Took a break. Been trying to scale back rage-posting. But I miss what it was like in 2007 when I loved Twitter and found community there. So I’m back. Hi, everyone. I hope you had a great Independence Day, and remember that what we celebrated yesterday was the birth of an idea we can still achieve.

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From stand with Israel to die for Israel, this is what MAGA voted for. Trump has opened an unnecessary and illegal war with Iran, not for the American people but for his foreign sponsors and handlers.

@aoc.bsky.social calls Trump’s decision to bomb Iran “clearly grounds for impeachment” and “a grave violation of the constitution.” She’s absolutely right.

It’s been six months and one day since this piece of shit dictator was inaugurated. Take that in for a minute. It’s been SIX MONTHS.

Trump has unilaterally conducted illegal strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and therefore started a war between the United States and Iran on behalf of the Israeli government without authorization by the congress, in opposition to the constitution and congressional war powers.

Now that Trump has ordered an air strike on Iran, never forget how utterly the New York Times and people like Maureen Dowd failed us from the beginning.

@jd-vance-1.bsky.social you are a boil on the ass of the earth.

Vance has no idea why he wasn’t included on the Signal chat about red ties, Rubio is sh*tting his pants, and Hesgeth is drunk.

Tariffs. Stock market down. Medicaid slashed Secret police throwing anyone who looks Latino in unmarked vans. National guard and marines deployed in LA. No end to the wars in Gaza or Ukraine Bombing Iran This is the worst first six months of any presidential term in my lifetime.

Never in my life as an American the President praising God in such a manner after clearly stating that there was no benefit to the US from these strikes but that it was done for and solely on behalf of a foreign government and that government alone.

That’s because there are words on it.

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A CNN crew was escorted away from the LA protests last night. There is only one reason to prevent a free press from being present during this abuse of power. A kangaroo SCOTUS empowered this. The rule of law and a free press serve as the last bastion against fascism. NOW IS THE TIME to act.

Welcome to America, where protesting illegal kidnappings without due process is an insurrection, but attacking the nation’s Capitol is not.

What the fuck is the point of paying money to a police department if they won’t protect people from hostile masked kidnappers?

I hate it here.

At the ICE raid and subsequent community resistance in Paramount, California this morning, this skater kid ate dozens of munitions from Border Patrol agents, walked away slowly and flipped them off.

Watching what is happening in Los Angeles from afar, I have never been more pissed off at the millions of people who simply didn't bother to vote.

We ❤️ LA

Los Angeles looks a like a warzone right now. Trump has deployed ICE agents in full tactical gear driving armored vehicles and carrying riot shields, rifles, shotguns, and more. Citizens are being hit with tear gas and being thrown to the ground. It’s horrific.

Hogan has no authority to call up the National Guard and neither does the dictator. If they deploy the guard against LA without Congressional approval we are done for. Their bloodlust and bigotry is unbridled.

The ghoul is using the i-word. This language is intentional. They are salivating for martial law.

This is being built into the budget reconciliation bill. This is VERY BAD DANGER WILL ROBINSON. CALL YOUR REPS. Call your electeds and tell them about this clause and DEMAND that AI be subject to MORE regulation & DEMAND that this be removed IMMEDIATELY from ANY legislation! This is a real 🚨🚨🚨🚨

Watching Kristi Noem's face as Democratic House Rep. Lauren Underwood absolutely torched her on the Constitution in the House Oversight Committee hearing was amazing. Bravo, Lauren!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Please repost and share! Happening NOW in #ROC!

Lots of #ROC folks came out for due process today! PS: I’m helping with comms and social for this wonderful organization—follow us over there if you’re interested in fighting for our constitutional rights. We are doing lots of good work with partners like @indivisibleroc.bsky.social and more!

🚨 Trump's former "border czar" Tom Homan is coming to #ROC to defend illegal kidnapping of immigrants! We are responding with peaceful action: 📅 Tuesday, April 29 🕣 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 Banner drops across Rochester bridges and overpasses Stand with us! Email or DM for locations!

Wrote two versions of a press release and a media alert for the first time in at least two decades. Like riding a bike, y’all, thanks to my outstanding J-school education at @bostonu.bsky.social.

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Who do I know who is willing to donate time and skill to build a WordPress simple website for @knowledgeactionroc.bsky.social or who can take our Squarespace site to the next level? Also need assistance creating domain email addresses.

🔥 Tower Bridge just got lit—literally 🇬🇧 @greenpeace.org @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social projected a scorching message across London: RESIST TRUMP & HIS BILLIONAIRE BULLIES. These elites are torching our rights, our planet, & our future for profit. Enough is enough. The time to rise up is now.

#MomSky Keep Reposting

BREAKING: The Interior Dept just used a fake “energy emergency” to greenlight gas and mining projects on public lands. It’s a lie. There is no energy emergency. This is a giveaway to big oil.

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This is really really bad. As an aside: my dad was a Xerox exec and wow he HATED Larry Ellison. HAAAAAAAATED. And my dad didn’t hate many people. But never once did I hear him say a good word about that guy.

My kid accepted her offer at MassArt! Now who can tell me about ParentPlus loans or what you did when you only qualified for a small amount of student loans?

This is, in fact, what democracy looks like, no matter what anyone tries to tell you. Today is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and tyranny is at our door once again. Rise up. If not now, when? And if not you, who? #ROC #handsoff

Wow. He’s really going for it. Buckle up, everyone.

I’m ready for tomorrow’s @50501movement.bsky.social National Day of Action tomorrow at 12 pm in MLK Memorial Park at Manhattan Square in #ROC! Will you be there? Look for me and my kid!

How is this justified? They were at a public event with an elected official. They were exercising their right to free speech and they get fucking TAZED?

MIT TOO

I hope he’s careful.

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A new poll shows Republican voters overwhelmingly support Trump to be their nominee in 2028, even though he is constitutionally ineligible to run. 🔗: youthpoll.yale.edu/spring-2025-...

Come out and join us on Saturday, April 19, #ROC!