A little background on who the Southern Poverty Law Center is and what kind of work they’ve been doing for decades makes it clear that DOJ’s indictment (which is of the center, not of any individuals) is vindictive & malicious, an attack on civil rights work itself. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Are the women back there somewhere? Yes, I think I see them.
Iran news dominates headlines—Dem voices stress diplomacy over escalation as ceasefire is extended and peace talks remain uncertain.
www.ksat.com/news/world/2...
"This is an important thing to think about."
There’s something mentally wrong with the President of the United States.
Gun control debate: Democrats push for stricter background checks after recent shootings. #GunReformNow
www.washingtonpost.com
Today, taking advantage of the good weather, I visited Lombard Street. It was packed with people, and everyone was taking photos and sharing them. I was no exception, lol.
Articles about Jared Kushner's diplomatic role with Iran that mention Kushner has received billions from the Saudi government (2/28-4/19):
NYT: 5 of 58
WashPost: 1 of 43
WSJ: 0 of 40
AP: 0 of 26
CNN Wire: 0 of 18
NY Post: 0 of 17
Chicago Tribune: 0 of 4
LA Times: 0 of 4
Boston Globe: 0 of 2
JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks, but Iran shows little interest after Trump’s latest ship seizure. This administration’s “art of the deal” is just chaos and broken promises. We need real diplomacy, not photo-ops.
www.npr.org/sections/news/
There was a time when the president inspired pride instead of exhaustion. I miss that more than I can say.
“The United States is being murdered, and it’s an inside job. Every department, every branch, every bureau and function of the federal government is being fatally corrupted or altogether dismantled or disabled.”
Europe warns rushed U.S. deal with Iran could backfire — Dems echo calls for thoughtful diplomacy.
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
A wasted FBI Director. On the job always. And wasted.
Was he wasted when there was a terrorist attack in DC and two National
Guard soldiers were shot in the head???
Or when Savannah Guthrie’s mom was abducted??
Iran fired at a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday after reimposing restrictions on the waterway in response to a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.
The worst possible tactic you can use when negotiating a deal with a regime like Iran is to dunk on them in public during negotiations. Any knowledgeable seasoned diplomat knows this. But we have Mr. Art of the Deal who needs to feed his cult and the markets a steady diet of BS.
urges Hormuz navigation freedom — global allies echo call for safe passage & diplomatic solutions.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
I came to South San Francisco for an event over the weekend, and I didn't expect the surrounding scenery to be so beautiful, perfect for a walk. it's perfect for a walk. Turns out it's Oyster Point Marina/Park – I hadn't been there in years, what a pleasant surprise!
We should be learning from other countries...
DOJ demanded voter files from all 50 states.
DOJ sued 31 states for refusing their demand.
My law firm intervened to protect voters in those cases.
DOJ is now 0-5.
My firm is 5-0.
Lesson: When we fight we win.
House Dems condemn detention center expansions — Federal homeland security adjusts controversial immigrant policies.
stateline.org/2026/04/17/p...
This is old news I think
Don’t care
It cheered me up
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France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces.
Equals 10 nuclear reactors
Reduces heat island, shades cars
The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight.
Why aren't we doing this?
Student debt relief expands under Biden administration.
#StudentDebt #Education
www.usatoday.com
No matter where you admire the Golden Gate Bridge, it always has endless charm.
Does he really think he can just tell everyone the world is great and they’ll believe him?
We see gas prices at seasonal record highs. We see beef prices at record highs period. We see that farmers can’t afford fertilizer.
"There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of us," write @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @gabrielzucman.bsky.social, and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
IMF warns war fuels global debt & inflation — redirect funds to people, not bombs.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
KERNEN: We'd never be able to send anyone back if you needed a judicial warrant every single time
RAND PAUL: Well, I don't think that's true. Obeying the 4th Amendment of the Constitution shouldn't be too difficult. It's something we fought the revolution over.
