Leslie Goodbar

Political writer, progressive, and armchair activist.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

For four years, our values and our democracy were under attack.

With difficulty, we withstood the assault.

But for the first time in a long time I’m breathing a sigh of relief.

Today marks the beginning of a national renewal.

The hopes of a nation are with you, Mr. President.

[Leslie Goodbar @1000ptsoflight]

Restoring dignity and composure to the office. #youthlaureate #BidenHarrisinauguration #womenleadership #poetry #AmandaGorman

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

On a day for the history books, @TheAmandaGorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that "there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it."

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

On a day for the history books, @TheAmandaGorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that "there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it."

[NPR Politics @nprpolitics]

JUST IN: President Biden has signed the first three of 17 planned executive actions on his first day in office: a mandate for mask wearing on federal property, a second action about underserved communities and a third to rejoin the Paris climate agreement.

[Leslie Goodbar @1000ptsoflight]

Well, we have a President again.

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

With her strong and poignant words, @TheAmandaGorman reminds us of the power we each hold in upholding our democracy. Keep shining, Amanda! I can't wait to see what you do next. 💕 #BlackGirlMagic

Photo credit: Rob Carr

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Congratulations to my friend, President @JoeBiden! This is your time.

[NPR Politics @nprpolitics]

JUST IN: President Trump has left the White House for the final time as the 45th president of the United States.

[Leslie Goodbar @1000ptsoflight]

We are a nation of entitlement, based on white privilege. #insurrection #violence #extremeright #hategroups #Nazism #racism #fascism #civilwar #boogaloo #QAnon #conspiracytheories #distortionoffacts #right #GOP #terrorism #mob #nopoliceenforcement

[HuffPost Politics @HuffPostPol]

He has refused to eat nonorganic food, claiming he requires a shamanic diet. https://t.co/iE14GnxM3x

[Leslie Goodbar @1000ptsoflight]

The full resolution of impeachment: https://t.co/bFrOlF75az

#TrumpImpeachment #Trump #insurrection #Fascism #Violence #Democracy #Contempt #incitement #NancyPelosi #Debateonimpeachment #numbertwo #ElectoralCollege #DonaldJTrump

[Leslie Goodbar @1000ptsoflight]

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9 of the people of the United States."

Context matters, and our first amendment rights are allowed by constitutional law except where it incites violence. The President must be held accountable. #Trump

[Leslie Goodbar @1000ptsoflight]

I'll also add to this, @akjakalope, that Trump has now made Twitter Great Again, now that there are so many entertaining tweets following the Capitol Storm, and Trump is no longer tweeting. #Trump #TrumpInsurrection #Twitter #closedforbusiness #socialmedia #MAGA #Campaignslogan

[NPR Politics @nprpolitics]

House Democrats have drafted an article of impeachment against President Trump, and a vote could take place next week. https://t.co/NGUgEfGfn9

[Leslie Goodbar @1000ptsoflight]

@KyraOser The "New Year" doesn't happen for me until President-elect Biden takes office!

[Jessica Adams @jessicacadams]

April 3rd 2017 date-stamped #psychic prediction from my amazing colleague and friend @KyraOser and the #TrumpTwitterBan is just the start. This is nearly four years ago! https://t.co/AZWOcCj5Ft

[Leslie Goodbar @1000ptsoflight]

If looks could kill. #Retribution is a bitch.

[NPR Politics @nprpolitics]

GOP Leaders Condemn Sen. Josh Hawley After Pro-Trump Riot At U.S. Capitol https://t.co/T14PsovOOH

[NPR Politics @nprpolitics]

Trump's Twitter account, which had more than 88 million followers, was removed following the company's warning the president it would happen if he did not stop abusing the platform. https://t.co/rtErV54GHx

[NPR Politics @nprpolitics]

The woman who was killed by U.S. Capitol Police during Wednesday's insurrection was an Air Force veteran from the San Diego area who supported President Trump and the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory. https://t.co/5ek070Axof

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

Like all of you, I’ve been feeling so many emotions since yesterday. I tried to put my thoughts down here:

[Davontae Harris @wichkid]

We’re not asking you to shoot them like you shoot us, we’re asking you to NOT shoot us like you don’t shoot them...