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Patricia Boyle-Wight
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She/Her/Hers; Musician; lgbtqia+; want to travel; God is love; love is love; love to dance
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carlbergstrom.com
What’s his beef against USAID in particu….oh. Wow.
X post: Elon Musk @elonmusk We spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper. Could gone to some great parties. Did that instead. U.S. policy was to help bring an end to apartheid and establish a nonracial, democratic government. In response to this policy and the Act, USAID/South Africa was responsible for financing projects that apartheid victims viewed as critical in promoting social, political, and economic change through peaceful means. The mission enabled community consultation and ensured that the United States did not impose foreign-defined solutions to local problems. USAID created projects and activities to respond to the priorities of the black community and its leaders, maximized black participation and leadership, and ensured activities had a linkage to the general objectives of U.S. policy. First-year funding for the program was $25 million, which was raised to $50 million the second year. The main project areas were community outreach and leadership development to redress the repression of black-led institutions; educational support and training to address the educational crisis in South Africa; black private enterprise development to combat the inhibiting effects of apartheid–induced discrimination in private enterprise; university grants to help create a new generation of economic and political leaders; human rights; legal assistance; labor union training; and health and nutrition
February 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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charlotteclymer.bsky.social
Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.

This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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atrupar.com
Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
February 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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ruddock.bsky.social
Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”
February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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juddlegum.bsky.social
This level of wealth concentration is indefensible
sethcotlar.bsky.social Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · Dec 27
According to Barron’s, Elon Musk’s wealth increased by almost $200 billion between November 5 and December 20. That means he could give $250,000 to every homeless person in the US and still be as rich as he was on November 5.
phillewis.bsky.social Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Dec 27
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, with more than 770,000 people counted as homeless.
December 27, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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jayhulmepoet.bsky.social
What a wonderful night last night at Truro Cathedral for Carols with Pride.

To paraphrase the Dean's beautiful welcome: Cathedrals belong to everyone.

It was beautiful to see that so clearly last night.
Truro cathedral lit up in rainbow colours and fill of people. An LGBT choir sing in Truro cathedral Jay reads from the backwater Sermons A group of people stand in the crossing of Truro cathedral holding a banner that says "protect trans kids" in Cornish.
December 19, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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jayhulmepoet.bsky.social
I cannot express how brave it is, in this current environment, for the Cathedral and the Dean to stand up for what is right. To follow in Christ's way of welcoming, ministering to, and protecting, the marginalised and oppressed. Regardless of the rhetoric of the oppressors.
December 19, 2024 at 9:16 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
This happened because of the immediate public outcry. We won’t grow numb to this!
Screenshot of an Associated Press post about Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversing its decision on time limits for anesthesia. The post includes an image of an Anthem sign in front of an office building.
December 6, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
This is pretty funny.
Post by Roddy, Canadian flag in his handle: Americans. If you're wondering why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida to meet with Donald Trump, it's because Canada doesn't allow convicted felons into the country.
November 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM
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npr.org
Researchers reconstructed the Triassic food web using nothing but scat.
Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth
Researchers reconstructed the Triassic food web using nothing but scat.
www.npr.org
November 30, 2024 at 6:52 PM
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sethabramson.bsky.social
The best friends of the incoming administration doing their thing
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Nov 30
A week after Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, was accused of being a “wrecking ball” jeopardizing global climate talks, Saudi officials are leading an effort to block a UN deal to tackle plastic pollution, negotiators said.
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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briantylercohen.bsky.social
It's up to Democratic officials whether they want to stop exclusively rewarding legacy media with their time and start validating the people who are actually advocating for their agenda. But until they make that decision, the asymmetry that cost Democrats this election will persist.
marcelias.bsky.social Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Nov 30
Democrats make a mistake by fixating just on Joe Rogan. It is about a mentality that going on a Sunday show with 50,000 viewers is more important than talking to a YouTube influencer with 3 million.
November 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM
pboyle-wight.bsky.social
It's an amazing show. I agree with Jonathan Bailey. Everyone should watch it!
November 27, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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queertheology.bsky.social
Your queerness is a blessing and you do not have to argue with anti-LGBTQ bigots on their terms.

Let your queer joy shine!
November 21, 2024 at 11:03 PM
pboyle-wight.bsky.social
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People with ADHD need to hear this 💚 #adhd #neurodivergent
YouTube video by ADHD Chatter Podcast
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November 23, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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onaucc.bsky.social
We are called to project, affirm, & uplift.

Join us in committing to a world where #trans lives are valued, supported, and celebrated. Share this message, take action, and stand with us in love and solidarity.

#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransDayOfResilience #ONA #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQJustice
November 20, 2024 at 10:02 PM