"Behind all the offense, though, things that matter deeply to the American people are going largely unnoticed."
Because GOP criminal malfeasance:
MAGA representatives have been introducing a slew of measures to the new Congress, many of which incorporate the plans of Project 2025 into legislation.
Your letter tonight tells us that we should establish a true and functional Opposition - shadow cabinet etc, to counteract their everlasting lies, misinformation and disinformation and whatever that entails- as it happens or are promoted on every level. @jbf1755.bsky.social is a huge proponent!
I would like a podcast that only gives us the GOP lies of the day, with the truth. State the lie (and who said it) and State the Truth. No editorializing, no jokes, no discussion. A daily podcast that might last five minutes. That would be helpful.
One has to wonder what would happen if these fires started burning Jan 21.
Other than severely overplaying their hand and in ways that cause pain to those who voted for him, how does the tide start to turn in 2026? The list of bills in the making sounds horrifying!
My mornings wouldn't be complete without waking up to your overnight email! I always look forward to it and share it with my mom. Thanks for the hard work and diligence! xo
Serious question- and please excuse my naivete with politics- but couldn't his actions, threatening sovereign nations without cause, be impeachable? It would be a stretch to call it treason but I think it could fall under other acts. The majority of us would never support/want these actions!
Unfortunately repubs hold a majority in both chambers now. He’s done so much that’s impeachable but the reprehensible right refuse to hold him accountable bc they like power too much.
So much distraction pushing the worst of the news off the front pages. The expansion BS has drowned out the Project 2025 legislation and crap nominees. God help us survive 2.0.
I'm extremely ticked off at local AZ pages mocking CA. Not one single veteran in a room of 20 joined me in engaging this man with education & confusion. I few laughed at me mocking him saying those fires are blowing East, we're next. 😆 He left in confusion, me being the only to react to his "humor"
I was stuck in the VA waiting room today & heard a man shouting that Dems were trying to burn down America by starting fires in CA & here in AZ plus how mad he was AZ was sending firefighters. I messed with him & ended with "This is America & we don't treat fellow Americans this way, we send help."🤦♀️
Jimmy Carter ‘s grandson spoke at the funeral this morning telling some very funny stories about his grandfather. The audience laughed heartily but Trump did not. He takes himself seriously and can’t laugh spontaneously. He never leaves the character he plays.
My LA City Firefighter nephew lives in Altadena with 2 other firefighters: his father in law and his brother in law. The house burned to the ground yesterday, so sad.
Until the winds subside, these are fires you don’t “put out,” you just do everything you can to get people out of harm’s way.
I’ve followed you from the very first letter and I’ve learned so much from you over the years. I must admit, I grow weary at the immense task we have before us to overcome the hateful ideology that is MAGA. But, I’m still here and I continue to share your wisdom. Thank you for that.
I’m so glad you post your letters in BlueSky! I’m not opening Facebook. I do receive emails, but here I can 💟 click to let you know I’m reading your letter and appreciate you! Thank you!
The ABCDEs of US crises:
Authoritarian rule by tech billionaires driven by the TESCREALism.
BRICS competition and de-dollarization.
Climate change catastrophies.
Dismantling and reallocation of "the people's" assets; e.g. USPS, Social Security, Medicare, etc.
Economic crash worse than 2007-2008.
I really appreciate your depth of historical knowledge & skill in showing how history informs current events.
However, the fake department Musk & Vivek are using to stuff their own pockets is pronounce "dōZH", rhymes with "loge". It's an intentional match of the crypto Musk has a large position in.
I did - in 1990 when they were trying to tear down Roe v Wade. I told people that if gawd had wanted me to be a damn cow, she wouldn’t have given me a brain. I still stand by that statement.
My heart goes out to the people of California. The orange nightmare blames the Governor. He will never admit that climate change is a reality. He wants to
Pollute the planet more and annex our neighbors and Greenland. What a disaster that would be. The mad king taking over other countries crazy man.
A lot of folks are saying it’s just four years. Hang tight. But these maga morons are trying to undo 50 years of progress that will take 50 years to repair.
While Donald blames Gov Newsom, Donald threatens to take over Canada while Canadian firefighters are doing their best to help the crisis in California and Donald denies climate change as the problem. Gee, who IS the problem here?
P2025 has been renamed America First, and they are deadly serious about implementing every word and always have been. It is the only plan they are following.
I had other thoughts while reading abt a sibling who became known as "Not Me" bc it always was them (accusations are always confessions for 45) until I got to that last gut punch of a line.
How about "...health care for **men should also address the needs of wo*men, families, & communities" instead?
Also, I think we should be loudly pointing out that he never pays his bills. Can we use that to undercut his blustering about thinking he has the right to claim other countries?
As a 40 year Californian, you really should lead with climate change. Terms like "unusually hot" made more sense 20 years ago - now, it's the new (and accelerating) normal.
Desal is expensive, energy intensive, ecologically damaging. There are no silver bullets to most complex problems-- a portfolio of sustainable solutions is best even though it isn't simple or attention-grabbing.
The cost of desalination has been decreasing, and it's becoming a more viable option for many countries. "There are approximately 16,000 operational desalination plants, located across 177 countries. Also, micro plants operate near almost every natural gas or fracking facility in the United States."
Pres Biden needs to step out of his comfort zone and order her to publish it. Everyone needs to call/write/email/text the White House that he should do so.
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Because GOP criminal malfeasance:
MAGA representatives have been introducing a slew of measures to the new Congress, many of which incorporate the plans of Project 2025 into legislation.
"Trump’s accusations that Biden committed a crime more likely to be Trump himself—taking bribes from a foreign company—also in the news today"
Thx HCR
Other than severely overplaying their hand and in ways that cause pain to those who voted for him, how does the tide start to turn in 2026? The list of bills in the making sounds horrifying!
Until the winds subside, these are fires you don’t “put out,” you just do everything you can to get people out of harm’s way.
Authoritarian rule by tech billionaires driven by the TESCREALism.
BRICS competition and de-dollarization.
Climate change catastrophies.
Dismantling and reallocation of "the people's" assets; e.g. USPS, Social Security, Medicare, etc.
Economic crash worse than 2007-2008.
However, the fake department Musk & Vivek are using to stuff their own pockets is pronounce "dōZH", rhymes with "loge". It's an intentional match of the crypto Musk has a large position in.
Just emphasizing the ridiculousness of it and we love her for it.
Pollute the planet more and annex our neighbors and Greenland. What a disaster that would be. The mad king taking over other countries crazy man.
Can’t wait to read it in a couple of hours.
Staying tuned in to Heather Cox Richardson.
How about "...health care for **men should also address the needs of wo*men, families, & communities" instead?
Keep on keeping on!