Hey, it’s almost time to get started!

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Any minute now…

Still clapping … (Is the livestream stuck on a loop?)

Aaaand, let’s hear it for the middle class!

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We must keep promises we’ve already made so our young people aren’t left holding the bag.

“Deficit reduction alone is not an economic plan.”

Everyone likes the idea of a smarter government. It’s just vague enough to work!

MACS MADE IN AMERICA!

Would you like some new jobs, former manufacturing workers?

Finally, a shout out to fighting climate change.

Boehner is not amused.

Preschool for every child in America!

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Immigration reform sounds awesome!

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Until you realize that “back of the line” means … never?

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HEY GIRL, how’d you like a paycheck fairness act?

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Yes, and a reauthorized Violence Against Women Act, too, thanks!

It’s time to tie the minimum wage to cost of living.

Was that dainty clap sarcastic, John Boehner?

Who doesn’t love our brave men and women in the military?

We’ve got the most serious generals.

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And the best servicemembers, both straight and gay.

Boehner is still not amused.

Oh hey, Michelle!

The camera pans to families of gun-violence victims.

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Nope, Boehner’s still not standing.

That’s all, folks!

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Now, who’s thirsty?

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Ann Friedman is a columnist for New York magazine’s website and for the Columbia Journalism Review. She also makes pie charts for The Hairpin and Los Angeles magazine. Her work has appeared in ELLE, Esquire, Newsweek, The Observer, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and many other outlets. She lives in Los Angeles, but travels so often the best place to find her is online at annfriedman.com. Follow @annfriedman