This last hike reminded me that you can’t give what you don’t have. Stay grounded. Stay present, open, and awake. #BlackSkyOutdoors

The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.

the arrest of journalists in minneapolis, including don lemon, is more evidence that the only move the administration knows how to make is to use force, and does not know how to respond when that force is met with defiance and indifference.

I cannot tell you how much doubt was consistently directed at the Gaza Health Ministry’s casualty numbers and how much pressure was put on news organizations to couch those numbers as unreliable. Biden himself said they were fabricated! www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.

That’s true. I shoulda known better than to place before you a “should.” And yes, conscience in context always. Stand where you must stand…be human there.

While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities. Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.

Baseline moral seriousness demands clarity of thought and language. Anything else is bollocks.

To put it another way: Courageous jurists on the lower courts have held back Trump from inflicting even more damage on civil rights and liberties. This timeline sucks, but the one in which the judiciary doesn't even try to push back is FAR worse. We insult these judges when we dismiss their impact.

IMMORAL… This drawing was made by one of the 5 year old El Gamal twins. It shows children behind bars with the caption, “I’m 5 years old.” An immigration judge denied them bond, citing “insufficient assets.” These children could remain in detention for years while their case is appealed.

It is absolutely by design. Theyr’e tired of white people sympathizing with Black and brown folks. That’s why they’re so mad and confused in Minnesota. All the nice white people yelling at them to get fucked. It’s like their dads are yelling at them in a bathrobe. They can’t cope.

Do whatever you can, however you can.

Every Stephen Miller tantrum and DHS recruitment ad speaks in these existential terms about "defending your culture" to elide the fact that they need people with the courage to wear a mask while interrogating a sixth grader

Was that a wee #earthquake in LA?

Any DoJ attorney who participates in this investigation should suffer professional and social shunning that makes it effectively impossible to continue to work as an attorney.

You're paying for this. Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave BILLIONS to ICE and giant corporations—using money meant to lower your health care costs. Instead of helping your mom get cancer treatment, your tax dollars are being used to terrorize communities.

Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!

Joy! Joy! And next to Merton! Thank you!

We need more cats like Mister Rogers.

Great question. Leaning into the/my feeling function. Dory gave me a bracelet that reads "Amor Fati." I think of it as taking all the feels (which are like no one else's feels) & giving them the form only I can give. Here's more on "Amor Fati." What do you make of it? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amor_fati

“A need for approval lies behind all efforts of evangelism. If someone else can be convinced, that will show us that we are on the right path. The attempt to convince someone of anything is a mark of insecurity.” ― Ravi Ravindra, The Wisdom of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

Tonight* is the longest night of the year, not tomorrow. We get our powers as soon as the sun sets. This is written in the ancient texts.

TBH, when the nerds said ”AI” would revolutionize the world, this isn‘t what came to mind…

Before reading this, I thought I was fairly familiar with 14th amendment. My immediate conclusion after reading it: the Fourteenth Amendment should be a semester-long class, with follow-up clinics. Thank you, @sifill.bsky.social 🙏🏽 howard-law-journal.scholasticahq.com/article/1539...

Metaphors be with you

Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama. Us: Across your entire career? Reiner: In a 6 year period. Us: That sounds- Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.

Tapping the sign again.

It seems to me that a pastor being threatened after *checks notes* “walking the walk,“ is what religious persecution looks like. Stay safe, everyone.

Collective, racist punishment.

The number of children who are dead because of POTUS, Rubio, and Musk is estimated to be approximately 400,000. It didn’t have to be this way and the people who voted for Canks tell me they didn’t think this would happen. I don‘t have a response to that nonsense that doesn't include expletive.

I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed. Here are the words she left behind: www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...

“Side effects include, headache, runny nose, mild to moderate death, and upset stomach.” Incidentally, my husband and I often joke about doing a set with nothing but covers of drug commercial songs 😂

Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos. By @eltragon.bsky.social

🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style. Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.

2025 continues to be absolute trash. This man was an incredible musician and an inspiration for multiple generations of drummers, myself included. 🙏🏽 www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

I’ve finally purchased a frame for an art print. It’s been 6 years. THEN, I placed said framed art on a shelf. Please clap.

David Byrne at #NoKings on his bike. (via @wutangforchildren.bsky.social)

Making music with friends is the only good thing about 2025, also known as the stupidest year to date. @effinbirds.com gets me.

2025 can go straight to hell. 😭 people.com/soul-legend-...

I wish to state for the record that while I am among "We, the people of the United States of America," my federal government's decision to terrorize #KilmarAbregoGarcia is not one concerning which I was consulted. I stand with him and his family. That's me in the corner.

Good. If your business model depends on IP theft, let it burn down and fall into the swamp.

I’m firmly convinced that one worships the god they think others deserve. Some folks want the best for others, some folks want the worst. This also a fine time to remind everyone that Christian ≠ good.

Bagged San Gorgonio. It kicked my ass. I can’t believe we get to live here. Total mileage: 19 Total time (including breaks): 9:30 Total ascent: 5640ft #BlackSkyOutdoors

Of all the best and kindest humans to ever live, Jane Goodall is near the top of my list. Rest in Peace, you beautiful soul. On behalf of the earth, I thank you www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...

Money can’t buy good morals, exhibit number eleventy-billion.

AAUP v. Rubio is out, and look at how it starts. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

“Russell’s expectation that those who relate to others as though they are not worthy of respect ought to be treated with the regard that orientation deserves.” ✅ Prof. @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social had me at Russell not giving Mosley the time of day. 💯 www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...

If you have some values that suck…you can always get new ones.