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mom, grandmom, cousin, CBT psychotherapist and clinical director. Democracy defender then, now, always.
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Best pope of my lifetime. God bless his memory.

If we want to continue to be a democracy, we can not abandon Ukraine

If you have a public platform & spent years calming everyone down, telling us Trump was not a danger,was not racist, & arguing that the best way to deal w/Trump was to laugh at him, berated ppl who used the word fascist, insisted that the two parties are the same, admit YOU WERE WRONG.

Sixty seconds of thoughts on the importance of people power if Trump decides to ignore the courts.

"The security of the world is at stake." Well worth watching President Zelenskyy's interview on 60 Minutes www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...

Last week, I voted against House Republicans' disastrous budget framework that would cut Medicaid to the tune of $880 billion, threatening care for 1 in 4 Delawareans. (1/2)

Thank you, Sen. Van Hollen, for standing up not just for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his family but for every American who believes in due process. We can't stop speaking out until he is home and this administration is forced to stop its horrific practice of kidnapping people without charge or trial.

If we fit, we sit.. 😂

This is absolutely wrong. The naval academy cancelled a speech by a well known and inspiring guy because they want to protect their students from…. The truth?!? How far have they fallen.. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/o...

We oppose Trump targeting opponents for persecution like a royal despot So say 100’s of former gov officials of BOTH parties—from every GOP admin since Nixon & about a dozen from Trump‘s first term! We stand w/ Miles Taylor, Chris Krebs & ALL those attacked www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/u...

Remind me, what have you done that is useful? Or is it just constant sucking up to Putin?

Taking this one step further… which we should do, all the time… it would not surprise me, in the least, if this administration staged a terrorist attack precisely *because* it will give them unprecedented leeway to exploit and exert draconian controls. After all, Hitler did it first, and it worked.

www.thedailybeast.com/pope-snubs-v...

250 years ago today America began its march toward independence at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The battles marked “No Kings Day, Part I.” Today millions of Americans will take part in “No Kings Day, Part II.”

When a tyrant starts to stutter and sends signals that his outlandish demands were sent without his authority, you know he’s a paper tiger. That’s when you’ve gotta double down on your resistance! www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/b...

Eliminating Head Start. Laying off all the CDC employs who work on lead poisoning. Discrediting childhood vaccines during a measles outbreak. Cutting funds for school lunches. A look at some of the under-the-radar ways the Trump administration is waging war on America's children: wapo.st/4jcUg2f

I’m ready. Are you?

What RFK Jr. said was reprehensible. He should be ashamed of himself and step down.

It’s weird how you can accomplish things by simply trying to do them

Sleep Sweet, BlueSky 💙

RFK Jr. is very loud and very WRONG about Autism. 1. It’s not a disease 2. There are thousands of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder who pay taxes, have jobs, can use the bathroom on their own, and are thriving in life.

Trump Administration Live Updates: Senator Meets With Wrongly Deported Maryland Man in El Salvador www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...

Time for a Civic Uprising www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...

Chris Krebs is America’s next profile in courage. The entire nation should support this honorable and courageous fellow citizen.

Judge Xinis (the judge in the Abrego Garcia case) should find President Trump in contempt of court.

They saw the iceberg, stayed on deck, and lit cigars to watch the ship sink the “others.” Woopsie.

Brave, courageous, powerful statement from Abrego Garcia's wife, Jennifer. Watch, cry a little, share and let's keep fighting everyone.

“I will not stop fighting until I see my husband alive. Kilmar, if you can hear me, stay strong.” Jennifer Vasquez Sura, wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland father who was deported to El Salvador, speaks before a court hearing on her husband's case.

Words to live by! 😊 I hope you all have a fantastic Thursday, and don't forget to spread a little kindness today! 🌞💙🌎🕊

Vacations are Needed for a Healthy Life

Deffo!

"So many children died." - If one of Ukraine's allies (America) shows weakness to Russia, they’ll just carry on their outrageous and unjust war. The only way to negotiate with Russia is from a position of strength. www.france24.com/en/video/202...

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This is grotesque. I am 77 and went to my neurologist last week. I go twice a year now because of my concerns about dementia. I've seen two friends go down with it, screaming. I don't have dementia, the doc confirms. In fact, I am so clear-headed that I can say "Fuck Robert F. Kennedy Jr."

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

Massive crowd at Boston’s city hall plaza for the #HandsOff protest against Trump and Musk

Wow

Oh wow: Portland Oregon is NOT KIDDING #handsoff

100,000+ people marched at the #HandsOff rally in New York!

MASSIVE turnout in Yavapai County 😳 Over 1600 people showed up to the #HandsOff Rally in #PrescottAZ to show you what democracy looks like! In #solidarity with our fellow Americans nationwide who know what time it is ✊ @indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com

#handsoff