Colbert is both a mensch and an actual genius. One of one. He and @maddow.bsky.social are the two best broadcasters of our time; truly in their own category. I'm angry and sad the president and the feckless suits cancelled the show but also know it's not the end.

Things have been a little crazy and strange lately. A little #arttherapy today with my mama was just what I needed. #mandaladrawing

Keep making those calls! Just called his office. Super quick and easy, and the person who answered was very nice. 803-734-2100.

South Carolina Republicans will proceed with passing a new congressional gerrymander despite it seeming to fail on Tuesday. Their proposed map below (right) would eliminate the only Black Dem to elect a 7-0 (white) Republican majority. Interactive map+data davesredistricting.org/join/c701dd1...

BIG: South Carolina's GOP-dominated state Senate just *rejected* a measure previously passed by the House that would allow the legislature to reconvene this year and redraw the state's lone majority-Black congressional district. It needed a two-thirds vote. x.com/JoeBReporter...

It’s staggering How swiftly states in the South can still move to stymie Black voters And how ready they were to do so

“Trust women to be the experts of their own stories.” I really wish I could remember where I heard that or who said it - and if I do I’ll give them the proper credit - but it has stayed with me ever since.

“April is the cruellest month.” - T.S. Eliot

If you’re still asking why Eric Swalwell got exposed now please read this.

#NaPoWriMo Day 11. The prompt was to create a blackout/erasure poem. I’ve never done #blackoutpoetry before; this was fun! #poetrysky

We shouldn't all be forced to live in this episode of The Twilight Zone constantly. This is no way to live.

Brutal.

#NaPoWriMo Day 7. My dog was my muse for today’s poem ❤️. The prompt was to write a poem that emulates the songs of clapping games and jumprope and skipping rhymes – something to snap, clap, and jump around to. #poetry #poetrysky

Ok, now do the bass clef.

The joy of getting your first toy after being rescued: 🔊 #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/Awwww/s/ft...

#NaPoWriMo Day 6 #poetry #poetrysky

#NaPoWriMo Day 3. A cinquain. Backyard Conversations Neighbors flit in sunlight and converse in their trees, telling their tales and sharing songs of spring. #poetry #cinquain #poetrysky

From yesterday. #NaPoWriMo Day 2. #poetry #poetrysky

#NaPoWriMo Day 1. 30 poems in 30 days. Moonset Purple-colored sky slowly shifts to blue as the sun wakes from sleeping. April arrives as the moon descends in bright, orange light. Photo taken this morning of the moon setting ❤️. #tanka #poetry #poetrysky

Extremely disappointed in @drannieandrews.com with this ad. Graham is awful but this is not the way. You can go after Graham on the issues - and possibly WIN - without resorting to homophobia and rumors and mean girl tactics. This is beneath you; do better.

NEW: Former Trump official Steve Bannon suggested the president deployed ICE officers to major U.S. airports as a “test run” for using them in upcoming elections. According to the administration, they will not assist TSA with passenger screenings but instead guard exit lanes or check IDs.

Happy first day of Spring 🌷🌿. #springishere #yoyoma #gsmnp

“Where a woman rules, streams run uphill.” - Ethiopian Proverb #internationalwomensday

“The weight of the world is love.” #allenginsberg #poetry #poetrysky readalittlepoetry.com/2006/01/05/s...

Can’t stop thinking about this one today. “Come you masters of war You that build the big guns You that build the death planes You that build all the bombs You that hide behind walls You that hide behind desks I just want you to know I can see through your masks” #BobDylan #MastersOfWar

That was absolutely wonderful and joyful and I loved every second of it. Just perfection. Well done, #BadBunny. #SuperBowlHalftime

The public made noise for Liam Ramos and it got him released from Dilley. Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo. Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles. Get them out!

Bondi directed federal agents to arrest four journalists. Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews. All Black. All doing their jobs.

"News outlets across the political spectrum need to loudly defend [independent journalists Don] Lemon’s and [Georgia] Fort’s rights. Journalists are not making themselves the story, Trump is.” Full Freedom of the Press Foundation statement below.

Thank you Dave Matthews. Dig deep, find the fighter in you. ✊

“The world needs all of our power and love and energy, and each of us has something that we can give.” -Merle Shain #poetry #haiku #poem #writingcommunity

“Gotta get down to it, soldiers are cutting us down Should have been gone long ago What if you knew her and found her dead on the ground How can you run when you know?” Written about Kent State but could easily apply to Minneapolis right now. 💔 #ReneeGood #AlexPretti #StandWithMinneapolis

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No words necessary ❤️. Peace be with you all today. #YoYoMa #Colbert youtu.be/BJVC4WGYcZ8?...

Happy 80th birthday to #DollyParton! She’s the very best of humanity. 🩷🌈🦋

MLK Jr: "There is nothing new about poverty. What is new is we have the resources to get rid of it. The rich must not ignore the poor because both rich and poor are tied in a single garment of destiny." We must "civilize ourselves by the total and immediate abolition of poverty."

Your activism will be even more important this year. Here are 10 crucial things you can do in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026

“A bitter wind blows through the country A hard rain falls on the sea If terror comes without a warning There must be something we don't see What fire begets this fire? Like torches thrown into the straw If no one asks, then no one answers That's how every empire falls” #JohnPrine

Looking for a way to support Minneapolis while it's under siege? Here's a Linktree of mutual aid and community orgs that are desperate for financial support. Please donate if you can. linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)

Preach! Thank you for your service to our country, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social. You and Gabby are incredible public servants.

"It isn't just in distant galaxies that strange, unreasonable things are happening. Unreason has crept up on us so insidiously that we've hardly been aware of it. But think of the things going on in our country which you wouldn't have believed possible only a few years ago." A Wind in the Door

Donald Trump has multiple indictments in the United States for crimes against the US government. And also pardoned top drug dealers.

The Constitution is very clear: War powers belong to Congress, not the White House. Contact your senators and demand that they check the regime’s lawless violence — or there’s no telling where this will end.

A Mad King has usurped the power of Congress—which represents the American people. That is, he has seized power that belongs to you and me collectively. He has declared war without consultation with or approval from Congress. And with no imminent threat. This is a profound betrayal of the republic.

Last day of winter break. I’m really sad it’s over, and also very grateful to have had time to rest and recharge a bit. What better way to start this last morning of the break than an outdoor walk. #welcome2026 #hellojanuary #wintervibes

#HappyNewYear #newyearsvibes ❤️

We’ll see, but I’ll take it :).

#HappyNewYear, and welcome 2026.