Truly unbelievable (but it is) that this is okay in the Trump/Epstein class. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

Trump is an evil dictator. But SCOTUS majority only has itself to blame after giving him immunity.

The U.S. Supreme Court finally does the right thing and upholds the law, and of course, Trump will look for away around the ruling because, in his crazy mind, the law does not apply to dicators like him. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...

CBS censors Colbert's interview with TX Dem vying for Senate to win Trump's favor in high stakes media ownership war (and #Talarico rakes in $2.5M in donations in 1st 24 hours after interview posted on YouTube open.substack.com/pub/gebemart...

Good news, for now. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...

I LOVE how #BADBUNNY staged #SuperBowlLX show as a party or festival and featured the culture of #PuertoRico, and with saucy dance and music. And he showed the PR flag for independence. It was a wonderful show. And didn't it make you want to dance?

We have a sexual rapist, sexual predator, pedophile Billionaire in the White House who abused children for years. He was friends with Epstein, he knew what Epstein was doing. He was involved. There is so much to uncover. He is willing to go to war to protect this info from public scrutiny.

Please, please, media outlets, remember the C word: context. You can’t discuss Trump’s apes post - or his ‘blame a staffer’ excuse - if you’re not also factoring in and reminding your viewers/readers about his birtherism, his ‘send her back’ remarks, him calling Somalis ‘low IQ’.

YES WE CAN! Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...

Federal Dist. Court Judge Fred Biery in San Antonio ordered release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos & his father, who were taken by ICE in Minneapolis & transferred to a TX detention center. Biery wrote "Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power +

New Springsteen protest song: www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...

The question, as always, is whether or when the administration will comply with the courts' orders. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...

Good riddance to a real talentless jerk. He should be in jail. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...

I am sure it has occurred to others as well...watching the angry, ruthless beatings of people by #ICE is like watching #Jan6 all over again. Only this time, they were pardoned by #Trump and regime before the cases ever tracked the courts.

GOPer Chris Madel ended run for MN gov because of party's “stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.” Citizens esp. those of color "live in fear...carrying papers to prove their citizenship.That’s wrong." www.cnn.com/2026/01/26/p...

Looks like Republicans on the midterm ballot (and Trump redistricting plan) are feeling the heat from the ICE melt. Abbot’s criticism is in the headline.

Agree that we need to abolish ICE. But that can't happen next week when the Senate votes on the DHS bill. Dems need to be united and vote down the funding bill & then force a larger discussion. For now, WE HAVE TO CALL CONGRESS, even if you have a DEM in your state. I'm focusing on #SenTimKaine-VA

WE ARE NOT FREE WHEN WE LIVE IN FEAR. This madness must stop. Tell Congress to stop funding this illegal activity by the federal government. Live Updates: Federal Agents Shoot and Kill a Person in Minneapolis www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...

Is there no justice? Ex-Uvalde Officer Found Not Guilty of Endangering Children in Mass Shooting www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...

The decision has been made. The cover up is underway.

So happy for @heatherbooth.bsky.social May she live to be 100!

Proving once again why his critics are always right and he is always crazy.

This has been confirmed. Rob Reiner has died.

Police have confirmed the death of Rob Reiner. I can't help but think that this had something to do with his activism against Trump. I am beyonnd sad about this.

Two People Found Dead at Rob Reiner’s House in Los Angeles www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general... via @thr

ICYMI: This includes a great speech by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-AZ. Take a look!

From #DemPartners' #MikeLux: The Double Dilemma for Democrats substack.com/@mikelux1/no...

ICYMI: This includes a great speech by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-AZ. Take a look!

Pelosi always made sure he had DCCC support at election time, so he voted with her when it counted.

Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of TX. What's next? Cuellar switches parties to help Trump avoid impeachment when Dems retake the House?

Excellent read on the criminal state of affairs. open.substack.com/pub/stevesch...

Sen. Gallego goes after #Hegseth for investigating Sen. Mark Kelly of AZ, a retired Navy Captain & former astronaut who flew 39 combat missions & has flown over 5,000 flight hours in more than 50 different aircraft. That's more hours than Trump spent on Epstein's plane. Watch! x.com/gebemartinez...

This week is already look a lot like last week's disastrous week for the WH. Here's a recap from #DemPartners in case you missed it. substack.com/@democracypa...

On a day when a judge throws out 2 "retribution" cases -- against Comey and Letitia James -- it decides to go after a popular Democratic senator and former astronaut. Pentagon to review ‘allegations of misconduct’ against Kelly for telling the truth. rollcall.com/2025/11/24/p...

HERE's THE ORDER!

BREAKING NEWS: COMEY CASE DISMISSED

His bad week is my good news. Enjoy #DemocracyWeekender open.substack.com/pub/democrac...

Rep. Adelita Grijalva's smile and strength make me so hopeful for our near and long-term future. Anyone who can negatively influence Trump's mood is A+ on my list.

Posted last night ICYMI: open.substack.com/pub/gebemart...

This is not going to e d the shutdown because republica s are not in favor of extending aca tax credits. A vote on MTP is not the same as approval of a deal that Rs in S ate and House do not want.

What happened today in the Senate:

JUSTICE! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek re-election. She was the best Speaker of the House I ever knew, and she will certainly be honored as the best House Speaker in modern history, perhaps only surpassed by Sam Rayburn of Texas. As Speaker, she was effective, strategic, charming, and tough.+

Latino voters are running away from Trump! gebemartinez.substack.com/p/for-latino...

Check out #DemocracyWeekender! Lots to talk about: SNAP, New ACA insurance premiums mean those tax credits Dems are holding out for better be extended before the end of the year, or the avg. cost increase will be 114%!!! Also ElectionDay on Tues & what we'll learn! open.substack.com/pub/democrac...

Meet #JohnLira, Dem candidate in #TX CD35, one of 5 new districts ordered by Trump. Lira, an MC Vet, grew up in the district along the eastern edges of San Antonio. "This is the district in TX where we can make the (Trump) gerrymandering plan backfire,” Lira said in DC. substack.com/@gebemartine...

Lamenting the continuing losses of local newspapers that inform us, hold local governments accountable, and chronicle our local histories.