THE FIRST COUNTRY THE NAZIS INVADED WAS THEIR OWN.

Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." What would he think of the state of our country today? @officialmlk3.bsky.social and @arndreaking.bsky.social join me at noon EST with a discussion of what MLK's legacy can teach us. #Velshi

"Neighbors in neon vests dot the neighborhood... Information-sharing networks have been built. Residents have connected with non-profits and churches to deliver food to people who are locked in their homes out of fear. Resistance signs are everywhere..." www.liberalcurrents.com/so-hows-the-...

The first thing Virginia Spanberger did after being sworn in as Governor of Virginia was repeal Youngkin’s executive order requiring state and local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE. This is the kind of leadership Democratic governors nationwide should be emulating.

The Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war. bit.ly/49qN4Mv

📌If we can agree fascism is here, there is only one question worth asking: Just what in the hell do we intend to do about it? A chilling look at where we are, and what we and our so-called leaders MUST do next …

Reporter: Why would you want someone else’s Nobel Prize? Trump: She offered it to me.

As we prepare for MLK service weekend, this week's MD-08 Local Hero is Faith McNeill, who runs the Montgomery County Volunteer Center. She mobilizes idealism & pragmatism in MoCo all year & this weekend carries forward Dr. King's legacy with a Day of Service in Silver Spring.

NEXT FRIDAY: Minnesotans are joining together for a statewide day of non-violent moral action and reflection. That means no work, no school, and no shopping — only community, conscience, and collective action. There will also be a peaceful march and rally in downtown Minneapolis: iceoutnowmn.com

The Skin Man, techno-horror descent into engineered undead, conspiracy, and survival when the rules stop working is Available at your favorite ebookstore. If you like: Post-apocalyptic dread; Intelligent monsters; Tech gone very, very wrong... Grab it now; because the dead aren’t done changing.

The only thing that can stop Trump are free and fair elections in 2026. In the last two weeks he has suggested they be canceled and the ballot boxes seized. As a lawyer, I will fight this in court. Just as importantly, I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

“A federal judge on Friday barred federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters, or using nonlethal munitions and crowd control tools against them.” www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

Nuclear defense is why we built a base on Greenland in 1951. We had this idea 75 years ago. The base has been there since then. You don’t have to invade a country where you already have everything. Invasion just destroys what you have and much else besides.

Please join me @velshimsnow.bsky.social-1p w/ @vermontgmg.bsky.social @hartmannreport.com Negar Mortazavi @michellegoldberg.bsky.social @jillwine-banks.bsky.social @radleybalko.bsky.social @dougjones.bsky.social Jill Garvey @brotherjones.bsky.social @jbf1755.bsky.social 1/2 #Velshi

I thought the Confederates believed in states’ rights 🧐🧐🧐

Please join me @velshimsnow.bsky.social 10a-1p w/ @jayapal.house.gov @tparsi.bsky.social @emilymandel.bsky.social #Velshi 2/2

NEW: Trump's redistricting war is leaving behind a trail of destruction. But in Missouri, the damage runs deeper than in other GOP-led states, because voters are not only fighting a Republican gerrymander — they’re fighting for their right to be heard. https://bit.ly/3YJmtFn

This Velshi is hard to watch. ICE on a rampage. But this is America. Right now. Stay safe. Peaceful protest.

Historically, America is very good at standing up for what is right. In the Trump era, the right to protest is violently under attack. I will show you a step-by-step guide to safe protesting with @brotherjones.bsky.social and @stacup.bsky.social's Jill Garvey, who runs ICE Watch trainings. #Velshi

Today's meeting of the #VelshiBannedBookClub features “Station Eleven” by @emilymandel.bsky.social#VelshiBannedBookClub#VelshiIt is a story of hope, resilience, and what remains after society crumbles. We will discuss the critical role novels like “Station Eleven” play in our country right now. #Velshi

Good news!

Obama actually won his Nobel Peace Prize.

By Donnie Purcell