Saturday Report in Cuteness 10/18/25...

If you’ve ever had pets, you know how they bring us back to what matters...

Dear friend,

I’m on the road this week doing a round of book signings, meeting folks, and talking about how we can keep working together for a fairer and more compassionate America. Today I’m speaking at a No Kings event and fundraiser for our Los Angeles affiliate KPFK.

Because of that, there won’t be a Saturday Report this week, but I didn’t want to leave you without a smile.

So, here’s a little love and lightness from home. Our two kittens, Jagger and Toshi, have been doing their part to keep things joyful. Jagger’s the light silver one, and Toshi’s darker and spotted, a little living artwork in motion.

They’ve got a whole house full of toys, but of course, it’s the simple paper bag that gives them the most fun. They chase, dive, and wrestle in it like it’s the best invention in history.

If you’ve ever had pets, you know how they bring us back to what matters. They don’t care about our troubles or the political noise swirling around us, they just want our time, our warmth, and a chance to remind us that joy is still right there in front of us.

So while I’m on the road talking about the heavy stuff, here’s a little light to balance it out. We all need that now and then, a reminder that love, laughter, and a couple of happy kittens can do more good for the soul than all the headlines in the world.

That said, don’t forget to show up for your local No Kings event!

See you soon,
—Thom

My newest book, The Last American President: A Broken Man, a Corrupt Party, and a World on the Brink is now availble in bookstores nationwide.
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