Parenting can be hard, but it also brings the most unexpected and nourishing little glimmers of wonder. For our nerdy household, this one brought me a smile:

Good riddance, Chad. America deserved so much better than your public service. Chad Mizelle, who unsuccessfully attempted to defend Trump's blatantly illegal and unconstitutional executive orders, is out as Chief of Staff at DOJ. www.reuters.com/legal/us-jud.... www.cnn.com/2025/09/23/p...

We also need to shake up the useless dems. Not all of them. The do nothing crowd.

Grateful to get Covid and flu shots @duanereade.bsky.social!

We must guard our freedoms.

Just got a great set of emails from the FBI.

I would literally cry if a judge ever did this to a complaint I wrote.

Trump's defamation complaint vs. Penguin and NYT is struck with leave to w/ leave to amend: "The complaint stands unmistakably and inexcusably athwart the requirements of Rule 8." - Senior judge (and former chief) of the US Middle Dist. of Florida Steven Merryday (nominated by George HW Bush in '92)

Highly recommend this brilliant piece by @danfarbman.bsky.social Drawing on his rich knowledge of history, he he lays it out: "We have used up our inherited freedom, and if we want to live in a better world, we must build it together." It's hefty, so put on comfy jams + curl up on the couch.

The attempted assassination of Gov. Shapiro doesn't matter, because the arsonist was an antisemite. Fox News host

Do your mental health a favor and turn this on for today. You really don't want to watch this. It is awful.

I deplore and am horrified by violence in all forms. I'm not the least bit ashamed of what might be pejoratively referred to as my "kumbaya shit." But if pacifism and empathy aren't your go-to emotional reactions to pain, this thread is important.

Read if you can stomach it. Where were these people's fucking kindergarten lessons? "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot / Nothing is going to get better. It's not." - The Lorax.

The gentleman from Kentucky is right.

Insightful analysis from a dedicated (now former) public servant. Dignity in the work and the mission. Just as we would have trusted and expected. Thank you @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social. Hope you're feeling proud of your service, including today.

Get some rest, kids. The mess will still be here tomorrow. #catsoftwitter

So stinkin' cute!

It turns out judges facing death threats after writing 100-page opinions in high-stakes cases with our constitutional democracy at stake don't much like being chastised for not mind-reading lawless shadow docket rulings.

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It’s interesting that Trump thinks he can solve America's drug problem by going after traffickers outside the U.S., but he refuses to address blue cities’ crime problem by going after the red states supplying the guns.

Melania dusting off her funeral attire?

Fantastic and super insightful piece calling on us to call Bullshit. Really well done @worldmatt.bsky.social mattgrossistrying.com/p/the-word-w...

It's like a nesting doll of civil-military crises. Just today: 1. Head of DIA fired 2. Trump threatens to deploy Army to Chicago + NYC 3. Blurring of police + military in DC 4. Use of FBI in political attack on Bolton 5. Goons in DC curtailing basic civil rights

“The chief justice has no higher obligation than to protect the federal judiciary from attacks by this president, and in my view he has utterly failed.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

"We sign this declaration in our own personal capacities, on our personal time, and without the use of government equipment, as protected by our First Amendment rights..." www.savehhs.org

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Hard agree. Feel your feelings. Sit with the pain. It's all valid. But don't for a minute let your lack of transformational imagination impede others' marching feet. Then, when you've rested a bit, get right back in it.

Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements This is a big deal

#jobsreport #dol

This whole 🧵lets be sure to dream and write and discuss the better world we can build together. So we can see our actions taking us towards a horizon worthy of all of us.

Another single, powerless person shows more courage than our massive, elite institutions.

Essential reading by @jamellebouie.net "JD Vance Claims One of Our Worst Traditions as His Own"

"This Is Who’s Really Driving the Decline in Interest in Liberal Arts Education" - I largely agree with this piece by Jennifer Frey. Far and away the weight of our current failings are coming from those with power refusing to stand up.

I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better

Galvanizing piece. My favorite line: "Democracy is not a spectator sport. It is built – and rebuilt – by people who show up in their communities, workplaces, schools and congregations. ... [P]eople choosing to act, even in small ways, to defend democracy from where they stand."

Important read. Thank you Mike for your service.

The Supreme Court just issued a ruling that limits the ability of courts to block unconstitutional actions by the Trump administration, like his executive order that aims to get rid of the 14th Amendment. We're filing a class-action lawsuit to protect birthright citizenship.

My statement on today’s decision in Trump v Casa:

Great insights by Rebecca Kirzner Katz -- dems need to stop squashing candidates who genuinely excite voters, embrace candidates who can authentically speak to the electorate they’re running to represent, and get curious about what they're doing that resonates. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/o...

Exactly this. You ain't seen nothing yet. It's going to get so ugly, so racist, so vile, so anti-Muslim. And this is from the Democrats... Just wait until you see what Republicans and other groups get involved.

With the rule of law under near constant assault, lawyers can play a key role in its defense. We’re proud to co-sponsor a webinar series to equip lawyers with the tools & resources to get involved locally and nationally. Register: www.checksandbalancesnow.org/webinars

It’s time to remind Donald Trump that America is still the Home of the Brave.

I encourage everyone to actually read the dissent. The description of what this government is doing should shock anyone with a conscience. It is unfathomably cruel, indeed sadistic. And yes, *this* is being enabled by the highest court in the nation.

Very helpful if you are looking for a short primer on war powers, like I was. Thank you @leahlitman.bsky.social for getting this to us in such a timely way.

@jelaniya.bsky.social on historic parallels to the reaction to ICE raids: "My students are like, 'Oh, so these people who came out against the Fugitive Slave Act were all abolitionists?' I said, 'No, these were people who could not countenance the idea of their neighbors being taken from them.'"

My hot take: it may be an antiquated title, but Meg gets my vote for First Lady of the City of New York. #BradLander #FLONYC

This list of ways to honor the Hortman is beautiful. I'm going to do one today and one tomorrow, at least. Would love to hear what you do. May their memory be a blessing.