"And there are results we cannot see, results that are accreting in a stepwise fashion, building momentum and heft that will serve us well in 2026." I really like the "accreting" results part!
Done: Premium Democracy Docket. Please record the Wednesday event and rebroadcast for those not able to attend. Thank you and keep up the good work. Avid reader.
Our son rowed crew on the Potomac. It is such a cool experience to watch the sweet ballet of the oars. So glad you and Jill could see it while awaiting your next miracle grand baby 💝
Let us remember everything Trump touches falls apart …. Even his executive orders which have no legality. I think your words , patience and determination are key to We the People s ultimate success in preserving the rule of law. WE WILL WIN!
I agree we must continue to protest and write/call members of Congress to speak out against the corruption, cruelty, and crime being perpetrated by this regime. However, we also must pay attention to what they are doing with our data that Peter Thiel’s AI is training his models on. And all the contracts they are giving to Musk’s companies. The tech bros are the real danger.
I count among our victories the disappearance from daily acts of destruction of Ilan Musk. He was brash and in our faces early on (we all remember the chainsaw!). But he seems to be fading into the background now, and I believe it's because of our Tesla take downs.
Rachel Maddow always included a segment in her daily MSNBC show (Trump’s 100 days) that featured photos or videos of protests around our nation that day. She’s no longer having this daily show and I’m worried that the disappearance of this feature will take the wind out of the sails of the movement. The energy of these protests, even the small ones, needs to be nurtured. People must see those everyday, feel inspired by them, feel valued for their efforts, and those who haven’t joined yet must feel the lure.
I, of course, communicated my concern and desire to MSNBC, asking whether the Jen Psaki show will follow Maddow’s example. And, of course, I haven’t heard back.
Any thoughts on how we can push media channels to help us fuel our movement? Legacy media is not going to do so. Who can?
My wish is your daughter's labor and delivery is fast with as little pain as possible and that your newest grandchild is healthy and learns to sleep through the night quickly 💕
Flip flop, flip flop. Best news of the day from North Carolina. Griffin’s ceasing his ridiculous attempts to overturn the Supreme Court Justice election there is a perfect example of how Republicans supporting Trump attempt to win through bellicosity and bullying. Didn’t work this time. We need to keep up such pressure and demonstrate how bad ideas need to be dealt with.
My good news and focus for today:
"And there are results we cannot see, results that are accreting in a stepwise fashion, building momentum and heft that will serve us well in 2026." I really like the "accreting" results part!
"waited for nature to choose a time for new life..." exquisite. wishing you all all the best ♥️
Done: Premium Democracy Docket. Please record the Wednesday event and rebroadcast for those not able to attend. Thank you and keep up the good work. Avid reader.
Excellent as always, Robert! Thanks & let us know when last & new grandchild arrives!
Great encouragement, so needed.
Thank you thank you thank you for all of this, including the view of the Potomac!
Our son rowed crew on the Potomac. It is such a cool experience to watch the sweet ballet of the oars. So glad you and Jill could see it while awaiting your next miracle grand baby 💝
Let us remember everything Trump touches falls apart …. Even his executive orders which have no legality. I think your words , patience and determination are key to We the People s ultimate success in preserving the rule of law. WE WILL WIN!
I agree we must continue to protest and write/call members of Congress to speak out against the corruption, cruelty, and crime being perpetrated by this regime. However, we also must pay attention to what they are doing with our data that Peter Thiel’s AI is training his models on. And all the contracts they are giving to Musk’s companies. The tech bros are the real danger.
I really appreciate your deeply thoughtful analysis of all that’s happening as well as your highlighting of actions for us to take.
Congratulations on your new and soon to be born grandchildren! Being a grandparent is an incredible blessing.
I count among our victories the disappearance from daily acts of destruction of Ilan Musk. He was brash and in our faces early on (we all remember the chainsaw!). But he seems to be fading into the background now, and I believe it's because of our Tesla take downs.
About 30 minutes ago I read that the 🟠💩 pulled Martin's nomination. Another victory for our side and I rejoice at them all...big or small.
Robert and Substack friends,
Rachel Maddow always included a segment in her daily MSNBC show (Trump’s 100 days) that featured photos or videos of protests around our nation that day. She’s no longer having this daily show and I’m worried that the disappearance of this feature will take the wind out of the sails of the movement. The energy of these protests, even the small ones, needs to be nurtured. People must see those everyday, feel inspired by them, feel valued for their efforts, and those who haven’t joined yet must feel the lure.
I, of course, communicated my concern and desire to MSNBC, asking whether the Jen Psaki show will follow Maddow’s example. And, of course, I haven’t heard back.
Any thoughts on how we can push media channels to help us fuel our movement? Legacy media is not going to do so. Who can?
We can’t let our movement wither away.
My wish is your daughter's labor and delivery is fast with as little pain as possible and that your newest grandchild is healthy and learns to sleep through the night quickly 💕
Flip flop, flip flop. Best news of the day from North Carolina. Griffin’s ceasing his ridiculous attempts to overturn the Supreme Court Justice election there is a perfect example of how Republicans supporting Trump attempt to win through bellicosity and bullying. Didn’t work this time. We need to keep up such pressure and demonstrate how bad ideas need to be dealt with.
There are more of us than them.
https://kottke.org/25/05/4th-grader-to-rfk-jr-i-have-autism-and-im-not-broken