Shout out to Pennsylvania for not going to the “Great American State Fair”! So far, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Oregon, and Washington have also declined to participate.

Finally back after a long move from TN to RI! If you live in RI or close by and want to share local and state political intel (or even just the best beaches, day trips, etc.) with a newcomer, please message me! Trying to orient myself to living in a blue state (ahhh - I can breathe now!)...

Every time we lose another piece of America, we're one step closer to the end of The Great American Experiment.

For so many women, the trauma of being raped doesn’t end at the hospital door. That’s where the 2nd one starts. The treatment, the follow-up care, the months of putting yourself back together. All of it lands on the one person who did nothing wrong. #ProtectSurvivors

We Stand With Minnesota.

"He shouldn't have brought a gun to a protest," is "she shouldn't have worn that dress," applied to murder.

It’s sad to think Gen X was likely the last generation to enjoy snow cream.

Does this mean the political right is now in favor of pro-gun control legislation?

To the political right/2A folks: I know things are confusing for you right now. It’s called cognitive dissonance. You’ve just figured out that progressives own guns and conceal carry them too and find it deeply disturbing. Welcome to our world.

This is literally insane. All of this is insane. I hate this timeline.

BREAKING: 1 person shot by ICE in North Minneapolis, Minnesota, according to FOX 9.

Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"

Senate Democrats absolutely have to shut the govt down to stop this ICE insanity in the Twin Cities. This is not sustainable & cannot be normalized. Any Democratic vote to provide money to the thugs who are brutalizing this community is a grave betrayal to the people here. Accountability can't wait.

JUST IN: City of Minneapolis demands ICE again to leave the city and state immediately after shooting incident.

“He had internal bleeding” could literally mean he had a bruise. 💡

Y’all know that agents are trained to describe incidents with canned language, right? For example, “he feared for his life/safety“ so he “responded with an appropriate use of force.” It’s CYA legalese. Private prison correctional officers use the same language when justifying excessive use of force.

UPDATE: Suspect in Brown University shooting ID'd as Claudio Neves-Valente, 48, a Miami resident originally from Portugal. He was found dead tonight

Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers

That was some weird shit

"there has never been anything like this." honestly, he is right on that.

Why is he yelling into the microphone? What is even happening?

What the fresh hell am I even watching right now?

Gerald was one of the first Repubs to support the “Yes On 3” campaign that removed slavery from TN’s constitution. He donated his money, time, and brought others on board. I’ll always treasure a note he sent me congratulating me on the win and telling me I did a good job. Godspeed, my friend.

Um… since when did FIFA start handing out peace prizes?

If you need to reach emergency services, the city implores you to try a phone on another carrier or try wireless calling. 👀

Why is MTG suddenly making sense? Seriously, I’m concerned. Is she ok?

Hey Nashvillians! The KP index should be 8.33 at 9 pm, which means you should be able to get some great pics of the northern lights (you can always see it better through your camera, even on your phone). You may even be able to see it with your naked eye. For reference, last night was abt 8.6 KP.

The plot thickens! TN Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton disagrees with Trump’s pardon of former TN Republican House Speaker Glen Casada.

“Every time there is a shooting, we see an uptick in business,” says a man who sells bulletproof skateboards, among other products. “Every time there is a tragedy, it economically benefits my family.”

If you’re bending over backwards to explain your vote, you’ve already lost.

Let them eat ballroom

What the actual…?

Yall, I worked there when all of this-and so much more-happened. I just can’t.

"Kevin Rideout, who flies humanitarian missions for Serving in Mission was taken from his home in a secure neighborhood in Niger’s capital of Niamey and by three armed men who are members of an offshoot of ISIS." avbrief.com/american-mis... #AVbrief #aviation #news #aircraft

Missionary pilot Kevin Rideout, a husband and father of four, has been kidnapped in Niger. Faith leaders including Franklin Graham and Greg Laurie are urging prayer for his safe release. #KevinRideout

#BREAKING | American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout was abducted from his home in Niamey, Niger, late Monday by armed assailants. Nigerien forces have launched a search operation. US Embassy issues security alert.

Please pray for Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot abducted in Niger. Pray for his safety, for his family’s peace, and for those working to bring him home. https://churchleaders.com/news/2207370-missionary-kevin-rideout-kidnapped-niger.html #PrayForKevinRideout

Kevin Rideout, a 48-year-old American missionary pilot was abducted from his home in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The incident occurred in a secure city center area, only about 100 yards from the presidential palace. 1/4

22.10 #Niger A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace. 48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM

American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout has been kidnapped in Niger. The 48-year-old father of four was abducted near the presidential palace in Niamey. U.S. officials say his safety is a “top priority.”

This is really awful news. Kevin Rideout and his family were some of my dearest friends growing up. We share the same birthday. The situation in Niger has deteriorated so much in just last two years. My thoughts are with his entire extended family. christianchronicle.org/missionarypi...

The only thing the TN legislature did after the Covenant shooting was lessen liability for gun manufacturers.

So instead of TN spending down its obscenely huge rainy day fund, Lee has chosen to create a government website showing community food assistance. I’m not surprised, just sad.

“You starve your public schools to feed your private schools and charter schools,” said one superintendent about Oklahoma's efforts to grow charter schools. “Our foundation was set up for a free and appropriate education for all kids. All kids!” By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social

More than 600,000 Tennesseans will lose their SNAP benefits on Saturday. We will step up because that’s who we are. As you consider donating items to food banks and food drives, keep this in mind (expand to see the entire post).