB Pritzker. I think you will learn something about politics, elections and the fight for democracy. youtu.be/oA0uttMI5rc?...

(Reuters) - China imported no soybeans from the United States for a third straight month in November, as buyers turned to South American supplies amid fears of a shortfall if the trade war with Washington dragged on. @reuters.com www.producer.com/daily/china-...

NEW: Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and Officer Danny Hodges have filed their response to the government's arguments against hanging the January 6th plaque in the Capitol pursuant to federal law. I'll post a link to the full filing once it's on the docket.

1 - the exec branch can't decline to spend $ Congress appropriated 2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements 3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program 4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states

This is as easy a test of your belief in the American system as is conceivable: Should this be an acceptable argument from a president?

In 2025, America saw the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years. That’s just a preview of what’s to come as RFK Jr continues his rollback of vaccine guidance.

I firmly believe we're going to survive this era -- broken, hobbled, with decades of rebuilding that will not be finished in my lifetime -- but we are going to survive and every asshole who collaborated in the effort to destroy this country will forever wear the stain of it.

"Humanitarian of the Year Lonnie G. Bunch III 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian---Recognized for his stewardship in persevering history and his lifelong commitment to education, culture, and humanitarian service" www.ebony.com/power-100-20...

Another day of anti-renewable energy stupidity and economic malpractice. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...

Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head. That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year

Chicago is having none of this administration's BS.

It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans. 🧵 1 of 9

The handiwork of a guilty man and his criminal henchmen who thumb their nose at the law, Justice, Congress and the American people.

I took an oath to defend the Constitution, the rule of law, and our First Amendment rights. Which means I won't let this Administration silence me. Because in the Navy, we don't give up the ship.