It was wonderful meeting with so many remarkable young people while we were back in Chicago last week. Hearing their stories reminded me so much of my own. They give me so much hope, and I can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have on this community. pic.twitter.com/rGYoM590oG
I had so much fun with these bright young people from Hyde Park Academy! I loved hearing about their ideas, passions, and resilience. My message to them—and to every young person out there—is to keep learning and never give up on your dreams. Barack and I believe in you! pic.twitter.com/hdTIrEodRt
So, lemme get this straight … Donald Trump, a criminal, a traitor, a tax fraud, and a sexual predator is pissed off because he's being treated like a criminal, a traitor, a tax fraud, and a sexual predator.
Boo-fukin-hoo.
— 🖕🏻Aunt Crabby Calls Bullshit 🖕🏻 (@DearAuntCrabby) February 1, 2022
And yet, Jake Tapper, Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, Kayleigh McEnany, Jeanine Pirro and the likes get to stay on day after day. And they never apologize. https://t.co/ykUbM65Iq1
When you have a “quiet” moment, take a few moments & just blast this concert in your space. You’ll feel marvelous! He’s becoming my 1st pretend hubby. Sorry-not-sorry to all the ones before. Pretend polyandry sucks for the pretends, not me! 😂😂💞
BREAKING: Pres. Biden has ordered about 3,000 U.S. troop deployments to reassure NATO allies amid the standoff with Russia over Ukraine, a senior defense official confirmed to @ABC News. https://t.co/c1dCWbRhUa
Pelosi, Beatty, Adams Release Joint Statement
on Continued Bomb Threats Against Historically Black Colleges and Universities
“The continued bomb threats against HBCUs are hate crimes that must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This third round of bomb threats on Historically Black College and University campuses demands a swift response from federal and state law enforcement agencies. It is especially jarring that these threats come during Black History Month, when we not only celebrate the immense contributions of Black Americans, but also remember the violence so many had to endure to secure civil rights and voting rights.”
Federal investigators focused on rash of threats against historically Black schools
“Rep. Alma Adams, founder and co-chair of the HBCU Caucus,
talks with Rachel Maddow about the wave of bomb threats against over 20 historically black colleges and universities in less than a month.”
A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2022
“Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder
that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our faults, our struggles, our progress, and our aspirations. Shining a light on Black history today is as important to understanding ourselves and growing stronger as a Nation as it has ever been. That is why it is essential that we take time to celebrate the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans,
honor the legacies and achievements of generations past, reckon with centuries of injustice, and confront those injustices that still fester today.”
Ruby Bridges was the first African-American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana. She was escorted to school by four federal marshals daily. #BlackHistoryMonthpic.twitter.com/vR8ldPXZA9
Washington's name change shows that "teams can make the decision to end a racist practice that has plagued professional sports,” said Crystal Echo Hawk of the activist group IllumiNative. Washington had used the name Redskins from 1932 to 2020. https://t.co/calUm7l5C0
New Orleans Schools first major U.S. district to require Covid vaccines
“New Orleans’ vaccine mandate for public school students age 5 and older has led to a 75% increase in child vaccinations official say. NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Henderson Lewis says, “Like any other vaccine, families have the opportunity to opt-out. But our students right now, our families, are working towards being vaccinated.”
“The House committee is looking into efforts by the former president’s outside advisers to create a legal basis for national security agencies to help reverse his defeat in 2020.”
Trump “used the groundless assertions about foreign interference in the vote tally to conclude that
Mr. Trump had “probable cause” to direct the military to begin seizing voting machines.”
“The accounts about the voting machines emerged after a weekend when Mr. Trump declared at a rally
in Texas that he might pardon people charged in connection with the storming of the Capitol last Jan. 6 if he were re-elected.
In a statement issued after the rally, Mr. Trump also suggested that his vice president, Mike Pence, could have personally “overturned the election” by refusing to count delegates to the Electoral College who had vowed to cast their votes for Joseph R. Biden Jr.”
btw, the Trump administration in February 2020 negotiated a withdrawal agreement
with the Taliban
that excluded the Afghan government,
freed 5,000 imprisoned Taliban soldiers
and set a date certain of May 1, 2021,
for the final withdrawal.
—-Trump bragged to his followers that his May withdrawal date was set and ‘nothing could be done’ to change it.
Let’s remember this when media regurgitate fallout difficulties. imo for Doom, that was the point.
Alexander Vindman Sues Trump And Donald Trump Jr. For Witness Intimidation
“Alexander Vindman, a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel, filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump Jr., and others for witness intimidation.”
‘Our Unfinished March’ by Eric Holder, Sam Koppelman
Eric Holder fmr AG, tweeted Jan 31st:
“Exciting announcement:
For the past year, I’ve been working with SammyKoppelman
on a book about the most important issue facing our country: The attack on our right to vote.
It’s out May 10th—and today, you can preorder it:”
“I know this has been a very disappointing month in this fight.
One of the lessons of this book though is that we only became a democracy in the first place because, at moments exactly like this one, committed people refused to give up.
And that’s the task before us today.”
“This book has three parts:
The first is full of eye-opening scenes about how the vote was won in the past; the second candidly outlines the crisis we face today; and the third details the bold, transformational policies we need to finally make America a real democracy.”
“In many ways, this book is a continuation of the work I’ve done on voting rights for three decades – and as Attorney General under Barack Obama and NDRC Dem Redistrict.
But I also learned so much writing it and I think you’ll learn a lot reading it too.”
So much love to Tommy and Hanna Vietor who are mourning the loss of their 24 week old baby girl.
“On Thursday, January 27th our baby girl arrived into this world after only 24 weeks. A knot in her umbilical cord robbed her of nutrients and us of our future together. We are so blessed and grateful for the hours we had to stare at her, kiss her, and hold her in our arms. She is perfect. Delicate little hands. Big goofy feet. Hanna’s dark hair and olive skin. We are now home from the hospital, hearts and plans for the future shattered into pieces, without our baby girl. But she is part of us, and we will love and honor our daughter forever. We wish you could have met her.”
“There may be people reading this who want to send flowers or just do something. To you we say, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, but we are OK and well taken care of. The thing that would make us happiest is if you put those resources towards helping women and parents who aren’t as lucky as we are.
Fellow hosts on “Pod Save America” convey how caring is Tommy Vietor, how he puts others first. May Hanna and he find a way through this, sending all my love.
SpeakerPelosi
Statement on House Democrats Holding One Thousand Infrastructure Events Across the Nation
“As funding from this law has already been designated for communities across the country – with grants for bridges, airports, water systems and more – Democrats are making clear that every American knows how these once-in-a-century investments in our infrastructure will improve their lives. Under the strong leadership of President Biden, this historic achievement will create millions of good-paying union jobs in nearly every community over the next decade: repairing our roads and bridges, cleaning our water supply, expanding broadband access, improving our resilience to climate disaster, and much more.”
Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams details her Georgia governor race strategy
Stacey Abrams details her campaign strategy with Joy Reid saying, “I believe that we can serve all of Georgia. One Georgia, working together to make sure everyone has access and opportunity.”
At the prayer breakfast President Joe talks about help, how some don’t have a lot or any, and some do.
The informed among us await critical news that Doom, his enablers and colluders have been brought to justice –
I do think it’s coming. Meanwhile calling on the fabulous Ms. Dudette to be here, miss her very much and so want to hear from everyone even if you are posting elsewhere. We are called to be here. No mistake about it. May we persist together and not lay down and roll over now, pls not now. Do we want what’s coming if we go silent?
–thx.
As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to remember that we shouldn’t treat this month as though it is somehow separate from our collective American history. Black history is American history.
Newly uncovered memos shed light on origins of Trump campaign’s fake elector scheme: NYT
“Rachel Maddow shares breaking news from the New York Times of memos between Trump campaign lawyers shortly after Donald Trump’s 2020 election defeat, laying the groundwork for the fake elector scheme that would be key to effort to overturn the Trump’s election loss.”
Forty plus years as a public criminal. His father was a criminal and taught his chosen one the family business. All of it, the fraud, grifting, predation, cheating, pathological lying and cruelty for cruelty’s sake? MTHRFKR always slides away. Bribes, deflects, slithers and shrugs his way out every effin time. Brazenly trying to destroy our democracy right in front of our eyes and admitting to it and he slides anyway?!? ABSOLUTELY SICKENING.
This chump, Abbott, spent the year banning books, putting bounties on women's heads to control their bodies…but, nope, no upgrading the power grid after he ignored it last year & Texans died. You guys gonna reelect this evil, awful, stupid 🤡?? #AbbottFailedTexasAgainhttps://t.co/LfF6c66tPC
hey friends. can we try a thing today where we talk about and retweet stories about the President and Vice President's successes on the economy? the more we talk about the successes, the more likely the media will catch on.
Previously announced cast: Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery Corey Hawkins as Harpo Singer-songwriter H.E.R. will make her acting debut as Squeak pic.twitter.com/YG6pJziVJY
— Geeks of Color #BlackLivesMatter (@GeeksOfColor) February 4, 2022
The cast for the upcoming ‘The Color Purple’ musical film has been revealed:
Fantasia Taylor as Celie Halle Bailey as Young Nettie Danielle Brooks as Sofia Colman Domingo as Mister
This man witnessed these kids help an elderly man off a bus, so he surprised them with a reward. Character is who you are when people aren't looking…. these kids got it ❤️(🎥:creditboyz215)
On #RosaParksDay, we celebrate the civil rights activist for her tremendous bravery and leadership. At the Obama Presidential Center Museum, visitors will learn about the activists just like Rosa, whose shoulders the Obamas, and so many others, stand. pic.twitter.com/Yd0ajqGs8g
Thanks to @POTUS’s leadership, we have now created 6.6 million jobs since taking office – the best Year 1 jobs record in history. But the work doesn’t stop: we will continue to fight for higher wages, strengthen our supply chains, and make America more competitive abroad.
Today's jobs report makes it clear: our economic recovery continues to be the strongest in the world. With more than 467,000 jobs added last month, and 6.6 million jobs created since we took office, Americans are back at work at a record-setting pace.
BREAKING: Republicans are STUNNED after a BLOCKBUSTER jobs report for President Biden.
Not only were 467,000 jobs added in January, but totals for the past two months grew: 510,000 jobs in December instead of 199,000, and 647,000 in November instead of 249,000.
Great News For Democrats As Biden Gets Fantastic Jobs Report
“The data via CBS News:
Job growth around the U.S. was robust in January, with employers adding 467,000,
surprising economists who had forecast that the COVID-19 wave caused by the Omicron variant would dampen payrolls. The leisure and hospitality sector led the increase, adding 151,000 jobs in January.
Professional and business services added 86,000 jobs, while retail added 61,000.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4% as more people entered the workforce to look for jobs.
In another positive sign for the labor market, the participation rate — a measure of people working or looking for jobs — rose to 62.2%
…For January, economists forecasted poor numbers due to Omicron, and the numbers are three times higher than the projection, so we have reached the point in the pandemic where traditional economic models are being broken by COVID.”
So let me get this straight: Republicans have spent the last year WAILING about inflation, and yet only ONE Republican in the House just voted for the America COMPETES Act, funding the domestic semiconductor chip industry, which would ease one of the worst drivers of inflation.
A big win for stronger supply chains, more American manufacturing, and positioning us to outcompete China and the rest of the world in the 21st century: https://t.co/gXku2xSNa0
The House on Friday passed the America COMPETES Act on Friday, legislation that would pour nearly $300 billion dollars into scientific research and development, including funding for the chips industry https://t.co/2lvtLs2IDP with @CatieEdmondson
Up next: The House will have to reconcile its version of the bill with the Senate's, which is more targeted in the way it allocates funding to specific technological fields
“I’ve been thinking about all those girls growing up today who will be able to take it for granted that someone who looks like them can grow up to lead a nation like ours.”
Sheriff: Charges ‘forthcoming’ against 3 in neo-Nazi rally near UCF
“Charges are “forthcoming” against three people after a passerby was videotaped being beaten
by participants in a neo-Nazi demonstration over the weekend in Orange County, Sheriff John Mina said Tuesday.
The incident occurred near Alafaya Trail and Waterford Lakes Parkway on Saturday where a University of Central Florida student was reportedly spat on and punched by swastika-clad demonstrators who also shouted antisemitic slurs at passing cars.”
DING DING DING!
About the ‘Make Murder Legal Act’ = Stand Your Ground Law on steroids:
The Hill:
Prosecutors, police officers and local politicians are sounding the alarm about a self-defense bill in Missouri’s Senate, saying the legislation would effectively make murder legal in the state.
The bill is sponsored by Republican state Sen. Eric Burlison and was last discussed at a hearing in the state Senate’s Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported.
The Obama Diary 
https://28daysofblackhistory.com?grsf=rt8tcb
Thank you for the invite, Gail:) Done!
Thank you for the link
Thank you for the invite ggail44, starting with James E. Clyburn’s book ” Blessed Experiences: Genuinely Southern, Proudly Black”.
Dropping this here! Just because …💃💞
One of my absolute favorites:) Thanks for this happy place
Great music for this morning!
When you have a “quiet” moment, take a few moments & just blast this concert in your space. You’ll feel marvelous! He’s becoming my 1st pretend hubby. Sorry-not-sorry to all the ones before. Pretend polyandry sucks for the pretends, not me! 😂😂💞
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZeVhQ-FvJf/
Pelosi, Beatty, Adams Release Joint Statement
on Continued Bomb Threats Against Historically Black Colleges and Universities
“The continued bomb threats against HBCUs are hate crimes that must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This third round of bomb threats on Historically Black College and University campuses demands a swift response from federal and state law enforcement agencies. It is especially jarring that these threats come during Black History Month, when we not only celebrate the immense contributions of Black Americans, but also remember the violence so many had to endure to secure civil rights and voting rights.”
(https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/2122-2)
Federal investigators focused on rash of threats against historically Black schools
“Rep. Alma Adams, founder and co-chair of the HBCU Caucus,
talks with Rachel Maddow about the wave of bomb threats against over 20 historically black colleges and universities in less than a month.”
A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2022
“Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder
that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our faults, our struggles, our progress, and our aspirations. Shining a light on Black history today is as important to understanding ourselves and growing stronger as a Nation as it has ever been. That is why it is essential that we take time to celebrate the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans,
honor the legacies and achievements of generations past, reckon with centuries of injustice, and confront those injustices that still fester today.”
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/01/31/a-proclamation-on-national-black-history-month-2022/)
LIVE NOW:
what a relief, brilliant!
thx jer44.
Here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sDm3MtihaY)
New Orleans Schools first major U.S. district to require Covid vaccines
“New Orleans’ vaccine mandate for public school students age 5 and older has led to a 75% increase in child vaccinations official say. NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Henderson Lewis says, “Like any other vaccine, families have the opportunity to opt-out. But our students right now, our families, are working towards being vaccinated.”
“The House committee is looking into efforts by the former president’s outside advisers to create a legal basis for national security agencies to help reverse his defeat in 2020.”
(https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/31/us/politics/donald-trump-election-results-fraud-voting-machines.html)
Trump “used the groundless assertions about foreign interference in the vote tally to conclude that
Mr. Trump had “probable cause” to direct the military to begin seizing voting machines.”
Trump document here:
(https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000017e-920d-d65f-a77e-fbad182f0000)
“The accounts about the voting machines emerged after a weekend when Mr. Trump declared at a rally
in Texas that he might pardon people charged in connection with the storming of the Capitol last Jan. 6 if he were re-elected.
In a statement issued after the rally, Mr. Trump also suggested that his vice president, Mike Pence, could have personally “overturned the election” by refusing to count delegates to the Electoral College who had vowed to cast their votes for Joseph R. Biden Jr.”
(https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/31/us/politics/donald-trump-election-results-fraud-voting-machines.html)
—-imo this guy is a mafia product loose cannon, still at large, creating chaos in concert with his pal Putin.
btw, the Trump administration in February 2020 negotiated a withdrawal agreement
with the Taliban
that excluded the Afghan government,
freed 5,000 imprisoned Taliban soldiers
and set a date certain of May 1, 2021,
for the final withdrawal.
—-Trump bragged to his followers that his May withdrawal date was set and ‘nothing could be done’ to change it.
Let’s remember this when media regurgitate fallout difficulties. imo for Doom, that was the point.
Alexander Vindman Sues Trump And Donald Trump Jr. For Witness Intimidation
“Alexander Vindman, a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel, filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump Jr., and others for witness intimidation.”
(https://www.politicususa.com/2022/02/02/alexander-vindman-sues-trump-and-donald-trump-jr-for-witness-intimidation.html)
—-ring out the bells, bravo !!!!
‘Our Unfinished March’ by Eric Holder, Sam Koppelman
Eric Holder fmr AG, tweeted Jan 31st:
“Exciting announcement:
For the past year, I’ve been working with SammyKoppelman
on a book about the most important issue facing our country: The attack on our right to vote.
It’s out May 10th—and today, you can preorder it:”
“I know this has been a very disappointing month in this fight.
One of the lessons of this book though is that we only became a democracy in the first place because, at moments exactly like this one, committed people refused to give up.
And that’s the task before us today.”
“This book has three parts:
The first is full of eye-opening scenes about how the vote was won in the past; the second candidly outlines the crisis we face today; and the third details the bold, transformational policies we need to finally make America a real democracy.”
“In many ways, this book is a continuation of the work I’ve done on voting rights for three decades – and as Attorney General under Barack Obama and NDRC Dem Redistrict.
But I also learned so much writing it and I think you’ll learn a lot reading it too.”
So much love to Tommy and Hanna Vietor who are mourning the loss of their 24 week old baby girl.
“On Thursday, January 27th our baby girl arrived into this world after only 24 weeks. A knot in her umbilical cord robbed her of nutrients and us of our future together. We are so blessed and grateful for the hours we had to stare at her, kiss her, and hold her in our arms. She is perfect. Delicate little hands. Big goofy feet. Hanna’s dark hair and olive skin. We are now home from the hospital, hearts and plans for the future shattered into pieces, without our baby girl. But she is part of us, and we will love and honor our daughter forever. We wish you could have met her.”
“There may be people reading this who want to send flowers or just do something. To you we say, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, but we are OK and well taken care of. The thing that would make us happiest is if you put those resources towards helping women and parents who aren’t as lucky as we are.
With love,
Tommy, Hanna and our sweet baby girl”
Fellow hosts on “Pod Save America” convey how caring is Tommy Vietor, how he puts others first. May Hanna and he find a way through this, sending all my love.
LIVE NOW:
Remarks by President Biden at an Event to Reignite the Cancer Moonshot
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/02/02/remarks-by-president-biden-at-an-event-to-reignite-the-cancer-moonshot/)
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden’s Plans
to Reignite the Cancer Moonshot
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/02/02/background-press-call-by-senior-administration-officials-on-president-bidens-plans-to-reignite-the-cancer-moonshot/)
Fact Sheet:
President Biden Reignites Cancer Moonshot to End Cancer as We Know It
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/02/02/fact-sheet-president-biden-reignites-cancer-moonshot-to-end-cancer-as-we-know-it/)
SpeakerPelosi
Statement on House Democrats Holding One Thousand Infrastructure Events Across the Nation
“As funding from this law has already been designated for communities across the country – with grants for bridges, airports, water systems and more – Democrats are making clear that every American knows how these once-in-a-century investments in our infrastructure will improve their lives. Under the strong leadership of President Biden, this historic achievement will create millions of good-paying union jobs in nearly every community over the next decade: repairing our roads and bridges, cleaning our water supply, expanding broadband access, improving our resilience to climate disaster, and much more.”
(https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/2222)
President Biden speaking on gun crime, policy.
—Far reaching detail touching on vast number of issues.
AG Garland speaking now…
I heard some of Pres. Biden’s, then we got a phone all so we muted and I watched the kiron for most of what he was saying. Missed Garland’s totally.
Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams details her Georgia governor race strategy
Stacey Abrams details her campaign strategy with Joy Reid saying, “I believe that we can serve all of Georgia. One Georgia, working together to make sure everyone has access and opportunity.”
She’s gonna be my governor!
Lucky you!
At the prayer breakfast President Joe talks about help, how some don’t have a lot or any, and some do.
The informed among us await critical news that Doom, his enablers and colluders have been brought to justice –
I do think it’s coming. Meanwhile calling on the fabulous Ms. Dudette to be here, miss her very much and so want to hear from everyone even if you are posting elsewhere. We are called to be here. No mistake about it. May we persist together and not lay down and roll over now, pls not now. Do we want what’s coming if we go silent?
–thx.
Right here with you on that!
fab chart of what’s on when: (https://www.nbcolympics.com/full-schedule)
Thank you!
Best wishes to the First Family: Mr. Beau Biden’s birthday today, 1969.
Newly uncovered memos shed light on origins of Trump campaign’s fake elector scheme: NYT
“Rachel Maddow shares breaking news from the New York Times of memos between Trump campaign lawyers shortly after Donald Trump’s 2020 election defeat, laying the groundwork for the fake elector scheme that would be key to effort to overturn the Trump’s election loss.”
(https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/newly-uncovered-memos-shed-light-on-origins-of-trump-campaign-s-fake-elector-scheme-nyt-132335173835)
Memos Show Roots of Trump’s Focus on Jan 6 and Alternate Electors
(https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/02/us/politics/trump-jan-6-memos.html)
Ugh!
Forty plus years as a public criminal. His father was a criminal and taught his chosen one the family business. All of it, the fraud, grifting, predation, cheating, pathological lying and cruelty for cruelty’s sake? MTHRFKR always slides away. Bribes, deflects, slithers and shrugs his way out every effin time. Brazenly trying to destroy our democracy right in front of our eyes and admitting to it and he slides anyway?!? ABSOLUTELY SICKENING.
Just a delicious music break from MSM noise, in case you’re in need. Lovely rendition of “I’ll Be There” & “Let’s Stay Together” by Marcus Miller! 🎼💞
Sorry, not ” Stay Together”, but “Come Together”! 😂🎶💃💞
Great morning music. Thank you!!!!
https://www.who.int/news/item/01-02-2022-tonnes-of-covid-19-health-care-waste-expose-urgent-need-to-improve-waste-management-systems
Back to bed for a while… not sure why I’m up!!
Big hugs
Big hugs to you, MP!
Good West Coast Friday morning Nerdy & TOD family.
Good Morning GGail! I can totally relate to this tweet! 😆
I know right?! LOL!!!
😁
They must be of a certain age like we are. That is something to brag about.
Exactly! LOL!
Yes, let’s do this. Circulate Good News!!
I love her! And I have closed my Spotify account
can we get this repeat, repeat…thx ggail.
Take a close look at this timeline
Good Morning Everyone! I totally agree with Chef Andres! Love me some Stephen Colbert!
There is goodness in the world! 😍
Rewarding goodness, he is showing what makes a man. Those are great kids.
👏🏾👏🏾🌟
Remembering Rosa Parks
We’re doing pretty darn good! We should brag about it!
It’s the Biden Boom!
Stunning jobs report! 😁
Great News For Democrats As Biden Gets Fantastic Jobs Report
“The data via CBS News:
Job growth around the U.S. was robust in January, with employers adding 467,000,
surprising economists who had forecast that the COVID-19 wave caused by the Omicron variant would dampen payrolls. The leisure and hospitality sector led the increase, adding 151,000 jobs in January.
Professional and business services added 86,000 jobs, while retail added 61,000.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4% as more people entered the workforce to look for jobs.
In another positive sign for the labor market, the participation rate — a measure of people working or looking for jobs — rose to 62.2%
…For January, economists forecasted poor numbers due to Omicron, and the numbers are three times higher than the projection, so we have reached the point in the pandemic where traditional economic models are being broken by COVID.”
(https://www.politicususa.com/2022/02/04/great-news-for-democrats-as-biden-gets-fantastic-jobs-report.html)
SOON:
The America Competes Act passes the House.
dear Dudette, it is so damn fine to see and hear you…soo good.
Aww! Thanks brp! Same to you Dear!
Something About You (Live at Transmission Prague 2018)
Grum
—yay TOD !!
GRUM, TRANSMISSION PRAGUE 2018:
The Awakening
Oops didn’t realize this was more than one track….
Sorry missing from the “Evolve” message: Black women, need some Black Women up there!
Democrats Deliver
SOJOURNER TRUTH: A Life, A Symbol.
By Nell Irvin Painter
Successfully sued a white man in court and won her young son’s freedom from slavery, used local standing law.
25% Of All African-American Women On The Federal Bench Were Nominated By Biden
(https://www.politicususa.com/2022/02/03/25-of-all-african-american-women-on-the-federal-bench-were-nominated-by-biden.html)
Sheriff: Charges ‘forthcoming’ against 3 in neo-Nazi rally near UCF
“Charges are “forthcoming” against three people after a passerby was videotaped being beaten
by participants in a neo-Nazi demonstration over the weekend in Orange County, Sheriff John Mina said Tuesday.
The incident occurred near Alafaya Trail and Waterford Lakes Parkway on Saturday where a University of Central Florida student was reportedly spat on and punched by swastika-clad demonstrators who also shouted antisemitic slurs at passing cars.”
(https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/crime/os-ne-nazi-rally-fight-under-investigation-20220201-h3oe2rz42rejpbfnzhcnowmzya-story.html)
—-Let’s follow up and see about those arrests.
DeSantis and so-called conservatives banning books instead of guns.
Remarks by President Biden at a Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Meeting
Feb 03 2022
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/02/03/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-gun-violence-prevention-task-force-meeting/)
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at Meeting with President Biden and Members of New York Gun Violence Strategic Partnership
(https://www.justice.gov/opa/speech/attorney-general-merrick-b-garland-delivers-remarks-meeting-president-biden-and-members)
DING DING DING!
About the ‘Make Murder Legal Act’ = Stand Your Ground Law on steroids:
The Hill:
Prosecutors, police officers and local politicians are sounding the alarm about a self-defense bill in Missouri’s Senate, saying the legislation would effectively make murder legal in the state.
The bill is sponsored by Republican state Sen. Eric Burlison and was last discussed at a hearing in the state Senate’s Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported.
(https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/592763-missouri-prosecutors-say-proposed-self-defense-bill-from-gop-state)
—-see reporting on ReidOut.
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