Michelle Smith McDonald, APR

Rita was smart and devoted to her family and such a proud mom. She will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to the VanDerveer family. May her memories be a blessing.

I’d love to see our elected officials take a cue from the people who are marching in the streets. The people you represent are telling you what they want you to do. How about you do it.

She played at Stanford when I covered them. I used to travel with them and she was always great. She’s the best! She was always one of the hardest workers I ever saw so I’m so excited for her success.

One of my most favorite humans.

If this is what ICE is willing to do when people are watching, what is happening in those detention facilities?

Screaming “Liar!” at my television to Kristi Noem didn’t make it stop.

The NBA has postponed today’s Warriors-Wolves game in Minneapolis.

They shot 37-year-old ICU nurse offering to help someone. Who was legally carrying a weapon under an amendment designed to protect citizens against government tyranny (for all you 2nd Amendment fans out there).

And after they killed him, they ran.

What’s that saying?? Oh, right. DON’T TREAD ON ME.

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I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.

Sick and angry and hope this tragedy exposes lawless, inhumane, violence taking place in our names. But this isn't the first fatality or act of brutality ICE has committed.
A death penalty at the hands of the state is not justified no matter your background, race, citizenship or immigration status.

Thousands of people attended a vigil near the scene of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

Video by Aaron Lavinsky and Liz Sawyer/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Photos by Elliot Hughes/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Because if you can't impeach him, you look feckless.

Me likey.

“The President of the United States just overthrew a foreign ruler and explained to the American people that this is about taking control of the oil reserves of a foreign nation. He said that the U.S. will “run the country” until a proper transition can take place and went right into how U.S. oil companies will benefit from this takeover. He doesn’t understand the risks and costs involved with these poorly thought-out decisions that don’t make Americans any safer today than they were yesterday. “Nicolás Maduro is a brutal, illegitimate dictator who deserves to face justice. I want the people of Venezuela to be free to choose their own future, but if we learned anything from the Iraq war, it’s that dropping bombs or toppling a leader doesn’t guarantee democracy, stability, or make Americans safer. More often, it leads to chaos or drags the U.S. into a war and lengthy occupation. I don’t trust that this administration has a plan, timeline, or price tag for what comes next. “Over the past year, Trump’s foreign policy has been reckless, chaotic, self-serving, and unconstitutional. Congress should vote this week to reassert its authority on behalf of the American people before he oversteps again. I also want to recognize the professionalism and skill of the American service members involved in this operation. While I don’t agree with the administration’s justification for this, I’m thankful that no service members were killed or seriously injured.”

Mark Kelly puts out a statement saying "The President of the United States just overthrew a foreign ruler and explained to the American people that this is about taking control of the oil reserves of a foreign nation." This is probably the strongest statement alongside Gallego's I've read.

I didn’t vote for this.

They are clearly testing him regularly against a baseline to determine the rate of cognitive decline.

Saying goodbye to your adult children, as they go back to the lives that we raised them to lead will never feel quite right. They are not supposed to be with us forever, but wouldn’t it be nice…

The @warriorsofficial.bsky.social have played on Christmas Day 13 years in a row. That means ushers and concessionaires and security guards and team staff haven't had Christmas off with their families in a very long time. Be nice to 'em.

Which Pac-12 programs are better off without the conference? - The IX Basketball Which former Pac-12 Conference teams are doing better and which are doing worse after abandoning the West Coast collective?

A lot has changed in the world of women's basketball since most of the Pac-12 Conference's programs decided to go their separate ways.

@macsmith413.bsky.social checks in to see which teams are doing better and which are doing worse without the Pac-12.

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Deeply classy.

Hurting people is not a factor in decision-making.

BREAKING: Mike Johnson just said he won't call a vote this year to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act — effectively guaranteeing they will expire at the end of this month.

So, apparently dashes are an AI thing? I've always loved me a dash.

Add “high maintenance” to that list

I don’t know Rob Reiner. But he made some of my favorite movies. And this is sad news on a sad weekend. So I will keep a prayer in my heart for those who did know him and love him and tell him thank you for the gifts you gave us all.

"Hi Michelle,
Just writing to say congratulations! The book is good to go and the interior and jacket are off to the printer."

February 17. Here we come.
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Making big things happen!!!!