Kai Smith
@drblacklioness.bsky.social
Not that kind of doctor. Black AF. Wife + mom. 2 dogs and a cat. Loves potatoes, books, and good people. Hates onions. New to the harp and loving every note 🎶 She/her.
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The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
benefit.me
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
“We’re plowing forward, not backward” - John Deere.
February 27, 2025 at 7:19 AM
“We’re plowing forward, not backward” - John Deere.
This…
Remember: You can’t get walked over unless you lay down first.
February 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This…
This is perfect 😂
If you wanted no leaks you should have gone into Settings -> Security -> Configure privacy & security -> Privacy options -> Other -> Configure -> Media interface and clicked “Disallow.”
The Leak setting is on by default but we understand your privacy is important so we’ve made it easy to opt out
The Leak setting is on by default but we understand your privacy is important so we’ve made it easy to opt out
"Everything I say leaks," Zuckerberg says in leaked meeting audio. "It sucks"
www.404media.co/zuckerberg-s...
www.404media.co/zuckerberg-s...
January 31, 2025 at 4:45 AM
This is perfect 😂
And this wasn’t the only blatantly racist comment made to a room full of people with cameras today
RFK saying that “Blacks” have better immune systems and shouldn’t get the same vaccines as white people should be disqualifying. But we live in really dumb times.
January 31, 2025 at 4:41 AM
And this wasn’t the only blatantly racist comment made to a room full of people with cameras today
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A very smart colleague just pointed out the grim truth that the U.S. leaving the WHO may ultimately be a win for the rest of the world. Why? Because without a vote, “the US can't block WHO actions like vaccine programs, disease surveillance, contraception, etc”. Man, that is daaaark, but accurate.
January 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
A very smart colleague just pointed out the grim truth that the U.S. leaving the WHO may ultimately be a win for the rest of the world. Why? Because without a vote, “the US can't block WHO actions like vaccine programs, disease surveillance, contraception, etc”. Man, that is daaaark, but accurate.
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Poverty is a policy choice.
What a chart...
The US share of single moms (19%) is actually pretty similar to many other advanced economy nations.
What is different? = US child poverty (20%) is way higher than other nations.
From @andrewvandam.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The US share of single moms (19%) is actually pretty similar to many other advanced economy nations.
What is different? = US child poverty (20%) is way higher than other nations.
From @andrewvandam.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
January 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Poverty is a policy choice.
Black and brown employees, consumers, and their allies are watching your responses to what is happening.
January 28, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Black and brown employees, consumers, and their allies are watching your responses to what is happening.
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“Cowardice asks the question, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question, ‘Is it politic?’ But conscience asks the question, ‘Is it right?’ And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but because conscience tells one it is right.”
MLK Jr
MLK Jr
martin luther king jr. is standing in front of a microphone giving a speech .
Alt: martin luther king jr. is standing in front of a microphone giving a speech .
media.tenor.com
January 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“Cowardice asks the question, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question, ‘Is it politic?’ But conscience asks the question, ‘Is it right?’ And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but because conscience tells one it is right.”
MLK Jr
MLK Jr
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Do not let people tell you...you didn't see what you so clearly saw.
January 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Do not let people tell you...you didn't see what you so clearly saw.
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Remember, we gotta back our sisters too. @crystal4mvpharris.bsky.social has a great starter pack too: go.bsky.app/2gZrvEi
January 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Remember, we gotta back our sisters too. @crystal4mvpharris.bsky.social has a great starter pack too: go.bsky.app/2gZrvEi
A word…
Just twelve kinds of sad.
You should use social media to, you know, be social. Follow people you want to read, talk to people you want to have conversations with.
Carrying around your town’s phone book doesn’t mean you’re actually popular, and insisting it does just makes you sound weird.
You should use social media to, you know, be social. Follow people you want to read, talk to people you want to have conversations with.
Carrying around your town’s phone book doesn’t mean you’re actually popular, and insisting it does just makes you sound weird.
Today I discovered there's an app that folks can use to automatically follow people on Bluesky in the effort to build their own follower counts. Which helps explain some of what's going on. Can't say I care for it!
December 29, 2024 at 10:49 PM
A word…
"Our board has considered this proposal and believes that our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary."
COSTCO responding to its shareholders demand to back down from its DEI programs. 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
COSTCO responding to its shareholders demand to back down from its DEI programs. 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
December 28, 2024 at 1:59 AM
"Our board has considered this proposal and believes that our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary."
COSTCO responding to its shareholders demand to back down from its DEI programs. 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
COSTCO responding to its shareholders demand to back down from its DEI programs. 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
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I recommend no fewer than 4 copies of any beloved book. A paperback for traveling and lending to friends, an eBook for reading with greasy snack fingers, an audio book so you know how the characters' names are actually pronounced, and a pristine hardcover to be buried with you like a pharaoh
December 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
I recommend no fewer than 4 copies of any beloved book. A paperback for traveling and lending to friends, an eBook for reading with greasy snack fingers, an audio book so you know how the characters' names are actually pronounced, and a pristine hardcover to be buried with you like a pharaoh
They both bring joy, but different nonetheless 😂
Buying books and reading books are 2 separate hobbies
December 17, 2024 at 7:01 AM
They both bring joy, but different nonetheless 😂
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It's time to name mass shootings after the politicians who block any sensible measures to prevent mass shootings.
December 16, 2024 at 7:17 PM
It's time to name mass shootings after the politicians who block any sensible measures to prevent mass shootings.
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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
December 16, 2024 at 11:09 AM
"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
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I’m a gun owner, and I respect the rights of responsible gun owners. That said, the second amendment will continue to be watered with the blood of children until the laws change.
December 17, 2024 at 1:40 AM
I’m a gun owner, and I respect the rights of responsible gun owners. That said, the second amendment will continue to be watered with the blood of children until the laws change.
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Writing is an act of rebellion.
Writing is an act of creation.
Writing is an act of salvation.
Writing is an act of exploration.
Writing is an act of emotion.
Writing is an act of confession.
Writing is an act of speculation.
Writing is an act of reflection.
Keep writing.
Writing is an act of creation.
Writing is an act of salvation.
Writing is an act of exploration.
Writing is an act of emotion.
Writing is an act of confession.
Writing is an act of speculation.
Writing is an act of reflection.
Keep writing.
December 16, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Writing is an act of rebellion.
Writing is an act of creation.
Writing is an act of salvation.
Writing is an act of exploration.
Writing is an act of emotion.
Writing is an act of confession.
Writing is an act of speculation.
Writing is an act of reflection.
Keep writing.
Writing is an act of creation.
Writing is an act of salvation.
Writing is an act of exploration.
Writing is an act of emotion.
Writing is an act of confession.
Writing is an act of speculation.
Writing is an act of reflection.
Keep writing.
Well done…
You meet your kids where their interests are, which is how I've bonded with my daughter over football and with my son over cooking. It's awesome.
Imagine letting some dusty notion of "traditional gender roles" get in the way of all that.
Imagine letting some dusty notion of "traditional gender roles" get in the way of all that.
December 16, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Well done…
I still can’t believe that man came out to “This is a man’s world…” at one of his first his campaign events and women still went out and voted for him. Not to mention, reproductive rights and health access on the line. #NotThe92% -
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No women will lead House committees for first time in 2 decades
The 17 standing committees will be dominated by white men when the new Congress is seated on Jan. 3. No people of color were selected, either.
abcnews.go.com
December 14, 2024 at 10:58 PM
I still can’t believe that man came out to “This is a man’s world…” at one of his first his campaign events and women still went out and voted for him. Not to mention, reproductive rights and health access on the line. #NotThe92% -
abcnews.go.com/Politics/rep...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/rep...
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It’s a service, not a business. It’s not supposed to make a profit.
And ending it would screw over red state rural areas the most. Hell, even private delivery services like UPS often rely on the post office to carry out the final leg of some deliveries there.
And ending it would screw over red state rural areas the most. Hell, even private delivery services like UPS often rely on the post office to carry out the final leg of some deliveries there.
New: Trump is talking behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago about privatizing the Postal Service, sources say, citing financial losses
Could remake one of the oldest institutions in all of American government
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Could remake one of the oldest institutions in all of American government
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump eyes privatizing U.S. Postal Service, citing financial losses
Trump feuded with the mail agency in his first term. Privatizing it could shake up consumer shipping and business supply chains.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 14, 2024 at 4:41 PM
It’s a service, not a business. It’s not supposed to make a profit.
And ending it would screw over red state rural areas the most. Hell, even private delivery services like UPS often rely on the post office to carry out the final leg of some deliveries there.
And ending it would screw over red state rural areas the most. Hell, even private delivery services like UPS often rely on the post office to carry out the final leg of some deliveries there.
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
December 14, 2024 at 1:14 PM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin