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After Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Between the World and Me’ was censored in my classroom, I learned that regular people have a duty and a way to fight injustice. Here’s one example of how we can push back. I’m grateful to be a plaintiff in this case. www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...

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BREAKING: Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU bloc wins the federal election, with the far-right AfD coming in second but underperforming expectations, according to exit polls. Looks like Elon Musk and J.D. Vance’s support for the AfD didn’t succeed.

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My eyes are focused on this today.

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Elon, I hate to break it to you but you aren’t my boss. I answer to the people of Minnesota. But since you bring it up, I spent last week fighting to stop tax breaks for billionaires like you, paid for by defunding health care for moms and babies

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These are Putin’s talking points and completely untrue

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We had a tremendous amount of messages go out on Day 1. Thanks to all who have sent their messages into the SC House. Please continue sharing and helping driving responses in on S.62! We have only a few days to make voices heard on the issue before debate and voting takes place. #scpol

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Everybody

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NEW — The National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 282 just emailed its ~8,000 employee members strongly advising them NOT to reply to the “What did you do last week?” email from OPM/Musk.

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My absolute favorite part of my job is leading advocacy trainings and sharing about my journey in the advocacy world. Today was a good day doing just that to a room full of new faces.

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“Knock you up again” is a weird way to say “hand pick the most eugenically-perfect embryo via IVF.”

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A South Carolina man on death row has chosen death by firing squad as his method of execution, his lawyer said on Friday. If his execution is carried out, he will be the first person killed in that manner in the state’s history.

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Good lord. I thought this was a joke at first, but it's real... "How to Steal a Lot of Money--Legally" Forward by...... embattled State Treasurer Curtis Loftis 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

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The suit has been filed against: White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

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The dude LOVES quid pro quos

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TRUMP: The NCAA has complied immediately. That's good. But I understand Maine -- is the governor of Maine here? JANET MILLS: Yeah I'm here TRUMP: Are you not gonna comply? JM: I'm going to comply with state and federal law T: You better do it bc you're not gonna get any federal funding at all

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is it good when a judge thinks your dismissal is such bullshit that they actively appoint someone to argue against it, y/n

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This is so dystopian, it makes me sick.

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Mark my words—He is going to try to shut down mail-in voting. When he does, we will sue and we will win. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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when the crowd cheers for the Nazi salute, what you have is a crowd full of Nazis

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And ballots. Which is why we always talk about how bodily autonomy and democracy are inextricably linked

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I’ve seen more Seig Heils in the last month than I ever needed in my entirely life. I’m ready to get off this ride.

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Here's video of Steve Bannon doing a Sieg Heil today at CPAC. It is what it is and it's what Bannon intended. Don't let yourself be gaslit.

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🚨 South Carolina lawmakers have introduced a TOTAL abortion ban with no exceptions, which also aims to criminalize traveling out of state for abortion care. Contact your elected official and demand they VOTE NO on this dangerous bill: bit.ly/SCTotalBan

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BREAKING Israeli authorities have confirmed that the two bodies of children which were handed over by Hamas this morning are indeed the bodies of Ariel and Kfir Bibas. But the body of the adult which was handed over is NOT that of Shiri Bibas.

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BREAKING The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm the nomination of Kash Patel to serve as Director of the FBI. Patel’s term will be 10 years. The vote was 51-49, with Senators Murkowski and Collins being the only Republicans to vote against him.

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McConnell announces he will not run for re-election and voting to make Kash Patel as FBI Director feels so poetic.

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Murkowski is a NO on Kash Patel. This comes after Collins said she was a NO. Tillis sherpa'd Kash's confirmation. Looks like we might get a 50-50 vote on Kash.

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Alright Sky fam, I need some help. What is my path of recourse if someone is intentionally withholding a 1099 from me? Internet says I can call the IRS, but given the current stage of affairs…

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Some updates from S.62 from yesterday in the House: - House Committee reduced the amount available from the Senate’s 90% of state per pupil funding ($7300-7500), changing it to $6000 for the first year. (1/5)

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51-47, Senate votes to advance the Kash Patel nomination for FBI director. Susan Collins is the only Republican who voted NO. Patel is on track for a final Senate confirmation vote later this afternoon.

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🚨This. Is. Big.🚨 Minnesota LG — and total badass — @peggyflanagan.bsky.social is running for US Senate. A proud Native woman making history! And as someone who knows her firsthand, she's a force for justice and change. Who's in? #FlanaganForSenate #IndianCountry #NativePower peggyflanagan.com

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SC House Republicans seek to end lottery funding for private school vouchers #scnews

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Joseph Hayne Rainey (1832-1887) was the first African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was from South Carolina who served from 1870-1879. Mr. Rainey worked to pass legislation that guaranteed equal protection under the law and funded public schools. #BlackHistoryMonth

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I wish there was a version of @atrupar.com or @acyn.bsky.social for the South Carolina General Assembly. So many outrageous clips, so little time to track them all down and post them.

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I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day :) Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.

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The research tool Discus, which includes academic databases and other resources, has been removed from Berkeley schools. www.msn.com/en-us/educat...

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Public comments are open for gender marker changes for trans people on passports. DS-11 Application for passport: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20... DS-82 Passport Renewal: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20... DS-5504 Name Change and Corrections. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

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Gov. Hochul: "Think about this next time you're stuck in traffic." www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhFl...

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Public comment is now open for passport gender marker changes. You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment. My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc. www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...

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In South Carolina, tonight: “I have an ectopic pregnancy. It’s on my ovary. They’re making me risk my ovary even though I don’t want to. They refuse to do the surgery.” #ForcedBirthNation Original Post: www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2yCKENt/

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