Mastodawn

There’s something very worrisome happening in Ohio that we should all be aware of. If it succeeds, it could serve as a blueprint for the GOP nationwide. But there’s an opportunity to stop it—and all of us, particularly folks in Ohio, can help. I explain in today’s piece. https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/the-gop-is-trying-to-steal-democracy?sd=pf

The GOP Is Trying to Steal Democracy in Ohio. That Has National Implications.

Republicans in the state want to raise the threshold for passing constitutional amendments to stop abortion rights from advancing via citizen initiatives.

The Status Kuo

D/UNKNOWN1 Apr 24, 2023

George Takei

🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽Apr 20, 2023

Poor Marco Rubio is complaining about Miami gas shortages as though he has no power to help Floridians.

And AOC just took him to school, explaining what a member of Congress actually can...and should do for their constituents. 👏

https://www.comicsands.com/aoc-rubio-gas-shortage-video-2659884200.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=toot&utm_campaign=SAND

AOC Schools Marco Rubio After He Tries To Shame Local Officials For Gas Shortages In Miami

Go get 'em!

Comic Sands

D/UNKNOWN1 Apr 24, 2023

Jay Kuo Apr 21, 2023

It’s Schadenfriday, so let’s head down to Nashville and drink our fill as we head into the weekend! The GOP sought the spotlight by acting really, really badly, and now that sunlight has exposed some pretty damning things. Enjoy my write-up! https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/gnashville?sd=pf

Gnashville

The radical GOP legislature in Tennessee had craved the national spotlight. In this legislative session, it passed the nation’s first ban on public drag performances, banned gender affirming care for trans youth, killed proposed gun violence prevention measures, and expelled two young Black state representatives for “decorum” violations.

The Status Kuo

D/UNKNOWN1 Apr 24, 2023

George Takei

🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽Apr 23, 2023

Myles Cogrove, the ex-Louisville officer who shot Breonna Taylor in her home, was hired to be a police officer again in Carroll County in Kentucky. That makes me ill. https://www.wlky.com/article/hired-carroll-county-sheriff-kentucky-louisville-breonna-taylor-myles-cosgrove/43675237