Former First Lady Michelle Obama To Launch Podcast Inspired By Memoir ‘The Light We Carry’
‘Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast’ is slated to debut on March 7.
“Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s New York Times best-selling book The Light We Carry has sparked empowering dialogue about the power of perseverance in the midst of uncertainty. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Chicago native is bringing those crucial conversations to audio through the creation of a new podcast.”
(newsone.com)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Petras
Trans friend reminding me how lovely a woman can be if one receives early hormone blockers = without male body features. Early treatment prevents suicide and death.
“Data indicate that 82% of transgender individuals have considered killing themselves and 40% have attempted suicide, with suicidality highest among transgender youth.” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32345113/)
Live Updates: Earthquake’s Toll Rises Past 3,800 in Turkey and Syria
A magnitude 7.8 quake that struck in the early morning was followed hours later by a powerful aftershock. Rescuers are digging through thousands of flattened buildings in near-freezing temperatures.
(https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/02/05/world/turkey-earthquake)
Hi! Same here. It’s an app. I kept getting prompted to switch to it when I came to WordPress to read TOD posts.
Looks exactly the same exact everything that appeared in blue on the old WordPress app is green. Oh well. 😏
Another plus that there’s a SOTU address tomorrow night is that the goofy news channels CNN and MSNBC (who can’t say anything nice about anybody, it seems) continue to show tiny excerpts from the SOTU remarks of other presidents …
Congratulations @Beyonce for making history. Thank you for blessing us all with the music we live our lives to—the songs that keep us singing and dancing and talking. You deserve all this and more! 💕👑 https://t.co/ZdQotKIpwB
College Board SVP: AP African American studies course offers digital library with Coates, Crenshaw
“Last month the governor of Florida outlawed an Advanced Placement course on African American history claiming among other things that it, “significantly lacks educational value.” Weeks after the uproar from DeSantis and his allies, the College Board rolled out a new framework for the course that appeared to address many of those criticisms. The College Board issued a statement refuting that any changes were made as a result of any politicians’ remarks and were in fact decided upon last year. Steve Bumbaugh, College Board senior vice president, joins Joy Reid to explain the position of the College Board.”
The College Board Strips Down Its A.P. Curriculum for African American Studies
The official course looks different from a previous draft: No more critical race theory, and the study of contemporary topics — like Black Lives Matter — is optional.
“Twenty-eight years ago, Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term “intersectionality” in a paper as a way to help explain the oppression of African-American women. Crenshaw’s then somewhat academic term is now at the forefront of national conversations about racial justice, identity politics, and policing—and over the years has helped shape legal discussions.”
(https://www.law.columbia.edu/news/archive/kimberle-crenshaw-intersectionality-more-two-decades-later)
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Kathleen Belew, author of “Bring the War Home,” talks with Rachel Maddow about why neo-Nazi groups in the U.S. believe they can trigger a race war by attacking infrastructure like electricity substations.
"This was a case that cried out for federal investigation." -Mark Pomerantz talks with Rachel Maddow about the apparent lack of any indication that federal prosecutors are investigating Donald Trump's finances. pic.twitter.com/lE9vLT46KH
Former NYDA prosecutor Mark Pomerantz talks with Rachel Maddow about his team’s consideration of an “enterprise corruption” charge against Donald Trump but determined such a comprehensive effort to be beyond the scope of the resources of the New York District Attorney’s office. (video on maddowblog)
More than 200,000 Black Americans fought to save the Union & end the evil institution of slavery during the Civil War. I’m proud to reintroduce legislation that would award these heroes the Congressional Gold Medal. https://t.co/GTqjHQMqds
The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic legislative achievement that lowers costs for families, combats the climate crisis, reduces the deficit, and finally makes the largest corporations pay their fair share. For the first time, Medicare is able to negotiate the price of certain high-cost drugs, a month’s supply of insulin for seniors is capped at $35, Medicare beneficiaries pay $0 out of pocket for recommended adult vaccines, and seniors’ out of pocket expenses at the pharmacy will be capped at $2,000 a year. And thanks to the President’s actions, including a historic release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, gas prices are down more than $1.60 from their summer 2022 peak.
This year for #BlackHistoryMonth, #AbbottElementary is highlighting Black educators who have made many changes in our lives. Take time today to reflect on and thank those who have made a difference in you. Thank you, Ms. Abbott. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fu1BHC3PjY
President Biden will speak directly to the American people tonight about how we can work together to build an economy that works for everyone, boost our competitiveness in the world, keep the American people safe, and unite the country.
“The first lady's 26 guests represent key administration priorities and accomplishments like infrastructure, mental health, climate and health care.” https://t.co/ZfIjxC3tTr
President Biden will speak directly to the American people tonight about how we can work together to build an economy that works for everyone, boost our competitiveness in the world, keep the American people safe, and unite the country.
“George Santos — if that is his name — will be at the State of the Union. His presence alone disgraces the Congress. The tolerance of his criminality, fraudulence and psychotic lying by the Republican Congress is evidence of decay that beggars description.”https://t.co/zGjHQZVwY0
Awarded more than $1 billion to initiate cleanup and clear the backlog of 49 previously unfunded Superfund sites, over $250 million to clean up hundreds of contaminated brownfield sites and $725 million for abandoned mine lands
"Finish the job" has a historical lineage including Churchill's famous radio address of this week 1941: "We shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials…will wear us down. Give us the tools, and we will finish the job."
Democrats sent billions in aid to fortify the border last Congress, but most in the GOP voted no. They don’t want immigration solutions; they want immigration problems to use as a partisan weapon. pic.twitter.com/ruMaLLM1Ya
Black caucus sees State of the Union as an important chance to push for police reform
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are calling on President Biden to use the power of the bully pulpit to push for police reform in the wake of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a Black 29-year-old father, at the hands of Memphis police.
“It may have been Tyre Nichols yesterday, but it could be any one of us today and tomorrow,” CBC Chairman Steven Horsford, D-Nev., said during a Tuesday morning press conference ahead of the State of the Union.
It’s about police conduct…and the way we address it is through the George Floyd Policing Act”.
“Can’t always change hearts, but we can change laws.”
“Our President leans in…I’m going to ask him to take that compassion and lean in on this George Floyd Policing Bill.”
(Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Joy Reid)
George Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd on Congress members wearing AR15 pins:
“To me it is barbaric..no compassion no empathy. Please pass the George Floyd Policing Act.”
“If it felt uncomfortable to watch on TV as a bunch of Members of Congress act like blind drunk hecklers at a basement comedy show, it felt 10x creepier in the chamber.
What a disgrace. What a terrible example for our kids.”
.@WHCOS Ron Klain: "People have been underestimating Biden and his team for a long time. And if you look at the results we've produced these first two years, I have a lot of confidence in the team's ability, with the President, to continue to make progress the next two years." pic.twitter.com/ywk1ZTJase
Why Republican heckling of Biden’s State of the Union mattered
What mattered more than Republicans heckling the State of the Union address? The fact that President Joe Biden and his team didn’t seem to mind.
imho, after being blown to the 4 winds under disgraced trump, feels so good to be under the auspices of brilliant, experienced, honest and caring President Joe Biden. Wow what a night, SOTU. Congrats to our President, WH, and all staffs!
Following the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police last, there has been a renewed push from Democrats to resume stalled police reform efforts such as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and her guest for the State of the Union address, Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, join Joy Reid.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Former First Lady Michelle Obama To Launch Podcast Inspired By Memoir ‘The Light We Carry’
‘Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast’ is slated to debut on March 7.
“Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s New York Times best-selling book The Light We Carry has sparked empowering dialogue about the power of perseverance in the midst of uncertainty. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Chicago native is bringing those crucial conversations to audio through the creation of a new podcast.”
(newsone.com)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Petras
Trans friend reminding me how lovely a woman can be if one receives early hormone blockers = without male body features. Early treatment prevents suicide and death.
“Data indicate that 82% of transgender individuals have considered killing themselves and 40% have attempted suicide, with suicidality highest among transgender youth.” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32345113/)
FACT SHEET: The Biden Economic Plan Is Working
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/06/fact-sheet-the-biden-economic-plan-is-working/
Live Updates: Earthquake’s Toll Rises Past 3,800 in Turkey and Syria
A magnitude 7.8 quake that struck in the early morning was followed hours later by a powerful aftershock. Rescuers are digging through thousands of flattened buildings in near-freezing temperatures.
(https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/02/05/world/turkey-earthquake)
Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/02/readout-of-white-house-meeting-with-black-women-leaders-on-reproductive-health-and-womens-rights/)
Observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE
(https://www.state.gov/observance-of-the-international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-2/)
Ronald Klain to Lawrence O’Donnell: “2022 the year we just finished, is the first year this century where no American died in combat in Afghanistan.”
Hi There! I just to the JetPack WordPress reader on my phone. Anyone else using it? I don’t see much difference.
Not familiar with it. Is it an app? Or, a network ‘thing’? Showing my ignorance here. LOL
Hi! Same here. It’s an app. I kept getting prompted to switch to it when I came to WordPress to read TOD posts.
Looks exactly the same exact everything that appeared in blue on the old WordPress app is green. Oh well. 😏
I love that Obama Foundation focuses on ways to help. 💙
Another plus that there’s a SOTU address tomorrow night is that the goofy news channels CNN and MSNBC (who can’t say anything nice about anybody, it seems) continue to show tiny excerpts from the SOTU remarks of other presidents …
… like Barack Obama! Loving that!
College Board SVP: AP African American studies course offers digital library with Coates, Crenshaw
“Last month the governor of Florida outlawed an Advanced Placement course on African American history claiming among other things that it, “significantly lacks educational value.” Weeks after the uproar from DeSantis and his allies, the College Board rolled out a new framework for the course that appeared to address many of those criticisms. The College Board issued a statement refuting that any changes were made as a result of any politicians’ remarks and were in fact decided upon last year. Steve Bumbaugh, College Board senior vice president, joins Joy Reid to explain the position of the College Board.”
(https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/ap-african-american-studies-course-offers-digital-library-with-coates-crenshaw-college-board-svp-says-162763845694)
(https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/us/college-board-advanced-placement-african-american-studies.html)
The College Board Strips Down Its A.P. Curriculum for African American Studies
The official course looks different from a previous draft: No more critical race theory, and the study of contemporary topics — like Black Lives Matter — is optional.
Kimberlé Crenshaw, Intersectionality.
“Twenty-eight years ago, Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term “intersectionality” in a paper as a way to help explain the oppression of African-American women. Crenshaw’s then somewhat academic term is now at the forefront of national conversations about racial justice, identity politics, and policing—and over the years has helped shape legal discussions.”
(https://www.law.columbia.edu/news/archive/kimberle-crenshaw-intersectionality-more-two-decades-later)
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My friend, a Floridian, on DeSantis and CRT:
“What happens when you put gun-toting bible thumpers in charge.”
mushroom tree, Japan
People are afraid’: Antisemitic fliers found in Atlanta suburbs
(https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/02/05/antisemitism-flyers-atlanta-jewish-hate/)
—Incidents of anti-semitism on rise. Doubled in GA and nationwide over the last few years.
Neo-Nazis intent on race war target U.S. infrastructure
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpu2AcZDBNc)
Kathleen Belew, author of “Bring the War Home,” talks with Rachel Maddow about why neo-Nazi groups in the U.S. believe they can trigger a race war by attacking infrastructure like electricity substations.
Neo-Nazi leader among 2 arrested in plot to attack Baltimore’s power grid, feds say
The suspects, Brandon Russell and Sarah Clendaniel, took steps to shoot multiple electrical substations in the Baltimore area to “completely destroy this whole city,” prosecutors said.
(https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fbi-arrests-2-suspects-accused-planning-attack-baltimore-power-grid-rcna69324)
Chinese balloons flew over US three times during Trump administration: officials
Stephen Neukam: (https://thehill.com/policy/defense/3844511-chinese-balloons-flew-over-us-three-times-during-trump-administration-officials/)
FACT SHEET: Update on the U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/06/fact-sheet-update-on-the-u-s-strategy-for-addressing-the-root-causes-of-migration-in-central-america-2/)
Rachel Maddow’s Interview With Mark Pomerantz Is Trump’s New Nightmare
Mark Pomerantz gave details to Rachel Maddow about the size and scope of Trump’s crimes that is a nightmare for the former president.
(https://www.politicususa.com/2023/02/06/rachel-maddow-mark-pomerantz.html)
Former NYDA prosecutor Mark Pomerantz talks with Rachel Maddow about his team’s consideration of an “enterprise corruption” charge against Donald Trump but determined such a comprehensive effort to be beyond the scope of the resources of the New York District Attorney’s office. (video on maddowblog)
Guantanamo’s prison population continues to slowly shrink
(https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/guantanamos-prison-population-continues-slowly-shrink-rcna69503)
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–remembering when the Obama Admin did every possible thing to reduce the number of prisoners…and today under Pres. Joe Biden there are 34.
Long over due!
THE RECORD
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/therecord/
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:
Lowering Costs of Families’ Everyday Expenses
More People Are Working Than At Any Point in American History
Making More in America
Rescued the Economy and Changed the Course of the Pandemic
Rebuilding our Infrastructure
Historic Expansion of Benefits and Services for Toxic Exposed Veterans
The First Meaningful Gun Violence Reduction Legislation in 30 Years
Protected Marriage for LGBTQI+ and Interracial Couples
Historic Confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Federal Judges of Diverse Backgrounds
Rallied the World to Support Ukraine in Response to Putin’s Aggression
Strengthened Alliances and Partnerships to Deliver for the American People
Successful Counterterrorism Missions Against the Leaders of Al Qaeda and ISIS
Executive Orders Protecting Reproductive Rights
Historic Student Debt Relief for Middle- and Working-Class Families
Ending our Failed Approach to Marijuana
Advancing Equity and Racial Justice, Including Historic Criminal Justice Reform
Delivering on the Most Aggressive Climate and Environmental Justice Agenda in American History
More People with Health Insurance Than Ever Before
The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic legislative achievement that lowers costs for families, combats the climate crisis, reduces the deficit, and finally makes the largest corporations pay their fair share. For the first time, Medicare is able to negotiate the price of certain high-cost drugs, a month’s supply of insulin for seniors is capped at $35, Medicare beneficiaries pay $0 out of pocket for recommended adult vaccines, and seniors’ out of pocket expenses at the pharmacy will be capped at $2,000 a year. And thanks to the President’s actions, including a historic release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, gas prices are down more than $1.60 from their summer 2022 peak.
from: (https://www.whitehouse.gov/therecord/)
Love for the teachers! ❤️👏🏾
Hey Dudette!! ******
Hiya brp! 🤗
State of the Union tonight at 9pm
Okay, don’t freak out from the headline. It’s a meteorite.
The White House Announces Guest List for the First Lady’s Box for the 2023 State of the Union Address
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/07/the-white-house-announces-guest-list-for-the-first-ladys-box-for-the-2023-state-of-the-union-address/)
I would like to see it.
Readout of Principals Committee Meeting on National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/06/readout-of-principals-committee-meeting-on-national-strategy-to-counter-antisemitism/)
Well, duh!
The White House
Under the previous Administration, 170,000 manufacturing jobs were lost.
Under President Biden, 800,000 manufacturing jobs have been created.
That is the fastest growth in 40 years.
Awarded more than $1 billion to initiate cleanup and clear the backlog of 49 previously unfunded Superfund sites, over $250 million to clean up hundreds of contaminated brownfield sites and $725 million for abandoned mine lands
( (https://www.whitehouse.gov/therecord/)
Rejoined the Paris Agreement on day one to reassert the United States global leadership to combat the climate crisis
Jumpstarted the American offshore wind industry and convened the nation’s first federal-state offshore wind partnership
Set new policies to reduce super pollutants like HFCs and methane to protect communities and reduce emissions fueling climate change
Lowered the deficit with the single largest annual reduction in American history
Secured commitments from 20 leading internet providers to increase speeds and cut prices
Signed legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act
(wh.gov)
NASA-nerd stuff 🤓
Advanced cutting-edge research on cancer and other diseases through the ARPA-H initiative
Signed legislation to put more cops on the beat and invest in community policing
Signed the Electoral Count Act, which takes long overdue steps to protect the integrity of our elections
Lowered the cost of hearing aids by making them available over the counter
Created more manufacturing jobs in 2022 than in any single year in nearly 30 years
Signed an Executive Order to encourage competition across industries
(wh.gov)
Excerpts from President Biden’s State of the Union Address as Prepared for Delivery
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/02/07/excerpts-from-president-bidens-state-of-the-union-address-as-prepared-for-delivery-2/)
—Tune in at 9 ET for SOTU !!
FACT SHEET: The Biden Economic Plan Is Working
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/06/fact-sheet-the-biden-economic-plan-is-working/)
Congrats and pls spell it out for us tonight President Biden !!
Black caucus sees State of the Union as an important chance to push for police reform
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are calling on President Biden to use the power of the bully pulpit to push for police reform in the wake of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a Black 29-year-old father, at the hands of Memphis police.
“It may have been Tyre Nichols yesterday, but it could be any one of us today and tomorrow,” CBC Chairman Steven Horsford, D-Nev., said during a Tuesday morning press conference ahead of the State of the Union.
Barbara Sprunt: “(https://www.npr.org/2023/02/07/1155111018/state-of-the-union-biden-police-reform-black-caucus-congress)
It’s about police conduct…and the way we address it is through the George Floyd Policing Act”.
“Can’t always change hearts, but we can change laws.”
“Our President leans in…I’m going to ask him to take that compassion and lean in on this George Floyd Policing Bill.”
(Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Joy Reid)
George Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd on Congress members wearing AR15 pins:
“To me it is barbaric..no compassion no empathy. Please pass the George Floyd Policing Act.”
Q: who is bringing the family of gun victims to SOTU tonight?
Q: what do they think of the **!!** AR15 pins?
Remarks of President Joe Biden – State of the Union Address as Prepared for Delivery
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/02/07/remarks-of-president-joe-biden-state-of-the-union-address-as-prepared-for-delivery/)
Chris Murphy
I loved the President’s speech, especially the first half where he was talking directly to the middle of the country.
An agenda to rebuild healthy cities and towns, healthy families, and healthy industry speaks to all Americans, regardless of party or geography.
“Sarah Huckabee Sanders is describing America as a blood soaked, dystopian hellscape.
When did Republicans become so pessimistic about America? I like President Biden’s can-do optimism better.”
“If it felt uncomfortable to watch on TV as a bunch of Members of Congress act like blind drunk hecklers at a basement comedy show, it felt 10x creepier in the chamber.
What a disgrace. What a terrible example for our kids.”
Ron Klain: “The sky’s the limit”.
—Last interview…love you Mr. Klain !!!
Why Republican heckling of Biden’s State of the Union mattered
What mattered more than Republicans heckling the State of the Union address? The fact that President Joe Biden and his team didn’t seem to mind.
Steve Benen: (https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/republican-heckling-bidens-state-union-mattered-rcna69664)
imho, after being blown to the 4 winds under disgraced trump, feels so good to be under the auspices of brilliant, experienced, honest and caring President Joe Biden. Wow what a night, SOTU. Congrats to our President, WH, and all staffs!
Philonese Floyd, Congresswoman Jackson Lee
George Floyd’s brother: I want to hear the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act will be passed
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mECN_8LkI-A)
Following the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police last, there has been a renewed push from Democrats to resume stalled police reform efforts such as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and her guest for the State of the Union address, Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, join Joy Reid.
Pass The Floyd Justice in Policing Act for heaven’s sake.
Don’t need second sight to know we must ban assault weapons asap.
New post.