Speak the Truth. Protect the Vulnerable

Omg, the racism would be INTENSE. Can you even imagine it?

A great reminder. As one of those straight white men, I try hard to remember that my allyship needs to be active, but with a significant dose of humility that I might not have the right understanding and to be willing to update my priors hard. I’m not always good at that, but I try.

Philanthropies Strike a Promising Deal to Turn Back H.I.V.

A drug that provides near-perfect protection against HIV with shots just twice a year will be made available at $40 per patient annually in low- and middle-income countries, offering new hope for ending the HIV epidemic.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/h...

Omg whut

Epstein Birthday Letter With Trump’s Signature Revealed Lawyers for Epstein’s estate have given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book.

Exclusive: Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book, including the letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist.

I’m in Mastriano’s district and the fascism is strong with that guy. Knew the guy who ran against him for senate and did well, but obviously not a really competitive district. Mastriano is gonna run for gov again, and communicating with his office as constituent is so frustrating.

Just photo ops. No town halls, no events, just scheduled visits to businesses and delivering books to libraries…… and of course voting to take away rights and stuff.

He’s my Rep. It sucks hard, but we’re dedicated. Fuck Mastriano as well who is worse than this guy.

As a public school teacher in BRIGHT RED central PA I’m making sure my room is a safe place for all my LGBTQ students. Will do so forever. All my students deserve respect and care.

Just not light treason. We’ve had enough treason for a while.

The fact that Dems have to pander to a base that - at least in theory - believes it is fighting Fascists tells you all you need to know about why Democrats are so far an ineffective opposition.

If they really believed they were up against Nazis, anyone who is "not-Nazi" would get their vote.

John Roberts signals intention to finish the job - Lawyers, Guns & Money The bait: John Roberts rules Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional, but don’t worry, “Section 2 is permanent, applies nationwide, and is not at issue in this case.” The switch — “whoo...

Shorter John Roberts: "Section 2 of the 15th Amendment violates the 15th and 14th Amendments.” www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/08/john...

How does this help Americans have affordable health care? Shouldn't the legislature, of which you are a part, have the final word on taxes for Americans? Why aren't you (and your colleagues) advocating for lower taxes (in the form of tariffs).

Aside from that, the EU trade deal will not put tariffs on pharmaceuticals that will ultimately make health care in the US MORE expensive. Despite voting for increased cuts to Medicaid and lower payments for SNAP, you have said you are for reductions in the cost to Americans for health care.

Today’s message to my reps:

I still have yet to hear from you about how it is acceptable for the information about people who were involved with Jeffery Epstein to remain unknown to the public. Do you not agree with PA Rep. Perry that this information should be brought to light?

Oh, so THESE files can be released easy……. But THOSE files‽ I called my rep today and will do so every day this summer. I don’t think they are 4D chess on this one.

Called my deep Republican Red Rep, release the Epstein files. If I have to call everyday I will.

I mean, he’s not wrong…. I mean, he is incredibly wrong on all points seemingly ever, but… yeah, it was a lack of voters voting for you my dude. What a douche.

and over 5,000 children were food insecure, do you think that these cuts will lead to better access to food for these constituents? Will PA do anything to help these people to get enough to eat? I haven’t heard any posts or comments from you on how more Pennsylvanians can be food secure…
#blueinPA

Greetings Sen. Mastriano,
The recently passed budget act from the Federal government cut SNAP benefits as part of its legislation. Given that in 2023, according to the Central Penn Food Bank, 1 in 8 Franklin County residents didn’t know where their next meal was coming from

Local Police Dept. is hiring. Minimum requirement is Diploma or GED. I am a teacher. Minimum requirement is a bachelors at least…. I’m sorry, but why aren’t cops required to have higher ed? I mean I can guess why, but I’m still annoyed.

Using data from UW Medicine facilities, including Harborview Medical Center, the study counted 282 injuries from e-scooter use between 2018-23. The people injured tended to be younger and more likely to be women, and the vast majority of injuries were from falling.

E-scooters are remarkably safe: Seattle had fewer than 300 injuries in more than 4 million rides.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

And by that you ENTIRELY PRECEDENTED!!! 😳🙃

Called 1 senator, my US rep, sent message to other senator who has no VM apparently. Contact your reps.

W.E.B. Du Bois on Robert E. Lee:

“Either he knew what slavery meant when he helped maim and murder thousands in its defense, or he did not. If he did not he was a fool. If he did, Robert Lee was a traitor and a rebel–not indeed to his country, but to humanity and humanity’s God.”

Jesús García - Wikipedia

TIL about Jesus Garcia, the hero of Nacozari de Garcia, also known as the Mexican Casey Jones who saved the town from a train of dynamite that was on fire. You should also learn about him: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jes%C3%...

Seriously, take the opposite of that sentence… “had as their primary motivating factor increasing the number of people who died.” I mean, Joni Ernst might like it, but damn, saving lives is such a small bar to jump over.

Like maybe the opposite of whatever Douthat thinks is reality? Like he’s useful in that he is objectively 100% wrong?

YouTube video by Screen Themes Pearl Harbor (2001) - 'December 7th' scene - Part 1 [1080p]

Michael Bay, like the shitty director he is, put a digital John McClane in Pearl Harbor, one of the dumbest movies ever. He appears at 2:18…

youtu.be/sJMuqdzz7Lw?...