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Egrets quarreling over the best branch for the night. Sounds about like a heron. 😏

I note how Christian Nationalists, who think the public execution of Jesus was the most horrific thing humans ever did, are giddy at the prospect of getting to watch a public execution on live streaming—being so “pro-life” and all . . .

“Tow the line” Their unpleasant entitlement is only exceeded by their stupidity.

The Purcell principle is more like a double standard than a legal standard. You’ve heard it mentioned, this is what the case is about & how it’s applied: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

Clown show in a clown country with a clown president and clown politicians attended and covered by a clown press corps at a time when the actual people are sick to death of clowns.

I Was Inside the Washington Hilton Tonight. The Security Was Downright Awful. #Mediaite

Caviar was served at Mar-a-Lago this weekend as Trump continues calling affordability “a hoax”

When you start an illegal war to distract from the other illegal things you've done.

Trump’s propaganda czar Brendan Carr and Trump-controlled CBS refused to let Colbert air his interview with James Talarico. You can watch the interview here, and it already has 1.4M views. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...

Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground

Needless to say that Renee Good and Alex Pretti will go down as heroes here in Minnesota and nationally, their names synonymous with sacrifice and caring for vulnerable neighbors even at the risk of your own life. And hopefully no more innocent lives are lost.

What did you just do is exactly the right question to ask. Answer: Murder.

Actual civilizational collapse comes when the most powerful people in the world abandon empathy and sentence millions to death. bsky.app/profile/agaw...

Finally, something we can all agree on — Trump has made the economy worse.

I spoke with the NYT Magazine a while ago but have now heard that an editor said they can't quote me because I'm "too liberal" to be a trusted source. You know what's always the first example conservatives use to claim I'm "too liberal"? My work in the 1619 Project, organized by the NYT Magazine.

We posted most of the text of the memo in this link, omitting logistical and biographical information: newrepublic.com/article/1986...

I don't typically fact check folks, but they're lying about my event, so let's do this. /THREAD/

The United States government is no longer able to protect us from real hazards, such as flash floods, because it’s shifting funds to fake hazards, such as a non-existent immigrant crime wave. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...

TX officials blame an inaccurate forecast by NWS for the deadly results of the flood, incl girls still missing from a camp. In the time of climate change we need better weather prediction from fed’l resources, not the dramatic cuts Trump/Musk have imposed. joycevance.substack.com/p/when-the-c...

Keep calling

It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.

This is the story of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Republicans working under the cover of darkness, refusing to meet with constituents, and choosing billionaires over hard-working Americans. op: fightforprogress via IG

Trump’s golf trips cost taxpayers millions of dollars each month. Why don’t Republican cut that instead of Medicaid?

Lesson #3 Trump Sucks IS Not A Winning Platform Democratic opposition groups all agree ‘(Insert Dictator’s Name) sucks.’ Unfortunately, I can’t think of how to turn that into a winning campaign motto in any country open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...

Melania Trump's Visa Questioned in Congressional Hearing Source: Newsweek "It doesn't take an Einstein to see that the math ain't mathin' here.” 🙌

And these are the same snowflakes who couldn’t handle wearing a mask during the pandemic.

Donald Trump needs to address the nation right now and condemn the Minnesota shootings and all forms of political violence. It’s the bare minimum we should expect from any president.

AOC: The girls are fighting aren’t they

You helped get these guys elected, Elon.

Must-read! 👇🏽

Ah yes, rugged individualism, American style.

She showed up for her annual check in… www.al.com/news/2025/05...

Abrego Garcia's wife: "I will not stop fighting until I see my husband alive. Kilmar, if you can hear me, stay strong. God hasn't forgotten about you. Our children are asking when you will come home ... they miss their dad so much."

Should you start faking a bad French accent? Wear loud Resistance t-shirts while blurting out SORRY? Here's how to frolic abroad this summer when everyone (rightfully) hates us.

At a time of unprecedented climate and industrial pressure, we must strengthen—not weaken—protections for our ocean. NEPA is essential. Our ocean deserves better. Read our letter...

This piece from @jvl.bsky.social is one of the most important insightful I have read since January 20th 2025.

A top vaccine advisor at the FDA was forced to resign on Friday. In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks, wrote "truth and transparency are not desired," by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Wilmer Hale & Jenner & Block suing Trump over EOs is big news. Quick analysis here. joycevance.substack.com/p/big-law-fi...

www.instagram.com/reel/DHcAbJE...

So Rumeysa Ozturk is arrested in MA on Tuesday. Her lawyers rush to federal court on Tuesday night and obtain an order—ON TUESDAY NIGHT—not to move her out of MA. All day yesterday, ICE won’t say where she is. And now, on Thursday, they say she’s in Louisiana.

That’s a shame that Skadden took away Rachel Cohen’s email access. Because after I read her LinkedIn post early this morning, I sent this email to her. If anyone is in touch with her, please forward this to her. Thank you.

There are still tickets available for the big L.A. wildfire relief benefit show at the United Theater on Broadway tomorrow night. Here I am at soundcheck with Paul Shaffer and Al Jardine - the lineup for this thing is absolutely INSANE. Hope to see you there!

From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University. www.chronicle.com/article/were...

Elon Musk’s Ponzi scheme

Janet Mills was elected the first woman DA in ME history. Elected 1st woman AG in ME. Won election to state House, reelected 3x. Then 1st woman Gov - won by 20 points. Then reelected in 2022 by 13 points. In other words, far more popular in ME than Trump will ever be.

I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day :) Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.

Here’s how many billions Elon Musk’s companies are making from U.S. taxpayers