This CR will irreparably harm every single member of my family. I cannot believe you're willing to roll over for it. You should be directing a NO vote on cloture and forcing the R's to come up with a clean CR. Don't allow this kick in the teeth to the American people to pass. #VOTENO

No one wants to be in the company of a FART.

Let this sink in.

Why does this sound like something out of first edition monster manual? 😄

New:

DOGE's spending has been secret.

No longer.

My colleagues have uncovered it.

www.propublica.org/article/doge...

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Education published the information collection for the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA®) form in the Federal Register, the first public step in the FAFSA development process. The Department is on track to launch the 2026-27 FAFSA by Oct. 1, 2025 as mandated by the FAFSA Deadline Act. The Department also announced that current and future FAFSA forms will rightfully reflect the biological reality that there are only two sexes: male and female. Department officials will remove “nonbinary” as a gender identification option from the current year’s FAFSA form. “The Trump Administration will correct the failures of the last Administration and ensure students and families can easily access the FAFSA form in a timely manner,” said Acting Under Secretary James Bergeron. “Resolving ongoing problems with the 2024-25 form, reflecting biological reality by referencing sex identifiers, and beginning the process for the 2026-27 form on-time will allow the Department to earn back the trust of the American people. Families and students depend on the FAFSA form to plan their futures, and any release delays or unnecessary politicization of the form is wholly unacceptable.”

Screenshot showing open comment form on federal register site

Department of Education FAFSA changes are open for public comment. The changes include requiring trans students to misgender themselves and removes the nonbinary option on forms. Note: comment period is 60 days, and comments are publicly visible.

Form here: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences • Oregon Capital Chronicle President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal workforce has gutted the ranks of firefighters and support personnel, firefighters warn,

Anyone who lives in an area of the country experiencing wildland fire season should be incredibly concerned about this. We've seen thousands of homes, whole towns decimated by fires in recent years. This CANNOT go unremarked.

oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/19/t...

Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.

Some good reminders here that we have actions we can take to keep showing up in the defense of our country.

www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

YouTube video by Robert Reich Stop Elon Musk’s Coup

Folks, this is a five alarm fire.

Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.

Call your rep now (202) 224-3121

This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.

It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.

QMed/QueerMed

If you can't get gender affirming care in your own state, try here:

queermed.com

Mirrored copy of reproductiverights.gov can be found here, for anyone who needs access to the info contained therein:

useful-info.codeberg.page/reproductive...

Rescuing beautiful handwork from thrift stores is a bit of a hobby for me- knowing the name of the maker would be such a delicious bonus.

An illustration showing a metaphorical “large high wall” separating “Church” and “State.” On the side labeled “Church,” buildings resembling places of worship are captioned “Religion goes here.” On the side labeled “State,” there are government buildings and a public school labeled “Science goes here.” The top of the image displays the text “BUILD THIS WALL.”

Religion does NOT belong in our schools!

Agreed? ✋

My dog doesn't know it yet but he's getting booked for a muttonchops trim.

If they're locally owned...yes.

I was able to get a free one year card from Broward County Library (FLA). After a year there is a nominal fee.

Saw you perform this at Oregon Country Fair a couple years ago. Thanks for keeping the classics alive.

Is this that place in Marcola on the river?