#MoreJusticesMoreJustice Speak up & hang on

There was a time when we held them close & weren't so cruel, low, n'mean. And we did good unto the least of those or was it all some kind of dream? -Josh Ritter

[#MoreJusticesMoreJustice Speak up & hang on @elebenty]

There was a time when we held them close and weren't so cruel low and mean. And we did good unto the least of those, or was it all some kind of dream?https://t.co/p3qitJjfY0

[Jackie Speier @RepSpeier]

The 1st sounds we heard before we could see the children held at Ursula were haunting cries of babies & toddlers. I spoke to a dad of a sick 6-month-old girl. She was flushed, listless, her little fists clung tightly to his shirt. Flu, meningitis, typhus, lice & more. #Border

[Jecepticon @Jekkah]

ICYMI we finally have some sanity running against @HeatherScottID

[A_Research_Guru @A_Research_Guru]

@NotYourAvgIdaho He’s done nothing for Idaho. He spends his time bashing on the people there instead of working with them.

[Jeff Baker @thejeffbaker]

@NotYourAvgIdaho Or even a list of any legislation he or the current Republican Party has introduced to solve any problem.

[Rep. Justin Jones @brotherjones_]

Today I was at a migrant camp in Reynosa, Mexico bearing witness to the crisis of humanity occurring at our border.

There is no invasion. There are just people who have risked everything seeking a better life and a broken system failing too many.

Asylum seekers deserve better.

[American Veteran @amvetsupport]

I make zero apologies for saying this I have always despised trump but listening to that idiot make fun of Joe stuttering makes me hate him. We have a special needs grandson and if anyone did that to him they would be picking up their teeth. What a punk

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

If you MAGAts care about children so much, where was your outrage when that 10-year-old girl in Ohio was raped and forced to carry her rapist's child?

What about the 13-year-old girl forced to give birth to her rapist's child?

They were raped by American men. Does that make it LESS offensive?

How about when little kids are denied school lunch because Republicans are cruel and greedy?

How about states that legalized kids 14 years old working in bars and factories, and working late shifts on school nights?

I'm just trying to figure out your stupid fucking hypocritical rules when it comes to things that make you all outraged.

[✨ Harmony ✨ @lufferdinks]

Really tempted to make my own little series where I read and talk about books that have been banned in Idaho. Everything from adult fiction, YA, middle grade all the way down to picture books - nothing is off limits.

It's a half baked thought rn but it'd be a fun project!

[43rd State Blues @43SBdotcom]

One of the challenges of living in #Idaho is that when you move your clocks forward an hour, you're still at least 20 years behind most of the country...
#idpol #idleg

[Kimberley Johnson @AuthorKimberley]

And she would force a rape survivor, even if it's a child, to have her rapist's baby.

@SenKatieBritt is a disgusting liar who weaponizes religion to manipulate for her own benefit.

[Don Winslow @donwinslow]

Dear @KatieBrittforAL

What kind of a twisted broken malfunctioning robot goes on national television and lies about the circumstances of a woman's sexual assault?

What the F is the matter with you?

How do you look yourself in the mirror?

It's. Just. DISGUSTING.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

This is who we need leading the country for the next four years. Congrats to @POTUS on a powerful State of the Union address last night.

[#MoreJusticesMoreJustice Speak up & hang on @elebenty]

Monica's grandparents were Joe Biden's safe harbor when Neilia and Naomi died. If it wasn't for them, he'd have likely left the Senate that initial year. He was only 30.

[Monica C. Church @churchforidaho]

My commitment to the Great State of Idaho runs deep, and I’ve always sought to honor the legacy of my grandparents, their abiding love of our state, and their commitment to Democratic values.

I’m so excited for what the future holds!

[Monica C. Church @churchforidaho]

My commitment to the Great State of Idaho runs deep, and I’ve always sought to honor the legacy of my grandparents, their abiding love of our state, and their commitment to Democratic values.

I’m so excited for what the future holds!

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.

As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.

I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:

1. Enough with Both-sides-ism

When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew.

2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking

Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection.

If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong.

3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions

Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election.

Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts.

Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it.

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For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.

[Lauren Necochea @NecocheaforID]

Needle exchange programs prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C and reduce the number of babies born with these diseases. Nearly every House Republican just voted to eliminate these programs that save lives and dollars. I hope the Senate is wiser and more caring. #idleg #idpol

[Your Brand New Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat @KevinSWilson2]

@Sisyphus43 Receipts.

https://t.co/tHzek7nAac

[megan bumgardner @MeganBumgardner]

@Sisyphus43 And Hart does not live in Kellogg, as he claims. His “house” has been under construction and unoccupied for going on 5.5 years. His mailing address is a Kellogg PO Box.