Tonight’s Senate vote on the federal government shutdown should have been a time for strength.

Instead we saw capitulation and a betrayal of working Americans.

The American people need more from their leaders.

Wal-Mart called and said they needed that $2B of SNAP money to help their holiday bottom line.Then the airline executives called and cried that they didn’t want to have the flight reduction. Then the lobbyists called and…you get the picture. It wasn’t about the people, never has been, never will be.

In a functional party system, this kind of capitulation in the face of authoritarianism could mean the end of the Democratic Party.

In our system, it could mean the end of the two party system. Neither party can represent the pro-democracy majority. It's time for something new.

According to my local food bank, $1 = 2 meals.

So a donation of $25 is 50 meals.

A little can go a long way and you *can* make a difference.

Ummm, where’s federal protections for women’s reproductive care?

Just this morning I saw that Starbucks bear trend and it's such a clear cut example of how our rights as workers are opposed to our mindless, seemingly bottomless consumption culture

Congratulations Kendrick Lamar on his 9 Grammy nominations

#SundaySilence

Rainy snow going on. Perfect time to get ready for bedtime snuggles with a nap. We had a peaceful day with time to think about folks & their beloved pets who are not as lucky as us. Family sends extra love & hugs. Sleep well my beautiful babies 💤💙💤

"We starve the machine." "When the beast goes hungry long enough,
it eats itself." #BlackOutTheSystem

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Hundreds of Thousands of Anonymous Deportees Amid the president’s fast-moving deportation campaign, the stories of most people being swept up are missed.

"For every person arrested whose name and story we’ve learned, there are thousands we haven’t heard about." @caitlindickerson.bsky.social via @theatlantic.com ⬇️

www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

The two party system is incompatible with democracy.

We must change our electoral system to restore democracy.

I don't know what the Senate is going to do. But if they do in fact fold in exchange for nothing, they will be living up to past performance. To expect the Senate to carry out the will of the American people is to misunderstand why it was created in the first place.

A Barn Owl perched in the perfect position for a picture. Always a great day when you see them before it gets too dark!

#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife

These are the caving Senators 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 @democrats.senate.gov @schumer.senate.gov

Morning.

"How do I explain to my children that civil rights do not apply equally to each of us because of our skin color or our hair color?" My civil rights don't apply because I'm Hispanic."

Surprise Appearance
My Dahlia was all done blooming and I have been waiting for the first frost to store the bulbs. I just came back from a walk and saw this new baby #Dahlia that bloomed. I do not have any this color so not sure what happened but what a nice surprise! #BloomScrolling #Photography

This has not gotten much attention, but it should.

Virginia under Youngkin returned to an insanely harsh system where people convicted of any felony lose their voting rights FOR LIFE.

Dems' win this week mean they'll get to advance a constitutional amendment to end lifetime disenfranchisement.

Every local government should be arresting ICE agents acting without a judicial warrant, especially those in masks. Stand up! Make your region not worth it, and hold those accountable who decide to f*ck around.

We let Republicans play with our schools
and they destroyed them.

We let Republicans play with our freedom of religion
and they destroyed it.

We let Republicans play with out budget,
and they robbed us.

We let Republicans play with our elections,
and they try to rig them.

Once again, we see zionism reducing the complexity, beauty, and diversity of Judaism to a simple binary question on the support of a genocidal state. Which is actually pretty fucking antisemitic.

And all Dems need to walk away from AIPAC money

“Fragile cease fire”?? There’s been over 200 Palestinians murdered since it started. Get a grip, WP.

They need to have a few words with that council from what I’ve seen.

Knowledge is Power, Law is Control. When you master your rights, you not only seek justice; you command it.