Michelle and I are thinking of everyone across the country braving the winter storms this week. Here’s an overview of how you can help—or, if you’re in Texas, where you can go to stay warm or get support. https://t.co/zDnLrjOZ5i
For those without heat in Texas, there are warming shelters throughout the state. See map at link below or call 211 for assistance. If you have a medical device that requires power, call 911. Texas twitter, please add additional resources to this thread. https://t.co/1RcNbFfTwZ
Thinking of the people of TX and keeping them in my thoughts. How horrific to have to go through this….and COVID…and, and, and. SO much to worry about. I hope they wise up and see what’s going on in their state that lead to this, again. Meanwhile, stay safe out there.
It really is. I can’t imagine. I’ve been w/o power for a week, during a hurricane, it was inconvenient, but I wasn’t freezing to death. This is unimaginable to me
*NASA’s Perseverance rover is scheduled to land on the surface of Mars today at 3:55 pm ET. *Culmination of 10 years of planning & 7 months of space travel. *Rover will broadcast images in high-def 4K. *Details here: https://t.co/YUR9rQEHsnpic.twitter.com/4C3zu1SwPv
Speaking of flights, does everyone still have their boarding passes? If you sent your name to Mars with me, you’re about to land too. Get your pass, or sign up for the next flight: https://t.co/P1ta0Ojq6T
Georgia Senate Republicans used a closed-door, not-even-livestreamed hearing today to advance anti-voting legislation, making clearer than ever that they want to let conspiracy theorists like those who stormed the Capitol decide our voting laws. We can't let it happen. @gapol
Democrats will introduce The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 today in Congress. It broadly counters the former guy’s hardline border policies. https://t.co/PAYx42Xmkp
The federal government is sending generators, water and blankets to Texas and is preparing to ship in diesel, as well, to help with backup power amid the massive outages that accompanied the recent cold snap, the White House announced on Wednesday.https://t.co/6GnIeNbA0T via
A conversation between
Dr. David Kessler, Chief Science Officer for the Biden COVID-19 response,and Rachel Maddow,
about monoclonal antibody treatments
being available for us,
is being blocked.
Dr. Kessler saying if you have positive results for Covid and you are at high risk for progressing to disease, (e.g. over 65, diabetic, cancer) ask your doc about monoclonal antibodies.
Must see your doctor within 10 days of symptoms. The treatments save lives and are available.
–This one shall strive to endeavor to persevere to put this critical lifesaving info up!!
If you're using a generator after winter storms, remember: Never use it inside your home or garage – even if doors and windows are open. More than 400 people die in the U. S. annually from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Stay safe with these tips: https://t.co/C1rw5jAytTpic.twitter.com/zzChk7ZOmV
Sen. Ted Cruz and his family flew to Cancun, Mexico, as a winter disaster in his home state of Texas left millions without power or water, according to photos posted on social media and confirmed to CNN by a person familiar with the travel itinerary. https://t.co/KJ9W9bcwKW
Let’s remember these giants from our great Commonwealth — and honor their legacy by working towards a more equitable society for all. #BlackHistoryMonthpic.twitter.com/bZfcqljI1m
Dr. David Kessler, chief science officer for the Biden admin’s Covid response:
“If you or a family member tests positive for Covid-19 and are at high risk, just go to http://CombatCovid.hhs.gov and you can look up where there are sites that administer monoclonal antibody treatments.”
(Maddow Blog)
We know who is to blame. All the tools to fix this has been available over decades.
2011 had blackouts and TX was advised to weatherize, insulate. They didn’t do it. It happens every 10 years. Defenseless people are dying and Abbott is pointing fingers instead of leading or taking responsibility. Perry, who deregulated from 1995 to 200, said Texans would go without electricity rather than get federal help. That is the pap Texans have been fed. To the oil and gas corporations they are just worthless items to keep raising energy prices on. Seniors can’t get meds, freezing to death overnight
Abbott trying to shift blame saying ridiculous things. First he blamed natural gas on camera, then wind.
Julian Castro said “It is broken by design.”
Mayor Steve Adler saying Texas needs new regulation and standards, or this catastrophe will keep on.
No weatherizing and no prep for cold will keep repeating = rebuild the grid under new leadership.
–Ayn Rand lives and so we die?
Texas you should have elected Beta O’Rourke, maybe this disaster would not have happened or not to the extent it did. Texas seems to have an issue with energy, remember Enron? Texas has 207 mega churches, Joel Osteen, tell me what you and your fellow mega church evangelist preachers are doing, locking your doors and your money up? Jose Andres is incredible, he is on my “donate to”.
Jill and I are keeping Texas, Oklahoma, and other impacted states in our prayers. I’ve declared states of emergency, authorized FEMA to provide generators and supplies, and am ready to fulfill additional requests. Please heed the instructions of local officials and stay safe.
Jill and I are keeping Texas, Oklahoma, and other impacted states in our prayers. I’ve declared states of emergency, authorized FEMA to provide generators and supplies, and am ready to fulfill additional requests. Please heed the instructions of local officials and stay safe.
“Dr. Edward ECRMC Imperial County California on monoclonal antibody treatments”
“Rachel interviews Dr. Adolphe Edward, CEO of El Centro Regional Medical Center in El Centro , California
about the success of monoclonal antibody treatments made available to the general public in community
hit hard with covid-19.”
Texplainer: Why does Texas have its own power grid?
“Texas’ secessionist inclinations have at least one modern outlet: the electric grid.
There are three grids in the Lower 48 states: the Eastern Interconnection, the Western Interconnection — and Texas.
The Texas grid is called ERCOT,
and it is run by an agency of the same name — the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. ERCOT does not actually cover all of Texas. El Paso is on another grid, as is the upper Panhandle and a chunk of East Texas. This presumably has to do with the history of various utilities’ service territories and the remoteness of the non-ERCOT locations (for example the Panhandle is closer to Kansas than to Dallas, notes Kenneth Starcher of the Alternative Energy Institute in Canyon), but Texplainer is still figuring out the particulars on this.”
Hi there! We are on the ground in Texas. We shared a few updates on our feed from Houston yesterday and will be sharing more about our expanding response today. Thank you!
UPDATE from Houston! WCK's partner restaurant Burns BBQ has activated, preparing 700+ chopped beef sandwiches for senior homes through the power outage. Our first lunch delivery is underway where residents are anxious for power to return. We'll share more soon. #ChefsForTexaspic.twitter.com/uMCHwYnok8
With 2.6 million customers in Texas without power, and boil water advisories in place, the WCK team & Burns BBQ delivered 250 meals to another senior community in Houston. Ruben, a resident here, is helping Steve deliver the comforting meals to neighbors in need. #ChefsForTexaspic.twitter.com/KNXqMjgPoy
Finally one of these terrorists is being held without bond.
NEW: A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that a metro Atlanta woman and her adult son, known online as the “zip-tie guy,” be held without bond as they await trail for their alleged role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/pQMSXErdLx
President Biden Announces American Rescue Plan
January 20, 21.
“Emergency Legislative Package to Fund Vaccinations, Provide Immediate, Direct Relief to Families Bearing the Brunt of the COVID-19 Crisis, and Support Struggling Communities
The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding economic crisis are devastating families across the country. More than 20 million Americans have contracted COVID-19, and at least 370,000 have died. From big cities to small towns, too many Americans are barely scraping by, or not scraping by at all. And the pandemic has shined a light on the persistence of racial injustice in our healthcare system and our economy. The need to act is clear in the lines at food banks, the small businesses that are closed or closing, and the growing number of Americans experiencing housing insecurity. After nearly a year of the public health crisis, our nation remains in this dark winter of the pandemic and facing a deep economic crisis.
President Biden is laying out the first step of an aggressive, two-step plan for rescue, from the depths of this crisis, and recovery, by investing in America, creating millions of additional good-paying jobs, combatting the climate crisis, advancing racial equity, and building back better than before.”
Yesterday, President Biden approved the Oklahoma Emergency Declaration and ordered the federal government to provide state, tribal, and local governments the support they need. https://t.co/oxYNCjmSmw
Covid Relief Bill Will Pass Because It’s Popular.
Cedric Richmond: President Biden’s Senior Advisor, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, “joins Ari Melber on the growing support for Biden’s Covid Relief Bill and his surging approval rating.’
Chris Hayes Calls Out Gov. Abbott, Fox News For Texas Power Grid Lies”
“But to the purveyors of the big lie—Republicans like Greg Abbott and his friends on Fox News—
this very real and acute suffering is just a vehicle for their political objectives.”
–Brazen lies by Abbot as millions of freeze, 24 Texans so far reported dead.
From an airport in southeast Mexico, Ted Cruz claims he's "continuing to work to try to get the power on" in Texas. It'd be hilarious if it wasn't so pathetic. pic.twitter.com/4ythCWsJsU
We have such awful politicians here, not sure what we did to deserve Dolly. She declines having a statue erected of her “at this time.” Maybe after she is dead she says.
Barack Obama @ Barack Obama:
“Congrats to @NASAJPL on landing @MarsPersevere today! Looking forward to seeing what this mission uncovers—and proud our administration invested in this effort eight years ago to help continue America’s rich tradition of exploration and discovery.”
Congrats to @NASAJPL on landing @MarsPersevere today! Looking forward to seeing what this mission uncovers—and proud our administration invested in this effort eight years ago to help continue America’s rich tradition of exploration and discovery.
We have thousands of meals now going out to people in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin areas! Thanks to our amazing @WCKitchen restaurant partners jumping into action…They have been serving the community during Covid & now again during this power disaster! #ChefsForTexashttps://t.co/qhOhOsjuql
— Please wear a mask! Do it for the World please… (@chefjoseandres) February 18, 2021
After 203 days and 300 million miles, our @NASAPersevere landed on Mars at 3:55 p.m. EST on Feb. 18. After spending some time checking out its systems, it'll be rolling across the Red Planet, looking for signs of ancient Martian life. https://t.co/3Tr7doXdJSpic.twitter.com/FhwoXz5l4n
Congratulations to NASA and everyone whose hard work made Perseverance’s historic landing possible. Today proved once again that with the power of science and American ingenuity, nothing is beyond the realm of possibility. pic.twitter.com/NzSxW6nw4k
Following today's successful landing of the Perseverance Mars rover and Ingenuity Mars helicopter, @NASA and JPL leadership share more details on the landing and what’s next for surface operations and science. https://t.co/iFf1iKY3bApic.twitter.com/XfEw7PffId
Georgia Republicans are also trampling on election integrity in their brazen attempt to claw back voting rights. They’re willing to risk voters’ private information in order to impose restrictions that BY THEIR OWN ASSESSMENTS are unnecessary to protect our elections. #gapolpic.twitter.com/N7T1UklFll
.@vanitaguptaCR is one of the most skillful, dedicated civil rights lawyers in the country. Even responsible law enforcement leaders respect her. But be ready for the right wing smear attacks. Your Senators will need to hear from you. Stay tuned. https://t.co/ZeAy4C9iAa
If you watched the Mars landing today, the voice you heard was @DrSwatiMohan. She immigrated to the US from India at age 1, was inspired by Star Trek at 9, then earned a B.S from Cornell in mechanical and aerospace engineering, and an M.S. and Ph.D from MIT in aeronautics. pic.twitter.com/mHZQmz3iPD
.@LACity Hall, all lit up for my Mars landing. Thank you, Los Angeles! My safe arrival wouldn’t have been possible without the heart and spirit of the many Angelenos who helped get me here. pic.twitter.com/Rkg0FHv9Rx
Mankind landed a damn rover within a mile target using a quad-copter after traveling 292 million miles. So accept the fact that most of our sufferings are the result of indifference or politics, not solutions. Accept that fact. AND THEN WORK TO CHANGE IT. Stop electing grifters
Mr. President, if you'll indulge me a moment as a proud representative…
The Perseverance Rover was built and designed at @NASAJPL in La Cañada, CA.
And once it's safe, we'd love to invite you and @VP Harris for a tour of the incredible facility that just put a rover on Mars. https://t.co/T7LcaZEzc2
A guest on @thereidout said “Irony of @tedcruz taking his family ACROSS THE BORDER to MEXICO for a better life is not lost in this moment. (Paraphrasing). I nearly wrecked my car on drive home. #CruzToCancun#ResignTedCruz
Tonight, I called Governor Greg Abbott to discuss the ongoing situation in Texas and identify ways we can support the state’s recovery from this storm. I made clear to the Governor that I’ll work relentlessly to get his state what they need. pic.twitter.com/UBwH8DMep2
Series of unfortunate events: Ted Cruz helps incite Capitol riot Ted Cruz votes to acquit former president who incited riot Ted Cruz ignores Texas weather events Ted Cruz flies to Cancun Ted Cruz blames his daughters for flying to Cancun Ted Cruz is still a US Senator#FlyingTed
Texas is showing the future Republicans want: One in which they respond to large public challenges by retreating into their alternate information universe and insulating themselves from accountability with redoubled countermajoritarian tactics. My latest:https://t.co/p493hsiP1Q
Ret. Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, who's leading the House investigation into the Capitol attack, said last month that Josh Hawley "should be run out of DC and Disbarred ASAP."https://t.co/pV3ogUf0nd
The Obama Diary 
Good morning everyone:) Have a FABULOUS day today!
Thinking of the people of TX and keeping them in my thoughts. How horrific to have to go through this….and COVID…and, and, and. SO much to worry about. I hope they wise up and see what’s going on in their state that lead to this, again. Meanwhile, stay safe out there.
I second all of this DF! It’s the worst nightmare come to life.
It really is. I can’t imagine. I’ve been w/o power for a week, during a hurricane, it was inconvenient, but I wasn’t freezing to death. This is unimaginable to me
Everywhere in this country where Republicans govern the entire leadership, there is disaster in leading. Why do people in these states not see this?
Our rover lands on Mars today.
I did this for the entire family:) Already signed up for the NEXT one!
😁🖖🏾
Did you have to use a unique email for each person?
You just go here:
https://mars.nasa.gov/participate/send-your-name/future
Amen Reverend Senator!
So glad he won that election!
Need a picture of Cruz in Cancun. That is his big Fuck you to the people of Texas.
Immigration reform bill coming up
This is magnificent.
What a nightmare!
A conversation between
Dr. David Kessler, Chief Science Officer for the Biden COVID-19 response,and Rachel Maddow,
about monoclonal antibody treatments
being available for us,
is being blocked.
https://combatcovid.hhs.gov
Go to the specific section that explains how one is eligible to receive the treatments.
(will not post)
Dr. Kessler saying if you have positive results for Covid and you are at high risk for progressing to disease, (e.g. over 65, diabetic, cancer) ask your doc about monoclonal antibodies.
Must see your doctor within 10 days of symptoms. The treatments save lives and are available.
–This one shall strive to endeavor to persevere to put this critical lifesaving info up!!
Help for Texas
Dr. David Kessler, chief science officer for the Biden admin’s Covid response:
“If you or a family member tests positive for Covid-19 and are at high risk, just go to http://CombatCovid.hhs.gov and you can look up where there are sites that administer monoclonal antibody treatments.”
(Maddow Blog)
We know who is to blame. All the tools to fix this has been available over decades.
2011 had blackouts and TX was advised to weatherize, insulate. They didn’t do it. It happens every 10 years. Defenseless people are dying and Abbott is pointing fingers instead of leading or taking responsibility. Perry, who deregulated from 1995 to 200, said Texans would go without electricity rather than get federal help. That is the pap Texans have been fed. To the oil and gas corporations they are just worthless items to keep raising energy prices on. Seniors can’t get meds, freezing to death overnight
Abbott trying to shift blame saying ridiculous things. First he blamed natural gas on camera, then wind.
Julian Castro said “It is broken by design.”
Mayor Steve Adler saying Texas needs new regulation and standards, or this catastrophe will keep on.
No weatherizing and no prep for cold will keep repeating = rebuild the grid under new leadership.
–Ayn Rand lives and so we die?
Texas you should have elected Beta O’Rourke, maybe this disaster would not have happened or not to the extent it did. Texas seems to have an issue with energy, remember Enron? Texas has 207 mega churches, Joel Osteen, tell me what you and your fellow mega church evangelist preachers are doing, locking your doors and your money up? Jose Andres is incredible, he is on my “donate to”.
“Dr. Edward ECRMC Imperial County California on monoclonal antibody treatments”
“Rachel interviews Dr. Adolphe Edward, CEO of El Centro Regional Medical Center in El Centro , California
about the success of monoclonal antibody treatments made available to the general public in community
hit hard with covid-19.”
Texplainer: Why does Texas have its own power grid?
“Texas’ secessionist inclinations have at least one modern outlet: the electric grid.
There are three grids in the Lower 48 states: the Eastern Interconnection, the Western Interconnection — and Texas.
The Texas grid is called ERCOT,
and it is run by an agency of the same name — the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. ERCOT does not actually cover all of Texas. El Paso is on another grid, as is the upper Panhandle and a chunk of East Texas. This presumably has to do with the history of various utilities’ service territories and the remoteness of the non-ERCOT locations (for example the Panhandle is closer to Kansas than to Dallas, notes Kenneth Starcher of the Alternative Energy Institute in Canyon), but Texplainer is still figuring out the particulars on this.”
More: (https://www.texastribune.org/2011/02/08/texplainer-why-does-texas-have-its-own-power-grid/)
-can remember all about this photo, when, and what was going on with the WH…
👍🏿 Hero!!
Finally one of these terrorists is being held without bond.
President Biden Announces American Rescue Plan
January 20, 21.
“Emergency Legislative Package to Fund Vaccinations, Provide Immediate, Direct Relief to Families Bearing the Brunt of the COVID-19 Crisis, and Support Struggling Communities
The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding economic crisis are devastating families across the country. More than 20 million Americans have contracted COVID-19, and at least 370,000 have died. From big cities to small towns, too many Americans are barely scraping by, or not scraping by at all. And the pandemic has shined a light on the persistence of racial injustice in our healthcare system and our economy. The need to act is clear in the lines at food banks, the small businesses that are closed or closing, and the growing number of Americans experiencing housing insecurity. After nearly a year of the public health crisis, our nation remains in this dark winter of the pandemic and facing a deep economic crisis.
President Biden is laying out the first step of an aggressive, two-step plan for rescue, from the depths of this crisis, and recovery, by investing in America, creating millions of additional good-paying jobs, combatting the climate crisis, advancing racial equity, and building back better than before.”
Details: (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2021/01/20/president-biden-announces-american-rescue-plan/)
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/16/biden-administration-increases-weekly-covid-vaccine-shipments-to-states-and-pharmacies-.html
Badass Doctors
Covid Relief Bill Will Pass Because It’s Popular.
Cedric Richmond: President Biden’s Senior Advisor, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, “joins Ari Melber on the growing support for Biden’s Covid Relief Bill and his surging approval rating.’
“57 GOP State
And Local Officials
Were At The Capitol Insurrection
And a month
after the riot,
few of the Republican political figures
have been held to account.”
(https://www.huffpost.com/entry/57-gop-officials-at-capitol-insurrection_n_6026e5e2c5b6f88289fb90a6)
—updates pls.
NO, IT WASN’T THE WINDMILLS.
Chris Hayes Calls Out Gov. Abbott, Fox News For Texas Power Grid Lies”
“But to the purveyors of the big lie—Republicans like Greg Abbott and his friends on Fox News—
this very real and acute suffering is just a vehicle for their political objectives.”
–Brazen lies by Abbot as millions of freeze, 24 Texans so far reported dead.
Mars Landing is approaching !!!!!
So glad I was tuned in when it landed! Unbelievable!
Thanks Jer!
It landed!!!!
Woooot!
We have such awful politicians here, not sure what we did to deserve Dolly. She declines having a statue erected of her “at this time.” Maybe after she is dead she says.
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/dolly-parton-statue-capitol-tennessee-b1804214.html
Barack Obama @ Barack Obama:
“Congrats to @NASAJPL on landing @MarsPersevere today! Looking forward to seeing what this mission uncovers—and proud our administration invested in this effort eight years ago to help continue America’s rich tradition of exploration and discovery.”
World Central Kitchen doing the work
GIANT congrats to NASA Persevere teams!!!
–yikes the mission could join a few precious dots. ….. ……. …. … ..
Perseverance
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p552x414/152351277_1553387691517496_7372867748209477935_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=_bmsYERP1PkAX-wbp-n&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&tp=6&oh=1460e547e76b38768f2f8c819638ed26&oe=60533DD3
Yay thank you to PA State Rep Malcolm Kenyatta!!!
Look at Ella Emhoff killing it! Alright now!
Yes! Alright PA! Let’s get it this party started!
Haha! 😁
Aww! This is great! Bless our health workers!
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeNCJkDx/
Goodnight, TODville – and all the ships at sea!
The rightwing attacks have already begun. Saw an ugly ad denigrating her yesterday.
Greetings Earthlings! Have a splendid Friday!
I’ve pre-registered Mom. Fingers-crossed we get her an actual appointment. 🤞🏾
“Fled Cruz” 😆😂🤣
Half a million people are gone 🙏🏾😔
😢 Devastating news. Thank goodness we have a real President in the White House.
Well, well, well.
Truth
This whole thread
Russell Honore telling it like it tis!
Well when you put it like that, there’s not much we do with our hair that makes sense. 😁😆😂
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeNqGUHu/
One more good chuckle! 😁😆😂
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeNqnK8S/
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2021/02/19/people-need-our-help/