Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

 Ahh, the good ole days, where the Republican Party drums up a war based on false pretenses and a thirst for blood. After seeing how the Navy has lost billions of dollars of planes in the ocean, I'm not so sure this won't turn out like Iraq or Afghanistan. It's bleak. It's stupid. And Congress needs to step in, but we know they won't. Trump has been played by Bibi once again. Hold onto your butts.  Here are your highlights:  Iran won't go down easily .  Bitcoin bill passes. I look forward to this going terribly.   9th Circuit plans to crown Trump as our king.  At what point does the media acknowledge that the anti-DEI movement is segregationism?   The Trump agenda is wildly unpopular.  Not sure why any Dem would vote with their Republican "friends." The NYC mayoral race looks to be Cuomo-bound . Dissappointing and a lesson for "democratic socialist." Discuss your policies, not the establishment itself. Bernie never won for a reason.  I am Fr...

 Another day in tyranny. It's remarkable how we can come to work every day and still perform effectively. Humans are resilient. Or in denial. I know too many who are in denial. They didn't protest. They don't stay up to date with the news. Ahh, the privilege.  Here are your highlights:  A judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate NIH grants .  Republicans have no idea how much we, the people, like Medicaid .  Retail sales slow down .  We have a right-wing domestic terrorism problem in this country.  Trump orders ICE to hunt down people in Chicago and New York.  Trump has screwed up the Iran deal big time. Are we headed for a regime change war?  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Chicago showed out. We came. We saw. We said "Fuck Donald Trump." And did it peacefully with humor, delight, and kindness. That was the largest crowd I've ever seen. The energy was fantastic. I took a ton of photos, but I'm unsure if any of them are good. I'll sort through them over the next couple of days.  On another note, I hope everyone had a lovely Father's Day. I went swimming with our girls. It was awesome.  Here are your highlights:  Trump wants to occupy more Democratic cities.   The big parade was a big flop .  The man who murdered a Minnesota Democrat has been found . The Republican Party continues to add blood to its hands.  Farmers are going to be pissed .  Sen. Mike Lee is a garbage person. A vile, ugly, garbage person .  Always grifting. Trump phones .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 No Kings. We're a democracy (well, what's left of one). I'll be in Chicago ; if anyone wants to link up, feel free to hit me up. My DMs are open on BlueSky. Let's go. Tomorrow is a continuation of our protest against this authoritarian regime.  Here are your highlights: Israel attacks Iran . Take out the top military leaders and nuclear scientists.  Thugs. Republicans and their Gestapo are thugs. Sen. Padilla was assaulted at a press conference .  Activist judges let Trump off the hook with the National Guard.  Red State governors puff their chests at protesters . They just love their freedom.  The Real Cost of Trump's parade .  Silicon Valley's obsession with AI is cult-like. Zuckerberg's quest for "super intelligence" is about power .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

I'm preparing for anything this weekend. It appears the Trump administration is ratcheting up its assault on our First Amendment rights. I'm taking a page out of the Hong Kong protests and wearing all black, stocking up on water, snacks, and memory cards. I hope to take photos and chronicle the protest on Saturday. A friend of mine has done it in the past, and we'll be in tandem. Onward. Forward.  Here are your highlights:   Even Republicans are wary of Trump's parade .  Tragedy in India. A plane crash carrying 242 people .  Corruption on top of corruption . Bukele and Trump made a deal with the devil.  ICE "special elite" teams to head to Blue State cities. Conveniently, no Red States like Texas have seen ICE raids.  Unemployment. No recession. ..yet. No Marines should be arresting citizens . This is not what they swore to uphold.  I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Protest. Keep them up. It works . It drives Trump mad, and it works. Bullies hate being punched back. They hate the optics. No Kings on Saturday in Chicago. See you there.  Here are your highlights: LAPD is cracking down on protesters with facial recognition software .  Famous TikTok star detained.  Something has always been off with Tulsi Gabbard. Her admitting she used AI for the JFK files is telling .  Over 50,000 killed in Gaza by the IDF . Likely, there's more to count. Israel must face the consequences.  It's grim. It's unprecedented. Trump rallies in Ft Bragg . AI is bad. AI is bad. AI is terrible. People are becoming obsessed with ChatGPT and spiraling into severe delusions .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 An old friend was live-streaming the LA protests yesterday, and let me tell you, it was so peaceful. The most peaceful protest I'd ever seen. It was a beautiful protest full of browns, blacks, and whites. The flags were flying in the air as the priests were assembled in prayer. The idea that the Marines need to be called is in manufactured. Wag the dog type nonsense. No Kings.  Here are your highlights:  RFK Jr. seems to hate vaccines . It's frighteningly stupid.  Nike an investigation .  I'll say this again and again. Get the guns . Take them from everyone.  Republican Mark Green to retire unexpectedly.   Zuck is recruiting people to create "superintelligence." I bet this goes as well as the Metaverse.  RIP Sly Stone . One of the most creative musical performers ever.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message.

 The Trump administration has not thought through its battle with LA . Historically, it has not ended well for the government. AND with a post-COVID world, the people of LA are fed up with any type of government. I lived in LA. It's not what Hollywood portrays, and each suburb of the city is ready to defend its own. But wee little Stephen Miller has a vendetta against everyone who made fun of him while he was growing up, so the troops will arrive, and people may die. God help us all.  Here are your highlights:  Kilmar Abrego Garcia was brought back and faces (fake) charges.  Israel is racking up more points. Seize the ship with Greta Thunberg .  Veterans protest cuts to the VA .  ICE keeps wearing masks. It's cowardice, and they need to be identified and then put on trial .  Tesla's suffering is extraordinary .  Asians had a big night at the Tonys. Congrats! Even though the FEMA chief didn't know there was a hurricane season. It's begun .  I...

The girls are fighting. It finally happened. Trump vs. Musk has begun . Let them fight. It was inevitable; this is how Trump's orbit works. Elon's drug use and the loss in Wisconsin added fuel to this fire. I can only hope it gets uglier.  Here are your highlights:  Judge says enough to the Trump administration. The idiocy of the DOGE cuts "munchable." A Massachusetts high schooler was granted bond after being detained by ICE.  Another judge says "fuck off" to Trump. This time it's regarding Harvard and international students .  Someone please primary Ro Khanna.   The media love to give Trump credit for the job market . It will be interesting to see how they cover the economy if a recession occurs, with the TACO tariff king still not understanding how anything works at all. I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 It's Thursday. The NBA Finals start tonight for those who care. It'll be interesting to see how the ratings perform as two relatively small-market teams go head-to-head. Or will tornadoes shut down everything? Speaking of which, I listened to this fascinating podcast about tornadoes on Short Wave . You should, too, if you're into weather. Go OKC!  Here are your highlights:  So they can return the people they deport .  Hurricane season is upon us, and FEMA is understaffed and unprepared thanks to Trump.  Ruh-roh. Unemployment .  China is kicking our ass.   Another travel ban. The Trump administration is racist.   Remembering Harvey Milk .  West Virginia women need to move to Illinois .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

So, do laws matter? Can the Trump administration keep ignoring court orders? Is this thing on? I know judges want to keep things calm and orderly, but contempt is a thing. Putting folks in jail is a thing. It's time.  Here are your highlights:  Student-led U of I medication abortion bill passes in Illinois.  Rewriting history. Trump vs. Biden and weird conspiracies . Trump is in decline, Jake Tapper.  Killing PBS .  Nazi Barbie is a fuckin idiot .  The Boulder victims have been traumatized.   AI still doesn't work. Yet we're entirely overtaken by it. With Republicans refusing to regulate, an industry that VERY MUCH needs regulations.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I caused a little bit of a ruckus on Bluesky yesterday. I called out Dems for not running Jodi Ernst's "we're all going to die" everywhere. Where are the attacks? Where's the messaging around this horrible big bill? I could cut that clip, hell, I might just do it. I'm normally patient and pragmatic, but that quote seems like a layup. Run it. It's what Republicans think of us and their constituents. Death panels. The government doesn't care about grandma. Old people die. I think we need better communicators for this moment.  Here are your highlights:  Canadians say fuck off to Florida .  It's probably bad that the head of FEMA didn't know there's a hurricane season .  RIP Jonathan Joss . May your killer rot in jail forever. Homophobia is an awful thing. We must stop the hate.  Canadian wildfires. Climate change keeps on coming .  Law firms that caved to Trump are losing business. Karma.  Is the honeymoon over for Trump and Loomer? Let the...

 Summer is here. Everyone was out this weekend. They were grilling, swimming, and fishing. It's funny how much the weather affects our being. I did a six-mile hike, sat in the sun, and cleaned the place. All in all, a chill weekend. A solid start to Pride month.  Here are your highlights:  Hurricane season is here , and the Trump administration couldn't care less.  8 people were burned in an antisemitic attack .  Ukraine attacks Russia with drones.   The Trump budget would kill science research.   Leave trans folks alone .  Volcanic eruption in Italy. First time since 2014.   I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

Is the facade breaking? It appears that the Trump administration is facing some personnel issues. Could this be the beginning of the crumbling? I sure hope so. They can't pay people enough to join the administration, Stephen Miller is flailing, and the FBI is crying about being in an office and working. Tends to happen when you hire the worst fucking people.  Here are your highlights:  The White House acknowledges that it deported people without criminal records.  Make America Healthy Again is fictional AI conspiracy slop .  Gray whales are dying in San Francisco .  China is running circles around the Trump administration.  SCOTUS hates immigrants .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I was planning a trip up north this weekend, but everything is so damn expensive. I wish the government would regulate hotels from price gouging. $900 for one night?! What are we doing here? Who taught you to be so damn evil. So, I'm staying home, hiking, and then cleaning up the home. A bland, but much-needed weekend.  Here are your highlights: Is Trump's ban on gender affirming care for prisoners unconstitutional?  TACO Trump. This might be the funniest thing to come out of Wall Street .  Marco Rubio brings back the Yellow Peril .  The failings of Trump. Making America the 1980s . Deporting a 4-year-old to death.   Japan's rice crisis .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Day 1 of trying to cut back on caffeine, and I'm already losing my mind. Well, not really; I'm just tired. Like staring at the wall to watch paint dry, tired. I can't make it even one day. That's a problem, isn't it?  Here are your highlights: Bring back pandemics!  IDF has been targeting children. The doctors on the ground have confirmed it . Israel is full of war criminals.  Predatory medical lenders . I've been the victim of this, and it's awful. Sooooo, we're going to ignore that January 6th happened. And right-wing extremists don't exist.   Elon is failing everywhere.  - Every failed SpaceX launch makes Obama's decision to end the Constellation program more logical. Space exploration is merely science fiction at this point. We have the planet we're supposed to be on. It's cool to think of where we can go, but we don't have the technology or the right folks in charge to make that happen.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this messag...

 A very much needed vacation. Time away is nice, but time away and at a fun Midwestern "resort" is even better. I rarely do things like that, but the kiddos enjoyed almost every second of it. Waterpark, arcade, games, cupcakes, you name it. I only wish I made enough money to do it more often. I hope you all had a lovely Memorial Day weekend.  Here are your highlights:  NPR punches back . Penguin poop is good for the environment .  Trump has made the Ukraine and Russia talks worse.  No one likes Elon Musk, and it's hilarious.   Tragedy in Liverpool . Southwest is going to start charging for bags. Because why would anyone in the airline industry care about their customers?   Consumers are dumb. I can't stress this enough. The economy runs on vibes.   I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Ever get potentially bad news and don't know how to handle it? That's me today. Hoping for the best.  Here are your highlights: House Republicans pass a bill to kill children . 2 killed at the Israeli Embassy . I'm sure Republicans will react calmly.  Potential new aid sites in Gaza . When you lose JD Vance , you've lost everyone.  COVID Boosters are now only for those 65 and up. They're trying to kill more people. It's the cruelty.  OpenAI acquires io for $6.5 billion . They're doubling down on the stupid.  Elon Musk plans to drop robotaxis in Austin . This will not go well.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 The corruption is the point. Every meme coin, every transaction, every tariff—it's all meant to shake down countries to gift and enrich the Trump family. It's out in the open, and as we know, if it were a Democrat, there would already be nonstop headlines and jail time for the entire criminal enterprise. But thanks to John Roberts and his cohort of activist judges, it continues on, in plain sight.  Here are your highlights: "Not a detail guy." The Trump Organization to build a $1.5 billion golf course in Vietnam .  DHS is ALSO a criminal organization .  RFK Jr. is going to get us all killed. CDC is not allowed to talk about diseases .  Target FAFO .  Banning cellphones in schools is a good thing . Keep it up, America.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I woke up today and everything hurt. Bones. Back. Legs. I'm officially that old. WHICH MEANS. I'm old enough to remember "death panels." The GOP screaming that Dems were killing grandma. And yet today, the GOP is willing to kill grandma for tax cuts for the rich. It's truly the most Christian thing they can do.  Here are your highlights:  Palm Springs bombing : What we know.  ICE is awful. They made another deportation error.   30 million brace for more deadly storms .  More news on the Mexican ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge . How a rural hospital could cost Utah millions .  Israel levels Gaza to no end .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Another week—another week of chaos. I'm not sure how we're handling this, but we're here, which says something about our resilience. The weather was nice this weekend, and I was able to go on two hikes. It's amazing what getting outside can do for your mental health. Maybe I need to plan a camping trip... Here are your highlights: The New York Times really went after Ms. Rachel .  Sad news, President Biden has been diagnosed with cancer .  Ice Cream recall . FOR PLASTIC.  Trump's big bill will hurt Americans. It's a massive tax cut for the rich while fucking over the poor.  " Golden Dome ," it's clear that Republicans aren't serious about anything.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 It's graduation weekend on campus. This year is special because I'll be attending and supporting an intern I've mentored the past year. Sometimes you meet people at the right time. I don't have too much hope for this next generation that is terminally online, but this one intern can set the world on fire. It's been a bright spot in the most challenging year of my life. So yes, there's still good to be experienced in this world, which keeps me going.  Here are your highlights: Air traffic controllers in Denver lost contact on Monday. Not sure I'll be flying anytime soon.  Greatest economy ever! Or a recession around the corner.   With the cuts to higher education , it is clear the Trump administration has no idea what federal funding does. Research, technology, and more depend on this funding. It's ridiculously stupid to let America fall behind.  Make water less safe to drink!  Comey, welcome to the resistance ?  Plastic face Kristi Noem wants to turn...

 The corruption is the point. It's all out in the open. It's everywhere. The Trump administration is for sale, and they're advertising it in the Middle East. The media is reporting all of this like it's normal. It's not. And Democrats need to be screaming about it daily.  Here are your highlights: SCOTUS to hear arguments about birthright citizenship . The Roberts court loves to set the Constitution on fire.  This seems unreal, but it's real. Poland prepares for a Russian invasion .  DOJ is up to some shady shit . Charges a Russian researcher who has an anti-Russian stance.  Climate Change is real. NOT TO REPUBLICANS .  Wal-Mart begins raising prices.  So much winning.  In a hilarious AI failure, Elon's AI Grok can't stop talking about "white genocide." I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Give me a plane. I can't afford it, but if you're listening, Qatar, I would love a private plane. I want one with an air bar and an air lounge—one of those fancy ones like Casey was on . All corruption, all the time. It's in plane sight (pun intended) and the media can't call it out. What are we doing? Here are your highlights:  Mayor Pete to President Pete? Look, nobody has impressed me more than Pete after Trump won. HOWEVER, to think America would elect a gay man...I'm not buying that. Homophobia in this country has heightened. And it's not only in the Republican party.  Anti-trans folks are weakening our military.   Oklahoma Super Indentent is a wackodoodle.  Hey y'all. Concentration camps aren't cool .  Fuck Gavin Newsom . What a total turncoat this guy has become.  Medicaid cuts are wildly unpopular. Dems need to hammer this home.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 It's almost summer, which means summer camps, pool time, and getting tan. It's the little things that help us survive all of this chaos. Our pool opens at the end of the month. Let's go! Here are your highlights: RFK Jr. is not only dumb, he's an idiot.  Dems call for investigation into Library of Congress upheaval .  Trump goes to the Middle East to accept more bribes.  French Champagne makers are pissed at the tariffs .  Jake Tapper is a piece of shit. He has a new book out about Biden's health. Nary a word about Trump's decline.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 We had a fantastic birthday weekend. We laughed, ate dim sum, and saw the Minecraft movie. One thing is for sure: if you ever want to write a screenplay, go ahead and do it. The Minecraft movie is proof that anyone can make a movie. Never doubt yourself Here are your highlights: Forget babies named after TV show characters. People today are naming kids after trees.   DHS is threatening to jail more Democrats . It's here.  Cutting Medicaid is cruel and also wildly unpopular. So, of course, Republicans want to move forward with it.  Hurting the poor to benefit the rich. BUT BUDGETS. DEFICITS. FISCAL CONSERVATISM.  Worms in meat .  Dismantling NOAA threatens monitoring of Carbon Dioxide.   Mock, Paper, Scissors had me laughing out loud. Pope poses as the President.   I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

I'm older today, and I feel it. Every bone is cracking. I grunt when I get out of a chair.  But then I went outside, and it was nice out. Genuinely nice out. And I felt young again. I'm technically middle-aged now, but I don't feel like it. I still feel just as clueless as I was when I was 21. The world feels just as chaotic. I'm lucky to be here after all I've been through, especially in the past two years. I'm proud of myself.  Here are your highlights:  Saint Babbit of QAnon . Drifty makes the case that the Republican Party is no longer a party, but a religion.  Pronatalists are weird .  NEW POPE! CHICAGO POPE! The Right is Pissed .  AI is crap. AI is a scam. And people should not bring people back from the dead .  A Hungarian spy operation was uncovered by Ukraine. I am Frank Chow and I approve this message 

 I get older tomorrow. It's an off year with nothing to celebrate except that I'm here, I'm still learning, and we have two amazing daughters. Life, when you simplify it like that, makes it easier. All the chaos that surrounds us, all the terrible shit going on, at the core of it I'm luck to have my family. So tomorrow, I'll cheers to another year on this planet.  Here are your highlights: Asians behaving badly - Outgoing U of Michigan president is a coward . Anyone else weirded out by how much power Laura Loomer has? Our governor in Illinois is doing it right.   The Supreme Court is all about the vibes .  Time to do a wellness check on Sen. Fetterman.  Trump reports more children. ICE needs to be drowned in a bathtub . That'd be a real DOGE cut.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

Kristi Noem is visiting Springfield, Illinois. If you want to go cause some good trouble. I can't make it, but here are some sign ideas.  Noemone asked for you to visit Leave us a-noem Kristi says she's a "patriot." Noem she's not. Noem more deportations without due process! Would rather deal with a garden Noem. Here are your highlights: Federal judge orders North Carolina to certify the election . New Pope! We're going to get a new Pope . Let's hope JD Vance doesn't meet this one, too.  India and Pakistan. Not good .  The courts will decide if disabled people have a right to equal healthcare .  DOGE is being run by petulant little twerps who deserved wedgies in high school.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Alcatraz! Movies! Sharks! Oh my! Trump is clearly in cognitive decline. He watches TV while he shits himself and the press prints it as fact. The failure of our media will be studied for decades . How they capitulated, how they went along with the chaos, and how they refused to stand up to the Orange Menace. It's up to us, lowly bloggers and terminally online folks, to right the ship. Onward. Forward.  Here are your highlights: Texas wants to monitor wastewater for abortion pills . I have no words.  Real ID. It only took 20 years.   Fuck the Great Lakes .  As a girl, Dad, I will stock up on Barbie Dolls.   ICE is killing people , and Congress doesn't care.  Crypto is bad. It's always been bad. It's worse now that Trump is scamming people daily.  If it were any other time, Trump would already be impeached... I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 It's another weekend, another step closer to dictatorship. People are fed up and organizing, a bright spot in a dark climate. Speaking of climate, why did we move to Illinois?! This weather is lame: rain, mud, humidity, allergies. I'm miserable.  Here are your highlights: Does a president need to uphold the Constitution? I can't believe we have to ask that.  "A slow-moving apocalypse" in the world of scientific research . There are openings for other countries to lead in science. Republicans do not understand what they're cutting. It's ignorant and detrimental.  Genocide and the occupation of Gaza .  Re-opening Alcatraz . It's all so stupid, I don't know where to begin. A criminal says we must put more criminals in hard-to-reach prisons.  Crypto is a scam. And it's hurting Americans .  We have a housing crisis on our hands .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Just the dumbest people running the country. They don't get that firing, closing operations, and drowning the government in a bathtub will lead to disasters, disease, and deaths. Or, worse, they don't care. It's ridiculous, and there seems to be no signs of stopping them. Republicans write orders like you're ordering Jimmy John's for your corporate lunch.  Here are your highlights:  NPR and PBS are on the chopping block .  Charter Schools have always been a scam to force religion on children .  55,000 on strike in LA .  Therapy can't make people less trans. HHS is led by a crackpot . Leave Trans kids alone.  DOGE! BUDGET CUTS! $1 trillion to the Pentagon! Wait, what?  Rubio is collecting new roles like Pokémon . But it's clear, he actually isn't doing shit but being a coward. He claims he can scoop citizens off the street for disagreeing with him. Come get me, Marco.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

The first 100 days of Trump were precisely what we warned everyone about. We saw chaos. Deaths. Disease. Abuses of power. And more incompetence. Of course, that means Trump is doubling and tripling down on everything from tariffs to kidnappings. It's time for Dems to punch back and stop waiting for Trump to self-destruct because who knows where that will lead. You do realize he has access to nukes, right?! Here are your highlights:  Caps win!  Jobless claims on the rise . It feels all too familiar. Recessiony even.  Protests. As Gov. Pritzker said, take to the STREETS .  MVP Harris has a word for Trump .  1 in 4 Americans believe Chinese Americans are a threat to America.  There's a lot to unpack here, but the thing that sticks out the most is that nearly half of the country thinks Asian-Americans are more loyal to their country of origin than America. We intend to continue to fight the stereotypes, misinformation, and continued Asian-Hate. I've met many As...

 I took the day off. I need a mental health day. All the things are everywhere. It's overwhelming.  Here are your highlights: Trump took a soft landing and made it into a recession. Cutting Medicaid is evil and cruel. Republicans know it , they just think their voters are stupid. Deplorables. Climate Change is taking lives. 2 dead in Pennsylvania storm .  Silicon Valley chats from hell.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message.

Anyone else ready to throw blows? I'm pissed. I'm prepared to fight. I'm aching to protest. All of this is going on, and we need to get to the streets. That's it. We're meeting this Sunday to plan our next moves.  Here are your highlights: Schumer. Not up for the fight.  Canada did its thing. Thank you .  We're in for pandemic-level supply chain issues , and consumers are not confident.  That's my governor. Pritzker tells it like it is , Dems need to get in the game.  According to Republicans, Climate Change doesn't exist .  Recession looming . And I'm not dooming.  I'm not a conspiracy guy, but it's becoming clear that DOGE is the Kremlin . Or doing everything the Kremlin would do if it had keys to the car.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 It's a Monday. And we're experiencing Constitutional crisis burnout. There is so much crap everywhere, we can hardly keep up. No one is doing enough. The urgency isn't there. And soon, tanks will be mowing citizens down on the street. I wish I were kidding. Yet, we continue on. We're resilient. We'll find a way. From recent events, Pam Bondi is going to be the one who goes too far too often. Who's your bet for fascist fallout?  Here are your highlights:  Who cares about victims of hate crimes, school violence, and child abuse? Apparently not the "Pro-Life Party." Deep-sea mining . I look forward to the Loch Ness Monster destroying submarines.  A two-year-old was deported .  Donald the "Dove," remember that? Yemen strikes kills dozens .  Pronatalists are weird .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 We made it through the week. What a week. More news than I think I can remember. Between Signalgate 2 and Judges vs. Trump, a lot is going on. It's okay to step away for a day or a weekend and take a breath. This shit is overwhelming.  Here are your highlights: Ruh roh. DeSantis is in DeTrouble .  AI is stupid. I use it occasionally for work and as a personal assistant. But this "cheating" app is too much. Come on y'all.  Under his eye. Dems need to hammer Trump on immigration. He's losing bigly. California becomes the 4th-largest economy. If the economy is the main factor in a president's term, Trump is an abject failure .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I'm neurodivergent. It was roughly five years ago. I have ADHD. I have struggled with attention, focus, and sounds my whole life. Loud sounds. Bangs. Crashes. A drop of a cup or plate. It feels painful. I've done therapy for the last couple of years, and it's helped immensely. That AND MEDS. All to say RFJ Jr. can go fuck himself. It's not a disease. We're not a hindrance or non-taxpayers (like that makes life worth anything). He's a terrible huckster who must be stopped. A vile and ignorant piece of shit.  Here are your highlights:  Nothing is stopping me from thinking Hegseth is a Russian spy.   Trump, as we know, is corrupt , but now he's crypto corrupt.  The fire in New Jersey was allegedly started by a teenager.   China is schooling Trump on tariffs . In the short term, the tariffs are stupid; in the long term, the tariffs are idiotic.  Is it time for a General Strike? I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

We have warm weather! It was nice yesterday and this morning as well. Is this the Spring shift? Or just a tease before we're back, hiding in our bathrooms, avoiding another tornado? The Midwest.  Keep the protests going. They're working. Tesla's earnings fell astronomically short , and rumor has it Elon might be leaving DOGE. Keep pushing. This is how we win. The DOGE savings aren't even saving much. It's all grievance layoffs of real hardworking and loyal Americans. Fuck Elon.  Here are your highlights: Coral Reefs are in trouble due to rising ocean temperatures. Meanwhile, Republicans gut the EPA, and we choke on bad air.   Despicable and cruel. HHS plans to cut the suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth .  60 Minutes chief resigns . CBS is bending the knee. Cowards.  RFK Jr. is a dangerous man. His "Autism" registry plan is sick . The lies he tells consistently are on par with MAGA. I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 It's Earth Day. And the sun's out. Time to get outside. I'll stop by my local food bank and make a donation. What are your plans? I feel like more and more protests are occurring, but the media keeps burying them. Remember the coverage the Tea Party got? All cuz a black man was in office. SMH. Here are your highlights: Supreme Court to decide if teachers can say the word "gay." I hate these parents so much.  ICE strikes again. Mahmoud Khalil misses the birth of his firstborn .  Climate protests .  Okay, Hegseth needed to go from the jump, but now another signal gate . Nancy Mace is nuts .  Cutting summer camps to own the Libs . I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I'm tired. Dog tired. Is it the weather? Who knows?! But holy hell, I could sleepwalk. This week will be an interesting test for democracy. Will the judges follow through? Will Trump continue to defy courts? The crisis is here, and we don't know what will happen.  Here are your highlights: SCOTUS late-night order RIP to Pope Francis . He seemed to be one of the good ones.  As others are saying, "Whiskeyleaks" - Hegseth had another Signal chat. Van Hollen calls out Newsom .  Elon Musk and DOGE are at odds with students with disabilities .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 It's a holiday weekend. Where are we protesting? I have to work today and Monday, so it's not much of a holiday for me. After being sick most of the week, I'm hoping to hike if the weather permits. Living in the rural Midwest has made my hikes a pain. It feels like we're the new Tornado Alley. Storms are coming. Here are your highlights: Sen. Van Hollen met with Kilmar Garcia . I honestly am relieved. I thought he might be dead.  Another school shooting. This time at Florida State University, where Parkland students attend. Get the guns. I can't emphasize this enough. The gun culture in America is abhorrent.  Tourism . Trump is destroying a once-thriving industry.  "You can't eradicate autism without eradicating autistic people. " Google - you in trouble .  I'm not sure there's ever been a more feckless Secretary of State than Rubio .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 The worst. We're dealing with the worst people. And when Democrats regain power (if they ever do), there needs to be trials and retribution. The amount of laws being broken is astronomical, and heads need to roll. Republicans aren't your friends, Chuck. They're treasonous sycophants. I'm over it. We're over it. I woke up pissed and I will remain pissed.  Here are your highlights: Judge Boasberg vs. the Trump administration Puerto Rico is without power. It still baffles me how Puerto Rico isn't a state, but then to neglect them is unconscionable .  Sen. Van Hollen went to El Salvador and was rejected. All the while, Republicans are doing photo sessions.  The FED is under attack. Nothing to see here .  Roblox is not safe for kids. Farmers have fucked around and found out .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I got hit by a virus. I slept in for the last two days until noon. I went to the convenience care center and don't have the flu, COVID, or strep. I'm just sick. And tired. It's no fun. My eyes are blurry, I'm fatigued, and overall meh. But the show must go on.  Here are your highlights: Democrats to El Salvador. Do it. Call Republicans out.  The judge ordered more information on the Abrego Garcia case. It's time to put someone in jail for defiance .  SNAP (food stamps) is under attack. Unconscionable . All so billionaires can get a tax cut.  Higher Ed punches back .  Trump's weird obsession with showerheads and other appliances .  Gov. Josh Shapiro was firebombed . Domestic terrorism is getting worse by the day.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

  Happy Bon Iver Day! With all the chaos, it's good that artists are still creating. We need escapes, we need joy where we can get it. I'm going to be blasting the latest record all weekend. How about y'all? Where are you finding your escapes?  Here are your highlights:  Driftglass vs. David Brooks. Tanking the economy to own the Libs and enrich our friends .  Republicans pass the SAVE Act.  They want to bring about The Handmaid's Tale.  Remember the Epstein files?! They were probably difficult to release when Trump was good friends with Epstein. Ghislaine Maxwell is going to the Supreme Court .  RFK Jr. is a dangerous loon .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Everything is a sandbox for Temu Hitler (h/t Tengrain), and we're all the toys. At least that's what his latest stunt with tariffs feels like. It's clear he has no idea what he's doing. He's suffering from cognitive decline. Yet there's not a single headline like Biden received. I've been a media critic for a long time now, and, sadly, none of them have the strength to tell the truth. It's almost as if they want him to be king.  Here are your highlights: Democrats call it "market manipulation." EGGS ICE needs to be destroyed. The conditions detainees are going through are awful. China is so winning. Get in front of people, talk your shit, Democrats target Republican districts .  We're all gang members now. I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

This is the last wine class of the semester. I'm focused on finding my escapes, and teaching is one of them. Tonight's class will be fun, as it's about finding the right pairing for the right occasion. We've created a nice community of folks who are interested in learning. As I teach "always be learning," that makes me feel some sort of good.  Here are your highlights:  Planned Parenthood is under attack . Women deserve healthcare.  We don't talk about bees enough. Maybe it's time to become a beekeeper? The tariff war is stupid . China said, "Bring it on." Small town fights back and wins. ICE can be fought. Do it.   Higher Ed needs to get feisty . Northwestern and Cornell have funding frozen. Students need to protest everywhere. This will have dire consequences if the youth don't wake up.  IRS chief resigns.  - over sensitive data. DOGE must be stopped.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 The days of horribleness are starting to blur. It fogs up the eyes and makes your head hurt. Yet we march on. That's what we have to do. I doubt most are aware of what we face this month, but on April 20th, we might be at the end. If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act , we're in dark territory. We have less than two weeks, and I'm not sure Hegsetha and Noem are straight shooters. The question is, what will the military do?  Here are your highlights: The Supreme Court says it's okay to send innocent people to El Salvador .  Twitter is so dumb. And Elon has made it worse . Stock Markets go weeee! Scientists are studying turtle tears .  Game of Thrones shit. Dire Wolves are back! Netanyahu visits the White House to continue Israel's genocide .  Flooding danger isn't over. More found dead.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I went to Indy to see friends this weekend. It was great catching up and talking shop. One thing I know for certain is that I could never live in a Red State. I have that privilege, I know, but I could never, especially in this current political climate. It's tough enough living in a Red District. A whole state?! Count me out. I am jealous of their Trader Joe's, though.  Here are your highlights: Nationwide "Hands Off" protests . Odd that the media isn't giving these protests the same non-stop coverage they gave the Tea Party ones.  If you're in Illinois, don't mess with wildlife. It's not safe .  DOGE laid off people who help stop wildfires . The Stock Market go weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Granny is going to be so pissed . Treating our nation's seniors with such contempt while the president shits himself.  Airlines are in trouble . Great job, everyone! This will lead to bullet trains, finally!  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

I'm headed to Indianapolis today. I need a weekend getaway. It's time to clear the head and do some retail therapy. I'll be seeing old friends, too, which will be nice. I've never been particularly fond of Indianapolis, but John Green has convinced me to revisit it. I don't have many plans, I'll let Reddit guide me. If you have suggestions, let me know! Here are your highlights: The markets go WEEEEEEEE! Laura Loomer is a whack, crazy, unhinged person , so of course Trump is taking her advice.  I don't think Denmark is going to let Greenland go easily .  Russell Brand scumbag.   Baby formula. Firing FDA employees was really really REALLY dumb.   Someone stop me from buying this tent.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

There have been more storms and, sadly, more loss of property and life. It'd be nice to have a government department to help with this. However, they don't care. Republicans are determined to let us all suffer and rot. BUT TARIFFS !! It's a bizarre world we're living in. I hate to say it, but it has to be said, this is the most unintelligent administration ever. We're going to pay for it.  Here are your highlights: Schiff will place a hold on Martin's nomination.  Good for Schiff. Bullies don't like it when you punch back.  Atrios breaks down how dumb the tariffs strategy is and will be .  Executive orders ain't law . Myanmar earthquake toll tops 3,000 . USAID would be there to help... Protests are getting bigger. " Hands Off " is planned for this weekend.  RFK Jr. is a very dangerous man .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I had an early video shoot to attend, so this Dunkin' is to jumpstart your afternoon.  Here are your highlights: Corey Booker did it.  - ngl, I cried a bit. It was such an inspiring speech with so many valid points and anecdotes. More of this please.  RIP , Val Kilmer . He is one of the greatest actors of his generation. Favorite role? Doc Holiday,  of course.  More war crimes. Will anyone stop Israel?  Wisconsin, thank you! Elon takes the L.  Austerity is stupid. Good job, Germany , you figured it out.  Canadians aren't coming to the US.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

It seems France understood the assignment. Le Pen can't run again. Putting the far right in their place...maybe. Our judicial system is under attack, and it's because the Supreme Court empowered Trump to be king. It's almost as if they want him to be king. How American.  Here are your highlights: Cubs Win! Carson Kelly hits for a historic cycle .  Harvard, you're next! The Trump administration has its eyes on Harvard. If Harvard caves, it'd be terrible for a lot of reasons, but mainly, THEIR ENDOWMENT IS HUGE.  Thank you, Senator Cory Booker . More of this, please. Tanking the economy to own the Libs . I really think Trump has no idea how tariffs work. Climate change is real, part 1 million . It's not surprising, but Signalgate is not getting the non-stop coverage of "her emails." It is objectively much worse.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message.

 MORE NADOES! We got the alarms again, but we were lucky nothing touched down too close to us. It feels like we're the new tornado alley. I really hope that isn't true. Again, why am I obsessed with the weather? Because I saw Twister and have been scared since.  It's become obvious now that Republicans are Segregationists . They've grown tired of equality of any kind and want the good ole days back. 60 years of resentment. 60 years of pent-up frustration. The government is to blame, so they must crush it. We won't let that happen.  Here are your highlights:  Rescuers sift through the rubble in Myanmar.   Le Pen! She's guilty of embezzlement and can't run for office . If only the US had the same justice system. Wisconsin, all eyes are on you. As billionaires throw the checkbook into your Court race.  SpaceX is sending four people into space . I wouldn't want to be any of those people with SpaceX's recent track record.  Trump wants to be king. He want...

Despite all the doom and gloom, one bright spot is NOTHING. I kid. I encourage folks to find time to get outside and see the world. I took a nice stroll, and it did wonders. With the latest news about Elise Stefanik , it seems the Republican Party knows how unpopular their agenda is and how we, the people, are receiving it. We should be like Hungary right now, but we're having small pop-up protests. I wonder why that is? Nevertheless, people aren't happy, and at every Town Hall Republicans are getting their due. Keep that energy up, y'all.  Here are your highlights: What's wrong with Apartheid? Trump's nominee for Ambassador to South Africa asks the hard-hitting question.  The Smithsonian will be woke no more.  I point this out a lot, but if Biden were president and inflation were where it is right now, the media would be losing their mind. Instead, we get vanilla headlines, and Trump takes zero blame for his terrible economic policies.   Now is a Uniquely Terribl...

 Last night I taught a wine class about Oregon and Washington wines. It's great to connect people to new places and new experiences. Most had never had a wine from either region, so it was special to allow everyone to taste the excellence of their wines. We can still inspire and delight people despite the chaos we're going through. It's sometimes the best we can do.  Here are your highlights: Kristi Noem terrible person award .  Signalgate. The administration is still denying a very obvious scandal .  Marjorie Taylor ick .  It's frightening how ICE is operating. Free Rumeysa Ozturk.   CEASEFIRE! Tariffs are bad. And they're hurting our craft distillers .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Now that we're back in the Midwest, I pray for rain and storms. There is something exciting and peaceful about them. We're due for more storms this week, starting on Thursday. Maybe I'll do the stereotypical Midwestern dad thing and stand outside in overalls watching the clouds roll by. And then I'll text my friends more war plans. I still can't get over the incompetence of the Trump administration . This scandal would destroy any Democratic administration from the top down. At least we have confirmation that Trump is a Weekend at Bernie's president.  Here are your highlights: Local man fired for Nazi salute video.   We're headed towards a Schumer Constitutional Crisis. Judge Boasberg has a tough decision ahead .  Federal workers are out of toilet paper.   Child labor in Florida. Deporting the undocumented leads to kids working . Sorry, Charlie.  China beats Elon . The electric car race is almost over. Tesla is losing. Vaccinate your kids . You fuckin moro...

I may or may not have emailed our most classified secrets to China. No big deal. It was only an email or two, and I cc'd Marco Rubio; it's all good. We really are being run by the biggest idiots this planet has ever seen. I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry. Maybe both. If you so happened to miss it, Trump's "best and brightest" added the editor of the Atlantic to their group chat about bombing Yemen . Insert prayer emoji here. But her emails...is now beyond farce.  Here are your highlights :  The New York Times is broken .  Federal Judge says " Nazis got better treatment. " Deporting thousands with no due process.  The ADA is under attack . For those who've been following my journey, I've been disabled since 2016. I'm not visibly disabled, but there are times I can barely get out of bed. Many have it far worse, and this is frightening.  Israel must be stopped. Oscar award-winning director detained by settlers and the Army .  More countr...

 March Madness!! The Illini dropped out to a tough  Kentucky squad while other Big Ten teams faired better. It was a wild season. We came in with low expectations, and the team performed better than I thought was possible. Although wildly inconsistent, that comes with youth.  The Trump administration is on a Friday dump cycle. Whether it be layoffs, break-ins, or inside proclamations. Friday is the day they choose to put all that shit in the universe. Expect more this Friday.  Here are your highlights:  The economy isn't Recessionary. ..yet. It is silly to tank the economy to own the Libs, but here we are. I apologize to the people of Greenland .   Empty chairs at empty tables. Russia, what are you up to? Austria catches Russian disinformation campaign .  This country really doesn't take care of our Vets . 23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy . This isn't alarming, as the company has struggled for years. HOWEVER, I worked in the bankruptcy ind...