Want to know why fascists hate teachers?

Amazing how "Antifa" isn't actually an organization but still designated as a "terror group," while the KKK is an actual white supremacist "christian" terrorist organization that has mass murdered thousands of Black people and some white allies for 160 years—and is still not labeled a terror group.🤔

Jimi Hendrix, Boston Garden, Nov 16 1968

Tried to get my real ID. I had my license, my SS card and my birth certificate. I was not allowed to get my real ID because my birth name is different than my married name. Now I have to go dig up a marriage certificate. You know who wouldn’t have to do this? A man. Never change your last name.

I bought multiple copies of this great book written by @johnfugelsang.bsky.social to give away at my #freethought group @houstonoasis.bsky.social. If you want more info, my friend @petedominick.bsky.social had him on his podcast last month, an amazing convo.

It was great to see our sweet friend @wiljay.bsky.social @secularhouston.bsky.social at the @interfaithalliance.org Religious Freedom In Public Schools Summit. @cjtackett.bsky.social

How about that.

Lisa Murkowski is beyond pathetic.

I’ve watched (YTube) AND listened (podcast) to this episode. Superlative. @timjacobwise.bsky.social is an American treasure. This pairing is <chef’s kiss>

The gaslighting on the signature is maybe their most embarrassing thing yet. Just an absolute disregard for the truth, or dignity. @reptimburchett

"We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job. Rather than stand idly by while our constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent." —Justice Sonia Sotomayor

In these fucked-up times, it is really nice to be reminded that there are still great people out there, still some fighters with empathy. I got that feeling listening to @davidcayjohnston.bsky.social on one of my favorite podcasts. Give it a listen!

The Roberts Court has issued many horrific decisions, but the justices have also acted horrifically off the Bench. Top Ten Worst Moments of the Roberts Court Off the Bench: www.dorfonlaw.org/2025/09/mour...

Brutal. A humiliation ritual.

AMERICA: “It’s a mental health issue.” REST OF THE WORLD: “We have those. But don’t have mass shootings.” AMERICA: “It’s video games.” WORLD: “We have those too. But don’t have mass shootings.” AMERICA B: “It’s cause they took Jesus out of the classroom.” WORLD: “God, you’re stupid.”

I love contributing on blood donation day @houstonoasis.bsky.social. #humanhandssolvehumanproblems #humanism #universaldonor

Cruel, racist, and stupid. I was born in the US, but I didn't speak English until I was about 5. I learned English thanks to ESL in school. I graduated with a degree in English and became a writer. These MAGA racists hate America and our kids. www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

I love it when adults converse. @jlcauvin.bsky.social always has really thought-out commentary that is concise and accurate. Great job, y’all!

Lessons from the quorum break: our state leaders’ refusal to condemn political violence when it doesn’t benefit them shows that fascism isn’t coming - it’s here. #texas #txlege Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x @wiljay.bsky.social

I got to go on one of my favorite podcasts today to brag about what my group @secularhouston.bsky.social is doing. Yay! Support @progresstexas.bsky.social for real.

Did you know Mortal Kombat is actually based on a Scandinavian church song? Finnish Hymn!!!

Pete Buttigieg: “The only antidote to a politics of fear is a politics of courage.”

It’s been 16 years since Congress raised the minimum wage. Meanwhile, folks are out here trying to survive on $7.25 an hour. In this economy?! I’m standing with my Labor Caucus colleagues to #RaiseTheWage, because $7.25 ain’t cutting it.

What a maroon.

I don’t repost this dude much. Actually, ever. But he’s right on about this.

Two REEEEALLY important conversations - Education and Healthcare - with two great expert guests. Take a listen!

Talarico speaking on Rogan: I'm a Christian, and I think there is no more dangerous form of government than theocracy—because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they’re on a mission from God.

Champions for #separationofchurchandstate tend to find each other in Texas. Bravo, @jamestalarico.bsky.social

Raskin: At the very least, the judiciary committee should be demanding the release of the Epstein files Van Drew: I fundamentally disagree with you on everything Raskin: Please elaborate, I would love to hear it Van Drew: I don’t want to hold up the hearing

The brilliant and hilarious @jlcauvin.bsky.social joins me to talk about his new role at a really wonderful non profit and everything else that is happening in our world. standupwithpete.libsyn.com/1397-jl-cauv...

Unconstitutional. Surely the Supreme Court will... oh Churches are now SuperPACs

Phang: Holy crap. Think about that. Oh—did I just say “holy”? Well, it fits… So, the church keeps its tax-exempt status while actively engaging in politics. Of course, this becomes a way to funnel money and circumvent campaign finance laws. Think about that.

Kudos to my state rep @repmorales145.bsky.social for voting against #ChristianNationalism and using her position to advocate for all the good stuff, including true religious freedom. Well done! And more mad props to @cjtackett.bsky.social & @mentack.bsky.social for doing the work on these scorecards

You know what works better than thoughts and prayers? A functioning government.

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I am grieving the barbarism that is going to unfurl from all this. People are going to die. Livelihoods gone. All to feed a corrupt kleptocracy. I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.

Thank you to you, the people! Your fight is showing up! You’ve raised your voices & concerns to the extent that some members have decided to listen to you! Keep learning, educating, & speaking, AND WE WILL ALL come out better & stronger!

What an amazing episode with @ejeancarroll.bsky.social. She is so honest and brave. I HAD to get a copy of her book after hearing this interview. I’m proud to be on the same side of history as her, and people like her. Five stars!!!

This HAS to be fake. Please tell me this is fake. What a fucking maroon.

I had a really great time at the @americanhumanist.bsky.social Convntion in Chicago. #Humanism has amazing spokespeople for sure 😌 @secularstudents.bsky.social @atheists.org @gmskeptic.bsky.social @meganhunt.bsky.social @friendlyatheist.com @atheistsunited.bsky.social Center for Freethought Equality

This decision will line up just in time for mid term elections. Start education and propaganda desensitization now. We are going to need it.

I’ve done my best my whole career to cover gun violence and those who are fighting against it. Today I spoke to @giffords.org Emma Brown who is AWESOME I also have the best ad free news recap of any daily pod you know ! Listen and subscribe standupwithpete.libsyn.com/website/1388...

Happy 99th Birthday Mel Brooks BTD 1226 #MelBrooks

If Christian Nationalist parents are allowed to have their kids opt-out of any books that dare mention anyone gay, then all the other parents should be allowed to let their kids opt-out from the Ten Commandments.

I caught up with Supreme Court expert and audio expert @espinsegall.bsky.social to get his interpretation on how bad yesterdays decisions were. Spoiler: they aren’t good Watch ! www.youtube.com/live/RAqhiFF...

I get to hang out with cool people sometimes. @meganhunt.bsky.social @secularstudents.bsky.social @americanhumanist.bsky.social @atheists.org @friendlyatheist.com @secularhouston.bsky.social

DAMN! 💀