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Founder & Producing Artistic Director of Tonic Theater Company & Tonic Grange Washington, DC - new plays about history and science. https://www.tonictheater.org/
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Tonic Grange: Nourishing Community in Mind & Body
Introducing a Different Approach
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A new initiative from my theater company, @tonictheater.org. I hope you'll find it as exciting as I do.
Tonic Grange: Nourishing Community in Mind & Body
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Tonic Grange is currently in the planning phase and we can't do it alone. We need partners who share
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Tonic Grange is currently in the planning phase and we can't do it alone. We need partners who share
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Yes it is.
REP. RAMIREZ: “Tear gassing a 1 year old 🇺🇸 citizen… Dragging a citizen on her way to work out of her car… Throwing tear gas at a children’s Halloween parade…
It’s time to have a serious conversation about defunding ICE.”
It’s time to have a serious conversation about defunding ICE.”
November 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Yes it is.
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A critical warning about the national security threats we face.
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A critical warning about the national security threats we face.
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PSA: The President of the United States is a dangerous stochastic terrorist.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
PSA: The President of the United States is a dangerous stochastic terrorist.
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South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden pushed back on a lawmaker’s suggestion that the agricultural industry should be more tightly regulated to improve water quality.
“Rest assured,” Rhoden said, “he’s going to be set straight on a few of his issues in a very kind, civil way." buff.ly/LFstFGu
“Rest assured,” Rhoden said, “he’s going to be set straight on a few of his issues in a very kind, civil way." buff.ly/LFstFGu
Governor says lawmaker will be ‘set straight’ on suggestion to regulate agricultural water polluters • South Dakota Searchlight
South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden pushed back on a lawmaker’s suggestion that the agricultural industry should be more tightly regulated to improve water quality.
southdakotasearchlight.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden pushed back on a lawmaker’s suggestion that the agricultural industry should be more tightly regulated to improve water quality.
“Rest assured,” Rhoden said, “he’s going to be set straight on a few of his issues in a very kind, civil way." buff.ly/LFstFGu
“Rest assured,” Rhoden said, “he’s going to be set straight on a few of his issues in a very kind, civil way." buff.ly/LFstFGu
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“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
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They erased us from the textbooks. I’m putting us back in the story.
They buried our truth and hoped we’d stay silent.
ERASED isn’t a book—it’s a weapon.
Read it before they ban it. Share it before they silence it.
Get your copy now.
stan.store/gxldsociety/...
They buried our truth and hoped we’d stay silent.
ERASED isn’t a book—it’s a weapon.
Read it before they ban it. Share it before they silence it.
Get your copy now.
stan.store/gxldsociety/...
May 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
They erased us from the textbooks. I’m putting us back in the story.
They buried our truth and hoped we’d stay silent.
ERASED isn’t a book—it’s a weapon.
Read it before they ban it. Share it before they silence it.
Get your copy now.
stan.store/gxldsociety/...
They buried our truth and hoped we’d stay silent.
ERASED isn’t a book—it’s a weapon.
Read it before they ban it. Share it before they silence it.
Get your copy now.
stan.store/gxldsociety/...
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Ah, Tennessee, you should be so proud. Not.
25% of the 8 are from Tennessee. @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty we see you. #MarshaMoneyGrab
November 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ah, Tennessee, you should be so proud. Not.
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25% of the 8 are from Tennessee. @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty we see you. #MarshaMoneyGrab
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
25% of the 8 are from Tennessee. @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty we see you. #MarshaMoneyGrab
You know the President is lying because his lips are moving.
"Look, every word the president just said is a lie."
-- Me, telling the truth.
-- Me, telling the truth.
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
You know the President is lying because his lips are moving.
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POTUS + OLC have tried to create an alternate reality within the US executive branch in which the US is involved in make believe armed conflicts with alleged drug smugglers and therefore premeditated killing is somehow permissible.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. troops not liable in boat strikes, classified Justice Dept. memo says
In a classified memo, the Trump administration’s Office of Legal Counsel said that U.S. troops would not be liable for participating in boat strikes on alleged narco-traffickers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
POTUS + OLC have tried to create an alternate reality within the US executive branch in which the US is involved in make believe armed conflicts with alleged drug smugglers and therefore premeditated killing is somehow permissible.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Remember the Republicans’ Rural Health Fund? It’s a Joke. newrepublic.com/article/2030... via @newrepublic.com
Remember the Republicans’ Rural Health Fund? It’s a Joke.
The $50 billion pot will be spread so thinly, with questionable goals ranging from tech innovation to MAHA, that it looks unlikely to save rural hospitals that are at risk of closure.
newrepublic.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Remember the Republicans’ Rural Health Fund? It’s a Joke. newrepublic.com/article/2030... via @newrepublic.com
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I like how they gave the Nobel Prize to someone fighting for democracy in Venezuela, instead of someone sinking fishing boats off their coast.
October 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I like how they gave the Nobel Prize to someone fighting for democracy in Venezuela, instead of someone sinking fishing boats off their coast.
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Nobel Peace Prizes have often been awarded to people who fight autocracy. Maria Corina Machado fits right into that tradition
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Why María Machado Deserved the Nobel Peace Prize
The Venezuelan opposition leader shows why participation matters.
www.theatlantic.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Nobel Peace Prizes have often been awarded to people who fight autocracy. Maria Corina Machado fits right into that tradition
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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October 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Fairbanks, Alaska has voted in a Democratic mayor for the first time in almost a decade. Alaska.
October 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Fairbanks, Alaska has voted in a Democratic mayor for the first time in almost a decade. Alaska.
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“The defense secretary underwent a round of cosmetic injections last month.” One insider: “He’s always been full of himself, but lately his ego has been off the charts.”
October 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“The defense secretary underwent a round of cosmetic injections last month.” One insider: “He’s always been full of himself, but lately his ego has been off the charts.”
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From U.S. District Chief Judge Virginia Kendall this morning:
“At no point did I, nor did the Building Security Committee, authorize
or request the National Guard's assistance to secure the Dirksen Courthouse.“
“At no point did I, nor did the Building Security Committee, authorize
or request the National Guard's assistance to secure the Dirksen Courthouse.“
October 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
From U.S. District Chief Judge Virginia Kendall this morning:
“At no point did I, nor did the Building Security Committee, authorize
or request the National Guard's assistance to secure the Dirksen Courthouse.“
“At no point did I, nor did the Building Security Committee, authorize
or request the National Guard's assistance to secure the Dirksen Courthouse.“
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Anyone know what time the Epstein survivor press conference is tomorrow? @rokhanna.bsky.social ?
October 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Anyone know what time the Epstein survivor press conference is tomorrow? @rokhanna.bsky.social ?
ICE thugs.
Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
Here’s video of the incident
October 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
ICE thugs.
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Nearly 50 news and media organizations have signed an amicus brief supporting AP in the ongoing legal case over White House press access. storage.courtlistener.com/rec...
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October 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Nearly 50 news and media organizations have signed an amicus brief supporting AP in the ongoing legal case over White House press access. storage.courtlistener.com/rec...
Christian Right hypocrisy at its finest.
Oh look the party that screams “family values” every five minutes is silent when one of their megachurch darlings pleads guilty to child sex abuse. But they’ll trip over themselves to ban books and attack drag shows. Tells you everything you need to know.
October 8, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Christian Right hypocrisy at its finest.