NB If I wanted, I could also teach the machine what this word is now—this is why having automatic text recognition is no substitute for having humans who can also read these scripts. We always need to be able to have the last word over the computer!

Today’s concept of “forgiveness” is pushed on survivors of SA, DV, or other abuse as the only way to “move on” and heal from their trauma. This is nothing but patriarchal garbage. You can survive and thrive without “forgiving” those who have caused you trauma.

Contrary to Trump's dangerous tirade, U.S. military service members have a right to refuse illegal orders and even a duty to do so.

Everyone in the military swears an oath to the Constitution, not to a particular president of the United States or anyone else in the chain of command.

In a joint statement, House Democratic leaders said they have contacted the House Sergeant at Arms and the U.S. Capitol Police to ensure the safety of the six Democrats and their families because of Trump's messages.

Loved this - thank you for sharing.

the idea is not all that counts. the idea is nothing at all until it has been lassooed, corralled, mutated, shuffled, blended with other ideas, and then expressed over the medium of however many thousand words that you have selected and arranged as best you can. the idea is a promise, not a book.

Sean Dunn, aka DC Sandwich Guy, speaks outside court after his not guilty verdict:

“I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything….

“That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants…

Every life matters, no matter where you came from, no matter how you got here…”