9.11 - I had been in Rome for just a week and was arriving by train in Naples. It was nearing sunset, but 8 hours away (and unbeknownst to me) the first tower had just been hit. I encountered a Brit and several Pakistani/British guys, “have you heard?!” they frantically asked me.

“A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” 🇺🇸 Congress, July 4, 1776

Another Kamicon unlocked! #kamicon

Indivisible is urging people to visit their senators' local offices between now and Thursday to demand that they use every tool—including denying a quorum and blocking unanimous consent—to fight the confirmation of Project 2025 architect Russell Vought for head of OMB docs.google.com/document/d/1...

I am starting a thread of links to federal sites on the Wayback Machine, before the current vandalism. Please RT and add to this list! CDC: web.archive.org/web/20250129... NIH: web.archive.org/web/20250129... USAID: web.archive.org/web/20250129...

Germany 1933 burning the books USA 2025 erasing the websites 😥

“The demonstration was largely peaceful, with some enterprising street vendors taking advantage of the moment to sell bacon-wrapped hot dogs, ice cream, churros, beer and even shots of Patron tequila.” Peak LA. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Allowing the wealthiest person on the planet unfettered access to private and secure data of the American public and government systems does not just erode the separation of powers that keeps our Democracy resilient - it perches us perilously on the precipice of a disastrous end.

Yes. While there are absolutely things Democrats can and must do to slow, obstruct, etc, GOP hold both House and Senate majorities, severely limiting our options. Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.

BREAKING: I’m hearing from several VA employees that they have been locked out of VATAS - thats how employees request leave - like administrative leave to file EEO complaints. It also shows your work schedule and OT. If this has happened to you, please reach out using the contact info in my bio.

Today from Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny: snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...

Public schools offer greater accessibility, ensuring all children, regardless of income, receive a free education, unlike private schools. They promote diversity and inclusion, exposing students to peers from various backgrounds, which fosters social growth and prepares them for the real world.

Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.

“Irving Berlin!” 😑