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"The worse mistake you can make is to see another person through the lens of your prejudices. And the second-worst mistake is to think you aren't looking through the lens of your prejudices.
- Alfred Kroeber Anthropologist
- Alfred Kroeber Anthropologist
unfortunately @chrismurphyct.bsky.social your peers don’t care to invest in the people as their desire to play by norms that are ancient and in this case gets the people NOTHING except a performance that I hope voters will use to vote them out when they are next up for reelection
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
unfortunately @chrismurphyct.bsky.social your peers don’t care to invest in the people as their desire to play by norms that are ancient and in this case gets the people NOTHING except a performance that I hope voters will use to vote them out when they are next up for reelection
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It would be good for the country and good politics if democrats stopped being so afraid of everything
October 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It would be good for the country and good politics if democrats stopped being so afraid of everything
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Writing is my coping mechanism when I am worried about a weather situation. As an unprecedented storm like #HurricaneMelissa approaches Jamaica, I feel helpless, so I write. My Tuesday morning thoughts on the storm.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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Hurricane Melissa Is The Strongest Storm On Earth In 2025
The strongest storm on Earth in 2025 is about to hit Jamaica. Here's what you need to know about Hurricane Melissa before its first landfall.
www.forbes.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Writing is my coping mechanism when I am worried about a weather situation. As an unprecedented storm like #HurricaneMelissa approaches Jamaica, I feel helpless, so I write. My Tuesday morning thoughts on the storm.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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If you're upset about Jimmy Kimmel being "canceled," I'm sure you were just as furious when you heard about Joy Reid
and Tiffany Cross
or Amber Ruffin
or Karen Attiah
or Jemele Hill
Because Kimmel might still have a job if you were
and Tiffany Cross
or Amber Ruffin
or Karen Attiah
or Jemele Hill
Because Kimmel might still have a job if you were
Black Women, White Apathy and Why a Leopard Ate Jimmy Kimmel's Face
Jimmy Kimmel is not a victim of "cancel culture." But he is the perfect example of what happens when white people are silent in the face of racism.
dlvr.it
September 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you're upset about Jimmy Kimmel being "canceled," I'm sure you were just as furious when you heard about Joy Reid
and Tiffany Cross
or Amber Ruffin
or Karen Attiah
or Jemele Hill
Because Kimmel might still have a job if you were
and Tiffany Cross
or Amber Ruffin
or Karen Attiah
or Jemele Hill
Because Kimmel might still have a job if you were
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I truly don't understand how democratic leadership think they are going to move forward after voting to honor a white nationalist who essentially called Black women—the base of the party—stupid.
It's insulting. I find it personally insulting.
It's insulting. I find it personally insulting.
September 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I truly don't understand how democratic leadership think they are going to move forward after voting to honor a white nationalist who essentially called Black women—the base of the party—stupid.
It's insulting. I find it personally insulting.
It's insulting. I find it personally insulting.
so @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social doubled down on his editorial…that sounds about white….so exhausting
September 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
so @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social doubled down on his editorial…that sounds about white….so exhausting
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The governor of Utah is sad that the suspect they have in custody for the murder of Charlie Kirk won't let him start a race war.
September 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The governor of Utah is sad that the suspect they have in custody for the murder of Charlie Kirk won't let him start a race war.
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Washington DC’s 700,000+ residents deserve federal representation.
DC statehood now.
DC statehood now.
August 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Washington DC’s 700,000+ residents deserve federal representation.
DC statehood now.
DC statehood now.
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SWIPE AND READ —-> “They’re dead serious about power. We have to be just as serious about people.”
My latest on how Democrats win again — by getting back to our purpose: Make. Life. Better.
Full op-ed here: www.cityandstatepa.com/opinion/2025...
My latest on how Democrats win again — by getting back to our purpose: Make. Life. Better.
Full op-ed here: www.cityandstatepa.com/opinion/2025...
May 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
SWIPE AND READ —-> “They’re dead serious about power. We have to be just as serious about people.”
My latest on how Democrats win again — by getting back to our purpose: Make. Life. Better.
Full op-ed here: www.cityandstatepa.com/opinion/2025...
My latest on how Democrats win again — by getting back to our purpose: Make. Life. Better.
Full op-ed here: www.cityandstatepa.com/opinion/2025...
this is what we should have had….yet racism and misogyny are more important to too many individuals 😐😐😐
Kamala Harris: So look, some people are describing what's been happening in recent months as absolute chaos. And of course I understand why. And it's certainly true of those tariffs. Tariffs that, as I predicted, are clearly inviting a recession.
May 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
this is what we should have had….yet racism and misogyny are more important to too many individuals 😐😐😐
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Federal workers SAVE the government money, that’s why firing them is COSTING the government money. This isn’t difficult.
April 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Federal workers SAVE the government money, that’s why firing them is COSTING the government money. This isn’t difficult.
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I think people need to get rid of the idea of a “return to normal” whatever that even means. The political and economic situation of the world with climate change getting worse is not going to be less chaotic
April 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I think people need to get rid of the idea of a “return to normal” whatever that even means. The political and economic situation of the world with climate change getting worse is not going to be less chaotic
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Plenty of politicians on both sides of the aisle feel threatened by rising class consciousness.
April 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Plenty of politicians on both sides of the aisle feel threatened by rising class consciousness.
is the Congress awake? this is not how the three branches of government are supposed to work
Bondi declares war on the courts: "What has happened to our judiciary is beyond me ... they are deranged ... we are sending a very strong message today ... we will come after you and we will prosecute you. We will find you."
April 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
is the Congress awake? this is not how the three branches of government are supposed to work
if only polling represented a drive to actual have things change - if only people actually realize their actual power and begin to work for the country they believed they lived in
New Pew Poll from USA today showing massive movement against Trump.
His approval is now 40/59, declining 7pts since February. He has lost support among squishy Trump voters. Since Nov confidence in his ability to make good economic decisions has declined by 28pts.
His approval is now 40/59, declining 7pts since February. He has lost support among squishy Trump voters. Since Nov confidence in his ability to make good economic decisions has declined by 28pts.
April 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
if only polling represented a drive to actual have things change - if only people actually realize their actual power and begin to work for the country they believed they lived in
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For Republicans who claim to love the Constitution:
Even the late Justice Scalia made it clear—immigrants have fundamental rights under the Constitution, including due process. “Persons,” not just citizens.
Even the late Justice Scalia made it clear—immigrants have fundamental rights under the Constitution, including due process. “Persons,” not just citizens.
April 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
For Republicans who claim to love the Constitution:
Even the late Justice Scalia made it clear—immigrants have fundamental rights under the Constitution, including due process. “Persons,” not just citizens.
Even the late Justice Scalia made it clear—immigrants have fundamental rights under the Constitution, including due process. “Persons,” not just citizens.
the way they are ripping apart everything is horrible 🤬🤬🤬
if your meemaw suddenly asks for help setting up an X account, this is why
The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X
The SSA’s shift to Elon Musk’s X comes as the agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, WIRED has learned.
www.wired.com
April 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
the way they are ripping apart everything is horrible 🤬🤬🤬
😫😭😫😭😫😭
You may be fearing your 401k is no longer enough for you to retire. But with all the cuts to NIH and Medicare you also won't live as long. So the policies are integrated.
April 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
😫😭😫😭😫😭
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Americanisms are increasingly being adopted by younger Britons
% of 18-24 year olds typically using...
Vacation: 14% (+13 vs over-65s)
Pronounce 'Z' as 'zee': 16% (+10)
- when used in 'Gen Z': 71% (+56)
Pissed to mean angry: 64% (+50)
More examples in the chart 👇
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
% of 18-24 year olds typically using...
Vacation: 14% (+13 vs over-65s)
Pronounce 'Z' as 'zee': 16% (+10)
- when used in 'Gen Z': 71% (+56)
Pissed to mean angry: 64% (+50)
More examples in the chart 👇
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
April 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Americanisms are increasingly being adopted by younger Britons
% of 18-24 year olds typically using...
Vacation: 14% (+13 vs over-65s)
Pronounce 'Z' as 'zee': 16% (+10)
- when used in 'Gen Z': 71% (+56)
Pissed to mean angry: 64% (+50)
More examples in the chart 👇
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
% of 18-24 year olds typically using...
Vacation: 14% (+13 vs over-65s)
Pronounce 'Z' as 'zee': 16% (+10)
- when used in 'Gen Z': 71% (+56)
Pissed to mean angry: 64% (+50)
More examples in the chart 👇
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
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Others have pointed this out already but the Booker's "stunt" is him literally Doing the Job - impassioned speechmaking is supposedly the main reason for Senators to exist and the only reason any of them from before the United States was established are remembered by name
April 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Others have pointed this out already but the Booker's "stunt" is him literally Doing the Job - impassioned speechmaking is supposedly the main reason for Senators to exist and the only reason any of them from before the United States was established are remembered by name
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Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"
April 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"
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Clyburn: "People better get serious about this. When he says he's not joking about throwing away the Constitution, which is what he'd have to do to have a third term, and we are not gonna rise up in opposition to that? I think it's time for us all to wake up."
March 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Clyburn: "People better get serious about this. When he says he's not joking about throwing away the Constitution, which is what he'd have to do to have a third term, and we are not gonna rise up in opposition to that? I think it's time for us all to wake up."