Watergate was a simpler time. Gerald Ford's concern that prosecuting Nixon would 'tear the country apart' was due in part to the fact that Americans still venerated the presidency and elected leaders in general. Perhaps that was naive. The fact that Nixon was not prosecuted ushered in an era of belief in the imperial presidency that was not at all what our founders envisioned. It also paved the way for the concerns today that prosecuting a former president who has committed a multitude of crimes small and large will 'tear the country apart.' It was probably a mistake not to prosecute Nixon and it was in many ways the easier course not to. But Trump's crimes would make Nixon blush. And if we truly believe no man is above the law we must demonstrate it.

It's time for Congress to secure protections for LGTBQI Americans once and for all by passing the Equality Act. No one should ever face discrimination or live in fear because of who they are or whom they love.

A federal judge in Texas ruled that at least 12 books removed from public libraries by Llano County officials, many because of their LGBTQ and racial content, must be placed back onto shelves within 24 hours, according to an order filed Thursday cnn.it/3nxmc93

To the GOP:

As 3D #visualization technology continues to progress, we are taking full advantage, incorporating visualizations and #animations into our #transportation projects to enhance public and stakeholder understanding. Learn more at ow.ly/Y9XJ50EEhUi. #MHtranspo #3Dmodeling

Brayden — you have heart, courage, and maturity beyond your years. You have unlimited potential — and I can't wait to see what your future holds.

Be you. Be proud. #NationalComingOutDay ❤️@Davidburtka

One in five small businesses have closed. More than 25 million Americans are on unemployment. Millions are at risk of losing their homes. But President Trump doesn’t seem to care. He only cares about how he and his wealthy friends are doing.

I want every member of the LGBTQ community to know you are loved and accepted just as you are — whether you've come out or not. I'll fight every day in the White House to create a country where you can live open, proud, and free — without fear. #NationalComingOutDay

A number of deaths rivaling the death toll of a major war could have been prevented, if the president had been as truthful with the American people as he was with Bob Woodward. He has not kept us safe. He cannot. He will not.

Hate pretending to be good Christian values... newsweek.com/rep-andy-biggs-…

Looking forward to Orlando - staying at Caribe Royale Orlando. For friends traveling soon... flip.to/r/p7l9 @cariberoyale

Good health is more that the lack of illness. #10percenthappier

Sometimes my interactions with strangers makes in abundantly obvious that my facial expressions aren't using their inside voice...oops