I love how Portland is stepping up.

Guidance and words...to ponder ~ @timothysnyder.bsky.social No Kings — Freedom (video)

OOOPS! UPDATE: Two HHS officials tell me that disease detectives, measles response officers, global health officials and the MMWR staff were laid off by mistake and will be reinstated. But Washington office is still RIFed

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode. Pedal to the floor.

I sat in the woods early this morning, watching and listening to a Red-Bellied Woodpecker. It's moments like this...that help me keep my stress hormones somewhat balanced. That woodpecker knew nothing about what Trump threatens. It was focused on what was in front of it: the tree it was clinging to.

Important piece by Prof. Kate Andrias. This is why treating SCOTUS as the only word on the Constitution gives away our power as citizens. As I frequently say “we are founders and framers” of the next iteration of democracy in this country. GIFT LINK www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Explore this gift article. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Shapiro: I filed that amicus brief last night to make it very clear that the Pennsylvania National Guard is under my command. The way the President has chosen to deploy the Guard in other states—and, in at least one case, deploy the Guard from one state into another—is extremely dangerous.

A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland.

🚨BREAKING: A federal judge in Nashville ruled that the Department of Justice’s criminal case against Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia may be a form of punishment against him for legally challenging his abrupt removal to an El Salvador megaprison earlier this year.

Thank you @vinguptamd.bsky.social for refuting RFK Jr.'s vaccine misinformation video.

Barbra Streisand is joining Jane Fonda and 600+ entertainment figures in re-launching the Committee for the First Amendment. Fonda announced the revival of the organization, initially founded by her father, Henry Fonda. The organization was founded in the 1940s to defend free speech against fascism.

Her Memory, a Blessing. Her life, a legacy. 🍂

If Congress shuts down and stops working, how will we be able to tell?

“Health care for illegal aliens” is the new “immigrants are eating cats and dogs in Springfield.” The Republican playbook is simple: make up a baseless lie, repeat it every chance you get, hope and pray that everyone blames Democrats for the crises you created.

JUST IN: Judge Lamberth has *blocked* a new wave of terminations at Voice of America, offering harsh words for Kari Lake and saying the Trump administration’s conduct in his case would support civil contempt proceedings, if only the plaintiffs had asked. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Legendary, veteran prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, known for targeting Osama bin Laden and bringing down the Illinois mob, is coming out of retirement to defend former FBI director James Comey.

Congrats to Moldova!!! Russia threw everything to destabilize the election and failed spectacularly. Democracy won 🙌🏼

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The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy. www.chosun.com/english/nati...

27 September ~ Day 270 of the year. Scrapbook sunset view from my upstairs window; Laurel Highlands, the western ridge. Breathe. Shore up; rough road ahead of us. Stand together, resolute. #DontGiveIn_PressOn

I thought Hohman and Nazi Miller were Bad, then we get Gabbard and Noem. OK, can't top that one can he? Aw Shit, now it's Bondi and Blanche and Hegseth. That's it there can't be anyone worse. What!...Patel to FBI? JFC! is there anyone less qualified than this Gang of Corruption? OMG RFK Jr. in HHS!

Since millions will listen to him or at least pay attention, we correct the record on the President’s completely nonsensical medical claims this morning.

Who is telling Hegseth what to do, what actions to take? He doesn't know shit from Shinola...so who is pulling his strings? Any ideas?

Yesterday, Meta unveiled a new "feed" on its platforms that will exclusively feature AI-generated videos. This overshadowed another big announcement... On Tuesday, Meta launched a super new PAC geared towards electing politicians that will block any AI regulation. Hello?

In his latest classic authoritarian playbook move, Donald Trump just indicted James Comey despite absolutely no evidence of crimes or wrongdoing. Once again, this is what weak men do to pretend they’re strong. James Comey, whatever you think of him, is the victim of a politically weaponized DOJ.

“Science Under Siege”: Dr. Peter Hotez on Trump, Tylenol & Autism https://www.democracynow.org/2025/9/24/peter_hotez_rfk_jr_autism_tylenol

Preach

He knows nuthin about women & our unity when pushed. May his nutz meet an errant cactus. << Old Irish Proverb 🌵☘️

My hero Jeff Tiedrich today: "it’s a trifecta of dumbfuck. it’s the Three Stooges of Science. on the left, the guy who knows more about dead bear cub kidnapping than all the dead bear cub kidnappers. on the right, the fake-diet-pill flim-flam man. and at the podium, Mister Let’s Drink Bleach."

A pop up box on Tylenol dot com

Uh, I think I’d like a second opinion.

I can make the following statement because this is what multiple studies have shown: If your child has is on the autism spectrum, it is NOT because you took Acetaminophen while you were pregnant. ACETAMINOPHEN. DOES. NOT. CAUSE. AUTISM. There’s no proven causal link. There is NOT.

Humour is tonic: Words of Ty Cobb, former White House lawyer, “Pretty soon, the only comedian left standing is going to be Karoline Leavitt...” #PressSecretaryFairytales #PodiumParodies

Since this is going to be headline news tomorrow… The highest quality research has shown Tylenol use in pregnancy is NOT at all associated with autism risk. To suggest otherwise is to be an amateur that cherry-picks data points from decades ago. What we discussed 2 weeks ago remains true today ⬇️

UK Defence Secretary John Healey: "a clear signal: NATO airspace will be defended" "When we are threatened, we respond together."

Stephen Colbert brilliantly responds to Donald Trump and ABC’s attack on free speech with a song

HARDEST PHOTO OF 2025 JUST DROPPED

George Carlin would be totally justified ,if he were still alive today, to just walk around uttering the words told you, told you. I told you.

FREE SPEECH

TERRORISM EXPERT HERE: He cannot designate an idea as a terrorist group. There is no org called ANTIFA. There is no leadership or funding path or no membership. Also there is no terrorism law in America. Ask Luigi. He wants to call anyone a terrorist. That’s Fascism. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

Make note: AHIP's statement says all ACIP-recommended immunizations as of September 1, 2025, including updated seasonal COVID-19 and flu shots, will be covered with no cost-sharing for patients through the end of 2026.

🇺🇦🇺🇸🗽 Zelensky will participate in the UN General Assembly in New York next week!

Freedom of choice. Article has easy to read guidelines. Ck w/your docs for what's best for you & yours. (I ck'd w/my insurance yesterday, Pennsylvania, and they are covering Covid immunizations, just like "before." Before being when things were more...copacetic. 😜) #RFKjr_IdiotWithPower_badjuju

COVID keeps mutating. Measles is roaring back. One scientist refuses to quit: Dr. Peter Hotez.🔥👇 www.jackhopkinsnow.com

“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” George Orwell

I take my role in healthcare messaging and national media very seriously. In the absence of credible voices at the federal level, the stakes haven’t been higher. My goal is to reach everyone, as I believe the message is always universally relevant.