I don’t know who needs to know this but tomorrow is Chocolate Day. Do with this information what you will.

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Public education is essential to a democracy. We teach kids how to think, not what to think. - @rweingarten.bsky.social

Took my mom to select new frames and order her new glasses today. I love that we have a rep at our local LensCrafters who always takes care of us. He’s sold us so many glasses over the years, and he’s just so kind and genuine. He was expecting us and directed Mom to her usual corner of the store

I miss the days when Obama could just post his summer playlist instead of dire warnings.

All of Keane’s posts these past three days have been about the SLC video. It isn’t the anniversary of the album nor the single, so something else must be afoot. Could they…(WILD THOUGHT ALERT) be BUYING the SLC?!? 🤔😳🤯 I doubt this, but I’m tired and my brain is wandering in every direction.

It’s been a weird weekend, definitely far from relaxing. And to top it off, my kid spilled a whole cup of coffee in my bed when she was watching TV yesterday and didn’t tell me. I just went to turn down the bed and saw the stain. So, I have extra laundry to do at 8:00 on Sunday night.

Our Constitution has endured for 238 years through times of extreme darkness and challenges. We, the people, deserve leaders who uphold our fundamental rights.

Thank you to my colleagues for having my back and not furthering lies on the House floor. Appreciate them safeguarding first amendment protections and the usage of the censure. Finally some sanity in the House.

Jerry Greenfield said in a public resignation letter that Ben & Jerry's "has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power" by Unilever, which bought the Vermont-based ice cream maker in 2000.

a little distraction from this hellscape

It’s been a year since Hopes & Fears 20, and I miss these gentlemen so much. Their music heals my soul when the world is dark and scary. They bring beauty and joy to so many of us, and to hear them and see them live in their element is one of the best things ever. @keaneofficial.bsky.social

12 hours ago, we announced a kickoff rally for our Senate campaign. 1,800 people showed up. This is how we win Texas.

I’m with that Talarico kid. Eagerly awaiting the official launch of this campaign. Imagine: kindness, genuine compassion for constituents, and wisdom in public office. I’m here for it. @jamestalarico.bsky.social #talaricofortexas

PBS is cutting 100 positions, or roughly 15% of its staff, as a result of the major federal funding cuts to public broadcasting.

It’s 78° on the final Saturday in August, a stark contrast to the usual 105°+ at this time of year, so we’re mowing the yard. I trimmed the unwanted crepe myrtle and before I could cut the branches down to bag them for tomorrow’s pick-up, it began pouring and is supposed to keep up for hours.

This thread says so much. Cruelty has always been the point.

My takeaway from tariffs being implemented comes from trying to sift through the rotting produce in the grocery store to find what I need. I have never minded buying blemished food, but straight-up rotting as an effort to keep stock on shelves and prices down is a new one.

My cat has an emotional support hair tie, and I wonder why I haven’t done this for myself.

I grabbed coffee at the local Starbucks today, and there was the tiniest little cafe cup (made for double espresso shots) in the tip jar. I noted to the barista who’s worked there the last 10 years that it was the most adorable thing. As I left, he looked around and gave it to me. ☺️

Today was going okay… And then the end of the day was suddenly and unexpectedly very hard. Some occupations let you leave your work at work, but when your job is investing in children, you carry them on your mind and heart all the time. Hoping for the best and looking forward to the light.

School is definitely back in session. Morning meetings yesterday for our state music associations, then the rest of the day spent replying to emails, setting up spreadsheets to track data, and more. Today was alarm at 4 am so kid could go to a fundraiser, then a little more..

Newsom: If California, one of the most un-Trumped states in America, is not successful, it’s at our peril. We may not get this back. I’m telling you, we may not. He is rigging this next midterm election before one vote is cast. He tried to wreck our democracy after the last vote was cast last time.

Talarico on Fox: "If Republican policies are so popular, why do they have to redraw the maps before the election? ... this is like two football teams coming out of the locker room at halftime and the team that's ahead says they want to change the rules for the second half so they can win the game."

This is Archibald. He's been holding in a sneeze since last September. Finally let it loose. 13/10 bless you buddy

Keep hitting them hard with facts, James! We are so heartened by you!

"The president is creating a diversion of a make believe, fake situation." The former vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, Retired Major General Randy Manner, is right: President Trump is abusing emergency powers for political gain.

Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19

Hochul: "This is what I call a legal insurrection ... they know they're going to lose next year. That's the only reason they're engaged in this. It also might be a nice distraction from people asking -- all of the sudden this happens when? When they refuse to release the Epstein files."

Any other Keane fans have this shirt? I’ve not worn it much, but the ink is coming off quickly. It hasn’t been in the dryer-I hang it to dry after washing. Super sad-it’s my favorite of the 20th H&F anniversary shirts.

Guys, I had such a good day at work. My room is almost ready for day one, I got to have lunch with my full team (the first time we’ve all been able to make it), and my curls were on point for faculty photos (it’s the little things some days). 😆

Of course they are. Hateful, tiny men.

🚨 The numbers don’t lie. @rweingarten.bsky.social breaks it down: 53% of Americans can’t afford groceries. 40% of young people are barely getting by.

It’s time for lawmakers to answer the question: Whom do you serve? @ibewinternational.bsky.social Local 20’s Price Warwick III was one of the final people able to testify at the Texas Capitol last night. #txlege

Came home to a bit of a surprise in the crepe myrtle over my driveway. Hello, Mrs. Dove! I won’t tell the neighbor’s kitty where you are! 🫢🤫

Taking a moment to pause for something beautiful today. There’s just been too much ugly in the world lately. I’m grateful for the gift of rain in August and for the ducks and insects that graced our park visit today. ☺️

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting said Friday that it would shut down next year, effectively ending its half-century role as a backer of NPR, PBS, and local radio and TV stations across the U.S.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced today that it will begin phasing out its operations, following Congress’s recent decision to revoke previously allocated federal funding. CPB said it is initiating an “orderly wind-down” after nearly six decades.

Those held in President Trump's "Alligator Alcatraz" are being held in dangerous conditions with no regard for people's safety or humanity. This cruelty must end.

For months, people have been asking me whether I still trusted gov’t data. My answer was always the same: The stats agencies faced longstanding challenges, some of which Trump was making worse. But there was no sign of political meddling. I can’t say that anymore. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/b...

@jamestalarico.bsky.social is right. And yes, breaking quorum is a very serious move, but what is happening in our state legislature is not normal, nor is it moral. I don’t always support this type of action, but I agree that it might be warranted here.

If the Texas Lege designed highways...

On one of the most unbelievable satellite images I've ever seen, showing hundreds of Palestinians surrounding aid trucks north of Rafah. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/w...

A longtime friend retired after almost 25 years of military service in the Navy. I feel honored that he invited me to be there for his ceremony. I’ve never seen a military retirement before, but how incredible it was to be there!

What the what now?!?!

The Texas legislature is being used by Trump. He needs to rig the maps to stay in power and avoid investigations into deadly flooding in Central Texas, the Epstein files, the Iran leaks, and more. Communities of color will be hit the hardest.

I’m Keane on the Oxford comma for certain! (See what I did there?)