February 19, 2018

And another day of trying to make it “a beautiful day in the neighborhood” comes to a close:

“I can’t explain why we live this way, we do it every day.” -- Brett Dennen

The Trump White House was relieved that the Florida shooting happened, because it gave them a break from all the negative news they were getting. Yeah.

Trump backs effort to improve gun background checks: White House.

The NRA hasn't tweeted anything since Feb. 14 at 1:29 pm ET.

Students stage a “die in” in front of the White House today. The youth seem irritated with you, Donnie boy.

The disgusting new smear campaign against students who survived the Parkland massacre.

Less than 1% of firearm homicides are committed by a person diagnosed with a mental illness, report says.

Guns, replica guns, ammunition, fireworks, knives of any size, electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices, razors, box cutters, mace, pepper spray, and any pointed object like knitting needles or letter openers are not permitted in the US Capitol building. Hmmm. Why not? Because “Capitol visitor policies are designed to keep visitors and staff safe and secure and to preserve the collections, facilities, and historic building and grounds for generations to come.” But public schools, the country’s children, you? Nah. None of that needs to be safe and secure because none of that is worth preserving.
Capitol Visitor Center Prohibited Items

Obama did try to do something regarding Russia, but according to former Vice President Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell refused to join a bipartisan statement warning Russia against the interference during the election.

Special counsel Robert Mueller’s interest in Jared Kushner has grown to include his efforts to secure financing for his company from foreign investors during the presidential transition.

To end his weekend, Trump attacks Oprah on Twitter. Because, you know, she’s black, and a woman, and richer than he is, and far more intelligent.

It's not just Anita Hill. Multiple women report sexual misconduct by Clarence Thomas, indicating he lied under oath to Congress. — The Case for Impeaching Clarence Thomas.

Trump has a 41.4% approval rating, showing once again that a large portion of the country is racist, misogynistic, and has zero empathy for others—particularly others with less than themselves.

Conservatives urge Trump to grant pardons in Russia probe.

Election interference concerns prompt returns to paper ballots.

Tax Overhaul Gains Public Support, Buoying Republicans. People are so easily moved by such little money.

Billionaire Bill Gates says he should pay "significantly higher" taxes.

Trump tweets endorsement of Mitt Romney for Senate. "He will make a great Senator and worthy successor to Orrin Hatch.” Yeah, that’s funny.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has released new congressional district lines, replacing the old Republican-drawn maps in time for the state's May primary.

Hate crimes at public colleges and universities spiked in November 2016, more than doubling the average tally of previous Novembers.

Political scientists rank Donald Trump last and Abraham Lincoln first in a presidential greatness survey. Happy President’s Day, Donald.

Another House Republican announces retirement plans. Hmmm. Falling like flies.

In Canada, a N.L. appeal court has dramatically reduced a 5-year jail term given to a 74-year-old man for molesting 4 young girls, calling the sentence 'unduly long and harsh' and cutting it in half.

The French government is struggling with what to do about potentially hundreds of children whose parents were members of ISIS who died on the battlefield or are facing criminal charges.

Sweden's accelerating march toward a cashless society leaves its authorities worried.

Baltimore is the city with the highest per capita murder rate in the nation, with nearly 56 murders per 100,000 people, according to a USA TODAY analysis.

As many as 17 killed as mountain of garbage, reportedly 3-stories high, tumbles down, crushing homes and burying people in Mozambique.

Last year the number of babies French women are expected to have in their lifetimes dropped to 1.88.

Another dog food company has recalled food tainted with a euthanasia drug.

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung volcano erupted today and the photos are spooky as hell.

Fifty years ago today, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood first aired on television.

“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say, ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.” — Fred Rogers

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Good night.