23,000 school book bans?!??Unprecedented. Book bans are an absolute disservice to students and our country. I’m done scrolling; I’m going to read a book

so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff www.404media.co/iceblock-own...

ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white. Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace. That’s not making America great again.

A much bigger problem than immigration. I hope we have people with the education and training to fight this kind of crime.

NEW: November general elections are around the corner, so it’s time to launch my cheat sheet of what’s on the ballot this fall! I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures. Explore, share, save:

This moment from our latest episode with science writer @edyong209.bsky.social is 🔥 We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪 Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...

“.. Bailouts of banks, hedge funds, and foreign governments have long been despised by the U.S. public, especially when households face cuts to health care and other critical services. .. Why would the United States bail out Argentina?” @foreignpolicy.com foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/01/t...

Today starts Filipino American History Month 2025 (#FAHM25), and I begin with an IG reel from the President of the Filipino American National Historical Society, CUNY Distinguished Professor Kevin Nasal. He explains the whys of emphasizing history and encourages us to make our own. 🇵🇭🇺🇸

Ask your state and federal legislators to codify the freedom to read into law. Let them know we will not accept blatant viewpoint discrimination in our publicly-funded libraries and schools under the guise of “government speech.” Libraries belong to the people.

Here’s the info. Read. Resist. Stand up for freedom and the US Constitution

Oh, shit! Pay attention to this! FL ruling says public libraries do not have First Amendment protections

Devastating for America’s communities

Why the war on women’s health??

If the President can raise his own revenues and direct his own spending without congressional approval we are squarely in the only situation the Constitution was actually drafted to avoid: English civil war territory

This is not normal

No more pesky rules of engagement??? Hegseth is stupid and crazy

we need evidence of two things: first, that trump can distinguish fantasy from reality and second, that trump is actually president

A lot of people think that every international student admitted means one fewer spot for domestic students, when the opposite is more likely true - the tuition revenue international students bring allows public universities to provide substantial discounts to domestic students, improving access.

Pete Hegseth had all the authority of a flag-football coach lecturing NFL players as he spoke to the General and Flag officers today. He's lucky that only replied with silence to his speech because the mocking laughter he earned would have burned like dragon fire.

OMG. Hegseth brought all our generals and admirals from around the world back to Virginia to preach an anti-DEI speech and promote his book. What an idiot! He makes our country look foolish. 

It's hilarious b/c Hegseth clearly had his speech played out in his imagination. He pictured raucous applause, blind allegiance, and men beating their chests. Instead, he got a chilly silence from actual warriors who know Hegseth is just a drunk racist in a suit.

Hegseth said only certain people deserve peace 😳

BREAKING | Generals silent as Hegseth ends ‘warrior ethos’ rally speech

This speech from Hegseth is intolerable. Read the words of his predecessors in advance of Jan 6 for something better. joycevance.substack.com/p/pete-hegse...

The moment where Hegseth ends his speech and not a single officer claps is the most hopeful thing I have seen in a long time.

Hurray for Nevadans!

CBS REPORTER: “Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for the health care subsidies. Can you clarify what you’re talking about?” TRUMP: *compares heart sizes, rambles about immigration, makes it clear the talking point is a lie* (parroted by Burchett)

This is devastating for our farmers

Once again, this perfect @zeboydgames.bsky.social post comes to mind:

There is one tried and true way ordinary Americans can stop Trump’s political prosecutions: Jury Nullification. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Unlawful acts continuing, in our name 😟 These are not public servants, they are a lawless vigilante group.

Here, here!

Ty Cobb: "The simple theme is rewriting history. Trump wants to rewrite history so the next generation may not know that he incited a violent insurrection... America needs to learn from the mistakes that we've had. And one of the biggest mistakes that America ever had was reelecting President Trump"

🧊 are not trained, nor do they care they are not trained, in the law and procedure they think they’re doing. They are vigilante goons.

It’s a fact. Data from three decades of political violence reveals that right-wing terror attacks outnumber attacks from the left. And it’s not even close!

#Climate change is increasing the likelihood and severity of extreme #weather types that already occur--bringing about a more intense variation on a familiar theme. But it is also expanding the range of what's possible in new locations around the world...

Not in a sane and normal Administration

I feel very strongly that we must use the next three years to build a new opposition movement. I tried to lay out my reasons and what I think we need to do to make it happen. Please watch, comment, and share. youtu.be/_GUgnpAYMCc

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She saw it, Hilary saw it, so many chose to not see it.

Sinclair & Nexstar giving up also, the ice guy who manhandled the wife & threw her to the ground getting pulled from duty b/c of video, owner of the carwash where ICE attacked owner suing Trump admin for 50K, etc. Some things starting to cause glitches for Trump will hopefully give courage to more.

President Donald Trump doubled down on his dangerous drive for authoritarian powers this week even as it continues to generate harsh criticism from Americans. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/tru...

I saved the current New Yorker cover cause it goes much harder than usual.

Who is the “estate of Epstein”?

A protest sculpture depicting Trump with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein appeared briefly on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., bearing the caption “Best Friends Forever.” (This photo was shared with us the piece was installed by an anonymous artist collective.)

What's behind President Trump's executive order deeming anti-fascists to be terrorists? Investigative journalist @willpotter.bsky.social says it's a "radical escalation" in the administration's "war on dissent and the war on protest."

The Dragonlance Chronicles by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman and Mary Stewart’s Merlin trilogy are my indelible fantasy books as a youth. What are yours? #Booksky Or maybe the Disney cartoon was my intro to Merlin?

Poorly done, Sen Cassidy. Recklessly, dangerously, poorly done.