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Can governors call out their state's National Guard to prevent other states' National Guard from entering their state? I imagine if one does this, it would lead to a civil war. But with this administration that ignores court orders, what other alternatives do we have?

Too bad there isn't a recall process for the U.S. president.

I need help choosing 3 of these 5 photos to enter in an art contest. I think I know which 2 I want to enter, but not sure on the 3rd. All taken in Joshua Tree National Park. Titles: Brushing the Sky; Ruins and Radiance; Galactic Heartbeat; Celestial Sentinel, and Glow Over Boulders.

UCLA will negotiate with Trump over $339 million in medical and science grant freezes UCLA and University of California officials said Monday that it will negotiate with Trump over $339 million in medical and science grant freezes.

Oh hell no! This is not what I want to see first thing when I open the LA Times this morning. Sign the petition (I did!)
sites.google.com/view/ucstand...

www.latimes.com/california/s...

8.7K reactions · 625 shares | The Obituary of American Democracy✨ Written and read by Robert L Arnold @defiance13_ | Amanda Clarence The Obituary of American Democracy✨ Written and read by Robert L Arnold @defiance13_.

I sure as hell don't feel like celebrating today.

1 Second Every Day for June

My senator, Alex Padilla, is making good trouble!

1 Second Every Day for May

3:30 pm Not much smoke from the fire anymore. This photo, taken about 2 hours earlier, shows 3 helicopters (one of which is a very tiny dot above the red retardant) and one very large tanker, which is dropping the fire retardant. Last update was 164 acres burned. from my backyard. The hills are JTNP

2:40 it looks like it might be under control now. Not as much smoke, and I don't see the helps anymore. But more fire retardant was just dropped

Up to 164 acres at 2 pm. 3 helps dropping water, and a massive plane dropping fire retardant

Fire in Joshua Tree National Park today. So far, there are 2 helicopters dropping water. I'm sure numerous firetrucks are there or on their way. It started about 12:10 this afternoon. Initial assessment was 20 acres; don't know how big it is now.

YouTube video by To The Moon And Back Again Productions Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's commencement speech at Northwestern University - 2023

I love this commencement speech by Gov. Pritzker. Idiots vs. smart people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhuI...

"You asked. I fulfilled. Sorry your form was not ready at the time."
Arrrrggghhh!

the submission form. This artist responded that she had already given me that information. I asked her to complete the online submission form as it will save me a lot of work if she does it. She responded with a copy of the email she originally sent with what I consider a snotty email:

their art. One artist dropped off her art at the gallery before submissions were officially being taken because she will be out of town during the intake days and sent an email with the reserve amount she wanted for her art. Last night I sent out an email to the donors reminding them to fill out

to make up the flyers/posters etc for the event, as I have no graphic design skills. I spend 4 hours or more nearly everyday working on this. The artists are supposed to complete an online submission form for their art donation, which includes their name, phone number, email, and info about

I'm venting here because I have no one else to vent to! I am organizing a fundraiser art auction for an art gallery where I am on the board. I have repeatedly asked for help from our members, but no one has stepped forward, so I'm doing it all on my own (although this week, one member did offer

Breaker is 3 years old today! We took a walk in the desert first thing, then came home and had a little party with a cupcake and presents. Happy birthday Breaker!

Do you know which stores?

Talk about writing a letter to pander to the base.

Can JD Vance be disbarred for saying the administration doesn't have to follow due process?

I can't believe Usha is OK with this.

To be anything anyone can or will do to stop it. Please cheer me up.

Democrat leadership that doesn't seem to fight against what is happening. Top leadership texting on Signal with no consequences. I've called my Republican Congressman, participated in protest rallies. I feel nothing makes a difference. Our country is going down the toilet and there doesn't seem

I'm feeling depressed and despondent due to the political situation in the US. Everyday the headlines bring more bad news, law firms who obey in advance, judges who cave to the administration, colleges that remove LGBQT+ books from the shelves, but leave white supremacist books.

They need a whole lot more than that. Tfg said he would veto such a bill.

Part of me hopes that tfg doubles down on his tariffs, never makes a deal with any country about reducing them so his supporters see what a f--k up he is. FAFO I know it's bad for our country and the world economy but this is what they voted for, and they should see the result of their stupidity.

Stay safe and enjoy the Med Float.

Ooh big crowd! I wanted to go there, but I didn't have anyone to go with, and I had another errand to do first, which would have made me even later than I was to the JT protest.