We should be lamenting how commonplace hatred has become in this supposed “sweet land of Liberty.” Most of all, we should be mortified that no matter how it happened, Democracy has all but died on our watch here. For these reasons, we are the United States of Embarrassment.

Forget the fireworks and flip the flags. For actual patriotic Americans, this July 4th isn’t a party; it’s a funeral. There is nothing to celebrate here. We shouldn’t be singing right now; we should be grieving... johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/americas-2...

Trump pays tribute to Teddy Roosevelt with some double jerk dancing

"Nobody cares." "You're not changing anything." "You'll never make a difference." Just in the first six months of THIS year, there's a long list (couldn't fit them all) of wins for animal rights. Justice has always been painfully slow, but the trajectory is set. Keep going! 💚

"Nobody cares." "You're not changing anything." "You'll never make a difference." Just in the first six months of THIS year, there's a long list (couldn't fit them all) of wins for animal rights. Justice has always been painfully slow, but the trajectory is set. Keep going! 💚

Stay safe today, Illinois. We’re in the middle of a harsh heat wave throughout the entire state still. Make sure you’re prepared and know where you can find a cooling center near you.

Name a song with the word "Kid" or "Kids" in the title or lyrics...🎶

As Pride Month comes to an end, this is my reminder to my LGBTQIA+ followers and the entire LGBTQIA+ community. I know there are people who want to make you believe that there is something wrong with you, but you are absolutely perfect just the way you are! To all others, your words & actions do 👇

I win….

Every time my toys are washed, I get sad….

If there was any doubt...but today proves the entirety of the Republican establishment is now white supremacist. No daylight between them and the worst hatemongers and bigots. Same talking points, same loathing of immigrants, same neo-Nazi conspiracies.

For those who don't follow MAGA, they are completely melting down today over the Supreme Court deciding not to go full white nationalist and ignore the Constitution. Full-blown rage. Pure, unadulterated racism mixed with loathing against Amy Comey Barrett.

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The Judiciary Act of 1869, signed by President Ulysses S. Grant, established the Supreme Court at nine justices. The population of the US was about 40 million, at the time. The current population of the US is just above 330 million, the Supreme Court still consists of 9 justices. Expand the court.

Basically, Alito is going to retire. Someone jumped the gun, but he's going to give Trump his 4th Supreme Court Justice before the midterms. If this doesn't make the case for Supreme Court expansion, then you might be a masochist who enjoys suffering.

💚 #FriendsNotFood 💚

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The sitting president of the United States had to pay $5 million to a woman he raped and defamed, and not one person in his entire cult of a party is calling for his resignation. Not one.

💚 #FriendsNotFood 💚

I was just thinking the White House didn’t have enough gold.

The Fourth of July isn't a celebration for many. Declare your independence from creating more trauma in the world by going fireworks-free. Please keep your companion animals indoors and safe.

According to the United Nations, a global shift toward a vegan diet is vital if we are to combat the worst effects of the climate crisis.

I wish I could feel celebratory, but I don’t. To me, the darkness that has befallen our country doesn’t call for celebration or self-congratulation — not this week, nor as long as the darkness prevails. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-mourning-in-america

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To mark the 250th anniversary of America’s declaration of independence, the Obama Presidential Center will host “You Are America.” This eight week series will honor the inclusive spirit of America and welcome neighbors across Chicago and the world to the Center’s campus. go.obama.org/you-are-amer...

We wanted to amplify this because it’s genuinely sad that this isn’t how America’s 250th birthday is unfolding. America’s 250th birthday should have been about bringing people together through our shared culture, history, music, art, and traditions.