As a former history teacher, I can tell you it’s going to take us generations to come back from where we are right now. The damage to our democracy is that profound. But if we really put in the work, we can and will come back.

It’s a gloomy day here in Vermont but I’m reflecting on some signs of hope from this past week in DC. They’re small, too late, and not enough, but they represent things we can build off of in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

Shoutout to @repbeatty.bsky.social. As an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, she sued over Trump’s move to name the cultural institution after himself and close it for “renovations” without the input of the American people… and she won!

Let’s talk about Delaney Hall in Newark, NJ. Right now, human beings are being held in terrible conditions because a private company wants to cut corners on food and medical care to maximize profits. DHS needs to let elected officials conduct oversight and we need to stop funding these atrocities.

To all the Vermonters who’ve told me how expensive your life has gotten - I hear you. Now that I’m back in DC, I’m ready to get back to work lowering costs. We just need willing partners in the Republican majority.

@barbmcquade.bsky.social hit the nail on the head with this one… Donald Trump found his new Roy Cohn and it’s Todd Blanche. From covering up the Epstein files and getting Ghislaine Maxwell moved to “club fed” to this slush fund for Trump’s foot soldiers, Blanche is at the center of it all.

Republicans started it and Dems ended it last night in Virginia. We need to get back to drawing these voting maps in a bipartisan way, but in the short term, voters across the country are rejecting the GOP attempts to rig these midterms.

Last week, the criminal charges brought by the Trump admin against Kilmar Abrego Garcia were dismissed by a federal judge because of their “vindictiveness.” The Trump admin is hoping we forget about these cases. But we have to stay vigilant and stay loud.

Ghislane Maxwell lured countless children into Jeffrey Epstein’s global pedophile ring. Now, some Republicans are openly floating giving her a pardon. It’s outrageous. We need to end the special treatment for the Epstein class.

You know what they say about guilty consciences…

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Christopher Laskaris was autistic and murdered aged 24. His mother, Fiona, begged local authorities for help but was ignored as he was presumed to have had mental capacity. In my maiden speech I pledged to help Fiona in changing the law so that the lives of others are saved. 1/2

You’re probably going to hear a lot about what the rich really pay in taxes today. This chart tells the real story.

Trump: "I hate good looking men."

MI House Republicans hate the idea of Michigan families having support for their babies.

Get your tickets today! https://www.wspa.com/news/links-we-mentioned/pro-wrestling-turbo-will-be-live-at-the-mill-at-fountain-inn/  #ProWrestlingTurbo

Flaming tables, barbed wire, cinder blocks, SPIKE and much more were part of the brutal AEW World Tag Team Title New York Street Fight I Quit Match between FTR and Cope & Cage! Watch the #AEWDoN replay RIGHT NOW on HBO Max PPV!

Neo-Nazi, @kajakallas.bsky.social getting truthed by Spain’s @irenemonterog.bsky.social “Israel has been for 24 hours kidnapping European citizens and you’re SMILING?!” “What would you do if it were Iran? If it were Russia? But since it is ISRAEL, you smile and look the other way.” “Shame on you”

Most car buyers think they’re prepared, but this study says otherwise. One mistake keeps showing up 👇 www.badcredit.org/studies/car-...

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We deserve a nation that loves us back. A nation that protects its most vulnerable. A nation where every child can prove how far they can go, because we’ve given them a chance. We sat down with Live5news & Nick Reagan to talk about building an economy that empowers every American. #SC01 #SCpol

As you can see, it’s finally raining here. It’s been dry. That’s a Mr. & Mrs. Downy Woodpecker on the white oak. #forestFriday #birds #birding #birdwatching #nature #trees

Epic antenna action on these shrimps. Must be a shrimp conference happening. @schmidtocean.bsky.social dive 925 part 3 #Doldrums #MarineLife

🇭🇺/🇺🇦 Orban hors-jeu, Zelensky gagnant ? "Côté russe, l'économie peut devenir une limite assez forte à la continuation de cette guerre." ▶️Paul Gogo (@paugog.bsky.social), journaliste indépendant, ancien correspondant à Moscou, était invité sur #ledebatf24 avec Stéphanie Antoine.

Reporter: Ken Paxton is calling you 'Talafreako.' Talarico: He just released child rapist Adam Hoffman from jail after his wealthy atty friends got involved. Hoffman was supposed to serve 25 years to life. He served less than a month. The Epstein class has no place in Texas.

🟥An oligarch, Bidzina Ivanishvili - the honorary chairman of the GD party, former PM of #Georgia, and widely regarded as the country’s informal ruler - hosted President of #Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. The meeting also included govt delegations. The party published a video of the meeting.

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With another energy crisis looming, the government faces a familiar dilemma: boost benefits or cut prices? But the real question is: how does the UK break the energy crisis cycle for good? Listen to the latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast: 🎥 https://bit.ly/41K0PSY

Making placeholder melee animations We're testing a Smash Bros style approach where short inputs do specific moves Instead of long pre-set button sequences for combo/super moves you just make up your own combos Hardest part is balancing with the FPS bits... #gamedev #gamedesign #indiedev

surprisingly, even with so much of the little sensor ring (is that the potentiometer itself?) missing. the drift seems to be nonexistent. i wonder if it will come back later. looking at it in a calibration tool, there is no evident drift and the flutter it had is gone.

The woke games detector got me 😔 Anyways, wishlist “Project Songbird” on Steam and PS5, coming Q1 2026 😉 🔗 in 🧵 #indiehorror #indiegames #HorrorGames #steamgames #wokecontent

We've got a few rain chances in the forecast for this weekend. I've got the latest details below! #arwx #ARStormTeam

...think today's concert felt even more special. It's so great to see you all. We've got 3 more days so let's keep this coming

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Honored to speak with reproductive health champions fighting for bodily autonomy, dignity, and access to care. As reproductive rights and gender-affirming care remain under attack, New York must continue to lead and protect everyone’s freedom to make their own health care decisions.

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Join secret agent @leovader.com, @haleyfax.bsky.social, @jacobgeller.com, @ohheyitsjeffm.bsky.social, and @michaelphuber.bsky.social (Easy Allies) for a three-part game club discussion tackling 007 First Light from the creators of Hitman. www.patreon.com/posts/get-re...

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Ok, I know I clutched this but I was shaking in the moment 😭

We're going back to basics to understand what truly means love you always. 🧡 This video explores love as something natural and organic, like the sun, moon, and other natural elements. #emotional #mirrortalk mirrortalkpodcast.com/love-over-ego/ Thank you! 🧡

What's going on in these #ICE detention torture camps is criminal! Jessica Craven has put together an action list. Please check it out. beacons.ai/jesscraven10...

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If you pet a blob with the "Petting Chain" ability, the affection transfers to all blobs in the same barn💕 #OvaMagica #cozygame #indiegame

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No Kings rally, Boston’s North Shore. 🇺🇸

Turbo Overkill is 70% off {$5.99} on Nintendo Switch www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...

🇺🇸 Trump openly acknowledges his shifting temperament and “indecisiveness” in politics: 📌 “I might give you an answer now, and then 20 minutes later go into the Oval Office and realize my answer was already wrong. Everything changes, you know. Facts change.”

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Katie Phang on Jared and Ivanka's luxury Albanian island project: She also says, "I'm going back to my real estate roots." Oh, isn't that lovely for Ivanka. The people of Albania don't want this.

"Neutral" Russian gymnast turns her back during Ukrainian anthem.

Kyiv metro. People are settling in for the night underground, preparing for another massive Russian attack. Another night in the city Russia still cannot break.

Brian Andrews; 🎶