We just saw Kate Winslet‘s movie that she directed called “Goodbye June”. We were very moved by it. The reality of the actor’s performances was amazing. Kate herself, who is a wonderful actress knows how to get performances out of her actors!

Donald Trump has never shown an appreciation of the arts. During his first term, Trump never attended the Kennedy Center Honors. Now, even though it takes an act of Congress to change the name, he has put his name ahead of President Kennedy, who was a champion of the arts. It is funny, isn’t it?

Donald Trump and the GOP keep bragging about the " big beautiful bill” which cuts taxes for the already wealthy. The rich are doing just fine, and they don’t need more tax cuts. What is needed is affordable health care, an increased minimum wage and more jobs for the rest of the population.

This weekend saddened me immeasurably. First the tragic shooting at Brown University, then the horrific massacre in Australia, and then 2 people I knew personally Rob and Michelle Reiner lost their lives.

This post by Professor Timothy Snyder points out historical parallels to the current situation facing the citizens of the United States.

The GOP Congress is finally back at work after a five week vacation. They were paid while other government employees were not and food assistance was delayed for millions. The Republicans are supposed to work for their constituents but only answer to Donald Trump.

Donald Trump continues to punish California for not supporting him. Offshore oil drilling has already proved to be a disaster for California once and that history should not be repeated.

Donald Trump continues to deny food aid to our poorest citizens. It is an outrage to ignore Court orders and use their suffering as a bargaining chip.

Nancy was always there to help women. Years ago, she helped me fight for equality in research of heart disease, the number one killer of women. She may be stepping down now, but she will never give up the fight.

Nancy Pelosi is one of the most consequential Speakers of the House in history. With both beauty and brains, she was a force to be reckoned with in Congress. She will be sorely missed.

Congratulations to all the Democrats who won their elections last night. It seems times are changing.

Federal employees like air traffic controllers are not being paid. Food aid is being cut for our neediest citizens. Republican Mike Johnson has adjourned the House for weeks. Why are they getting paid when hard working federal employees aren’t?

Mike Johnson refuses to swear in the new Congresswoman Grijalva from Arizona. She will be the final vote for the Epstein file’s release which Donald Trump desperately is suppressing. Johnson has a make believe excuse but it isn’t true.

Donald Trump has taken clear steps to erode our democracy in a slide towards autocracy. The Founders established a democratic republic and warned against such a leader. It is up to us to keep our democracy.

Donald Trump has decided to resume active nuclear bomb testing which the US abandoned over 30 years ago. Military experts say it is unnecessary. Why is he doing this?

After months of delay, I am honored that the NIH has awarded a research grant to the work of Dr Noel Bairey Merz at my Women’s Heart Center at Cedars Sinai hospital. This work will benefit women and families across the nation.

Trump’s monstrous ballroom is 90,000 sq ft. The whole White House is 55,000 sq feet. This will be a historical and architectural travesty. Is he trying to overwhelm the White House?

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Trump lied when he said he would not disturb the existing White House for his ridiculous ballroom. His destruction of the East Wing is symbolic of what he has done to our democracy.

Donald Trump managed to stall these prosecutions until he was elected and they were dropped. Now he is demanding the taxpayers give him $230 million dollars. His grifting for money will never end.

While the government is shut down,Donald Trump is destroying part of the East Wing of the White House, the people’s House, for his unwanted ballroom. Who is paying for this atrocity?

Positive, happy, low key yet passionate, lots of love out there at the No Kings rallies. So proud of those who stood up for our democracy.

How great to see the people of our country showing what they think about what’s happening in the government these days

On Saturday October 18th, I’m asking you to attend the No King’s March in your local communities. We have witnessed the increasing authoritarianism and its policies in our country. We dissent.

Solar energy is one of the least costly and environmentally sound way to produce electricity. Donald Trump is deliberately sabotaging our energy future and raising costs for everyone.

Trump is an authoritarian who believes his appointees should be blindly loyal to him , not the Constitution. He demanded it of James Comey way before he was fired.

After two horrific years of war, hopefully there will be peace soon and Hamas will release the hostages still in Gaza. Is it possible to live in harmony or is that just a wild dream?

Pam Bondi’s testimony in front of the Senate was both contemptuous and dismissive. She is supposed to work for the country not just the President.

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This Administration’s wanton cruelty is harming innocent citizens of our nation.

The Pentagon head is now muzzling reporters to only print “approved” stories about the Department. This is another assault on the First Amendment.

At a time of rising costs and cuts in healthcare for millions of Americans, why would we use taxpayer money to bail out the Argentinian leader?

George Carlin was quite brilliant. That’s why I used him for a part in The Prince Of Tides. Incredible comedian who also was quite serious as you can see here.

Covid vaccines are increasingly hard to find. I hope Secretary Kennedy changes his tune and offers clear guidance about its availability and coverage.

The state of Florida not requiring children to be vaccinated will result in needless illness and death. It will cause a spike in measles and pertussis which can be fatal. Utterly backwards policy.

Donald Trump called the covid pandemic a hoax and once suggested injecting bleach as a cure. But he generally let the scientists develop a vaccine that worked. Now his HHS Secretary is restricting access to the Covid boosters and casting doubt on the effectiveness of the vaccine.

Judges keep finding that Donald Trump has illegally withheld research funding in an attempt to punish and coerce our leading universities. Harvard is the latest example.

India is the world’s largest democracy and a counterweight to China. Trump managed to blow up years of work bringing India closer to the US by his 50% likely illegal tariffs.

It was a bit terrifying to watch RFK Jr who is not a doctor or trained in public health think he knows more than the AMA and Association of Pediatricians.

The powerful voices of the women abused by Jeffrey Epstein need to be respected. It is incumbent on Trump and the GOP to release the DOJ files.

Conspiracy theorist RFKJr who is neither a doctor nor public health expert is destroying the CDC , one of the Crown Jewels of our government. Disgraceful.

Republicans are practicing reverse Robin Hood. Raising taxes at people in lower income levels under $30,000 a year and cutting taxes for billionaires and the biggest corporations.

There are more guns than people in the US. Another deadly school shooting and all some politicians offer is thoughts and prayers. Stop voting for these pro gun politicians who think gun rights are more important than young lives.

The Founders built check and balances into our Constitution. The Fed by law is an independent agency. His purported firing of Lisa Cook appears illegal. What will the supposed conservatives on the Supreme Court do if the case reaches them?

The Trump Administration claims the aim is to make America healthy again. Meanwhile there is no restriction of dangerous chemicals and reduced inspections of meat producers for salmonella poisoning.

Firing high ranking and experienced women from the military is both sexist and incredibly short sighted.

There can be no peace deal in Ukraine unless Putin returns the children his troops kidnapped there and return them to their families.

Donald Trump is pressuring our esteemed Smithsonian Museums to rewrite our past. But you cannot erase the truth of our history whether positive or negative.

The reckless destruction of medical research by the Trump Administration will haunt our country for years.