jamesmitchell.bsky.social
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The new documentary "Sun Ra: Do the Impossible," will premiere on PBS' "American Masters" series on Feb. 20. www.portlandmercury.com/music/2025/1...
December 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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One of the delights of working for the Voice of America in the Cohen Federal Building was the New Deal era frescoes and murals. Along with VOA and its staff, it now appears these treasured American works of art are to be a DOGE casualty. newrepublic.com/article/20120... #SaveVOA
There Was a Plan to Save These New Deal Masterpieces. Then Trump Won.
A feasibility study was underway about restoring the ailing federal building that houses important Ben Shahn frescoes, Philip Guston murals, and other FDR-era artwork. But the Trump administration put a stop to it.
newrepublic.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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John Lee Hooker with a diagram of the evolution of the Blues.
September 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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I said this months ago but I really need a BLUE STATE COMPACT IMMEDIATELY. Bring together all health depts, all education depts, etc... under one umbrella. Collectivize guidance, ensure that disabled students get what they need, etc... An emergency meeting of all Blue State Governors is overdue.
August 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Dark Night update:

🦇$102,258 raised
🦇$47,742 to go

Over 2/3 of the goal reached in a week🔥

Some great news for lifting spirits up before the weekend, and even greater groundwork to shoot Shaheds down for days to come.

Thank you, guys💙💛
Let’s keep up:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
June 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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NYU graduate, artist, actor, and trans activist Logan Rozos delivered the speech at his graduation against the slaughter and genocide of human beings in Palestine, and NYU decided to withhold his degree.

There's a petition against this

www.change.org/p/nyu-give-l...
Sign the Petition
NYU: Give Logan Rozos His Degree. Condemning Gaza Genocide Isn't Wrong
www.change.org
May 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Need an excuse to buy more books? Now you have one! Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day! Show your favorite indie some love.
Why Shopping Local This Indie Bookstore Day Is More Important Than Ever
Several independent book store owners are encouraging people to go out to their local independent bookstores to buy some novels to help celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and keep independent busines...
people.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Hello fellow New York City dwellers! I made a mayoral primary zine letting you know who to rank on your ballot, important dates, why ranked choice voting is good, and who NOT to rank. I posted a free download so you can print and assemble your own here: drive.google.com/drive/u/1/fo...
April 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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One thing that’s interesting about Andrew Cuomo is that he’s a sexual harasser who’s also anti union, unlikely to do anything that anyone left of center wants, but who has also gutlessly avoided criticizing Trump.

Super interesting combination of qualities!
March 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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You’re the ones who have all the right cards to support Ukraine.

u24.gov.ua/armored-ambu...
Save the heroes. Fundraiser for armored evacuation vehicles
A life-defining fundraiser for 5 armored medevacs that are needed on the frontline right now.
u24.gov.ua
February 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Adams must be removed. The city cannot sustain being governed for nearly a year by a Mayor who is being coerced by Trump admin in order to escape charges.

This corruption poses a real threat to the people of the city. He should have resigned a while ago, but will not. So it’s time for him to go.
February 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM