I used the script from @zefrinettv.bsky.social about the EA buyout to create a @resist.bot petition.

To sign text BUYOUT to 50409

Election strategies do not matter if Democrats are not presenting an alternative. As a New York resident, I could have had two Republican Senators on March 14th, and the votes and non-effort to amend the bill would have been indistinguishable from what Senators Schumer and Gillibrand did [clip: NYT]

If Judge Dale Ho supports the DOJ's argument that practically means "Doing Trump's bidding is more important than delivering justice," then other public officials will likely feel emboldened to commit or continue unlawful acts, as long as their actions align with the President's objectives [source🧵]

Looking back on when my full-grown cats were little (glowering) kitties.

This part of the post is just to shout out Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH whose resume I referenced at the beginning as Biden’s first CDC Director. Dr. Walensky was not without critics, but her communication with the public always struck me as practical, accessible, and honest.

Text “SIGN PEXTJB” to 50409 to tell your representatives that we need to follow through on our promise to protect Afghans from the persecution they suffer for supporting U.S. military operations. They have been extensively vetted and there is no reason to endanger their lives further.