I caught up with Dr. Chelsea Clinton at CGI 2025. We talked about pandemic preparedness, women’s political representation, and finding community with each other. @clintonglobal.bsky.social #CGI2025

During his address to the United Nations--in which dozens of delegates staged a walkout--Netanyahu announced the Israeli government took over the cell phones of every Gaza resident to broadcast his speech live. That is some scary shit. I have many questions, and none of them are remotely comforting.

"Higher tax rates will destroy the country! It's communism!" We literally have the interstate highway system because a Republican president--a retired four-star general and noted opponent of communism--kept the tax rate on the highest earners in the country at 91 percent of their income over 200k.

Mikie Sherrill never cheated but didn't get to walk at her Naval Academy graduation because she refused to rat on her classmates who did cheat. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli and Trump broke the law by releasing private records in order to smear her character for political gain.

She apparently doesn’t have a name. I named her “Buddy.” Trying to get in their good graces before they take over and kill us all. 🤖🫂

“If you’re fighting for women, you’re fighting for democracy, and if you’re fighting for democracy, you’re fighting for women. They go hand-in-hand.” — @hillaryclinton.bsky.social #CGI2025 @clintonglobal.bsky.social

One of the coolest aspects of CGI2025 are all the interesting side conversations happening in the lounge areas. A short walk through the area will mean overhearing a wide range of fascinating topics. So many intentional, informed, + empathetic folks here. #CGI2025 @clintonglobal.bsky.social

Tired of hearing the claim that supporting trans rights is politically toxic? I’ve got you covered. New @theadvocatebr.bsky.social : My review of recent polling telling the real story—featuring data from @teamlpac.bsky.social @celindalake.bsky.social @glaad.bsky.social @gallup.com

President Clinton opens CGI 2025 by addressing the rise of political violence and the assassinations of Melissa Hortman and Charlie Kirk. #CGI2025 @clintonglobal.bsky.social

Listening to President Clinton address the attendees at Clinton Global Initiative 2025, and you can hear a pin drop. It’s as though the audience is collectively remembering: “Oh, right, that’s what a president is supposed to sound like.” #CGI2025 @clintonglobal.bsky.social

The work began in earnest this morning at Clinton Global Initiative 2025. Working groups in education, health equity, human rights, + more are taking place throughout the conference. The message could not be more clear: there’s work to be done, no time to waste. #CGI2025 @clintonglobal.bsky.social

Shanah Tovah, friends! May this new year in your lives be peaceful and joyous. 🍎 🍯

Dear World: a quarter of us voted for him. Most of us disapprove of him. Most of us are embarrassed by him. He does not represent us.

I never thought a dystopian nightmare could be this embarrassing.

Ted Cruz and I unequivocally agree that suspending Jimmy Kimmel due to pressure by the government is an attack on free speech. When Ted Cruz and I are somehow on the same side opposing you, it's a pretty clear sign that you've never been more in the wrong.

I'm seeing a golden opportunity for Paracetamol to take America BY STORM...

He didn't know how to pronounce "acetaminophen" during a press conference on acetaminophen. He looked as though it was literally the very first time he's even seen the word "acetaminophen" during a much-hyped press conference blaming acetaminophen for autism.

LOL, the fire alarm was accidentally triggered and has been going off for about ten minutes now. Not kidding. This is somehow preferable. I feel so bad for these employees. No one should have to work in these audio conditions.

Hey @americanair.bsky.social, you gotta do something about this lounge music. It sounds like The Weather Channel undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy. It sounds like the death rattle of late stage capitalism. Please, I beg you, just play straightforward classical composers.

“So if anyone out there has given their life to Jesus and is planning to abandon their earthly possessions come Tuesday, please consider this your sign to let me know about that air fryer situation.” — @elizaorlins.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/objectio...

Aaaaaannnndddd here we are.

I think this conundrum was decisively answered by a participant in the right-wing debate against Mehdi Hasan: (paraphrasing) "I only care about 'free speech' when I can use it to get my narrative out there. When I'm in power, I absolutely *OPPOSE* free speech"

Some good news. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/b...

Fantastic conversation with my friend @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social about progressive Christianity. open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...

I’m proud of Congresswoman McBride for voting in support of the Charlie Kirk resolution. She made a strong argument for seeking bipartisan consensus in condemning political violence, particularly with the ongoing threats against the trans community. She did the right thing.

“[Kimmel] did not call for violence. He did not call for anarchy against the government. He expressed an opinion that many found offensive, and the Trump administration is punishing him over it.”

According to the New York Times, "The text exchange between Mr. Robinson and his partner was reproduced by prosecutors in the charging document." Reproduced? So no one has seen the actual messages? No screen shots? No time stamps? Also, weren't they on Discord and not SMS? 1/

"Which begs the question: after spending years pontificating on the importance of free speech and protecting dissenting views, why is Mr. Carr pressuring a network to cancel a show because a host expressed an opinion offensive to Mr. Carr?"

When the government moves to punish those who say things that are offensive to the feelings of the government, that is a crystal clear violation of First Amendment protections. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is asking you to give up your own First Amendment protections.

So many cowards and cynics on display right now. When the pendulum does swing back--and it will--don't forget where these sad and pathetic people stood in the hour of democracy's greatest need.

Trans rights are not the rights of a tiny minority, trans rights are everyone’s rights to self-determination, control of our bodies, and a society where opportunity and aesthetics are not restricted by sex assigned at birth You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people

Ezra Klein read that piece by Ta-Nehisi Coates and discovered there’s a difference between a pundit and an intellectual.

Russia moved to amplify online conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s killing just hours after it happened, seeding social media with the frightening claim that America is slipping into civil war.

Pretty sad that every foreign country understands the best way to get what they want out of Trump—no matter what it happens to be—is throwing him a big military parade. That’s the price. Treating him like a toddler in search of a bag of candy.

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Charlie Kirk’s record. archive.ph/2025.09.16-2...

The crazy thing is that it's not impossible Ohtani could go on a hot streak over the final 11 games of the season and hit 60 homers. Near impossible but technically within the realm of possibility.

If you had told me six years ago I'd someday be up past midnight watching a Dodgers game--a team I despised in the 2010s--I'd have called you crazy. Damn you, Ohtani.

@checkwithscience.com GO TO BED JARRETT

I bought a really neat outfit today for super cheap. It's a dark teal sweater paired with burgundy pants. I wore it to a gathering tonight. It's both casual and classy. I'm genuinely quite pleased with how it looks. It's the little things.

Eric Trump, the second son of Trump, referring to someone else as the "second son of Trump" because he misuses a common phrase in order to please his father is arguably the most Eric Trump thing Eric Trump has ever done.

I wrote this hours after Charlie Kirk was murdered. Before we really knew any details. Before legacy outlets pushed misinformation. Before the killer was caught. I stand by every word. He did this for himself. Selfishly. Moronically. Destructively. This was about himself.

I devote an entire 1A class to “hate speech.” It’s the whole point! Hate crimes are different but speech is not a crime. God Bless America.

My most inconsequential and silliest pet peeve is how van doors open and close. Sometimes, it does both automatically. Sometimes, it does one but not the other. Sometimes, neither. Sometimes, it looks like it does both but neither. Sometimes, it looks neither but does both. I long for consistency.

Just take a moment. The whole thing is a scam. They are terrible at governing. Terrible. And all the noise is to distract from their fundamental incompetence in governance.

Robert Redford was a glorious artist and a committed activist, but the kindest thing I can say about him is he seemed, first and foremost, like a consummate adult in the room. He carried himself with honor and dignity. He embodied good faith. He prioritized character.

Despite what the U.S. Attorney General says, hate speech is protected by the First Amendment. Yes, all hate speech. If some clown wants to stand on a street corner and shout transphobic nonsense, I'll defend their right to do it. Because that's how the First Amendment works.

It is absolutely insane to me that we're having a debate over whether or not the rightwing deploys violent rhetoric within days of a Fox News personality calling for homeless people to be killed by lethal injection. There is no excuse for this obliviousness. It's unacceptable.

God bless @jessicatarlov.bsky.social for speaking truth to people who don't want to hear it. Looks exhausting, and I'm grateful for her public leadership.