The date for the next No Kings Day is set. But this is a save the date, not a “sit back and wait.” 🧵

The so-called Save America Act will force 21 million American citizens to produce passports or birth certificates just to register to vote. Most do not have them ready. Turning paperwork into a barrier is a poll tax by another name. #HandsOffHerVote social.demcast.com/s/L9X3k1fQ

In just a few moments, I will vote against the so-called SAVE America Act and I am a strong no. That's because this bill would place unnecessary burdens on millions of women and eligible citizens to register to vote and make their voices heard. It is un-American & undermines our democracy.

I love @aeon.co magazine. It's longer-form reading than most online features, and the topics cover nearly everything. My favorite recent article talks about holes in the web. How even Hindi, for example, the third most spoken language, is sorely under-represented online. aeon.co/essays/gener...

"By the end of the two-year period, 94% of participants reported they were housed." A million pilot programs show the same thing: when people are given enough money to afford housing, homelessness ends. Other supports matter, but housing comes first. Not policing. Not moralizing. Homes.

This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10

ICE wrote a memo to get around warrantless entries into homes, and they knew it was so illegal they kept it secret until a whistleblower blew the scheme open.

Before I became mayor, I had the privilege of serving in the New York State Assembly. And on Tuesday, Feb. 3, Astoria & Long Island City can elect @DianaforQueens to continue our work. I'm so proud to endorse Diana, a Queens mom, an immigrant organizer & a democratic socialist.

This has to be criminal. ICE is out of control!

This year we joined the House Committee on Energy & Commerce and served on the Subcommittees on Energy, Health, and Oversight & Investigations. We look forward to hitting the ground running on E&C next session. To wrap up 2025, here are this year's Top 5 Moments from Committee.

Removing your nation's cultural footprints step-by-step-by-step: yeah, that makes sense.

Merry Christmas from the Obama Foundation! May your Christmas be filled with unwrapping new possibilities and the warmth of time spent with your loved ones!

Give it a rest, Elon.

"We know how it begins. It's always been up to us……how it ends."

Back in Chicago this week, President Obama went to his Hyde Park barbershop. There’s nothing like familiar faces and the feeling of home. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next June, we can’t wait to welcome the world to the South Side.

Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of traveling across our country to share the story behind 107 Days. Here are a few of my reflections from the road:

Hey if you missed the @geekgirlcon.bsky.social story publishing workshop with editor @atlinmerrick.bsky.social & myself, find all our advice on my blog! Where to find calls, how to submit stories, & much more. dannyechase.com/resources/ #writingcommunity #specfic ✍️ 🔱 #Horror 📚😱 🩷🧙‍♂️⚔️ #write #dcblogs

This is Archie. He's deaf and doesn't hear when his humans get home. Luckily, his little brother Frankie lets him know with a gentle nudge to make sure he doesn't miss the moment. 14/10 for both (TT: melissamilne)

Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”: wapo.st/448fDw6

We have a new timeline up today on our Medical Research Funding page, documenting the onslaught of political, legal, and bureaucratic attacks on medical research since January: unbreaking.org/issues/medic...

This is Lukas. It's his first time swimming. He's kinda nervous, but we think he's doing a great job. 13/10 (TT: lukassss707)

When you call Mamdani a socialist, please remember:

🧵🦠There is an ongoing listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta that has caused 25 hospitalizations and 6 deaths across 18 states. Food recalls: 🚫Sprouts Farmers Market smoked mozzarella pasta salad🚫Scott & Jon's shrimp scampi with linguini bowls www.cdc.gov/listeria/out...

The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased. Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power. Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable. But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless. Remember this.

Let's get this done, California. Vote YES on Prop 50.

Early this morning, our city still plunged into darkness, I set off to walk the Brooklyn Bridge. As the sun came up, we were joined by canvassers, labor leaders, elected officials, and working people — a movement to bring a new day to our city. Tomorrow, we win it together.

أنا اسمي زهران ممدان وعم رشّح حالي لأكون العمدة الجديد في مدينة نيويورك

Let’s talk about ICE. This post is long, but it’s worth reading to understand how to protect your right to privacy. It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.

“If you can’t get a vote on your record, don’t play us against each other.” I’m grateful for the Rev. Sharpton’s powerful words of unity this morning and against the cynical politics of fear and division.

Please come and say hello to us! We are friendly and would love to talk with you! #writing #publishing #GeekGirlConSeattle

If you've got a book or essay in you about culture/media/feminist tech histories: www.concordia.ca/press/series...

Putting this here for those who need this here:

look at the map here -- more than 2000 protests planned already... www.nokings.org

Mychal Threets is a brilliant, brilliant new host for Reading Rainbow! He's always been so incredibly sweet in his posts about reading, I am so happy he's following in LeVar Burton's amazing footsteps!

ATLIN: Let's climb the ladder and finally finish tree trimming. *does so* Hm, let's trim the tree in the weeeedy section of the garden. *drags heavy ladder into the blackberry canes* GROUND HORNETS: gOOoo tO heLLLLL! Stung twice and the ladder is tipped in the shrubs FOR THE DURATION. The End

This is Douglas. He just got a new stuffed duck friend and is so excited. Thinks he's gonna call them Ducklas. 12/10 (IG: thatgoldendouglas)

When the Rose Speaks it's Name is going to have a second volume! Yay!💃🎉😊💜 #Whentherosespeaks whentherosespeaks.com/vol2/

And when you are unkind to yourself, when you rend your spiritual garments saying, "I'll never do enough! I must do more," you tell those nearest you they aren't doing enough and that demoralization is poisonous. You're trying, right? It's enough. Internalize kindness so others feel it too.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker ahead of Trump National Guard deployment: "To Chicagoans... Look out for your communities and your neighbours. Know your rights. Film things that you see happening... Authoritarians thrive on your silence. Be loud for America."

📣 Calling all #FanStudies scholars & nerds! We are officially entering our Registration Era for our 2025 FSNNA virtual conference "Reputation: Influence, Power, & Capital"‼️ Registration 🔗 www.tickettailor.com/events/fanstudiesnetworknorthamerica1/1758163

Newsflash, Wannabe Dictator: I don’t care how many times you shake the Etch A Sketch trying to redraw these lines. I’m not disappearing. I’ll be back, still on your behind every step of the way. (1/2)

Significant portions of Article I of the U.S. Constitution were removed from the version published on Congress’ official Constitution website. Large parts of Section 8(which outlines the powers of Congress) were deleted, and Sections 9 and 10,

This surprisingly relaxing footage is from SIX MILES under the ocean – and it’s the deepest ecosystem yet discovered

The truth here is so ever relevant, is so simple and profound. I think I might pop it into my next book. Sharing yet again:

Let’s make some good trouble. What can you do this Thursday?

“One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism” Training starts July 16, online: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

And people will keep telling you that what you're doing doesn't make a difference. It does it does it does. One person and one person and one person times thousands make change. Doing nothing changes nothing. Doing something — YOUR something, how YOU do it — is how things change.

“The definition for me of why I call myself a democratic socialist is found in the words of Dr. King decades ago, when he said: call it democracy or call it democratic socialism, there must be a better distribution of wealth for all of God’s children in this country.” — @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

Deep breaths everyone. Deep deep—AAAAAGGGHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA. It's fine. I'm fineyou're fine WE"REFINE.