This is a headline in the #ALABAMA media. "President Donald Trump is not handling a single major issue well, voters say in a damning new poll."

Trust me. You need to read this opinion -- no matter what your beliefs. "How can you cheer love and hate at the same time? How can you worship Jesus and cheer such a base and gross description of other human beings, people who are created in the image of God?" Exactly. The answer is illuminating.

Hey #Huntsville! Need to make a sign for the #NoKings event in October. This sounds like a fun time. @indivisible5al.bsky.social #Alabama

I used to think the same thing -- that we learned you don't give in to bullies -- in grammar school. But then you remember, a lot of folks didn't. They have a second chance to learn. You have to stand up to bullies. And yes, sometimes you get knocked down. Get back up. (Said some wise man once.)

Oh boy. This can't be good.

Oooooo, zoom in, zoom out. The wonders of modern, digital photography. I think I saw Ted Cruz. Okay. Maybe you don't want to click on it.

#1 Try to remember your empathy. We don't need "Who-did-they-vote-for" remarks. #2 Realize what a disaster this is for America. #3 Realize what a HUGE political opportunity this is -- if Democrats can get their message into rural America. You know, the place most of us Southerners immigrated from.

OK, young people. This is for you. Because old people don't know about Kneecap. (I listen to the BBC in case you're wondering how this old person stumbled onto the story.) The debate as to where we draw the line on Free Speech is as old as The Constitution. Your turn. Has Canada gone too far?

Sorry if you missed the meeting last night. It was the smoothest we've had in a long time. So much so that, when it ended, almost everybody hung out to talk for at least 30 minutes because they were more interested politics than going home. Oh, and this is just a sneak peak. Don't tell anybody.

Does #BigMedia own your local TV station? Beats me. But ChatGPT knows. Please, be skeptical. And care enough about the truth to check sources out. Even us. P.S. You might want to ask ChatGPT about Sinclair Broadcast Group too. #Alabama #Huntsville #TV #BigMedia

Continuing on Nextstar: "Following the Sinclair deal's collapse, Nexstar...announced its purchase of Tribune Media...$6.4 billion in cash and debt. As Nexstar already owned Fox affiliate... ...thus creating a new duopoly with WHNT.) The sale was completed on September 19, 2019." #BigMediaOwns

@bluegeorgia.bsky.social earned a "follow" with this one. Nailed it. United. We Stand.

Is it a dictatorship yet? What is your personal "line in the sand"? Challenge yourself. Write it down. Date it. Save it. See if (and when) Donald Trump crosses it. We each need to think deeply about this subject. Try to disregard the rhetoric. Maybe read a book on the subject. Eyes wide open.

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For those that are new to all this, it all goes back to "The Fairness Doctrine" that Ronald Reagan abolished. " Daniel Henninger wrote, in a (WSJ) editorial, "Ronald Reagan tore down...[the fairness doctrine] in 1987 ... and Rush Limbaugh was the first man to proclaim himself liberated..."

What she said.

(Checks calendar.) Yep. It's September 18, 2025. Today's the day!

We the people won't back down or be intimidated. Join us tomorrow, September 18, for a virtual kickoff call to learn more about the upcoming No Kings protests and hear from movement leaders.

The GOP is the party of censorship.

"Political violence ends conversation and invites war; its rejection is paramount to a functioning democracy and a free society." -- Ta-Nehasi Coates

And...!!! "The New York Times gives U.S. public schools and students free access through a student sponsorship program."

BREAKING: ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely following comments he made in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. Trump’s FCC chair earlier appeared on MAGA propagandist Benny Johnson’s show and threatened to revoke ABC’s broadcast license if they didn’t take action against him.

Don't forget. Thursday is our Membership Meeting. Thursday *week* is our Meet & Mingle event. #Huntsville #Alabama #Democrats

Better late than never. The NAACP is holding a Zoom meeting tomorrow evening -- September 16th. Click for details. (Look for "ZOOM" to catch the time.)

What's happening this Thursday (the 18th)? It's on your calendar already, right?

Here is an issue that is trying to fly under our radar. Those that have been attending our meetings have heard of "Cicada". Check it out and see what it can do for us.

In case you wonder why... "One video posted showed a protester holding a photograph of the American political activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday. The crowd can be heard chanting Kirk’s name." We all face the same problems. We are all connected now. For better or worse.

Thursday, September 18th, 6 PM. That's 6 days away.

Perhaps you saw it on the news. ICE protests at City Hall. They also had about 20 speakers at the Council meeting. it was an interesting night. I'm trying to find the city's video so you can watch the whole thing. #Huntsville #Alabama @50501alabama.bsky.social @indivisible5al.bsky.social

Dictators silence our freedoms. In America, the people will be heard. Oct 18: #NoKings. RSVP: nokings.org?utm_source=5...

🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2025/09/alabama-leaders-shocked-by-charlie-kirk-shooting-political-violence-has-no-place-in-our-country.html Kirk was engaging in a question-and-answer session with students at Utah Valley University in Orem when he was shot, according to reports.

See how that works, America? (Below, in this feed.) Clear, unequivocal denunciation of political violence.

This shooting is nothing short of horrific. I'm praying for Charlie Kirk and thinking of the students at the event in Utah. Political violence has no place in our country — it's never ok.

I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family. Let me be clear: Political violence has no place in America. I condemn this act, and we all must work together to ensure this does not lead to more violence.

Save the date. October 18, 2025. No info for Huntsville, AL yet but there will be. #NoKings @indivisible5al.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social

I bet this wasn't on your dance card. New Mexico. "“Early childhood care and education is a public good,” said ECECD Sec. Elizabeth Groginsky. “By providing universal access and improving pay for our early childhood workforce, we are easing financial pressure on families..." #PublicGoodYes

Their goal is to make families suffer.

"He said WLRH will be pivoting to a “community-driven focus” to fill the 32% of airtime formerly filled with NPR shows like Morning Edition, Fresh Air and All Things Considered. WLRH will create a local news morning show produced by two hosts...It will also add more episodes of popular local shows."

At the 50-54:00 minute mark in this podcast, Josh Moon mentions getting a letter from our Congressman Dale Strong inviting him to a meeting with his STAFF in Triana, AL. Did anybody else get a letter like this one? I think I saw someone post a picture of one but I can't remember where. #Democrats

"Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen told a federal judge Thursday he still does not know if the governor will call a special session to redraw state Senate districts in Montgomery after a ruling that they violate the Voting Rights Act." #Alabama #Gerrymandering #VRA

""You know, it’s strange that Republicans can get so worked up over things that are never actually a threat to our kids, and yet remain so passive about the actual threats. Nothing on the guns. Nothing on the lack of healthcare. Nothing on the poverty. ""

Detaining firefighters risking their lives to keep us safe shows a blatant disregard for our communities. Once again, the Trump administration is placing its cruel anti-immigrant agenda above public safety.

"“From her work at City Hall to the Alabama State House, she has led and brought millions home for infrastructure, education and public safety,” Buttigieg said in the endorsement video. He said Drummond has put forward a “convincing agenda” to “tackle crime, improve basic services and..."

"This all means that when the Trump Administration began slashing federal jobs, executing executive orders to end DEI initiatives, Black women were laid off in large numbers." If you want to skip the (Atlanta) news (some interesting stuff) you can fast forward to the 7:50 mark to hear this story.

President Trump announced on Tuesday that he would move the U.S. Space Command to Alabama from Colorado, a decision that he said was motivated in part by his grudge against Colorado, a Democratic state he lost in all three of his runs for president.

The South has a dirty-little secret it's been keeping for almost 100 years. You've learned the truth about the Civil War. You've learned the truth about slavery and Jim Crow (despite their best efforts). Why hasn't The South learned the truth about unions? Think about it. #LaborDay #unionYes

Okay y'all, last 4 from the Labor Day rally at Butler Green/Campus 805 in Huntsville. #Huntsville #Alabama #Democrats

"Stewart and representatives from groups like 50501, Indivisible District Five and Madison County Democrats all conclusively said they have never been paid to protest and do not know anyone who has." Do you think Congressman Strong will have his staffer retract the allegation? #Alabama #Democrats

And the third Thursday of this month is... The 18th. That's the next membership meeting. Hope to see you there. (Dang! The work group is in a week. Guess I better my agenda items in.)

Signs are still my favorite part of these events. And I see we're not the only people Congress Dale Strong chickened out on. (I just saw another post about it on InstaGram.) A lot of nice people were there today. Labor Day at Butler Green in Huntsville, AL. #Huntsville #Alabama #LaborDDay