Like any bully, Trump is fundamentally a coward. When he feels humiliated, he lashes out. Every authoritarian action he is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity. He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.

Hard to express to those not in the weeds just how much the current state of the immigration detention system is just utter chaos.

Meanwhile over the weekend, the US government sent a letter threatening France, Australia, the UK, and Canada if they recognized Palestinian statehood. Despite US warnings of “punitive measures,” they proceeded with recognition.

Got covid boost, and was disgusted to see the ‘new procedure’ providers have to make patients read. When the nurse was explaining it, I could tell how annoyed he was- reads as a way to talk the patient out of getting the vax- I told him how sorry I was that their job is now more difficult. #fuckmaga

Meadow Gallery (Miranda and I) weren’t able to finish our album this year, but we wanted to get some new music out… SO… we have a 5 song EP dropping on October 15. We promise that it’ll make your day a little brighter. youtu.be/KOhbNNlDs-Q?...

#blacksabbath shall rumble the earth one last time this weekend. Hard to find the words to express how much I love them, but I tried to here.

Meadow Gallery, @catrobot5000.bsky.social and I, recorded a tribute to #brianwilson available on all streaming, and here youtu.be/fGEhY48vYco

Was so much fun to play this acoustic set at @kcrw.com

Brian Wilson. My hero is gone.

Deploying the National Guard—over the objections of state leaders and local law enforcement—is a dangerous escalation. This isn’t about enforcing law and order, it’s about seizing power and control. Americans won’t tolerate this slide into authoritarianism.

On Thursday the richest man in the world called his ex-bestie a pedophile. On Friday that pedophile surged ICE raids in California. On Saturday that pedophile deployed troops against Americans. Pretty sus timing!

Now, I’m not saying that I’m down with vandalism but the sight of a bunch of driverless Waymos being summoned to the same spot in DTLA and set ablaze is a pretty potent metaphor. cc: billionaires #LosAngeles

long live Los Angeles

Not smart to poke the bear, you nazi fascists

here's today's post: "be nice to Donny, Vlad — you’re making him cry" — the whole world is laughing at Dear Leader. thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter to keep getting the good stuff —

There it is. Trump confirms what we've said all along - he's been protecting Putin this entire time.

it's Saturday, and it's time for "this week in Stupid: May 24 edition" — my round-up of the dumbest fucking shit that happened. thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter to keep getting the good stuff —

Everybody listen and help send this to #1. #brucespringsteen #fucktrump #fuckmaga

Yup. That’s the one.

Is it too soon to begin discussing all the members of the Trump regime who should be held criminally liable once the Republicans have been removed from power?

Wait til these sociopaths learn how woke Jesus was, and then also how he was a person of color. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

DOGE was never about "efficiency."

Remember. Humans are tribal. And vegans are seen as outsiders. Mockery becomes a bonding ritual. A way to reaffirm the in-group. A way to reassure each other that they’re still normal. Still part of the herd.

Tonight! Sweetwater, Mill Valley

Eating pasta is like being hugged by the entire nation of Italy.

With so many people suffering financially and/or losing their jobs, this is not the time to guilt or shame people who don’t buy physical media. Everyone deserves to enjoy music - now more than ever. Stream away! #streamingmusic #musiceconomy #musicbusiness

Sending love and support to our transgender service members. Thank you for your continued desire to serve and protect this country. I’m so sorry this pathetic draft dodger has any say in who can defend our country and the Constitution since he has no intention of doing either. 🤍🏳️‍⚧️

Thanks, New Noise magazine newnoisemagazine.com/todays-new-n...

HBD to my favorite drummer of them all, Bill Ward. Bill brought the jazzy swing and incredible creativity to his drumming, helping make Black Sabbath the most unique, powerful (and IMO) best rock band of all time. So thankful I got to see the OG lineup. youtu.be/ti36edmfaZk?...

Bay area! See u again this Friday.

there’s nothing that ever lessens the excitement of spinning a record that I play/ sing on. This time, my partner Miranda, is experiencing that for the first time (along w/ her visual art) Huge thx to 300mics for making this happen, & to Second Scene for being the first to interview us. #dreampop

Netanyahu is blocking billions in aid to Palestinian children in Gaza Trump is blocking billions in mental health funding to American children in the USA MAGAs are blocking $880B in Medicaid funding to low income communities Fascists all share the same cruel desire to punish the most vulnerable

Meadow Gallery singles arrived earlier than expected! themeadowgallery.bandcamp.com/album/veins-...

New Life, New Hope 🐘 Baby Elephants are social learners, mimicking the actions of the elder Elephants.

Mother Elephants and other female Elephants in the herd care for and protect the calves. @FutureForElephants.bsky.social 🎦 Credit: Stanislavsky Stelmakhovich.

Macron and Zelenskyy were among the first world leaders to congratulate Canada's new PM Mark Carney.

Unpopular Pete Hegseth Forced To Drink Lunch Alone

Album of the week!

The Trump administration is planning to collect on student loans in default — including by garnishing wages for over 5 million borrowers. That's after enacting tariffs that will increase the cost of basic goods and could lead to a recession. What could go wrong?

Even Fox knows it.

New from me… first from my forthcoming all instrumental album. On all streaming services and here. Bliss out! youtu.be/Cf5UM8CuNP8?...

ALSO—75% of the people Trump has kidnapped & trafficked to an El Salvador torture camp have NO criminal record. 23% of them have NO violent criminal record. If you don’t speak up on this now, know that fascism expands by feeding on silence. Do not be silent. Raise your voice while you still can.

Here's the thing. If you see all this & say "I don't recognize my country anymore," it means you haven't paid attention to US history. This white supremacy & racism IS America. So the sooner you recognize this is America, the sooner we can demand change & move towards actual justice. End. 5/5

If Trump can claim a "national emergency" to disappear legal residents without due process, what’s to stop him from doing the same to U.S. citizens who oppose him? No one is safe — not even people legally in the country, possibly not even American citizens. Fascism is here.

The Musk/Trump administration is explicitly a white male supremacist regime. “In recent weeks, according to the Associated Press, thousands of pages honoring contributions by women and minority groups have been removed in an effort to delete material the administration sees as promoting DEI.”

The press is alive and well up north.

Really smart to elect a guy with a felony conviction and nothing to lose. All he cares about is his last four year run and blackmailing everyone for his own self interest. How much money are Republicans willing to lose?

7” clear pink vinyl preorder! themeadowgallery.bandcamp.com/album/veins-...

The Trump regime is working to deter dissent. Anyone who goes against Trump could end up on a target list. This is having a chilling effect on five major pillars of society — universities, science, the media, the law, and the arts. It's straight out of the fascist playbook.

US Trump regime official and walking meme JD Vance forced to land at Pituffik Base in Greenland where he interrupted and forcibly sat with young soldiers during their lunch time. He gave an awkward speech met by silence, blank faces, and awkward laughter. #standwithgreenland

America’s raging inequality is on display. The corrupting power of wealth and giant corporations has never been more clear. Billionaires are running Washington and unleashing a tsunami of big money and legalized bribery. Serious question: Where the hell are the Democrats?