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"Average Americans can’t have nice things, in other words, because big money doesn’t want them to and five corrupt Republicans on the Supreme Court legalized political bribery."

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Especially in states that censor books and other educational materials, the app provides the opportunity to learn about world events and diverse perspectives that mainstream news often excludes. #media #censorship #biden progressive.org/op-eds/the-t...

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"The unseen few encompass several highly threatened species, however, so while some birds may be “lost” simply because they’re hard to capture, for others, it may be damning indication of the health of the population." www.iflscience.com/126-bird-spe...

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"In my reality, there’s no need to connect the dots. I just need one dot, which is the thing I want to believe. And in this case, that one dot is Biden being wholly responsible for me and a huge portion of the country being hot."

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“The #Juneteenth story is much more than one day, or one city. But this is where it started,” New today from Josephine Lee: Sam Collins, better known as Professor Juneteenth, says his work to educate Americans about the holiday’s legacy is unfinished.

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“We were all gathered in the auditorium of Beaumont’s Millard Elementary School when the windows began rattling, a strong enough vibration that 71 years later I remember the moment. ...” From the archives: Grappling with the damage wrought by the Texas City disaster, more than 70 years later.

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“It was made abundantly clear by the Supreme Court that #LGBTQ+ rights are protected by federal statute and employers are not permitted to discriminate. The conservative politicians might not like it, the conservative elected agency heads might not like it, but they don’t really have a choice.”

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”Why do victims of nonsexual violent crimes usually involve authorities while most rape survivors remain silent?” In the Eye on Texas column from our magazine, a survivor searches for answers for herself and for society.

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Priyanka Gandhi to run for Indian parliament for the first time The heir to the country’s most famous political dynasty joins her mother and brother in the fight to end Narendra Modi’s reign www.thetimes.com/world/asia/a...

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A palate cleanser:

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So I'm finishing up this old paperback, which is a very serious examination of the effects of European colonization and racism on African countries through the lens of an anti-racist white woman who grew up in Rhodesia (writer Doris Lessing), and this is the cover art lol

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beat the heat with this one simple trick: go back in time and stop the supreme court from giving the presidency to george w bush, so al gore can give us a 25-year head start on fighting climate change

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Who your ancestors were doesn't say much about you. Neither their accomplishments nor their crimes are yours. But how you remember your ancestors is on you. How you praise them and blame them is your judgment, and others should judge you by it.

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Originalism essentially means “Make the Constitution Great Again,” and the Court is using originalism to return the country to an inequitable version of the past I talked with @snipy.bsky.social about The Originalism Trap for @atrupar.bsky.social's Public Notice www.publicnotice.co/p/madiba-den...

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Juneteenth does not celebrate "When news of the end of slavery finally reached Texas." Juneteenth celebrates when the racist people in Texas that tried to hold on to slavery for as long as they could even after it was abolished, finally couldn't keep up the lie anymore.

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An important announcement regarding Hell Gate's plans to ensure a stable and enduring future for local journalism through the sensible use of artificial intelligence:

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The paintings seem to be beside this $6.5mn point...https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/arts/hunter-biden-art-sales.html

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announcing HOTBRAIN, a new independent game studio founded by @mightyatom.bsky.social @winterk.bsky.social @utilitylimb.bsky.social & @nattiewinters.bsky.social 🔥 join our mailing list at hotbrain.land for updates on our first project >:)

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tonight: soft core pornography starring thomas tallarico twitch.tv/bakkooonn

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It's absurd that Republicans and Democrats each see the other as mortal enemies instead of simply political opponents. With #FusionVoting 🗳️✨, politicians would be much more inclined to solving the nation’s problems rather than winning power at all costs. www.theguardian.com/us-news/arti...

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From Delvone Michael @workingfamilies.org : Voters often feel limited to choosing between Democrats and Republicans, as third parties struggle under current rules. #FusionVoting 🗳️✨ could change this by boosting third-party influence. Learn more: centerforballotfreedom.org

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Spoiler votes don’t benefit anyone. #FusionVoting 🗳️✨ uses cross-nominations to allow third party voters to support their party while still voting for a viable candidate. This way third parties can push a candidate to victory! Learn more: centerforballotfreedom.org

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Hey Robert Kennedy Jr. 👋 You're the problem! We need #ElectionReformNOW for third parties to make a real impact on the ballot. With #FusionVoting 🗳️✨, for example, candidates take notice on whether people vote for them on the major or minor party lines. thehill.com/homenews/cam...

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In a better America 🇺🇸 : #NeverTrumper, Anti-#MAGA Republicans, #Moderate and #Independent voters could cross-nominate major party candidates via #FusionVoting 🗳️✨ instead of feeling left out of our current political system. www.businessinsider.com/poll-robert-...

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#FusionVoting 🗳✨ has benefits for all American voters. Major party candidates are able to appeal to more voters and will in turn listen to their concerns. New parties can establish credibility and break the two party #doomloop. Learn more: centerforballotfreedom.org

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Isolated in NYC with Ex-Wife and Mom youtu.be/lCetxkPCKOU?...

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New series :) #art youtu.be/FSgRSun77WE?...

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Weddings in Berlin @stephenpaultaylor.bsky.social

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Artist in Berlin who works in Metal

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Artist and Gallerist in Berlin See my IG for more info

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Check out my solo show in France! youtu.be/FSgRSun77WE?...

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Wonderful interview with Sketchpoetic youtu.be/NmNT5Sslxhk?...

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One of the default feeds, For You, that users get in onboarding is built by the @skygaze.io team. While we look like a Twitter alt, under the hood, feeds and moderation services can be run by many different parties. Bluesky is social run by many people and not just one company 🦋

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THIS has me so excited, if you're a software engineer give this paper by @martin.kleppmann.com a read!

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The top of this baby quilt is done!! Next step, actually quilting the dang thing.

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dipping my buffalo wing of regret into a ramekin of silent hill ranch

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