Tumbleweed

Love him, hate him, disappointed...you can be all these things but hearing President Obama out campaigning is so uplifting and a great reminder of why we all had hope.

Americans are relearning the lesson we learned during the Gilded Age of the late 1890s, when robber barons ran the government and the economy for their own benefit: Oligarchy is incompatible with the common good. I'm hopeful we'll respond with a new progressive movement.

Don't forget that nearly all Republicans in Congress stood by and supported Trump's... -Tax cuts for the rich -Cuts to the social safety net -Iran War -ICE abductions & National Guard deployments -Inflationary tariffs -Blatant corruption His unpopularity is theirs too — and the midterms are here.

October 20, 2026

THEY ARE NOT POWERLESS TO STOP HIM! Go back to Washington, stand on the steps of the Capitol and demand Johnson and Thune recall the House and Senate, and impeach him. THIS IS HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO WORK! THERE IS LITERALLY AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL! (It's called the Constitution.)

It's time to defund Elon. robertreich.substack.com/p/defund-musk

You know, Elon, if you just paid your taxes, we could give those kids food and healthcare, things far more valuable than stock in a government-welfare-dependent company that is bound to go bankrupt eventually.

LA No Kings ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽

Over 3,000 No Kings events across the US are underway!

Tim is reporting on the ground at No Kings in Portland, Oregon. Stay tuned! 👇👇

No Kings, Vote Early Madison, Wisconsin

“ …she was summoned to the offices of Hillels of Georgia, where the group’s CEO told her she was being fired because she was in a close personal relationship with a person who disparages Israel.” Solidarity with Rabbi Golomb. And labor protections forever.

Friends — It's time to defund Elon Musk. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/defund-musk

is there anyone thinking/writing about the actual mechanics of disentangling the US government from elon musk?

Abandoning Ukraine will be a stain on the United States for the rest of time

Heather Cox Richardson Is Spot On......

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You mean another one that is willing to lie and flush her integrity for a felon. More of the same. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/u...

Yikes — abc news has fallen… “outright deleted” a story about the Trump boys getting billions in government contracts 🤔👇🏽

There is a rapist in the WH. Really not worried about fetish photos 17 years ago featuring Mr. Gallant - I hope NY voters won't either. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/s...

Destroying the Constitution and precedent should have consequences. This activism by his neighbors is far less than what he deserves. He should know no peace. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/u...

Not a huge Beccera supporter - BUT does any state let alone CA need another FOX Talking head in a position of power? Haven't we had enough? www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/u...

Why? Emanuel like many others don't seem to realize they are a part of the problem, not the solution. Move on. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/u...

Can you say “incompetent, moral decay?” The Most Embarrassing Moment in a Congressional Hearing. Ever. charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/the-most-e...

Any candidate using a Democratic consultant (think Carville) deserve to lose. If you can't get boots on the ground and get into the communities to actually talk to people then you aren't serious and do not deserve to win.

You are the company you keep "He is close to Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the majority leader, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary" it is always the billionaires, so bored with their lives that they destroy everyone else. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/u...

Jim Crow was on the ash heap of history. Then came the Roberts Court. Our September + October cover story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

28 years ago.

Everything he touches - he destroys. Congress should be held accountable - they have allowed his atrocities. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/u...

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Gone are the days when pop stars could get away with being apolitical Ed Sheeran and Macklemore’s disagreement on platforming Palestine is evidence that the actions you don’t take will speak for you.

@dennisgoris.bsky.social

Love, love, love this. ht: @scottlincicome.bsky.social

Democrats need to mount a national voter fraud campaign to do massive recalls of both the Presidential elections of 2016 and 2024, along with a recount of all GOP wins. Lets get to the bottom of this. I'm over the Felon. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/u...

John Roberts himself pointed out that the ballroom is ILLEGAL, & he joined the three liberals in dissent The Chief Justice of the United States is telling you Trump broke the law & the five in the majority just didn't want to admit it I broke down today's ruling w/ @ahylton26.bsky.social 👇

THIS 👇 HERE AS WELL.......

Stevie Ray Vaughan🎶🎸 #OTD #bluesmusic

Is this a surprise? Incompentence is the cornerstone of this administration. Appears to be a well layed plan to destroy our military. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/u...

Not a good week - 😢 apnews.com/article/tim-... Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80

COMMENTARY: A whole lot of celebrities are loved. Dolly Parton loved you back.

youtu.be/uJuKN0chAZk?...

m.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHT... Duet by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton. When I get where I’m going. Can’t believe I haven’t heard it on TV yet today, it’s very apt.

It is always the best people - what a national treasure. This really makes my heart hurt. variety.com/2026/music/n...

BELOW: Six good reasons why Supreme Court justices should not be appointed for life.

20 years ago @rosie.com had “snake oil salesman” Trump figured out completely, no wonder he hates her 👇🏽 (H/T @krassenstein.bsky.social )

How do we build an America where all of our children, regardless of the color of their skin or where they grew up, have the basic things that they need in their lives? My life’s work has entirely been about dignifying that and answering this question.