If there’s one thing that represents US culture right now it’s the f***ing laugh emoji in the face of others’ pain. The last refuge of bullies.

El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!

I am currently getting screwed by multiple government bureaucracies that don’t have enough staff any more to get things right, to the tune of multiple thousands of dollars. Government only works if everyone pays taxes. Otherwise it’s just there to screw poor people.

There is a mockingbird outside my house going off like Cory Booker right now nonstop in about 16 bird languages.

Are we combining April Fools’ Day and Presidents’ Day this year?

This is the weekend every one of us should be at the mass action/protest in the city closest to you. Seriously. It’s past time to mobilize. Who’s going to San Francisco? Where will you be?

I heard a Canadian say “God have mercy on the United States” and it hit me hard. This is the phrase used in the darkest times of our history. Before the Civil War, and after we dropped the bomb, for instance. We are not the good guys here.

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They’re going to kill us all. So much for public health. So much for leading the “free” world. Zelensky was the only leader in that room today. Fuck those fucking fucks.

Nothing surprises me at this point.

This was the goal all along. Watch for more in every department.

This seems bad

😂

Reminder: Zelenskyy refused to leave Kyiv as bombs fell. Donold hid in a bunker from protesters with cardboard signs.

Blessings to all of you for your continued strength in fighting Fascists. May all your flights land right side up.

(Shortened) from Brandi Brandes: Commercial U.S. plane crashes 2020-2024: 0. One month into new admin: 2 crashes, 77 fatalities This admin, while dismantling FAA: IT’S BIDEN’s FAULT MAGA: YUP How do these guys still have so many people unquestionably believing whatever bullshit they serve?

Whoa what happened here? 1000 followers in an hour and I haven’t done anything to deserve it as far as I know. No evidence someone stuck me in a starter pack. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Well thanks to whomever for whatever, and I’ll f/b as quickly as I can vet.

I honest to God gave away a pair of bell bottoms the day *before* the Super Bowl.

All these plane crashes. It’s almost like having enough air traffic controllers is useful.

From now on, “what did you think of the halftime show?” is going to be my dating filter. It’s quick and easy. Just look at white people losing their minds in the comments sections today.

Kendrick is the GOAT, and performance was subversive af. Of course being old and white, I had to read the analysis this morning to catch some of the symbolism, but he is a brilliant lyricist and messenger and much of it was loud and clear.

These guys have been posting the most up to date information about DOGE and what’s happening with federal employees. It’s a coalition of over 70k federal employees now. I highly recommend following them.

Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.

And then there’s this.

Yup I’m super comfy with some 15 year old hacker accessing my social security number. National security isn’t that big a deal either.

Yes, Trump did actually blame the airline crash on DEI hiring practices. And Obama.

Follow Rebecca Solnit if you’re not already. This is a five alarm fire, and she is not prone to exaggeration.

Yesterday the Right Rev Mariann Edgar Budde committed the grave sin of asking self-proclaimed Christians to act like Christians. Words matter Rev, and we are made bolder and braver by yours. Next time I’m afraid to speak truth to power, I will think of you, and do it anyway.

Natural disasters know no borders. Gracias, bomberos de Mexico.

I wish he’d been able to get people to listen to him on so many topics. Be was the first president I was old enough to vote for. I’m glad of that. Rest well Jimmy.

First thing that popped into my head. Wonder why.

My heart is breaking for people in LA. May they be safe, and may as many homes be spared as possible. Some unscheduled rain would be nice too, or at least a slowing of the winds.

Everyone should read this. I’d add to the definition of “we” not only those who say they believe in democracy, the rule of law and free elections, but those who believe that 🍊💩 doesn’t. And yes to those who are speaking truth to power—independent institutions and artists in particular.

FOTUS.

Electronic Christmas music on a loop is one of the seven circles of hell. In other news, I’m at the airport.

I just blocked about 43,587 only fans and other porn accounts. Perhaps we should all make sure to vet our lists and starter packs more carefully. Or else I did something stupid. 🤷🏻‍♀️

He’s got a new one and they’re good.

Bob Kennedy should never be confirmed. Agreed? We are so close to 10,000 letters sent to Senators against Kennedy. Help us get there:

Making some headway on the follow backs. I will happily follow you back if 1) you’re not MAGA (especially if you don’t make me guess) 2) your profile is in a language I understand 3) you’ve posted something, and 4) you’re not selling something (porn or anything else). Thanks for following!

True that.

This article hits the nail on the head. The invisibility cloak lands hard on women in particular. I’m especially interested to know that people with positive outlooks on aging bounce back from illness faster and on average live 7.5 years longer than those who accept the stereotype.

Ugh FINE I'll show up to work "sober" to lead the department of defense. YES without "sexually assaulting" everyone, christ anything else?

That Duolingo owl needs to get a life. I literally IN Mexico and I have been speaking Spanish all day and Duo does not care. He’s all concerned about my streak and won’t shut up about it.

Some kind of explosion happened near my house around 5 this morning. In the olden days I would have thought “fireworks.” Now it’s “ invasion by Russia, China, MAGA, Mars, or Matt Gaetz.” (it’s never “immigrants,” or “that trans girl in the bathroom.”)