Anything unconstitutional IS illegal because The United States' Constitution is the supreme law of Our Country. Using the public's money for your own illegitimate use / slush fund is corruption. Destroying public property like the East Wing and historic markers is corruption. Installing denigrating and fictional plaques in the White House under the guise of a “Presidential Walk of Fame" is corruption. Taking lavish gifts from others while fulfilling your public duties is corruption and unconstitutional (Emoluments Clause). Insider trading is corruption. Failing to release the Epstein files to prevent prosecution of criminal friends or self is corruption. Stealing public information for your own use through DOGE is corruption. Running a retribution campaign against political enemies is corruption. Endangering lives while denying residents their rights is corruption (CECOT, Minneapolis, etc.). Disobeying the legal determinations of the courts is corruption. This is arguably the most corrupt administration America has ever seen.
"Anything unconstitutional IS illegal because The United States' Constitution is the supreme law of Our Country."
100%. Somehow that fact doesn't appear to be widely understood. I often read or hear pundits say something is "unconstitutional and possibly illegal."
I still think it would be a different, and better, country if we amended our pledge of allegiance to: "I pledge allegiance to our democracy of the United States of America. And to the Constitution BY which it stands...
Think of all the elementary school kids saying that every morning... a different world.
Speaking of the new generation, I'm reposting this link from yesterday... a young man speaking out about the redistricting farce in Louisiana. Our younger generations need to be inspired to take on the mantle, like this guy. Fire in the hole!
I watched it again. Just noticed the fine print that he was speaking on same day, May 12, that we were presenting on the declaration project in Salinas before Monterey County Supervisors. Love it. It's happening everywhere.
My hot take (only my theories, not based on anything I have read in the press) is that Trump's Rasputins know he is failing and are going to be pushing even harder for their pet projects. Stephen Miller on ICE (witness the recent news that green card holders will have to leave the country when they reapply), RFK on whatever crazy nonsense he is touting, Putin on Ukraine, Bibi on Iran, and Rubio on Cuba. Rubio has long wanted the Cuban government to go down. This is his last chance. If he can convince Trump that it will go the way Venezuela did, and that it will distract voters from all the bad news, he might do it. I have been expecting this to happen for a month and wouldn't be surprised to see it very soon. To my knowledge, Cuba has no natural resources Trump can exploit, which is why I think Venezuela was first in line.
Well, I’m happy to see that, at least once the bomb is about to detonate on their own personal residence, Republicans are willing to mildly rebuke the massacre. What a bunch of selfish, shortsighted, pathetic excuses for public servants. I’ll take their help, but fuck ‘em….just fuck ‘em all for enabling us to get to this point.
On a lighter note, I have decided to have a very happy Memorial Day weekend, regardless of what Trump does, because in spite of what he believes, he does not actually own my mood. I hope all of you will do the same… Lots of family and friends, barbecues, golfing…whatever your flavor of fun is.
And Simon, if you see this, I have a very unimportant question, although maybe at moments like this it’s the most important kind of question:
All those years you were in DC before the Nats arrived, did you adopt the Baltimore Orioles as your team out of regional proximity? Or were you loyal to one of the New York teams out of solidarity from birth? I personally am still a Cubs fan because growing up in the middle of Nebraska in the 80s and early 90s, they were one of only two teams I could watch all 162 games for. God bless the WGN cable network out of Chicago, and RIP Harry Carey and Ryne Sandberg!
Simon, thanks for the great round up of what was a pretty consequential week.
I was heartened to see that the judge dismissed charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as vindictive and selective prosecution. Proud of my Senator, Van Hollen, who didn't just give speeches but got on a plane and went to the torture prison and, ultimately, got the man out. Take the wins when we get them!
It's (thankfully!) raining here today, so it's a good day to stay in and write postcards to Ohio voters.
Simon and Family, this is all deeply encouraging news and data. Thank you Simon for this much needed information and a reminder that what we’re doing TRULY is working!
Particularly because the GOP is in the midst of feeling the burn, NOW is the prime opportunity to seize on it, keep em DOWN and push ahead, using available strategic levers.
I’ve read some commentary recently from someone who while very much is Pro-Democracy and often on point with many of his assertions (actually not too dissimilar from ours here)…was however, very disenchanted by the TX race. He is still clinging onto the loss for Crockett and feels strongly that we will lose TX and that ‘White TX Dems’ are in for a rude awakening.
Now look, idk the intricacies of the TX political operation but I can only speak from what I’m seeing and taking in. So, I’d like to offer a few points related and subsequently, overarching points as I feel we’re reaching a pinnacle moment in this midterm election roadway (very much on the heels of something significantly changing in the landscape against Trump, the GOP, and in our favor all as Simon points out).
On one hand, I absolutely empathize with his frustration. Crockett would have been wonderful and frankly, i believe there is still a bright political future for her. Either in the senate or in the DOJ. Unless Kamala becomes President, wouldn’t that be something…Kamala rebrands the DOJ as AG, bringing Crockett (also a lawyer) into the fold with her?!? Def a possibility/plausibility!
All that said, I don’t see Talarico as an enemy nor loser in this fight….obv! Talented politician who has the strongest chance yet to flip a TX seat blue. Beto is talented. Alred is talented. Crockett is talented! For Talarico, it’s right time, right place. Does this mean he’s a shoe-in? Of course not! But it absolutely says something that the GOP are both privately and publicly revolting concerning Trump’s backing of Paxton.
Yes, Paxton is dangerous and will go to any lengths to try and win that seat (or steal it) which is why we MUST remain on guard! That said, TX has seen the largest blue voter turnout in modern history! Fair to say we KNOW they’re not staying home for this one in November. I’m not even confident Republican voters will turn out in droves for Paxton either. We’ll see when all said and done but we can’t let our guard down period.
So, I def caution anyone discounting Talarico this far out. It will be a shock in and of itself to see him win just cuz of how TX politics has played for so long. But…if he does win, it won’t be ‘a surprise’ at the same time. The GOP will bleed out financially as well as politically (arguably because they will financially). They’re over spending and over exerting, on defense as to where to drop all their financial eggs which could very well haunt them should we remain strategic with how WE spend ahead of November.
TX is naturally a long shot but with Talarico currently leading Paxton in polling (which is unheard of even at this stage of the race…in TX), his chances are significant. At this point, I rather be him than Paxton. Both Crockett and Talarico were strong choices. No one has time to be bitter and subsequently risk any hold out in any sort of protest. That hurt us in 2024.
Which brings me to my overarching point beyond TX, especially as it relates to the autopsy. Rick Wilson nails it especially in the wake of the autopsy (yes i personally believe Kamala won and that it was manipulated but data still has value moving forward anyway).
We need to win period! Screw our feelings! The GOP never cared about their own feelings. It’s time we buckle up that way too and THEN, unlike the GOP, actually GOVERN with moxie, sensitivity, and the will to PROGRESS! That would then give credence to our balls to the wall shift.
But the race though, the race??? Balls to the wall like Wilson says! No more catering to the ‘far left sensitivities.’ That cost us! If we offend people by sticking to voters’ immediate needs more than any social issue, screw it! They need to wake up fast!! We’re not just suddenly homophobic, xenophobic, Antisemitic, Islamophobic, etc. cuz we didn’t spend “enough time” on all the social issues THIS time. Right here, right now, Carville’ long standing assertion that “It’s the economy stupid” WINS period!
Voters should be keen enough to already know the majority of our candidates empathize with all pressing social issues of our time. But we have to be smart about this chance. We need to make the distinctions clear, concise, and press the ability to disassociate properly.
For example, Dems need to focus on Bibi…NOT Israel as a whole (risking coming across Antisemitic alienating Jewish voters by convoluting the messaging or stupidly letting into the field the likes of Hasan Piker for Christ sake) if/when talking about the Middle East.
We need to drill down the REAL impacts Trump and the GOP have on the LGBTQ community, and NOT fester on ‘pronouns!’ See my point? Social issues need to striped to its bare resonating bones in messaging just like kitchen table issues have to be. Blend the best of both…we WIN hands down in numbers too big to rig.
Too often we’ve given the GOP ammunition by our own making. There’s a reason why the most effective ads come from Lincoln Project, Seneca Project, etc. ALL curated by Anti Trump Republicans/Former Republicans turned Independents. They KNOW how the GOP works with their messaging and they’re using those same tools against them effectively! We’d have to be out of our minds NOT to take the cues and let them into our tent all the way.
This is where Ken Martin has to come in, where House and Senate leadership has to come in, etc.
Nonetheless, to have Obama, Harris, Lincoln Project, our Governors, Pete B, and other strong surrogates out and about given the toxicity of Trump and the GOP’ current impact…can only help, not hinder. Only ones who can get in our way is actually us, not them. Let em fall, we keep pushing the right messaging forward and stay the course.
I’m a cautious optimist and believe we WILL win in November against the odds we face. But I also caution us as a party not to fall for our own trap. God speed and let’s win this damn thing!
I think you underestimate Talerico's chances. Why? Because Trump is a drag on the party, and as Simon points out, odds are quite high that it only gets worse for him going forward. He is incapable of pivoting. If he tried, no one would believe the Liar in Chief anyway. But he wont pivot. He will double down. And that is dangerous for everyone. Let's hope the bluster in the Republican Senate takes hold.
So Talerico is polling as a toss up now. And it's STILL only May. Add another $1/gal to the equation. People have to drive far to get around in Texas. It aint over til its over, so keep pushing all the way to the tape.
I’m not underestimating his chances. I’m very cautiously optimistic about him. I agree with your full sentiment. I was basically responding to my own conversation with someone else before making a larger point 😂. It’s no shoe in though. It’s TX and they know how to cheat! But, the turnout and enthusiasm is very promising! As for all the rest of what I had to say concerning the autopsy, how we move forward etc., I stand by that assertion. Will remain a firm believer in Harris. I was disappointed by the party around her though. Not us here in the community but you know what I mean.
It'll really be interesting after November 2026, assuming we take the Senate and the House. How will the GOP Senators and Reps who survived the election start interacting with a lame duck president who fucked up this catastrophically? I think we don't know.
Krugman was talking on Substack about how the inflation is becoming solidified in peoples' view of future economy, and how that likely means elevated prices for some time to come. Maybe some kind of stagflation 1970's style is in our future.
I'm post carding today. I was going to buy stamps because I'm out, but I wasn't sure if the post office was open on the holiday weekend and I wasn't sure I could trust what my phone said. Plus I really didn't feel like going. Next weekend I will go.
I gave $25 one time donation to the TX 35 Johnny Garcia emergency fund to counteract the fuckery. I also gave a recurring $10/month donation to the new "second wave" campaign. Next week there is a planned canvass in Orlando for David Jolly which I will do. I'm trying to figure out the specifics because I think the details, at least last week, were not worked out yet.
the polling on our senate races is so heartening! my take away for memorial day weekend. winning the senate stops the shit show in its tracks! let's win big so no treachery from satan!!
For me, this coming week won't be as busy as last week, but it will be busy enough. Today I have an endorsement meeting with my local Democratic party. In the afternoon, I'll join REI workers at a local store.
The big news is that the Whatcom County Council will take up a measure in a planning meeting Tuesday to prohibit construction of any more detention centers in the county. This meeting won't allow public comment, but I want to be in attendance and show my face (newly healed after the removal of a skin cancer). A meeting inviting public comment should come in the next sixty days.
It's significant that the lead for this measure is the newly elected Democratic Councilmember from a large rural part of the county. This is the right move at the right time, in my opinion. My guess is that many rural folks in the county don't want an ICE detention center anywhere near where they live. This is an example, by the way, of Democrats going into a red district, winning, and then representing the interests of the people there. This isn't the only thing this Councilmember has done for her constituents--flood control measures are important in the county--but her fight to restrict detention centers shows that Democrats in rural areas can appeal to voters on local issues with national significance.
Held our weekly De-ICE Citizens Bank protest this morning. Several bank customers stopped to talk and learn. Got the protest onto social media after and into the national protest counts.
I've been reaching out to one of list members who lives in a senior living community to see if her community has a pro-democracy group or wants help starting one. She came to today's protest, they do have a group that needs ideas and inspiration. I'll meet with them soon.
Happy to see the polling data, the growing cracks in the GOP and MAGA, the focus on corruption, and Abrego Garcia's case being dismissed for vindictive prosecution.
I nearly spit out my coffee when I read the quote from Sen. Susan "I'm Concerned" Collins about Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton for the TX Senate race: “I don’t understand. He is an ethically challenged individual."
Everybody’s talkin’ ‘bout trump’s corruption.
Information Warrior report, my comment to the NYT article “Has Trump Gone Full ‘Mob Boss’?” (also posted to social media this morning)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/23/opinion/trump-slush-fund-republicans.html?unlocked_article_code=1.klA.Zpnz.evNXgY9PVaG1&smid=url-share
Anything unconstitutional IS illegal because The United States' Constitution is the supreme law of Our Country. Using the public's money for your own illegitimate use / slush fund is corruption. Destroying public property like the East Wing and historic markers is corruption. Installing denigrating and fictional plaques in the White House under the guise of a “Presidential Walk of Fame" is corruption. Taking lavish gifts from others while fulfilling your public duties is corruption and unconstitutional (Emoluments Clause). Insider trading is corruption. Failing to release the Epstein files to prevent prosecution of criminal friends or self is corruption. Stealing public information for your own use through DOGE is corruption. Running a retribution campaign against political enemies is corruption. Endangering lives while denying residents their rights is corruption (CECOT, Minneapolis, etc.). Disobeying the legal determinations of the courts is corruption. This is arguably the most corrupt administration America has ever seen.
"Anything unconstitutional IS illegal because The United States' Constitution is the supreme law of Our Country."
100%. Somehow that fact doesn't appear to be widely understood. I often read or hear pundits say something is "unconstitutional and possibly illegal."
I still think it would be a different, and better, country if we amended our pledge of allegiance to: "I pledge allegiance to our democracy of the United States of America. And to the Constitution BY which it stands...
Think of all the elementary school kids saying that every morning... a different world.
Speaking of the new generation, I'm reposting this link from yesterday... a young man speaking out about the redistricting farce in Louisiana. Our younger generations need to be inspired to take on the mantle, like this guy. Fire in the hole!
... a little morning hopium with your coffee
https://youtube.com/shorts/P58otkVgZ2U?si=4ojw48y7YJXHPzyx
Keep pushing.
Woah, that video is awesome!
I love your idea about amending our Pledge of Allegiance!!!!!!
I watched it again. Just noticed the fine print that he was speaking on same day, May 12, that we were presenting on the declaration project in Salinas before Monterey County Supervisors. Love it. It's happening everywhere.
Well stated, Deborah! Could be the basis for an ad for upcoming elections.
Reading and enjoying, just hoping predictions of Trump’s demise are not premature. Time to invade Cuba?
Where are the predictions of his demise?
Agree, my bad, just wishful thinking! Thanks as always for all of your hard work. Any thoughts on Cuba?
My hot take (only my theories, not based on anything I have read in the press) is that Trump's Rasputins know he is failing and are going to be pushing even harder for their pet projects. Stephen Miller on ICE (witness the recent news that green card holders will have to leave the country when they reapply), RFK on whatever crazy nonsense he is touting, Putin on Ukraine, Bibi on Iran, and Rubio on Cuba. Rubio has long wanted the Cuban government to go down. This is his last chance. If he can convince Trump that it will go the way Venezuela did, and that it will distract voters from all the bad news, he might do it. I have been expecting this to happen for a month and wouldn't be surprised to see it very soon. To my knowledge, Cuba has no natural resources Trump can exploit, which is why I think Venezuela was first in line.
Well, I’m happy to see that, at least once the bomb is about to detonate on their own personal residence, Republicans are willing to mildly rebuke the massacre. What a bunch of selfish, shortsighted, pathetic excuses for public servants. I’ll take their help, but fuck ‘em….just fuck ‘em all for enabling us to get to this point.
On a lighter note, I have decided to have a very happy Memorial Day weekend, regardless of what Trump does, because in spite of what he believes, he does not actually own my mood. I hope all of you will do the same… Lots of family and friends, barbecues, golfing…whatever your flavor of fun is.
And Simon, if you see this, I have a very unimportant question, although maybe at moments like this it’s the most important kind of question:
All those years you were in DC before the Nats arrived, did you adopt the Baltimore Orioles as your team out of regional proximity? Or were you loyal to one of the New York teams out of solidarity from birth? I personally am still a Cubs fan because growing up in the middle of Nebraska in the 80s and early 90s, they were one of only two teams I could watch all 162 games for. God bless the WGN cable network out of Chicago, and RIP Harry Carey and Ryne Sandberg!
#Legends
#TakeMeOutToTheBallGame
#TheHawk
⚾️🏟️🇺🇸
Simon, thanks for the great round up of what was a pretty consequential week.
I was heartened to see that the judge dismissed charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as vindictive and selective prosecution. Proud of my Senator, Van Hollen, who didn't just give speeches but got on a plane and went to the torture prison and, ultimately, got the man out. Take the wins when we get them!
It's (thankfully!) raining here today, so it's a good day to stay in and write postcards to Ohio voters.
Simon and Family, this is all deeply encouraging news and data. Thank you Simon for this much needed information and a reminder that what we’re doing TRULY is working!
Particularly because the GOP is in the midst of feeling the burn, NOW is the prime opportunity to seize on it, keep em DOWN and push ahead, using available strategic levers.
I’ve read some commentary recently from someone who while very much is Pro-Democracy and often on point with many of his assertions (actually not too dissimilar from ours here)…was however, very disenchanted by the TX race. He is still clinging onto the loss for Crockett and feels strongly that we will lose TX and that ‘White TX Dems’ are in for a rude awakening.
Now look, idk the intricacies of the TX political operation but I can only speak from what I’m seeing and taking in. So, I’d like to offer a few points related and subsequently, overarching points as I feel we’re reaching a pinnacle moment in this midterm election roadway (very much on the heels of something significantly changing in the landscape against Trump, the GOP, and in our favor all as Simon points out).
On one hand, I absolutely empathize with his frustration. Crockett would have been wonderful and frankly, i believe there is still a bright political future for her. Either in the senate or in the DOJ. Unless Kamala becomes President, wouldn’t that be something…Kamala rebrands the DOJ as AG, bringing Crockett (also a lawyer) into the fold with her?!? Def a possibility/plausibility!
All that said, I don’t see Talarico as an enemy nor loser in this fight….obv! Talented politician who has the strongest chance yet to flip a TX seat blue. Beto is talented. Alred is talented. Crockett is talented! For Talarico, it’s right time, right place. Does this mean he’s a shoe-in? Of course not! But it absolutely says something that the GOP are both privately and publicly revolting concerning Trump’s backing of Paxton.
Yes, Paxton is dangerous and will go to any lengths to try and win that seat (or steal it) which is why we MUST remain on guard! That said, TX has seen the largest blue voter turnout in modern history! Fair to say we KNOW they’re not staying home for this one in November. I’m not even confident Republican voters will turn out in droves for Paxton either. We’ll see when all said and done but we can’t let our guard down period.
So, I def caution anyone discounting Talarico this far out. It will be a shock in and of itself to see him win just cuz of how TX politics has played for so long. But…if he does win, it won’t be ‘a surprise’ at the same time. The GOP will bleed out financially as well as politically (arguably because they will financially). They’re over spending and over exerting, on defense as to where to drop all their financial eggs which could very well haunt them should we remain strategic with how WE spend ahead of November.
TX is naturally a long shot but with Talarico currently leading Paxton in polling (which is unheard of even at this stage of the race…in TX), his chances are significant. At this point, I rather be him than Paxton. Both Crockett and Talarico were strong choices. No one has time to be bitter and subsequently risk any hold out in any sort of protest. That hurt us in 2024.
Which brings me to my overarching point beyond TX, especially as it relates to the autopsy. Rick Wilson nails it especially in the wake of the autopsy (yes i personally believe Kamala won and that it was manipulated but data still has value moving forward anyway).
We need to win period! Screw our feelings! The GOP never cared about their own feelings. It’s time we buckle up that way too and THEN, unlike the GOP, actually GOVERN with moxie, sensitivity, and the will to PROGRESS! That would then give credence to our balls to the wall shift.
But the race though, the race??? Balls to the wall like Wilson says! No more catering to the ‘far left sensitivities.’ That cost us! If we offend people by sticking to voters’ immediate needs more than any social issue, screw it! They need to wake up fast!! We’re not just suddenly homophobic, xenophobic, Antisemitic, Islamophobic, etc. cuz we didn’t spend “enough time” on all the social issues THIS time. Right here, right now, Carville’ long standing assertion that “It’s the economy stupid” WINS period!
Voters should be keen enough to already know the majority of our candidates empathize with all pressing social issues of our time. But we have to be smart about this chance. We need to make the distinctions clear, concise, and press the ability to disassociate properly.
For example, Dems need to focus on Bibi…NOT Israel as a whole (risking coming across Antisemitic alienating Jewish voters by convoluting the messaging or stupidly letting into the field the likes of Hasan Piker for Christ sake) if/when talking about the Middle East.
We need to drill down the REAL impacts Trump and the GOP have on the LGBTQ community, and NOT fester on ‘pronouns!’ See my point? Social issues need to striped to its bare resonating bones in messaging just like kitchen table issues have to be. Blend the best of both…we WIN hands down in numbers too big to rig.
Too often we’ve given the GOP ammunition by our own making. There’s a reason why the most effective ads come from Lincoln Project, Seneca Project, etc. ALL curated by Anti Trump Republicans/Former Republicans turned Independents. They KNOW how the GOP works with their messaging and they’re using those same tools against them effectively! We’d have to be out of our minds NOT to take the cues and let them into our tent all the way.
This is where Ken Martin has to come in, where House and Senate leadership has to come in, etc.
Nonetheless, to have Obama, Harris, Lincoln Project, our Governors, Pete B, and other strong surrogates out and about given the toxicity of Trump and the GOP’ current impact…can only help, not hinder. Only ones who can get in our way is actually us, not them. Let em fall, we keep pushing the right messaging forward and stay the course.
I’m a cautious optimist and believe we WILL win in November against the odds we face. But I also caution us as a party not to fall for our own trap. God speed and let’s win this damn thing!
I think you underestimate Talerico's chances. Why? Because Trump is a drag on the party, and as Simon points out, odds are quite high that it only gets worse for him going forward. He is incapable of pivoting. If he tried, no one would believe the Liar in Chief anyway. But he wont pivot. He will double down. And that is dangerous for everyone. Let's hope the bluster in the Republican Senate takes hold.
So Talerico is polling as a toss up now. And it's STILL only May. Add another $1/gal to the equation. People have to drive far to get around in Texas. It aint over til its over, so keep pushing all the way to the tape.
I’m not underestimating his chances. I’m very cautiously optimistic about him. I agree with your full sentiment. I was basically responding to my own conversation with someone else before making a larger point 😂. It’s no shoe in though. It’s TX and they know how to cheat! But, the turnout and enthusiasm is very promising! As for all the rest of what I had to say concerning the autopsy, how we move forward etc., I stand by that assertion. Will remain a firm believer in Harris. I was disappointed by the party around her though. Not us here in the community but you know what I mean.
Trump will be defeated when he's in prison for child molestation, theft and all the other awful things he's done.
Agreed. I hope Donald Trump continues to have bad weeks for the rest of his life.
It'll really be interesting after November 2026, assuming we take the Senate and the House. How will the GOP Senators and Reps who survived the election start interacting with a lame duck president who fucked up this catastrophically? I think we don't know.
Krugman was talking on Substack about how the inflation is becoming solidified in peoples' view of future economy, and how that likely means elevated prices for some time to come. Maybe some kind of stagflation 1970's style is in our future.
I'm post carding today. I was going to buy stamps because I'm out, but I wasn't sure if the post office was open on the holiday weekend and I wasn't sure I could trust what my phone said. Plus I really didn't feel like going. Next weekend I will go.
I gave $25 one time donation to the TX 35 Johnny Garcia emergency fund to counteract the fuckery. I also gave a recurring $10/month donation to the new "second wave" campaign. Next week there is a planned canvass in Orlando for David Jolly which I will do. I'm trying to figure out the specifics because I think the details, at least last week, were not worked out yet.
Reading all of this this morning is deeply satisfying. I’m letting it soak in . “ No war. No haters. No demented dictators.”
the polling on our senate races is so heartening! my take away for memorial day weekend. winning the senate stops the shit show in its tracks! let's win big so no treachery from satan!!
For me, this coming week won't be as busy as last week, but it will be busy enough. Today I have an endorsement meeting with my local Democratic party. In the afternoon, I'll join REI workers at a local store.
The big news is that the Whatcom County Council will take up a measure in a planning meeting Tuesday to prohibit construction of any more detention centers in the county. This meeting won't allow public comment, but I want to be in attendance and show my face (newly healed after the removal of a skin cancer). A meeting inviting public comment should come in the next sixty days.
It's significant that the lead for this measure is the newly elected Democratic Councilmember from a large rural part of the county. This is the right move at the right time, in my opinion. My guess is that many rural folks in the county don't want an ICE detention center anywhere near where they live. This is an example, by the way, of Democrats going into a red district, winning, and then representing the interests of the people there. This isn't the only thing this Councilmember has done for her constituents--flood control measures are important in the county--but her fight to restrict detention centers shows that Democrats in rural areas can appeal to voters on local issues with national significance.
Held our weekly De-ICE Citizens Bank protest this morning. Several bank customers stopped to talk and learn. Got the protest onto social media after and into the national protest counts.
I've been reaching out to one of list members who lives in a senior living community to see if her community has a pro-democracy group or wants help starting one. She came to today's protest, they do have a group that needs ideas and inspiration. I'll meet with them soon.
Happy to see the polling data, the growing cracks in the GOP and MAGA, the focus on corruption, and Abrego Garcia's case being dismissed for vindictive prosecution.
I nearly spit out my coffee when I read the quote from Sen. Susan "I'm Concerned" Collins about Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton for the TX Senate race: “I don’t understand. He is an ethically challenged individual."