I was holding it together today until my sweet friend in Moscow sent me a message that said, “we are against war, we don’t know what is going on but many Russians are protesting.”
The nice thing about people sending *the most* idiotic hate mail to our house is it helps the postal service. Also,
@AVindman
will never see it because I put it in recycling before I go inside. But thanks for buying a stamp!!!
Sixteen years, three states (+DC), three foreign countries, twelve houses, two babies, three dogs, lots of tears but even more laughs, and always joy and thankfulness for *the* most amazing adventure.
Just now
@Dulles_Airport
a man came up to me & asked if I was Rachel V. I told him I am & he said my husband & I are shitbags & walked away.
This has NEVER happened to my far more recognizable husband & that is the difference between the way people think they can treat women.
Yesterday we ate lunch outside & a lovely woman walking by said, “LTC Vindman?” They chatted for a bit & took a picture & I thought what I always do in these moments: I can’t believe people are so bold to thank him in person but it’s beautiful & means so much to us 💙❤️💙❤️
You guys it was HILARIOUS when people said
@AVindman
would be arrested for treason! My sides hurt from laughter when we received death threats! So, so much fun! The GOP knows how to party, amiright?
I thought I wanted to read the books about the last days of the Trump presidency, but I can’t bring myself to do it. I cannot stomach the cowardice of people who KNEW HOW BAD IT WAS AND REMAINED SILENT.
My dad was a suburban Republican his entire life. In his 50s he began working in an urban school w/ a mostly immigrant population. His experiences there changed his views on many things. Here's to dads who teach us we're never too old to change or make a difference.
I've known the joy of seeing a perfect & longed-for heartbeat at a 6-week ultrasound & I've known the tragedy of needing an emergency surgery to remove a life threatening ectopic pregnancy. Don't assume you know how I feel about the sanctity of life.
This is about RIGHTS.
Marjorie Taylor Greene suggests that if Democrats move to a red state, they shouldn't be allowed to vote for five years:
"You can live there and you can work there, but you don't get to bring your values."
I’m really enjoying unfollowing all the people who seem to be delighting in a woman’s death and her family’s and nation’s pain. This isn’t the time to prove how far left you are.
Marge getting scared for court Friday: “They’re going to allow the press in the courtroom. They’re going to allow the whole thing to be videoed live. They’re going to be able to clip out 😁any little piece they want of the horrible things .. they’re going to say about me.”
Yesterday a friend’s daughter took the Florida American history exam.
Instead of “slaves” the exam said “forced servants.
Japanese internment camps were referred to as a “relocation program.”
If the truth sets us free what does this do?
Trump has told people he has no intention of conceding the election even if his path to victory is effectively blocked. Trump-world is becoming concerned that someone is going to have to reckon with him that this race is coming to an end -- but who?
I love my husband (that’s an understatement). He’s truly a great human with a huge heart. He’s been subject to hateful criticism, death threats, and many things in between and yet I have never punched anyone in order to defend him.
I drafted
#flyinlyinTed
’s schedule for tomorrow: “The Senator will work from early in the morning until late in the evening. He will make many calls and have many meetings.”
They were appalled by the way Trump treated Ukraine and all of them were more than happy for
@AVindman
to be the lone voice telling the truth and the only one of the three to pay any professional consequences.
John Bolton says that he, Pompeo and Esper were “appalled” at how Trump treated Ukraine, that he believes that Trump was going to pull the US out of NATO in his 2nd term, and that is what Putin was waiting for before moving forward with plans to invade Ukraine.
My hero meeting my hero.
What a special moment.
It’s the first time they’re ever met (I know many of you don’t want to believe that).
And then I met him and I cried. Such courage.
@AdamSchiff
@AVindman
I deleted my tweet from yesterday because it was offensive to the trans community. I want to be an ally, but I make mistakes. A lot of them. Thank you to those who left rebuking comments.
It was such an honor to work with
@votevets
and
@ProjectLincoln
for this ad. They helped us tell our story in a genuine way that is authentic to us. What happened to us can happen to anyone if Trump is re-elected. Vote. Him. Out.
"I have lost friends due to my activism...To them I simply say this is the most authentic version of Rachel Vindman for this season of my life. I don’t know how long this moment will last, but I am committed to doing all I can do now."
It is my privilege and duty to attend our school board meeting tonight to support the
#PWCS
mask mandate and be a rational voice amongst those whose only goal is to be the loudest voice in the room. Thanks for teaching me how
@TheSWPpod
@JoJoFromJerz
Every time they say things like "there's no enthusiasm and flags/hats/car wraps for Biden!" I want to remind them that's because WE ARE NORMAL.
I’ve been busy today with many good things things so I’m just catching up on the news. Our family is so excited about our future & I know we’ve made the best of a bad situation but damn if I’m not pissed that Fox asshats destroyed my husband’s career to make a buck.
We heard testimony VP Pence said he can’t wait to get to heaven to speak to the Framers of the Constitution and I think he might want to read up on them a bit more before assuming they’re there…
I’m loving President Joe Biden Unleashed. Why?
Because all of us are out here fighting for our families, our children, our communities, our DEMOCRACY & we want our leaders to push back on the lies we’re pushing back against every day.
CALL OUT THEIR LIES.
EVERY TIME.
I won't be bullied into silence. Doing the right thing is always worth it. It's such an honor to have a piece written about our family's experience and me by
@Bencjacobs
@kayleighmcenany
You are a sad, miserable person. I would be justified in despising you given your comments about my husband and your support of the former president. Instead, I pity you because you are completely pathetic.
My daughter is at Hebrew school this morning while the former president is fomenting antisemitism. I am sad and mad and incredibly disappointed that so many suggest we should simply ignore him.
Ignoring problems doesn’t make them go away.