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Married, Mom of twin boys, retired, living in the Pacific Northwest, BA in American Studies, SFSU, BTS fan Have spent time in southern Spain, Morocco, and Turkey. No DM unless we already know each other.
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Two words: Merrick Garland. I hate to say it, but it’s true.

submitted 22 days ago • 2191 comments

It would be fantastic if major federal institutions would acknowledge that the executive branch cannot legally unilaterally cancel or redistribute congressionally appropriated funding on ideological grounds and thus they have no legal obligation to comply with such directives

submitted 23 days ago • 897 comments

Not today, Satan

submitted 22 days ago • 382 comments

This isn’t DEI—it’s deadly short staffing. NEW: An FAA report says one air traffic controller was working two positions during the crash. “The position configuration was not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic.” Lives are at stake, and they know it.

submitted 23 days ago • 302 comments

This is a reminder that no one can convince Trump voters to no longer support Trump, better than Trump can.

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“The controller who was handling helicopters in the airport’s vicinity Wednesday night was also instructing planes that were landing and departing from its runways. Those jobs typically are assigned to two controllers, rather than one.”

submitted 23 days ago • 912 comments

Senator Adam Schiff goes off about Kash Patel at his Senate confirmation hearing: "How did we get here?!?! Where we are defending a nominee like this, who makes songs with convicts who attack law enforcement? How did we get here?!?" 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Happy 95th Birthday to the legendary Gene Hackman!

submitted 23 days ago • 458 comments

Commercial Airline Crash Fatalities BIDEN: Zero in four years. TRUMP: 67 in one week.

submitted 23 days ago • 118 comments

Gwen and I are sending love to those mourning the loss of their loved ones in the tragic accident at DCA last night. I’m grateful to the first responders who rushed to the scene under dangerous conditions. Hold your loved ones a little closer today.

submitted 23 days ago • 461 comments

Gosh, I remember when we had an actual president instead of a loudmouth bully who won't take responsibility for his actions.

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submitted 23 days ago • 2077 comments

This press conference on the DC crash is an embarrassment. Just a lot of rambling.

submitted 23 days ago • 6008 comments

Did you see Sen. Maggie Hassan, Democrat of New Hampshire hand RFK Jr. his @ss in the Senate hearings? If not, this is a must see moment. Watch it until the end when she destroys him for his utter ignorance. Call your Senators and demand they reject him at 202-224-3121. youtu.be/DuMeF2TohGY?....

submitted 23 days ago • 58 comments

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse reads the law that allows Kash Patel to give permission to the committee to get a transcript of his grand jury testimony. Kash Patel goes in circles and refuses to give them permission. What is Kash hiding?

submitted 23 days ago • 446 comments

Jim Acosta, we are with you.

submitted 23 days ago • 377 comments

Donold is blaming a plane crash that killed 67 people on “DEI” with zero evidence. He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials. It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.

submitted 23 days ago • 2359 comments

🚨BREAKING: New York appellate court UPHOLDS John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York. This reverses a lower court decision in a case from Newburgh, NY. This is a big victory for the minority voters who brought suit and voting rights in the Empire State. www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-yo...

submitted 23 days ago • 509 comments

NEW: At least 6 senior FBI officials have been ordered to resign or be fired by Monday. They include those that oversee cyber, national security and criminal investigations. www.cnn.com/2025/01/30/p...

submitted 23 days ago • 2171 comments

Kiah was set to join our faculty at Howard Law School in the Fall. She was a dedicated, brilliant civil rights lawyer poised to make a powerful difference in our world. Our hearts are broken & we pray for her family & friends. www.kwch.com/2025/01/30/c...

submitted 23 days ago • 2234 comments

i just cannot get over how much the administration’s response to the crash shows a profound disrespect for the lives of the people they are supposed to serve

submitted 23 days ago • 2185 comments

NYT: Trump fires 17 inspectors general in late-night purge www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...

submitted 28 days ago • 168 comments

Thank you!

submitted 27 days ago • 247 comments

Back with you at 10a eastern/7 pacific. Joining me to discuss the day's news: Rep. Rosa DeLauro Rep Mike Quigley @evanperez.bsky.social and Dr. William Schaffner ***plus... please tune in for some final thoughts at the end of today's show. See you soon.

submitted 25 days ago • 827 comments

Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.

submitted 25 days ago • 8301 comments

My first Substack: Hold on to the truth. open.substack.com/pub/jimacost...

submitted 25 days ago • 767 comments

Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!

submitted 24 days ago • 4663 comments

About the presidency, Harry Truman famously said “the buck stops here.” Trump is trying to pass the buck and blame everybody but his administration for the DC plane crash. This is a time for consoling the families and investigating the cause of this tragedy, not shameful finger pointing.

submitted 23 days ago • 701 comments

This is my favorite picture of Stonewall. They knew they were getting arrested just for being LGBTQ+. Yet... they're still here, standing outside of the boarded up Stonewall Inn, smiling as the world was at a fever pitch of hatred against them. I think about it a lot in moments like this.

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Democracy Docket will never back down. It will never compromise. It does not obey. If you are looking to support a fiercely independent, pro-democracy news platform, consider becoming a Democracy Docket member today. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/

submitted 25 days ago • 142 comments

We strongly urge you not to resign and recommend seeking legal counsel!

submitted 25 days ago • 278 comments

I GOT ADMITTED TO A MASTERS PROGRAM AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY!!!!!! #blacksky

submitted 25 days ago • 1880 comments

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submitted 25 days ago • 1058 comments

“I coached football long enough to know that, when somebody draws up a playbook, they plan on using it.” @governorwalz.mn.gov We told you. We told you. We told you.

submitted 25 days ago • 606 comments

Current pop country music captures the movement of the right. Hardly any singing about poverty, relationships, or making one’s way in a tough world, but countless songs that go like “I don’t give a fuck if you hate my fifty thousand dollar truck.” No one even knew about your truck bro, relax

submitted 25 days ago • 195 comments

Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last. Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.

submitted 25 days ago • 1031 comments

BREAKING: Jim Acosta has just issued the following powerful words in his farewell address to CNN viewers: “Don’t give into the lies. Don’t give into the fear. Hold onto the truth and to hope”

submitted 25 days ago • 214 comments

working on a lil something dedicated to el*n xoxo can’t wait to show the finished project 🫶🏻

submitted 25 days ago • 281 comments

This is why MAGA was so angry at a Christian bishop who asked Trump to do as Jesus asked and show mercy. (Matthew 5:7) They won't let Jesus get in the way of being mean to people in need. They are Christians only when it comes to preening, not when it comes to helping.

submitted 25 days ago • 97 comments

ATTN: Meals on Wheels is federally funded. Please donate, or better yet, check on your neighbors to see if they need food! www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/learn-more/n...

submitted 25 days ago • 203 comments

Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.

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CNN's Jim Acosta signing off: "I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too." I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too. Pass it on.

submitted 25 days ago • 688 comments

Ahead of Karoline Leavitt's first press briefing at the White House... She allegedly didn't give back $200k in excess campaign donations. This is who they are.

submitted 25 days ago • 646 comments