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The People's Guide to ALEC's Plan for the States

American Legislative Exchange Council has a plan to take away the pursuit of happiness in your state. Here's how to fight it @democracyforward.org democracyforward.org/work/alec-re...

President Trump’s goal is to overwhelm us and leave us powerless to stop his extremist, authoritarian aims.

But he has underestimated us – because we’ve spent the past 200 days in courtrooms across the country, filing more than 85 legal actions to hold this administration accountable.

Sign on rural route 50 in MO sponsored by bikers against child abuse

These folks can’t be pleased. #epsteinfiles #protectchildren #exmaga

Sign on rural route 50 in MO sponsored by bikers against child abuse

These folks can’t be pleased. #epsteinfiles #protectchildren #exmaga

Sign to Chicago or St Louis where Hwy 64 splits in Illinois.

Am halfway across USA driving 50-50 interstate/rural hwys. I have seen zero Trump or MAGA signs, including bumperstickers. Zero!

Huge pumpkins and watermelons on display

West Virginia State Fair!

80 years later, Hiroshima bombing survivors warn of new nuclear warfare The Japanese city, on which America dropped the first atomic bomb near the end of World War II, is commemorating the anniversary as global conflicts fuel nuclear fears.

Today, we solemnly remember the atomic bombing of Hiroshima that resulted in utter devastation, death, and lingering illnesses for thousands of civilians.

Nuclear weapons are a divider, never a unifier. We must reaffirm our commitment to preventing nuclear war and creating lasting peace.

Want to know who actually governs versus who just performs for the noise machine? Check out this bridging grade data. Become the voice in your district that demands progress over performance! www.bridgegrades.org/bridge-grade

The US Capitol on Capitol Hill

Washington might be broken, but your hometown is not helpless! Here I explain how reforms in Congress create a pathway to go local and repair this democracy. hearsayculture.com/podcast/wash...

Sign advertising a move to France in the DC metro.

Sassy sign. In the DC Metro. me: 🤔

US Congress on a July day

Dreaming of better days ahead. 🇺🇸🥰

Photo of DC seafood market Before Seafood City floated away. 2018

DC seafood market 2018. Before the barge floated away!

I led 60 colleagues in a letter urging Congress to remedy these grave injustices and prevent future veteran deportations from occurring.

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Texas Works to Boost Republicans in Congress 🏛️🏛️ This week’s guide to government and politics in under 10 minutes.

I recommend A Starting Point as a brief, daily overview of US politics and news. Sign up here: newsletter.astartingpoint.com/p/texas-work...

Satire and ridicule are important tools for a civil society working to stave off authoritarianism.

From Stephen Colbert's Late Show:

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service, older than our nation itself. The USPS is a service, not a business. And it belongs to the people, not corporate profiteers!

Big fight with FEMA $200m for water + sewer

AG Jeff Jackson in North Carolina-putting his knowledge of Congress chops to work. 🔥👏 => Big fight with FEMA open.substack.com/pub/jeffjack...

Bus 42/43 from Columbia heights via Adam morgan down Connecticut Ave NW to the White House.

Farewell bus 42/43. So many good plots hatched on you. 💪🏻

A kitten blends in to a cross country saddle

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27 years ago, U.S. Capitol Police Officer Jacob Chestnut & Detective John Gibson were shot and killed in the line of duty, protecting our Capitol. Thank you, Capitol Police, for your unwavering dedication. In turn, we must pass gun safety laws to protect law enforcement and our communities.

Editing for Equity: Closing the Wikipedia Gender Gap - Massive Data Institute Join the Georgetown community to help close this gender gap on Wikipedia by increasing the representation of underrepresented groups — in both Wikipedia content and contributors — on topics such as wo...

Closing the gender gap. Wikipedia edit a thon! Thursday! Sign up: mdi.georgetown.edu/events/guwik...

Closeup of US Capitol from west steps.

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We’re hiring: Executive Director - Open Science Hardware Foundation Job Summary The Open Science Hardware Foundation (OSHF) is a U.S.-based 501c3 not-for-profit organization working to foster enabling ecosystem for open-source development of scientific instruments, eq...

We're #hiring! The Open Science Hardware Foundation seeks an Executive Director to lead our growing non-profit. We seek expertise in: Executive Leadership Resource Mobilization Strategic program development Effective Communication
#openscience #openhardware
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This is what veteran federal agents are saying about the Trump-Noem DHS.

Arresting gardeners, not drug and human traffickers.

YouTube video by Hearsay Culture Network Lorelei Kelly | Hearsay Culture Radio | July 17, 2025 | KZSU-FM (Stanford)

Defend the Constitution. Deliberation & public record are congressional powers that regular people across the USA can share-- w/ @hearsayculture.bsky.social I explain how to move this power into your community with field hearings: #nokings #democracy www.youtube.com/watch?v=22gD...

Shape, Structure, Share is a roadmap for digital public infrastructure developed at Georgetown--the purpose is to include more people in productive self governance

Ideas to take action: Shape, Structure, Share is a roadmap that shows how more citizens (and residents) can participate in democratic self determination. In this case, Congress. beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/wp-content/u...

1998 USAID guide for developing nations. 2003 Army guide on reconstructing government.

Excavating my files. So many guides from the 90s & aughts with wisdom that we’ll need in the USA to repair our government & renew Democracy #USAID #Army

Trump Says ‘I Absolutely Love’ That Stephen Colbert Got ‘Fired’ and ‘I Hear Jimmy Kimmel Is Next’ Trump weighed in on CBS's announced cancelation of Stephen Colbert's late-night talk show and is seemingly hopeful Jimmy Kimmel will be next to get axed.

CBS groveling/dictator appeasement strategy yields results! variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Feeding the Future We don’t just need smarter tech, we need smarter goals. Take the survey so your insight can shape the future of AI in food security.

How can we ensure that #AI is ACTUALLY helpful for the BIG challenges we face, like #ClimateChange and #WorldHunger? We need to listen to the experts who understand these problems best!
That's why @aspendigital.bsky.social is surveying people in #FoodSecurity: www.aspendigital.org/event/food-s...

Shakespeare text books for teachers.

No better time to teach Shakespeare than at the end of an empire!!