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Traveler, hiker, dancer, political wonk. Lover of funk and Motown, animals wild and domesticated, and observational humor. Dedicated to listening before speaking, hearing before acting, and learning while teaching. DC/MI/Global.
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There are widespread reports of ICE agents abducting people while masked, without warrants or identification. Due to recent events, we strongly advise: do not open your door or car for anyone you don’t know. That’s the message. No need to elaborate.

A few clips from my hike to Vernal Falls and Clark Point in Yosemite. Probably a top-5 hike all time for me so far.

This is not normal. A sitting president refusing to call the governor of a state after two elected officials were shot, one fatally, is beyond words. A typical president, regardless of politics, would pick up the phone. Offer condolences.

Both sides news coverage is killing democracy and there is no place where it is more dangerous that in how legacy media covers the GOP attacks on free and fair elections. For my latest and to access all Democracy Docket premium content, sign-up now. newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-meblu...

CNN: "Breaking just moments ago. New data showing consumers cut back spending sharply last month ... this does appears to at least partially be driven by a hangover from tariffs."

Since January 6th, MAGA has been normalizing political violence. Now, after what happened in Minnesota, they’re normalizing political assassinations. We cannot let MAGA turn America into a nation of conspiracy theories and thug violence.

#GVerse #MustWatch - If You Agree Hit the Like ❤️ & Repost!!!

Netanyahu began this war with his attack on Iran. In the process, he sabotaged US-Iran negotiations on nuclear issues and assassinated Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator. The US must not be dragged into another illegal Netanyahu war – either militarily or financially.

Dear Squeaky Tank, Thank you for your service. 🫡

If over twelve million people protested my birthday I genuinely think I would launch myself into space

Please enjoy this photo of our new kitten Bobby and our mostly confused dog Ralph

Trump says mass deportations are urgent—but not if they mess with his donors’ pockets. ICE was told to back off farms & hotels 'cause it was bad for business. But LA and Chicago? Open season. Please be for real—this is the weaponization of government against cities that refuse to bow down to him.

‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans

Photo from The Hill's Al Weaver (from Xitter) catches Tina Smith confronting Mike Lee.

#booksky

Yeah. That’s what caused your pathetic birthday parade to fail. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

There are no words for this level of evil and selfishness. It sounds like the DIL is the smartest of the bunch. At least she’s not putting her child in harms way. That more than I can say for these nitwits. Hell isn’t hot enough.

as someone prone to directly confronting people for stuff they say online, that from lee is the face of someone who did not expect to be confronted for something he said online

This is perfect

I was a military wife for 25 years, and I am a military mom. I am so angry at the rapist in chief for humiliating the Army. For making what should have been a celebration for them into a statement for himself and because of this their day was an embarrassment. #fucktrump

"Bluesky is dead." Meanwhile, on Bluesky...

You gotta love it. E. Jean Carroll trolling the Oval Office criminal on X.

Day 1332 of sobriety

The Minnesota shooter apparently used data broker websites to find the home addresses of the people he shot and murdered. Congress has had years to do something about data brokers and they've sided with the tech lobby over and over again. Their inaction is deadly.

My cat has just informed me that 3 minutes without being petted is severe neglect and she is threatening to call the animal abuse hotline.

My office and the New York Community Trust are awarding $3.2 million to 34 community environmental organizations to support pollinator conservation efforts across New York.   These funds are a down payment on a more sustainable future for future generations of New Yorkers.

At the No Kings rally I attended on Saturday in Western Washington, solidarity was in the air. We chanted, "The people, united, will never be defeated" for a solid five minutes straight, as one. We meant it. Every word.

A win! A federal judge has ordered the government to restore hundreds of NIH grants slashed by the Trump administration, ruling the cuts were discriminatory against minorities and LGBTQ individuals. The judge said he’d have to be “blind” not to see the discrimination and declared the cuts illegal.

G7 tactics

You may be struggling today, but one day soon things will be better. Some days are just struggly. Ups and downs are part of the deal

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When he put his hand on his shoulder 😭

We won’t amplify it, but the president posting that Dems are “sick of mind” and “hate our country” immediately after 2 Dem lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes is the opposite of leadership. Gas on the fire.

Wishing everyone on a peaceful evening as we continue to fight for our democracy.

BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity. This is a major win for public health.