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Journalist, storyteller, and lifelong reader A Texan by birth and by choice
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The wheels are get wobbly on the Trump bus. His slash-and-burn approach to governing is sending poll numbers south.

submitted 1 day ago • 17 comments

Freedom of speech is part of the 1st Amendment for a reason — it's a foundational right of all Americans. It is currently under under attack by Trump.

submitted 4 days ago • 15 comments

When real world headlines read like The Onion…

submitted 7 days ago • 45 comments

The world’s most dangerous bromance is heating up again. Happy Valentine’s Day!

submitted 8 days ago • 16 comments

Trump isn’t just saying the quiet part out loud, he is screaming it from the roof tops.

submitted 10 days ago • 20 comments

“President Trump promised voters that, if elected, he would enact policies that would bring prices down on “Day 1” in office.” Trump’s promises and $10 will get you a dozen eggs.

submitted 10 days ago • 24 comments

The very definition of a constitutional crisis—the Trump administration ignoring a federal judges order.

submitted 12 days ago • 40 comments

Trump doesn’t just want civil servants to leave in droves, he want them to feel traumatized and hate coming to work.

submitted 14 days ago • 43 comments

Americans are really mad about Musk, according to the @washingtonpost.com

submitted 15 days ago • 34 comments

This is a level of stupidity not seen in Washington since 2020.

submitted 15 days ago • 55 comments

Journalism matters. The truth matters. I am proud that "Rather" has been honored at the Realscreen Awards. A huge thank you to the incredible team behind this film and to everyone who believes in journalism, integrity, and the power of storytelling. The documentary is on Netflix.

submitted 17 days ago • 37 comments

If you thought Trump was dangerous… Hello Elon.

submitted 18 days ago • 49 comments

Folks, this is a very big deal to have political appointees in charge of every government check. Maybe Dems have more to say about this? Might be a good time to raise the roof.

submitted 21 days ago • 112 comments

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow. We must recognize the resisters, the courageous who are fighting back.

submitted 25 days ago • 33 comments

Out of the 52 presidential directives (excluding pardons and appointments) that Trump signed between Monday and Friday, "28 contained language resembling text published as part of Project 2025." (Washington Post) —From CNN’s Reliable Sources

submitted 26 days ago • 57 comments

Pamela Hemphill has refused a pardon from Trump for her role in January 6. "Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol police officers, rule of law and, of course, our nation.”

submitted 30 days ago • 104 comments

Trump's firehose of executive orders is meant to inundate you and make you stop trying to keep up. I encourage you to keep up. Keep reading. Keep watching.

submitted 31 days ago • 86 comments

Convicted criminals released to help Donald Trump feel better about himself and his insurrection. Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and Oath Keeper founder Stewart Rhodes are out of prison, according to the AP. What a disgrace.

submitted 32 days ago • 69 comments

Trump got busy after delivering one of the most ominous inauguration addresses ever. He signed 100 executive orders, including withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement and pardoned 1500 J6 insurrectionists.

submitted 33 days ago • 72 comments

A great American and a friend, has left us. The daughter of Ann Richards, the great governor of Texas, Cecile Richards was vocal and stalwart advocate for women and abortion rights. May she rest in peace.

submitted 33 days ago • 58 comments

Good morning. I thought this appropriate today, on so many levels. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?" - Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

submitted 33 days ago • 43 comments

A fine how do you do to everyone here on BLUESKY! The air seems so much less toxic in these parts. Good to be here and can’t wait to be all over the new administration like raven on roadkill.

submitted 34 days ago • 634 comments