Thought provoking article from The Atlantic. Much rings true to me. (Gift link)

Multiple videos tell a more complete story. Share this with anyone who needs clarity about what happened to Renee Good and her death at the hands of I.C.E. agent Jonathan Ross. (NYT gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/v...

“Now that Kirk’s political allies hold power, however, many appear eager to suppress ideas they dislike. The Trump administration is vowing to use Kirk’s death as an excuse to crack down on dissent even as it lionizes him for defending it.” (Gift article) www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

So we're already to the "Covid numbers aren't bad if you don't test for it" phase of things.

“… it’s not particularly difficult to get a good sense of what Kirk believed about things and whose stated beliefs were in essence that people of his ideological persuasion ought to be able to suppress the views of the people they don’t like.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/o...

Be careful if you have a job. (Gift article) wapo.st/48fwqAi

Senate Republicans just sold out the sick and the hungry to cut taxes for the rich and the powerful. What would Jesus do about this “Big Beautiful Bill”? I think he would flip over the tables of injustice and call on us to do the same.

That is how you save money: by taking benefits away from people. …the bill introduces inefficiencies by design. …the paperwork so onerous that most … are unable to navigate the endless bureaucratic hassle. …will raise… [energy] costs, with the highest spikes hitting TX, OK, KS, MO, KY, and SC…

Feel like I need to frame this.

Hard, painful lessons. All true. I need a hug.

Happy Father's Day & don't forget the lessons learned. (H/T - The Dad Briefs)

"You have to wonder what else would they do or what else are they doing to people who don't have titles next to their names when immigration enforcement actions are happening with no cameras around." @padilla.senate.gov joins @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social:

I'm attending Hands Off Central Texas's event, “No Kings/Kick Out the Clowns” - sign up now to join me! Be sure to read event info before you go. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

The people who post on official government accounts are now amplifying a vision of America that is forever dominated by whites, at almost any cost. Here's how DHS and the White House are now using an image apparently created by an unapologetic white nationalist.

White House Pushes Texas to Redistrict, Hoping to Blunt Democratic Gains - 🤨 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/u...

The “enemy within” are those who use their privilege & power to subvert rule of law, weaken or disregard our constitution, oppress citizens & legal residents, instigate fear & exacerbate division among us. That means Pres. Trump. He is no king—he’s a drama queen. He is a nexus of chaos in our lives.

"The shooter became frustrated when Waziri briefly double-parked in front of a mailbox to get his mail. Waziri’s family’s lawyer, Omar Khawaja, said the two men then engaged in a heated exchange before the shooter went back to his car to grab a weapon."

“In April, Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) joked on X about “bringing back caning to settle political disputes.” He was referring to the caning of Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, an act of Senate violence that occurred 169 years ago.” (Gift article) wapo.st/3FyA9gt

A cool story. Gift article. Enjoy. wapo.st/45rRthE

My granddog is in a calendar contest. Yes, it’s a fundraiser for the rescue group in California, but Emma has friends everywhere. Donate to vote for Emma. Maybe she’ll get to be a calendar girl! gogo.photo/578713

Such an interesting interview. Loved it.

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I was reading the comments on a local news article about Medicaid cuts and a Missouri woman called having access to healthcare a “lifestyle” that isn’t meant for folks who can’t afford it. I have never read anything more sad, or American, in my life…

NEW: A “We Buy Ugly Houses” former franchise owner is accused of orchestrating a yearslong Ponzi scheme, bilking tens of millions of dollars from investors. “It’s incalculable the amount of damage this guy did. He’s ruined some lives,” said one investor.

“We’re giving away hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars without any real accountability.” From @josephinelee.bsky.social: Our investigation into "Texas Partnership" charter schools revealed academic and financial issues, in a program with little oversight.

This is Texas GOP 🐂 💩. 😠 (Gift article.)

Good Night World

This is from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson aired on May 20th, 1977. Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.

My neighbor said she needed more garden space for her business and I said to come use my yard! It’s a little bit less for me to mow, and something nice in the yard to look at. She’s the proprietor of littleheirloomgarden.com She gave me this pretty bouquet. Isn’t it lovely?

Department of Ed. Changes: What might happen to IEPs and 504 Plans for students with ADHD after the Department of Education is gutted? FREE WEBINAR TODAY This is today at noon central time, but if you register, you can get the replay link to watch later if you can’t tune in live.

Your periodic reminder that you have the right to find out why your health insurer denied your claim. We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/

Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women. More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications. I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.

I look forward to seeing the movie this summer—looks like it’s going to be a good one!

This year my husband and I are supposed to get a small refund, but if we owed something…..I’d be wondering about paying in when all the services have been cut so billionaires can keep their money. Sucks to be an American right now. Some of the comments on this post are pretty funny. 🎭 Thx y’all!

When non-citizen immigrants work, they pay into Social Security, but cannot collect it and they cannot register to vote. All Elon/DOGE/Trump is doing is threatening the financial stability of Americans who depend on Social Security benefits.

I’d like us to send Trump to Russia right now so he can kiss Putin’s butt in person. We can send JD Vance, Elon Musk, and Marco Rubio with him—and never let them come back. They’re the traitors—not Mark Kelly.

I feel sure President Trump is a Russian asset, whether intentionally or not. I love the way this senator makes the case.

Already hearing that Republican members have been showing up to the House floor trying to take up the Dem side seats for the joint address 💀

Watching jimacosta.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

My dog Scout got sleepy while playing with her tiny tennis ball. She fell asleep with it in her mouth!

"Who is he appealing to?" @sifill.bsky.social on Trump issuing an executive order ending the Law Enforcement Accountability Database. "It's a degradation of the office itself..."

A fable. www.threads.net/@dr.smrtmout...

Gotta laugh to keep from crying.

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

Watch and please share. youtu.be/suiqMMqoebU?...

Ted Cruz ought to be embarrassed and ashamed of himself, but I’m not sure he is capable of that.

Texas reports new measles outbreak in West Texas. The outbreak in Gaines County, with a population of about 22,000, has grown since two cases were reported in January. All those who contracted measles were unvaccinated, health officials said. www.texastribune.org/2025/02/08/m...

The irony.

1️⃣🚨 Trump just appointed televangelist Paula White to lead his new White House “Faith” Office—part of his Christian nationalist agenda to reshape the government. Who is Paula White? A prosperity gospel preacher who says opposing Trump is demonic. Let’s break it down. 🧵⬇️