“How lucky is the United States that everytime they look for democracy in other countries they find oil instead”- Spain Deputy Gabriel Rufián

Alex Pretti’s coworkers take a moment of silence this morning

I just checked—it turns out that Art. II, Sec. 1 of the Constitution of the United States does *not* say "The executive Power shall be vested in a bunch of sociopaths who think they can do whatever the fuck they want and make shit up as they go along."

These are all valid points—including Trump's

The part that should terrify people isn’t the smell. It’s that this is who Republicans want handling national security, foreign policy, and nuclear codes. With that said…that’s disgusting.

Yes. This is why they released the Ross cell phone footage. They want to make sure we know that they will kill us if we disrespect them.

This is sinister. If you're wondering why so many people don't report sexual assault, this is why.

Definitely the sign of an A+++++ economy.

What would be great is if Dem members in multiple states showed up at multiple ICE facilities at 10 a.m. tomorrow armed with this injunction.

On a personal note.

I knew Rob Reiner & his lovely wife Michelle. One of my happiest memories was chatting with them in their kitchen, making sandwiches talking politics, and movies.

They were kind people. Extraordinarily normal and very, very kind.

I love & miss them already.
Life is short.

Some of the best movies ever made were by Rob Reiner. They made us laugh and think: The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men. And he was a force on screen as well in All in the Family and so many films.

What a tragic loss. Words fail with news like this.

No health care, no deal.

This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Breaking: Today is officially one of the biggest days of protest in American history.

Over 7 million Americans turned out to No Kings events to stand up against MAGA fascism.

DC J6: 1.500 arrests
DC No Kings: zero

Tell me again which side is violent?

Well, you can finally cross “I’ve seen a handcuffed, inflatable penis” off your bucket list

WAKE UP, AMERICA!

Post this everywhere‼️
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RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES

Van Nuys car wash owner raided by ICE speaks out YouTube video by KTLA 5

80-year-old American citizen car wash owner Rafi Shouhed injured when ICE tackled him to the ground twice, held in detention, denied needed medical care, sues ICE for $50 million. Arms injured, ribs broken, has heart condition #DefundICE #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue

m.youtube.com/watch?v=j2gQ...

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek in Portland: "I will not be approving utilization of the Oregon national Guard. The President does not have the authority to deploy federal troops on State soil."

I have lived and worked in and around Chicago for 27 years and I have been assaulted less often than Sen Paul has been in his own back yard.

Stop the scapegoating and start dealing with America’s real gun crisis.

HOMEGROWN‼️

The correct answer is no, it violates the posse comitatus act.

Documents Raise Questions About Fraud Claims Against Fed Governor

Huh! Imagine that!

The world's least surprising news development in this case:

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/b...

An endorsement graphic with a photo of Congressman Jamie Raskin. It says: "Congressman Jamie Raskin Endorses Zohran Mamdani for Mayor. Election Day: November 4. Early Voting: October 25 - November 2."

Thank you @raskin.house.gov for the endorsement — and your courageous fight in Congress against Trump's authoritarianism.

“In these times, the Democratic Party needs to stick together with the maximum solidarity and focus."

💯

Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani

I really like Van Hollen. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...