I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

The parting message from the late Jane Goodall. Passed on October 1, 2025. Her extraordinary legend of endless love will live on. ❣️🕯️

#AlanWatts #Philosophy #Life

Today I'm thinking about the fact that the first Black person elected to Congress, John Willis Menard in 1868, was never sworn in and seated.

He won a special election for the US House in Louisiana after the previous rep died, but his white opponent (a Democrat, of course) contested the election.

Hard to not declare that Mr. Orangepaint is bonkers:)

Dolly Parton Donations Helped In Developing Coronavirus Vaccine Dolly Parton's donations have contributed to the development of a coronavirus vaccine. Fans say this is just one reason why the singer continues to be an American hero.

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One guest, a retired major general, was asked about Hegseth's dismissal of the rules of engagement. He answered: "The words the president and secretary of defense are those of potential war criminals."

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

i desperately want everyone involved in the destruction of USAID to have to, st the very least, answer to the american people for the suffering and misery they have caused apnews.com/article/myan...

As always, follow the money….

Mike Johnson Condemns Bad Bunny Super Bowl Choice, Floats Wild Replacement The House speaker joins a burgeoning chorus of MAGA Republicans claiming to have never heard of the Puerto Rican superstar before dismissing him.

Gyatdayum. This Christofascist mofer has now hopefully lit the fuse for an outraged public who will come out in millions for the Oct 14 protests 👍👏. C'MON 🇺🇸‼️

And WHOTF is Lee fuckin Greenwood? Yeeeeesh.

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"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

They’re not acting like they’re in a four-year term.

They’re acting like they’re in an everlasting dictatorship.

Are we all clear on this?

Pedophiles flock together

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This is the app I'm almost done building.
It's called Democracy Wins!

Among other things, it gives people a daily action idea for increased civic engagement and collective empowerment.

Its focus is on preserving & defending democracy by informing and connecting people.

In fairness, Donald *has* transformed the Oval Office into the lobby of a Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Pritzker is right. They want to normalize troops in cities so they can steal every election just like Putin does.

I Refuse to Stay Silent. Will You? Read more here.

I refuse to let hopelessness prevail. This may just be one essay, by a lawyer few have heard of, in a newsletter read by a fraction of the public. But I will not stay silent.

Will you?
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-re...

"Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared."

Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943

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My family has lived in this country for a long time. I was always very proud to be an American. The last 8 months have changed that. Even more than his last 4 years.

Not looking to leave, but we need to find a way to make this better. For everyone

Nobody deserves it more than

This.

This is Trump's Health Care Plan for America and Americans.

Chicago police officers peppered sprayed by ice.

When is enough enough

An apt description of the cancer.

The United States can be described as fundamentally generous and tolerant. The people who are neither - Conservatives - who can't succeed or integrate here, seem to have decided it's not working for them and want it ruined and angry and broken to accommodate their ruined, angry and broken lives.

Don’t give an inch

Stand firm, Chicago! This is the way!