For too long, gerrymandering has contributed to stalled progress and warped our representative government. Redistricting begins next year—let’s all do our part to protect and restore our democracy.
Thanks for bringing this back up, Nerdy! We can’t have fair districts without a fair census. You can get paid to help with it. Check it out. https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html
This 1 min clip has my take. Not a mixed bag. Serious loss for Trump. Ct (incl his own appointees) rejected his immunity args as made up. Even Cong looks like will get lots. NY case can be expedited&decided before election. Regardless, will come out after election.Scary for Trump https://t.co/zupAairDsn
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Syllabus
TRUMP v. VANCE, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, ET AL.
CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT
(https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/19-635_o7jq.pdf)
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Syllabus
TRUMP ET AL. v. MAZARS USA, LLP, ET AL. CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT
Courts have an inherent ability to expedite matters, as @neal_katyal pointed out. SCOTUS gives them a legal roadmap, not a timeline. Trump loses resoundingly on the legal arguments, with 7 justices including 2 he nominated in the majority. https://t.co/BWmeckXsDn
I have little doubt NY AG James will move with alacrity.
Also, everyone should push for a House Rules change …
Courts have an inherent ability to expedite matters, as @neal_katyal pointed out. SCOTUS gives them a legal roadmap, not a timeline. Trump loses resoundingly on the legal arguments, with 7 justices including 2 he nominated in the majority. https://t.co/BWmeckXsDn
There are still bounties on US troops in Afghanistan placed by your buddy in Russia which you did nothing. And a huge spike of Coronavirus infection in the country with 131,000 deaths and rising. But let's talk about poor you.
— Do not embalm yourself (@BambinoItaliano) July 9, 2020
MM is free to speak her mind as she had before she was locked down in the royal shit house. She has been on fire since she got back home and Harry is no slouch either.
Thank you guys for the overwhelming love, video was initially taken for family members who were quiet stressed by the big chop, as we can all see madam is very happy with it. Thank you to an anonymous donor ❤️❤️❤️ Please follow on IG https://t.co/1oW2BtQBnP
Bottom line: no one is above the law, criminal investigators and Congress can acquire the materials sought. Politically savvy – and legally correct – decisions.
– Supreme Court gives #TrumpTaxReturns to New York grand jury – Trump's own SCOTUS picks voted against him – Says Obama "GOT CAIGHT" – Is Trump drunk? – #TrumpMeltdown – Told you Trump was going to prison – It's still only noonhttps://t.co/54pITcUyQO
That’s great – but it totally destroys the line-up for Saturday/Sunday mornings at my house – Ha! All kidding aside, glad she made it into prime-time scheduling, a very BFD. I don’t agree with her 100 percent, but close enough.
Yes, what a pleasure to see – several times recently – Colin Powell's full and profound support for Joe Biden, not because of a political party but because he "knows him." #Biden2020https://t.co/x6UTGWim8W
We're in the middle of an economic crisis. But it's not enough to just turn things around — we have to build back better. We have to revitalize American manufacturing and make sure the future is made in America — by all of America.
So, I received notice today that the new school year begins on August 4th in my district. At the same time, COVID numbers are out of control. My son is not going back in 3 weeks. No damn way!!
BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled about half of Oklahoma is part of a Native American reservation, based on a historical claim from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
It is the first time much of eastern Oklahoma is legally considered "Indian country." pic.twitter.com/Q7JLri9SIp
Twenty times. Twenty times George Floyd pleaded that he couldn’t breathe. It’s horrific. All of the officers involved must be held accountable.https://t.co/ZtGTYlm39q
BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled about half of Oklahoma is part of a Native American reservation, based on a historical claim from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
It is the first time much of eastern Oklahoma is legally considered "Indian country." pic.twitter.com/Q7JLri9SIp
They're retiring because the pension formula is based on earnings in their final year and they cashed in with OT over the last few months. It's cute they're pretending it's because "nobody respects us" or whatever, it really is. https://t.co/tviIqaMqrh
Happy 65th birthday to @LindseyGrahamSC! As your Senator, I promise to protect your new retirement benefits from Medicare, the program you've been trying to gut for decades.
"This place was for dreamers, least notably me, but dreamers who maintained faith that one day their culture would be accepted as equal and significant." @ChefKwamehttps://t.co/uqJXpHYhPe
George Floyd Breonna Taylor Elijah McClain Rayshard Brooks Countless others
We aren't going to let up on our demand for justice in their names. The House passed the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act two weeks ago. The Senate must pass it without delay.
“Former SDNY Prosecutor Geoffrey Berman Just Dropped The Hammer On Barr”
From Berman’s opening statement to the House Judiciary Committee:
“I told the Attorney General that there were important investigations in the Office that I wanted to see through to completion. I also said that I wanted to help lead the Office through the COVID crisis and get the Office back to normal functioning. The Attorney General repeatedly urged me to take the Civil Division position.
At one point, I compared his request for my resignation to what happened with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia, where the U.S. Attorney resigned and was replaced with someone from outside that office instead of the First Assistant. By referring to that resignation, I intended to signal the Attorney General that I was not going to resign so that he could disregard normal procedure and appoint someone from outside the Southern District as acting head instead of our Deputy U.S. Attorney.
The Attorney General said that if I did not resign from my position, I would be fired. He added that getting fired from my job would not be good for my resume or future job prospects. I told him that while I did not want to get fired, I would not resign.”
(https://www.politicususa.com/2020/07/09/former-sdny-prosecutor-geoffrey-berman-just-dropped-the-hammer-on-barr.html)
As communities around the country try to reimagine how law enforcement can operate in a just, effective and non-discriminatory way, these articles provide some useful background and differing viewpoints on the issue. https://t.co/tm08fXSkRF
Finally, here’s a look at how Germany reshaped police training after the horrors of World War II and how this approach might be useful to other countries today.https://t.co/C9oFaqTxo8
It’s clear our communities are crying out for change—and what that change looks like is up to us. That’s why it’s important to take a hard look at all the perspectives and proposals out there, even the ones we disagree with. It’s how we’ll come up with solutions that last.
"WHO acknowledged that droplets carrying coronavirus may be airborne indoors and that people who spend long periods in crowded settings with inadequate ventilation may be at risk of becoming infected"https://t.co/ghVBGag1w5
Considering security reasons, the Indian Army on Wednesday asked its personnel to delete their accounts from 89 apps by July 15 or face action. From SM accounts to ecom & dating sites, platforms banned for usage by the personnel include a range of apps.https://t.co/DWurO1KTaj
89 apps banned by the Indian Army for its soldiers & officers. Includes the previously GOI-banned 59 Chinese apps + Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Reddit, Tinder, PUBG, True Caller etc. Full list: pic.twitter.com/zCpcwOYJVu
“It’s going to be a New York situation, and we’re going to be in a parking lot trying to take care of people, and we can’t do it. And if a hurricane hits, I’m quitting,” said Dr. Alan Jones, a UMMC professor.https://t.co/4vYKW4NbGd
I'm in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, to discuss my plan to create jobs, raise wages, and help America build back better. Tune in to watch: https://t.co/fSHMWax1u6
U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler objected to the WNBA’s plans to honor the Black Lives Matter movement, warning Tuesday that subscribing to a “particular political agenda undermines the potential of the sport and sends a message of exclusion.”
Loeffler, a Republican who co-owns Atlanta’s WNBA franchise, urged Commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a letter to scrap plans for players to wear warmup jerseys reading “Black Lives Matter” and “Say Her Name” and instead put an American flag on all uniforms and apparel.
“There is no place in the league for her.”@Candace_Parker comments on Senator Kelly Loeffler’s objections to the WNBA's social justice plans. pic.twitter.com/xwVeZWNnMO
The letter faced swift and sharp criticism from players and fans. Dream guard Renee Montgomery, who is sitting out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on social justice initiatives, tagged Loeffler in a message Twitter.
I’m pretty sad to see that my team ownership is not supportive of the movement & all that it stands for. I was already sitting out this season & this is an example of why. I would love to have a conversation with you about the matter if you’re down?
NEW: The judge in Michael Flynn's case has asked the full DC Circuit to reconsider the 2-1 panel decision that would force him to grant DOJ's motion to dismiss the prosecution.
It’s all so mafia-like. Try to get someone to go along with your program whatever the reason or motivation & when they don’t agree – just do it anyway. Thank goodness for people like Berman & others at DOJ who have refused to be steamrolled by this thug. 👏⚖️ https://t.co/ZDLJQ3R9mw
Judge Sullivan is one of very few people in this system to act with courage and integrity and not just roll over like a chump. He may not bring justice but he at least *tries* — which is more than I can say for others. https://t.co/ESlsZZXSIQ
JUST IN: Judge Sullivan is seeking a rehearing before the entire DC Circuit in the Michael Flynn case after a three-judge panel ordered him to accept DOJ's request to nix the former Trump aide's guilty plea. pic.twitter.com/1GgixdatBp
If it's you, then it's me, too! How normal it felt to hear about normal issues – that really count – like strengthening the middle class, child care, elevating nurses and teachers and mail handlers, climate change endeavors, encouraging unions. Ahhh. https://t.co/bc4NaZTWA5
“In our judicial system, ‘the public has a right to every man’s evidence.’ Since the earliest days of the republic, ‘every man’ has included the president of the United States.” (Chief Justice Roberts)
@JoeBiden announces largest combined investment/procurement/manufacturing jobs mobilization since WWII. A plan to speed back to full-employment while also creating the new jobs for a "better" America. https://t.co/idOt9s3EWb
“Black Americans, today you are not silenced, nor alone: the entire world is hearing and watching you.”—@effbeezee
Feeling outraged by the killing of George Floyd, Obama Scholar Fatima Zaman knew she had to show solidarity—despite being over 4,000 miles away. pic.twitter.com/MFZikI8KLA
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) July 9, 2020
Following weeks of activism in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, Fatima was asked to help draft a resolution—which was recently adopted by the European Union—condemning global police violence and calling for necessary anti-racism training.
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) July 9, 2020
“I became an activist not out of choice, but out of necessity."—@effbeezee
Revisit Fatima's moving speech at our 2018 Obama Summit, in which she shares her personal story about witnessing violent extremism and her commitment to counter it. https://t.co/pWapCcsQ4h
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) July 9, 2020
These folk appear to be committed to eliminating as many “Republicans” as possible from their current elected positions.
The latest. We reject completely that US Senators are Trump hostages. These are some of the highest elected officials in the country. They had the power to check this disaster. Instead they fueled it with their cowardice, complicity and silence. It has been disgraceful. https://t.co/wE2tfdykl9
This admin also stalled/halted getting PPE to medical professionals and staff and provided little to no COVID testing resources. You think they’re going help schools provide testing and get the supplies & equipment they need to keep students, staff and faculty safe? Ha! pic.twitter.com/KosNDVA141
Local governments in Georgia are stepping up and issuing mandates that the Governor is too spineless to issue.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued a mandate late Wednesday night requiring people in the city to wear masks in public, following a number of other local governments that are openly defying Gov. Brian Kemp. https://t.co/qGMo2TVs4G
Several other governments in Georgia, including Savannah, East Point and Athens-Clarke County, have passed similar ordinances requiring masks.
Athens (location of University of Georgia campus) mandate in effect thru August 4, but could be extended. Penalties are $25 for a first offense, $25 for a second and $100 for a third.
East Point effective 12 a.m. on July 9, 2020. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $75. Fines can be imposed starting Monday, July 13, 2020.
Savannah mayor issued emergency order making wearing masks in public mandatory. Those who refuse to comply could face $500 fines.
DeKalb County and at least two of its cities are considering ordinances that would require residents to wear masks in public.
The mandates, however, conflict with a statewide order from Gov. Brian Kemp that “strongly encourages” — but does not mandate — the use of masks, and bans local governments from enacting stricter measures to fight COVID-19. [But some local leaders are prioritizing the health and life of its citizens, making bold moves in spite of potential challenges.]
Kemp has not threatened legal action against the local governments bucking his statewide order.
In the middle of his speech, Joe Biden tells the reporters who are standing in the rain to come inside. That’s my president. pic.twitter.com/yorzfHJKmL
— United for the People 🥁 (@people4kam) July 9, 2020
The Obama Diary 
Thanks for bringing this back up, Nerdy! We can’t have fair districts without a fair census. You can get paid to help with it. Check it out. https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html
⭐⭐🥇🍷
Thanks, Nerdy:)
Oh yea, people of my generation “Still” use those phrases! Boom!
Truth!
Another pro tip: If a Black woman begins to speak in a barely audible whisper, back away slowly, then turn and run like hell!
Especially if she’s a Marine or a Mama or both!
Thank you, Nerdy Wonka…You are Fantastic.🙏💪💙💪🙏🍸🍷🍹🥇⭐🥂
LOL.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Syllabus
TRUMP v. VANCE, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, ET AL.
CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT
(https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/19-635_o7jq.pdf)
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Syllabus
TRUMP ET AL. v. MAZARS USA, LLP, ET AL. CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT
Click to access 19-715_febh.pdf
I have little doubt NY AG James will move with alacrity.
Also, everyone should push for a House Rules change …
Sick con man, crime factory, deals with foreign governments, extortion, cover ups, exposed.
Going down.
Amen to this!
MM is free to speak her mind as she had before she was locked down in the royal shit house. She has been on fire since she got back home and Harry is no slouch either.
sorry for the duplicate … bbl …
Ma ka Ta-Da @Makh0tso
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Jul 8 Replying to @Makh0tso
Someone ain’t her hair @indiaarie
🙌🏾
😍😍😍
Exhausted. Please stop all the “winning”.
That’s great – but it totally destroys the line-up for Saturday/Sunday mornings at my house – Ha! All kidding aside, glad she made it into prime-time scheduling, a very BFD. I don’t agree with her 100 percent, but close enough.
I’m with you. I hope they make a bold choice and put another excellent woman of color in her Saturday/Sunday time slots.
I’d be hard-pressed to find ANYONE I agree with 100% of the time, be they family, friend, colleague, or public figure.
Agree with what you wrote, including that second topic! 🙂
😁
Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever disagreed with Michelle Obama on anything. So there’s that. 😆
Nah, I take that back. Over the years she might have worn an outfit or two that I would’ve nixed, but other than that she totally gets me. 🤣😂
I always say that about her husband! 🙂
So glad he did that.
COMING UP…
Joe Biden Delivers Remarks on His Economic Recovery Plan to help America Build Back Better.
Git ‘em Joe!
Didn’t realize this was already posted … but it’s worth at least two postings! This is so great.
Enters Ted Cruz.
Ted Cruz @tedcruz · 5h
Neil Gorsuch & the four liberal Justices just gave away half of Oklahoma, literally.
Manhattan is next.
Bill Nye the Science Guy saving lives 🤓
Facts
Just read the replies – kids are nasty, schools are dirty, recipe for disaster.
——-
Also 😁
Send your kids to school, huh?
Crooks. All of them.
Jaime bringing the 🔥
He’s fantastic! This tweet is great, too.
“Former SDNY Prosecutor Geoffrey Berman Just Dropped The Hammer On Barr”
From Berman’s opening statement to the House Judiciary Committee:
“I told the Attorney General that there were important investigations in the Office that I wanted to see through to completion. I also said that I wanted to help lead the Office through the COVID crisis and get the Office back to normal functioning. The Attorney General repeatedly urged me to take the Civil Division position.
At one point, I compared his request for my resignation to what happened with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia, where the U.S. Attorney resigned and was replaced with someone from outside that office instead of the First Assistant. By referring to that resignation, I intended to signal the Attorney General that I was not going to resign so that he could disregard normal procedure and appoint someone from outside the Southern District as acting head instead of our Deputy U.S. Attorney.
The Attorney General said that if I did not resign from my position, I would be fired. He added that getting fired from my job would not be good for my resume or future job prospects. I told him that while I did not want to get fired, I would not resign.”
(https://www.politicususa.com/2020/07/09/former-sdny-prosecutor-geoffrey-berman-just-dropped-the-hammer-on-barr.html)
Stop a sociopathic killer in his tracks…
And end the trump lawless, rogue mafia organization that is emulating Putin’s mafia state.
Hope the food was good because that’s the end of that! None of them ever think they have to follow the rules…
A thread from Our President!
I love my POTUS.
Same, Girl. Same.
This is what you call feeding all sides.
I mean how many ways can the experts say social distancing or staying your ass home before it sinks in.
Wow!
Joe will be on live in about 14 minutes
Joe’s on now!
U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler objected to the WNBA’s plans to honor the Black Lives Matter movement, warning Tuesday that subscribing to a “particular political agenda undermines the potential of the sport and sends a message of exclusion.”
Loeffler, a Republican who co-owns Atlanta’s WNBA franchise, urged Commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a letter to scrap plans for players to wear warmup jerseys reading “Black Lives Matter” and “Say Her Name” and instead put an American flag on all uniforms and apparel.
The letter faced swift and sharp criticism from players and fans. Dream guard Renee Montgomery, who is sitting out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on social justice initiatives, tagged Loeffler in a message Twitter.
“In our judicial system, ‘the public has a right to every man’s evidence.’ Since the earliest days of the republic, ‘every man’ has included the president of the United States.” (Chief Justice Roberts)
Roberts will on occasion slow dance with the GOP, and he’ll even let them whisper in his ear. But he will never go home with them.
This
I love it!
✊🏾👏🏾
These folk appear to be committed to eliminating as many “Republicans” as possible from their current elected positions.
Local governments in Georgia are stepping up and issuing mandates that the Governor is too spineless to issue.
Several other governments in Georgia, including Savannah, East Point and Athens-Clarke County, have passed similar ordinances requiring masks.
Athens (location of University of Georgia campus) mandate in effect thru August 4, but could be extended. Penalties are $25 for a first offense, $25 for a second and $100 for a third.
East Point effective 12 a.m. on July 9, 2020. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $75. Fines can be imposed starting Monday, July 13, 2020.
Savannah mayor issued emergency order making wearing masks in public mandatory. Those who refuse to comply could face $500 fines.
DeKalb County and at least two of its cities are considering ordinances that would require residents to wear masks in public.
The mandates, however, conflict with a statewide order from Gov. Brian Kemp that “strongly encourages” — but does not mandate — the use of masks, and bans local governments from enacting stricter measures to fight COVID-19. [But some local leaders are prioritizing the health and life of its citizens, making bold moves in spite of potential challenges.]
Kemp has not threatened legal action against the local governments bucking his statewide order.
ohhhhhhh nooooooooo😥😥
Happy to read about this.
CNN Politics @CNNPolitics · 1m
The Justice Department supports Roger Stone going to prison on Tuesday.
CGTN @CGTNOfficial·3m
Acting President of Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, reports that she tested positive for COVID-19: AP
Love this so much! (h/t alycee)
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2020/07/09/surprise-guests/
I saw when this happened. He is such a good man!