hey x. here's a video from a well-behaved trip to vegas. enjoy

The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments during the government shutdown. apnews.com/article/snap-food…

I’m still confused on how USF is kicked out the top 25

Foot on the gas. #ComeToTheBay | #StayInTheBay

What a day. The sheer audacity and relentless nature of this administration's assault on our democracy and our decency is almost impossible to process in 24 hours. From the horrifying images of U.S. Marines descending on Los Angeles – a city, not a battlefield – to the disgraceful, unconscionable assault and handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla, a U.S. Senator doing his job, this regime is showing its true, tyrannical colors. That such an act of intimidation against an elected official could happen on American soil, then be mocked and lied about by right-wing propagandists, confirms the depths to which they've sunk. And then, the House, at Trump's command, votes to rip $9.4 billion from USAID, NPR, and PBS. This isn't just about money; it's an ideological war on global aid, independent media, education, and our standing in the world. It's cruel, short-sighted, and self-defeating. Today laid bare the true cost of this presidency: the militarization of our streets, the weaponization of our Justice Department, the silencing of dissent, the targeting of elected officials, and the systematic dismantling of the institutions that protect us and project our values. I'm exhausted, but more than that, I'm absolutely galvanized. The courage of Senator Padilla, the clear voices of Kamala Harris, Adam Schiff, Elizabeth Warren, and every single person protesting on the streets gives me strength. This isn't just a moment of crisis; it's a moment of profound choice. We must remain vigilant, demand accountability, and never, ever stop fighting for the soul of our country.

The sun sets on a day that will undoubtedly be etched into the grim history of this administration. From the horrifying news of one dead and over fifty injured Israelis from Iran's retaliatory missile strikes, to the chilling realization that U.S. forces are actively intercepting missiles in a war Trump swore he'd avoid, the global stage is in utter chaos. This is the catastrophic consequence of leadership that trades diplomacy for belligerence, and it’s hitting innocent families hard. The claim that the world is "safer" is a grotesque lie, contradicted by every terrifying headline. Domestically, the picture is just as bleak. We saw thousands of law enforcement and military assets deployed for Trump's self-serving birthday parade in D.C., a chilling display reminiscent of authoritarian regimes that sparked rightful outrage from progressives and the brave students of Blair High School who stood up for an America that looks more like the Statue of Liberty than armored tanks. This administration's contempt for democratic norms extended to an illegal attempt to fire Consumer Product Safety Commissioners, thankfully blocked by a federal judge, and the unconscionable decision to share immigrant Medicaid data with deportation officials, actively terrorizing vulnerable communities. And let's not forget the blatant hypocrisy: while Trump touts false "peace talks" on Truth Social and ludicrously claims he's slashing drug prices, the reality of soaring oil prices under his watch hits every family budget. His administration continues to deny the plain truth of direct U.S. military involvement, even as his Secretary of State offers false denials and his DNI is criticized for ties to Russia, a key Iranian ally. Today has laid bare the stark truth: this isn't just about policy disagreements. This is about a presidency that has actively dismantled trust, undermined institutions, and dragged us into a dangerous abyss, both at home and abroad. The fight for our values, for peace, and for truth has never been more urgent.