When @SaxaVord_Space CEO Frank Strang invited me to cut the ribbon–together with Kid Astronauts Grace and Harry–to officially open the fully-licensed Spaceport, the UK's first-ever vertical launch facility, I may as well gone to space.
Ad astra, Frank Strang, visionary🫡🇬🇧
There is no image from Mars Rover Perseverance with greater power to inspire our Earth human imagination than this one:
This is an alien spaceship on an alien world. And it is 100% real.
In six days since Trump removed US troops from Syria, 160,000 civilians have been displaced. Any number have been beaten, raped, murdered. These were our allies. Most are Christians. Donald Trump single-handedly delivered them to execution.
Somberly, it has not gone unnoticed.
Until the social media platforms do something about anti-vaxxers, their pernicious evil will continue to spread like measles through a population of uninoculated children.
Special nod to that percentage in Mississippi who voted @cindyhydesmith, who supports Trump's tariffs, over @espyforsenate, who opposes them. MS is the 3rd-largest producer of soybeans in US.
Remember: we're borrowing money from the Chinese to pay a subsidy to farmers who aren't selling their soy beans to the Chinese because Trump has a trade war with the Chinese.
Cue Inception music.
“He made us parents, but he also made us better people.”
Evelyn Yang, wife of @AndrewYang, shares her reaction to son’s autism spectrum diagnosis and the importance of sharing their story: “This is America and we need to make America accessible for all.” abcn.ws/35DZwVX
That’s a reply and a dodge. You asked him, “Are you now or did you ever work for Russia?” He didn’t answer, he played to his base, and throughout it all you showed the world your true colors: yellow journalism and quisling orange.
"I think it’s the most insulting thing I’ve ever been asked...the most insulting article I’ve ever had written & if you read the article, you’d see that they found absolutely nothing."- @realDonaldTrump on NYT FBI report
In a wonderful, beautiful, just absolutely incredible gesture aimed at the Kremlin, the D.C. City Council has voted unanimously to rename the street in front of the Russian Embassy after Boris Nemtsov, the slain opposition leader & prominent foe of Putin.
politi.co/2EsZAe0
This 100%. Andrew Yang’s ground crew is the best surprise of 2020. #YangGang is like the students in Hong Kong protesting the CCP, the Obama for America 2008 street team, and the r/highqualitygifs subreddit all rolled up into a single major movement of US democracy.
By far the most interesting candidate whose momentum no one saw coming this election cycle has been @AndrewYang. His #YangGang is not only devoted but championing him at every turn even when cable outlets ignored him.
So: am I the last person to appreciate Nebula is played by @karengillan? Because🤯
Now I get to go see Infinity War again & rewatch both Guardians films with new eyes🤓
Pulling no punches: "When Barr proved unable to buy Berman off with a no-show Justice Department job where he could "build a book of business" to exploit after returning to the private sector, and after his lie about Berman's resignation was exposed, Trump simply fired him."
Michael Cohen was Donald Trump's fixer, until he got caught, pleaded guilty, and went to prison. Now Bill Barr has taken the job. My latest:
newsweek.com/bill-barr-micha…
On January 6, armed Trumpist militias will be rallying in DC, at Trump's orders. It's highly likely that they'll try to storm the Capitol after it certifies Joe Biden's win. I don't think this has sunk in yet.
“Trump reportedly told John Kelly and Mick Mulvaney that he did not want “a single dollar” going to Puerto Rico “because he thought the island was misusing the money and taking advantage of the government,””
The Puerto Rico travesty belongs at the forefront of our attention and at the top of Trump’s political epitaph. This week, we learned that he wanted to withhold every penny of relief from the island. The shutdown is actually making that happen. My latest. rol.st/2FJZm6r
This petition to get @JoeBiden to endorse an emergency UBI of $2,000 per month to all U.S. residents for the duration of this crisis has now exceeded 100,000 signatures. Have you signed and shared it yet?
change.org/p/joe-biden-get-j…
People ask me why I spend hours a day on @joinClubhouse, and the answer is this:
I love hearing perfect strangers have intelligent conversations while being polite and supportive to one another.
It’s been so long since I’ve had that. I cannot get enough of it.
In 2022, I want to send a kid to space. It can be any young student–as long as they're doing the work to get there. This will move the needle of what is possible for every student in the world. And if there's anything you can do to help move this forward, I appreciate you.
The single most rewarding image I have of Stephen Hawking is in weightlessness w/ Byron Lichtenberg, Nicola O'Brien, & @PeterDiamandis. Earlier @Pomerantz was counting Diamandis' many achievements–@sedsusa, @ISUnet, @xprize–yet this one may have mattered the most.
Count me as one of those contributors. @harrisonjaime is taking the fight to Lindsey Graham. I went to College of Charleston but all Americans have skin in this election. Supporting Harrison is a national priority.
Wow. In the 24 hours since we launched this campaign we have raised $270,000 -- and our average contribution is only $29! I'm feeling blessed, humbled, & excited by your trust. Now let's keep it up and #SendLindseyHome!
Wow just think about how excited Brown would have been if the letter was from @UCBerkeley! 🤯 #GoBears
(But seriously SUPER CONGRATULATIONS to Michael Brown and this well earned accomplishment. Your success is a win for everyone. Great work! Lead the way!)
Michael Brown celebrates his acceptance to Stanford. The 17-year-old from Houston, Texas, applied to 20 of the best universities in the US and was admitted to every single one with a full ride -- and $260,000 in additional scholarship offers cnn.it/2JafihC
I’m running because Floridians need a real champion for working people. Their battles are my battles, and as Governor, I’m going to fight every single day. #BringItHome
This summer I commissioned this piece by artist Lintang Wicaksono to celebrate this moment. I call it K-POP.
@KamalaHarris is the “K”.
“Pop” is @JoeBiden.
And now that is Madame Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris and President-Elect Joe Biden.
WE DID IT!!🇺🇸🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️
It’s official: As of today I’m deadbullish for @DeadfellazNFT. Say hello to #6889. They’re drop-dead handsome with fashion sense to die for! opensea.io/assets/0x2acab3de…
One of my biggest pains with Dem politicians is their failing to stand up to Republicans who oppose DACA.
So CAN YOU EVEN IMAGINE how proud I am of @SpeakerRyan opponent Randy Bryce aka @IronStache who was arrested at pro-DACA demonstration?✊🏿✊🏻✊🏼secure.actblue.com/donate/ra…
We are extending the deadline for 24 hours - and to make it more fun anyone who donates until then has the chance to see Star Wars with me in LA after the debate! Yes I am that candidate. 😀👍🚀 Thank you #YangGang you all are incredible!! secure.actblue.com/donate/ay…
Moved into new apartment in Cape Canaveral yesterday. The very first conversation one of my new neighbors had with me was about this–and how no matter what I should vote against ANYONE who supports taxing cancer patients and chronic pain sufferers.
Florida Republicans are trying to restrict access & create a new tax on medical marijuana patients. Sign our petition against House Bill 1455.
Decisions on treatment are between doctors & patients, not politicians.
FloridaForCare.org/NoCaps
RT to spread the word. 🙏💙
Stand With Me Against THC Caps
Sign our petition at FloridaForCare.org/NoCaps. If signed into law by the governor, HB 1455 would place an arbitrary cap on THC, limiting the medicine’s impact and creating a new tax on patients
One of the original champions of New Space, @Lori_Garver championed @elonmusk and @SpaceX from the get-go. Now, it's time for New Space to step up and champion Garver as the next NASA Administrator. #AdministratorGarver
If you ever loved hip-hop, trust Mac Miller & check out @LILBTHEBASEDGOD. There is another Golden Age of Hip-Hop happening right now. Rap In Power, Mac Mill, Rock Hard, Based God.🤯🎤✊🏼💪🏽
It took a long road for me to rebuild the trust needed to resume being the kind of fan I was of Michael Jackson's.
I've made it. Turns out it wasn't about him, it was about me.
I'm glad to be home.
If there is one project anyone who can will regret not swiping off the floor now, it is going to be @loserclubreborn.
Art: 5 of 5⭐️
Creator @itsjvon aka Cat Man:
5 of 5⭐️
Community: 6 of 5, for real⭐️
IP: 5 of 5⭐️
Folks, the floor is .105 and 100% this is not financial advice.
Folks, this is the first Space fruit. This apple has been bred to be fresh & crisp for MONTHS, perfect for long missions in Space. And get this: It's called the Cosmic Crisp.
THIS IS GOING TO BE THE APPLE THAT GOES TO MARS.
And it coming to stores this December. #itsfullofstars
Blaze Bernstein was 19, a University of Pennsylvania sophomore, Jewish, gay. He was an editor of Penn Review literary magazine and recently had been made managing editor of Penn Appetit food publication. He used Snapchat. His parents loved him.
Killed by an acquaintance, a Nazi.
Heartbreaking: Mom of Blaze Bernstein, sweet gay teen stabbed to death by neo-Nazi, describes picking up her son's things at college as "the reverse of giving birth." southcoasttoday.com/news/201…
So say we all. Skylab astronaut Owen Garriott inspired me as young boy. For me, Garriott was MY “New Space”–living in space aboard a SKY-LABoratory. Working alongside @RichardGarriott on Sat brought all that home. Discussing Space w/granddaughter Kinga brought it full circle.❤️🚀
With great sadness we learned today that Skylab and Shuttle astronaut Owen Garriott has passed away at his home in Huntsville.
Our deepest condolences to @RichardGarriott, and to all of Owen's family. He will be greatly missed.
I should be asleep but I can't stop watching Drake and Meek Mill reunite. Thank you universe for this. It's more than what we needed. This is what we all want. #reunite
I cannot breathe at the moment. I served. My dad served. My mentor served. My niece is serving. My buddies are serving now. And I’ve lost friends.
Now I know for certain: Trump loses.
This portrait made it real for me. Introducing Space+5. I would not be here today without @DrSianProctor. She’s the one who called and told me, “Mike, this seat is for you. I’m going to be at YOUR launch.” Thank you, Sian, always. And ty @jeremycowart for this historic photo.👩🏽🚀
.@Astro_Suni & @DrSianProctor from NASA's 2009 Astronaut Selection Process. Jumping forward to 2021:
-Sunita Williams is Commander of @Commercial_Crew Boeing Starliner-1 mission, April '22.
-Sian Proctor is Mission Pilot for September's SpaceX @inspiration4x commercial mission.
.@DrSianProctor is the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft as part of the all-civilian crew of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission. @AMartinezLA chats with Dr. Proctor about the journey.
n.pr/2XL5HJI
Smart buy of the weekend is of course @Deadfellaz. Floor is 3 ETH and there is just no question:
The art
the creators
the community
the utility
upcoming #DeadFrenz expansion
and the impeccable IP.
DeadFellaz has it all.
I recorded an entire class for young students to understand the excitement–and stakes–of Wed's @NASA@SpaceX#CrewDragon launch.
With quarantine, #Demo2 may become the most watched space event since Apollo 11.
Kids get to be part of #LaunchAmerica, too. piped.video/fU_P7PjdGfg
"Since the beginning of the trials, all trials, there has not been a single death or hospitalization among people vaccinated." @zeynepzeynep.substack.com/p/why-yo…
“Why are you glasses upside down, what are you… A CLOWN?”
In honor of the clown tradition,
which I hold in highest esteem,
behold my new NFT!
See, here the thing, I’m no clown.
I’m a Loser. @loserclubreborn
"I think it's unfortunate that we have someone on this stage who spent four years on Fox News criticizing President Obama."
I LOVE KAMALA HARRIS
#DemDebate
Scooped a @RareApepeYC in gratitude for all the new #RAYC community members #GodHatesNFTees backfired prank brought in last night. Thanks to @ceotim & @Guido_Corleone for an astounding Twitter Spaces. One thing we all learned, “Always use your powers for good, never for evil.”😅
For the record, @AndrewYang raised $10 million in Q3–nearly double Cory Booker and just behind Kamala Harris. And people wonder why #YangGang think there’s a #YangMediaBlackout.
Maybe it’s b/c there is one.🤷🏽♂️
Today I am honored to introduce a proposal that will genuinely change the history, culture, and industry of space. It combines my loves, art, Web3, and space.
We call it Space+Nouns.
Pow pow POW! @nounsdao@spaceplusnftdiscourse.nouns.wtf/t/space-…
After learning the Fishy Fam story (and mistakes),
speaking with project's founders,
checking its community (70k in discord),
and HEARING @itsjvon give HIS blessing,
I can now say this:
I am 100% impressed with FF.
True props, @zamzammee👏🏽👏🏽
Yes I am all in on @fishyfamNFT.👍🏽
I HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS A FINALIST
I HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS A FINALIST
I HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS A FINALIST
TO GO TO SPACE AS THE FIRST @spaceplusnft ASTRONAUT IN REAL LIFE
I am ONE OF FIVE FINALISTS!!!🤗
(Check out my applicant video timestamp 3…2…1) #LFG
Ok @pattonoswalt supporting volcanologist scientist @jessphoenix2018 for Congress is making my day. It's like one hero supporting another hero who's running for office.
ICYMI: This guy (@pattonoswalt) is headlining a comedy fundraiser for my campaign right in our community! Get your tickets today & prepare to be entertained. 😂🎉
secure.actblue.com/donate/jp…
Last week I called forth @bankless@Permissionless & @coinbase for staging a conference of (then) 140 speakers with only one of whom was Black.
Checking back this week I noticed a substantial change!
There are now 197 speakers with only one of whom is Black. See for yourself:
I love this scene Netflix selected to promote “Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space” on Netflix:
It’s @DrSianProctor rappelling during the crew’s ascent of Mt Rainier 🧗🏾a powerful experience from episode 5 of this epic new space series! netflix.com/us/title/8144127…