This is a war. How do you suggest winning it by de-escalating. That has never worked in human history. Human nature does not change that fast, and so bloodshed is inevitable.
Robert - you and Jill - quite literally - keep me sane. I've been listening and reading your reports since the day, I turned to one of my friends and local Indivisible leaders and told her how discouraged I was about everything. She directed me to you. I learn. I grow in understanding. And in action. I've been very involved in the fight for Democracy and I just want to say THANK YOU again. AND Happy Birthday to Jill! (as I write this in Minnesota - it's way too late but you have an hour left of your birthday in California!)
We MUST remember that the June 14 is a NO KINGS protest. It is NOT a demonstration against Trump's performative behavior in LA. If Saturday becomes all about that, then we have lost. That is exactly what he wants, and will give him an excuse to send his goons to shut us down. It will be bad enough trying to avoid infiltrators who show up to instigate trouble.
This movement we are building is bigger than the military or immigration or the economy or social security or health insurance or the price of eggs. All of that falls under the single message that we DO NOT WANT A KING. America belongs to We, the People. Not Trump. Not DOGE. Not MAGA. Us.
Democracy is under attack. That is the ONLY reason we are out in the streets. NO KINGS.
Here’s a good bit of news regarding Pam Bondi’s brother running for election to head the D.C. Bar. Poor Brad Bondi claims it was a partisan election. Wow! What reason would there be to vote for a Bondi family member as we have watch sister Pam abuse her office of Attorney General, defending the president rather than the U.S. Constitution and citizens?
It would be kind of hard to cancel elections, when they are run by the state/local governments. The primaries aren't even on the same dates. So people need to chill on that line.
As for peaceful protests that go astray, that is due to "plants" and just opportunists in general that show up at everything. When it gets out of hand, we need to leave and come back another day. And over and over and over.
Thank you for the photos from Lemon Cove, and the bits of history. My husband and I have lived in this area since the early 80's (we're now in Three Rivers), but driving through Lemon Cove have always wondered about that history.
This is a war. How do you suggest winning it by de-escalating. That has never worked in human history. Human nature does not change that fast, and so bloodshed is inevitable.
Miller as a neo Nazi, studied history well. It is all in the 2025 play book just as it was then
https://www.theholocaustexplained.org/the-nazi-rise-to-power/the-nazi-rise-to-power/sa-and-ss/
I love how Newsom and Bass are pushing back.
Robert - you and Jill - quite literally - keep me sane. I've been listening and reading your reports since the day, I turned to one of my friends and local Indivisible leaders and told her how discouraged I was about everything. She directed me to you. I learn. I grow in understanding. And in action. I've been very involved in the fight for Democracy and I just want to say THANK YOU again. AND Happy Birthday to Jill! (as I write this in Minnesota - it's way too late but you have an hour left of your birthday in California!)
We MUST remember that the June 14 is a NO KINGS protest. It is NOT a demonstration against Trump's performative behavior in LA. If Saturday becomes all about that, then we have lost. That is exactly what he wants, and will give him an excuse to send his goons to shut us down. It will be bad enough trying to avoid infiltrators who show up to instigate trouble.
This movement we are building is bigger than the military or immigration or the economy or social security or health insurance or the price of eggs. All of that falls under the single message that we DO NOT WANT A KING. America belongs to We, the People. Not Trump. Not DOGE. Not MAGA. Us.
Democracy is under attack. That is the ONLY reason we are out in the streets. NO KINGS.
Aren’t there enough examples of Don’s treason to arrest him and put before a jury? What’s the process?
David Huerta was just released from custody. The rally in Raleigh was excellent.
All of the Democratic governors signed onto a letter denouncing the National Guard being deployed in LA. Love their solidarity.
https://substack.com/@harryjsisson/note/c-124026298?r=194st7
Here’s a good bit of news regarding Pam Bondi’s brother running for election to head the D.C. Bar. Poor Brad Bondi claims it was a partisan election. Wow! What reason would there be to vote for a Bondi family member as we have watch sister Pam abuse her office of Attorney General, defending the president rather than the U.S. Constitution and citizens?
Pam Bondi's brother defeated in D.C. bar election
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/g-s1-71568/pam-bondi-brother-race-election-dc-bar
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JILL!
It would be kind of hard to cancel elections, when they are run by the state/local governments. The primaries aren't even on the same dates. So people need to chill on that line.
As for peaceful protests that go astray, that is due to "plants" and just opportunists in general that show up at everything. When it gets out of hand, we need to leave and come back another day. And over and over and over.
https://resist.bot/petitions/PQIZPQ
Sign this ResistBot petition to reject ICE and Trump using the National Guard against Californians (must be a CA resident)
Happy Birthday, Jill!
Thank you for your calm and always perceptive comments.
And…HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY WISHES TO Jill. 🎂❣️
Thank you for the photos from Lemon Cove, and the bits of history. My husband and I have lived in this area since the early 80's (we're now in Three Rivers), but driving through Lemon Cove have always wondered about that history.
I appreciate your live posts when warranted. You are a trusted voice of reason, a calming influence in these uncertain times. Thank you.
https://groundedpodcast.substack.com/p/live-with-heather-cox-richardson?r=536qh&utm_medium=ios. This was recorded today. HCR with Jon Tester on Grounded Podcast. Uplifting!