Today is a great day to polish up your application for one of the best jobs you will ever see advertised on this website:

"Kavanaugh stops" have quickly expanded to become "Kavanaugh body tackles" and other forms of "Kavanaugh assaults." Sadly, the odds are very high that there will be soon be "Kavanaugh summary executions" of Americans whom ICE agents decide aren't Americans.

“We are ground zero for Trump’s war on America — a war on our democracy, on our freedoms, and our rights as Americans. It is in our backyard today, & it is only a matter of time before it is in yours.” Listen to @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social Mayor Kaohly Her talk about what ICE has done to her city.

Let them eat a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, a corn tortilla and one other thing.

Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Roadless Rule that protects millions of acres of our National Forests! It's a success story so not surprising that that the Trump Admin is repealing it. Check out what former Forest Service Chiefs have to say: www.wilderness.org/articles/pre...

This from an administration that purports to care about making American Healthy Again? Air pollution makes people sick, it keeps kids out of school and it kills and drives up healthcare costs. Not accounting for the health benefits of reducing soot and smog and other pollutants is nuts!

From a good friend in Minneapolis: "Target is allowing ICE to stage in their parking lots, use their restrooms, and abduct people from inside their stores - so if you weren’t boycotting already, now is the time." They were staging in Chicago as well.

See SEEC's Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force press release here: seec.house.gov/media/press-...

The Roadless Rule -- which limits clear-cutting and roadbuilding in America’s last remaining pristine forests -- turns 25 today! I've fought for the Rule since 2001 because Washingtonians depend on our 2 million acres to safeguard clean drinking water sources and our $25+billion outdoor rec economy.

The Coalition, along with more than 70 member groups submitted a letter urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed revision to the definition of “Waters of the United States" #GreatLakes buff.ly/uaTiksB

Healthcare costs are skyrocketing. Grocery prices are through the roof. The rent is too damn high. And Republicans are starting 2026 with a debate on SHOWER HEADS?! You can’t make this shit up.

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Anyone looking for a fabulous feline friend in the DC/Balt. Area?

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden puts on an amazing holiday light show!

Found this fundraiser. I hope it goes viral, and Luis can stop working and spend what time he has left with Rooney. www.gofundme.com/f/luis-marti...

As big tech data centers expand in Michigan, a key question remains: who pays the cost? These facilities use enormous amounts of power and water, and local residents should not subsidize some of the most profitable companies in the world. https://act.elpc.org/4oYLwiy

EPA wants to weaken the Clean Water Act and remove protections from wetlands and streams. Most Midwest wetlands are already gone, and those that remain protect water quality, reduce flooding, and support irreplaceable ecosystems. 📢 Make your voice heard by Jan 5th: https://act.elpc.org/48KhOHI

New Post! EPA Head Zeldin Must Go. Stop the Pollution Spree. www.momscleanairforce.org/epa-head-zel...

A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage. Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word. A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).

So now we have the DC police patrolling in a supportive role to the National Guard who are purportedly here to patrol in areas to free up DC police to be elsewhere. So late this afternoon 4 guard members and one police office in Stanton Park.

Kavanaugh Stop.

Just a reminder that #MAHA is a sham: weaker pollution safeguards and accelerated coal use — could have dramatic implications for rising temperatures and the health of people living near coal plants whose emissions are linked to heart disease, respiratory illness and lower IQs.

This year, Trump chose polluters over people by removing critical standards that protect American's health and cutting clean energy investments that benefit our communities while giving handouts to his big polluter buddies. #ThanksTrump

Strong statement from @rephuffman.bsky.social re: the "SPEED Act," a "permitting reform" bill that attacks the Magna Carta of environmental laws, NEPA: "This strawman that you have built NEPA into is disingenuous and false and we will not acquiesce to this false narrative."

Congrats US EPA for turning Protection into Polluter with this new proposal to end protections for so many of the wetlands and streams we need for clean water and to protect communities from flooding. #CleanWater This is a POLLUTER's KNOW best rule.

“I was 14… I was 16… this was me when I met Epstein… there are thousands of us… time to let the secrets out of the shadows” Powerful ad from survivors ahead of a vote to tell us where each House rep stands on protecting kids vs protecting pedophiles.

How many members of the National Guard kibbitzing in the Eastern Market metro does it take to officially be a waste of their service?

Important questions.

So proud of my friend Glory for rocking her CNN interview! A vote for Mamdani at 91. Really the best showing up in NYC!

Happy Halloween! Not intentionally flacking Utz, but I am that person who gives out something other than candy.

We checked the Department of Homeland Security's viral videos of chaos and protests. What we found were months-old, misleading clips, some recorded thousands of miles away.

Thanks to Al Roker for including #climatechange in covering monster hurricane Melissa. Important to recognize the connections! Yes watching NBC nightly news on a plan old TV.

Thank you, Chicago.

Red Lantern Flies are still swarming the red maples at the Capitol! My key card came in handy for the attack!

Iowa has the fastest-growing cancer rates in the country.  Instead of investing in care, far-right Republicans are cutting fundings and trying to eliminate the ACA. Your health shouldn’t be political. It should be protected. #IA01 #Healthcare #PublicHealth

Found this video while explaining the Portland Frogs to someone. Enjoy!

My libertarian uncle went to the Lexington, MA protest, seemingly to observe the crowd condescendingly. I asked if there were frogs. He, surprised, said yes, three, what is that about? The frogs had not reached him. The frogs are not for him 🐸

#NoKings DC

Ready to go! #nokings

Let’s talk about why #NoKings is so important. Also, let’s go over some ways to make the day as meaningful as possible. #NoKingsDay

I am so angry at this point! A van full of OH national guard in front of my house getting ready to patrol Capitol Hill fully armed like it’s a war zone. They don’t belong here and I tell them so. An abuse of their commitment to serve. This is terrible.

And 3 more! This is unnecessary.

Just between my house and a happy hour on Capitol Hill - 10 members of the National Guard. What a waste and abuse of power.

Gotta find the GOOD NEWS stories! Here is one. #cleanenergy #EVs

Garden bounty! Proving Capitol Hill can be productive in October (and abundant).

It’s back!

Join us next Friday at the Supreme Court! 5:30.

US DOT is cancelling projects communities wanted to make biking, walking and access to transit safer. Check out this new report from NRDC on the importance a safe transportation system that works for all: www.nrdc.org/press-releas...