Aaron Weiner

PLEASE WATCH Senator Booker and other Dems filibuster the lawless administration.

www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...

Rep John Larson - Connecticut:

Thank you for standing for us!

You also voted to censure @algreen.house.gov! The caucus needs to fight for its people, not reprimand the ones with courage.

My family has changed its shopping as a direct result of the Target / Costco divide on their respective DEI initiatives. More Costco, less/no Target.

Also, Harris Teeter/Kroger is a good grocer with strong DEI policies that we are now buying household goods from.
www.thekrogerco.com/community/st...

It appears the reasons to avoid the Super Bowl (Trump’s presence, DOGE ads, painting over “End Racism,” the existence of Harrison Butker) have finally overtaken my desire to watch the Super Bowl.

It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too.

Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.

Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.

Witch King was a blast to read! Everyone should pre-order Queen Demon.

Semi-serious question: what the fuck are they doing at Yale Law to churn out so many psychopaths and fascists? Harvard has plenty of craven opportunists, which I get, but Yale grads are doing a lot of the more evil work of this administration.

"History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes"

ICIRR ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS What to do if ICE tries to pick you up or knocks on your door If ICE is at your door Do NOT open the door. Do not engage with agents. Call your emergency contact and record and take pictures. 3 Remain Silent 1. You have the right to remain silent except for your name and DOB. 2. Remain calm and show you "Know Your Rights" card 5 If Detained... Don't sign any documents without legal counsel. You have the right to make a call. Memorize important phone numbers! 2 If you encounter ICE agents Demand to see a warrant. If ICE agents force their way into your home take down their names, agent numbers and license plate numbers of their vehicles. DO not sign Do NOT sign any documents until you talk with a lawyer. Prepare an Emergency Plan Carefully choose responsible adults to take care of your children and help during an emergency. Keep important documents safe and secure. Call the Family Support Hotline! Toll-free hotline offers help to Illinois families facing deportation. 1-855-435-7693 www.icirr.org/fsn The hotline is staffed in English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic and Korean. YOU ARE NOT ALONE NIJC: Legal deportation assistance - immigrantjustice.org PASO: Legal deportation assistance - pasoaction.org OCAD: Deportation crisis resource - organizedcommunites.org

One thing about me is that I will fight Nazis until I’m six feet in the ground.

Was recently sent this paper that basically shows government policies respond almost exclusively to the desires of rich constituents. I feel like it's gotten worse since publication too.
www.princeton.edu/~mgilens/idr...

[screaming sorrow and rage into the void]

So let me get this straight, Biden (and Dems) are unwilling to fight for the ERA to get it recognized, but Trump (and Repubs) are issuing executive orders opposing birthright citizenship (actually in the 14th amendment). Dems need to stop with the decorum and start fighting for the people.

SS men in black uniforms and helmets parading with Nazi Party standards modeled after those of the Roman legions with the swastika replacing the eagle

Happy Fascism Day to all who celebrate it!

One of the most important lessons I've learned in business is that people who are immoral in their personal lives are also immoral professionally. Someone who breaks an oath to their spouse (an actual human in their life) is not going to be bothered about an oath to a constitution or country.

First read Preacher at a Books-A-Million in high school waiting for my mom to get off work and pick me up. Had no idea comics could be like this.

I live for pre-ordering books from authors I love (like CJA) because I inevitably lose track of the release date and then something great just shows up in my library! Bad days turn great by a surprise book appearing. Like putting a $20 in the pocket of a winter coat at the end of season.

This is part of why Lois being a Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter has always been so cool. Her appeal isn't that she's Superman's girlfriend/wife, it's that she's a total badass without super powers.

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I've been reading @jenrubin.bsky.social for a long time and her courage as an increasingly lone voice in the wilderness and chaos of mass media is invaluable. So happy to subscribe.

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Goddamn, another "feminist" man who created art that I connected to during sad and vulnerable times in my life is a trash bag.

Proposed terrible fantasy football rule: first pick in next season’s draft goes to the highest score in week 18.

Reminder Superman is not a power fantasy, he's an altruism fantasy.

The idea of someone with godlike powers using them solely for good (with an antagonist who is a billionaire, who by definition do the opposite) was dreamt up by Jewish kids in the 30s and its just as if not more relevant now.

Serious question: Why are white people so afraid of becoming a minority? Does America treat minorities badly or something?

So, I get that there is no ethical consumption in our capitalist society (Good Place problem), but with all the CEO bootlicking, it feels like there is no non-evil consumption either.

Example A: Brandon Sanderson
Wind and Truth [not a spoiler]

Arguably most heroic character is recruiting for army. Sees fem soldier and asks if "she" would be ok living with men. Soldier says he is trans man. Mental narrative immediately switches to he/him and hero doesn't care. Perfect, A+

That and cancel their DEI and ESG programs.