Our statement on the passing of Senator John McCain:

Senator John McCain was an American patriot and hero whose sacrifices for his country, and lifetime of public service, were an inspiration to millions. Canadians join Americans tonight in celebrating his life and mourning his passing.

.John McCain lived a life of service to his country, from his heroism in the Navy to 35 years in Congress. He was a tough politician, a trusted colleague, and there will simply never be another like him. My thoughts and prayers are with Cindy and his entire family.

In our quest for happiness and the avoidance of suffering, we are all fundamentally the same, and therefore equal. Despite all the characteristics that differentiate us - race, language, religion, gender, wealth and many others - we are all equal in terms of our basic humanity.

Protect yourself and your community from coronavirus with common sense precautions: wash your hands, stay home when sick and listen to the CDC and local health authorities. Save the masks for health care workers. Let’s stay calm, listen to the experts, and follow the science.

Never forget:

This is so crazy it’s morning now in New Zealand and they’re marching for #BlackLivesMatter

I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action. medium.com/@BarackObama/h…

Hay q sobrevivir a diciembre....

Saludos desde Heredia, Costa Rica. #eaglesabroad2013

Having the best time rehearsing with the Mobile Symphony orchestra! Officially in the Christmas spirit!!! 🎄🎅😍 instagram.com/p/h6nneLCZ0a/

Usually <3 shopping at Winn-Dixie but geez Gulfport, get your act together. #quality-check #sadproduce #expired

Best birthday present ever! Imogen Heap streaming live on my bday! #happybirthdaytome

I released #SpeakForYourself exactly a decade ago. I may indulge in a listen tomorrow to reminisce. That version of me feels a world away

.Stephen King On a sliding scale of Annie Wilkes to Cujo, what level of delusion do you reckon we're at today?

We should be grateful to the people who wish to serve, not turn our backs on them. Banning transgender people is hurtful, baseless and wrong

#TransRightsAreHumanRights

Every minute we allow this to persist through tacit encouragement or inaction is a disgrace, & corrosive to our values.

Now is the time for leaders to be strong in their words & deliberate in their actions.

We will not step backward. If this is not who we are as Americans, let's prove it.