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“Do the best you can until you know better. When you know better, do better.” Dr. Maya Angelou I’m a “radical leftist,” meaning I believe everyone should have free healthcare, affordable housing, clean air, safe drinking water, and plenty to eat. ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇸☮️⚖️

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A letter to my school's district on Friday at the end of February break: "For Niskayuna" Friends, I will not be at school on Monday. I will not be putting in for personal time or sick days, because the time I intend to take does not fall under either category.

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Teachers teach. We need a leaderful movement, and there are leaders all around us.

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Dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since the state banned abortion, ProPublica’s analysis shows. As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.

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Trans folk... I just think it's kind of amazing how you invented pronouns five years ago. ✨

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The notion that Trump's "I'm king" tweet is "just trolling" or "a joke" presents an opportunity to recreate my just-joking thread (porting it over from the Bad Place): 1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."

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When someone tells you who they are, believe them.

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New: DOGE's spending has been secret. No longer. My colleagues have uncovered it. www.propublica.org/article/doge...

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Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage.

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It’s a conundrum. 🤷‍♂️

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BREAKING WAPO: Elon Musk's DOGE is seeking access to a heavily-guarded IRS system that includes detailed financial information about every taxpayer, business, and nonprofit in the country — sparking alarm within the tax agency. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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I just got a report that a terminated employee from another agency got their job back after replying to the termination email with their good perf appraisal. If you are still connected, might as well try. It makes for good documentation if nothing else. Let me know. So far only this one anecdote.

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Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley(1818–1907) was a seamstress, born in slavery who became an activist, and writer who lived in Washington DC. She purchased her freedom and the freedom for her son from her incredible skills as a seamstress. She was awarded 27 patents in her lifetime. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Wise words!

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🚨 Just filed a misconduct complaint against #EmilBove with the NY First Judicial Department for interfering in #EricAdams case. You should too: - Download the letter (template) & supporting documents: bit.ly/3EHrEiw - Submit via email: [email protected] - Mail a signed copy

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ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF. Now. Print hard copies. And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...

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This one was censored in the US so not sure how many of you caught this before, but little X knows about the election rigging. Which is why Musk has effectively kidnapped him and doesn't allow him to be with his mother or other family.

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#gop

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This 🧵 is worth a read.

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Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Dorothy Height, a lifelong civil and women’s rights activist, began speaking against lynching in high school. Inspired by Mary McLeod Bethune, she worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and co-organized the 1963 March on Washington. #BlackHistoryMonth #Blacksky 🖤

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USAID isn’t just foreign aid—it’s a powerful tool for America’s security, influence, and values. Cutting it weakens us while empowering our adversaries. I’ve seen its impact firsthand. Watch my video and share with those who care about America’s future. 🇺🇸👇 adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/weekend-mo...

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SC’s Republican Attorney General issues a statement responding to Nancy Mace’s speech tonight in the House by basically saying she is an unhinged nut.

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6 states proposed bills that would classify abortion as homicide: Indiana, S Carolina, Oklahoma, N Dakota, Texas and Idaho. Underage girls can be married off legally in all 6 of those states. It’s not about protecting life, it’s about oppressing women.

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This 🧵 Take a read and maybe choose one thing you will do this week to stay involved, stay connected but also, stay a bit sane in the chaos of this shock and awe administration