David Kirkpatrick’s conservative estimate is that Trump has made about $4 Billion “off of the presidency” in the first year. (see @planetmoney.bsky.social and the New Yorker for details). So much for Emoluments Clauses and conflicts of interest. @conversationalist.org digs into global kleptocracy ⏬

Senate Dems are cowards @schumer.senate.gov Your constituents are putting their lives on the line to protect their communities from the terror and violence of ICE. All you had to do is vote “NO” - how many more people will be assaulted, abused, murdered or disappeared during this “stop gap” delay

Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage

Collaborators with the fascists.

Hey @nyccomptroller.bsky.social You had an opportunity to stand up to this administration and you backed down. Also - you tagged a parody account in this post. 🙄

Here’s my take: Lander and @council.nyc.gov aren’t removing Mayor Adams because Adams is a good foil for Lander’s bid for NYC mayor. Additionally, just the act of removing Mayor Adams could sway voters away from Lander, as his opponents would say he subverted the will of the people.

BREAKING: Supreme Court DENIES President Trump‘s emergency bid to cancel nearly $2 billion in USAID spending. The vote is 5-4.

It’s funny how this actually makes me want to protest more - just to make sure everyone in America remembers their constitutional right to do so…

In case you haven't seen this yet: Yes, the DOGE takeover is worse than you think. @brbarrett.bsky.social writes:

Spoiler Alert: White Lotus S3 E3 may cause traumatic flashbacks to actual conversations with family or friends.

I didn’t watch the Oscars, but from what I gather this was the best thing to happen all night.

Maybe unrelated, but just curious how many members of Trump’s circle are receiving gender affirming care - something they are trying to deny Trans Americans access to. ☝️RFK jr for sure - anyone else?

This inability to take substantive action when necessary is exactly why people have lost faith in our political system. This is why the Democratic Party is struggling…while Governor Hochul is avoiding the tough choices, and creating more bureaucracy, the federal government has been obliterated.

Math is still hard www.npr.org/2025/02/19/n...

🔥🔥🔥 Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested for civil disobedience after speaking against a MAGA display that the city council of Huntington Beach agreed to put up at the public library…..that’s what’s up….every word👇

🫶🪩✨ “Now I’m not a religious girl, but spiritually speaking, the dance floor is where I get all of my life.” @nitaaviance.bsky.social in Paper Mag www.papermag.com/the-tear-nit...

Good morning 🦋 New York

And these are some of the good headlines…smh

With the resignation of deputy mayors, it has become clear that Mayor Adams has now lost the confidence and trust of his own staff, his colleagues in government, and New Yorkers. He now must prioritize New York City and New Yorkers, step aside and resign.

Presidents’ Day Protest in NYC

“I THINK THEY'RE FOCUSED ON THE WRONG 1%” - Laverne Cox (speaking to America (on the View) about the administration’s use of transphobia, propaganda, and policy to harm the trans community) Image by @sainthoax.bsky.social via IG 🙏💙🙏💙🙏 I’ll be right here waiting for you…

Our Trans Family and History WILL NOT BE ERASED 🏳️‍⚧️ Rally at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City in response to the current administration’s efforts to erase transgender people.

The erasure of trans people from Stonewall is an attack on all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Trans, Queer, and Gender-nonconforming people and the fight for liberation and equality rights. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were crucial figures in this fight (before, during, & after the Stonewall riots)

There is so much that is out of our immediate control atm - removing Mayor Adams is one thing that we can do to restore some legitimacy to government and limit this admins control. Every New Yorker should call on Governor Hochul to remove Adams.

I don’t think Brad Lander should wait around for Adams to do something about this… #NYC #FEMA #NewYork

Just received this email from IMS. I wonder how many customers still hadn’t considered the real implications of tariffs until they received this email.

The headline is terrible, but the article and infographics are helpful. Here’s a gift article for anyone who wants to see or read it for themselves… www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...

All members of Congress swore allegiance to the Constitution. They didn't ask just Democrats to defend America against all enemies. The house is on fire, y'all. I'll do everything I can to extinguish that flame, but I am begging my Republican colleagues to remember their oath.

Well, it’s easier to “weave” a new story if you erase the evidence…

The ABA rightly weighing in and calling this administration’s actions wrong, chaotic, contrary to the rule of law and the constitution… Just in case anyone was confused about what is happening. Available on their website: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

Is it just me or does SZA always meet the moment? Looking forward to seeing her with Kendrick during the Half-Time show…

Compelling Sunday Story from @npr.org and Ayesha Rascoe about Meta’s AI Profiles and chatbots in general - the risks, purpose, and dangerous origins.

Law Roach 🤭😆 spilling 🫖 on #dragrace

Marsha P. Johnson spent her life advocating for LGBTQ people of color, LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness, and people living with HIV and AIDS. She was a trailblazer for the trans community and an icon to all. Thank you, Marsha.

Rally for Trans Youth in Union Square following the cancellation of appts for care by NYU Langone (in response to Trump EO). ICYMI - AG Letitia James also sent a letter to NY hospitals warning that denial of care would still be considered discrimination under NY law.

Early highlights from @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social & @karaswisher.bsky.social convo: “I would tell people he was the smartest 15 year old boy in the world.” - E “He's not a hero, by the way. Let me be clear.” - K “You know, there's lots of ways you can use metaphors. You could say junkyard dog.” - K

Everything reminds me of him…

They’ve called armed federal officers to the scene. We aren’t dangerous. We are here to represent our people. To defend public education. This is an authoritarian regime. You cannot block members of Congress from entering the Department of Education.

DOGE operative Marko Elez got the ability to alter US Treasury payment system code on Feb 1, WIRED's sources say. For days, Trump officials fed members of Congress and the press a different story. Elez is out now for posts reading "I was racist before it was cool" and "normalize Indian hate."

Someone finally calling it a coup…

At least Warren is paying attention…

“…the federal government and civil rights are being dismantled before our eyes. Principles come at a cost, and most Americans, including Democratic leadership, seemingly do not want to pay.“ - @alindguzik.bsky.social Sharing this again for obvious reasons.

Courts across the country are temporarily blocking Donald Trump's order to block trillions of dollars of vital grants, aid, and loans to our communities. Tell Congress: Don't allow Trump to defund our communities.

This is so good.

Here’s a sweet sleepy pup… if you need a break from the chaos

@dahlialithwick.bsky.social & @kimlanelaw.bsky.social give the rest of us context for what is happening to American #democracy, specifically Trump 2.0, #autocracy, #authoritarianism, cruelty, and the importance of a functioning #government. Resist Obstruct Litigate podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

“The OMB order essentially said not only is the president, the king and the other two branches are subordinate, but also…nothing that Congress has ever said or done…matters… And if the courts accede to that, you have just constructed a system of American monarchy.” @dahlialithwick.bsky.social

Looking for something to watch? “I Saw The TV Glow” beautifully captures an experience that often feels quite singular. Other films have no doubt attempted to tackle this subject - but never through a lens that resonated with me in this way. Have you seen it? What did you think?

How long before he blames Biden or DEI for the increased cost of everything?

There’s much to be said about mass incarceration, our failed legal system (eg POTUS, etc), but the actions that Trump is taking against trans and nb people are particularly oppressive and cruel. Trans people are c. 1.4% of the US population (yet Republicans spend much of their time attacking them)