Sandra

Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉🎊The past couple of years were brutal. Here’s hoping this one is a little more gentle on all of us. To all of you facing the outrageous prices of health insurance premiums more than doubling…I feel you. I’m one of you. I have no words for this cruel reality.

Shortly after midnight, in the old beaux-arts city hall subway station, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City. Let's fucking go! 🙌🙏💪👏✊️👇

Breaking News: Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and child of Caroline Kennedy, died at 35. She recently wrote of her battle with leukemia in The New Yorker. nyti.ms/4pjDWiz

‘Blew my mind’: Single mom receives generous Christmas gift from Taylor Swift while working at Chiefs stadium A single mom got the surprise of a lifetime from Taylor Swift on Christmas Day.

‘Blew my mind’: Single mom receives generous Christmas gift from Taylor Swift while working at Chiefs stadium

Malcolm-Jamal Warner is being remembered as a hero, artist and proud girl dad. In this week’s cover story, Us honors the #CosbyShow star’s life, legacy and the love pouring in from Hollywood and beyond. Read more: bit.ly/4mgxt6P or in Us Weekly’s latest issue on newsstands now.

@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Democrats can't live by the old rules... We've got to put everything on the table... Governors across the country who have the ability (maybe it's the ones where we've got trifectas) we've got to do everything we can to stand up to what Trump and Abbott are trying to do."

Thank you for mentioning Victoria. I miss her amazing journalism, wisdom, kindness, humor, and compassion. She was one of my favorite straight shooters with the absolute truth.

ICYMI: “Rep. @brotherjones.bsky.social has filed a bill to ban law enforcement officers in Tennessee, including ICE, from wearing masks while making arrests (and ID themselves) — the “Stop American Gestapo Act” www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...

The actual disrespect this administration has for the office of the presidency is truly mind boggling.

Justice Sotomayor dissenting on birthright citizenship case: "The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the Government makes no attempt to hide it. Yet, shamefully, this Court plays along. Because I will not be complicit in so grave an attack on our system of law, I dissent."

almost ten years ago.
what a different world this would be if people had listened instead of mocking her.

Hahaha. Right?!?

Today is one of those news days when we desperately need our fave journalist Victoria Brownworth here to give us her much respected opinions. Oh, how I miss her. 😢

North Carolina Passes HB 237 and Bans Medical Masks in Public This discriminatory and ableist bill puts lives at risk and further isolates vulnerable people from society. It's pandering to anti-maskers who seek to punish disabled and high risk individuals.

“This bill effectively discourages ALL masking - during an airborne pandemic and with another potential pandemic looming due to continued spread of H5N1. It WILL cost lives”

Bringing back an old article in light of the No Kings protester who was arrested for masking:

At a time when other politicians attempted to distort the truth and disrupt our state, we stayed true to the virtues of the Land of Lincoln.

As long as I'm governor, Illinois will uphold our Midwestern and American values — by treating people with dignity, respect, and fairness.

A photo of Taylor Swift on stage. Text reads: "Taylor Swift Buys Back Rights to Her First 6 Albums."

Taylor Swift announced on Friday that she had bought back the rights to her first six albums. Swift said that her record-breaking Eras Tour helped make her acquisition of the masters. She did not disclose the price. nyti.ms/3FgfXzZ

For all of my fellow Victoria Brownworth supporters…this was posted on that other site by Victoria’s wife’s bestie. I have seen breaking news stories this week of which I would love to be able to read Victoria’s perspective. I will really miss her truth telling. 😥

So thrilled for Taylor!! It is about time!!

Mourning the death of Victoria Brownworth posting an image from her X account.

Victoria Brownworth was such a wonderful presence & inspiration to so many - so sad to hear she isn't coming home. What a fighter. This image from X where she was much followed, admired and always so kind to all.

Remembering Writer Victoria A. Brownworth - Philadelphia Gay News Victoria A. Brownworth — who has worked for PGN since she was a 17-year-old college student — died on May 22.

Remembering writer Victoria A. Brownworth. A true legend and icon of queer media epgn.com/2025/05/27/r...

Same. She was one of the very few follows I truly missed when I left that other app. Kept up with her through others and through Google. She will be dearly missed.

Protest Drowns Out GOP Press Conference and More Bad News For Trump A loud Nashville demonstration, Kansas denies Trump’s demand, Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes sounds the alarm, and more

There was a protest yesterday in Nashville, TN, putting a spotlight on horrible GOP Rep. Andy Ogles, and the anti-immigrant hate he spews.

During the propaganda session, demonstrators could be heard banging against the doors and walls—the noise drowning out Ogles and his lies.

More here:

Remembering Writer Victoria A. Brownworth - Philadelphia Gay News Victoria A. Brownworth — who has worked for PGN since she was a 17-year-old college student — died on May 22.

epgn.com/2025/05/27/r...

Beautifully written. #VictoriaBrownworth

I agree. She was really special. The last time I saw a tweet from her regarding joining here, she said she didn’t have the energy nor time to do what needed to be done to set up an account. :( She will be dearly missed.

@morgfair.bsky.social Hi Morgan. Wanted to make sure you knew about the death of the lovely inside and out Victoria Brownworth from twitter. 😥 I remember seeing the two of you tweeting online way back before I left that app. Knew you would want to know. Hope you are doing well.

President Biden was walking through the airport, and Americans who ran into him gave him handshakes and genuine warmth.

I love how he is humbled by admiration instead of demanding it.

This moment showcases his enduring connection with everyday Americans who support and care for him.

I’m so sad. 😥Followed her on the other site for many years and continued to keep up with her through others and google after I left. She was one of a very few I truly missed. Always valued her opinions and perspectives and she was gracious and personable. What a force she was for good.

Same. She had so much more to give the world and will be sorely missed.

Victoria Brownworth @VABVOX The Wife's Bestie here. It is with a heavy heart that I must report that Victoria passed away yesterday morning. It was a gentle and peaceful ending to her long fight against cancer. She loved her X community and I hope she will be remembered here. Please remember her in your prayers. 7:30 PM • 5/23/25

Lesbian activist and journalist Victoria Brownworth (aka VABVOX on Twitter) has died.

She was a dear friend for many years, and I know her voice was important to many others.

May her memory be a blessing.

Well said. I’ve been so sad since I found this out earlier today. My one tiny bit of joy at hearing this news is knowing she is reunited with her beloved wife.