Shanikka1961
@reneechantler.bsky.social
Lawyer, mother, grandmother, gamer, geek and fierce lover of Black people. Too old for BS, especially the racist or right wing kind. DM me if you do not know me already and it's instablock. Because life is too short.
Definitely worth reading Sleepwalking Into Revenge: The Rise of the Politics of Retribution newrepublic.com/article/2021... via @newrepublic.com
Sleepwalking Into Revenge: The Rise of the Politics of Retribution
For decades, Democrats have abided by norms Republicans systematically discarded. They have no choice now but to fight back with all the resources they can marshal.
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November 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Definitely worth reading Sleepwalking Into Revenge: The Rise of the Politics of Retribution newrepublic.com/article/2021... via @newrepublic.com
Yes. Full Stop. Next question? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article)
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Yes. Full Stop. Next question? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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BREAKING: A Department of Homeland Security officer shot at an unarmed black man during a traffic stop in DC, and the DC police officer said he was told by superiors not to mention the shooting in his incident report. 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Lawyers allege cover-up after fed shoots at man during D.C. traffic stop
Neither D.C. police nor the Department of Homeland Security have explained why the Homeland Security agent fired his weapon.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
BREAKING: A Department of Homeland Security officer shot at an unarmed black man during a traffic stop in DC, and the DC police officer said he was told by superiors not to mention the shooting in his incident report. 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
The Mamdani Moment
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The Mamdani Moment
And the Future of the Democratic Party
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October 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The Mamdani Moment
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Anyone who voted for the craziest version of Mr. Charlie I have seen in my lifetime and who rationalizes that this type of post from a president is anything but proof it's time to invoke the 25th is as psychotic as Donald Trump is.
October 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Anyone who voted for the craziest version of Mr. Charlie I have seen in my lifetime and who rationalizes that this type of post from a president is anything but proof it's time to invoke the 25th is as psychotic as Donald Trump is.
Why, indeed?
I’m supposed to believe both that trained and paid journalists couldn’t see through Project 2025 spin but also they’re the people best positioned to tell me what’s happening and how I should feel. Why? They failed at their jobs by their own admission.
October 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Why, indeed?
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Fired for displaying a pride flag, followed by a citation of the Constitution.
October 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Fired for displaying a pride flag, followed by a citation of the Constitution.
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The least surprising news of the day.
October 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The least surprising news of the day.
We all know why.
Why aren’t white people moving to protect Black Americans living in Chicago free from nightrider klansmen snatching our children naked from their beds and zip tying them together like they were having a 2 for one sale slave auction like they moved when white man Jimmy Kimmel got suspended
October 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We all know why.
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Thanks, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, who made up a new Second Amendment in 2008.
That new Scalia Second Amendment created a fake individual right to own a gun.
If we want to fix the US gun culture we must reform the court and overturn the Scalia Second Amendment.
That new Scalia Second Amendment created a fake individual right to own a gun.
If we want to fix the US gun culture we must reform the court and overturn the Scalia Second Amendment.
September 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Thanks, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, who made up a new Second Amendment in 2008.
That new Scalia Second Amendment created a fake individual right to own a gun.
If we want to fix the US gun culture we must reform the court and overturn the Scalia Second Amendment.
That new Scalia Second Amendment created a fake individual right to own a gun.
If we want to fix the US gun culture we must reform the court and overturn the Scalia Second Amendment.
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Let’s all take a moment to FORGET this MF…. As he TOLD US TO DO
September 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Let’s all take a moment to FORGET this MF…. As he TOLD US TO DO
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If you dont want to read about Charlie Kirk, might I suggest:
America Is Now A 'Show Your Papers' State
The obvious end point of the Supreme Court’s logic is something normally associated with fascist regimes.
www.huffpost.com/entry/americ...
The obvious end point of the Supreme Court’s logic is something normally associated with fascist regimes.
www.huffpost.com/entry/americ...
How The Supreme Court Just Launched A New Phase Of American Dystopia
The obvious end point of the Supreme Court’s logic is something normally associated with fascist regimes.
www.huffpost.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
If you dont want to read about Charlie Kirk, might I suggest:
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“The Capitol Mall area gets visited by people from all around the world, and it's a good way to remind them of the land they're standing on and the people who have been here for a thousand years,” said Bruce Savage, chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
Tribal nations’ flags raised in historic moment at Minnesota State Capitol
Flags of the 11 federally recognized tribes in the state were raised for the first time Friday morning at the new Tribal Flag Plaza. Some tribal leaders say the plaza will serve as a reminder that tri...
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September 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
“The Capitol Mall area gets visited by people from all around the world, and it's a good way to remind them of the land they're standing on and the people who have been here for a thousand years,” said Bruce Savage, chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
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"Everyday People" by Sly & The Family Stone is a powerful anthem of unity, highlighting that despite differences, all people are equal and should coexist peacefully. Its messages challenged prejudice and celebrated inclusivity, as the band was one of the first major integrated rock groups.
August 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"Everyday People" by Sly & The Family Stone is a powerful anthem of unity, highlighting that despite differences, all people are equal and should coexist peacefully. Its messages challenged prejudice and celebrated inclusivity, as the band was one of the first major integrated rock groups.
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Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth 1967
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September 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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My dream is for it to happen like it does to vampires.
When the leader kicks the bucket, the rest of them burst into flames.
When the leader kicks the bucket, the rest of them burst into flames.
a black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo with a bow tie
ALT: a black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo with a bow tie
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August 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My dream is for it to happen like it does to vampires.
When the leader kicks the bucket, the rest of them burst into flames.
When the leader kicks the bucket, the rest of them burst into flames.
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All because a smart, hot, popular black man embarrassed him in public. Jesus.
August 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
All because a smart, hot, popular black man embarrassed him in public. Jesus.
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Pay attention. Your family’s safety is on the line.
August 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Pay attention. Your family’s safety is on the line.
These folk are just twisted
It’s not like they didn’t publish Project 2025
August 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
These folk are just twisted
The media head that decided that putting a 10 year old baby that had just been through life changing trauma on teevee should be drawn and quartered
So many adults have to fail a child before he ends up 10 years old telling CNN about the mass shooting he lived through this morning
August 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The media head that decided that putting a 10 year old baby that had just been through life changing trauma on teevee should be drawn and quartered
Basically
August 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Basically
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A reminder for future generations….please don’t let this kind of music die out.
August 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A reminder for future generations….please don’t let this kind of music die out.