Coming soon to an election near you.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i... The largest Sunday School class in history is currently in session

France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces. Equals 10 nuclear reactors Reduces heat island, shades cars The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight. Why aren't we doing this?

Farmworkers feed our nation, often under grueling conditions and little recognition. Every fruit, vegetable, and grain we enjoy comes from their hands. In 2022, I marched with the UFW to stand in solidarity. Today, we honor their labor and resilience.

The people of the Twin Cities are going to be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.  This is for all the Minnesotans who helped their neighbors and stood up for what is right. And this is for the memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Dr Neal Barnard speaks about the moment the penny dropped for him 🥼 Eating dead bodies is weird.  Footage from Slingshot Global (previously Million Dollar Vegan)

BREAKING Former ICE agent: On my first day training new cadets, I received secretive orders to teach them to violate the Constitution by entering homes without a judicial warrant.

And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...

What’s the downside?

ICE and CBP are terrorizing our communities and trampling on the Constitution. I wrote a bill to give Americans legal tools to sue and hold lawless agents accountable.

U.S. District Court Judge Patrick Schiltz (Republican-appointed in ‘06): “ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”

A PROTEST SONG! Folks, do what you can. Sing your protest. Speak your protest. Join neighbors in protest. Blow whistles in protest. Record evidence in protest. Offer late nite insight & solidarity in protest (🙃) Do what you can. It all matters.

Let’s see if one single pundit who said there was some great realignment of American sentiment with this last election, based on what they saw on the Nazi-owned platform overrun by foreign actors, offers any retractions or corrections for their gullibility.

Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall

Humboldt old growth redwoods

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” Arundhati Roy On #WorldVeganDay, may we envision a future rooted in love, peace, justice, caring and respect–hallmarks of the #vegan ethic. May we build a world of happiness and healing for all life.

These are the lowest cost insurance options for a 62 year old Georgian making $65k. 2025: $228 2026: $1142 She will lose $704/month in credits because of GOP cuts to health care. This is a crisis. We cannot wait to fix this.

Today, we honor the incredible Dolores Huerta — a tireless champion for workers’ rights and justice whose lifelong activism continues to inspire countless generations. This Dolores Huerta Day, we answer her call of "sí se puede" by fighting for working people everywhere.

If I was Putin, with agents inside US Govt, these would be the instructions to finish off the US as a global force: 1. Gut safety agencies covering aviation, nuclear, food & disease protection. 2. Dismantle USAID 3. Introduce tariffs to crash economy & cripple food production 4. Betray Europe

I can't think of a faster way to undermine the country than simultaneously firing government workers, cutting scientific research, rolling back protections on public health & environment, & cutting essential services. It's like the US was defeated in war and is being occupied by a hostile enemy.

Non-zero chance Trump, Musk and Putin are now in an open alliance to destroy the democracies of the West. We need to be talking about it more. bsky.app/profile/simo...

the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs

The irony of the richest man in the world almost single-handedly destroying an agency designed to help the world’s poor, so that the U.S. federal budget has more room for another giant tax cut for the richest man in the world and his pals, should not be lost on anyone. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]

I am in Cairo, where I have been visiting with health organizations, including WHO and other partners of USAID. Trump and Musk say lifesaving assistance is not affected by the shutdown of USAID and support to WHO. I can tell you that is 100% false. #SaveAID www.instagram.com/share/_ogGRd...

Seriously, how hard would it be for the Senate and House Ds to have a morning joint press conference, 7 days a week, contesting Trump's assault on the US right now? Could be a different Senator and House Member each day. We are in a national emergency right now. Our leaders need to act that way.

Happy Valentine’s Day from some of Wildwood’s bonded pairs 💞🌟 Love, The Wildwood Team & Residents #happyvalentines #valentinesday #dayoflove #bondedanimals #wildwoodfarmsanctuary #farmsanctuary #animalsanctuary #rescue #rescueanimals #farmanimalrescue #sanctuary

May our hearts be filled with LOVE for the innocent, loving beings in the world. May peace, kindness and joy create an unforGOATable Valentine's Day for all beings! @outtopasturefs.bsky.social #vegan #veganvalentine #animalvalentine #happyvalentinesday #loveanimals #saveanimals #bekindtoeverykind

I was just told that I have to remove “climate” from the title of an ongoing grant if I want to keep it. And publications from that grant cannot include “climate” and other forbidden words. I can’t believe I’m writing this from the United States of America. #AcademicSky

The things that he said are horrible. But if saying them is a reason to slink off into the shrubbery, what about this guy's boss? Elon Musk has said many stunningly racist, transphobic, antisemitic, misogynist (and super-stupid) things.

In these tumultuous times, how do we build a world of kindness and care? Are who/what we eat, wear, consume for the betterment or detriment of life on Earth, humans and nonhumans? May we take up our arms, not to fight, but in a wide loving embrace of all life. @wildwoodsanctuary.bsky.social #vegan

New State Department appointee's message to Black Americans (including a Republican Senator, Trump appointee and former head of Heritage)

"...a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is fascism — ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power." FDR 1938

I oversaw global health programs at @USAID. They reached 100s of millions of people, added 6 extra years to the lifespan of children in partner countries, and were eradicating health threats worldwide. What insanity and cruelty to break that.

Reminder: Canada is our closest ally and our friend 🇺🇸🇨🇦 Tariffs against Canada take affect Tuesday 🇺🇸 Retaliatory Tariffs against the US take affect also on Tuesday 🇨🇦 Lessons will be learned 🍿 #SheShed #MagaMorons

Regarding the idea that 'Americans voted for' the present constitutional crisis, this is *exactly* right

"'It’s hard to imagine a bigger public diplomacy win for China than going forward with this kind of clumsy destruction of U.S. credibility'...” www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

Oh, by the way, Rs cut IRS funds so this stuff won’t get caught; it only came out here because we spotted it in confirmation filings. They point to the Medicare solvency date, and then put a Treasury nominee forward who avoided paying his fair share into Medicare.

Treasury Secretary nominee structured his compensation to avoid $900,000 in Medicare contributions, contrary to IRS guidance. Because hedge fund guys need a break compared to mechanics, firefighters, and schoolteachers who pay into Medicare…

Tips to keep democracy alive in 2025: 1. Be Brave. Avoid helpless/hopeless talk. Authoritarians want you to feel powerless because it makes their work easier. Courage, faith, and optimism are essential. Fascism feeds on cynicism and pessimism. Starve it. www.theframelab.org/how-to-thriv...

“Wildfires & rain-bombs are deeply political creatures: the by-products of historical processes that have hugely benefited a small minority of human beings at the expense of the great majority.” From @amitav.bsky.social’s magnificent Erasmus Prize acceptance speech. erasmusprijs.org/en/laureates...

Old classic, new platform.