Oh wow! Look what happened after my four stop tour in Oklahoma:

To the mothers, grandmothers, bonus mamas, and all the women who love on us, sacrifice for us, and hold everything together—we see you and we thank you. The world keeps turning because of y’all. Happy Mother’s Day 💐

"A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration must continue allowing members of Congress to inspect immigration detention facilities without advance notice, ruling unanimously..." www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/u...

Clyburn to Republicans: "Be very careful what you pray for, because what I do believe is that when they finish with the redistricting, there will be the possibility of at least three Democrats getting elected here in South Carolina to the US Congress."

Clyburn: "I will be running on a record and a promise -- my record, and America's promise. So I'm gonna run irrespective of what the makeup of the district might be."

Sunset last night and sunrise this morning in WA. There is so much beauty in the world. Happy Mother's Day!

WELKER: Should Americans be prepared for the possibility of paying $5 a gallon for gas? CHRIS WRIGHT: Look, I can't predict the price of energy in the short or even medium term, but what we're doing is ending a 47 year conflict

Energy Secretary Chris Wright backs off comments he made on Meet the Price in March that gas prices would be below $3 again this summer: "I can't make any predictions about oil prices or gasoline prices"

"Given the state of the government in Iran, things just move slowly. Communications are difficult." -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirms that Iran is ghosting Trump and hasn't responded to the latest US proposal

'Limbs on runway': Plane horror hours after transportation chief's reality show reveal www.rawstory.com/sean-duffy-r...

Pro tip: our toilet clogged up. Got mad, went out to dinner. Our fave server heard our problem, told us his trick: pour at least a half bottle of Dawn in the toilet followed w a large pot of boiling water. So we did it, let it sit 20 minutes AND IT WORKED! No chemicals, FAST! Made our day!

That gold statue of Trump is uncanny.

unfortunately, kim il sung's clothes hang a lot better

A quick update on the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius. Per WHO, the broader public risk remains low, but the larger question is about public health leadership, communication, & trust. When institutions are slow, quiet, or fragmented, misinformation fills the space.

America's gun psychopathy continues: *173* mass shootings so far in 2026. 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer The latest, with 5 people wounded, in Reddick, Fla.: archive.ph/x1o4m

Late last night, Olivia Andre finally returned to Maine. After six months of unlawful federal detention in Dilley, she is back where she belongs, reunited with her family and welcomed home by a community that never stopped waiting.

Countries want to join NATO because Russia keeps attacking its neighbors.

I’m still recovering. 😂😂😂

Portland's season to shine

Never forget Trump started this fight. Based on a lie. “I got the highest vote in the history of Texas … We are entitled to five more seats.” Trump Democrats need to start breaking some rules around here and fight back.

My latest @nytimes.com oped shows that the White House is dramatically understating the cost of the war in Iran. By my calculations—and I show my work—this war will cost the typical American family thousands, and it could cost them tens of thousands. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/o...

"I concede that when you have a gerrymandered map, certain people are disenfranchised... I didn't agree with it when it happened in Texas, but what I don't want to see is unilateral disarmament."

Many, many thanks to campaign manager, Jack Stansbury, who rode with me and worked very hard putting up more signs around yesterday. We also delivered several hundred yard signs to county Democratic Committees. Please reach out if you would like one. Together we #ChooseDemocracy and Visibility!

I'm with @acyn.bsky.social !!

Want to see THE BEST Eagles tribute band? Do yourself a favor, see Eaglemania. I saw them recently and it was killer: great musicians; great performers; & really great guys. The venue was sold out & I can see why. Thank you to Ron & the guys. Looking forward to their next swing through the DC area.

Operation Pigeon Fury commence!

Surely, there has been no other time in the history of this country when its politics was so overflowing with idiots.

Somewhere somebody is trying really hard to make fetch here the next big thing.

They chose the wrong people” “We’re gonna fight back” Rep Jason Crow (D-CO) says he & the 5 other military veteran Democrats targeted for probes by Trump Admin. are emboldened Crow says we should expect Congressional probes of Hegseth The weekend edition is LIVE: youtu.be/vOZZSQ7fI7Y?...

@lawofruby.bsky.social: "The scope of the Epstein Files ... is brought to bear when you walk into the space. It's staggering and it hits you."

I didn't have the biggest bucket of shit I've ever seen/heard from a "pastor" flung at me today on my bingo card.....

It’s ok they are only diluting or eliminating altogether Black voting power in the part of the country where most Black people in this nation, well, you know, live

"I feel that there's a need for accountability... by investigations and ultimately impeachment and removal of this criminal president. And, that's where I come in. As a lawyer who's litigated and conducted investigations for 3 decades here in New York, I think I have a special talent for that.

Truly historic & moving scenes from the inaugural session of the Hungarian Parliament. A children’s tambura band from a tiny village playing a folk song often described as the unofficial Roma anthem. MPs were tearing up & so were many more of us watching. After all those years of hate. 🎥 telex.hu

Make America Healthy Again!

Next week we are headed into the belly of the beast—to hear directly from survivors. West Palm Beach, FL, was not only a testing ground for Epstein’s abuse of survivors, but the system itself. He rigged the system to escape justice for decades. A system he replicated in NM and Zorro Ranch.

“The world produces fewer than 900 Patriot missiles a year, while Tehran can churn about 10,000 Shaheds a month. “Mismatch” doesn’t begin to cover it. A Ukrainian interceptor drone can stop a Shahed for around $10,000. A Patriot missile costs $4 million…” nypost.com/2026/05/09/o...

Count Me In National Day of Action for Voting Rights Selma and Montgomery, Alabama Saturday, May 16 blackpowerwarroom.com/dayofaction

The Reflecting Pool will no longer reflect the Monuments as dark colors absorb light It seems a fitting analogy

The Trump BLM is allowing farmers and ranchers to place cyanide bombs on public lands. They not only kill coyotes, mink, badgers, birds and wolverines they kill dogs and hikers. But Trump could care less.

Notice that none of the boxes are checked.

Apparently, MAGA people are just as eager to ignore the First Commandment as the First Amendment. Glory!

The ant's recent expansion has raised concerns among experts. 🐜: https://www.al.com/news/2026/05/invasive-species-warning-hidding-ant-with-dangerous-venom-reported-in-southeast.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

DC’s public transit system is one of the great things about living here, so it checks out that our previously hometown paper now opposes it

Republicans are using gerrymandering to steal Black political power in order to retain control of the House of Representatives. Why do they want control? To make sure the House does nothing to get in the way of the dictator. It’s “Elect us — we’ll keep doing nothing.”

Adriana is the farm worker mom who works in the wine grapes. She's proud that she gives her work 100%. "Today I want to wish all moms a Happy #MothersDay, especially my own, who's up in heaven." #WeFeedYou

💥 Russian flag-soldiers against a Ukrainian drone - the result is predictable, especially if the operator is familiar with construction engineering.

My new book, The Fix, offers solutions to help us overcome these dark times in our nation’s history. 💙📚💡📚 #booksky #nonfiction Available for pre-order here. www.barbaramcquade.com