We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.

Trump and Vance are part of the tiny percentage of Americans who sympathize more with Russia (4%) than Ukraine (62%) and who view Putin more favorably (75% unfavorable) than Zelensky (28% unfavorable) today.yougov.com/politics/art...

Today, in a meeting at the White House, the only person actually defending American interests was Zelenskyy. Let that sink in.

There was a President in the Oval Office today. His name is Zelensky. He had to fend off two impotent barking dogs sent by Putin. They are named Trump and Vance.

Any psychologist or psychiatrist (or former abused spouse) will tell you that President Zelensky gave a master class today on how to deal with a malignant narcissist. He is an amazing man. We can all learn from him.

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Donald Trump is embarrassing the United States on the world stage. We are a country that stands up to dictators and fights for democracy. Minnesota stands firmly with our allies in Ukraine.

President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous. Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.

That asshole in the White House will NEVER speak for me. Smash that 💙 if you stand with President Zelensky.

Every decent American should be embarrassed and ashamed today.

I’m so glad I decided to take today off Meta platforms. From what little I’ve seen of the behavior of 47 and hillbilly in waiting, I’m physically ill.

I firmly stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇦

@ZelenskyyUa @Ukraine @DefenceU We apologize profusely for the crass bully you had to meet with today Please know 70% of US support Ukraine & democracy #IStandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraïni

This is my current audiobook…perfect if you need some reassurance that there are at least a few people in Washington who are admirable. I’m only about halfway through, but I’m pretty sure it will be ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love this so much! At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions. This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.

rough day. not much I can do. so here's a frog.

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Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025

I don’t think I’ve ever been happier to have a new CR podcast episode in my feed….

Thank you @kellyjholmes.com for setting this up! I love having a CR-dedicated thread to follow!

I tried to read the “new” (i.e. unfinished, post posthumously) Zora Neale Hurston book and DNF’d it. Not because it was “bad,” but because it felt like a rough draft. I can’t believe that ZNH would attach her name to that in the state it was in. 💙📚

Todays rich irony: Harris didn’t invite JD Vance to the naval observatory. So MAGA is furious. Oh by the way in 2020 Trump didn’t even do a Transition The hypocracy is a feature

I've been enjoying all the commentary about the funeral drama, but there is one thing that drives me crazy: Why do people think there is something up with Doug sitting to the left of Kamala? It's almost like they don't recognize that it could be the woman who is the dignitary.

The next 4 years will be horrific for immigrants. Please follow the steps below if you are an immigrant or send it to any immigrant you know. I’m afraid anyone who just looks like an immigrant will be caught up in this process. RT to share far and wide, please! Follow @nilc.org for more info!

Thanks to someone parking just centimeters away from me, I just successfully got into the driver’s seat of my car from the passenger side. This may be *THE* accomplishment for me of 2025.

While Trump is trolling Canada about annexing it, Canadians are in Los Angeles tonight dropping water on the Palisades fire. He’s a disgrace.

Apparently, people like this little video that went up yesterday. Go figure! 💙📚 My Top Ten Fiction Reads of 2024 youtu.be/E_mTFFlvzbI

Prehistoric man had to walk miles each day to find food & I need to wear a watch that buzzes to tell me it’s time to stand up, progress is amazing.

Death Comes as the End by Agatha Christie #highlyrecommended Set in Ancient Egypt, this mystery plays at what is hidden deep within us, and I never guessed the ending. Some minor details didn't work, but this is a very strong mystery. 💙📚

Spotify decided to fill up my Made For You playlist with vintage Springsteen songs. I had forgotten how awesome they are.

That's right Steve Guttenberg.

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman A fun, mindless, and fast moving thriller, but it feels like it should be a screen adaptation instead of a novel. 💙📚

I’ve had a hard time settling into Bluesky. I’ve been with Threads since the start and have my groove there. Bluesky just seemed too big. Until today. With the news that Meta has taken a knee before the golden ass, I realize Bluesky is where I should be.

Me, a public health person, just sitting over here reflecting on the fact that the US has experienced a 7% increase in infant mortality post-Dobbs. Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this? #PHEthx

The mass institutional capitulation we’re seeing wouldn’t seem like such an easy way out if Dems weren’t desperately trying to carry on without changing or confronting anything—its own form of defeatism. Boxing AOC out of a Trump accountability role is part of that story.

My frustrated take for the day: The Democrats will keep losing elections they should win very, very easily as long as they keep telling the next (or next-next) generation to “wait their turn” and “do their time first.”

Shocking.

Starting Bluesky off on the right foot…with a cat pic!