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· Sep 17
Too many people are saying they expect civil war. All this does is stoke anxiety, which we have enough of already. Most of this is heightened emotion looking for an outlet. Where's the actual objective, shared by all on each respective side, other than "I want you to hurt as much as I do?"
Yesterday's letter to P.M. Jonas Gahr Stoere of Norway from our President
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Yesterday's letter to P.M. Jonas Gahr Stoere of Norway from our President
Federal courts have repeatedly held that law enforcement officers may not voluntarily place themselves in the path of a vehicle and then rely on that self-created risk to justify lethal force. This isn't a party line issue, it's a legal one.
January 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Federal courts have repeatedly held that law enforcement officers may not voluntarily place themselves in the path of a vehicle and then rely on that self-created risk to justify lethal force. This isn't a party line issue, it's a legal one.
"Policing 101: Don't get in front of a car or in
their potential pathway, especially if the engine is running," - Jon Blum, a former North Carolina police
officer who now develops police training curricula.
their potential pathway, especially if the engine is running," - Jon Blum, a former North Carolina police
officer who now develops police training curricula.
January 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
"Policing 101: Don't get in front of a car or in
their potential pathway, especially if the engine is running," - Jon Blum, a former North Carolina police
officer who now develops police training curricula.
their potential pathway, especially if the engine is running," - Jon Blum, a former North Carolina police
officer who now develops police training curricula.
What's happened to "All lives matter"?
January 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
What's happened to "All lives matter"?
What has happened to our heart?” he asked. “Today ... I wonder whether we can even recognize our country, because we were founded on these principles and our Lady of Liberty has stood where so many of our immigrants have entered as a sign of hope, as a place of justice.”
- Pope Leo XIV
- Pope Leo XIV
October 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
What has happened to our heart?” he asked. “Today ... I wonder whether we can even recognize our country, because we were founded on these principles and our Lady of Liberty has stood where so many of our immigrants have entered as a sign of hope, as a place of justice.”
- Pope Leo XIV
- Pope Leo XIV
At the same time the Dept of Agriculture says it can't spend its $6 billion reserve towards the $8 billion needed for SNAP in November, the administration easily found $20 billion to prop up right-wing Trump ally Javier Milei in Argentina.
What are we doing here?
- Heather C Richardson 10/25/25
What are we doing here?
- Heather C Richardson 10/25/25
October 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
At the same time the Dept of Agriculture says it can't spend its $6 billion reserve towards the $8 billion needed for SNAP in November, the administration easily found $20 billion to prop up right-wing Trump ally Javier Milei in Argentina.
What are we doing here?
- Heather C Richardson 10/25/25
What are we doing here?
- Heather C Richardson 10/25/25
Too many people are saying they expect civil war. All this does is stoke anxiety, which we have enough of already. Most of this is heightened emotion looking for an outlet. Where's the actual objective, shared by all on each respective side, other than "I want you to hurt as much as I do?"
September 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Too many people are saying they expect civil war. All this does is stoke anxiety, which we have enough of already. Most of this is heightened emotion looking for an outlet. Where's the actual objective, shared by all on each respective side, other than "I want you to hurt as much as I do?"
September 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The onslaught on scientific research in the U.S. (which is quickly driving us, as a nation, into 'second world' status), could be used as an opportunity to push for publicly funded science serving the people, not corporations such as pharma, fossil fuel, etc.
July 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The onslaught on scientific research in the U.S. (which is quickly driving us, as a nation, into 'second world' status), could be used as an opportunity to push for publicly funded science serving the people, not corporations such as pharma, fossil fuel, etc.
Not many of us know how to fight properly. We fall back on the feces-flinging of our primate ancestors, and escalate to violence for silly reasons.
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July 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Not many of us know how to fight properly. We fall back on the feces-flinging of our primate ancestors, and escalate to violence for silly reasons.
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A wisdom tradition teacher once said that in order to survive, he had to learn how to fight with his wife. It mainly involved figuring out what we are really fighting for, and whether that was really the thing most worth fighting for. In the end, aren't we best off when we're all happy?
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July 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A wisdom tradition teacher once said that in order to survive, he had to learn how to fight with his wife. It mainly involved figuring out what we are really fighting for, and whether that was really the thing most worth fighting for. In the end, aren't we best off when we're all happy?
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“Do not get lost in a sea of despair,” Rep John Lewis tweeted about a year before his death in 2020. “Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will find a way to make a way out of no way.”
July 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair,” Rep John Lewis tweeted about a year before his death in 2020. “Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will find a way to make a way out of no way.”
So it's going to take effort on all of our parts to make America a great place to live again. A good place to start is learning how to get along - make a couple friends, find out how your community is being impacted by cuts. 2/2
July 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
So it's going to take effort on all of our parts to make America a great place to live again. A good place to start is learning how to get along - make a couple friends, find out how your community is being impacted by cuts. 2/2
It's been generations since people fought for & won the modest safety net (min wage, social sec, 5 day work week, medicaid, etc) that is now being dismantled. It seems to be human nature to want to build & then relax, coast a while. Now, many of us are unaware of how much we have relied on it. 1/2
July 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It's been generations since people fought for & won the modest safety net (min wage, social sec, 5 day work week, medicaid, etc) that is now being dismantled. It seems to be human nature to want to build & then relax, coast a while. Now, many of us are unaware of how much we have relied on it. 1/2
Reposted by Jane
In response to the tragic losses caused by flash flooding in Kerr County, Texas, with insufficient preparation and warning, local residents are reconsidering the importance of public safety measures, public services and land use guidelines. May we all take note!
July 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In response to the tragic losses caused by flash flooding in Kerr County, Texas, with insufficient preparation and warning, local residents are reconsidering the importance of public safety measures, public services and land use guidelines. May we all take note!
The future can be different
if we choose to make it so.
There is no time for complacency;
hope lies in what action we take.
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama (published on his 90th birthday, 7/6/25)
if we choose to make it so.
There is no time for complacency;
hope lies in what action we take.
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama (published on his 90th birthday, 7/6/25)
July 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The future can be different
if we choose to make it so.
There is no time for complacency;
hope lies in what action we take.
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama (published on his 90th birthday, 7/6/25)
if we choose to make it so.
There is no time for complacency;
hope lies in what action we take.
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama (published on his 90th birthday, 7/6/25)
Reposted by Jane
Today I had a long discussion with my Mexican roofer. We talked about immigration lawyers in our city, places for sanctuary, and help from churches. He was already aware of some, and is now aware of all. We are a community. We need to protect each other.
June 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Today I had a long discussion with my Mexican roofer. We talked about immigration lawyers in our city, places for sanctuary, and help from churches. He was already aware of some, and is now aware of all. We are a community. We need to protect each other.
Remember that this administration’s first high-profile ICE detentions were not of violent criminals or even people in the country illegally but of activists here on green cards and student visas.
June 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Remember that this administration’s first high-profile ICE detentions were not of violent criminals or even people in the country illegally but of activists here on green cards and student visas.
As social media has turned personal identity into performance art, transforming us all into brands, personal integrity has become more elusive. To find solidarity in our shared values, we first need to know where our own hearts are.
June 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As social media has turned personal identity into performance art, transforming us all into brands, personal integrity has become more elusive. To find solidarity in our shared values, we first need to know where our own hearts are.
Israel’s strikes on Iran show Trump is unable to restrain Netanyahu as Middle East slips closer to chaos www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
June 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Israel’s strikes on Iran show Trump is unable to restrain Netanyahu as Middle East slips closer to chaos www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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🧵Over 6,000 doctors, nurses, researchers, and others released an open letter of warning against the administration’s destruction of public health, research, and Medicaid programs. “We are certain this will cost lives.”
This is the energy we need right now. Refuse to be silent. Lives depend on it.
This is the energy we need right now. Refuse to be silent. Lives depend on it.
June 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
🧵Over 6,000 doctors, nurses, researchers, and others released an open letter of warning against the administration’s destruction of public health, research, and Medicaid programs. “We are certain this will cost lives.”
This is the energy we need right now. Refuse to be silent. Lives depend on it.
This is the energy we need right now. Refuse to be silent. Lives depend on it.
Dangerous escalation - not clear how U.S. will respond
Israeli military says strikes hit dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear sites – live www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Israeli military says strikes hit dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear sites – live www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Israeli military says strikes hit dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear sites – live
Iranian state media says Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami killed; Netanyahu says Iran’s main enrichment facility has been targeted
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Dangerous escalation - not clear how U.S. will respond
Israeli military says strikes hit dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear sites – live www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Israeli military says strikes hit dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear sites – live www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Disagreement, and dissent, is not 'chaos,' and should never be prosecuted as 'obstruction.' The consent of the governed is the essence of government legitimacy. When consensus fails, it can't be forced except by abdicating the claim to legitimacy.
June 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Disagreement, and dissent, is not 'chaos,' and should never be prosecuted as 'obstruction.' The consent of the governed is the essence of government legitimacy. When consensus fails, it can't be forced except by abdicating the claim to legitimacy.
Reposted by Jane
The head of FEMA’s disaster command center, responsible for coordinating the national response to earthquakes, floods, and other emergencies, has submitted his resignation.
June 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The head of FEMA’s disaster command center, responsible for coordinating the national response to earthquakes, floods, and other emergencies, has submitted his resignation.