“Thanks to the members of our Obama Alumni family whose generosity helped bring this incredible project to life. I can’t wait for you to see it.”
“The Ann Dunham Water Garden will be a special place for visitors and members of the community to reflect. It will also feature an incredible new sculpture by Maya Lin, whose work I’ve long admired.”
“My mother, Ann Dunham, was the biggest influence on my life, and helped shape me into the person I am today.”
“I’m proud to share that the Water Garden at the Obama Presidential Center will be named in her honor.”
“I stand with women across Georgia who are speaking out against Brian Kemp’s extreme and dangerous ban on abortion that outlaws the procedure before most women even know they are pregnant.
The only way to stop this attack on women is to stop Brian Kemp.”
Pelosi Statement on Congressional Delegation Visit to Taiwan
AUGUST 3, 2022
““Sadly, Taiwan has been prevented from participating in global meetings, most recently the World Health Organization, because of objections by the Chinese Communist Party. While they may prevent Taiwan from sending its leaders to global forums, they cannot prevent world leaders or anyone from traveling to Taiwan to pay respect to its flourishing Democracy, to highlight its many successes and to reaffirm our commitment to continued collaboration.”
“Emotional moment as Jon Stewart hugs a crying Rosie Torres just after the Senate passed the PACT Act.
Torres and her husband Le Roy started @Burpit 360 after he faced complications from illnesses
that began after he was exposed to toxic fumes during service in Iraq.”
(Frank Thorp)
He is always going to do the right and special thing. Always about honoring those who were special to him or affected his life in a profound way. Happy Birthday, #44. You were the best. You will always be the best.
Afterthought: If any of you haven’t watched The First Lady on Showtime, DO IT!!!! Don’t wait. SOOO good. We have the last two episodes to watch. Will be sorry when we are finished.
I have to say I was a bit disappointed with Viola Davis’ performance as Michelle. It would have been much better is she had not emphasized the mouth so much. I never saw Michelle purse her lips that much.
To mark @BarackObama’s birthday, the @ObamaFoundation created a special book full of letters from over 150 Obama campaign and Administration alumni who reflected on their transformational journey with him and how they are carrying the baton of change forward today. 💙 pic.twitter.com/CClkEE8K7r
Valerie Jarrett:
The only time I met @BarackObama’s mother Ann Dunham was at his wedding to @MichelleObama on October 3, 1992. Ann showed such heartfelt enthusiasm about their union. I remember her joyful spirit as she warmly embraced every guest, including me, as though we were all old friends.
Happy birthday, @BarackObama! Obama alumni have launched a campaign to name the Water Garden at the Obama Presidential Center in honor of the President's mother, Ann Dunham. And it will feature a new extraordinary Maya Lin sculpture. pic.twitter.com/5Ka0UsgTCX
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) August 4, 2022
Statement by President Joe Biden on the Sentencing of Wrongfully Detained American Brittney Griner
AUGUST 04, 2022
Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is wrongfully detaining Brittney. It’s unacceptable, and I call on Russia to release her immediately so she can be with her wife, loved ones, friends, and teammates. My administration will continue to work tirelessly and pursue every possible avenue to bring Brittney and Paul Whelan home safely as soon as possible.
Brittney Griner Is Sentenced to 9 Years in a Russian Penal Colony
President Biden called the sentence “unacceptable” and vowed to pursue all avenues to bring the American basketball star home. Her case has become mired in the conflict between Moscow and Washington over Ukraine.
“Some prisoners are tortured, or beaten by fellow inmates. Some have to work 16-hour days.
A few are forced to watch Russian propaganda on repeat.
This is the world of the Russian penal colony, into which Brittney Griner is about to be inducted for a nine-year term.
Penal colonies are the descendants of gulags, the notorious Stalin-era labor camps where millions of Russians lost their lives. The treatment of prisoners has improved markedly since then, according to rights groups.
But the penal colonies, many of them scattered across Siberia as gulags were and laid out in barracks, are still characterized by brutality, overcrowding, and harsh conditions, and they are often governed by a rigid prison culture.”
“The guilty verdict was virtually preordained in a legal system in which defendants are rarely acquitted.
It leaves Ms. Griner’s fate subject to diplomatic negotiations between Russia and the United States.
The countries have been discussing the possibility of a prisoner exchange that would bring Ms. Griner home from Russia, where she has been detained since mid-February.”
(Ivan Nechepurenko)
How is this not treasonous foreign intervention in american elections?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has told a conference of US conservatives that the West is locked in “a clash of civilisations”.
The right-wing leader drew enthusiastic applause at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas.
“We must take back the institutions in Washington and in Brussels,” he said. “We must co-ordinate the movement of our troops, because we face the same challenge.
“You have two years to get ready,” he added, in apparent reference to the 2024 US presidential election.
Brittney Griner’s 9-Year Prison Sentence Shows Russia Is ‘Cranking Up Dial’
“The Russian show trial ended just as everyone knew it would: with a barbaric sentence for basketball star Brittney Griner. So how soon until a deal gets done to bring her home? Joy Reid and her panel discuss.”
Four officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s killing face federal charges
They are the first federal charges in connection with Taylor’s killing, which sparked racial justice protests across the country
The Prosecution of Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
Twenty-five thousand cases have been identified thus far—what does justice look like for the victims of Russia’s atrocities?
‘What is justice for the people who lost loved ones, their houses destroyed…?’
There are mass scale atrocities in Ukraine. She says there’s reason to prosecute war crimes…right now.
And about BG: “We see the hostage (to be used)”.
—–Masha Gessen speaking to Mehdi Hasan yesterday.
Republican politicians joined Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
for speeches laced with subtle antisemitism
and overt Christian nationalism.
“Hundreds of die-hard right-wing activists descended on the Hilton Anatole in Dallas for the Conservative
Political Action Conference this week. It’s the third CPAC event this year alone, following prior events in Orlando, Florida and Budapest, Hungary. It’s also the third CPAC event in a row which featured explicitly Christian nationalist and fascistic speakers.”
“Incidentally, the term America First was initially popularized by pro-Nazi groups in the United States and was also used by the Ku Klux Klan.”
“Arizona and Michigan have joined Pennsylvania and Nevada in picking Republican candidates for governor and secretary of state who reject the 2020 outcome. They might do the same for future elections.”
President Biden Announces Nineteenth Operation Fly Formula Mission
Biden Administration will facilitate air shipment of 4.3 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents of Danone’s Aptamil Gold Plus Stage 1infant formula on August 8 and 11
2h
Thanks everybody for the birthday wishes. I am so touched by the messages I got from folks all over the country who are out there doing the work to create lasting change. You give me hope. https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1555602393819226113
“Primary elections were held in five states on Tuesday, including Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington. The Navajo Nation also held its primary election. ICT Political Correspondent Pauly Denetclaw has the results.
A slice of our Indigenous world:
The Navajo Nation, a matrilineal society, has never elected a woman to be president of one of the largest Indigenous nations in the country. Fifteen candidates are vying to be the next Navajo Nation president this election season.
The world premiere of “Reservation Dogs,” season two was held at the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma last weekend. Kaitlin Onawa Boysel was there.
In Mexico, Indigenous people are working to preserve dishes from their ancestors while competing with modern day foods. Around 50 chefs, restaurateurs and small traders took part in a pre-Hispanic food fair organized by Mexico City.
In Massachusetts, a group of Native student-athletes took the court to show off their skills.
P.S. ‘The Grizzlies’ on Netflix is based on a true story, about a youth lacrosse team set up to help combat high numbers of youth suicide in the community of Kugluktuk, Nunavut.
imo, after the shock of suicide by gun in the beginning scene….pls continue and be immersed in a learning curve and knockout of truth telling, about how it is for Inuit youth.
—love, tears, love.
Friends in Dharma,
be satisfied with your own heads.
Do not put any false heads above your own.
Then, minute after minute watch your steps closely.
These are my last words to you.
On several fronts, Biden has reason to celebrate this week’s wins
If it seems like the jobs report was the capstone on a pretty great week for the Democratic president, it’s not your imagination.
The White House issued this written statement after the public saw the heartening data:
“Today, the unemployment rate matches the lowest it’s been in more than 50 years: 3.5%. More people are working than at any point in American history. That’s millions of families with the dignity and peace of mind that a paycheck provides. And, it’s the result of my economic plan to build the economy from the bottom up and middle out. I ran for president to rebuild the middle class — there’s more work to do, but today’s jobs report shows we are making significant progress for working families.”
If it seems like this is the capstone on a pretty great week for the Democratic president, it’s not your imagination. Consider the developments from the last several days:
Congress sent the CHIPS and Science Act to the White House for Biden’s signature.
Biden ordered a strike that killed al Qaeda’s Ayman al-Zawahiri.
The White House celebrated a big victory for reproductive rights in Kansas.
Congress sent the PACT Act to the White House for Biden’s signature.
The Biden administration announced that U.S. uninsured rate has fallen to an all-time low.
Democrats secured the votes needed to approve an ambitious Inflation Reduction Act.
The Labor Department released data showing blockbuster job growth.
Gas prices fell steadily for the seventh consecutive week.
Not bad for a seven-day stretch.”
Thanks everybody for the birthday wishes. I am so touched by the messages I got from folks all over the country who are out there doing the work to create lasting change. You give me hope. https://t.co/2XfLeCZqTn
I am following the vote of the bill on C-Span and must say that if the young and junior senator from Vermont offers one more amendments, I don’t know what I am going to do. It will not be pretty, that’s all I know.
Detroiter’s love for his city and Obama come together during festival
Scott Talley
“Inspired by the 44th President of the United States, Ford’s event is taking place on the grounds of the Barack Obama Leadership Academy at 10800 E. Canfield. Planned activities include daily children’s parades; youth career seminars; goods and food sold by local vendors; music and dancing; and more. And during all of the festivities, Ford wants the former president of the United States, who was born on Aug. 4, 1961, to be top
of mind for everyone in attendance, particularly children.”
Diabetics could’ve seen insulin costs capped at $35 a month. Instead they’ll continue to pay hundreds of dollars. Why? MAGA-Republicans are so obsessed with opposing Democratic solutions that they’ll screw anyone over if it means beating Democrats. Politics won. Patients lost. https://t.co/nepoYgs94g
Who is worse, the self sabotaging rethug voters who keep electing these vile cretins, or the self important lazy ass dem voters who don’t stop these vile cretins from getting elected?
—Senator Chuck Schumer thanked Every possible person involved, including Capitol Hill Police.
—says everyone thinks their staff is the best, but actually his staff is the best !!
The Inflation Reduction Act passes. Another huge win for the Biden-Harris Administration, the Democrats in the U.S. House & Senate, and the American people.
Think it goes to the House on Friday for final passage. Can’t wait! Go, Democrats!
The bill passed. Thanks to Majority Leader Schumer, President Biden, Vice President Harris, all Democratic Senators, all Senate staffers – you did this, for the American people and the world! #BidenWinsAgain
“Senate Democrats sided with American families over special interests, voting to lower the cost of Rx drugs, health insurance, and everyday energy costs and reduce the deficit, while making the wealthiest corporations finally pay their fair share.” –
@POTUS
Woot! Look at all these nice things the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered! 👏🏾
Past 10 days: ✅ Senate 👌 Inflation Reduction Act ✅ Congress passes CHIPS Plus ✅ Zawahiri mission ✅ Burn Pits (PACT Act) passes ✅ Record job creation / 50-year low unem rate ✅ Gas prices below $3.99 at most ⛽️ ✅ NATO expansion: 🇫🇮 and 🇸🇪 ✅ Exec Action on Repro Rights
New York state health officials issued a more urgent call for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of possible “community spread” of the dangerous virus. https://t.co/aiHk5o5wEm
The 1/6 Committee Is Using Forensics To Recover Evidence Destroyed By Secret Service
“Rep. Lofgren answered, “It’s our intent to get to the bottom of it. Every time a text is sent, there’s the sender and the person who receives the text. So we’re going to track this down, use forensics, we’re going to be going to the telecoms to see if they can recover this material and the like. By the way, we don’t know what is in it, but we fully expect to get or hope to get the — all the text messages sent by Mr. Jones, who just lost his defamation case.
You know, we’re going to find out, get to the bottom of this and let the American people know what we found out.”
Climate deliverables once the Inflation Reduction Act passes the House
The Inflation Reduction Act just passed the Senate! This is a big deal for all people and our planet. ⁰🧵 Here’s how this bill delivers for Americans across the country👇🏾
— Michael Regan, U.S. EPA (@EPAMichaelRegan) August 7, 2022
🌎 Tackle our biggest climate challenges
With this legislation, @EPA will invest billions in deploying zero-emission technologies. It reduces greenhouse gas pollution and supports our fight to reduce climate change impacts.
— Michael Regan, U.S. EPA (@EPAMichaelRegan) August 7, 2022
🏡 Help families and communities
The Inflation Reduction Act will save families an average of $500 a year on energy costs. It supports EPA’s work to clean up air pollution around schools, reduce emissions from trucks and heavy-duty vehicles, and clean up the air around ports.
— Michael Regan, U.S. EPA (@EPAMichaelRegan) August 7, 2022
⚖️ Advance environmental justice
This bill puts billions of dollars toward helping communities hit the hardest by pollution for decades. It also holds polluters accountable for cleaning up their contamination and expands air pollution monitoring in vulnerable communities.
— Michael Regan, U.S. EPA (@EPAMichaelRegan) August 7, 2022
Now to the House and then the President’s desk. Let’s go! 👍🏾🌎
— Michael Regan, U.S. EPA (@EPAMichaelRegan) August 7, 2022
Not one Republican in the Senate voted for the most consequential bill to address Climate Change and the lowering of Prescription Drug prices in US history. We have President Biden, Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats to thank. Never forget that.
There would be no Inflation Reduction Act, no Infrastructure Law, no Safer Communities Act, and no Justice Jackson if we didn’t win both Georgia Senate seats in 2021. Now imagine what we can accomplish if we expand our majorities this November. 93 days to go. Let’s do this.
The Inflation Reduction Act that just passed the Senate is a major accomplishment. Not only will it reduce inflation and lower the cost of prescription drugs – it also happens to be the most consequential piece of climate legislation in American history. https://t.co/w3s3E8rGoZ
Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, people’s bills will get smaller, their lives will get longer, and we’ll have a real shot at avoiding the worst impacts of climate change. That’s something Democrats everywhere can and should be proud of.
😂 Utah-based clothing company named “Lions Not Sheep” pushed its love of America and its clothing being made in America, and included a free copy of the Constitution in every order, is fined by feds for replacing ‘Made in China’ tags with ‘Made in USA’ tags.
There would be no Inflation Reduction Act, no Infrastructure Law, no Safer Communities Act, and no Justice Jackson if we didn’t win both Georgia Senate seats in 2021. Now imagine what we can accomplish if we expand our majorities this November. 93 days to go. Let’s do this.
Democrats could propose legislation to pave potholes in just his district, fully paid for by an anonymous donor, and Massie would vote against it. pic.twitter.com/0BeIXr7g9c
See, this is where dems naming it as securing america or protecting america or some chest thumping jingoistic crap act would have backfired on all these rethug cretins. Get in marketing gurus, dems, ffs.
As job growth soars, Republican leaders pretend not to notice
How strong have the U.S. job numbers been in recent months? Strong enough to leave Republican leaders literally at a loss for words.
“….. the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its latest report showing 528,000 new jobs were created in July — a blockbuster report, well ahead of expectations — and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent, matching a 50-year low.”
Joe Biden has passed an infrastructure bill, a gun bill, the American Rescue Plan, the CHIPS Act, PACT act & the IRA, he’s reduced unemployment to a 50yr low, appointed the first black woman to SCOTUS & got us out of Afghanistan.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Happy Birthday to the best President in my lifetime!
Hear, hear! 🥂
Amen, Sister!!
Ditto!
Hello TODVille. Stay safe and stay cool.
Add my amen to this partay!
💙🕊💛🫖🎂🎶💙🕊💛
Mine, too!
President Obama will always be my favorite. Hope he’s having a great day!
PBO:
“Thanks to the members of our Obama Alumni family whose generosity helped bring this incredible project to life. I can’t wait for you to see it.”
“The Ann Dunham Water Garden will be a special place for visitors and members of the community to reflect. It will also feature an incredible new sculpture by Maya Lin, whose work I’ve long admired.”
“My mother, Ann Dunham, was the biggest influence on my life, and helped shape me into the person I am today.”
“I’m proud to share that the Water Garden at the Obama Presidential Center will be named in her honor.”
“I stand with women across Georgia who are speaking out against Brian Kemp’s extreme and dangerous ban on abortion that outlaws the procedure before most women even know they are pregnant.
The only way to stop this attack on women is to stop Brian Kemp.”
Stacey Abrams
Abrams for Governor
staceyabrams.com
Mehdi Hasan: “How about not chaining women to the kitchen table. Why not run on that?”
Pelosi Statement on Congressional Delegation Visit to Taiwan
AUGUST 3, 2022
““Sadly, Taiwan has been prevented from participating in global meetings, most recently the World Health Organization, because of objections by the Chinese Communist Party. While they may prevent Taiwan from sending its leaders to global forums, they cannot prevent world leaders or anyone from traveling to Taiwan to pay respect to its flourishing Democracy, to highlight its many successes and to reaffirm our commitment to continued collaboration.”
(https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/8322-2)
Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at the First Meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access
AUGUST 03, 2022
Indian Treaty Room
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/08/03/remarks-by-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-at-the-first-meeting-of-the-interagency-task-force-on-reproductive-healthcare-access/)
FACT SHEET: PACT Act Delivers on President Biden’s Promise to America’s Veterans
AUGUST 02, 2022
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/02/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-at-the-first-meeting-of-the-task-force-on-reproductive-healthcare-access/)
“Emotional moment as Jon Stewart hugs a crying Rosie Torres just after the Senate passed the PACT Act.
Torres and her husband Le Roy started @Burpit 360 after he faced complications from illnesses
that began after he was exposed to toxic fumes during service in Iraq.”
(Frank Thorp)
On Barack Obama’s 61st Birthday, He Remembers His Late Mother — and Reveals New Project to Honor Her
https://people.com/politics/barack-obama-61st-birthday-ann-dunham-water-garden/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons
He is always going to do the right and special thing. Always about honoring those who were special to him or affected his life in a profound way. Happy Birthday, #44. You were the best. You will always be the best.
Afterthought: If any of you haven’t watched The First Lady on Showtime, DO IT!!!! Don’t wait. SOOO good. We have the last two episodes to watch. Will be sorry when we are finished.
Here you are tnmtngirl, binge watch as long as you wish!
https://freemovieswatch.tv/watch-tv/watch-the-first-lady-free-online-79273.8258608
LOVE. Thanks. 🙂
It is so brilliant, am a bit sad to hear season 2 has been cancelled 😿
I have to say I was a bit disappointed with Viola Davis’ performance as Michelle. It would have been much better is she had not emphasized the mouth so much. I never saw Michelle purse her lips that much.
I know, that part is very puzzling to me as well, Viola Davis is an excellent actress and filmmaker
obama.org
World-Renowned Artist Maya Lin Commissioned to Create “Seeing Through the Universe” Sculpture for the Obama Presidential Center
(https://www.obama.org/updates/ann-dunham-water-garden/)
Beautiful videos and photos:
(https://www.obama.org/ann-dunham-water-garden/)
Happy Birthday President Obama May your day is super ♥️🙏🏽😇👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😎
Let
There
Be
Apple Pie
!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FOREVER POTUS 44
President Barack Obama’s Favorite Apple Pie
(https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a35981150/president-barack-obamas-favorite-apple-pie-recipe/)
—-if the squirrels kindly leave some apples on the tree, when they are ripe…will make this !!!
Oldie But Goodie to celebrate Pres Obama’s birthday
i have already watched it MORE than once…i won’t say how many times….HA!
@BarackObama
7h
My mother, Ann Dunham, was the biggest influence on my life, and helped shape me into the person I am today.
I’m proud to share that the Water Garden at the Obama Presidential Center will be named in her honor. https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1555221890372861952
I would love to have a copy of this book
Valerie Jarrett:
The only time I met @BarackObama’s mother Ann Dunham was at his wedding to @MichelleObama on October 3, 1992. Ann showed such heartfelt enthusiasm about their union. I remember her joyful spirit as she warmly embraced every guest, including me, as though we were all old friends.
More Birthday Memories…Celebrating the Swag of #44
…he cain’t help it, it just is !!
…thx Sheila, love 3Chics stuff.
It was so sweet reminiscing…👩🏽
Obama is what Trump and Trump worshipers were so jealousy of.
Those racists haters have the nerve to try to blame Obama for race relations being bad,
😁😆❤️
That’s so wonderful!
the day that Pres Obama broke the internet…and i am sooooo glad that we were here for it!!
🙌🏾
I still smile when I see and hear him sing that. Thanks sis!
Me too! ❤️
Statement by President Joe Biden on the Sentencing of Wrongfully Detained American Brittney Griner
AUGUST 04, 2022
Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is wrongfully detaining Brittney. It’s unacceptable, and I call on Russia to release her immediately so she can be with her wife, loved ones, friends, and teammates. My administration will continue to work tirelessly and pursue every possible avenue to bring Brittney and Paul Whelan home safely as soon as possible.
(wh.gov)
Brittney Griner Is Sentenced to 9 Years in a Russian Penal Colony
President Biden called the sentence “unacceptable” and vowed to pursue all avenues to bring the American basketball star home. Her case has become mired in the conflict between Moscow and Washington over Ukraine.
“Some prisoners are tortured, or beaten by fellow inmates. Some have to work 16-hour days.
A few are forced to watch Russian propaganda on repeat.
This is the world of the Russian penal colony, into which Brittney Griner is about to be inducted for a nine-year term.
Penal colonies are the descendants of gulags, the notorious Stalin-era labor camps where millions of Russians lost their lives. The treatment of prisoners has improved markedly since then, according to rights groups.
But the penal colonies, many of them scattered across Siberia as gulags were and laid out in barracks, are still characterized by brutality, overcrowding, and harsh conditions, and they are often governed by a rigid prison culture.”
(https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/08/04/world/brittney-griner-trial-verdict-russia
“The guilty verdict was virtually preordained in a legal system in which defendants are rarely acquitted.
It leaves Ms. Griner’s fate subject to diplomatic negotiations between Russia and the United States.
The countries have been discussing the possibility of a prisoner exchange that would bring Ms. Griner home from Russia, where she has been detained since mid-February.”
(Ivan Nechepurenko)
What must BG, her wife and family be feeling tonight. What does she understand of what is said right in front of her.
Looks like the chinese pathetic temper tantrums over a woman fizzled out.
How is this not treasonous foreign intervention in american elections?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has told a conference of US conservatives that the West is locked in “a clash of civilisations”.
The right-wing leader drew enthusiastic applause at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas.
“We must take back the institutions in Washington and in Brussels,” he said. “We must co-ordinate the movement of our troops, because we face the same challenge.
“You have two years to get ready,” he added, in apparent reference to the 2024 US presidential election.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62431415
Hope the fucking voters remember these come Nov.
WOW WOW WOW !!!
Magnificent work. Thanks President Biden.
Let’s see it in the headlines if we want to defeat the ORBAN-ITES.
Again, hope the fucking voters remember these, come Nov.
Brittney Griner’s 9-Year Prison Sentence Shows Russia Is ‘Cranking Up Dial’
“The Russian show trial ended just as everyone knew it would: with a barbaric sentence for basketball star Brittney Griner. So how soon until a deal gets done to bring her home? Joy Reid and her panel discuss.”
Calling on the entire sports community to work together and bring BG and Paul home.
imho,
am wondering if Brittney could be allowed to use a pocket voice or text translator.
“Breonna Taylor should be alive today,”
says Attorney General Merrick Garland in announcing federal charges against 4 current and former Louisville police officers. (Carrie Johnson)
Four officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s killing face federal charges
They are the first federal charges in connection with Taylor’s killing, which sparked racial justice protests across the country
David Nakamura, Marisa Iati and Timothy Bella:
(https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/08/04/breonna-taylor-federal-charges-fbi-garland/)
Conviction and Sentencing of U.S. Citizen Brittney Griner in Russia
PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE
AUGUST 4, 2022
(https://www.state.gov/conviction-and-sentencing-of-u-s-citizen-brittney-griner-in-russia/)
Can Democrats respond to the hokey “Focus on Inflation” ads ?
e.g. in MT and McConnell is behind them in Arizona.
The Prosecution of Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
Twenty-five thousand cases have been identified thus far—what does justice look like for the victims of Russia’s atrocities?
By Masha Gessen
(https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/08/the-prosecution-of-russian-war-crimes-in-ukraine)
‘What is justice for the people who lost loved ones, their houses destroyed…?’
There are mass scale atrocities in Ukraine. She says there’s reason to prosecute war crimes…right now.
And about BG: “We see the hostage (to be used)”.
—–Masha Gessen speaking to Mehdi Hasan yesterday.
THE FASCIST CIRCUS COMES TO CPAC TEXAS
Republican politicians joined Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
for speeches laced with subtle antisemitism
and overt Christian nationalism.
“Hundreds of die-hard right-wing activists descended on the Hilton Anatole in Dallas for the Conservative
Political Action Conference this week. It’s the third CPAC event this year alone, following prior events in Orlando, Florida and Budapest, Hungary. It’s also the third CPAC event in a row which featured explicitly Christian nationalist and fascistic speakers.”
“Incidentally, the term America First was initially popularized by pro-Nazi groups in the United States and was also used by the Ku Klux Klan.”
(https://www.texasobserver.org/cpac-texas-fascism-viktor-orban-dan-patrick/)
fyi, didn’t realize Orbán was separating and jailing children before Donald Trump did it.
His speech was so scary. This is what Republicans believe in.
“Arizona and Michigan have joined Pennsylvania and Nevada in picking Republican candidates for governor and secretary of state who reject the 2020 outcome. They might do the same for future elections.”
(https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/08/03/us/elections-primary-midterms-kansas-az)
President Biden Announces Nineteenth Operation Fly Formula Mission
Biden Administration will facilitate air shipment of 4.3 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents of Danone’s Aptamil Gold Plus Stage 1infant formula on August 8 and 11
AUGUST 03, 2022
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/03/president-biden-announces-eighteenth-operation-fly-formula-mission-2/
Aww, sweet!
Young Back men showing appreciation. 💖👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Love to see it!
@BarackObama
2h
Thanks everybody for the birthday wishes. I am so touched by the messages I got from folks all over the country who are out there doing the work to create lasting change. You give me hope. https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1555602393819226113
“Primary elections were held in five states on Tuesday, including Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington. The Navajo Nation also held its primary election. ICT Political Correspondent Pauly Denetclaw has the results.
A slice of our Indigenous world:
The Navajo Nation, a matrilineal society, has never elected a woman to be president of one of the largest Indigenous nations in the country. Fifteen candidates are vying to be the next Navajo Nation president this election season.
The world premiere of “Reservation Dogs,” season two was held at the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma last weekend. Kaitlin Onawa Boysel was there.
In Mexico, Indigenous people are working to preserve dishes from their ancestors while competing with modern day foods. Around 50 chefs, restaurateurs and small traders took part in a pre-Hispanic food fair organized by Mexico City.
In Massachusetts, a group of Native student-athletes took the court to show off their skills.
The First Light Scholar Athlete program is in its pilot year, hosted by the Native Organizers Alliance.”
(https://indiancountrytoday.com/newscasts/08-03-22)
P.S. ‘The Grizzlies’ on Netflix is based on a true story, about a youth lacrosse team set up to help combat high numbers of youth suicide in the community of Kugluktuk, Nunavut.
imo, after the shock of suicide by gun in the beginning scene….pls continue and be immersed in a learning curve and knockout of truth telling, about how it is for Inuit youth.
—love, tears, love.
Friends in Dharma,
be satisfied with your own heads.
Do not put any false heads above your own.
Then, minute after minute watch your steps closely.
These are my last words to you.
(Nyogen Senzaki, 1876-1958)
Stardate: Friday, Aug 5th 2022
***Happy Birthday to PBO !!!
Yesss. Bankrupt the scummy pos.
Come on, sandhook parents. It’s your turn to burn this garbage.
Speech may be free but lies cost. A lot. As they should be.
Our dear friend Meta just shared this one!
wow so beautiful.
–thx jazziz2.
President Obama sure can pick ‘em!
Give him a House and Senate that will stand behind him in ‘22!
😆😁🍦
LOL! 🍉
And most of the ingrates will still fucking vote for the racists party.
what ??? pun is fun.
yeah, yeah, I am going. sheesh.
On several fronts, Biden has reason to celebrate this week’s wins
If it seems like the jobs report was the capstone on a pretty great week for the Democratic president, it’s not your imagination.
The White House issued this written statement after the public saw the heartening data:
“Today, the unemployment rate matches the lowest it’s been in more than 50 years: 3.5%. More people are working than at any point in American history. That’s millions of families with the dignity and peace of mind that a paycheck provides. And, it’s the result of my economic plan to build the economy from the bottom up and middle out. I ran for president to rebuild the middle class — there’s more work to do, but today’s jobs report shows we are making significant progress for working families.”
If it seems like this is the capstone on a pretty great week for the Democratic president, it’s not your imagination. Consider the developments from the last several days:
Congress sent the CHIPS and Science Act to the White House for Biden’s signature.
Biden ordered a strike that killed al Qaeda’s Ayman al-Zawahiri.
The White House celebrated a big victory for reproductive rights in Kansas.
Congress sent the PACT Act to the White House for Biden’s signature.
The Biden administration announced that U.S. uninsured rate has fallen to an all-time low.
Democrats secured the votes needed to approve an ambitious Inflation Reduction Act.
The Labor Department released data showing blockbuster job growth.
Gas prices fell steadily for the seventh consecutive week.
Not bad for a seven-day stretch.”
Steve Benen: (https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/several-fronts-biden-reason-celebrate-weeks-wins-rcna41756)
Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Roundtable Discussion With Latina State Legislators
AUGUST 05, 2022
Vice President’s Ceremonial Office
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/08/05/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-before-a-roundtable-discussion-with-latina-state-legislators/)
Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Indiana Abortion Ban
AUGUST 06, 2022
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/06/statement-by-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-indiana-abortion-bill/)
Remarks by President Biden on the July Jobs Report and Signing of Anti-Fraud Bills
AUGUST 05, 2022
Via Teleconference
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/08/05/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-july-jobs-report-and-signing-of-anti-fraud-bills/)
RING
OUT
THE
BELLS
Calling all cars…hello media.
Joy Reid: Today We Got Proof That Biden’s Economic Policies Are Working
Lol. Gunnite.
Still celebrating! ICYMI …
Good morning TODVille. Happy Sunday!
Happy birthday to my forever POTUS!
I am following the vote of the bill on C-Span and must say that if the young and junior senator from Vermont offers one more amendments, I don’t know what I am going to do. It will not be pretty, that’s all I know.
Morning!!
About the impact of 369 Billion on the climate crisis in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Ali Velshi speaks to Zahra Hirji, Bloomberg climate reporter.
At 13.05 mins:
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivdr-RaQkII)
= Reduction in carbon emissions close to 40% by 2005 levels, by 2030.
Detroiter’s love for his city and Obama come together during festival
Scott Talley
“Inspired by the 44th President of the United States, Ford’s event is taking place on the grounds of the Barack Obama Leadership Academy at 10800 E. Canfield. Planned activities include daily children’s parades; youth career seminars; goods and food sold by local vendors; music and dancing; and more. And during all of the festivities, Ford wants the former president of the United States, who was born on Aug. 4, 1961, to be top
of mind for everyone in attendance, particularly children.”
(https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/detroit-is/2022/08/06/obama-weekend-festival-detroit-neighborhoods-day-arise/10241497002/)
Inflation is high throughout Europe.
Around 10%.
Big problem everywhere.
Who is worse, the self sabotaging rethug voters who keep electing these vile cretins, or the self important lazy ass dem voters who don’t stop these vile cretins from getting elected?
They both are the worst, a double whammy.
…The Death Party using whatever voters to write its own Epitaph, bring it on.
Ali Velshi said the other day there are 16 models of Universal Healthcare in 60 countries,
but who’s counting?
Never give up! Happy Sunday!
Be still my heart.
OMG!
was blinded there for a minnit mp !!
gosh.
HR 5376
the Inflation Reduction Act:
Has passed !!
—Senator Chuck Schumer thanked Every possible person involved, including Capitol Hill Police.
—says everyone thinks their staff is the best, but actually his staff is the best !!
INCREDIBLE…thank you a million Sen Schumer, to the very Pluto.
“I want them to know how much I aprpreciate their work and what a difference it made…
making the world and the globe a better place.” (Sen Schumer)
Sen Alex Padilla speaking now…
HAS PASSED THE SENATE….goes to the House for tweaking on Friday.
The bill is passed!
Good news
Senate Passes Democrats’ Climate, Healthcare and Tax Bill
Package, backed by President Biden, now heads to the House
Think it goes to the House on Friday for final passage. Can’t wait! Go, Democrats!
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
“Senate Democrats sided with American families over special interests, voting to lower the cost of Rx drugs, health insurance, and everyday energy costs and reduce the deficit, while making the wealthiest corporations finally pay their fair share.” –
@POTUS
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/07/statement-by-president-biden-on-senate-passage-of-the-inflation-reduction-act/
Woot! Look at all these nice things the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered! 👏🏾
fantastic…first I cried…then went out and bought a pineapple for special.
OMG…Have Mercy on US
The 1/6 Committee Is Using Forensics To Recover Evidence Destroyed By Secret Service
“Rep. Lofgren answered, “It’s our intent to get to the bottom of it. Every time a text is sent, there’s the sender and the person who receives the text. So we’re going to track this down, use forensics, we’re going to be going to the telecoms to see if they can recover this material and the like. By the way, we don’t know what is in it, but we fully expect to get or hope to get the — all the text messages sent by Mr. Jones, who just lost his defamation case.
You know, we’re going to find out, get to the bottom of this and let the American people know what we found out.”
(https://www.politicususa.com/2022/08/07/1-6-committee-secret-service-texts-2.html)
Let’s make sure she doesn’t do it ever again….
By getting a effing 60-40 majority forever.
Climate deliverables once the Inflation Reduction Act passes the House
The last line. That.
Go fucking vote. For your own fucking good. FFS.
Beat the racist pos with their own pos.
PBO says it’s a BFD… but like, more elegantly 😄
da moment.
every magat thing is a lie and a grift. fucking morons and rubes.
you betcha.
Wow! They look incredible! 😍😍
yes bedazzzling, Dudette.
Listen to the Lady at least now.
See, this is where dems naming it as securing america or protecting america or some chest thumping jingoistic crap act would have backfired on all these rethug cretins. Get in marketing gurus, dems, ffs.
Qantas asks executives to work as baggage handlers for three months.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62460882#comments
lol. suits working a sweat. gonna be fun watching them.
As job growth soars, Republican leaders pretend not to notice
How strong have the U.S. job numbers been in recent months? Strong enough to leave Republican leaders literally at a loss for words.
“….. the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its latest report showing 528,000 new jobs were created in July — a blockbuster report, well ahead of expectations — and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent, matching a 50-year low.”
Benen: (https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/job-growth-soars-republican-leaders-pretend-not-notice-rcna41988)
A fubar corrupt system of checks and balances.
Pity they are concurrent. Scummy racist pos deserved consecutive life terms.
And yet the fucking 3rd rate 4th estate of 5th columnists cover him and cover for him.
…yet the story about ‘most unpopular’ makes NYT headlines.
…pls don’t repeat the sleazy play that elevated trumpsky in 2016.
New post.