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Psych Professor, among other things. I like nachos, too. 💙
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This is a terrible move @msnbc.com. Terrible. The @joy.msnbc.com was a critical part of the evening line-up and @joyannreid.bsky.social brings trenchant political analysis that no one else in the evening line-up has brought. I urge you to reconsider this. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/b...

He nails it.

Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has published a letter sent to him by Trump’s Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him for criticizing Elon Musk.

I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day :) Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.

How we did it: Texas Won’t Study How Its Abortion Ban Impacts Women, So We Did

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Pritzker: If we don’t want to repeat history, then for god’s sake, in this moment, we better be strong enough to learn from it.

A Missouri Representative has filed a bill to track pregnancies in the state. HB 807 will: "Maintain a central registry of each expectant mother who is at risk for seeking an abortion of her unborn child and make the same available to a prospective adoptive parent who has completed screenings."

NEW 👀: As predicted, Judge Ho has ordered a hearing for 2 p.m. this Wednesday to explore why the DOJ has moved to dismiss the charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/n...

Target's shareholders lost $15 billion of net worth in their holdings of Target common stock when Target announced they were dropping DEI initiatives.

Can confirm. Therapists and investment advisors are going to need therapy.

✅ DEI Employer of the Day™ DSW "We believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI], and call on our associates, customers, and communities to hold us accountable to showing it every day." The NAACP Black Consumer Advisory encourages consumers to 'buy-in' on companies that back their values.

“I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”

Arguably *the* central story of American life in the 21st century. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/b...

BREAKING: NBC News has obtained a letter from then-acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Danielle Sassoon alleging that NYC Mayor Eric Adams' attorney proposed a "quid pro quo" to Trump's Justice Department. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

There is a lot going on right now and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Just remember the 20-60-10 rule! After 20 minutes of work, take a 60-minute stroll through the forest and hug 10 trees (at least). They need love too!

A nice op-ed attacking Trump by some guy named Mitch McC— … wait what??

I don’t want to know when my food is “best by.” I want to know at which point eating it will kill me

‘You Can’t Let This Happen,’ Says Fundraising Email From Sitting U.S. Congressperson

Given developments at the Kennedy Center, effective today I am resigning as artistic advisor to the NSO. Not for me. It’s been a wonderful 8 years working with Kennedy Center President Deb Rutter, fellow artistic advisor Renee Fleming, NSO artistic administrator Justin Ellis, and the entire NSO

When North Korea thinks you’ve gone too far with crazy shit.

The DuPage County courthouse will no longer bear the name of the late U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde.

Flamingo Gardens’ animal sanctuary. Davie, FL

Patel accused of perjuring himself: Senate Judiciary's Dick Durbin has sent a letter to the DOJ inspector general accusing FBI Director nominee Kash Patel of secretly orchestrating the firings of FBI officials — despite Patel testifying that he was not aware of any such plan. tinyurl.com/3y9mbdab

"Persons who make private determinations of the law and refuse to obey an order generally risk criminal contempt even if the order is ultimately ruled incorrect." --SCOTUS (1975)

"No white people during Kendrick's halftime show? So much for diversity" Oh you didn't hear? DEI got canceled. He clearly hired the best people for the job 😌

Trump has spent literally half of his presidency at Mar-a-Lago.

Google removing Black History month from their calendars WHILE we’re in the midst of Black History Month is vile behavior. They also removed Pride Month.

Who is going to be hurt by cuts to the Fed Govt? The map below highlights all counties that are above the median in share of income received from the Fed Gov't. Lots of counties that voted for Trump to make their lives better are highlighted. (Doesn't include Soc Sec, Medicare, Medicaid.)

Hi Bluesky! Glad to be here.

If you’re in line to sack Patrick Mahomes, STAY IN LINE

if i text you this just know you’re cooked

"I promise, America will soon be the Cybertruck of countries—uglier than you could have imagined, built for rich chuds, borderline inoperable, and on fire."

*endorsed

From USAID colleague, with permission to share. It's not just chaos it is devastation and tearing apart of families and communities. Not to talk of systems that kept us safe. This is just one story, multiple this by 10,000. Is this really making America great?

A note to our readers, from Politico CEO Goli Sheikholeslami and Editor-in-Chief John Harris:

🛑 H.R. 722 🛑 (intro 1/24/25) Applies 14A equal protection to “preborn” persons. Grants legal rights to fertilized eggs; embryos; fetuses. Bans (effectively) abortion nationwide, even in states where protected by vote. Call Congress Critters NO! on HR 722 #EndTheWarOnWomen #SheShed

Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.

Just saying.

Roger Goodell, on the NFL’s DEI policies moving forward: “We’re not in this because it’s a trend. It’s about attracting the best talents.” “I think we’ll continue those efforts.”

Happens every time.

Schoolhouse Rock is going to have to remake its cartoon on how a bill becomes a law.

The first Senators to actually do anything about the Trump admin

I’ve got to agree with the Wall Street Journal editorial board this time.

Correct www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...