From JFK’s last, undelivered speech, scheduled for Austin, Texas, on evening of November 22, 1963: “Our duty is not merely the preservation of political power but the preservation of peace and freedom. So let us not be petty when our cause is so great."

The top 20% of households reaped 65% of benefit from Trump’s tax cuts. The bottom 20% got 1%. The American Rescue Plan gives aid to those who actually need it. My Morning Joe chart:

Once you’re afraid of the consequences of telling the truth, you’re done.” ~Dr Fauci #morningjoe

We're the wealthiest nation in the world. No one should be going hungry. Meanwhile, every Republican in the House and Senate voted against food assistance included in the #AmericanRescuePlan.

This is why I love my Country!

When we say #ForThePeople, Democrats mean all people: -90% of Americans support universal background checks -74% of Americans support a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers -69% of Americans support the #AmericanRescuePlan -Majority support the #GeorgeFloydJusticeinPolicingAct

Reproductive rights are human rights. Retweet if you stand with people at home and around the globe.

I think all teachers deserve a round of applause this year. ❤️

You can’t outlaw giving water to voters, refuse to investigate an insurrection and then claim you’re defending democracy.

YES, Paxton! 👊🎓

"Literature is the safe & traditional vehicle through which we learn about the world & pass on values from one generation to the next. Books save lives." Laurie Anderson #Books #TuesdayThoughts

The only countries in the world with no paid maternity leave: Marshall Islands Micronesia Nauru Palau Papua New Guinea Suriname Tonga United States -via NYTimes

Nothing says a rigged economy like U.S. billionaire wealth surging by $2,100,000,000 during a deadly pandemic.

Joe Manchin owns coal stock. Why is he allowed to be the Chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee?

The effective federal corporate income tax rate: 1950: 50% 1960: 37% 1970: 32% 1980: 20% 1990: 25% 2000: 20% 2010: 15% 2020: 13% Is this what they mean by trickle-down economics?

We're teaching children that shooting people is okay, but books are the problem.

Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic are the latest top athletes to voice concerns about the safety of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from in days after accusing China's former vice premier of sexual assault. trib.al/5TGfj98

Welcome to America, where you face greater consequences for giving a voter in line a water bottle than killing Black Lives Matter protesters with an assault rifle.