I didn’t have the Supreme Court destroying the authority of federal district courts on my bingo card. But in retrospect that’s perhaps where all this shadow docket decision-making was going all along. Really scary stuff.

A reminder: Law Professors: The Constitution still exists and the Courts will protect us. Historians:

We feed you. They hunt us.

Don’t blame me, I voted for the first black President, the decent man from Scranton and the two highly intelligent successful talented supremely qualified women.

Just a reminder going forward... (cartoon from 2003)

BREAKING: Iran’s Parliament approves the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Decision needs ratified by Iran’s Security Council. It would trap 20% of the world’s oil supply and send a catastrophic shock through the global economy.

Why push for impeachment? Because politics is an exercise in moving public opinion as much as counting votes in the senate. The Jan 6 Hearings were not a criminal proceeding against Trump that would end in jail, but they focused public attention. Performative public investigations matter

Much like the communities they represent, these flags are in a constant state of evolution, expanding to better and more inclusively encompass every queer identity under the rainbow. Read about the history and symbolism below ⤵️

Jonathan Joss--voice actor of John Redcorn from King of the Hill, and Ken Hotate from Parks and Rec--was killed in a homophobic hate crime today. I'm so angry.

Today the Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal government to transfer thousands of acres of national forestland including a Native American sacred site, to Resolution Copper a mining company owned by Rio Tinto and BHP. The land holds deep spiritual significance for the Western Apache tribe.

Finally got back into reading after a long time of not feeling inspired to read. I’ve now read through ACOTAR series, Throne of Glass, Empyrean Series, Crown of Nyaxis, and am currently reading The War of Lost Hearts series. As a writer myself, it’s been so good to feel inspired again too.

BREAKING: Scott Pelley just risked everything to make one thing clear: The attack on free speech isn’t coming—it’s already here. Journalists are being silenced, critics are being punished, and most of the media’s playing dead. This is state-sponsored suppression. This is dictatorship in real time.

"Chef says purchasing ingredients rather than stealing them from suppliers would 'kill' the restaurant industry"

On Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform and their families have made to preserve our freedom. May we always strive to honor the strength and resolve they’ve shown our country.

The Memorial Day Message from the President of the United States of America, in memory of those who have given their lives defending America, the Constitution, and the freedoms that we Americans enjoy on this Memorial Day 2025.

There's nothing "beautiful" about taking food away from hungry children to appease the bottomless g**damn lust of the wealthy! 📣 Enough already!!! We have the 💰💰💰 to feed the hungry, care for the sick, AND pave the way for prosperity... But the rich want it all for themselves! #SaveOurMedicaid

Here's a picture that a @kuow.org photographer took in Seattle yesterday, showing the ICE officers masked up in the hallways as they waited to arrest people coming out of their hearings.

This is some authoritarian shit. Noem said since Harvard won’t give her disciplinary records on students, she’s terminating their foreign exchange student program immediately, and ordered that foreign students must transfer to other schools or have visas revoked.

I’m calling on Secretary Kennedy to resign. We are sick of it. He must go!

This part

BREAKING: ICE agents assaulted Members of Congress during legal oversight. Now DHS wants them arrested—Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez. This is fascism. Oversight isn’t a crime. Assaulting Congress is. www.axios.com/2025/05/10/t...

Putin and the rest of the world continuing to laugh at these bumbling fools.

@aoc.bsky.social tells Rolling Stone that Donald Trump and Republicans are “robbing” America and gutting “what is left of the health care and social safety net in the United States” to give it to the rich. Read @lorenaoneil.com's exclusive ⤵️

Love the lil flex when they realise they just became the most famous bird in the world.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘There Couldn’t Be A Better Time To Get The Fuck Out Of America Forever’

“A new woke pope.”

lol holy shit

The new Pope didn't tweet once in 2024. In 2025, he's posted 5 times, in which he: - Criticized JD Vance's views on Catholicism and Jesus - Posted an article opposing Trump's immigration policies - Retweeted twice about the Pope's health - Retweeted a criticism of Trump & Bukele's laughter at KAG.

Looks like the new Holy Father isn't a fan of JD Vance.

Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies made overseas, surprising studios

“.. This tariff situation is a complete dumpster fire, and we're all getting burned. Here's the situation: Costs are up, and unfortunately, our prices will have to follow suit. .. Honestly, we're just as confused as everyone else.” @cnbc.com www.cnbc.com/2025/05/04/r...

🧵 NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night. Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.” She’s a constituent. Not a threat. Fascism again.

Hey! Press covering Trump! The statute that lets him impose tariffs at will? It EXPLICITLY excludes movies. He has no authority to do this. Not just bc of an absence of authorization, but bc the law says “you CANNOT do this.” Do NOT say “Trump has imposed movie tariffs,” bc he did not. He CANNOT.

Your calls are working. Let’s keep the pressure up — if you’re represented by a Republican, tell them to reject Trump’s tax scam and massive giveaways to billionaires that stick everyday Americans with the bill: act.indivisible.org/...

Philly thought differently. @inquirer.com

A reminder that just before stepping back into office and also during the very start of his second presidency, Trump was directly privately pitching GOP lawmakers and close associates/big business elites to “really get in on” his meme coin…. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

This is the gayest shit I’ve ever seen

Unhappy to confirm that the entire Historical Advisory Committee at the State Department received termination notices this afternoon (myself included). The HAC, set up by Congress, oversees the office that produces the FRUS series. history.state.gov/about/hac/in... 1/

But sure, meritocracy. Got it.

This

Pope Francis died at 88, the Vatican announced Monday, ending a pontificate that sought to reshape the Roman Catholic Church into a more inclusive institution. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership. Follow live updates: nyti.ms/42RZB9n

BREAKING: Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution reut.rs/3GjEAvK

Thanks to my friend Harriet for pointing out that the women went to Christ's tomb and saw he was not there, the angels showed up to describe what happened, & the women then told the apostles, who dismissed them. A Biblical account of women not being believed.

Once again, I was left to wonder: was Pete Hegseth signal chatting military attack plans to everyone but me?? Am I the one that’s insecure, or is it his communication practices that are insecure?

The United States is losing more than $90 billion in revenue because tourism is being driven away. www.nbcnews.com/business/con...

This is insane.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about strikes in Yemen to a second unclassified Signal group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said. nyti.ms/4jBQ1wV

We must dissolve the Supreme Court and give Donald Trump unlimited powers. Or else we will have a dictatorship.

#SignalGate 2.0 Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat "Hegseth shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer."