We must do something. It will be hard but the time is now. You must act. Be bold. Be courageous. Americans are counting on you.
motherjones:

Gabby Giffords’ handwritten testimony, delivered by her today at the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on gun violence.
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motherjones:

Gabby Giffords’ handwritten testimony, delivered by her today at the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on gun violence.

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President Barack Obama takes the oath of office in an official swearing-in ceremony at the White House. January 20, 2013.

My favorite part of this?

Sasha Obama: Good job, Daddy.
Barack Obama: I did it!
Sasha Obama: You didn’t mess up.

SO SASSY. I LOVE IT.

Maddow continues to drop truthbombs. Watch your feet.

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apio:

TAMMY BALDWIN, the Senator-Elect from Wisconsin, will become the first openly gay person ever elected to Senate.

MAZIE HIRONO, the Senator-Elect from Hawaii, will become the first Asian-American woman in Senate.

TAMMY DUCKWORTH, the Representative-Elect for Illinois, will become the first disabled female veteran elected to the House of Reps. (she lost both her legs in the Iraq War).

Tonight is one for the history books.

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ilovecharts:

Nate Silver probability map vs. Actual map

I believe in Nate Silver.

ilovecharts:

Nate Silver probability map vs. Actual map

I believe in Nate Silver.

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