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Point of Information: Sharpies are not magic markers. They cannot, regardless of who is using it, make an Executive Order something it is not. Executive Orders do not have the power to change current law or override the US Constitution. Power unchecked is power retained. #Resist

The White House will later today announce that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will also serve as the Director of Legislative Affairs. “Mike is so SMART and TUFF (sic) and Loyal,” said the Sharpie-in-Chief. “I gave Mike a deadline and a BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL and said DO THIS FOR ME. And he did it.”

Seth: Do you think that there’s a chance these protests will be effective? Me: No doubt about it.

This #scotus ruling makes us sad for all the bright, curious children who love learning and will have their exploration cut off by the biases of others. Our hearts break for the mental health impacts that young queer people will feel as they try to figure themselves out and are made to feel lesser.

WH presser shifted from SCOTUS decisions but bizarre ramblings w/no basis in fact continue. Claims that tariffs brought in “hundreds of millions of dollars” just don’t add up. Threats and chaos loom large but most countries’ tariffs still on hold, delayed, or w/drawn. www.cnbc.com/2025/06/26/t...

Speaking of which… the Regime’s presser is an embarrassing display of bravado & full-blown misinformation at work. They are claiming a victory that has not yet been won. Not one federal judge has come close to validating the Regime’s substantive position on eliminating birthright citizen.

With Trump v CASA, SCOTUS handed the Regime a first down… maybe even a TD. But we’re a long way from the final whistle, folks. Stretch your legs, grab a snack, & reapply that sunscreen. Whatever you do, don’t give away the win! The fight to protect birthright citizenship is far from over. #SCOTUS

Dissenting justices in Trump v. CASA sounding the alarm. - Justice Sotomayor issues sharply worded dissent from the bench, calling out threats to other constitutionally protected rights. - Justice Jackson, in her own dissent, calls majority ruling “an existential threat to the rule of law.” #SCOTUS

SCOTUS’ last day of the 2024-25 term is underway. Buckle up Buttercups! A 6-3 decision in Trump v. CASA limits nationwide injunctions & sidesteps any resolution to the merits of Trump’s EO challenging the fundamental elements of birthright citizenship. (🎁 article) www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...

📅 On June 25 (10am ET), the Senate finally takes up Susan Monarez’s nomination for CDC Director. At the all-hands, Nina Witkofsky from our “leadership” called her “like a mythical creature, the unicorn you never see.” It’ll take some serious magic to explain her prolonged absence. 🦄

BREAKING: We just sued the Department of Homeland Security over their use of excessive force against protesters, reporters and legal observers. Exercising our rights to free speech should never be met with retaliatory attacks by federal agents. We’ll see you in court, DHS.

This week, WIRED has been helping readers (that’s you!) learn how to win a fight, from Tesla Takedown to out-trolling trolls. We also put together a zine that collects some of the most helpful tidbits in a handy format you can print, fold, and share. Download here: www.wired.com/story/downlo...

Juneteenth is a reminder of how far we’ve come, and how far we still have to go. Today, we’re once more committing ourselves to the work of ending systemic oppression of Black people in America. We’re not free until everyone is free.

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.

In a time of global uncertainty and ever shifting tides, it is nice of Musk to provide us with this small bit of dependable consistency.

Peace be upon us.

Good evening, Bsky. Let the Ask Me Anything session commence. Will answer in real-time until 10pm ET. Any unanswered will follow later this evening-ish.

Lots of new followers in the last day. Welcome. I hope you find value here. This account serves as: 📔 a daily diary of sorts, for me 🌲 a rallying point, for others who care for the Forest Service 📰 a log of USFS news ☎️ a call to action 🗣️ a message If I ever ask for money, I’m hacked. #AltGov

Tonight, I'll go home and sleep in my bed. I have a lawyer, I'll get due process. But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things. That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.

Ask Me Anything (AMA) starts at 9:00ET/6:00PT tonight. Last-minute scramble… - Set reminder #6 - Walk the dogs and feed the fish. - Tell kids they get free screen time tonight. - What’s a .gif? (I’m kidding) #AltGov #AltFam

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Justice Sotomayor's dissent in Skrmetti (which she's now reading from the bench) is deeply pained, accusing her colleagues of abandoning "transgender children and their families to political whims" and badly damaging "bedrock" principles of equal protection. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

Q: What did the zero say to the eight? A: Nice belt. Followers just hit 8k & an AMA is in order. Why 8k? Why not? Today! Wednesday, July 18, 2025 9pm-10pm ET/6pm-7pm PT #AltGov #AltFam #Resist

A review of the DHS/ICE/HSI field gear checklist (as if) shows more than one gap: Badge ❓ Baseball hat (any logo) ✔️ Face covering (pick one) ✔️ Kevlar vest (markings optional) ✔️ Sledgehammer (or Ax) ✔️ Warrant ❓ Uniform ❓ Zip ties ✔️

Cut Medicaid and you will harm the entire U.S. health care system. That was the message to Capitol Hill lawmakers from a group of AFSCME nurses from Michigan. Read more. www.afscme.org/blog/michiga...

Meanwhile upstairs is here are about 30 federal agents in hallway of 12th floor, most agents I've seen in one place on any given day thus far.

The message from ICE is clear: You don't get to question masked agents who aren't wearing a uniform or badge while they try to detain someone. This is what authoritarianism looks like.

Getting closer to 20k and another AMA. I’m humbled by your support. When I started this account I was one of approximately 8k Huddies. Now we’re down to less than 6k and more are leaving every day. The toll is still unfolding. Here is a peek behind the curtain.

My partner & I were trying to ID a bird we heard while walking and the guy who had stopped his car to let us pass got out and was like "it's a frog, actually. Cope's Gray. I do frog surveys... Sorry" And then got in his car without a word and drove off. Absolute king

Have you seen this yet? Even after being illegally fired, our colleagues are still doing the work—creating an incredible, evidence-based dataset showing exactly how CDC budget cuts will gut programs across the country. 📊 That’s dedication. That’s public health. That’s what we lost. 😢

Power to the people! ✊ #Resist

The unconscionable decision club adds a new member today. U.S. v. Skrmetti Founding members include: Dred Scott v. Sanford Plessy v. Ferguson Buck v. Bell Upholds State Ban on Transgender Care for Minors www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...

Nothing makes sense right now. Keep asking, friends. Keep challenging. Power unchecked is power retained. #Resist

The news really sucks today. Instead of boosting a harmful Supreme Court decision, here’s something better: a practical guide on how to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life. Because they deserve our attention, our protection, and our love. 💖🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...

Helpful rundown of SCOTUS decisions issued during 2025.(Gift link below 🎁) www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Several key labor nominees are being grilled before the Senate HELP committee this morning. Live now: www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nom... Jonathan Berry, a corporate lawyer with extremely anti-worker and misogynistic views, is a horrifying choice for solicitor of labor.

No fanfare. No signing ceremonies. Standard-issue Sharpies. ❤️‍🩹😔

BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity. This is a major win for public health.

To any politicians that need a reminder: Public schools aren’t Sunday schools.

Honk if you love democracy!