The US Senate is a worthless institution that has, with a few very brief exceptions, been a reactionary force in the US for all its history, holding back progress, holding back the will of the voters, upholding a grossly oligarchic, patriarchal, racist hierarchy. Flush it down the toilet.

Chris Murphy should call for a vote to oust Schumer as leader.

If you want to make it look more like a present, get mason jars and fill them with things like dried soups, chili mixes and overnight oats. Things you just add water to. Tie ribbons around the jars and little tags with instructions. Anyone who isn’t rich is gonna love you for it.

If you’re trying to figure out what to give each other this holiday season?

It’s food. Give soups, teas, coffees and fruit. Make sure everyone you know is eating.