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What is at risk here is the very idea of America
What is at risk here is the very idea of America: That we are a nation of laws, not of men. Those who excuse the President's conduct because of partisan loyalty betray their oath of office. But I intend to uphold mine. I voted to impeach Donald J. Trump. pic.twitter.com/4qvlOag9N5 — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 19, 2019 Tonight, the House voted to impeach the President of the United States. We all feel the weight of history in this moment, but President Trump's grave misconduct left us no choice but to impeach. Now it is incumbent on the Senate to conduct a fair trial. No one is above the law. pic.twitter.com/H6CUq506gS — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 19, 2019 Thank you @RepAdamSchiff https://t.co/OcyLP2WB3F — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) December 19, 2019 Someone said the Republican Party used to be a party of principle. But here’s the question: what principles led to the party producing & voting for Trump? This is not just an indic...
When a French Opera Goes On Strike
When French opera singers go on strike (Turn volume up) https://t.co/3zpRId5vRj — Sophie Pedder (@PedderSophie) December 17, 2019
Molly Pease and Jimena Sarno's installation "Score for the Near Future" at 18th Street Arts Center
#MollyPease 's interpretation of #JimenaSarno 's installation "Score for the Near Future" was beautiful! ✨ 🔊 Tomorrow is the last day to see the sound and sculpture installation. 👁⏳Jimena Sarno will be present from 1-4pm at our Main Gallery with hot cider! pic.twitter.com/m3yeUj4q19 — 18thStreetArtsCenter (@18thStreetArts) December 14, 2019 Molly Pease used song to open up hidden aspects of of Jimena Sarno 's installation "Score for the Near Future" at 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica last night. Such a moving performance. Saturday, December 14, 2019 is the last day to see the sound and sculpture installation. Jimena Sarno will be present from 1-4pm at the Main Gallery with hot cider! 18th Street Campus 1639 18th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404
Season's Greetings
Love this card from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Reminds me again of the many holiday seasons that I have spent in Japan. Especially the year that I spent chasing Hiroshige in Tokyo.
Greta Thunberg Is TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year
“Adults didn’t take care of these problems, so we have to take care of them, and not be like older generations in their complacency.” - Greta Thunberg Greta Thunberg Is TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year https://t.co/ukEge4JAGl — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) December 11, 2019 “Well I am telling you there is hope. I have seen it. But it does not come from governments or corporations. It comes from the people.” Here’s a small part from my speech today at the #cop25 in Madrid. pic.twitter.com/Dg8pz969yS — Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) December 11, 2019 Wow, this is unbelievable! I share this great honour with everyone in the #FridaysForFuture movement and climate activists everywhere. #climatestrike https://t.co/2t2JyA6AnM pic.twitter.com/u4JUD4cgCz — Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) December 11, 2019 “No one is too small to have an impact and change the world.” Congratulations to Time’s Person of the Year @GretaThunberg who continues to prove just how tru...
Trump was the central player in this corrupt scheme
The famous question from the Watergate hearings was, "What did the President know, and when did he know it?" We don't have to ask that of President Trump. He knew everything, and from the beginning. How? President Trump was the central player in this corrupt scheme. pic.twitter.com/FQHiapeCrK — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 9, 2019 You know why @realDonaldTrump didn’t send his lawyer to today’s @HouseJudiciary #ImpeachmentHearing ? Because @realDonaldTrump sent his lawyer to Ukraine instead, to cheat our elections. — Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) December 9, 2019 . @RepSwalwell : "Mr. Goldman, would you welcome the problem of having 8,000 documents given to you from the White House?" Goldman: "It would be a wonderful problem to have." Swalwell: "How many have they given you?" Goldman: "Zero." pic.twitter.com/XutMNvd8Ks — House Intelligence Committee (@HouseIntel) December 9, 2019
Glory to Hong Kong
This boy protesting today while playing violin has become an instant icon. He’s playing “Glory to Hong Kong” - the defacto protest anthem. pic.twitter.com/FBjQlZukiO — Joshua Potash 🆘 (@JoshuaPotash) December 9, 2019
There Is No Planet B
Taking care of our planet, is a matter of looking after our own home. We can no longer exploit the earth’s resources—the trees, water, air and minerals—with no care for the coming generations. I support young people’s protests at governments’ inaction over the climate crisis. — Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) December 5, 2019
The Arts Can Bring Us Together
"One of the ways America will heal is through the arts." - Nancy Pelosi #cnntownhall @TeamPelosi — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) December 6, 2019 "The great instrument of moral good is the imagination". - Percy Shelley Quoted by Speaker Nancy Pelosi at #CNNtownhall @TeamPelosi https://t.co/y0ojIXJKma — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) December 6, 2019 This moment was made for Nancy Pelosi https://t.co/OsUXbU3JkS — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) December 6, 2019
Powerful New Biden Ad
This Biden ad will do 10m+ views on twitter tonight. Pro tip: Campaigns should stop buying TV time and start spending heavily on powerful digital ads, hard hitting, no bullshit rapid response (counter-punch) and build a cultural narrative against Trump. pic.twitter.com/NwejSFy7Cy — Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) December 5, 2019 We MUST INVEST in our own culture strategy that is unapologetic about our vision for our country. We need the artists, story-tellers, musicians, the writers, the creators, the meme makers, the designers, the filmmakers, the DJs, the 280 character wizards, the tik tok dancers... — Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) December 5, 2019
Professor Karlan Brings the Heat
Any one of us can recognize that this is an abuse of power. #DefendOurDemocracy https://t.co/pos2Q4os0d — Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) December 4, 2019 Prof. Pamela Karlan: "What has happened in the case today is something that I do not think we have ever seen before -- a President who has doubled down on violating his oath to faithfully execute the laws and to protect and defend the Constitution." #ImpeachmentHearings pic.twitter.com/FxYpfOdt5f — The Hill (@thehill) December 4, 2019 Stanford Law School's Pamela Karlan: "When Pres. Trump invited—indeed, demanded—foreign involvement in our upcoming election, he struck at the very heart of what makes this a 'republic.'" "That demand...constituted an abuse of power." https://t.co/T7ONhXv599 #ImpeachmentHearings pic.twitter.com/AJT1ewdCTM — ABC News (@ABC) December 4, 2019 Professor Karlan of Stanford with a solid example: say you live in Louisiana and a natural disas...
Clear and Present Danger
President Trump has sought foreign intervention in US elections—twice. Even in the midst of this impeachment inquiry, Trump declared: not only should Ukraine investigate the Bidens, but China should, too. He poses a real and present danger to the integrity of the next election. pic.twitter.com/7u9C8Q4B52 — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 3, 2019 Trump has sought foreign intervention in US elections—twice. Even in the midst of this impeachment inquiry, Trump declared: not only should Ukraine investigate the Bidens, but China should, too. He poses a real and present danger to the integrity of the next election.
Students from Harvard and Yale Unite in Climate Action
Students of @DivestHarvard & @FossilFreeYale have rushed the field to disrupt the #HarvardYale game. They are calling for the universities to divest from fossil fuels and to stop contributing to the planet's destruction. 🌍 #NobodyWins pic.twitter.com/I5K3EV5mmD — Minh Ngo (@minhtngo) November 23, 2019 'Nobody wins': Harvard-Yale game delayed by climate change activists https://t.co/AF36QlQ7Pb — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) November 23, 2019 So, @TomSteyer @PeteButtigieg @CoryBooker @amyklobuchar @JulianCastro and @SenWarren all have strong ties to Harvard or Yale. It'd be awfully nice to see them saluting the students and alums who used the Game today to demand fossil fuel divestment. Politics comes in many forms! — Bill McKibben (@billmckibben) November 23, 2019
Rep Adam Schiff's powerful closing statement sums up the entire Impeachment Hearing
You MUST watch @RepAdamSchiff 's powerful closing statement that sums up the entire #ImpeachmentHearing : "There is nothing more dangerous than an unethical president who believes they are above the law." "We are better than that." pic.twitter.com/IwKdILl0v7 — Zac Petkanas (@Zac_Petkanas) November 21, 2019 Chills. When you are as awesome and brilliant as Adam Schiff, and it is finally your time to CLOSE...you step up and knock the ever-loving sh*t out of it. And that’s exactly what he just did. BOOM!!! Mic drop. Walk off. History. Impeach this traitor. — Jason Overstreet (@JasonOverstreet) November 21, 2019
What Trump did wasn’t minor or just stupid.
What Trump did wasn’t minor or just stupid. A president seeking foreign interference to help his re-election is as bad as it gets. That he used extortion and urgently needed aid to an ally under attack puts it beyond the pale. — Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) November 21, 2019
Dr. Fiona Hill Brings the Truth
You can watch Dr. Fiona Hill read here entire opening statement in today's Trump impeachment inqury hearing here: pic.twitter.com/AW4fgCokiO — Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) November 21, 2019 Fiona Hill - "The unfortunate truth is that Russia was the foreign power that systematically attacked our democratic institutions in 2016. This is the public conclusion of our intelligence agencies, confirmed in bipartisan Congressional reports. It is beyond dispute."
Must Watch! Rep. Schiff's Closing Remarks After Sondland's Testimony
Schiff closing FTW. Wow. Well done. pic.twitter.com/vFrxnQauIv — Scott Dworkin (@funder) November 20, 2019
Transgender Day of Remembrance
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the memory of those we’ve lost—at least 22 trans and gender non-conforming people killed this year—and recommit to ridding this hate-filled violence from our society. Everyone deserves to live open and proud and free without fear. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 20, 2019 Hateful acts of anti-trans violence have claimed far too many lives—many whose names we’ll never know. Today we honor them. To those who continue to face discrimination & violence due to transphobia: I see you, I love you, & will never stop fighting for you. #TDoR2019 — Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) November 20, 2019
Sondland Bombshell!
"At the express direction of the President of the United States... " - Ambassador Sondland — Samantha Power (@SamanthaJPower) November 20, 2019 "Was there a quid pro quo? With regard to the requested White House call and White House meeting, the answer was yes." Thoughts and prayer to Republican talking points — Michelle Goldberg (@michelleinbklyn) November 20, 2019 "Was there a quid pro quo?" "The answer is yes." - Ambassador Gordon Sondland #DefendOurDemocracy — Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) November 20, 2019 LIVE: House Impeachment Inquiry Hearing https://t.co/mf014FkCDE — CSPAN (@cspan) November 20, 2019 Schiff now methodically getting Sondland to confirm that Trump met the test for bribery: connecting " an official act" to something "of great value" to Trump. — Jackson Diehl (@JacksonDiehl) November 20, 2019
Yes Indeed! Prime Time closing statement by Rep Adam Schiff
The question is: Are we prepared to accept that a president can leverage official acts to get an investigation of a political rival? Our Founding Fathers drafted the remedy of impeachment so we would have a mechanism when corruption comes from the highest office in the land. pic.twitter.com/D2OxRRwVPN — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) November 20, 2019 Powerful closing from @RepAdamSchiff https://t.co/YHtu1yadVe — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) November 20, 2019
Because this is America! And here, right matters.
Because this is America! And here, right matters. - #LtColVindman https://t.co/cFsrpJFxPk — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) November 19, 2019
quid pro quo, bribe, bribery, extortion, ambiguity
📈Top searches, in order: quid pro quo, bribe, bribery, extortion, ambiguity — Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) November 19, 2019 Key moment. @RepAdamSchiff explains how "bribery" applies here. I detailed some of this. "Bribery" frame is relevant both to Trump's solicitation of a thing of value from Zelensky *and* to the idea that failure to consummate the scheme isn't a defense: https://t.co/TtnwKCEbCK pic.twitter.com/GBvrZS4zpm — Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) November 19, 2019
UCLA Alumni Association Spreads the Love
Twelve paintings by renowned artist @greggchadwick ’81 bring the @UCLANursing ’s history to life, adorning the hallways of the Factor Building. Read the full story here: https://t.co/fPrXpsyaB7 . pic.twitter.com/yk4q3CFM2x — UCLA Alumni (@UCLA_Alumni) November 17, 2019
Thank you Amb. Yovanovitch for your service for the last 33 years, and for your bravery today.
Yovanovitch ends her testimony to applause from the public pic.twitter.com/wBO1xF1Rx7 — Miriam Elder (@MiriamElder) November 15, 2019
Witness Intimidation is a Crime
Here is @RepAdamSchiff reading Trump's real time tweets about Marie Yovanovitch. Marie Yovanovitch: It's very intimidating. Schiff: Some us here take witness intimidation very very seriously. #ImpeachmentHearing pic.twitter.com/A4FQH1Vbpe — Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) November 15, 2019 Shame on you @realDonaldTrump ! This tweet is witness intimidation and wildly inappropriate. #ImpeachmentHearings #Yovanovitch pic.twitter.com/YdlUyprDhq — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) November 15, 2019 Dude! You realize she’s testifying LIVE?! Amb. Yovanovitch will respond to this tweet...yup, there it is. You just made her case of intimidation. Is no one in the room with you? https://t.co/RdKg7VqqVg — Michael Steele (@MichaelSteele) November 15, 2019 Shame on you @realDonaldTrump ! This tweet is witness intimidation and wildly inappropriate. #ImpeachmentHearings #Yovanovitch pic.twitter.com/uMsKsSpP1V — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) November 15,...
Artist Dread Scott 'Freedom or death!': bringing America's largest slave revolt back to life
Performance artist Dread Scott recreates the largely untold story of the 1811 slave rebellion in southern Louisiana. Winding through old plantation country, petrochemical plants and the city of New Orleans, the Guardian followed re-enactors along the route Kick ass new video about @SlaveRebellion , just went up on the Guardian’s website ‘Freedom or death’: a slave rebellion returns to life – video https://t.co/tB0FOwkT5a — Dread Scott (@DreadScottArt) November 14, 2019
Exculpatory
. @SpeakerPelosi just threw some shade at Donald Trump: "All this milieu is a seeking of the truth. It's called an inquiry. If the president has something that is exculpatory—Mr. President that means you have anything that shows your innocence—then he should make that known." pic.twitter.com/EwU8l1i6hK — Mother Jones (@MotherJones) November 14, 2019
Happy Impeachment Day! - Watch Live
WATCH LIVE: @HouseIntel public hearing with Ambassador Bill Taylor and George Kent. They will testify about Trump's efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, and the effect it had on our national security: https://t.co/GwGcBZMZGC — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) November 13, 2019
New Podcast on Powerful Women Artists from the Getty Museum
Vital New Podcast on Powerful Women Artists from the Getty Museum Alice Neel Viva la Mujer Lee Krasner Deal with It Betye Saar Your Particular Jellybean Helen Frankenthaler Let ’er Rip Yoko Ono A Kind of Meeting Point Eva Hesse Oh, More Absurdity From the Getty: Radical Women What was it like to be a woman making art during the feminist and civil rights movements? In this season of Recording Artists, host Helen Molesworth delves into the lives and careers of six women artists spanning several generations. Hear them describe, in their own words, their work, relationships, and feelings about the ongoing march of feminism. Contemporary artists and art historians join the conversation, offering their own perspectives on the recordings and exploring what it meant—and still means—to be a woman and an artist. This podcast is based on interviews from the 1960s and ’70s by Cindy Nemser and Barbara Rose, drawn from the archives of the Getty Research Institute.
The NRA is weaker than they’ve ever been,’ says Shannon Watts
‘The NRA is weaker than they’ve ever been,’ says @shannonrwatts founder of gun violence prevention group Moms Demand Action https://t.co/HdZu0xSUXc — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) November 10, 2019
30 Years Ago Today - The Berlin Wall Came Down
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier are standing where the Berlin Wall's "death strip" once stood. They filled in the cracks of the Wall with colorful roses in a tribute to the many who died trying to cross it. #BerlinWall30 #Mauerfall30 pic.twitter.com/762LTlqKkU — DW Politics (@dw_politics) November 9, 2019 🛠 #BerlinWall30 "We build too many walls and not enough bridges." ~ Isaac Newton pic.twitter.com/Zt7XU7TU0r — Paul Holdengraber (@holdengraber) November 9, 2019 Checkpoint Charlie Steven Van Zandt Checkpoint Charlie Walls so wide, can't get around it Walls so high, can't climb over Gotta come down Checkpoint Charlie Brothers and sisters on the other side Livin' in the shadow of a wall so high Make me wanna cry I know that someday we'll be together If we really want it Nothin' that hurts gonna last forever Why do we let it happen Or is it that we d...
Blue Wave
Proud of all the Americans who showed up to vote yesterday, electing a set of hopeful, forward-thinking leaders primed to protect Medicaid, draw fair voting maps, and reduce gun violence. A great night for our country—one that’ll leave a lasting legacy. — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 6, 2019
Extortion
'Extortion' has an additional specific meaning: "the act or practice of extorting by a public official acting under color of office." https://t.co/KwIFT4o2IC — Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) November 5, 2019 Now that the extortion plot has been confirmed, it's important to reiterate that Trump and Giuliani above all wanted a *public statement* from Ukraine. This was key to their disinformation tactics, which Bannon has explained well. @paulwaldman1 and me: https://t.co/KDkgEwonjX — Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) November 5, 2019 📈'Insidious' is seeing an 1800% spike in searches today. https://t.co/9v49cMSdKd — Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) November 5, 2019
