God I’m such a softy. @pbsnews.org news hour does a story about a children’s library at the Los Angeles jail for kids waiting to see their parents and I’m over here bawling for these families and their separation.

My son offers these suggestions for what OSHA can stand for: Official Snuggles Have Advantages Oh Snap! Hairy Ants!

I am reading a guide on language that bridges divides, and this passage is disturbing: People tell us that they find democracy signals liberal, has become an unfavorable word in conservative circles, and young people are not connecting to it. More: www.pacefunders.org/language/

News from the Trump administration today: DOGE is dead, Comey case is dismissed, and threats to court-martial Senator Kelly for telling troops not to follow illegal orders. So, things are going well.

No empathy for dragons would make a great band name

Border Patrol is now monitoring driving patterns and pulling people over for being "suspicious", such as taking a different route (heaven forbid you mix things up), or driving a rental car too close to the border. The slowly encroaching police state continues. apnews.com/article/immi...

One of the best things about being a communications professional is that sometimes, I can purchase creative assets directly from Indigenous and local creators vs stock and big media companies. It brings me so much joy when this happens.

One of the biggest challenges of being a communications professional is being forced to engage with poorly implemented communications from others. I.e., my children's school. It's ssssoooo bad. Events w. no listed time, notices that come too late, constant email errors and corrections. UGH

Of course my kids get home from school when I’m 99% done with #dune. At least I know how it ends. #booksky

Is this bad? I mean, offhand, I'd say it kind of seems bad. {gift link} www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...

Economic concerns: people are closing up their wallets and spending less because they are scared of what is to come. In my case, our 23-year-old riding mower blew its engine. My hubs and I are driving 7 hours this weekend to buy a clearance mower instead of spending $7K on a new model.

This really hasn’t gotten enough attention this week. @wired.com #ICE www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...

Excessive force. PERIOD! They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor. 📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.

Give it up to Republicans in the Senate, who have been told "NO" fourteen times to the same continuing resolution, but keep trying to pass it without making any changes. I guess they never learned that no means no. #republicanshutdown

Looking at health insurance plan options in open enrollment. Embedded vs aggregate deductibles, different out-of-pocket maxes for medical care vs prescriptions, percentage of costs after deductibles... I have a suspicion it is supposed to be complicated and confusing, for the benefit of insurers.

The deputy who killed a black woman because he thought “rebuke” meant “kill” has been found guilty of 2nd degree murder. May he get a long sentence and plenty of time to study a bible and a dictionary. apnews.com/article/sean...

USDA has a $5 billion contingency to maintain food assistance programs. The cut off of SNAP benefits is a CHOICE. The Administration is actively hurting American families because it is hedging that Democratic lawmakers care more about American families than Republicans. It is disgusting.

If you make 130% of the federal poverty level, you qualify for SNAP. A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify. I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.

The worst part of reading a good book is that you cannot read the book while working. You actually have to work.

"John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to charges ... of emailing classified information to family members and keeping top secret documents at his Maryland home." Excuse me, but isn't this EXACTLY what Defense Sec. Hegseth did with the Signal chat?

Texas Republicans are pushing new camp regulations to try to prevent another Mystic Camp flood disaster. If only they didn't push back against common-sense safety ideas in the first place- such as not allowing cabins to be built in flood zones and not rejecting 'democrat' money to add sirens.

Question for #meteorologists. Alaska experienced 80-100 mph winds, a 6.6ft storm surge, and 964 hPa. So why is the storm being called "remnants of typhoon #halong" vs an active typhoon/hurricane? apnews.com/article/alas...

Southwest Utah is having some serious rain. This is slot canyon country.

"RFKJr is trying to eliminate the agency responsible for supporting states & localities w/ overdose prevention," says Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan. The doctors are also concerned about his attacks on psychiatric medications. Let's not forget that he's a fan of viruses, too. #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

Win for the day; I made fun of a racist’s post on Facebook and he deleted it. “You don’t understand what I meant” he grumbled. Oh no, I totally understood it… you are just upset because no one agreed with it.

Tribes are always left behind. Biden made good progress in this area: providing vast funding to provide water, electricity, housing and services to Tribal governments. Now, Trump is proving that they can’t trust the US Gov to keep its promises. Trump: Promises made, promises broken. @npr.org

I just finished “the Message” and I’m officially a huge Ta-nihisi Coates fan. I’m looking forward to reading a lot more from him. His honest and stark assessment of how we tell our stories and portray people is a must read for all writers. #booksky

Funny, isn’t it? Far-right media was frothing at the mouth when a black man with schizophrenia awaiting trial murdered a refugee. But when the state closed the loop holes that allows him to be released…. Radio silence

And then Trump changed all the signs to take credit for the work Biden and democrats funded.

California is one of the states where you can register to vote when you obtain a license/ID. Some people characterize this as the Wild West, but it’s really not. You have to confirm you are eligible to vote more than once.

Wanna know whose shutdown this is? Pay attention to who’s enjoying it.

It is crazy how much people care about who sings at a football game. Why not put that energy into something that actually matters?

I want robots to do my laundry and taxes, and organize my kids' schedules. I don't want robots to make art, music, or take jobs. AI should make our lives easier, not remove humanity from where it counts. PS: the only humans doing the things I want AI for are me and my spouse. No jobs will be lost.

4 million people will lose housing assistance, dissent is being treated as domestic terrorism, and the military fighting 'the enemy from within' with training exercises in US Cities. Just another week in Trump's America nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador. Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white. Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace. That’s not making America great again.

I love looking at the location of people ranting about how awful California is in the comment section of news pages on Facebook. Some guy from Louisiana had the audacity to lecture CA on the damage of Dem policies. LA last or close to last in economy, education, crime and infrastructure. lol

My god. “Watson said she saw agents dragging residents, including kids, out of the building without any clothes on and into U-Haul vans. Kids were separated from their mothers…’It was heartbreaking to watch…seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.’”

This Friday is the first official day of sweater weather ☺️

STEPHANOPOULOS: Hold on a second. Answer the question. As Speaker, do you believe it's appropriate to use American cities as training grounds for the military, calling those people 'the enemy within'? JOHNSON: I'm not comment on your characterization of what the president said. S: Those are quotes

Today, Donald Trump said the military should use US Cities as "training grounds" and told generals that there are "domestic enemies" for them to protect the country from... and it feels like no one is talking about it. apnews.com/live/donald-...

You can't have peace talks with only one side. A peace plan that only one side creates is just a peace wish list, not a plan. apnews.com/article/gaza...

The biggest issue with nuclear power is that the waste remains dangerous for thousands of years, and very few governments last that long. When the Soviet Union collapsed, the maintenance of nuclear waste fell on the new Kyrgyz Rep. which can't afford to protect human/environmental health.

If Republicans want to keep the government funded, they need a funding plan that can get the necessary votes to make it happen. That simple. The GOP used reconciliation to ram the #bigbeautifulbill through, but can't pull those tricks now. Poor planning on their part. #shutdown

How can a society criminalize being unhoused? We are blaming people for being unable to afford housing, for trauma and challenges that lead to housing struggles. The only people who should face criminal charges are the ones setting rent and denying housing. nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

"James Comey was charged Thursday with lying to Congress in a criminal case filed days after *President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director* and other perceived political enemies." #Notnormal @apnews.com

🚨🚨 NEW DOCUMENTS FROM EPSTEIN'S ESTATE DETAILING HIS DAILY SCHEDULE: They show meetings with Steve Bannon, Peter Thiel, and a potential visit to Epstein’s Island for Elon Musk. Prince Andrew is listed as a passenger on Epstein’s jet. DOJ must release the Epstein files NOW.

Why won't Congress come back to session to keep the government running? The shirking of responsibilities of Republican leaders is unacceptable- go back to Washington and find a compromise instead of pointing fingers. apnews.com/article/trum...

Yesterday I visited a high-end shopping mall for the first time in a long time. I didn't snap photos, but I should have. All the high-end designer displays were Gestapo-style trench coats and thigh-high leather boots. Every store was promoting fascism chic. Fashion imitating reality.

Brilliant businessman accidentally gives employees 7-month paid vacation.