Senator Cory Booker’s Record-Setting Speech at the U.S. Senate

Senator Cory Booker stands behind the podium at the US Senate, dressed in a dark suit, expressing himself with his hands as he finished the last three minutes of his speech.

An almost 70-year-old record was broken yesterday in the U.S. Senate when New Jersey Senator Cory Booker spent more than a full day speaking about the threats to democracy and US citizens from the Trump administration.

For 25 hours and five minutes, Booker stood on the US Senate floor (no bathroom breaks) and spoke about democracy, rights, and the rule of law.

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What I Found Interesting: March 26, 2025

Green-colored copper sculpture of girl laying down on her stomach on the ground reading a book, brown mulch surround the sculpture, green-leafed white-flowered shrubs in the background.

I welcome today’s bright sunny day here in southeast Michigan. Despite winter snowstorms in areas north and west of us, signs of spring are appearing every day as tree buds burst and more colorful spring flowers come into bloom.

Thank you to everyone sharing positive news and uplifting blog posts.

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Here are a few stories, posts, and resources I’ve read and enjoyed over the past month.

I hope you enjoy them, too!

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