Remains of the Day (02/03)

This morning, I swore in Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. @SecretaryPete is a true problem-solver. He will bring people together to strengthen our nation’s infrastructure. And he will keep breaking boundaries while he’s at it. Congratulations, Mr. Secretary. pic.twitter.com/jTFTFtEWiS

— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) February 3, 2021

How's this for great news? 

370+ Congressional Aides Plea for Senate to Convict Trump Over Capitol Insurrection: ‘Bar Him from Holding Office Ever Again’ https://t.co/uGYL3ZIBmN pic.twitter.com/Z5YzOieltl

— Towleroad (@tlrd) February 3, 2021

While the chances of a conviction are nil, I think it's important for Trump's supporters to have to hear from people like this, as well as police officers who were beaten and maimed 

Senator Ted Cruz deliberately and knowingly amplified specific lies fueling violent attackers. In doing so, he contributed to the carnage of Jan 6th. His actions since show that if given similar political opportunity, he would choose to do it again.

He must resign. Texans agree. https://t.co/Oqw0kHWggg

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 2, 2021

GOP campaigners release billboards calling for Cruz, Hawley resignation 

Schumer and McConnell have finally reached a Senate power sharing agreement, but it’s ridiculous that we even had to go through this. The Senate is an outdated 18th century institution that needs a 21st century update.https://t.co/KzvdvMSAhx

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) February 3, 2021

Nothing is routine if Dems are in power 

The Justice Department has dropped a lawsuit against Yale University that alleged discrimination against white and Asian students in admissions. The suit was filed in October under the Trump administration. https://t.co/MYPkJT7TSa

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 3, 2021

It seems the Biden administration isn't white -- or yellow -- with rage 

President Biden and his secretary of homeland security are facing resistance to their agenda from border and immigration agents who embraced Donald Trump's get-tough policies.https://t.co/CARJ1W4dWh

— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 3, 2021

Meet the actual Deep State, brought to you by the Party of Projection 

Remote working’s longer hours are the new normal for many, data suggest https://t.co/OTw9QKEOtQ pic.twitter.com/DDhhdejm6v

— Lucy Meakin (@lucy_meakin) February 2, 2021

Never in the office, never off the clock? 

THIS JUST IN: Yes--or, of course--there is a connection between @RepMTG and the John Birch Society. She was the moderator for a Facebook Group page that championed the grand-daddy of crackpot conspiracists. Read my scoop:https://t.co/LJWKLgJodS

— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) February 3, 2021

We finally got rid of the King of Corruption and now we have a daily outrage about this equally nutty (but thankfully far less powerful) person 

Great story: Rep. Lauren Boebert's campaign reimbursed her $22K for mileage, which means she drove 38,712 miles despite having no publicly advertised events in March, April or July, and only one in May. https://t.co/wnbtE1mPI2 via @denverpost

— Beth Reinhard (@bethreinhard) February 3, 2021

The other Q rep wants back in the spotlight

I spoke to Leader McCarthy this morning, and it is clear there is no alternative to holding a Floor vote on the resolution to remove Rep. Greene from her committee assignments. The Rules Committee will meet this afternoon, and the House will vote on the resolution tomorrow.

— Steny (Wear a Mask) Hoyer (@LeaderHoyer) February 3, 2021

House to vote on removing rightwing extremist Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees  

This Reductress article captures where we are as a society better than actual think pieces! 

Remains of the Day (02/02)

BREAKING: The Senate has confirmed @PeteButtigieg as Transportation Secretary, making him the first-ever openly LGBTQ person to be confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet-level position.

Another barrier broken for our community. pic.twitter.com/LYEtziSnBZ

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 2, 2021

Mayor Pete makes LGBTQ+ history! 

State Department’s Openly Gay Spokesperson Ned Price Holds First Press Briefing: WATCH LIVE https://t.co/nzZsNLoehr pic.twitter.com/0LnxWoDUNd

— Towleroad (@tlrd) February 2, 2021

"That the voice of the Biden administration on the world stage, whose words will be analyzed in foreign capitals and provide direction for U.S. diplomats overseas, will be a gay man is unremarkable, which is itself a remarkable thing. It also sends a potent message to foreign LGBTQ activists, especially those fighting in countries where same-sex relationships are still criminalized.” 

lol this country is broken pic.twitter.com/WHdyxbefVb

— lindsey marie (@thekuhlest) February 1, 2021

John Aravosis: This is why we must must get rid of the electoral college. Republicans are stealing the presidency and forcing unpopular policies down the throats of the majority of Americans. 

I don’t care about that stuff - the problem is there’s not enough money https://t.co/53w06i831S

— Will Bunch Sign Up For My Newsletter (@Will_Bunch) February 2, 2021

White House open to narrowing who qualifies for stimulus checks but keeping payments at $1,400 per person 

House impeachment managers filed their arguments for Donald Trump's trial next week: They say Trump was “singularly responsible” for the Capitol riot and that he would do anything to “reassert his grip on power” if he were allowed to seek election again. https://t.co/xhET84oxtQ

— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 2, 2021

Conspiracy theories and disinformation must be treated as "the urgent threats they are" or "the potential for violent unrest and civic dysfunction will only grow.” 

Trump's formal answer to his impeachment starts off by misspelling "United States."

It goes downhill from there. pic.twitter.com/G2S0Bx50bt

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) February 2, 2021

Trump doubles down on false election claim in impeachment response 

A woman did her regular aerobics class out in open without realizing that a coup was taking place in #Myanmar. A Military convoy reaching the parliament can be seen behind the woman as she performs aerobics. Incredible! pic.twitter.com/gRnQkMshDe

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) February 1, 2021

'Black Mirror' is starting to look subtle 

Russian court reimposes jail sentence on opposition leader Alexei Navalny as Kremlin defies Western calls for his release https://t.co/DCJrgQeg7V

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 2, 2021

This is classic George Zimmerman logic: The Kremlin poisons Navalny and leaves him nearly dead, then penalizes him for not checking in with his parole officer while he's unconscious 

So you’re being held accountable? That’s not ‘cancel culture’ ... My column https://t.co/UOGogOsLO3

— ☀️ Margaret Sullivan (@Sulliview) January 31, 2021

When people say 'cancel cancel culture,' what they're really saying is 'stop holding people accountable' 

Which are you pic.twitter.com/SXotWJKDs9

— Scott Heim (@Scott_Heim) February 1, 2021

In the words of the great philosopher Sarah Palin: 'All of them, Katie' 

I just rediscovered Cinnamon Toast Crunch and it might just be the thing that singlehandedly saves 2021.

— Benj Pasek (@benjpasek) February 2, 2021

Indeed. And have any of you tried French Toast Crunch??? 

Hal Holbrook won 2 Emmys for "Pueblo" the year Cicely Tyson won 2 for "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman." They died within 5 days of each other, at 95 (him) & 96 (her). I remember him for "Designing Women" & "That Certain Summer." https://t.co/vWMBvo95Mk

— Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) February 2, 2021

Hal Holbrook, five-time Emmy winner, dead at 95 

A friend writes:

I'm so glad this obit mentions "That Certain Summer," a remarkably good TV movie in which Holbrook, who is divorced, has to break the news to his teenage son that he is gay. It aired, somewhat incredibly, in 1972. Holbook's boyfriend is played by a very young, very handsome Martin Sheen.

And how fun are these "Search Party" dolls? When people ask if I recommend the show, now in its fourth season, I never know what to say. The first season is an absolute must-watch. Since then, it has jumped the shark two or three times, yet the characters are so much fun I'm willing to look the other way even though I know others may not be so forgiving.

Remains of the Day (02/01)

Schumer & Pelosi have filed a joint budget resolution kicking off reconcilliation process to pass $1.9T COVID aid with simple majority vote.

"Congress must pursue a bold and robust course of action. It makes no sense to pinch pennies,” Schumer says

— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) February 1, 2021

Bravo for learning from the early Obama years 

Marjorie Taylor Greene: K*ll Dems!

Liz Cheney: I voted to impeach the traitor who incited a violent attempt to end democracy.

Republicans: Liz Cheney must be expelled!

— michael musto (@mikeymusto) January 28, 2021

If Marjorie Taylor Greene isn’t beyond the pale, who is? 

i’d encourage you all to remember that HARVEY MILK was killed by another legislator not a random fringe extremist.

— Max Crumm (@MaxCrumm) January 28, 2021

Dems to deliver GOP ultimatum over Marjorie Taylor Greene

Stacey Abrams has been nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote nonviolent change via the ballot box. https://t.co/XPDzxaWFb6

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 1, 2021

‘Stop Stacey’: Republicans launch group to defeat Abrams in 2022 Georgia governor race 

President Biden told us he would have a plan to defeat the virus on day 1. He just never told us that it would be to give the vaccine to terrorists before most Americans.

— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) January 30, 2021

Michelangelo Signorile: You mean Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert got vaccinated already? 

Hillary clocked the shit show so accurately four and a half years ago that I might ask her to read my tarot cards.

— George Hahn (@georgehahn) January 31, 2021

Hillary Clinton calls on Rep. Tim Ryan to run for Ohio Senate seat 

GOPs are **not** in disarray. No party civil war. They are remarkably united in their total support of Trump, Q & the insurrection. The only commotion is punitive missions targeting a handful of stragglers who zigged for the constitution when they were supposed to zag for Trump.

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) January 30, 2021

As more far-right Republicans take office and exercise power, party officials are promoting unity and neutrality rather than confronting dangerous messages and disinformation. 

#TraitorMcCarthy once said Trump was Putin’s paid tool — caught on tape — but now he’s taking his orders from Trump (and thus the Kremlin) to overthrow American democracy.

— Michelangelo Signorile (@MSignorile) January 31, 2021

Trump sent a mob to his office. Now he’s kissing Don’s ass. 

This pharmacist spent months telling coworkers he thought the world was flat, the sky was fake and that the COVID-19 vaccine was chipped and would cause infertility. Then he was left alone with doses and guess what he did? https://t.co/YSsbwEChoK pic.twitter.com/VcM8h3ewNa

— Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) February 1, 2021

As with the unbridled Second Amendment, now the right thinks they can weaponize the First to kill us 

Putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 is a slippery slope to giving other Black women the recognition they deserved a long time ago.

— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) January 30, 2021

Trump didn’t see Harriet Tubman as a hero. He was wrong, and the $20 bill will say so. 

I was sexually assaulted by Donald J Trump when I was 16. I kicked him in the balls, hard. 45 @GOP Senators are afraid of #DJT

I had bigger balls at 16 than they do as "adults" now. He lost fairly. He incited an insurrection. #GrowSomeBallsGOP

— Cath Kestler (@cathkestler) January 28, 2021

Two(!) Republican senators vow to keep open mind in Trump's second impeachment trial 

F**king cancer. 44 is way too young.  

Remains of the Day (01/29)

"You certainly don't allow a challenger who lost an election to demand something they don't have a right to." Bwahahaha.

— michael musto (@mikeymusto) January 29, 2021

Do these people never tire of being caricatures of themselves? 

"Billboards from @AccountableGOP have gone up in NC calling on two Republicans to resign from the House in the aftermath of Jan. 6. 'You lied about the election. The Capitol was attacked. Cawthorn: Resign,' the billboards read in Cawthorn’s district."https://t.co/Z49ZPHxvmq

— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) January 29, 2021

They are part of the nearly 100 billboard ads purchased by the group. 

Inside the process leading Biden to sign two LGBTQ orders in one week https://t.co/D5z6fHUSwK

— Washington Blade (@WashBlade) January 29, 2021

Bravo to Biden, the most pro-LGBTQ president ever. How sad that militant trans activists are so determined to be miserable that they have decided to move the goalpost from trans inclusion to "Well, the military is wrong to begin with, so including us isn't really progress"

Marjorie Taylor Greene: K*ll Dems!

Liz Cheney: I voted to impeach the traitor who incited a violent attempt to end democracy.

Republicans: Liz Cheney must be expelled!

— michael musto (@mikeymusto) January 28, 2021

Santiago Meyer: Why does Katie Hill have to resign because of her sex life but Marjorie Taylor Greene can ask for her colleague to be murdered and stay? 

Wait'll Steffi finds out ... pic.twitter.com/1j6MjbAwqK

— Kenneth M. Walsh (@kenneth212) January 29, 2021

I never thought that bald freak was good enough for her 

Two Gay Men Publicly Caned 77 Times in Indonesia

https://t.co/Q5osZB3NvU pic.twitter.com/lYf20lddx4

— Towleroad (@tlrd) January 29, 2021

'Moderate' Indonesia strikes again (and again) 

Everyone meet @JeffJacksonNC who just announced he's running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina. He's a former assistant district attorney, a North Carolina state senator, and is currently serving as a Captain in the Army National Guard. pic.twitter.com/6ls7OlBay4

— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) January 26, 2021

Hello, Daddy.  

The city of Seattle must pay $81,997.12 to lawyers for Black Lives Matter in a battle over police use of crowd control weapons on peaceful protesters, a federal judge rules. @NancyDillonNYDN writes from the West Coasthttps://t.co/GHxeFJIcKr

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) January 29, 2021

At long last accountability 

@joshgondelman Finally a shirt that tells everyone that I specifically do not do cocaine, and will put all suspicion to rest! pic.twitter.com/DwMaxCxFYJ

— Matthew Leibfried (@mleibfried15) January 29, 2021

No Coke, Pepsi.

Telling that Damian and I both forwarded this to one another at the same time. 

Remains of the Day (01/28)

Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking actress, dead at 96 https://t.co/4uG5FGbrxZ #abq via @abqjournal 😥😥😥

— THE DERRICK RUSH (@MrNoCents) January 29, 2021

Michael Musto: So powerful in 'Sounder,' so brilliant as Miss Jane Pittman, so astounding in Broadway’s 'Trip To Bountiful' revival. (Her explosive performance of a woman emotionally retracing her roots nabbed one of the most deserved Tonys of all time.) RIP, Cicely Tyson. 

Tennis rivalries don't get much better than @Martina vs @ChrissieEvert ... unless you portray them in LEGO form!#NationalLEGODaypic.twitter.com/LazKBntrYQ

— USTA (@usta) January 28, 2021

Martina Navratilova: That’s funny! And Chris got to the net first, what is up with that?!?:) 

David Hogg Responds to Stalking and Threats from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: ‘If They Shoot Me, They Prove My Point’ — WATCH https://t.co/78YjqFS59D pic.twitter.com/TEP6NmR14Z

— Towleroad (@tlrd) January 28, 2021

Rep. Jimmy Gomez will introduce a resolution to expel Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress. Read HERE.

They refused to hear witnesses. “Let the people decide in the election”. They did. Trump tried to overturn their decision and caused death and destruction. Now all but 5 say never mind. Unbelievable.

— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 26, 2021

I'm sure you don't need to hear it from me, but everyone knows Trump incited an insurrection -- as well as schemed to use the Justice Department to overturn the election -- yet three weeks later Republicans are already back to acting as if nothing happened. It's like the 'Access Hollywood' tape with casualties -- and can only be compared with Jim Jones or Charles Manson. 

Good. Set the agenda and get things done. Bipartisanship is an illusion if one side is working with insurrectionists. https://t.co/xqW0XmE3GJ

— Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) January 28, 2021

Senate Democrats and White House fast track Covid relief bill, frustrating Republicans (who are pretending they wanted to work together)

Kelli Ward led a push to overturn Biden’s victory. Now her own win as Arizona GOP chair is being questioned. https://t.co/jIeLnGW0j9

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 28, 2021

Sergio Arellano, a Pima County small business owner who lost to Ward by 42 votes, requested a recount of all state party races on Monday. More than two days later, he said, Arizona state party leaders -- who report to Ward -- have not yet scheduled the audit.

A suspected far-right extremist was so upset by ex-President Trump’s election loss that he planned to attack Democratic pols, including Gov. Newsom, as well as social media companies that blocked the Republican leader from posting online, the FBI says.https://t.co/Ob7FcMNgPK

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) January 28, 2021

And somehow people still continue to 'both sides' the political parties in the U.S. 

The Biden administration’s coming special enrollment period comes just a few weeks after the normal Obamacare enrollment period. Think of it as a do over. https://t.co/f6vGZXNBpL @sarahkliff

— Margot Sanger-Katz (@sangerkatz) January 28, 2021

Many Americans losing their insurance now have never used the marketplace or Medicaid -- and may need advertising to tell them more about the opportunity

This is 100% true, but what I don't get is why leaders of the GOP remain loyal. Yes, Trump has a unique ability to increase turnout. But as we have learned, it's not enough voters to win elections -- in fact, for every person he excites he is turning off one or two more. Why would a party remain loyal to a man who has cost it the House, Senate and the presidency? 

Remains of the Day (01/27)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene endorsed the execution of Democrats in old Facebook posts, report says https://t.co/UreFrwh6Bw

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 27, 2021

Hillary Clinton: This woman should be on a watch list. Not in Congress. 

QAnon GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Stalks and Taunts Parkland Shooting Survivor David Hogg in Disturbing Video: WATCH https://t.co/ePDFcUaDmU pic.twitter.com/na3jg9pffw

— Towleroad (@tlrd) January 27, 2021

Advocacy groups push for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation over report that she spread falsehoods about school shootings 

Since we're doing old videos of Marjorie Taylor Greene harassing people, here's her from before she was elected, in Feb 2019, turning up in Congress to try & get @IlhanMN & @RashidaTlaib to retake their oaths on a Bible & not a Quran:

(h/t @ehananoki)pic.twitter.com/YMr7InKYqZ

— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) January 27, 2021

And people wonder why some members of Congress don't feel safe around their colleagues 

'Blaring siren': Arizona Republicans spooked after party registration drops in wake of Capitol riots https://t.co/D44IVc9vMt

— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 27, 2021

Is Arizona the new Virginia? 

Second DC police officer commits suicide weeks after Capitol riot https://t.co/H3defYs3jc pic.twitter.com/YNAjRRqEk2

— New York Post (@nypost) January 27, 2021

 Funny how the police unions don't seem to be saying anything about this

Take a shot every time a governor says "Personal Responsiblity." https://t.co/yy7x0MHtbf

— MacKenzie Dexter (@mackenzied_25) January 27, 2021

How South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem rebranded her failures as ‘freedom’ 

Trump medical advice = perfect investment strategy https://t.co/zvfCiAj0N0

— WJR (@WJRickman) January 27, 2021

The art of the 'deal' 

Trump-loving Nazi troll indicted in election fraud scheme that targeted Black voters https://t.co/9iU8uBzwbF

— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 27, 2021

Michael Musto: Someone tell Trump! He keeps looking for election fraud! 

U.S. government issues rare warning to Americans about potential violence by domestic extremists agitated by Biden's election https://t.co/U2vASzUUBc

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 27, 2021

Homeland Security issued a warning Wednesday to alert the public about a growing risk of attacks by “ideologically-motivated violent extremists” agitated about President Biden’s inauguration and “perceived grievances fueled by false narratives.” 

76 years ago today over 7,000 prisoners of the German Nazi #Auschwitz camp, including some 700 children, were liberated by the soldiers of the Soviet Army. 1,689 days of murder, pain, suffering, and humiliation were over. Today we all remember. We must remember. | #Auschwitz76 pic.twitter.com/63Z0DtshPi

— Auschwitz Memorial (@AuschwitzMuseum) January 27, 2021

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, some of the untold gay stories HERE. 

Trust fund baby Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson, son of the fmr US ambassador to the Seychelles, heir to a fortune, man who was gifted the most coveted timeslot in cable news after previously being fired from 2 other networks....says there is no such thing as "privilege" pic.twitter.com/qMcLVlbwgp

— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) January 27, 2021

Crackpot conspiracy-theorist cable news host  stands up for QAnon supporters 

God bless America -- she sure needs it.

Remains of the Day (01/26)

Quick question: If someone helped bomb a building or incited an assassination attempt on Congress, do you think they should face trial?

It’s a simple yes or no.

Yes = Impeachment

No = You have 0 integrity to speak on our justice system, terrorism, & policing ever again https://t.co/aV738JHD8E

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 26, 2021

Senate impeachment whip count: Where Democrats and Republicans stand 

Jen Psaki says Biden, on call with Putin today, was set to talk about Russian hacking, reports of bounty on U.S. troops in Afghanistan and poisoning of Alexei Navalny.

All things Trump was criticized for not taking up as evidence he wasn't taking a tough enough with Russia.

— Chris Johnson (@chrisjohnson82) January 26, 2021

'New president, who dis?'

Biden signs executive actions on racial equity https://t.co/wIVAJzh9hM via @nbcnews

— Platanos Powers (@platanospowers) January 26, 2021

'It's time to act': Biden moves to address racial inequity 

Joni Erst is fine inciting a mob that killed people and was attempting to kill her colleagues and perhaps even kill her— as long as it makes the trump base happy. https://t.co/ki8IsIDAm7

— Michelangelo Signorile (@MSignorile) January 26, 2021

I hope she wasn't late for her Mensa meeting 

Fmr. Sen. John Danforth tells @Lawrence that Sen. Josh Hawley is responsible for the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol because he “created an event…that would be the focal point for what turned out to be one of the darkest days in American history.” https://t.co/eSqh2YAAz0 pic.twitter.com/FA9Goq8SN8

— The Last Word (@TheLastWord) January 26, 2021

Mr. Danforth regrets mentoring the weasel insurrectionist 

Listening to them, you’d really think some Conservatives interpret the right to free speech as “I have the right to be liked, accepted, and popular no matter what I say, who I endanger, or how much I lie”

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 25, 2021

Josh Hawley: 'Not liking me is a violation of my First Amendment rights.'  #ConsequenceCulture 

19-Year-Old Gets 28 Years to Life for Brutal Murder of Teen He Feared Would Expose Their Relationship https://t.co/AJuvTl8YSk pic.twitter.com/Jldt82Xqtr

— Towleroad (@tlrd) January 26, 2021

Matthew Mason beat Alex Rodda, 15, to death with a wrench after paying him to keep relationship secret 

Is Nikki Haley the worst person in the Republican Party, judging on a curve? She and Lindsey Graham must hold the record for swinging the most from "ick, still a Republican, but..." to "there's no basis for impeachment, Trump 4evah!"

— Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) January 26, 2021

Nikki Haley thinks Trump is the true victim of the insurrection: “Give the man a break” 

My '90s child hubby: Why is Tabitha Soren in the White House briefing room? 

Remains of the Day (01/25)

Scoop: Dominion Voting Systems has sued Rudy Giuliani for his false claims over the election. 

Seeking $1.3 billion.

NYT story: https://t.co/ebNHKf5rhe pic.twitter.com/81ezVxaMQp

— Nick Corasaniti (@NYTnickc) January 25, 2021

I hope Rudy Giuliani winds up as financially bankrupt as he is morally for his role in promulgating the 'Big Lie'  

The Supreme Court needs to chip in and buy Jimmy Carter a peanut farm.

— Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) January 25, 2021

Supreme Court dismisses emoluments cases against Trump, because apparently all you have to do is run out the clock 

Please Goddess please can we stop calling eveyone a transphobe for just a minute! Now they are attacking @MileyCyrus 😡😡 https://t.co/Y8rbVAAtt4

— Buck Angel® (TRANSSEXUAL MAN) (@BuckAngel) January 25, 2021

Pennsylvania state Rep. Jeff Pyle is slammed for a transphobic post mocking ex-health secretary Rachel Levine 

So, Joe Sonnabend who died today saved my life. He tried to save the life of my cousin Carl too and numerous other gay men in his practice in the 70s, 80s, 90s in NYC's Greenwich Village. 1/

— Gregg Gonsalves (@gregggonsalves) January 24, 2021

Pioneering South African AIDS researcher Joseph Sonnabend dies at 88 

Is that a suit on Biden’s working class body instead of a wooden barrel held on by suspenders? https://t.co/Q1cyq9bKRO

— Stephen Robinson (@SER1897) January 22, 2021

As idiotic as the coverage will be, it sure beats family separations 

Biden Signs Executive Order Reversing Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops https://t.co/U8qAwyTw2u pic.twitter.com/BLwDBkSfhf

— Towleroad (@tlrd) January 25, 2021

The president’s order, reversing a Trump administration policy, creates opportunities for young trans people whose dreams of serving in the military had been sidetracked

This is Scott Fairlamb. In June, he threatened my life on social media. We identified him as a threat then, and still, on January 6th, he attacked the Capitol. 

I don’t want to think about what would’ve happened had he found me that day. 

This is white supremacy in action. pic.twitter.com/FEda0u6HLD

— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) January 24, 2021

Feds charge New Jersey gym owner for allegedly punching cop at Capitol riots 

Breaking News: Moderna said it believed its vaccine was effective against new coronavirus variants, but it’s also making a version that could be used as a booster.https://t.co/fWY5NCAM4f

— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 25, 2021

Moderna is working on vaccine booster for new variant 

The GOP's lost its mind and needs an intervention. Take away the filibuster. by @MSignorile https://t.co/bfjoabLUpk

— Michelangelo Signorile (@MSignorile) January 25, 2021

The current minority party's goal isn't to have a voice -- but to seize power, anti-democratically. 

Breaking: Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio will not run for re-election when his current term ends in 2022.

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 25, 2021

Can someone please find Sherrod Brown's long-lost twin, Jerrod, and get him to run? 

In a new exhibit, LGBTQ elders share what it was like to spend most of their lives in the closet. https://t.co/EQTfeP1kxs

— NBC Out (@NBCOUT) January 25, 2021

Honoring those who paved the way 

Liz Cheney Spox Mocks Matt Gaetz for Carrying ‘Beauty Bag’: ‘In Wyoming, the Men Don’t Wear Make-Up’ https://t.co/WNKVC5h580 pic.twitter.com/LHcvM6v9e3

— Towleroad (@tlrd) January 25, 2021

Leave Matt Gaetz alone -- he doesn't want 'son' Nestor's eye to wander ... 

Remembering the late queer TV pioneer Jack E. Jetthttps://t.co/VTepv6QuUP

— Kenneth M. Walsh (@kenneth212) January 25, 2021

Cable access classic 'The Jack E. Jett Show' returns thanks to director Chris Rentzel 

Hi 😅 pic.twitter.com/c4XMbGHLLA

— Grand Axis (@grand_axis) January 25, 2021

Start your week with a bang! 

 

Remains of the Day (01/22)

Breaking News: Donald Trump and a Justice Department official plotted to oust the acting attorney general to try to advance baseless election claims, interviews show. https://t.co/sc7dk6oNdi

— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 23, 2021

Yet another impeachable offense: Trying to find another avenue to push his baseless election claims, Donald Trump considered installing a loyalist, and had the men make their cases to him. 

BREAKING: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says former President Trump's impeachment trial will start the week of Feb. 8. https://t.co/FKAryO7Sum

— The Associated Press (@AP) January 22, 2021

Michael Musto: Trump's impeachment lawyer, Butch Bowers, has the same name as a psychotic and abusive character from Stephen King's "It". Fun! 

It’s an honor and a privilege to serve as our country’s 28th Secretary of Defense, and I’m especially proud to be the first African American to hold the position. Let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/qPAzVRxz9L

— Lloyd Austin (@LloydAustin) January 22, 2021

Senate confirms Lloyd Austin to be first black defense secretary 

This is what needs to happen... one day... pic.twitter.com/LTlvauDGXi

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) January 22, 2021

Works for me 

We need to pull Michigan back from the brink, y'allhttps://t.co/9EXheQKvMv

— Rokey *Wear a Mask* 🇺🇸 TeamPelosi (@rokeypdx) January 22, 2021

A Michigan woman asked county officials to denounce the Proud Boys. One commissioner flashed a rifle instead. 

Twitter suspends account apparently linked to Iranian supreme leader, citing rules about "fake" accounts https://t.co/fWgL1xlvGD

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 22, 2021

See? Trump isn't the only world leader banned ... 

Scientists have enabled paralyzed mice to walk again by using a designer protein injected into the brain https://t.co/pRIibVfNp4 🐀 pic.twitter.com/aZHLygYR0m

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 22, 2021

More fun for Harvey 

Eight paid Trump campaign officials were named on the permit issued by the National Park Service for the 1/6 rally, including Maggie Mulvaney, the niece of Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s ex chief of staff. She was paid $138,000 by the campaign through 11/23.https://t.co/5QAci8tSLg

— Susan Glasser (@sbg1) January 22, 2021

While the Gray Lady writes about Biden's exercise bike and watch, we all have to pretend this didn't happen 

What is an appropriate punishment for a member of Congress who tries to bypass magnetometers in order to bring a gun onto the House floor?

— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) January 22, 2021

These lunatics won't be happy until they finish off the job 

Al Franken resigned for "comedy indiscretion". Hawley and Cruz committed SEDITION and they are still seated. WHY?? @SenSchumer

— chuck (@46mingo) January 22, 2021

Senate Democrats file ethics complaint against Cruz, Hawley after Capitol riot 

There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations, modernizing what has long been a stubbornly white, male institution. https://t.co/EYRT5kfS7q

— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 22, 2021

I know it's not the NYT's fault that the Biden administration doesn't commit impeachable offenses every other minute, but just look at this headline. 

Opinion: Want to understand the GOP’s problem? Look at its newly elected extremists. https://t.co/ax6nyGovWE

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 22, 2021

Madison Cawthorn's campaign ads suggested he was on his way to the Naval Academy before the car accident that left him paralyzed (he'd actually already been rejected by the Academy before his accident). And now we learn Cawthorn repeatedly lied about “training” for the Paralympics 

Hank Aaron’s entire life was a home run. My full statement about one of baseball's greatest heroes, an inspiring role model and philanthropist, and a wonderful friend here: https://t.co/uEjSPYD3Qq pic.twitter.com/Tx7NPlMkC2

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) January 22, 2021

Hank Aaron, home run king who defied racism, dies at 86 

A scold writer for @nytimes asks of Fran Lebowitz's admittedly throwback appeal: "Is the deterioration of the city’s transit system funny?" This could be asked of countless serious subjects that humor helps us absorb and acknowledge. pic.twitter.com/2fedNrXNOp

— Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) January 22, 2021

I don’t feel as strongly about, well,  anything as Ginia Bellafante does about some cranky septuagenarian -- whose biggest crime seems to be having a following as blindly devoted as Robin Williams did, which never seemed to warrant NYT opinion pieces

Sad to hear the Standard Hotel on Sunset Strip is closing. From a motel to a nursing home, to a high-end hotel. Just hope this original mid century structure doesn’t get torn down. Here’s a few incarnations of the property starting in 1962. pic.twitter.com/ELq9meMzIa

— Vintage Los Angeles (@alisonmartino) January 22, 2021

What a shame to read that the original Standard Hotel in WeHo closed today. Although my dream was always to live in the (212), I left a piece of my heart in the (213)/(310)/(323) after living there in my 20s -- and the Standard West Hollywood became my go-to home away from home whenever I visited the West Coast and pretended to be bicoastal. This one truly hurts.   

Bicuirous 2002

My happy place

Remains of the Day (01/21)

80 percent chance theres a $5 starbucks gift card with "congrats joe" scribbled on it in there pic.twitter.com/Xu3tyjNJTr

— julia bush (@jabush) January 20, 2021

We're all living for the Bernie memes, but this photo caption is my favorite! 

MORNING! Ya know what you didn’t do today? Wake up wondering if the President of the United States spent his night hate-tweeting, or attacking our allies, or spreading deadly conspiracies, or stealing millions in tax dollars. Nope, you woke up with an adult in charge! #America pic.twitter.com/xdjqlW3TUY

— Brian Sims (@BrianSimsPA) January 21, 2021

It's a new day in America 

Fire every last one of them.

Joe Biden ousts the man who tried to reshape US global media https://t.co/zzzvn75bX3 via @voxdotcom

— Michelangelo Signorile (@MSignorile) January 21, 2021

In his first foreign policy move, the president fired Michael Pack, the head of the US Agency for Global Media. 

Greta Thunberg is unparalleled 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/hvR966BhM9

— Lis Power (@LisPower1) January 20, 2021

 A day after trolling Florida man she put Ted Cruz in his place, too!

OK, time for a good old fashioned historical ranking debate. Five worst presidents of all time in order

1. Andrew Johnson (🎶”still the one”🎶)

2. Trump

3. Buchanan

4. Nixon

4. TIE: Hoover and George W Bush

Ok, I cheated with the tie. Open to alternate lists!

— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) January 20, 2021

Sounds about right 

My mom is worried that Joe and Kamala haven't had time to eat anything all day. When do they get to eat?

— Chad Haslett 🌊🌊🌊 (@haslett_chad) January 20, 2021

I wanted to know where they were able to go to the bathroom! 

In August 1985 I was awakened by a call saying "Are you the Night Stalker?" I hung up, thinking it was a weird prank. But it kept happening. That's when I learned - from a reporter on the other end - that I was a prime suspect in that grisly RIchard Ramirez murder spree.

— Ed Solomon (@ed_solomon) January 21, 2021

Can you imagine? 

Somehow we weathered and witnessed

A nation that isn't broken

but simply unfinished

There is always light

if only we're brave enough to see it

if only we're brave enough to be it.

— Amanda Gorman

— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) January 20, 2021

Amanda Gorman’s poetic answer to pandemic grief: ‘Do not ignore the pain’ 

January 6, 2021 / January 20, 2021 pic.twitter.com/whAXzVenbo

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) January 20, 2021

Cori Bush: I don’t want to unite with those responsible for the insurrection at our nation’s Capitol. I want us to unite in holding them accountable. 

Absolutely LOVE @Nigella_Lawson for making this her recipe of the day today pic.twitter.com/mhGbFrSaL1

— Beth Granville (@BettyGranville) January 20, 2021

Sounds delicious!  

Remembering physique great (and terrible, but oh-so-enjoyable actor) Steve Reeves, who would've been 95 today. Galleries galore, the camera loved him & hates us: https://t.co/W8vIBhm7gu pic.twitter.com/vifitM7bsz

— Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) January 21, 2021

And you should see him with a BEARD 

I can’t believe Mike Pence has seen Gaga live and I haven’t

— Drew Garland (@drew_garland) January 20, 2021

Gaga > Maga

 How did you spend your first day waking up in a democracy again?

The Vermont senator was cold, but comfortable. The internet noticed.