Forget Trump's nonsense. Voting by mail is safe and secure. Period.

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No, JD, belonging in America does not depend on how many generations of your family have lived here. The values of this country matter - deeply - to who we are and what it means to be American.

The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe.

Will we listen to his words today?

A really powerful WWII era "don't be a sucker" piece, that explains how authoritarians have to separate and destroy groups of people so they can take power. I don't usually watch anything this long (22 min) but couldn't stop watching once I started this.

from senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social chris murphy's recent floor speech, via @davidcorn.bsky.social ...

link.motherjones.com/public/38940...

Elon Musk's son tells Trump, “You’re not the President and you need to go away”

Trump makes Xi appear more benevolent.

🇨🇦 🇲🇽

RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.

My president.

Biden and Harris kicked some major ass.

And now Trump‘s gonna fuck it all up

Resilience and ego are double-edged. Ego can drive confidence and growth but also lead to arrogance and defensiveness. Balance ego with humility, and let empathy guide you to adapt, learn, and thrive.

Feel guilt, it builds character. Feel weakness, it builds strength. Feel fear, it builds courage. However, if you allow yourself to only feel without building or perseverance to build further, you'll fester in the rot of apathy or compliance. The world may fail but you shouldn't fail yourself.