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5th generation farmer. Certified Internet TV critic live tweeting all my fave TV shows. #teampluto #teampeacock
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Trump and his administration won’t stand with people living with HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day, but Democrats will.

Today, we remember all those we’ve lost, and recommit ourselves to the fight of eliminating HIV/AIDS worldwide.
The Trump administration will not commemorate World AIDS Day this year.

2025 will be the first year since 1988 that the U.S. has not formally recognized this day.
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Today is World AIDS Day. We honor and recognize the hard-fought struggles and loss of all affected.

“AIDS is a global phenomenon, its ravages known everywhere.“

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AIDS in One City: The San Francisco Story
Conceived in 1987 and supported early on by a grant from the National Archives, the archive at UCSF specializes in the history of AIDS in San Francisco, where many early cases were discovered and key ...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Today is World AIDS Day, a day that reminds me of the decades-long fight for dignity, science, and compassion. We’ve come so far because activists, researchers, and communities refused to be ignored.
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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The countdown is on! @amyactonoh.bsky.social joins Jaime to talk about her historic run for Ohio governor. jaimeharrison.substack.com #PullUpASeat #AtOurTable
December 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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This is a must read. The parallels are unnerving.

“What is more significant … is the fact that there are 95 years between [the election] of George Washington Murray and myself. This book is all about the fight to stem the tide of retrogression.” - @ClyburnSC06

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‘The First Eight’: Jim Clyburn reflects on Reconstruction, civil rights, and today
In this interview, Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina discusses the connection he sees between today’s politics and the eras of Reconstruction and Jim Crow.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Yeah, but who is going to have a monopoly on racist AI bots?
America putting most of its eggs in the generative AI basket, China going hard into green tech. When history looks back on this period, someone is going to look awfully stupid.
November 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Your Thanksgiving gravy tastes better when you use union mushrooms. Let's give a huge thanks to workers like "Adan" who harvest mushrooms for Monterey Mushrooms under a UFW contract. On an average day, he picks 240-280 of the blue baskets you see in this vid. #WeFeedYou
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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What if adults stopped talking about kids and started talking WITH them? 🤔 That's exactly what we do in our latest episode.
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What is a government shutdown?
This week, we’re all sitting at the kids’ table. Kids are paying attention to politics, and we owe it to them, to answer their questions, honestly, plainly. Our latest episode features 13-year-old Margo asking Jaime about the issues impacting her community and future.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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David Bowie's 'Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)' (1980) celebrated its 45th anniversary earlier this year | Rediscover the album here: album.ink/DBowieSMSC
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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it's Saturday, and it's time for "this week in stupid: November 22 edition" — Elon gets bitten, Donny gets smitten, and so much more...
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this week in stupid: November 22 edition
Elon gets bitten, Donny gets smitten, and so much more...
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November 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Farmworkers sue Trump administration in California over threat to wages

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November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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"No one knows what he's actually done."
Find out who special guest host Margo honors with the inaugural Sit Your Butt Down Award. #PullUpASeat #SYAD
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The Inaugural Sit Your Butt Down Award
Young people may not know every political acronym or procedural rule, but they know when something doesn’t make sense. Welcome to the Kids Table. Our thirteen-year-old special guest host Margo gives out the first ever Sit Your Butt Down Award.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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If you missed the first @atourtable.bsky.social LIVE, it is not too late to watch the full conversation with Congressman @rokhanna.bsky.social on the Epstein Transparency Act. Find out when the files will be released and what is next for victims seeking justice. https://youtu.be/y03YuHvgPKY
At Our Table LIVE: Congressman Ro Khanna on the Epstein Transparency Act
On this LIVE edition of At Our Table, Jamie discusses the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act with a lead sponsor of the bill, Congressman Ro Khanna of California. It’s a conversation on what it took to move this legislation forward that you’re not going to hear anywhere else. #PullUpaSeat as they dissect the timeline for the release of the Epstein files and what this ultimately means for the victims. You won’t want to miss it.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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This is the dark little secret in campaigns that nobody wants to talk about.
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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This week on #AtOurTable, Black & Latino Democratic men said the quiet part out loud. 👀
@statara.bsky.social, @chuckrocha.bsky.social, and Khalil Thompson named names and dropped truth.
Watch and tell us who needs to take a seat. #SYAD
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Black and Latino Men on the Democratic Party
In this episode we bring together three of Washington’s top political minds — Chuck Rocha, Albert Morales, and Khalil Thompson — for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing men of color in Democratic politics. From the lack of Black- and Latino-owned consulting firms to the need for culturally competent messaging and leadership, the panel unpacks how power, access, and authenticity shape campaigns — and what it’ll take to truly diversify the party’s future. Plus: concrete fixes that turn rhetoric into results. Glossary: Coordinated Campaign A joint effort between the political party and candidates to share resources, data, and messaging during elections. DCCC (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) The national organization that recruits, funds, and supports Democrats running for the U.S. House of Representatives. DGA (Democratic Governors Association) The committee that helps elect and support Democratic governors across the country. DNC (Democratic National Committee) The governing body of the Democratic Party that manages national strategy, sets party rules, and organizes the Democratic National Convention. DSCC (Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee) The party organization focused on electing and reelecting Democrats to the U.S. Senate. IE (Independent Expenditure) Money spent by outside groups to support or oppose candidates without coordinating directly with campaigns. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) A 1994 trade deal that eliminated tariffs between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, reshaping manufacturing and labor politics. Rooney Rule A policy requiring at least one candidate from an underrepresented background be interviewed for leadership or coaching positions, adopted from the NFL. -- Timestamps -- 00:00 - From East Texas to Politics: Chuck Rocha's Unique Path 05:17 - Albert Morales on Early Campaign Challenges and Invaluable Political Advice 10:55 - Empowering Black Men: Khalil Thompson's Civic Engagement Work 15:08 - The Need for Black and Latino-Owned Consulting Firms 23:16 - Navigating Identity Politics with Cultural Competency 26:41 - Identifying the Core Issues in Democratic Campaign Strategy 29:37 - How Polling and Consultants Shape Campaign Messaging 43:12 - Challenging the Consultant Cabal: Opening Doors for Diverse Firms 50:59 - Why Constituent Service is the Game Changer in Politics 01:05:29 - A Powerful Example of Constituent Service in Action 01:11:48 - Analyzing 2024 Voter Shifts and Democratic Challenges 01:19:11 - Addressing Disinformation and the Need for New Leadership 01:23:33 - SYAD 01:28:55 - Looking Ahead: Key Races and Candidates for 2026 01:31:55 - Thank You and Episode Credits
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November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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I bought this book by @bensheehan.bsky.social for the teen who’s taking the AP Politics & Government exam next week because they’re all using his videos to study, and now all I’m hearing is fascinated and incensed, “Did YOU know…?” I can just imagine their study group chat.

#MomSky #BookSky
April 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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The story of how Louisiana destroyed America needs to be told

- Heritage Foundation’s head is from Lafayette
- Speaker Mike Johnson? Shreveport
- GOP House Majority Whip is from New Orleans
- Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett? Metairie
- Louisiana is holding illegal deportees for Trump
April 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Don't accurately describe my behavior please. It makes me look bad and it's a form of sabotage
April 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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“From April 14-18, select UBC graduate programs at UBC Vancouver will re-open their applications for US citizens to be considered for Sept 2025 or Jan 2026 entry - they are ready to provide quick admissions decisions for these applicants“ #gradstudent #gradschool

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US Applicant Week
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April 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Sharai, Jazz, Kat, and Xero are hosting yet another amazing month of Black horror content because yes, it is Black History Month and we need to uplift Black voices more than ever.

And before anyone says it, we have Black voices on the site all year. So stay tuned for articles, interviews, and more.
To start off Dread Central's Black History Month programming, Sharai Bohannon (@sharai.bsky.social) is here in defense of 'Abby' and she's asking you to put some respect on the film's name and legacy.
'Abby' Is More Than Just A Rip-off of 'The Exorcist'
Sharai Bohannon is here in defense of 'Abby' and asking you to put some respect on the film's name and legacy.
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February 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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What are the first song lyrics that come to mind when you see this album cover?
Rediscover Lauryn Hill’s Debut Solo Album ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ (1998) | Tribute
After two outings with Fugees, Lauryn Hill emerged as a shining star in her own right with her debut release, an album that would rocket her to seemingly reluctant fame.
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January 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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FREE NEWSLETTER: We just posted a new Journalist's Toolbox™ newsletter this morning about how to use Sora for creating videos. It includes a training video:

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So You Have a Sora Account. Now What?
Jan. 7, 2025
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January 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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If you read only one thing this weekend, or over your Monday morning coffee, it should be the annual "Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions" report from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social > Great case studies + industry leader insights reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/journalism-m...
Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2025
Our annual survey of over 300 media leaders from across the world explores publishers' priorities for the year ahead, the challenges they envision and how well equipped they are to address them.
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January 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM