After adding new data, our estimate of turnout for the No Kings Day protests yesterday has risen to 5.5 million, with an upper bound of 8.7, making it the largest single-day political protest in U.S. history (excluding first Earth Day). Here's protests in Trump's 2nd vs 1st term
Just saw this happen. Very scary. The vehicle that hit the pedestrians wasn't at fault. It was hit by a Ryder truck at high speed and forced into a large group on the sidewalk.
Dr. Daskalakis is a role model for proud gay professionals across the country. These attacks remind us why: Being out in America is an act of bravery. Does my senator @SenSchumer the courage to stand up for the gay professionals that get attacked like @dr_demetre?
As a proud gay man, I find bullying by a member of the @USCongress_ something that the community should be alert to. @HRC@glaad. I am glad that my instagram is so exciting that it has been shared on such a platform. Come for me but don’t attack the science that keeps America safe. #IDontCare @ossoff , @ReverendWarnock@andreforatlanta will please take note… I am a proud citizen of Atlanta and Georgia. Is this right?
The United States should not wage war against Iran.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
No one is above the law, and if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will face consequences.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer.
@NateSilver538 I'm not packing my bags, but I am aware that major turning points in history are hard to predict and more common than the average person wants to believe. (Think Financial Crisis, COVID-19, mpox).
May we all never have to be grateful that these profs prepared for the worst.
@NateSilver538 He posted this essay prior to last November's election. https://t.co/taWuufWMCw
I think it's worth a read. It echoes my own thoughts and many of the comments made by the authors of the NYT video you linked to.