BREAKING: While JD Vance is booed off stage at the Firefighter Union conference, here’s Tim Walz receiving a huge applause from the very same Union. Retweet so all Americans see the difference between the Trump-Vance ticket and the Harris-Walz ticket.

We're running this on television and promoting it digitally. But what's most persuasive is hearing from friends. So please, if you know persuadable former Trump voters--send this to them. And please send it to others who can forward it to former Trump voters they know. Thanks.

"In a second term, Trump has made it plain that there will be no grownups in the room. Political extremists like Bannon, Miller, and Gen. Michael Flynn, and assiduous sycophants like Kash Patel and Ric Grenell will be running the show." thebulwark.com/p/mcmaster-wor…

As a former teacher, nothing beats that first day of school feeling. It’s all about hope and possibility. Wishing all students and teachers a great school year!

Here's my latest for Just Security: a review of Renée DiResta's excellent new book, Invisible Rulers.

🚨 BREAKING: Military Officer Jimmy McCain, son of late Senator John McCain, has endorsed Kamala Harris for President. RETWEET if you stand with McCain against Donald Trump!

BREAKING: Mike Pence has just announced that he cannot in good conscience vote for Donald Trump. Retweet to make sure every American sees this clip.

We adopted a bonded pair: sibling chihuahua mutts Toby and Zoe. THE BEST DOGS EVER. Take home shelter dogs. You'll be glad you did.

It is a failure of duty not to close a deal and close it now. jstreet.org/seal-the-deal-…

QUIZ: If someone’s X feed has a Fox News piece feat. false election-fraud claims by Trump, is the source of influence the social media platform, Fox News, or Trump himself? Answer: ALL OF THE ABOVE. (from Paul M. Barrett review of Renee Diresta book.) justsecurity.org/99180/book-rev…

Russian interference is once again a serious threat in 2024. As Paul M. Barrett says in NYT, we need to mind the 1st Amendment, but NOT “throw up our hands…in the face of Putin’s clever operatives.” nytimes.com/2024/09/04/us/…

Sweet and spicy, just like my little honey, Julie Cohen. Hats off to the love and magnificent talent of Kyra and Kevin -- wowza!

Right on. The ‘sanewashing’ of Donald Trump:

A new report by Paul M. Barrett shows how social media amplifies political intimidation & violence. We review 400+ studies and offer recommendations for industry & government to reduce harm. Thanks to Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation & Clifford Ross for the support. bhr.stern.nyu.edu/publication/ho…

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Donald Trump completely fails to understand the question he’s asked and rambles on incoherently. It’s clear Donald Trump has lost his mental capacity. Retweet to make sure all Americans see this and know Trump is senile.

The MAGA Republican tent: no room for Mitt Romney and Liz Cheney; ample space for Russian agents and Holocaust deniers.

Yet another reason to vote for Harris/Walz: They're the pro-shelter dog ticket. (Seriously, what better measure of character is there than concern for animal welfare?)

Rick Stengel Richard Stengel breaks down the basic binary of this election. And he's correct: It's just not that complicated. In fact, it's easy as pie.

Angels among us, showing us how to be better humans.