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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

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Only female deep-sea anglerfish have a “fishing rod,” which attracts prey with luminous bait. The much-smaller male often will attach itself to the body of the female by fusing his mouth onto her skin. Their bloodstreams become connected, leaving him totally dependent on her.

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Republicans aren’t hiding anything. Their priorities are written in black and white: trillions of dollars in tax breaks to the rich, while making savage cuts to Medicaid, housing, nutrition and education. The reconciliation bill will make the rich even richer and the poor poorer.

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The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.

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I’m living for all of the revolutionary songs. Remix by Moby in the comments.

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Valor Danielle Sassoon, Acting U.S. attorney for SDNY - refuses to drop Adams charges and resigns John Keller, Acting head of DOJ Public Integrity Section - refuses and resigns Kevin Driscoll, Acting head of DOJ Criminal Division - refuses and resigns www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

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More relevant than ever. Organize! ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾✊🏻✨

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Posted around NYC, Chicago, DC and other cities. Be creative. Do something!

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Spotted around New York Avenue and North Capital Street in Washington, D.C. #goombas

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We all read it, now we live it.

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I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.

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Today, 320,000 people protested in Munich against far-right politics. It was just one of countless similar events across Germany in recent weeks. There is a rising wave of resistance that could expand into other countries, including the U.S.

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Words shape reality, and those who control language control thought. This essay exposes logocide—the deliberate distortion, erasure, and redefinition of words—to manipulate public perception. From politics to marketing, language is weaponized. Recognizing these tactics is key to resisting...

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NYC Union Square

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In an email obtained by NPR, employees at EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights were told they were on administrative leave, effective immediately.

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You aren't letting anyone down by taking a day off from the news. The shitshow will be there tomorrow. Others can churn rage on your behalf while you breathe and keep yourself safe. You are not doing patriotism wrong by ensuring you don't lose your mind every single moment of every single day.

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Susie King Taylor: Nurse, Teacher, War Hero. She IS Black History ✨ She was born into slavery in 1848. At age 7, she was allowed to live with her free grandma, Grandma Dolly. Her grandma did not know how to read and write, but she saw the value in both. She encouraged Susie to learn. 🧵 1/7

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We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social

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I voted to reject RFK Jr.'s nomination to HHS. I cannot in good conscience support someone who denies and will dilute our public health protections, sow distrust in science, and oversee massive cuts to health care programs for vulnerable Americans.

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America, you broke through—the media, from small outlets to large, is finally picking up on what’s happening. Legislators, judges, and attorneys general across the country are speaking out. They hear you. We love you and are honored to serve you! 🦬💚🇺🇸

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People have gathered outside USAID HQ for press event with Democratic Congressmen Beyer, Raskin, Connolly and Olzewski and Senator Van Hollen where they're addressing the building's mysterious shutdown today in the midst of the Trump admin dismantling the agency. (Photos shared with me)

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Being vegan can feel lonely, but truth isn’t a popularity contest. Wrong is wrong, even if the world accepts it. Right is right, even if you stand alone. Keep choosing compassion, integrity, and justice—because real change starts with those who refuse to conform. 🌱

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Y’all are gonna have to be okay with some posts that don’t have to do with the coup. I post about cats and pop culture and astronomy and self care. It’s who I am. My mental health matters 🙏💙

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Yes. While there are absolutely things Democrats can and must do to slow, obstruct, etc, GOP hold both House and Senate majorities, severely limiting our options. Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.

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Jasmine Crockett: "The problem is that Americans thought it was okay to take a full fledged criminal and make him the President of the US and then they want to act aghast when he does criminal things. Let me tell you, we have a thug in charge of the US and if we don't wake up we may not have a US"

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Khristina Hunter is a firefighter. Her mom is Shelia Hunter, one of the first woman firefighters for the San Francisco Fire Department. The FIRST Black woman! Together, they’re the first mother/daughter duo with the department ✨ HERstory. They just so happen to be my neighbors 🧡 #BlackHistoryMonth

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The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at USAID on leave after they refused to turn over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s government-inspection teams, a current and a former U.S. official told The Associated Press on Sunday.

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To all my American friends: We Canadians are well aware that there is only one person to blame for the trade war against our country - the Felon In Chief. We will fight because that is what we do, but our anger is not against you. Our bond will endure. 🇨🇦🫶🇺🇸

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