Who attached this snake to my backside?!? 😜 Happy #Caturday to you!

A Democrat was in the White House when my family was sent to the internment camps in 1941. It was an egregious violation of our human and civil rights. It would have been understandable if people like me said they’d never vote for a Democrat again, given what had been done to us. But being a liberal, being a progressive, means being able to look past my own grievances and concerns and think of the greater good. It means working from within the Democratic party to make it better, even when it has betrayed its values. I went on to campaign for Adlai Stevenson when I became an adult. I marched for civil rights and had the honor of meeting Dr. Martin Luther King. I fought for redress for my community and have spent my life ensuring that America understood that we could not betray our Constitution in such a way ever again. Bill Clinton broke my heart when he signed DOMA into law. It was a slap in the face to the LGBTQ community. And I knew that we still had much work to do. But I voted for him again in 1996 despite my misgivings, because the alternative was far worse. And my obligation as a citizen was to help choose the best leader for it, not to check out by not voting out of anger or protest. There is no leader who will make the decision you want her or him to make 100 percent of the time. Your vote is a tool of hope for a better world. Use it wisely, for it is precious. Use it for others, for they are in need of your support, too.

It was an incredibly harrowing 6 mile hike at midnight through heavy and slippery mud, but I got safely out of Burning Man. Never been before and it was fantastic (with brilliant art and fabulous music)…except the ending.

[1/5] Jimmy Buffett invented his own character, which, in a sense we all do: invent, assemble, inherit, or fall into our inner identity. But Jimmy was the founder of an actual tribe: tens of thousands of us made our way to where he was holding court, just to be near him.

A bougainvillea tunnel in Taiwan

It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.  I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was.  He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him.  Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’.  So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole.  Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away.  So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend.  Love, Paul

This is beautiful! True example of Empathy. Bless and reinstate the 2 Justins!!!! @brotherjones_ @Justinjpearson #TenneseeThree #ProtectKidsNotGuns

Happy Birthday @trevmoore08 ! I loved getting to meet you with my son at the Fanfest this year. Here’s the Valentine I was telling you about: Enjoy your bday and #GoKingsGo!!!@LAKings

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🎉 WE’VE REACHED 800K IN OUR COMMUNITY. As a thank you, I’m giving away a copy of both of my books. TO ENTER: 1. Re-tweet 2. Comment where you’re from Winner announced 2/1. Good luck! And thank you all for being here.

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#LAKingsDJ How about some “Love Shack” ? #GoKingsGo!

This is long…Just something I needed to say. I’d like to tell you about the REAL Texas: I’ve spent the last 50 hrs watching election returns. I am happy that democracy prevailed in most places. But not here. I am happy that good, decent people who want the best for everyone 1/9

michaelmoore.com/p/midterm-t… Get onboard the “Save Democracy Train”!!! It’s all about the VOTE. 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 Millions of us are going to vote like never before!!! Please read and catch up on this Tsunami of Truth!!

Beautiful essay by @nprscottsimon this morning. ☔️💕

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On #LaborDay (and every day) let’s honor the incredible contributions of American workers by recommitting ourselves to securing better working conditions, higher wages, and broader support for hardworking families. Happy Labor Day!

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Louis DeJoy plans to slash 50,000 USPS jobs. Why in the world does Trump's postmaster general still have his job? And how is this not a massive national scandal?

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