This is potentially a massive cover-up. Where is the corporate-owned legacy media that claims it exists to expose government corruption? www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Good morning You've made it, this is the shortest day of the year. From here on the days get lighter and longer May this Solstice and turning of the wheel bring you love, peace, and good fortune in the coming year. Let us welcome the returning sun with Hope and Joy. May you never thirst! 🌱💚

We can't all afford to buy a hygiene center; but we all can do something. Give time, expertise, money if you can - but let's each do something to help our neighbors.

BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.

"If this year felt unreal, it means your brain is still working." -Liz Plank #AirplaneMode lizplank.substack.com/p/i-feel-lik...

The White House has been caught. The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims. In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.

Just because we can’t do EVERYTHING, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be doing SOMETHING. Let’s strive for better, but recognize our gains to keep us motivated for the fight. www.meditationsinanemergency.com/between-the-...

This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that? The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.

Cancerous PFOAs are in our drinking water and many products in our homes. There was a plan under Biden to require water utilities to remove forever chemicals from our drinking water, but not under Trump.

I cannot emphasize how serious an assault on democracy this is. Any effort by the Trump administration to engage in false claims of fraud or mass voter suppression relies on this as a building block. As importantly, there is no legitimate reason DOJ would want this information.

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea): This 13cm (5in) bird is native to the Americas. It winters in a range from South America to Florida, breeding from Florida up to southern Canada. It is a seed eating species. Terrific shot of this brilliant blue bird taken by Joe Povenz in the USA. #indigobunting

See how quickly you can do something? Time and time again, America chooses guns over children.

This is a massive con job at the expense of the American people.

We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” ― James Baldwin Pic of the day #photography

Rethinking Stuff, building a better future. www.youtube.com/user/storyof...

Heather Cox Richardson #LettersfromanAmerican

"Trump is unwell. It’ s not OK, and really dangerous." www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/there-is-o...

Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement. #NoWords 🤮

End gun violence. url1005.email.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/u001.iI...

www.salon.com/2025/12/13/j... Kushner is now Trump's “deal-maker” when it comes to "which news organizations survive & which are purged. ... He’s back to lead a hostile takeover of our information ecosystem." And we thought Trump was a snake. We need to watch our backs, America.

Christmas is coming, and our animals have already made their wish list: love, safety, and a forever home 🐾✨💫❤️ #adoptdontshop #farplace #animalrescue

"Voter suppression is proof that your vote has power"

Robert Hubbell, on two recent tragic shootings: "The heinous attacks seem simultaneously unthinkable and unstoppable. People will hate, guns will kill, and politicians will balance votes against lives and conclude that, for them, votes matter more than lives." #TodaysEditionNewsletter

We are thrilled that Indiana state senators made the right choice today! Thank you to everyone who showed up and stood up for fair maps and democracy. The joy in the Statehouse was palpable.

Robert Hubbell on hopeful signs ahead:

Farmers are celebrating the bailout as “Christmas coming early.” Meanwhile, many of the same voices insisted students didn’t deserve loan relief because they should “pull themselves up by their bootstraps.”

How can we protect voting rights? One of the most essential elements to maintaining democracy. Marc Elias #DemocracyDocket :

This shit has to be stopped.

NEW: On behalf of SEIU District 1199NE, Rhode Island Alliance for Retired Americans and two voters, my law firm has filed to intervene to fight DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Rhode Island’s complete, unredacted voter registration list. www.democracydocket.com/cases/rhode-...

It's been almost three weeks now and they still haven't released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."

BREAKING: At one point, the Pentagon considered sending boat strike survivors to CECOT torture prison in El Salvador to avoid discovery in US courts. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...

I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.

Annie Rie, contemporary stained glass artist inspired by the UK countryside #WomensArt

Heather Cox Richardson, referring to McClure Magazine around 1900. No, it isn't writing about the current times - but we can certainly see that capitalist greed has long been pushing the government toward corruption. We are the the troops; we are the vehicles of change. We must speak up and VOTE.

ProPublica: www.propublica.org/article/epa-...

Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, the U.K has just generated a record amount of clean, domestic wind energy. Enough to power 23 million homes! U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.

The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed. Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it. When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.

This is horrifying. Please sign and share. #academicbluesky #classicsbluesky 🏺

Good morning Its likely to be a vile day but improving, take care if you're having to drive in it We will be mostly trying to avoid Callicarpa bodinieri Aka beautyberry, known for its unreal purple berries that remain on the plant for a long time due to their astringent taste Have an awesome day🌱

Robert Hubbell, on political SCOTUS majority:

From The Atlantic, Re: Right-wing "pundits" lying

Joyce Vance #CivilDiscourse "This is actually real."

Heather Cox Richardson:

"A post-truth world is a dangerous, intolerable place to live. [Hannah] Arendt’s words are as appropriate for where we find our country today as they were when she wrote them, in a different, but unfortunately illustrative, context." -Joyce Vance #CivilDiscourse

Read Justice Kagan's dissent on the Texas decision. From Joyce Vance: