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Linda L's avatar

I follow Amanda Nelson @amandasmildtakes. I feel she has been instrumental at educating people about the importance of the recent Virginia election.

Judith Swink (CA)'s avatar

What a superb bunch of resistance protests!

Terry24x's avatar

“A tragic, pointless, and ignominious outcome for everyone involved.” Words to describe this era in history. Fortunately, we continue to make history.

Purobi Phillips's avatar

A republican appointed judge threw the VA votes out and nullified the entire ammendment there. Please comment.

Judith Swink (CA)'s avatar

Not exactly. A Virginia circuit court ruled in favor of several Republican challenges to the measure but it still must be ruled on by the Virginia Supreme Court. https://rollcall.com/2026/04/23/virginia-supreme-court-sets-oral-arguments-on-redistricting/

Eva Seifert's avatar

And an orange snake judge just invalidated the results of the election, saying it wasn't legal. We're going to see games like this with every election that Rs lose. It's being appealed of course, but puts pressure on the state.

Steven's avatar

My wife and I are long time donors to SPLC and expected that our donations would be used in any way possible to expose and destroy the organizations that promote hatred and bigotry to Americans. It’s remarkable, or maybe not, that those in charge (tRump’s minions) of the current DOJ would go after an organization that helps uncover the criminals and hate mongers that populate these organizations. Another glaring example of the incompetence of the people in this corrupt regime. Fools all!

Ray Dempsey's avatar

I would never be acceptable to a jury judging Trump's guilt as a mass murderer. Based on convincing evidence of the results of his direct actions, I can't see any reason that a charge could be reduced to 2nd degree murder or manslaughter. His actions are direct and based on retribution because he doesn't like a person or organization or country or whatever happens to cross his alleged brain any moment. Truly vindictive with all the worst of human traits down to being tacky.

Debi's avatar

There has to be some way to curb this childish insanity emanating from Felon47 and his enablers. It absolutely infuriates me that WE THE PEOPLE are footing the bills for ALL this incredibly stupid and often illegal BS. War based on the "feelings" of a demented narcissistic convicted felon, spurious complaints against a valued civil rights organization, demolishing life saving aid to other countries, removal of health care for millions - and that's just a start to the list of despicable things emanating from the current administration. These things are all outside usual purview of a normally functioning government, which obviously we do not have right now.

Sue B's avatar

What's striking over this year+ of the Trump admin is the pattern of DEPLETION.

Among many "depletions," DOGE depleted critical services.

Congress's Big Beautiful Bill depleted health care for millions.

And now- this admin can't even use our weapons stockpile judiciously.

These guys are just plain reckless, impulsive, and dopamine-driven with teenage brains (no insult to teens who are appropriately dealing with lots of brain changes).

Arrested development with no end in sight.

Sue B's avatar

OOPS!- Sorry about the repeat comment.

I got too worked up about this issue :/

Sue B's avatar

What's striking over this year+ of the Trump admin is the pattern of DEPLETION.

Among many "depletions," DOGE depleted critical services.

Congress's Big Beautiful Bill depleted health care for millions.

And now- this admin can't even use our weapons stockpile judiciously.

These guys are just plain reckless, impulsive, and dopamine-driven with teenage brains (no insult to teens who are appropriately dealing with lots of brain changes).

Arrested development with no end in sight.

light the watch towers's avatar

Do not trust ANYTHING Trump says....... not even a cease fire. Trump is angry, frightened AND crazy.... , there is no knowing what he will do next.

bLUEduRham's avatar

I wish I could find words today to adequately express my deep and abiding gratitude for you and your family which loves and supports you, Robert. Thank you, thank you. ✨💙💫

We must be bold. We must be brave. We must abide.

Russ Buckbee's avatar

I support the Southern Poverty Law center and have for years. What a good use of my money to pay informants. Todd Blanche has invited them, As you say, "Among the many despicable things Todd Blanche has done, this is the most despicable." Why can't he be indicted? Maybe he will be?

Susan Deo's avatar

And Happy Earth Day, everyone! At the first Earth Day in the 1970’s over 20,000 Americans protested, 10% of the country’s population at that time, I believe. It brought about phenomenal positive changes for the environment. In the midst of all the current assaults to our people and our beautiful country, we cannot forget the assaults this regime is making to our planet, our waters, our forests. We have to continue to fight to preserve this planet, the only home we have.

Louise Pillai's avatar

"Sanity for humanity" - always timely!

Here's my two-cents for today: we have a criminally insane mass murderer as president, a danger to the entire globe, and there is no impeachment, no indictment, no accountability, and our Chief Justice has concocted almost complete immunity for him -- in effect, crowning him king. (At least, in the eyes of the law.)

There is a heck of a lot of complicity going around (like an infectious disease), but the immune system of this country is strengthening, adapting, and fighting back. We are the white blood cells, if you will, the antibodies, the phagocytes and T-cells: as we engage with the pathogens (Trump and his enablers), we are learning and multiplying and growing in power.

Trumpism is a sickness that has infected America, and we, the "cells" are fighting back. As with any illness, there is often a crisis, and then a (hopefully) rapid healing and return to health. And with it, a new appreciation of what it means to be healthy, and a profound gratitude.

Eadie Sharron's avatar

It's not just tRump. Thom Hartman lays out what really is at stake. We are not just facing a difference of political opinion, rather he outlines the international conspiracy to overthrow our democracy that has been taking place under our noses. Call your congress person. The compulsory draft begins in December. https://thomhartmann.substack.com/p/trumps-morbidly-rich-machine-is-crushing-cca?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Louise Pillai's avatar

I totally agree. The Epstein files, the Panama Papers, and who knows what else --the billionaires vs. us.

Marcia Braun's avatar

Way to go, Virginia!

You showed us big time that Virginia is not only for "lovers," (remember that long-ago campaign?) but for Democracy!