And ... there it is. As expected, Democratic leaders file federal civil lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order targeting mail-in voting Suit: "Trump has tried again and again to rewrite election rules for his own perceived partisan advantage" www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/u...

Marco Rubio declared that under the Constitution being born in the USA does not make you a citizen unless your parents are citizens. Marco Rubio's parents were Cuban immigrants who were NOT citizens at the time of his birth. Do you think Marco will now self-deport?

I just don’t think you need to love war crimes to be a real man.

It's good that Trump showed up at the Supreme Court today. The effect is to stamp his face all over this vile effort to end the constitutional birthright of equality and restore hierarchy by blood. Let him be associated with this project forever. New piece from me: newrepublic.com/article/2084...

"No president can decide to withdraw from NATO without Senate approval." —Marco Rubio in 2023 "It's the president's decision if we stay in NATO." —Marco Rubio in 2026

Prop bet on whether he says the exact phrase “mission accomplished.”

The headlines are getting more truthful.

Nobody could possibly be surprised by this. You don't wish complete dependence and restriction on women if you think women have value and autonomy. It's literally the "Get back in the kitchen!" cliché as an entire ideology.

When the birthright citizenship decision comes out, people will say it could never have gone any other way, that the law was obvious. But the mere fact that SCOTUS took on the case is evidence enough that we are living in a time of democratic precarity.

Just a reminder that the senator who sponsored the bill which became law with broad bipartisan support that states a president cannot pull the US out of NATO without congressional approval was … Marco Rubio.

That’s one hell of a cover…..

Both of Marco Rubio’s parents were born in Cuba. Marco Rubio was born in Miami in 1971, before they became US citizens. He is a US citizen because he was born in the US under birthright citizenship. #Hypocrites

BC’s Free Contraceptives Program Has Been Hugely Successful. More people are using IUDs and hormonal implants now that cost isn’t an issue, by @michellegamage.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2026/04... via @thetyee.ca

Many More Should Have Also Been Prosecuted….

Today’s reward for practicing celebrates living above the library. Willie Nelson MOMENT OF FOREVER This album gets mixed reviews but I suspect it’s mostly because Willie has to compete with his back catalogue. Long live Willie. A legitimate example of “American Exceptionalism”.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

There are a lot of countries that allow birthright citizenship, but there is only one stupid enough to make you president.

14th Amendment (1868): “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” Seems pretty clear to me.

Today’s reward for cold, windy, smattering of rain cycling inspired by social media post @shuylerjansen.bsky.social BLACK MOUNTAIN I find it hard to believe this is 22 years old. Thanks Johnnie Feck @ckcufm.bsky.social for turning me on to it.

Bruce Springsteen gave a rousing five-minute sermon about the “corruption in the White House,” calling out Attorney General Pam Bondi by name and ultimately imploring, “Let’s fight for the America we love. Are you with us?” The crowd of nearly 20,000 exploded.

“He was a person who lifted others up" -- Stephen Lewis, humanitarian, politician, diplomat, and HIV/AIDS activist, dies at 88. He was diagnosed with cancer eight years ago, by @erinanderssen.bsky.social @ianabailey.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com

Bruce Springsteen is some good, strong, sorely needed, goddamn medicine for Minnesota. This is a concert that is, and my words won’t do it justice, amazing. Sharp, specific, resolute, angry, and inspired. Some rock shows are all about just having a good time. Something larger is in play here.

America's gun psychopathy continues: *112* mass shootings so far in 2026. 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer The latest, with 4 juvenile bystanders wounded, in Winnfield, La.: involvedinitall.com/winnfield-ci...

This man is doing the most to fight fascism in America today. www.startribune.com/bruce-spring...

Bruce Springsteen kicks off his Land of Hopes & Dreams Tour in Minneapolis 03/31/26

Convicted Felon Donald Trump attending today’s birthright citizenship arguments at SCOTUS is such a transparent attempt to intimidate the justices. But it just makes him look WEAK and PATHETIC. Trump reeks of desperation.

🚨 Yet ANOTHER study debunking "sudden death" BS.👇 "These findings do NOT support the hypothesis that COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of sudden cardiac death in young healthy adults." Study: COVID vaccination & sudden death in healthy younger individuals dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

Livestreaming Bruce Springsteen in Minneapolis, where he opened with a call to reject authoritarianism and complacency and launched into “War.” Thanks, Boss. Bruuuuce!

This is what corruption and wasting taxpayers' money looks like

Man. Bruce Springsteen is on an absolute mission with this tour. Called this a Treasonous and corrupt regime, and welcoming in fans to the Land of Hope and Dreams your, asking to choose peace over WAR, and launching into a blistering version of “war”. Here. For. It. ✊🏼 🎸 🔥 👊🏼

NEWS: Judge Amit Mehta rules Trump is NOT immune for key Jan. 6 conduct—including his Ellipse rally speech, outreach to officials, and related actions—finding they can be treated as campaign activity, not presidential duties. 1/

It's been 66 days since agents killed Alex Pretti. DHS has body-cam footage. They haven't released it. 66 days and counting. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

America's gun psychopathy continues: *111* mass shootings so far in 2026. 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer The latest, with 2 people killed and 2 wounded, during a domestic altercation in Kearns, Utah: kutv.com/news/local/t...

For the first time ever, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will stream the two opening songs of the Springsteen & E Street Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour kickoff in Minneapolis — live and free at approximately 7:30 p.m. CT tonight!

Too impatient to wait for the FM broadcast? @ckcufm.bsky.social Attic Thoughts streams Live and On Demand cod.ckcufm.com/programs/589...

True “American Exceptionalism “

America's gun psychopathy continues: *110* mass shootings so far in 2026. 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer The latest, with 2 people killed and 3 wounded, in Philadelphia, Pa.: www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/5...

I hope everyone’s learned their lesson about “let’s run our government like a business” bullshit Businesses can be run into the ground Not really supposed to do that with governments

Today’s reward for cool, windy and sunny cycling celebrates living above the library. Maria Muldaur STEADY LOVE What’s not to love. A killer singer and great New Orleans players.

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I showed this graph in class yesterday on how measles cases in the United States plummeted dramatically after the vaccine was licensed in 1963. It’s not subtle and I could not resist observing: “This stunning design in measles cases was not thanks to vitamin A. It was not due to beef tallow.”

In the latest of absurd abuses of the judicial system, a prospective class action lawsuit against the federal government has been filed by January 6th insurrectionists for injuries they sustained that day. I analyze how this is all facilitated by Trump & his lawlessness. youtu.be/JYDkgcmfCwg?...

More listening. Miles Davis BITCHES BREW The first time I listened to this I really did not like it. As time goes by that has changed. It will never be my favourite Miles Davis but I’m beginning to see why people rave about it.

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This is called “strategic defeat.” You have ended up in a worse position than before you began, with your adversary, while battered, emerging in a stronger position than before.

They're asking for pain and suffering money 🙄, I'm asking for votes... WE ARE NOT THE SAME #THEYNOTLIKEUS www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

Meiselas: How would you vote on a $200 billion supplemental for this war in Iran? Cortez Masto: I would vote against it. That $200 billion in taxpayer money could go toward helping taxpayers. With that money, we could fund ACA tax credits for another seven years...