Today is the 62nd anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. As we honor the memory of the four young girls who died we should also remember that their deaths were fueled by the hateful rhetoric of political leaders. I talked about it live on X x.com/dougjones/st...

It is a shame that someone who once enjoyed bipartisan support has lost all credibility by defending Trump’s “shoot the messenger” way of governing. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

I love it when I get the chance to meet a hero in person. For those who don’t follow Susan Perri you should. She has had such health challenges over the last few years but she perseveres, she advocates and she inspires. It was awesome to finally meet her. @perri4health.bsky.social

Louise and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Annette Shelby, the wife of my former colleague Senator. Richard Shelby. She was truly a remarkable lady and we send our sincere condolences and prayers to Richard and the entire Shelby family. www.tuscaloosamemorial.com/obituaries/A...

OMG folks! Espstein fever has gripped DC!

This is an empty gesture that means nothing. Don’t fall for it. None of the Rule 6e exceptions for disclosure apply and besides, transcripts are just oral testimony - not docs, client lists or bank records. And giving Bondi the discretion to disclose “pertinent” transcripts, not all, is laughable.

Remarkable harmony in the data in new polls. All bad for Epstein's buddy Trump. Job approval: 41% - 54% (-13) Quinnipiac 42% -55% (-13) Civiqs 41% - 55% (-14) Econ/YouGov 42%- 58% (-16) CNN Even w/their clear info superiority & bully pulpit Trump just can't get it up. His approval that is.

The votes of Senate Republicans on the Judiciary Committee are simply shameful. While a President should be given some measure of deference in their appointments-even life time appointments-advice and consent does not mean rubber stamp. This man has no business being anywhere near the federal bench

Get well soon my old friend and 2018 Senate classmate. Your voice is always needed!

Happy 4th folks! The American Identity Project seeks to re-ignite a sense of patriotism- real patriotism -that so many have lost or at least lost faith in. I am honored to be on the advisory board w/such a stellar group of American leaders. Check us out. www.progressivepolicy.org/ppi-announce...

Hey folks, take a look at this brilliant idea by my friend Andrew Aydin - telling the stories of Hurricane Helene vivitms with COMICS. This can reach so many people. Please consider supporting however you feel comfortable. Folks in W NC still need our help www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

Once again @thetraecrowder.bsky.social nails it! Republicans from Alabama and other red states have no political ideology anymore. They are not conservative anymore. Their only guide is Donald Trump - not the well being of their constituents

Honored to moderate this extraordonary panel. If you are in or around DC tomorrow please join us at the CAP offices

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Hey folks, tune in tomorrow for the 2nd installment of The Center for American Progress program “Democracy on the Line” where I’ll be joined by a great line up of panelists: Jim Acosta, Abbe Lowell and Dean William Treanor. Check it out below www.americanprogress.org/events/democ...

What happened today to a united States Senator is outrageous. And the so-called justifications from the Administration are total BS. Here’s why

Those who truly care about democracy should pay close attention to the unfolding events in LA. Are we sleepwalkig toward authoritarianism? Are we already there? Join me tomorrow for a special CAP event discussing these issues with experts Heather Cox Richardson and Steve Levitsky.

NEWS: Ranking Member Jamie Raskin launches an investigation into Pardon Attorney Ed Martin’s role in Trump’s corrupt pardon spree after more than two dozen MAGA loyalists and wealthy criminals are pardoned during Martin's first two weeks in office.

RIP Hotlips. We will miss you

My latest on Trump, Putin, Musk and the cognitive war they are waging on democracy open.substack.com/pub/joetripp...

A legal argument the US Supreme Court used to foil Joe Biden on climate change and student debt now looms as a threat to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs

With his pardons, which are more self serving for himself than the criminals he has pardoned, and his decison to ignore white collar crime, Trump has essential “de-funded the federal police.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/u... www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/u...

If there is one thing that I know about @JoeBiden from our many years of friendship, it that he is a fighter. Louise and I will continue to lift up Joe and Jill in our prayers as they face the challenges ahead as we wish him the speediest of recoveries.

Trump invited himself to the U of Alabama - now I am inviting you to Tuscaloosa to show the world that Alabama and the rest of America have had enough. My friend Beto O’ Rourke and I will be in Snow Hinton Park tomorrow so if you are anywhere in the vicinity please come by.

Don’t be fooled that Trump’s tariffs are just incompetence. It’s about power, just like the Exec orders issued to law firms and higher ed. He is counting on corporate America to come to him on bended knee asking for exceptions & giving loyalty in return. He doesn’t give a damn about the economy.

While everyone rightly has their haor on fire about the Signal chat, Trump and Musk are destroying Social Security from within. Break it, claim it is broken and only thir rich, billionaire buddies can fix it. Will anyone besides Democrats stand up to this BS? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Check out what must have happened in the Oval Office before Trump went out to hawk Teslas. x.com/dougjones/st...

Great piece by former Congressman and Presidential candidate Dick Gephardt. Hope folks in Congress pay attention

Folks are frustrated with Dems in Congress right now. Here’s my solution - get the hell out of DC and hold some hearings. I love town halls, but we need to focus on people right now. Have folks come testify about how these cuts are affecting them. Get local media there. Make it real.

This is really rich. These guys are two peas in a pod who simply can’t tell the truth. Tuberville just makes up a story about recruiting Mahomes and Trump lies about Tuberville being a “great coach.” www.al.com/news/2025/02...

Looks like Senate Republicans have cemented Project 2025 as the official governing policy for President Musk. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

The WSJ called it the dumbest trade war ever. And after financial markets tumble Trump backs down, confirming he has no clue about anything involving trade and tariffs.

Week 1 of CFB playoff “history” is in the books and a couple of things are clear: The ACC is pretty hapless and the Committee screwed up by passing over Bama and a legendary matchup w/Penn State for a yawner with SMU getting their butts kicked. Can’t say I didn’t warn you

I tried to tell you folks: Tuberville wants to privatize Social Security. Beware seniors. He and Trump are coming for you www.al.com/politics/202...

I don’t pretend to know the ins and outs of social media or how to dig out of the hole Democrats have dug for ourselves, but I have been having this conversation with people in our party for years. Maybe now they’ll get their heads out of the sand and do something www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/u...

I know follks are angry and depressed about the election, but crap like this is a huge part of the problem and damn sure not part of the solution. We can be the opposition without resorting to measures that could easily turn violent and deadly www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Lots of criticism of AG Garland and DOJ right now but let’s remember that it was Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans who first passed the buck and shirked their constitutional duties in holding Trump accountable for Jan 6. Great article from the past here www.nbcnews.com/think/opinio...

For 4 years Tuberville blocked 2 AL judgeships, 3 US Attorneys & US Marshalls. Now he’s a rubber stamp for Trump and even threatens his fellow Republicans with a primary opponent if they don’t fall in line. The Constitution & his oath as a Senator clearly have no meaning. www.al.com/news/2024/11...

Journalists and members of the media continue to cover the Trump nominees in the traditional way: are they so unqualified that the Senate will reject them? This is missing the bigger point and they are failing to connect the dots.

2024 was the first general election for AL Sec of State Allen and we saw the lowest voter turnout in 36 years, yet he refuses to support a bill that would make it easier for folks to vote and thus increase turnout. Great job Wes! www.al.com/news/2024/11...