The DOJ was created to increase the capacity for federal prosecutions during Reconstruction esp. those to be brought under the newly enacted KuKlux Klan Act.
Now the DOJ is being used to prosecute a storied civil rights organization whose central mission has been to expose & dismantle the Klan.
Morning glory flower.
Shine on, Glory!
Rest in radiance,
zestful soul. 💔
Meme of Trump performing magic, saying “For my next trick, I’ll make atheists defend the pope.”
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So the US plans to blockade …Iran’s blockade? One-upping the blockade that’s already in place? Creating more opportunities for escalation? Make it make sense.
Victor Orbán’s removal sends a timely signal.
Corrupt kleptocratic Christian nationalism was on the ballot in Hungary today — just as it will be on the ballots that Americans will cast in November.
It was repudiated abroad — may it be repudiated here in November (and beyond).
Biblical
I don't think my working title "Impeachment Today, Impeachment Tomorrow, Impeachment Forever" is going to make it through editing.
Also, it's good to have editors.
So he delays Armageddon for another 2 weeks. But of course.
The world not screeching to a halt when the US killed more than 100 little school girls on the very first day of this "liberating war" led us exactly to this moment
I was off of social media for weeks so am just seeing this now. I have been in similar circumstances & feel all the heaviness here. Sending love & strength your way! I hope you find pockets of rest, lioness. Hydrate. You are awesome. 💗💕💗💕💗
Welp: a half-assed Lent this year. But an improvement on last year’s quarter-assed Lent. Allelu😆Yah!
Large white feather cloud in blue sky.
Feather cloud over the desert.
Feather cloud close up as it begins to dissipate. Wind creating long striations.
Feather cloud dissipating over the desert.
Feather quill in the sky: this Easter’s breezy gift.
Zoom room view with Drew Jackson, Carmen Butcher, Jon Batiste, & Cole Arthur Riley.
Stepping out of my fast for a moment to say that this Center for Action & Contemplation webinar on Hope in Dark times with Drew Jackson, Carmen Butcher, Cole Arthur Riley, & Jon Batiste was deeply, heartily right on time. 💗
An image of Black hands opened in prayer alongside an announcement: “Join us for a transformative experience at the second annual Black contemplative virtual summit, where we bring together Black spiritual teachers and thought leaders to lead a powerful and enriching dialogue on prayer and practice. This summit is designed for everyone, led by Black voices, and aimed at diversifying the contemplative space. www.blackcontemplativesummit.com.”
On a moderate fast from social media. Back after Easter. 🌻🐣
I haven’t yet seen the segment & I realize that people in his position could likely do more. But he has been quite supportive of Black & Brown folks over the years.
Bad Bunny, in a cream colored suit, falls backwards into a crowd raising their brown, black, & white hands to catch him.
“We got you. We got each other.”
And big fros.
A discussion about why Minnesota was so ready to reject ICE/CBP:
"Number one is the rigorous focus on agency-oriented organizing practice, a north star of building multiracial, democratic governing power. We have a majoritarian orientation — we want progressive and popular power."
Grateful that you keep showing up, witnessing & sharing info, Minneapolis!
“Agents have been using…so-called ‘less lethal’ weapons such as chemical irritants & projectiles against onlookers…” IOW, torture for exercising 1st Amendment rights.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
A vase of gold & red flowers next to a full cup of tea in a teapot…all on a table next to a sunny window with a view of trees & city skyline.
Timeline sweetness.
Happy Birthday Dr. Davis. Thank you for everything.
My birthmom, who died in 2016, visited me in a dream last night. She & I flew in an invisible vehicle over lake & woodland to attend a meditation group I facilitate. We were a bit worried about the wind blowing dirt thru our hair, but it felt good.
Aw, dang. Hope you all feel better soon.
A note from the parents of Alex Pretti: “… Alex was a kindhearted soul … his last act was to protect a woman… Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering & cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand & his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get out the truth about our son. He was a good man.”
He was doing what many have been saying white men should be doing. He went outside to observe, he documented, he put his body on the line to protect another person and for this he was murdered by the gatekeepers of the fascist regime.
“The crowd — including striking workers and union members, some of whom work at the airport — stayed outside in the subzero temperatures to cheer on the civil disobedience. Supporters passed around hand warmers and snacks to help sustain the crowd.”
inthesetimes.com/article/minn...
