What a very strange coincidence that all the lawmakers they target like this happen to not be white.

Sitting US Senator Alex Padilla forcibly wrestled to the ground and arrested by the FBI for attempting to ask a question of DHS secretary Kristin Noem.

This is Trump's America. It is not the America we grew up in and know and love.

After federal troops forced a fugitive slave named Anthony Burns back into slavery in the 1850s, one Bostonian wrote, “we went to bed one night old-fashioned, conservative, Compromise Union Whigs and waked up stark mad Abolitionists.” The abuse of power radicalizes people. We are seeing that now.

"Canada’s gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination is “strongly recommended” during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. ...The Canadian group says pregnant women who become infected with COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized and require intensive care than women who are not pregnant."

I’m proud to have the endorsement of the Buffalo Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO—a pillar of our city’s labor movement, representing tens of thousands of hardworking men and women. For decades, the CLC has fought for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job. (1/3)

JFC

As a GAO stan, I am delighted to tell you: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is auditing Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) www.wired.com/story/gao-a...

In the past few decades, most people in the U.S. have not seen or experienced a case of measles - a fact that demonstrates the value of vaccination in preventing disease transmission! As a refresher, people who have not had the MMR vaccine are most at risk of measles illness. Learn more:

In. Half.

Oh, and as is tradition at MGC, my wife Katie ( @helloktee.bsky.social ) whupped me at pinball, as she is wont to do.

"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute 🔥

The Situation Room should not be a group chat. We keep asking what people should do — people need to speak up. Congress needs to demand answers. The guy who used to fire people on television needs to do that again and fire Pete Hegseth.

All I keep thinking about is how Pete Hegseth raised questions of the competency of a Black four-star general and Air Force fighter pilot who was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Hegseth asked did he get the job “because of his skin color? Or his skill? We’ll never know, but always doubt.”

Which pothole will claim the title of Buffalo’s worst pothole? Will it be the Ashland Ave Abyss or the Rim Reaper of Linwood Ave? 🕳️ Cast your vote in our bracket and help us crown the champion! (1/2)

"We gotta get our fingers on the pulse of American culture, like WWE!"

We can’t fact-check our way out of this crisis. Disordered discourse isn’t just about false claims - it reshapes power, identity, and how people engage with reality itself. There’s no single fix, but one crucial pillar of the response is education.

I’m deeply grateful to have earned the trust and endorsement of the Erie County Democratic Committee after months of hard work — knocking on doors, meeting with committee members, and listening to the concerns of people across Buffalo. 🧵(1/3)

“I am a king and my will is law” isn’t a clever distraction from what he’s doing, it’s the central underlying justification for everything he’s doing.

Thank you so much to all the new followers! I’ve been impressed by the spread of this cartoon and how much it resonated with people especially in the U.S.! I hope to keep inspiring you all with future cartoons. It’s a pleasure to have you all on-board! #politicalcartoonist #cybertruckman #zezvaz

Have information you want to share about the Census Bureau or across the federal government? I'm an @npr.org correspondent who's available via the encrypted messaging app Signal at hansi.01 And this is my latest story:

BREAKING On Monday, Popular Information broke the news that the NIH had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of 2 federal court orders On Wednesday, NIH leadership distributed a memo, acknowledging that its funding freeze was illegal and directing staff to resume issuing grants.

The Center for Journalism & Democracy that I founded at Howard U is launching its "Truth Over Power" training and speaker series. Up first, hands-on digital security training for journalists. Journalists: This free training will help you protect yourself & sources. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Costco, which has come out saying it supports DEI, will make no changes to its existing programs, AND pays workers a minimum of $30/hour, is up 15% YTD. Target, which announced it is ending all DEI programs and has a minimum wage of $15-$24/hour, is down over 4%. Keep voting with your wallet.

The racist doge guy is just a “kid” but Trayvon Martin was a dangerous “man.”

🗳️ Local elections are important, but voting can be confusing. Make sure you’re ready to vote in the primary this June. 🧵👇

THIS IS IT. The special general elections for Florida’s 1st & 6th Congressional Districts are on APRIL 1, 2025. If we flip these seats, we can STOP Project 2025. No excuses! Mark your calendars! Show up!

Elon says nobody actually voted for Harris, it’s all a hoax funded by USAID. This man is not well.

Most Jews deported by Nazi Germany to Auschwitz for extermination were given the illusion of resettlement & new life. They packed their suitcases with all the essential items. Hope became one of the most important weapons. (Photo: http://instagram.com/mariapitariu)

Now we’re cooking! Thank you for doing something, @schatz.bsky.social. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester has exceeded capacity as a rapid increase in influenza A cases strains medical resources. Health professionals are urging residents to take precautions as the situation worsens. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2...

"We keep hearing the new administration saying that their crackdown is aimed at dangerous people with criminal records. That is not what happened in this case.” Also, attorney told “priorities have changed” for Enforcement and Removal Operations buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

I am honored to have the support of UAW Region 9 to be the next Mayor of the City of Buffalo. I have worked side-by-side with the UAW throughout my time in office. As mayor, I will continue to be a strong ally for workers to create the better Buffalo that we all know is possible.

WIC. They are pausing WIC. That's the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Last time I checked (a while ago), every dollar spent on WIC produced over a dollar in savings *in the same fiscal year.* For most people, though, feeding infants and mothers is enough.

I’m proud to call the amazing cartoonist Ed Wexler a friend.

Elderly camp survivors, some wearing striped scarves that recall their prison uniforms, walked to the the Death Wall, where prisoners were executed. Across Europe, officials were pausing to remember.

A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad. GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE. youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...

If you are able, you absolutely should Buy Black from Target. Give them a reason to keep these brands with or without a “DEI reason”. Not all Black products in Target came through their DEI programs. We know our products are cute and can sell. So buy them up!

If you’re at #MagFest don’t forget to come to Panel Room 2 at 4:30 today to hear about the Quickly Fading Memory of 70s Arcade Video Games! @nathaniellockhart.bsky.social

Anyone going to #Magfest this year should come see this presentation on 70s video arcade games. I promise you will experience shock and awe, especially if you don’t know how TTL logic works or if you were born after people stopped using landlines.

Made sure to get video game themed nails for MAGFest this weekend. If I’m going to participate in a video game convention, I’m going to look cute while doing it. @nathaniellockhart.bsky.social

Only two-and-a-half weeks away, I'm going to talk about very, very old video games on the Saturday of MAGfest at 4:30pm!

Me: There are too many vintage video games in this apartment! Also me: Buys Nate another vintage video game console for Christmas 🙃

My appearance on @retronauts.bsky.social with @ubersaurus.bsky.social and @benjedwards.com just hit the free feed! Listen to us talk about absolutely ancient arcade video games! (Then sign up for the Patreon and listen to @stuartgipp.bsky.social talk about the Worms series!) pod.link/672857593

Thanks to everyone who turned out for our kickoff rally! We are building a movement to break the status quo. Because Buffalo deserves better. #SeanRyanforBuffalo #ForABetterBuffalo

Ryan, who has long been rumored as a candidate in the contest, will become the first in what is likely to become a crowded field seeking to occupy the city executive’s office in the Democratic primary, which will be decided in June. buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

I’m Sean Ryan, and I’m running for Mayor of Buffalo because Buffalo deserves better. We all work hard for our city, and we deserve a city government that works hard for us. If you want a better Buffalo as much as I do, I hope you’ll join our campaign.

One week early for our Patreon subscribers: @ubersaurus.bsky.social @benjedwards.bsky.social & @nathaniellockhart.bsky.social look at the 1970s to celebrate what they're calling the Bronze Age of arcade games Sign up & listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/116207...