Gotta give some props to my sister in-law who sent out a group text… THERE WILL BE NO POLITICAL DISCUSSIONS DURING THANKSGIVING!

I understand a LOT is going on, but Trump’s “plan” for healthcare will be a catastrophe…. youtu.be/x9rkd_2Nnz4

@atrupar.com @jojofromjerz.bsky.social @politicsgirl.bsky.social @thebulwark.com DOE has made the degrees in female dominated jobs non-professional degrees. We are short 500k nurses in the US & we are making it harder to pay for degrees w/ lower loan caps www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...

Great to celebrate 50 years of Hmong American contributions to Minnesota. From Col. Yee Hang, the highest-ranking Hmong officer in the U.S. Army, to Dr. Pakou Yang leading in education at Normandale and Sen. Foung Hawj serving in office, the Hmong community makes us stronger.

Gotta love how Jon Karl and ABC News had this graphic ready to go *the very moment* that Hassett rolled out his Walmart anecdote.

WA's apprenticeship programs are opening doors to good-paying careers. Thanks to WA Dem leaders who introduced legislation that expands access to workforce training and breaks down barriers. We are leading the way in showing how these programs can empower workers nationwide.

Wow.

> @schatz.bsky.social

He has no desire to govern www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find: - NONE of the arrested were criminally charged - NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists." - ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.

A reminder that the Epstein files aren't a distraction from the oligarchy. They're an integral part of it.

@politicsgirl.bsky.social @jojofromjerz.bsky.social @thebulwark.com @walshfreedom.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @realtexaspaul.com This is what happens when you don’t stand up to a bully and negotiate with terrorists www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

@mainstream media Can we just agree that inviting Trump cabinet members and JD on TV is just a web of lies and propaganda? Please? You don’t challenge them and only provide them an air of legitimacy. Stop facilitating the gaslighting of America. All of us are sick & tired of it. Thank you

Respectfully, it’s not “centrists vs progressives.” That’s the old way of thinking. It’s “institutionalists/establishment” vs “populists/fighters.”

@anguskingiii.bsky.social @johnfetterman.com @shaheen.senate.gov @captmarkkelly.bsky.social YOU HEAR THAT??? DONT YOU DARE CAVE!!! DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!! VOTING TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT WILL RESULT IN APPEASEMENT!! DONT BE NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN!! AMERICA DESERVES BETTER!! WE’LL LOSE THE MIDTERMS!

@walshfreedom.bsky.social what have the GOP always said behind the Democrats backs? That they are not willing to fight to the death! Because we are like fucking Neville Chamberlain. We will bend & yield when the GOP is willing to take it to the end. @sencortezmasto.govpeeps.us @shaheen.senate.gov

@cantwell.senate.gov @murray.senate.gov @whitehouse.senate.gov @schumer.senate.gov @chrismurphyct.bsky.social DO NOT VOTE TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT!!! TRUMP & HIS LACKEY GOP CONGRESS WILL NOT SUPPORT THE PEOPLE!!! THIS IS A HUGE BETRAYAL!! YOU HAVE TO FIGHT NOW OR WE WILL LOSE THE MIDTERMS!!!

We’re told this is Jesse, the 90+ yo man in WILSON COUNTY who wrapped his van for Aftyn BEHN’S TN-7 special election campaign. www.facebook.com/share/1a2NyN...

Ahhh the 1980’s when music was good @daveamp.bsky.social @neatpickleye.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

I’ll do everything I can to protect access to food for every Washingtonian — now and in the months ahead. If you need help finding local food resources, visit: wa.gov/how-to-guide...

So here’s real life implications of our fucked up healthcare system. We absolutely need to reform our system. This is unsustainable. I talk with small businesses and they are struggling to pay for insurance for their employees and the exchange is not viable. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Shapiro: He rose to some prominence by writing a book about growing up in Appalachia, where there are a whole lot of people who get SNAP. He made millions of dollars off telling their stories, and then he turned his damn back on those very people he likes to write about and claim as his own.

Pope Leo:

If you want to do something good for the planet and your fellow humans, join Ridwell. What is that? They come to your house & pick up plastic films and other non recyclable plastics as well as specialty items like batteries! They are doing a food drive as well! Check them out!! www.ridwell.com

One word: Shakedown! I’m shocked. And I thought they just all liked ballroom dancing. Report: Donors to Trump’s White House ballroom have $279B in federal contracts

Open enrollment has begun for 2026 health plans, and Washingtonians are seeing huge cost increases. Congress could be working right now on bringing down the cost of insurance premiums for Americans. But instead, people are refusing to come to the table to discuss this issue.

@thebulwark.com Great interview with Heidi Heitkamp!! “Democrats have to stop acting like missionaries and start acting like friends in rural America.” People don’t vote against their own interests, you don’t understand their interests!!! EXACTLY!!

I wish America could do what King Charles is doing to his brother, Andrew, strip him of his titles and privileges and evict him from his mansion. King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his mansion - www.reuters.com/world/uk/kin...

Wow! It’s not even close. Food banks can’t keep up with the need… Question: “How long is this sustainable.” Food bank director: “It’s not… for every meal that a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides nine. There’s no way we can meet that gap.”

If I wasn't rooting for the Blue Jays before, I am now. "Approximately 250 Blue Jays fans have donated nearly $10,000 to the Seattle Children’s Hospital since the Oct. 20 game, a form of congratulations to the Mariners on a successful season and an expression of gratitude for a well-played series."

Edward R Murrow is rolling over in his grave. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...

It doesn't have to be this way. We can do better, be better, form a more perfect union.

Amen. If you can donate $$ to any local food bank please do. They are able to stretch cash and buy perishable items. Here’s some organization: foodlifeline.org www.feedingamerica.org

What is a shadow hearing? This is a way for us to conduct the oversight that Republicans are trying to block in official hearings — like raising the alarm on Trump’s lawless immigration actions. Here’s my breakdown:

John Dickerson is leaving CBS. I suspect Leslie Stahl and the rest of 60 Minutes is not far behind. What will be left is a cabal of bootlickers. Gone is the integrity of Edward R Murrow and what is left is a rotting corpse of what was the premiere journalistic voice. www.wsj.com/business/med...

We were just notified that cell-site simulators were used during the No Kings protests in several cities. Fortunately, we planned for this. Portland, Houston, Philadelphia, and Chicago were among the targeted locations. If you’re attending protests, please remember to follow protocol.

America needs to take a hard look in the mirror. We have thrown our weight around & bullied the rest of the world and now that behavior is coming back to roost. Might does not always make right. we have focused on the wrong things. We have not built The Shining City on the Hill, rather a slum.

Updating my LEGO White House

Time to donate time, money or food to the local food banks. US states warn food aid benefits will halt if federal shutdown drags on - www.reuters.com/business/env...

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Wednesday to strengthen how the state consults and works with Native American tribes in Washington. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/10/23/w...

You will always be safe with me. If you need safe haven or to get away from a bad situation, DM me. I will find a safe place for you.

@governorwalz.mn.gov Can Minnesota follow Montana? The Transparent Election Initiative looks at a state level mechanism to thwart Citizens United. If Congress can’t do it then the states have to get corporate $$ out of elections. corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2025/08/07/t...

“Can you put two and two together about what’s going on here??” @saikatforcongress.bsky.social connects the dots for the panel

@nickbrownnow.bsky.social What can WA state do to follow Montana’s lead here?? corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2025/08/07/t...

@thebulwark.com @jojofromjerz.bsky.social @politicsgirl.bsky.social @walshfreedom.bsky.social We might not be able to get Congress to overturn Citizens United but Montana is proposing a state constitutional amendment to limit the privileges of corps! corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2025/08/07/t...