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@nicollewallace.bsky.social Ian Bassin was on the other day and brought up “the Fourth Founding.” I would love to hear a full discussion about that—I think it could provide a great focal point for the pro-democracy coalition.

Yes this. As much as I care about precise language, at a time when so many are traumatized by what they are experiencing and seeing on a daily basis, how about setting the academic standards aside for a minute. A little grace would be nice.

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If this is how this administration responds to a Senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, and to day laborers throughout California and across the country.

We will hold this administration accountable.

We can avoid this in the future by having age and term limits for the presidency, congress, and courts

Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media.
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏

YouTube video by The Daily Show Rutger Bregman - “Moral Ambition” | The Daily Show

On @thedailyshow.com with Jon Stewart!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=djKB...

#moralambition

This is a shockingly mistaken understanding of due process by Stephen Miller. It is likely this misunderstanding that is informing the President’s misunderstanding.

Mango the dog finds her toys

“This may be the most uncomfortable place in the room, but it’s next to my toy basket.” Mango

Discharge petition please

Orange Monday

Fam, remember three years ago when Cory Booker brought tears to all of our eyes when he lifted up Ketanji Brown Jackson?

“You are worthy.”

That’s who he is. That’s who he’s always been.
@booker.senate.gov

Misha bathes Mango

Not every am, but regular event Misha bathes Mango

Chris Murphy

I think the Democratic response should include several people who have been hurt by the administration telling their personal stories.

Mango

Yes I am

YouTube video by Katie Couric “Democracy Is Fragile” and Trump’s Threat to Us All, With Heather Cox Richardson

#HeatherCoxRichardson #KatieCouric @katiecouric.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social #authoritarianism #journalism #strongman #democracy youtu.be/f-78R0monV4?...

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Marco pontificates like a 12 year old

Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.

I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x

Several conversations today w people in the key executive departments. And while the particulars are hard to pin down my impression is that the Musk take over stuff is considerably worse than is being presented in the press. By this I don’t necessarily things they *done* yet but the level of …

YouTube video by PoliticsGirl What The F***?!

Dude. I'm Pissed.
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I’m definitely with JVL on this. Admittedly, we will need to come up with a productive way forward (so I’m grateful for Sarah’s perseverance), but I need to sit in my disgust and disillusionment for a while.

A few days ago I was thinking about the “there are 20 million of us” sticker and thinking we could update that

YouTube video by Machine Pun Kelly BlueSky for Beginners

It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners.

I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.

Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...

Yay!

Mango is keeping me sane