What stopped us from flipping chambers? Gerrymandering from 2010! The maps did exactly what they were designed to do-prevent Democrats from winning. Flipping seats on badly gerrymandered maps is an uphill battle-one that we are committed to fighting.

Turns out if you distill the best research-based knowledge re how to build political parties from the ground up you come up with exactly the same lessons. Build relationships. Build on relationships. Layer multiple forms of outreach & two-way communication scholars.org/contribution/l…

If more of us valued food and cheer and song over hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. - Tolkien (Lord of the Rings)

This thread by Arieh Kovler is from December 21....

Large police presence at #SewardPark. All park entrances are closed off. News camera operator on site says he has no idea what’s happening. #sdp

As we watch chaos and instability at the federal level, we remain committed to building lasting Democratic power the only surefire way: by electing Democrats up and down the ballot. We are thrilled to share our 2021-2022 strategy! (THREAD) (1/8)

And yet we've done nothing to close the underlying vulnerability. Despite losing by 7 million votes, if a few tens of thousands of votes in a few key states had switched, Trump would've been reelected. This is not a good system.

Three Wednesdays in January

So glad to participate on this @Sister_District panel today!

Do vaccines work? With over 70% of seniors with a vaccine shot, COVID ER visits have dropped 80%.

I would love to hear an The On Being Project with Mary Reynolds of @WearetheArk1 on the importance of wild spaces and hope! Krista Tippett Pádraig Ó Tuama

OK, Twitter: What documentaries do you recommend that are streaming currently? Go.

I am 32 years old and still deeply terrified that consuming anything from the hotel room minibar will bankrupt my entire family somehow

Dear Virginia, we will never be like Texas. … But only if you vote.

Finally!!!

As is low-cost childcare, parental leave policies, and everything else that makes parenthood something everyone can afford.

Permanent standard time is better for human health than permanent daylights savings time! Slate Political Gabfest David Plotz Emily Bazelon washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/…

Men, Go to therapy. Don’t mock people with a disability. Don’t use violence to solve your issues. Take responsibility for your words & actions. Don’t blame the devil for your demons. Say sorry to those you hurt. Be accountable. Be humble. Be honest. Do the work. Go to therapy.

Right wing logic in a bullet shell: fetuses > women’s rights of bodily autonomy AND guns > living, breathing human life Tell me again how #prolife you are. #BanAssaultWeaponsNow