"The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet a lifetime is often not enough to rebuild. They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education and restoration are nowhere to be found." -Pope Leo XIV

This particularly resonates with me, when I see our precious science infrastructure get dismantled.

We have long road to recovery when Russel Vought et al. are out.

So much damage has been done within one year.

Tim Cook donated $1M to Trump’s inauguration.

He fawned over Trump and gifted him a 24-karat gold plaque (as Apple lobbied for tariff exemptions).

Apple donated to Trump’s White House ballroom.

And it removed ICE tracking apps from its stores following a demand from the DOJ.

Remember this.

Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations:

Alphabet: 8.01%
AT&T: 4.6%
Meta: 3.57%
General Motors: 3.09%
Amazon: 1.37%
Exxon Mobil: 1.31%
Disney: -1.57%
CVS Health: -3.88%

Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5%

This is what a rigged system looks like.

I am very clear about why I stand for. Want leaders who value equity and inclusion. And not corporate power and profit over human life.

When simulation becomes the norm, it weakens the human capacity for discernment. As a result, our social bonds close in upon themselves, forming self-referential circuits that no longer expose us to reality. We thus come to live within bubbles, impermeable to one another. Feeling threatened by anyone who is different, we grow unaccustomed to encounter and dialogue. In this way, polarization, conflict, fear and violence spread. What is at stake is not merely the risk of error, but a transformation in our very relationship with truth.

Pope Leo:

If you think someone quoting a made up Bible verse understands what he’s doing in the Persian Gulf, think again, says former Navy Commander and MeidasTouch Host Bobby Jones.

Just like their dear leader. All hubris and no humility to be seen. Ever!

TODAY: Folks in Texas are protesting the Dilley ICE detention center, demanding the Trump administration shut it down.

Signs read: NO KIDS IN CAGES.

A photo of Bill Nye speaking outside of the Capitol

Bill Nye and hundreds of Planetary Society members are heading to DC on Monday to protest the White House's proposal to slash NASA's science budget in half.

These cuts were announced as the Artemis astronauts were on their way to the Moon:

John Eastman was disbarred this week by the state of CA. He’ll appeal, but he’ll lose. Let this be a warning to every other toadie helping the Trump admin. He can pardon you for federal charges, but he can’t pardon you for state charges, reverse your disbarment, or interfere if we impeach you.

When a Democrat was accused of sexual assault this week, his party took exactly three days to strip him of power.
The two parties are not the same.

Listen to this story from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, breaking the it down like no other.

Trump is extracting money from families’ budgets and pumping it to his fossil fuel donors.

Thank you Senator 👏👏👏

Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.

Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data. n.pr/4sLetjV

Stevens to RFK Jr: "To top it off, Mr Secretary, I got a copy of HR-944. You know what it is? It's your impeachment articles, sir. You have abused your office, you have gutted America's public health! You should be ashamed."

ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds Some new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers started working before passing background checks and had problems in their past.

apnews.com/article/ice-... went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds

I think Aliya is so articulate and have been following her whole story. Is there a place to donate for her?

"I don't think people are sufficiently prepared notwithstanding what happened in 2021, for the possibility that he will try to fuck with this election. And he will. He's already basically telling us that's what he's going to do, just the same way he told us he would do that in 2020."

Rep. Stansbury: “So let me be clear, you’re breaking the law, and I hope you’re getting ready to face contempt.
And to the survivors out there who have endured decades of injustice in this case, know that we are fighting, and while the road to justice may be long, we will not stop until we get it.”

WATCH: “They preach freedom of speech and non-censorship, but this was my experience.”

The Georgia student who asked JD Vance about Epstein describes how hard they tried to screen his question and hand-pick the questioners.

Mealy mouthed is right! Schwarmy lying sacks of crap; how can they sleep with themselves every damn night? You sing it sister!

It's reverse Robin Hood.

He is a disgrace.

Trump just lied that Epstein survivors refuse to go under oath and lied that Pope said Iran can have a nuclear weapon

And nobody will bat an eye

#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue
Who indeed…

HOW EMBARASSING! Pete Hegseth quoted a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction during a Pentagon sermon. 🤣🤣