I would like to encourage everyone to follow their interests and spend time in spaces that do feel good to hang out in. I think we all have enough stress IRL. Also, there are forces actively trying to keep people turned against each other to keep alliances from forming. Keep that in mind.
This moment is a test. Donald Trump wants us to blink first and hand him over power. We have too much to save to give in. Protecting the American people is too important a task for us to give up before anything even starts.
Instead of simply wishing people well this Memorial Day, here are five concrete policies that will protect servicemembers abroad and on the home front:
When you become chronically ill, your world shrinks. You can’t do a lot of the things you used to. People disappear. It can be an isolating existence. That said, you learn to slow down, simplify your life & reject rampant consumerism. These skills will be invaluable when facing what’s to come
Having now watched the footage and interview two of the members who were there, the amount of armed, masked federal agents surrounding three members of Congress and a mayor outside the ICE facility was totally unnecessary; the only possible reason for it was intentional escalation and intimidation.
In memory Nick Knox, longtime drummer for the Cramps, born on this day in 1953, Cleveland, Ohio. The Cramps - Tear It Up (Live - Urgh! A Music War) 1980 #punk #punks #punkrock #punkdrummer #NickKnox #thecramps #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Ron Johnson hasn't been holding town halls. So @indivisible.org Madison held one for him. Friday night. 500+ people. I'm about to ask them to help get out the vote for Susan Crawford.
Tired of living within a system that requires endless decisions while offering few real choices.
1. Today, powerful speeches from trans representatives in Montana SJ Howell and Zooey Zephyr flipped 29 Republicans, killing anti-trans bills. While some Dems like Newsom abandon trans people, these reps show the power of representation. Watch their speech. Subscribe to support our journalism.
Powerful Speeches From Trans Dems Flip 29 Republicans, Anti-Trans Bills Die In MontanaTransgender Reps Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell delivered powerful speeches on the Montana House floor on Thursday. Republicans defected en masse to join them in voting against anti-trans bills.www.erininthemorning.com
