As of November 5th, it estimated that U.S.A.I.D.’s dismantling has already caused the deaths of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND people, two-thirds of them children. The cruel, pointless dismantling of USAID & illegal seizure of its funds is a crime against humanity. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

Voters reject Trump policies & allies in off-year elections, as admin violates court order to provide food aid & 42 million Americans face senseless hunger crisis. Trump tariffs, which have forced prices up, could be canceled by Supreme Court as illegal. navigatornews.substack.com/p/voters-rej...

This is why there is a shutdown & why millions are losing income, food assistance & healthcare, while corruption runs rampant.

America has no king.

1st Amendment: “Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” The Republican bill transferring trillions from most Americans to billionaires is an illegal abuse of legislative power. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Never forget: the Republic belongs to the people, not to those who hold high office or wish to abuse power to serve themselves.

In memory of Pope Francis, at this crucial moment of high-stakes choices & far-reaching consequence, let us remember: There are no stratifications of interest in Christian love. We owe generosity & service to all people, especially the vulnerable, marginal & displaced… & to all of Creation.

I could not be more proud of the senior Senator from New Jersey. @booker.senate.gov exemplified over 25 hours of excellent civic discourse the daring, community spirit, mutual empowerment & determination of the Garden State. The work of remaking 2025 & restoring our future starts today!

In case anyone was wondering, the guy who is mining all US government data, dismantling critical agencies, undermining US security at home & abroad & ignoring the Constitution is praising Russia's leaders as "competent leadership".

Over on the dark side platform, Elon Musk is mocking the idea that he owes anyone an explanation for his intrusion into & attempts to “delete” agencies of government. He asks what anyone could possibly want to know… I have offered a few suggestions…

Meanwhile, a campaign of hate & lies is playing out in a coordinated way on “X” Twitter, with pro-Trump operatives smearing Democrats, spreading seditious lies about federal workers & using language of open incitement. The “Report” function now generates an error code.

The US Supreme Court appears to have come to its unanimous ruling requring Chinese divestment from TikTok through clear-eyed consideration of what is at stake for the privacy and data security of American users, and of anyone they know. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

Last month, hundreds of citizens were on Capitol Hill to talk climate policy with their reps, living their democracy. Thanks to the courage of those who defended the Capitol & to dedicated people of good will, this beautiful experience of self-government is still possible. #CCL2023 #July4