“I’m trying to push us to think about solutions that will actually unite us and get us focused on the real problem. That’s what I mean when I say ‘go high.’” – @MichelleObama
Mrs. @MichelleObama has received nearly 2,000 letters every month — which are part of the inspiration behind her new book “The Light We Carry.”
Take a look at the story of one woman who wrote a letter in 2020 and found comfort in Mrs. Obama’s words during a difficult time. pic.twitter.com/AAFfd76or5
A Proclamation on Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2022
Finally, The United States is leading by the power of our example — demonstrating that our commitment to human rights begins here at home. Since taking office, I have ended the Muslim ban, overturned the prohibition on transgender people serving openly in the military, advanced racial equity throughout the Federal Government, strengthened accountable community policing and addressed many of the long-standing inequities in our criminal justice system, expanded accessibility and opportunity for Americans with disabilities, and established a White House Gender Policy Council. I also signed the first major bipartisan gun safety law in nearly 30 years, because every child and adult has the right to be safe at school, at home, and in their community. A positive future will be forged by countries that unleash the full potential of their people and protect their human rights. Today, and every day, I am committed to doing just that.
Can’t tell you how good it feels knowing I’ll be calling you My Senator for the next 6 years. Hope you get to relax a bit this weekend. You deserve it, Senator! 🙏🏾
— THEE Dudette 👑 – Vaxxed & Still Masked 😷💛🐝 (@Dudette9t9) December 10, 2022
‘You’ve Got A Voice And You Gotta Be Heard’: Drag Queens Traverse Middle America In ‘WE’RE HERE’ starring. D.J. ‘Shangela’ Pierce and Bob the Drag Queen, discuss traveling through middle America amid today’s growing anti-LGBTQ climate to spread awareness and promote equality. “You’ve got a voice and you gotta be heard.”
Schumer said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA,
“Senator Sinema informed me of her decision to change her affiliation to Independent. She asked me to keep her committee assignments and I agreed. Kyrsten is independent; that’s how she’s always been. I believe she’s a good and effective Senator and am looking forward to a productive session in the new Democratic majority Senate. We will maintain our new majority on committees, exercise our subpoena power, and be able to clear nominees without discharge votes.”
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Weekly Press Conference
“How wonderful is it that, on the same day that Brittney Griner is going to be free – thank you, President Biden, thank you to the Secretary of State and other national security people and to our colleague Greg Stanton, who represents Arizona – Phoenix, Arizona – in the Congress. He has brought her here. We had met her when she was here playing basketball, and now today, she is free, free to go home to her wife on the same day that we passed the Marriage Protection Act. So we are – Respect for Marriage, the Respect for Marriage Act. So it just – her freedom is a gift to the world, to all of us. Our gift to her is this legislation that her marriage is protected wherever she may live, her wife Cherelle and she – and their family will have a holiday season without worrying about whether their marriage is protected.”
–seasons greetings dear Speaker Pelosi and Paul, Brittney and family, and all who passed the Marriage Protection Act. Congrats Dudette. And congrats to all for making it through.
Think about working for 50 years, tracking every dollar and securing your retirement. Then, you lose half of that pension through no fault of your own.
That’s why we signed the Butch Lewis Act, to protect the union pensions so many sacrificed to secure.
What ‘The Communist Manifesto’ Means Today with China Miéville
Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
It’s been 174 years since Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote “The Communist Manifesto.” How is it still relevant today and what makes it such a vital guide to understanding present-day struggles? That’s the subject of China Mieville’s latest work, “A Spectre, Haunting: On the Communist Manifesto.” Miéville, a self-proclaimed Marxist and socialist, is a New York Times-bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction. His most recent book offers an analysis of what arguably remains the modern world’s most influential political document. He joins WITHpod to discuss criticisms of “The Manifesto,” the precipitating factors and peculiar nature of the text, how it still profoundly influences contemporary discourse and more.
Gosar (briefly) backs Trump on ‘terminating’ constitutional law
The amazing thing isn’t that Paul Gosar endorsed Donald Trump’s legal radicalism; the amazing thing is that his party couldn’t care less.
South Koreans are about to get a year or two younger, thanks to a new law passed on Thursday that aims to standardize how age is calculated in the country.
“Take “Gangnam Style” singer Psy, for example. Born on December 31, 1977, he is considered 44 by international age; 45 by calendar year age; and 46 by Korean age.”
Something great happened about a week ago. Mr. Jerry Blackwell who did an outstanding job prosecuting Derek Chauvin in George Floyd murder trial is now Judge Jerry Blackwell, Federal Judge In Minnesota. #BlackMenLeadpic.twitter.com/fXPzdMTD6f
The Quad partners – Australia, Japan, India, and the United States – are sponsoring 100 STEM graduate students each year from our four countries to study in the U.S. via the @QuadFellowship. We look to their skills and talents to bring positive social change and lead our future.
The election may be over but the fight for democracy is not. Right now, @EliasLawGroup is litigating 45 election cases in 17 states. If you live in any of these states, they are fighting for you: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MT, NH, NY, NC, PA, OH, TX, WI.
The daughter of Nancy Pelosi talks about her new HBO documentary, "Pelosi in the House," that traces her mother's pioneering career, and about her father's recovery from a politically-motivated assault.https://t.co/7Gw5GyNiLGpic.twitter.com/XtamXIWBAG
Former President Barack Obama spoke at an event marking the anniversary of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting that left 20 children and six adults dead. https://t.co/HIKs9TEYaL via @HuffPost
West Wing Reports (by Paul Brandus)
@WestWingReport
26m
President back from Sunday evening Mass. He says he spoke with Ukraine’s Zelensky earlier today
Oh! This was a lovely smorgasbord of goodness to wake up to this morning! I’m home from work today, sick with the flu. This was the first year I’ve gotten a flu shot and low and behold, the first year I’ve gotten the flu. Make it make sense:) Anyway, thanks for this Nerdy. Put a smile on my face.
Over the last two years, the @FairGrowthCmte has traveled the country to hear from Americans about the economic challenges facing their communities. Now, you can hear their stories in a groundbreaking new documentary. Watch the trailer here. https://t.co/Vr36aBGq4O
To know this is important and educational. Selma Burke was an amazing sculptor. Roosevelt was a president and her talent and gift to America with this sculpture receives no credit. Sad. https://t.co/DWmhnMftcy
You don’t reach this point without the help of a lot of people. Thank you family, friends and fans for a lifetime of stories and storytelling. I am honored. #bydhttmwfipic.twitter.com/8HrF3wZBon
Congratulations to our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama on her first ever Emmy wins for 'Ada Twist Scientist' and 'We The People.' pic.twitter.com/asqTIMdL6n
"Well, as Carol Burnett used to say, I’m so glad we had this time together. I’ve written about 1.6 million words as a columnist. This 600 or so will be the last.." My final column just posted.https://t.co/YeDRKoRbQh
The U.S. Postal Service just announced that my friend and predecessor Congressman John Lewis will be honored on a new postage stamp next year! Let it always remind us to get in the #GoodTrouble that Congressman Lewis taught us. pic.twitter.com/20CAnW9vjs
I’m having a tooth extracted tomorrow and I am so scared. Gonna be put to sleep (lightly) so it is not the pulling. It is the days after I am worried about. Anyone had experience with this?
Yes I have. The technology now is amazing. You’ll be fine! Well, sure, some soreness for a few days. They’ll make sure you have good pain control. Follow the pain control directions! Good luck!
New Footage Of Pelosi Attack Debunks Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories
Bodycam footage of the Paul Pelosi assault was played in court, and it was what all of us—including Tucker Carlson—have always known it was: A brutal and horrific attack on an innocent, 82 year-old man.
by Alexandra Pelosi
Journeys with Nancy. #PelosiInTheHouseHBO, an @HBO original documentary filmed over three decades which follows the U.S. congresswoman at both work and home in real time during consequential political moments, premieres December 13 on @HBOMax
“House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said at a press conference on Thursday she is “optimistic” that the lawmakers tasked with hammering out the annual budget bill will be pencils down before Christmas.” (Axios)
Caroline Kitchener, reporter for the Washington Post, talks with Alex Wagner about new strategies by anti-abortion activists to attack abortion pills, from banning web sites that sell them to testing wastewater to claim that abortion pills are producing toxic waste.
Caroline Kitchener:
“This is a very sad day for our newsroom. Absolutely outrageous that our publisher wouldn’t answer a single question after announcing widespread layoffs.”
REVOLT x Michelle Obama: The Cross-Generational Conversation
REVOLT Studios proudly presents a candid, cross-generational discussion with the former First Lady #MichelleObama and an influential panel of powerful women of color including recording artists @HERmusic and @KellyRowland, supermodel-activist #WinnieHarlow, businesswoman #TinaKnowles-Lawson, and moderated by radio host #AngieMartinez.
To Keep As One
Climate change has pushed erosion within feet of the remote Alaska Native community of Newtok. Albertina Charles and the rest of the village residents know that relocating Newtok is the only option. Will Federal funding arrive soon enough or will this community be separated forever?
This documentary short was filmed in 2018 and 2019 and produced by KYUK and Bethel Community Services Foundation in collaboration with the Newtok Village Council.
Asian Americans heavily favored Warnock in Georgia runoff, exit poll shows
The results reflect that Asian American voters, who make up 4.7% of the state’s overall electorate, grew in support for the incumbent since the midterms last month.
Rep. Ted Lieu reflects on becoming the highest-ranking Asian American ever in House Democratic leadership
“It’s actually more of a recognition by my colleagues of the growing importance of the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities,” Lieu said.
Obama Foundation:
“Louise Bernard, our very own Obama Presidential Center Museum Director
spoke to @harpersbazaarus. about the community level work being done in Chicago to shift the conversation surrounding public art and social practice.”
The PACT Act is the most significant law in American history to help millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their military service.
Claudine Gay, a widely admired higher education leader and distinguished scholar of democracy and political participation, will become the 30th president of Harvard University on July 1, 2023.
Congress Clears Military Bill Repealing Vaccine Mandate for Troops
Passage of the $858 billion bill by the Senate sends the annual military policy measure to President Biden’s desk.
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday gave final approval to an $858 billion military policy bill that would rescind the Pentagon’s mandate that troops receive the coronavirus vaccine, defying President Biden’s objections and sending to his desk a bill that paved the way for a massive increase in spending on the military.
I know, right?!?!?! Crazy. Our grandson leaves for Navy boot camp Jan. 18. He has never gotten even one Covid vaccine. Don’t know when this take effect. Sure wish it would be after that though I realize that at this point, one shot is barely a “drop in the bucket.”
An Unvaccinated Military Puts Our National Security at Risk
Max Rose
Ninety-eight percent of the U.S. military is vaccinated against Covid-19. That success is due, in large part, to a summer of 2021 decision by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that mandatory vaccination was “necessary to protect the force and defend the American people.”
That mandate is about to be lifted. While Covid vaccines have never enjoyed universal support, lately the vaccine requirement has become a political lightning rod, with congressional Republicans threatening to hold up the annual National Defense Authorization Act unless it’s rolled back.
blackburn should understand that troops go overseas and can be a health risk wherever they go in the world. Then there’s the cost of hospitalization and treatment. Does she consider ‘freedom’ to mean when you are dead? My young son has Covid but the vaccine prevents them from dying. What will cause marsha to wake up?
“Congress approves removing statue of Supreme Court chief justice who wrote Dred Scott decision
The legislation, which now heads to Biden’s desk, directs that Roger Taney’s statue be replaced by a bust of Thurgood Marshall, the court’s first Black justice.
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would remove from public display at the U.S. Capitol a statue of Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney, who wrote the 1857 Dred Scott decision, which defended slavery and denied the citizenship of Black Americans.”
Brittney Griner Says She’s Back and Ready to Play Basketball in New Statement
The WNBA star thanked everyone who helped bring her home and said she’ll return to the court in her first statement since her release from Russian prison
“At the end of its planned meeting on Dec. 19, the committee will not only vote to approve its final report, but also on whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department as part of its probe.” (PBS)
The Obama Diary 
thx NW, really beautiful.
A Proclamation on Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2022
Finally, The United States is leading by the power of our example — demonstrating that our commitment to human rights begins here at home. Since taking office, I have ended the Muslim ban, overturned the prohibition on transgender people serving openly in the military, advanced racial equity throughout the Federal Government, strengthened accountable community policing and addressed many of the long-standing inequities in our criminal justice system, expanded accessibility and opportunity for Americans with disabilities, and established a White House Gender Policy Council. I also signed the first major bipartisan gun safety law in nearly 30 years, because every child and adult has the right to be safe at school, at home, and in their community. A positive future will be forged by countries that unleash the full potential of their people and protect their human rights. Today, and every day, I am committed to doing just that.
Full: (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/12/09/a-proclamation-on-human-rights-day-and-human-rights-week-2022/)
💖🙏🏾
Yes!!!!!
Thank you Dudette and all your fellow Georgians that made this happen.
Co-sign!
‘You’ve Got A Voice And You Gotta Be Heard’: Drag Queens Traverse Middle America In ‘WE’RE HERE’ starring. D.J. ‘Shangela’ Pierce and Bob the Drag Queen, discuss traveling through middle America amid today’s growing anti-LGBTQ climate to spread awareness and promote equality. “You’ve got a voice and you gotta be heard.”
Schumer said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA,
“Senator Sinema informed me of her decision to change her affiliation to Independent. She asked me to keep her committee assignments and I agreed. Kyrsten is independent; that’s how she’s always been. I believe she’s a good and effective Senator and am looking forward to a productive session in the new Democratic majority Senate. We will maintain our new majority on committees, exercise our subpoena power, and be able to clear nominees without discharge votes.”
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Weekly Press Conference
“How wonderful is it that, on the same day that Brittney Griner is going to be free – thank you, President Biden, thank you to the Secretary of State and other national security people and to our colleague Greg Stanton, who represents Arizona – Phoenix, Arizona – in the Congress. He has brought her here. We had met her when she was here playing basketball, and now today, she is free, free to go home to her wife on the same day that we passed the Marriage Protection Act. So we are – Respect for Marriage, the Respect for Marriage Act. So it just – her freedom is a gift to the world, to all of us. Our gift to her is this legislation that her marriage is protected wherever she may live, her wife Cherelle and she – and their family will have a holiday season without worrying about whether their marriage is protected.”
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/12822-9
–seasons greetings dear Speaker Pelosi and Paul, Brittney and family, and all who passed the Marriage Protection Act. Congrats Dudette. And congrats to all for making it through.
And Trevor Noah !!
Statement from President Joe Biden on UAW Vote in Warren, OH
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/12/09/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-uaw-vote-in-warren-oh/)
President Biden
Think about working for 50 years, tracking every dollar and securing your retirement. Then, you lose half of that pension through no fault of your own.
That’s why we signed the Butch Lewis Act, to protect the union pensions so many sacrificed to secure.
What ‘The Communist Manifesto’ Means Today with China Miéville
Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
It’s been 174 years since Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote “The Communist Manifesto.” How is it still relevant today and what makes it such a vital guide to understanding present-day struggles? That’s the subject of China Mieville’s latest work, “A Spectre, Haunting: On the Communist Manifesto.” Miéville, a self-proclaimed Marxist and socialist, is a New York Times-bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction. His most recent book offers an analysis of what arguably remains the modern world’s most influential political document. He joins WITHpod to discuss criticisms of “The Manifesto,” the precipitating factors and peculiar nature of the text, how it still profoundly influences contemporary discourse and more.
Play: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-communist-manifesto-means-today-with/id1382983397?i=1000588997257)
Gosar (briefly) backs Trump on ‘terminating’ constitutional law
The amazing thing isn’t that Paul Gosar endorsed Donald Trump’s legal radicalism; the amazing thing is that his party couldn’t care less.
Steve Benen: (https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/gosar-briefly-backs-trump-terminating-constitutional-law-rcna60715)
“The republican party doesn’t really exist. The republican party is…the voters.”
(John Heileman)
President Biden and the First Lady Host Kennedy Center Honorees
Opinion: Anthony Fauci: A Message to the Next Generation of Scientists
(https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/10/opinion/anthony-fauci-retirement.html)
imo words fail and thanks don’t cover it – after a lifetime of protecting us.
South Koreans are about to get a year or two younger, thanks to a new law passed on Thursday that aims to standardize how age is calculated in the country.
“Take “Gangnam Style” singer Psy, for example. Born on December 31, 1977, he is considered 44 by international age; 45 by calendar year age; and 46 by Korean age.”
(https://abc7chicago.com/south-korea-age-change-international/12551610/)
–also want to thank the beautiful Korean language for getting me through the last six years, love you.
love learning…the music of language, thx.
Stay Cool Sessions | Blue Lab Beats
—je t’adore.
Congratulations!!!!
HBO Max Dec 13 – “Pelosi in the House”
That should be great! Thanks for posting!
West Wing Reports (by Paul Brandus)
@WestWingReport
26m
President back from Sunday evening Mass. He says he spoke with Ukraine’s Zelensky earlier today
Love hearing that!
Oh! This was a lovely smorgasbord of goodness to wake up to this morning! I’m home from work today, sick with the flu. This was the first year I’ve gotten a flu shot and low and behold, the first year I’ve gotten the flu. Make it make sense:) Anyway, thanks for this Nerdy. Put a smile on my face.
Feel better soon, DF 💖😘
Thanks, Gail:)😘
Feel better soon, marleysperson. We are all up to date on all our vaccines, but know we could still get anything though I know it is possible.
Thank you! Honestly, I usually don’t get sick so when I do, it really throws me. Hope all is well with you.
Hugs for you, Darling! 🤗🤗🤗😘
Thank you, sweetness!
Thanks for posting this….
She is indeed! Big danger and gets more bold by the day.
I’m pretty sure he’s right
Wooooot! Look at our favorite couple and their team just keepin’ on winnin’! 😃😍
Big ol’ shiny piece of hardware!
Forever FLOTUS is forever fine and forever fly! Check this thread of her looks from the tour for The Light We Carry! 😍
I’ll miss his column…
So glad I finally got to watch this, since I missed it when it first aired. Oh my goodness. She is so wonderful!
@ThePerezHilton
4h
Dead by suicide. And three young children whose lives are forever changed. Devastating news about tWitch today. Details HERE: https://perezhilton.com/ellen-degeneres-former-dj-stephen-twitch-boss-dead-at-40/
I was shocked by this news. You never know the pain behind a smile. I pray his soul is at peace. 🙏🏾
💔😔
If one day you float into some good loving, or just being still in yourself, enjoy this as background to that moment:
❤❤❤
I adore this. 🙂 🙂
I’m having a tooth extracted tomorrow and I am so scared. Gonna be put to sleep (lightly) so it is not the pulling. It is the days after I am worried about. Anyone had experience with this?
Yes I have. The technology now is amazing. You’ll be fine! Well, sure, some soreness for a few days. They’ll make sure you have good pain control. Follow the pain control directions! Good luck!
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I only slept 2 hrs last night…….so apprehensive.
So incredibly sad. RIP Twitch. 😔
Remarks by President Biden at the U.S.-Africa Summit Leaders Session on Partnering on the African Union’s Agenda 2063
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/12/15/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-u-s-africa-summit-leaders-session-on-partnering-on-the-african-unions-agenda-2063/)
Vision Statement for the U.S.-Africa Partnership
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/12/15/vision-statement-for-the-u-s-africa-partnership/)
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Weekly Press Conference
(https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/121522-1)
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Portrait Unveiling Ceremony
(https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/121422-3)
Speaker Pelosi Unveils Official Portrait as the 52nd Speaker of the House at U.S. Capitol Ceremony
Here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO3IGPT0sa0)
For The Children.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8pIKgS4wQk)
New Footage Of Pelosi Attack Debunks Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories
Bodycam footage of the Paul Pelosi assault was played in court, and it was what all of us—including Tucker Carlson—have always known it was: A brutal and horrific attack on an innocent, 82 year-old man.
Paul Pelosi attack: What SFPD police body cam footage revealed
by Annie Vainshtein: (https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/Paul-Pelosi-attack-Key-hearing-begins-as-S-F-17653884.php)
Pelosi In The House | Official Trailer | HBO
by Alexandra Pelosi
Journeys with Nancy. #PelosiInTheHouseHBO, an @HBO original documentary filmed over three decades which follows the U.S. congresswoman at both work and home in real time during consequential political moments, premieres December 13 on @HBOMax
“House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said at a press conference on Thursday she is “optimistic” that the lawmakers tasked with hammering out the annual budget bill will be pencils down before Christmas.” (Axios)
Congress approves one-week funding bill to avert shutdown
Andrew Solender: (https://www.axios.com/2022/12/16/congress-approves-one-week-funding-bill-averts-shutdown)
Jan. 6 committee teases new evidence ahead of final hearing
Andrew Solender
(https://www.axios.com/2022/12/15/jan-6-committee-final-hearing-new-evidence)
Anti-abortion Activists Take Page From Environmentalist Playbook To Target Abortion Pills
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySDSUgsD2dc)
Caroline Kitchener, reporter for the Washington Post, talks with Alex Wagner about new strategies by anti-abortion activists to attack abortion pills, from banning web sites that sell them to testing wastewater to claim that abortion pills are producing toxic waste.
Caroline Kitchener:
“This is a very sad day for our newsroom. Absolutely outrageous that our publisher wouldn’t answer a single question after announcing widespread layoffs.”
Georgia’s Top Election Official (Raffensperger) Calls for End to Runoff System
(https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/14/us/politics/georgia-runoffs-raffensperger.html)
Scientists achieve a breakthrough in nuclear fusion. Here’s what it means.
(https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/scientists-achieve-breakthrough-nuclear-fusion)
Neal Katyal: “There’s a good chance of Donald Trump’s ($99) Digital Training Cards depicting him behind bars.”
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JroUC9I8YIs)
REVOLT x Michelle Obama: The Cross-Generational Conversation
REVOLT Studios proudly presents a candid, cross-generational discussion with the former First Lady #MichelleObama and an influential panel of powerful women of color including recording artists @HERmusic and @KellyRowland, supermodel-activist #WinnieHarlow, businesswoman #TinaKnowles-Lawson, and moderated by radio host #AngieMartinez.
To Keep As One
Climate change has pushed erosion within feet of the remote Alaska Native community of Newtok. Albertina Charles and the rest of the village residents know that relocating Newtok is the only option. Will Federal funding arrive soon enough or will this community be separated forever?
This documentary short was filmed in 2018 and 2019 and produced by KYUK and Bethel Community Services Foundation in collaboration with the Newtok Village Council.
Asian Americans heavily favored Warnock in Georgia runoff, exit poll shows
The results reflect that Asian American voters, who make up 4.7% of the state’s overall electorate, grew in support for the incumbent since the midterms last month.
(https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/asian-americans-heavily-favored-warnock-georgia-runoff-exit-poll-shows-rcna60639)
Rep. Ted Lieu reflects on becoming the highest-ranking Asian American ever in House Democratic leadership
“It’s actually more of a recognition by my colleagues of the growing importance of the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities,” Lieu said.
(https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/rep-ted-lieu-reflects-becoming-highest-ranking-asian-american-ever-hou-rcna60179)
Happy Friday, Dec 16, 2022 !!
Kuni guni no snow of all countries
Yuki tokete Namu melting into
Dai Bosa. Namu Dai Bosa.
(Soen Nakagawa)
–languages got jumbled up but i like it !
President Biden
The United States stands with Japan at this critical moment.
Our alliance is the cornerstone of a free and open Indo-Pacific and we welcome Japan’s contributions to peace and prosperity.
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Japan’s Historic National Security Strategy
(wh.gov)
How Chicago Became an Art-World Capital Without Giving In to Art-World Clichés
The city’s reigning artists, gallerists, curators, and community builders have created a style all their own
Stephen Mooallem, photos by John Edmonds, styling Alexander Delifer:
(https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a41931381/0146-0157-the-chicago-school-december-2022/))
Obama Foundation:
“Louise Bernard, our very own Obama Presidential Center Museum Director
spoke to @harpersbazaarus. about the community level work being done in Chicago to shift the conversation surrounding public art and social practice.”
‘mazing.
The White House:
The PACT Act is the most significant law in American history to help millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their military service.
Eligible veterans can sign up for services at http://VA.gov/PACT.
The PACT Act and your VA benefits
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
(https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/)
Remarks by President Biden at a Delaware Veterans Summit and PACT Act Town Hall | New Castle, DE
Major Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III
National Guard/Reserve Center
New Castle, Delaware
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/12/16/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-delaware-veterans-summit-and-pact-act-town-hall-new-castle-de/)
Harvard names Claudine Gay 30th president
Claudine Gay, a widely admired higher education leader and distinguished scholar of democracy and political participation, will become the 30th president of Harvard University on July 1, 2023.
Congress Clears Military Bill Repealing Vaccine Mandate for Troops
Passage of the $858 billion bill by the Senate sends the annual military policy measure to President Biden’s desk.
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday gave final approval to an $858 billion military policy bill that would rescind the Pentagon’s mandate that troops receive the coronavirus vaccine, defying President Biden’s objections and sending to his desk a bill that paved the way for a massive increase in spending on the military.
(https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/15/us/politics/defense-bill-vaccine-mandate-senate.html)
pls pls tell me I’m dreaming…
I know, right?!?!?! Crazy. Our grandson leaves for Navy boot camp Jan. 18. He has never gotten even one Covid vaccine. Don’t know when this take effect. Sure wish it would be after that though I realize that at this point, one shot is barely a “drop in the bucket.”
tnmtngirl1, hard for you to see and not be able to help.
An Unvaccinated Military Puts Our National Security at Risk
Max Rose
Ninety-eight percent of the U.S. military is vaccinated against Covid-19. That success is due, in large part, to a summer of 2021 decision by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that mandatory vaccination was “necessary to protect the force and defend the American people.”
That mandate is about to be lifted. While Covid vaccines have never enjoyed universal support, lately the vaccine requirement has become a political lightning rod, with congressional Republicans threatening to hold up the annual National Defense Authorization Act unless it’s rolled back.
(https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/15/opinion/covid-vaccines-military-national-security.html
blackburn should understand that troops go overseas and can be a health risk wherever they go in the world. Then there’s the cost of hospitalization and treatment. Does she consider ‘freedom’ to mean when you are dead? My young son has Covid but the vaccine prevents them from dying. What will cause marsha to wake up?
how, how can such a bill be signed?
where can we buy them…trade you !!
“Congress approves removing statue of Supreme Court chief justice who wrote Dred Scott decision
The legislation, which now heads to Biden’s desk, directs that Roger Taney’s statue be replaced by a bust of Thurgood Marshall, the court’s first Black justice.
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would remove from public display at the U.S. Capitol a statue of Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney, who wrote the 1857 Dred Scott decision, which defended slavery and denied the citizenship of Black Americans.”
Zoë Richards: (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/congress-approves-removing-statue-supreme-court-chief-justice-wrote-dr-rcna61804)
Brittney Griner Says She’s Back and Ready to Play Basketball in New Statement
The WNBA star thanked everyone who helped bring her home and said she’ll return to the court in her first statement since her release from Russian prison
JON BLISTEIN: (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/brittney-griner-first-public-statement-release-1234648746/)
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YES!
Hakeem Jeffries
Through it all our Democracy will endure.
Jan 6 Committee hearings. The Final Report
1 pm ET.
Today.
“At the end of its planned meeting on Dec. 19, the committee will not only vote to approve its final report, but also on whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department as part of its probe.” (PBS)
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