Tell me again how Trump is prioritizing public safety… “In high-profile ICE operations in LA; Chicago; Washington, DC; and across Massachusetts, more than half of those arrested had no criminal record, compared with a third of immigrants arrested nationwide.” www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Pulling forward this excellent column appearing today’s print @latimes.com about @lataco.bsky.social he “stepped into the storm” “when you’re in the midst of everything, you forget someone has to keep an archive…” Deep bow of Sunday 🙏🏼 to all who doing the work in this time of shameful cruelty

My first byline in @latimes.com op-ed! www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

It looks even worse by video 😢

Having a decent, compassionate, smart leader. It feels so long ago and far away.

Excellent “print piece” on the chaotic yet chillingly intentional shred of US democracy Along w/last night’s Jon Stewart @thedailyshow.com interview w @mariaressa.bsky.social (*must see*) @anitachabria.bsky.social nails it Truth: must see ourselves in all that is happening + not be silent

The Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States. 🔗 www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...

Senator Maggie Hassan makes the point that it's one thing to question science, but quite another to do as RFK Jr. does and reject data outright.

Superb and absolutely essential analysis. Don't miss it.

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer from Maine, announced a bid for the seat of incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. His goal? To “claw back wealth that was created by the labor and the consumption of working class Americans who have not shared in the riches they helped build.”

"I never thought I would see the day when you couldn't trust what's on the CDC website, but that day has come." ‪Former CDC Director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social reacts to the recent firing and resignations at the CDC and gives advice for Americans seeking health information amid the chaos.

Using force to displace unhoused people doesn’t make anyone safer.

Newsom: “Wake up, America. If he rigs this election, you won’t have a country anymore.”

Imagine if, instead of war memorials, in every town and village, there was a memorial to all the victims of domestic violence from that place.

Trump is lying, but don’t minimize the damage done to the rule of law today. I agree with Justice Sotomayor that the Court has left it in tatters (see her dissent, p.44) and with Justice Jackson (see her dissent, p.1) ) that the Court has granted POTUS “permission to engage in unlawful behavior.”

In good news! www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Five things to remember about war:

This bill isn't just numbers on a budget. It's a terrible threat to the real people, real families, real lives.

“All politics is local.” Tip O’Neill

A common theme at today’s protest in Santa Monica

By now, we've all seen the video of Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) being forcibly removed and handcuffed for asking a question during Kristi Noem's press conference. But what Noem said just moments before the video was taken is "classic authoritarian red-baiting," points out @davidcorn.bsky.social.

While we’re distracted by Trump, Newsom and the Los Angeles protests The Big Ugly Bill lurks If passed-11 million would lose health insurance 24 million could see large cost increases Medical centers will close So healthcare workers will be fired And rural towns will collapse DON’T LOSE FOCUS

This Trump voter says he has “a little buyer’s remorse” after ICE detained a third of the workers at his small roofing company. He thought the Trump administration would only deport criminals.

NEW: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s message to people living in the 49 other states thinking this is just Trump going after California: “It’s a preview of things to come. It’s a coming attraction.” @governor.ca.gov Watch the full interview on Pod Save America's YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUTy...

“Don’t be afraid” could be considered a central theme from @hcrichardson.bsky.social letters. Speak up, stand up for what is right, talk about choices both individually and collectively for education, governance and healthcare. There’s great power in our voice. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

In which I have the sinking feeling of boredom. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/o...

“The best antidote to anxiety about our country is taking action, and there are plenty of opportunities right outside your front door.” @stevegrove.bsky.social Daunted by our nation’s big problems? Solutions start small + local #collectiveimpact for #wellbeing www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

The bill House Republicans passed on Thursday would add an estimated $3.3 trillion to the national debt as written. Here's a look at the cost or savings for nearly everything in the bill, as estimated by the CBO.

Me? I’m your basic #boomer who drank enough kool aid to believe by working hard we’d show it’s possible to make our communities better, achieve big things. Global learning + connections key part of this. Now sounds naive, quaint or radical Fast erosion, fake erosion www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...

@warren.senate.gov : “No nation builds a strong future by shortchanging it’s children”

Taking health care and food away from the poorest Americans to give Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk another tax break. No wonder Republicans in Congress are voting on Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” in the dead of night when no one is watching them.

Looking forward - tomorrow! #collectivewellbeing #nowmorethanever www.openfuturecoalition.org/socal-wbe

After 80+ years of studying happiness, one finding rises above the rest: Strong relationships keep us healthier and happier. This beautifully written NYT piece tells the story behind the science. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/m...

Excellent analysis here of the crass unreality of Trump’s budget proposal. Worth adding—it is not just unreal but unrealistic. If something like this were followed it is unclear the US would be able to borrow money in 2026. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/budgets-as...

All in service power grab while cultivating fear, greed, hate, othering, ignorance, and more #misinformation #disinformation #truthdecay

“After school shootings, many Republicans try to shift the public conversation away from gun violence and toward mental health programs that might make mass shootings less likely. Student mental health grants had bipartisan support. “Trump is cutting them anyway.” www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Rümeysa Öztürk is free www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

A man pulled up to a gas station to fill up his truck. ICE agents surrounded him and took him away. But his children were left behind. “They arrested someone,” witness said. “They left the children inside the truck.” www.sfgate.com/centralcoast...

She was jailed for writing an opinion column

Should remain the top story.

Highly recommend this well written, thoughtful and fascinating piece digging into #happiness What it is and isn’t Why it matters and more www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/m...

@mariaressa.bsky.social Thank you✨🙏✨ 👇this is great interview. I've replayed 🎥 the Late Show interview (11/30/22) over and over. This is another one to replay over and over. Each. single. word. 🌟 youtu.be/xpWevZ5yQz8?...

Highly recommend this well written, thoughtful and fascinating piece digging into #happiness What it is and isn’t Why it matters and more www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/m...

“That’s the life I want everybody to be able to live, and I think we can deliver that."

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter & Alvaro Bedoya: Trump’s move to fire us is a terrible warning for the US economy | Opinion https://www.ft.com/content/76070bc7-44e1-4077-89f9-72ffa99a8486

“Cowardice is contagious — so is courage.” “That’s what we’ve been seeing month after month... Starting with some people demonstrating courage, and then other people looking around and saying I can do that, too. It’s in my power. I’m not just a victim of world events.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social

“The I.M.F has suffered from mission creep…was once unwavering in mission of promoting global monetary cooperation + financial stability. Now it devotes disproportionate time + resources to work on climate change, gender, social issues.” Scott Bessent 🇺🇸 Wonder why? #walkandchewgum #wellbeingmatters

⚡️🔥🛻 Down 5% today ahead of earnings, that’s 40% YTD. It’s a beautiful Monday here in sunny Santa Monica - the only thing that could make it sweeter are delectable fascist tears. #TeslaTakedown @davethewave.bsky.social @teslatdcentinela.bsky.social @teslatakedown.com @tesla-takedown.bsky.social