Some happy news today….

In the 1840s, whaling ships pushed into the North Pacific and Bering Strait. On board: formerly enslaved men, free Black sailors, and skilled mariners escaping racism on land. Whaling was one of the few industries where Black men could rise by (cont) www.nps.gov/articles/000...

Today’s GOP in a nutshell…👇

26-year-old US born citizen Leonardo Garcia Venegas was pulled over and unjustly detained by ICE goons for a THIRD time. They refused to look at his REAL ID or passport and instead needlessly shackled his arms and feet eerily similar to his prior two encounters.

GOP/ MAGA are the rot and decay of the USA GOP/MAGA are the American Taliban/ISIS

Document link has moved: www.fcc.gov/ecfs/documen...

True. Sad but true.

Black Lung Surges in Coal Country as Trump Slow-Walks Protections www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

“You can’t tell me it’s not racism if you’re gonna smirk at the pain of Black Tennesseans while you do it.” Kanew & @brotherjones.bsky.social on the complete and total lack of empathy from Tennessee Republicans as they stripped majority-Black Memphis of representation.

As primary season continues, some Democrats claim the party needs to "move to the center" to win in November. Hogwash. Democrats can't repeat the same failed playbook of the last 50 years. It's time for them to grow a spine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzG_TrhyrY

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The NAACP has sued to block Tennessee’s rushed effort to dismantle the state’s lone majority-Black district. Instead of relying primarily on weakened federal voting rights protections, the NAACP’s lawsuit argues Tennessee Republicans violated their own state laws and constitution.

The Speaker of the Alabama House wants the courts to overrule the 14th Amendment. Listen to his exact words & understand this: We are seeing the MAGA-faction attack on our elections fully exposed this week. Now is the time to understand that & do something about it. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

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Saw this yesterday and it really hit. I’ll never understand the hate folks show to people because of their ethnicity, their religion, or heritage. Jews in America should not be attacked for the actions of Netanyahu or the Israeli government. Stop it!

A lot has happened, but not much has changed.

Hero.

Before the 2024 election, federal prosecutors were “full steam ahead” looking into how a prison gang in Puerto Rico gave drugs to inmates if they voted for a GOP gubernatorial candidate. After Trump’s election, the investigation evaporated.

Voting Rights history lesson and warning (with poll) www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

Time to get that popcorn ready. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

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This Mother’s Day show your gratitude by supporting the farm worker moms who keep all our families fed. act.seiu.org/a/mothersday... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufw... #WeFeedYou #MothersDay

As @skyeperryman.bsky.social writes, the first Mother's Day was a protest movement rooted in opposition to war, injustice, and political violence. Today, we see women continue to be at the forefront of civil resistance. And we must all join them in the fight. Read Skye's op-ed in @msmagazine.com:

Democratic leaders are harshly criticizing the Virginia Supreme Court after it threw out a special election in which voters approved a new congressional map. “MAGA has rigged the system,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote. https://bit.ly/4u26d0n

The Supreme Court has made itself a political topic, and many Americans support reforming it. Watch this week’s episode of The Briefing with Michael Waldman to hear experts discuss how to reshape the Court to improve U.S. democracy: apple.co/48KGVev

The first Mother’s Day proclamation was a call to disarm. It’s more crucial than ever to honor the day’s antiwar roots. buff.ly/KrOB0rp

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Happy Mother’s Day to everyone carrying the love, labor, grief, strength, and care that motherhood can hold. And no, we’re not letting this story disappear. CC: @tiffinikilgore on Instagram 🤍

In honor of Mother's Day, we pay tribute to the resilience and strength of Black women who led the charge for #CivilRights. Their contributions, often overlooked, were key to shaping our nation's history. Let's celebrate these inspiring "Mothers of the Movement." #MothersDay https://bit.ly/4bc9v7K

Calling all NYCHA residents! NYCHA in Your Neighborhood is coming soon to all five boroughs — a community forum where you can speak to NYCHA and City leadership.

Former Confederate states are trying to lock Black and Brown Americans out of political power.

73% of mothers with kids under 18 are in the workforce. More than flowers or brunch, working moms need: -Paid family leave -Equal pay -Universal childcare -Universal healthcare (But get your mom flowers, too)

Texans across the political spectrum opposed wall construction in the national park. Now the agency’s plans include roadways and digital surveillance to monitor the rugged region.

@docmurphydog.bsky.social 💙 TYVM Doc for including me! 💙 #HeresToTheMoms 🌹❤️ AKA Superwomen! 🤭🥰

💖 when hope meets joy 🪄 they adopted him 🤎🤎💖🤎🤎

Alabama asks Supreme Court to clear the way for it to use congressional map struck as diluting Black votes www.scotusblog.com/2026/05/alab...

'It's About Time': ABC News Pushes Back Against Trump's FCC Attack on Free Press www.commondreams.org/news/abc-new...

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John Roberts will retire someday as one of the worst, most destructive Chief Justices in the nation’s history

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) to CNN about effort by GOP to redistrict in South Carolina: "Be very careful what you pray for. Because I believe - when they finish with the redistricting - there will be the possibility of at least 3 Democrats getting elected here in South Carolina"

Clyburn: "I think Justice Roberts is gonna take his place alongside some other justices, like Taney who gave us the Dred Scott decision"

Mom Takes Action After Learning About Proposed Data Center Just 12 Miles from Home. Days Later, Company Gives Up (Exclusive) people.com/mom-takes-ac...

ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech www.npr.org/2026/05/09/n...

National mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up www.npr.org/2026/05/09/n...