Mary Jo Kinzie

Judge Luttig: “We the People” are the final backstop for American democracy While the Supreme Court has largely enabled Trump’s power grab, lower-court judges have risen to the moment, calling out government lies and defending the Constitution under historic pressure. Former federal judge Michael Luttig notes that, in the absence of a Supreme Court willing to confront Trump’s abuses, lower courts have taken the extraordinary step of speaking directly to the American people through their opinions— breaking with centuries of judicial tradition — because, as he puts it, it is a paramount obligation of federal judges ”to condemn what’s happening in America today.” If the Supreme Court fails to meet the moment, Luttig is blunt about who is left to defend democracy: “It’s we the people in whom all power resides,“ he says. “If the Supreme Court will not come to the aid of the country, then all that’s left is for we, the people, to take back the country through elections and protests. We have no choice.“ 

“It’s We the People in whom all power resides,“ former federal @judgeluttig.bsky.social‬ says. “If the Supreme Court will not come to the aid of the country, then all that’s left is for we, the people, to take back the country through elections and protests. We have no choice.“ #Velshi

Local government isn’t sexy until you realize it’s basically controlling your dating pool, commute, and grocery store prices.

NO KINGS OKC · No Kings **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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maybe there's still some good left in this world after all

It’s Friday! So, time for some seriously chonky otters.

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"On this beautiful Friday, we are so excited to introduce you to #Kimani – the little elephant with a big story!"

This makes working for Democratic control of the house and senate at midterms TOTALLY worth it! No one else is going to save us, folks. We have to make this happen. Get to work!

This is something to wake up, work for and look for it.

TACO back to Taco-a -Lago .

Save America from the fascist lunatic in the White House.

A tennis ball floats in a cup up coffee below the face of a dog looking expectantly at the camera.

“Can we go outside and play now?”
“Soon, boy.”
“You said that ten minutes ago.”
“As soon as I finish my cof-“
“Oops.”
“You did that on purpose.”
“It slipped.”
“I’ll get my coat.”
“Excellent.”

Yeah. Give that a thought. For. One. Full. Minute.

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The start of the 2028 Democratic primary?

Standing up for what’s right is also good politics.

A map titled "Retracing Paul Revere's Route"

“You can’t find a more exciting historical story.” 250 years after Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, we followed the 16-mile route and spoke to people who felt a sense of wonder about that April night. nyti.ms/4cPQeun

We have a winner…🏆

Cuteness overload - OMG!

A Good Day This week has been a ride.

This piece by @rtraister.bsky.social so thoroughly sums up my mindset, and the dichotomy of resistance and feeling like we’re hurtling off a cliff.

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Thank you!

YouTube video by PoliticsGirl 20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow

You have to see this.

PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.

There is no “novel legal theory” about a third term, as some reporters are parroting. It’s not legal, and the idea of seizing permanent power isn’t a “theory,” it’s just what dictators do.

Senator Booker: What kind of man is in the white house that makes fun of the disabled, who lies so much that the fact checkers lose count, that minimizes the pain and the suffering

The fact that he’s either unable or just not reading the room is a reason to question his ‘strategy’. A US Senator who has the stature that he does but then tries to convince his party to do the opposite in legislative matters tells me there is a very deep problem.

He has to go. He doesn’t think we’re ‘there’ yet.

Well, the Chris Hayes interview with Sen. Chuck Schumer solidified my deep concern for him remaining as minority leader. When he said the current circumstances were like being in 2017, I knew he wasn’t up to the job.

Next, please.

We accuse Trump of bait and switch and inept negotiations when we seem to hold the same failings.

If you can't get through on the Capitol Hill switchboard (202-224-3121)

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KEEP. CALLING.

This is great. Use it.