I don’t believe he fully grasps what he did.

But the bigger problem is he doesn’t fully grasp why he did it.

He is resisting the inner work of examining his racism, sexism, greed and fear of the loss of white male supremacy. He won’t really look into that.

Huge congratulations to the Legal AF team on winning THREE Webby Awards! That’s 2 for the Legal AF podcast and 1 for The Intersection. A massive achievement for the whole team at the MeidasTouch Network!

Pencil sketch of a robin.

Good morning.

Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today:

Active Voting Rights Cases: 158
Active Redistricting Cases: 44
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 85
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 71
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 30

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This Data Center Is Getting a $77 Million Tax Break to Create One Job No other project in the country has gotten such a large subsidy to create so few jobs, according to watchdogs.

A New Jersey data center will reportedly receive $77 million in tax breaks — while only creating one permanent job.

One job, in exchange for higher utility bills, noise pollution, and potential groundwater pollution.

Is it any wonder communities are organizing to stop data centers?

I just finished writing my reflections on tonight's big win in Virginia. I've been fighting this fight for ten years, including three cases in SCOTUS. Tonight we won a big one at the ballot box.

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Palantir on X: "Because we get asked a lot. The Technological Republic, in brief. 1. Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible. The engineering elite of Silicon Valley has an affirmative obligation to participate in the defense of the nation. 2. We must rebel" / X Because we get asked a lot. The Technological Republic, in brief. 1. Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible. The engineering elite of Silicon Valley has an affirmative obligation to participate in the defense of the nation. 2. We must rebel

Palantir is a menace to society. Its "Manifesto" reads like a very bad Hollywood science fiction dystopia movie.

x.com/PalantirTech...

The United States is destroying itself | Rebecca Solnit The daily news can’t adequately convey the administration’s sabotaging of our government, economy, alliances and environment

“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.”

I think most people would prefer this. #Science

Northern shoveler with a blue beak, green head and green orange and white body feathers walking on a frozen lake.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksOutOfWater, any Duck that is out of the water but NOT FLYING. @robcrank68.bsky.social

I'm going with this male northern shoveler walking on a frozen lake.

#birds
#photographer
#birdsofbluesky

“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands...may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” —James Madison

Today I got over 200 ❤️s on my Wood Duck photo. That’s the most ever for any #photo I’ve posted online. 🥹 Thank you for your kindness and encouraging words. #Birder are the best! Photo: Red-shouldered Hawk a few years ago in Morro Bay, CA.

Robert Reich 29K likes, 2.2K comments. "Could This Actually End Citizens United?"

Montana — yes, deep red Montana — has a plan to effectively neuter Citizens United.

No Supreme Court ruling or constitutional amendment needed.

Here's how it works. https://youtu.be/p1fPbGHe3xE?si=QZRQImV8KYD5Y90r

I'm envious.

Fossil Fuels Are Not The Future….

Today is the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.

I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.

Remind you of anyone?

American Kestrel deep dive. Toronto, Canada, April 17th 2026.
Photo by Jose Raposo

I'm having a hard time to understand why it's so quiet. It's not like my cat played the trumpet all day long.

Trump has launched three more boat strikes this week, bringing the total death toll to 177.

Remember: No judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're taking Trump's word for it.

This is murder. We must not lose sight of this lawlessness.

"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

Red Fody, Madagascar Fody. (Foudia madagascariensis)...native to Madagascar, but introduced elsewhere...they're fond of farm fields, rice paddies, coastal scrubland and gardens.

Red Fody, Madagascar Fody. (Foudia madagascariensis)...native to Madagascar, but introduced elsewhere...they're fond of farm fields, rice paddies, coastal scrubland and gardens. #birds #nature #wildlife #photo #ecology

We could cooperate.

Trump’s DOJ is shamelessly rewriting history. Dismissing these charges as an insult to the rule of law and the Capitol Police officers who enforced it.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...

We need to remove the administration and there's enough ground for it. The patient need an operation not a bandaid.

Kookaburra. One of my favourite birds.💚

Well put.

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

FIFA faces new crisis as SoFi Stadium workers in LA threaten strike action The union UNITE HERE Local 11 has made a series of demands to FIFA and voiced major concerns about ICE agents around World Cup venues

Thousands of workers are threatening to strike at the Los Angeles World Cup stadium.

The SoFi Stadium plans to host two of the three US Men's World Cup matches, but now 2,000 cooks, servers, bartenders and more may strike.

Their main issue? ICE being present at the World Cup.

Federal judge rejects Trump’s dubious defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal The demise of the president’s case is a demonstration of the benefits of fighting back — and of the folly of appeasement.

"The only way to lose in a fight against Trump is to try to appease him...

Those who "stand up for themselves and resist the ridiculous attempts at intimidation have prevailed..."

www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

Shortsighted non society and fatal for the business.

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