Maureen Blackstock
@mlblackstock.bsky.social
Retired mom & wife, enjoying life and it’s new adventures along the way🙂🐞
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Five years after George Floyd's death, NPR's Michel Martin took a trip to Minneapolis and spoke to the city's mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison and national civil rights attorney Ben Crump to reflect on how the city and nation have changed.
How did George Floyd's murder change policing and criminal justice? Three leaders reflect
Five years after George Floyd's death, NPR's Michel Martin took a trip to Minneapolis and spoke to the city's mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison and national civil rights attor...
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May 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Five years after George Floyd's death, NPR's Michel Martin took a trip to Minneapolis and spoke to the city's mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison and national civil rights attorney Ben Crump to reflect on how the city and nation have changed.
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Protesters in Chicago are marching!
Let’s go!!!
Let’s go!!!
April 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Protesters in Chicago are marching!
Let’s go!!!
Let’s go!!!
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Three children and their mother have been released from federal custody after being detained by immigration enforcement agents last month at an upstate New York dairy farm.
Mother and 3 Children Detained by ICE at Upstate N.Y. Farm Are Released
The family was returned to New York after being taken into custody last month and held at a detention center in Texas, officials and advocates said.
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April 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Three children and their mother have been released from federal custody after being detained by immigration enforcement agents last month at an upstate New York dairy farm.
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NEW: China is furious at JD Vance following the VP's crude remarks about "Chinese peasants."
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls Vance's comments "ignorant and impolite."
Vance has once again made a massive blunder on the international stage.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls Vance's comments "ignorant and impolite."
Vance has once again made a massive blunder on the international stage.
April 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
NEW: China is furious at JD Vance following the VP's crude remarks about "Chinese peasants."
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls Vance's comments "ignorant and impolite."
Vance has once again made a massive blunder on the international stage.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls Vance's comments "ignorant and impolite."
Vance has once again made a massive blunder on the international stage.
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⬇️ Do Not Forget how WE got to this point…⬇️🤬
April 7, 2025 at 3:48 AM
⬇️ Do Not Forget how WE got to this point…⬇️🤬
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We will not be distracted.
We will not be discouraged.
We’ve got our eyes on the prize.
And we will build the prosperous, free nation for all that we deserve.
The time to organize is now.
OcasioCortez.com
We will not be discouraged.
We’ve got our eyes on the prize.
And we will build the prosperous, free nation for all that we deserve.
The time to organize is now.
OcasioCortez.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We will not be distracted.
We will not be discouraged.
We’ve got our eyes on the prize.
And we will build the prosperous, free nation for all that we deserve.
The time to organize is now.
OcasioCortez.com
We will not be discouraged.
We’ve got our eyes on the prize.
And we will build the prosperous, free nation for all that we deserve.
The time to organize is now.
OcasioCortez.com
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uhhhh it looks like Dems just flipped a R+17 Pennsylvania State Senate seat in Amish country…
March 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
uhhhh it looks like Dems just flipped a R+17 Pennsylvania State Senate seat in Amish country…
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March 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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It’s such a stupid lie because it’s such a small town.
Yesterday, Michael Waltz claimed that he’s “never met, don’t know, never communicated with” Jeffrey Goldberg.
Here’s a photo of Waltz standing next to Goldberg during a 2021 event at the French Embassy.
The event Waltz attended—a Q&A with a French filmmaker—was moderated by Goldberg.
Here’s a photo of Waltz standing next to Goldberg during a 2021 event at the French Embassy.
The event Waltz attended—a Q&A with a French filmmaker—was moderated by Goldberg.
March 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It’s such a stupid lie because it’s such a small town.
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I know it was a Friday but come Monday let’s not forget we need a new leader for Democrats in the Senate.
March 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
I know it was a Friday but come Monday let’s not forget we need a new leader for Democrats in the Senate.
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Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
March 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
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Spotted today at the NYC Half Marathon
March 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Spotted today at the NYC Half Marathon
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Holy shit! You’ve got to see this town hall. Republicans are starting to get torn apart by their own constituents.
Rep. Rich McCormick: “You don’t think I’m going to stand up for you?”
Woman in the crowd: “You need to stand up.”
Another woman: “Don’t bend over.” 🔥
Rep. Rich McCormick: “You don’t think I’m going to stand up for you?”
Woman in the crowd: “You need to stand up.”
Another woman: “Don’t bend over.” 🔥
February 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Holy shit! You’ve got to see this town hall. Republicans are starting to get torn apart by their own constituents.
Rep. Rich McCormick: “You don’t think I’m going to stand up for you?”
Woman in the crowd: “You need to stand up.”
Another woman: “Don’t bend over.” 🔥
Rep. Rich McCormick: “You don’t think I’m going to stand up for you?”
Woman in the crowd: “You need to stand up.”
Another woman: “Don’t bend over.” 🔥
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This is what oligarchy looks like.
February 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is what oligarchy looks like.
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Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.
February 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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This cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social is getting banned on Twitter. Because of course it is.
February 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social is getting banned on Twitter. Because of course it is.
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Money talks
We got a Costco membership for the first time in our lives today. They asked why & I said because treat your workers well, you value diversity, & you didn’t cave in to authoritarian demands. He said: “We’ve been getting lots of folks saying that, thanks for joining.”
Who needs a gallon of ketchup?
Who needs a gallon of ketchup?
February 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Money talks
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the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
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Who will be the American Navalny?
Who will be the leader of the resistance against Orange Hitler?
Will the real leader please stand up, please stand up?
Who will be the leader of the resistance against Orange Hitler?
Will the real leader please stand up, please stand up?
February 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Who will be the American Navalny?
Who will be the leader of the resistance against Orange Hitler?
Will the real leader please stand up, please stand up?
Who will be the leader of the resistance against Orange Hitler?
Will the real leader please stand up, please stand up?
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Here’s a better peace plan for Ukraine.
“Russia, you’ve already sustained twice as many casualties as the US did in ww2. Leave Ukraine or suffer four times more, and collapse as a country in the process”
Done
“Russia, you’ve already sustained twice as many casualties as the US did in ww2. Leave Ukraine or suffer four times more, and collapse as a country in the process”
Done
February 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Here’s a better peace plan for Ukraine.
“Russia, you’ve already sustained twice as many casualties as the US did in ww2. Leave Ukraine or suffer four times more, and collapse as a country in the process”
Done
“Russia, you’ve already sustained twice as many casualties as the US did in ww2. Leave Ukraine or suffer four times more, and collapse as a country in the process”
Done
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Canada has never been more united
February 16, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Canada has never been more united