My wife, my cats, and I wish a Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. We're in a very dark timeline, but the horrors of this world can wait one more day.

I will be spending the evening with my wife and our cats, with our annual Christmas Eve tradition of watching The Muppet Christmas Carol and pretending Donald Trump doesn't exist. Wishing all who celebrate a merry Christmas Eve!

Birthright citizenship exists because Americans fought a war over slavery. Gun rights exist because America relied on citizen militias. The 3rd Amendment exists because of prior British rules. Constitutional rights cannot be voided based on "original intent." SCOTUS can't afford to screw this up.

Saying, "I immigrated here the right way, so you should have done it that way, too," weaponizes timelines. It's no different from boasting, "I bought my house when I was 20, so you should have been able to, too." Don't be ignorant. Have consideration for those in very different circumstances.

If more people had paid attention and voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, we could have avoided all of Trump's malicious political whims. He should have been in jail for his 34 felony convictions. Nearly 90 million eligible voters failed to even vote in the 2024 election. So now we all get to suffer.

Single-issue voters need to realize that their behavior is a privilege. Democracy is collapsing. Healthcare subsidies are being lost. Immigrants and minorities are in danger. Negative campaigning against Democratic candidates because you disagree on one issue throws vulnerable people under the bus.

As the Christmas season approaches, I'd like to share a personal milestone alongside my progressive thoughts. My version of Burl Ives' Holly Jolly Christmas is available on streaming services. I'd be delighted if you'd give it a listen, or add it to your festive playlists. Happy holidays!

Rob Reiner was one of the greatest directors of all time. His run from the mid 80s through the early 90s, including Stand by Me, was extraordinary. A well-informed, decent human being, Reiner stood with humanity. His death is a great loss to America, and he will be missed.

My wife and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary today. Now we're back home, playing defense against our five cats as we set up our Christmas tree. A lovely way to end the day. To many more years. ❤️

The legendary Frank Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915. Known for his rich baritone and phenomenal phrasing skills, his talents ranged from swing songs to ballads. He will always be a musical icon.

Democrat Eileen Higgins won today's Miami mayoral race. She will be the first woman to be mayor of Miami. This election result ends nearly 30 years of GOP control. The recent Democratic momentum shows that Trump's treasonous policies are extremely unpopular. This kind of news is a beacon of hope.

If your favorite video games sell character skins featuring Black or LGBTQIA+ characters, buy them. The Right attacks video game companies for being "woke." Show them they can make money on this market. Besides, nothing pisses bigoted players off more than seeing those skins in-game.

A vaccine panel at the CDC voted to end the recommendation that newborns receive hepatitis B vaccines at birth. Early vaccination strategy has been proven safe and effective. After implementing, childhood infections fell significantly. RFK Jr. and Trump's regime have destroyed the CDC's credibility.

A federal grand jury rejected the attempt to reindict Letitia James. Trump's racist regime's transparent attack on this intelligent Black woman has failed. It had no bearing in reality in the first place.

There are over 700,000 people in Tennessee's heavily Blue Davidson County. Today, only about 42,000 voters turned out to vote. If just a few more people had shown up and voted blue, the margin could have flipped in Behn's favor. Voting is important. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise.

The majority of voters in Davidson County (which includes Nashville), voted for Behn today. However, thanks to gerrymandering, they don't receive fair representation. These underhanded tactics are fundamental to the GOP cult. Blue states can't afford to take the high road in redistricting fights.

Today is Election Day in the 7th congressional district in Tennessee. Vote for Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn. Tell anyone you know who lives there to get out and vote. This is a must-win step toward taking back Congress and saving democracy.

The Tennessee 7th congressional district election on December 2 is so important. This red-voting district is now a close race according to the Emerson College poll. Vote for Democratic Aftyn Behn. If you know someone who lives there, encourage them to vote. Stop the MAGA insanity destroying America.

Anecdotally, when you see a racially and socially diverse tourist group abroad, it's likely composed of Americans. People from many other countries don't often get the opportunity to form such diverse groups. This is a strength Americans should be proud of. Don't let bigotry win.

As many give thanks today and celebrate with their families, take time to remember the Indigenous communities whose sacrifice and suffering this country was founded upon. Thanksgiving is a time for both gratitude and remembrance, and we can make room for both. Happy Thanksgiving.

Our hearts should go out to the two National Guard members who were shot today. Our National Guard isn't supposed to be deployed to pick up trash on the road. This wouldn't have happened without Trump's vindictive political games. This tragic nonsense is disturbing.

Our ally Ukraine needs justice. Whether Putin is blackmailing Trump or Trump is just easy to manipulate, he is obviously a Putin-owned lapdog. His behavior makes the United States look weak. Electing this idiot was recent history's biggest mistake.

Mark Kelly is an honorable human being with a decent career, unlike anyone in Trump's fascist regime. Of course they would target someone with such obvious values. He flies in the face of everything they stand for.

A lot of MAGA accounts on X are now known to be foreign-made. This obvious bot farming intentionally spreads misinformation. Americans seriously need net literacy to protect themselves from foreign propaganda. They are pushing Trump because they want to harm Americans. Educate yourselves.

Zohran Mamdani has his work cut out for him and, of course, will face plenty of hurdles, but today's meeting with Trump shows he has more than enough charisma to manage. Hopefully, his policies will be successful and serve as a template for other cities, making all of America more affordable.

Trump posted a death-threat style message toward several Democratic lawmakers. Don't normalize this. Imagine if any Democratic president had said anything close to this. The GOP would have immediately called to impeach them. Where is the accountability? Don't normalize his insanity.

This appeared on the CDC vaccine safety website. "Vaccines don't cause autism" is an evidence-based claim because there is no credible evidence linking them. If you make a claim, you need actual proof. That's how burden of proof works. RFK Jr. and Trump's regime have destroyed the CDC's credibility.

MTG divorcing herself from her cult leader shows he's losing support among her constituents. The public pressure is working. Trump fascism enablers only care if their political careers are threatened. Constituent pressure forces them to speak up. Make them work for the people. Make them apologize.

Trump's regime wants people to reapply for SNAP benefits, supposedly because they're cracking down on fraud and abuse. Americans should demand a re-count of the presidential election for the same reason. As for caring about abuse, I can't think of a more hypocritical group to make that claim.

Trump's regime is an anti-science crusade. The Department of Education wants to exclude many public-health degrees from counting as professional degrees. These students will struggle to access federal loans. This will further weaken our crumbling public health infrastructure, hurting Americans.

Just a reminder that Valve Corporation, which runs Steam, has donated exclusively to Democratic candidates and the Democratic Party in federal elections for 2020, 2022, and 2024. It's one of the few tech companies still aligned with morality. They deserve credit for standing with democracy.

Happy Veterans Day, especially to our veterans from marginalized communities. Their sacrifices deserve greater recognition from our leaders and communities.

In an unsigned letter, SCOTUS declined to hear arguments to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. Same-sex marriage remains protected. Since the Trump regime hurts Americans every day, it feels like we have lost so much. This should never have been even challenged. But in today's society, a win is a win.

The 8 party traitors who backed abandoning subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are throwing cold water on the Democratic Party's election momentum. They're disgraceful, and they sold out their constituents. Especially Fetterman, Shaheen, and Hassan. Why even pretend to be in the Democratic Party?

New Hampshire needs better Democratic candidates, ones with actual spines who will stand up to Trump's regime. The Constantly-Caving Sisters, Hassan and Shaheen, backed many of Trump's minions, voted for the last CR, and are ready to back the GOP in abandoning subsidies. Absolutely disgusting.

10 Democrats are ready to cave to Trump's demands to end the shutdown. I assume those are the same ones who voted for the last CR and backed many of Trump's nominees. Shaheen and Fetterman backed 11 of Trump's yes-men. Hassan backed 10. If you call Chuck Schumer, call them as well. Apply pressure.

Americans can never forget that Trump and his GOP cronies put all their energy into withholding SNAP and starving Americans. They have stopped at nothing to make their constituents go hungry during a shutdown they refuse to end. The GOP doesn't deserve any seats in our government. Vote them out.

Mamdani's all-female transition team looks incredible. They're competent, qualified professionals, the shining stars of their areas of expertise. This is how DEI works. When opportunities are fair and free of bias toward white men, the truly talented can rise. Great start.

Tonight's election results show that the Trump regime's treasonous, discriminatory policies are deeply unpopular. People are waking up. Today is a beacon of hope. Congrats to every Democratic nominee, official, and judge who won tonight.

Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC mayoral election! Congratulations New Yorkers, this is a huge win for working-class citizens and those fighting the corruption of billionaires and the GOP pundits. Though he faces a tough road ahead, glad to see all he'll accomplish going forward.

Congrats to Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia! Voters in these states understood the assignment. We need people like them who will fight for democracy. Keep voting the GOP cult out of every level of government.

Tomorrow, November 4, get out and vote for the Democratic nominees at every level of government in your state. No more staying home just because your nominee is too moderate or too left. We can't afford to let more of Trump's GOP minions into office at any level. Protect democracy.

Food banks can purchase food wholesale at much lower rates than a consumer would pay. Even a few dollars can go a long way to help people who can't access SNAP benefits. If you can, donate to your local food bank. Nobody deserves to be hungry, especially during the Thanksgiving season.

Happy Halloween from my wife and me. 🎃

Vote yes on Prop 50 in California on November 4. Ignoring the GOP's map fight won't protect fair representation. Show other blue states Californians are fighting back against the GOP's underhanded tactics.

If you're eligible to vote in New Jersey's gubernatorial election on November 4, show your support and vote for Mikie Sherrill. Based on recent polls, this race is extremely close. Vote for someone willing to stop MAGA insanity. Staying home on Election Day is no longer an option.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall this morning with wind speeds over 185 miles per hour. It is hard to even conceptualize how powerful and destructive this storm is. It is currently more powerful than Milton was. If you pray, pray for Jamaica. #Melissa

Climate change makes hurricanes moisture-rich and slower-moving, while warming the ocean and raising sea levels. Hurricane Melissa is the perfect example of this pattern. Climate change threatens society as we know it. We cannot continue to ignore this.

Since the GOP's treasonous bill removes subsidies of the Affordable Care Act, average Americans are expected to pay over a 100% increase in monthly insurance fees next year. This is why Democrats can't bend to MAGA House demands. Our nation's health depends on their holding the line.

On November 4, make sure to vote for Abigail Spanberger in the Virginia gubernatorial election and Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral election. Show your support for those who are running to fight fascism in our government.