This is a good point re: Portland today
This wasn't on federal land
It wasn't when agents were claiming to do any enforcement activity
It was federal agents shooting gas at children and union families in the streets
Im not a lawyer, but I dont see how qualified immunity counts here
It's assault
I don’t think we should make concessions to the Masked Murderers Guild of America. I don’t think we should compromise so the Masked Murderers Guild of America stops using kidnapped kids from schools as bait. I thought this was already illegal. The Masked Murderers Guild of America should not exist.
Quoting @wyden.senate.gov: "It makes a mockery of the idea that ICE is trying to make our country safer. Rather, agents are reportedly picking people to deport from our country the same way you'd choose a nearby coffee shop."
RFK did take his grandkids swimming in a waterway known for sewage runoff
to my mind the woman who dies of sepsis because of antiabortion laws, or the person who dies because they can't afford insulin -- these are just as much victims of political violence as the man shot through the throat while making a racist speech
The one advantage of having to take a last minute work trip and getting almost no sleep for 2 days.... Detroit style pizza in Detroit.
If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
As Facebook doesn’t value moderating content responsibly, @lastweektonight.com with John Oliver has launched a useful website to help make your accounts less valuable to Meta, with steps on how to limit how your data is used for advertising. Visit: johnoliverwantsyourraterotica.com
RFK JR on Measles Outbreaks: It is not unusual. There are measles outbreaks every year.
Nothing about kids dying from measles is normal. Anti-vaxxers like RFK Jr. and the Republicans who enable them are responsible for every single one of these deaths.
Worst. Episode. EVER.
I am incredibly proud to see the work @wyden.senate.gov has been doing. I wish more democrats were doing the same.
The last few weeks have been some of the most stressful ever, but today was a good day. Enjoyed a food and beer pairing with my partner, played with my kids, and met up with a friend.
Please remember to enjoy life when you can. We have a long fight ahead of us to make a better world.
Right now, there are two types of democrats. Those who oppose the Trump administration who are violating laws to sell out the American people, and then those enabling the people destroying our country.
Glad my representatives are working hard to defend democracy and the American people.
You forgot the delicious food pairings. Pecan pralines, pumpkin asiago ravioli with sour cherry butter sauce and house potato chips with sweat potato romonesko dip.
Wyden: Trump Tariffs Will Make Everything More Expensive, Solve Zero Problems and Harm American Farmers and Small Businesses
Everyone seems to be framing Trump's freeze on federal grants as a Constitutional fight over powers of the purse & whether presidents can disregard Congressional appropriations. It is that. But also at stake is the fundamental validity of government contracts! I see much less discussion on this... 🧵
A picture of Rob Wyden at a congressional hearing in a suit and tie with his palm raised. Photo courtesy or Getty Images
NEW: Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon:
“My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze.
“This is a blatant attempt to rip away health insurance from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.”
As Trump pardoned almost all of the Jan. 6th insurrectionists, lest we forget that President Andrew Johnson pardoned almost all Confederates. And in due time, they regained power, framed antiracist Reconstruction policies as anti-White. . .1/2
Solidarity!
Day 11 did have 2 chocolates....
I recommend the dreamblood and inheritance books. Both unique new worlds by Jemisin. I think she does pretty good at wrapping up her stories.
The Name of The Wind will always be one of my favorites, but I'm doubtful there will ever be a 3rd book or ending.
The real question is, what do I use fruity hot sauce on? The sauce tastes great but doesn't seem to go with anything we normally cook.
Damn, I've decided to deal with my existential dread by posting on a maybe not evil social network. This feels weird after being a lurker for years.
Shaq vs Gronk would be way more entertaining.
