S. Shani Saunders
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lover of life, cat mommy, search 4 umami, always expecting the best to come my way! (be the goldfish & never underestimate the turtle 🐢)
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I couldn’t leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber, Zariff!
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I couldn’t leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber, Zariff!
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Professional Big Wave Surfer From Moorea
Professional Big Wave Surfer From Moorea
December 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Professional Big Wave Surfer From Moorea
Professional Big Wave Surfer From Moorea
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💜 You don’t stop being family just because you're a Senator.
In his first Senate speech, @kim.senate.gov opened up about becoming a caregiver for his father as his dad battles Alzheimer’s.
He reminded us that caring is something our country should value. seiu.co/3MtvQWT
In his first Senate speech, @kim.senate.gov opened up about becoming a caregiver for his father as his dad battles Alzheimer’s.
He reminded us that caring is something our country should value. seiu.co/3MtvQWT
In maiden Senate speech, Andy Kim promises to care for his father and for America - New Jersey Globe
Exactly one year after he was first sworn in as a U.S. Senator, Andy Kim gave his maiden speech on the Senate floor today. The speech, technically Kim’s
seiu.co
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
💜 You don’t stop being family just because you're a Senator.
In his first Senate speech, @kim.senate.gov opened up about becoming a caregiver for his father as his dad battles Alzheimer’s.
He reminded us that caring is something our country should value. seiu.co/3MtvQWT
In his first Senate speech, @kim.senate.gov opened up about becoming a caregiver for his father as his dad battles Alzheimer’s.
He reminded us that caring is something our country should value. seiu.co/3MtvQWT
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This is Cody. He's always wanted a dog of his own, and his wish finally came true. Can already tell his new little brother Cooper is going to be his best friend forever. 13/10 for both (TT: codythegoldenboy)
December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is Cody. He's always wanted a dog of his own, and his wish finally came true. Can already tell his new little brother Cooper is going to be his best friend forever. 13/10 for both (TT: codythegoldenboy)
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I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
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NOROFLK, Va. (AP) — Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP source says.
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
NOROFLK, Va. (AP) — Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP source says.
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
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Buy a book.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Dan Robinson (@bookmandan.bsky.social)
Retired. Interested in just about everything. Avid reader.
bookmandan.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Buy a book.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
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Santa Fe is linking wages to rental prices — a first in the U.S. — as officials try to slow displacement with soaring housing costs
Santa Fe tackles rental rates with first-in-US minimum wage approach
Santa Fe is the first city in the U.S. to directly link wages to housing affordability, aiming to counter high rents.
apnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Santa Fe is linking wages to rental prices — a first in the U.S. — as officials try to slow displacement with soaring housing costs
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City Hall in Philly has a carousel you can see in the center of the courtyard
November 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
City Hall in Philly has a carousel you can see in the center of the courtyard
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"To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do."
~ Victor Hugo
~ Victor Hugo
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do."
~ Victor Hugo
~ Victor Hugo
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November 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Trump has banned the federal government from observing World AIDS Day, which has been commemorated, by Republican and Democratic presidents on December 1 since 1988.
Trump has also cut programs that combat HIV and AIDS, scrapped prevention resources, and restricted funding.
Trump has also cut programs that combat HIV and AIDS, scrapped prevention resources, and restricted funding.
Trump administration won't observe World AIDS Day
A directive from the State Department assures that 2025 will be different from 2024, when President Biden hosted the first display of AIDS Memorial Quilt panels at the White House.
www.advocate.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Trump has banned the federal government from observing World AIDS Day, which has been commemorated, by Republican and Democratic presidents on December 1 since 1988.
Trump has also cut programs that combat HIV and AIDS, scrapped prevention resources, and restricted funding.
Trump has also cut programs that combat HIV and AIDS, scrapped prevention resources, and restricted funding.
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Guy is playing Blackbird and a little magpie wants to sing along…💙💙💙
November 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Guy is playing Blackbird and a little magpie wants to sing along…💙💙💙
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November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
via Ava DuVernay avaduvernay.substack.com/p/i-tried-to...
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Speaker Rep. McClinton and Rep. Mayes are exceptionally professional. They are powerful.
And today, because of their work and unrelenting advocacy, they stood by me as I signed the CROWN Act into law.
And today, because of their work and unrelenting advocacy, they stood by me as I signed the CROWN Act into law.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Speaker Rep. McClinton and Rep. Mayes are exceptionally professional. They are powerful.
And today, because of their work and unrelenting advocacy, they stood by me as I signed the CROWN Act into law.
And today, because of their work and unrelenting advocacy, they stood by me as I signed the CROWN Act into law.
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There is beauty everywhere but especially in autumn in Philadelphia! 😻
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There is beauty everywhere but especially in autumn in Philadelphia! 😻
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
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Digging into the data of what's taking place with Black women unemployment and this graph is pretty damning.
You can see the EXACT month Black women's unemployment begins to splinter and that what hit us FIRST is now coming for all other women. This is #TheDoubleTax.
#blacksky #news #econsky
You can see the EXACT month Black women's unemployment begins to splinter and that what hit us FIRST is now coming for all other women. This is #TheDoubleTax.
#blacksky #news #econsky
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Digging into the data of what's taking place with Black women unemployment and this graph is pretty damning.
You can see the EXACT month Black women's unemployment begins to splinter and that what hit us FIRST is now coming for all other women. This is #TheDoubleTax.
#blacksky #news #econsky
You can see the EXACT month Black women's unemployment begins to splinter and that what hit us FIRST is now coming for all other women. This is #TheDoubleTax.
#blacksky #news #econsky
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In its first year the Tyrese Maxey Foundation gave away 400 meals. The following year, that number increased to 1,000 meals, and in 2024 the foundation gave out 2,000 meals.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In its first year the Tyrese Maxey Foundation gave away 400 meals. The following year, that number increased to 1,000 meals, and in 2024 the foundation gave out 2,000 meals.
🔗 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...
🔗 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...
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Morning Kittens - Snow Day
November 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Morning Kittens - Snow Day
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I think this should get more media attention, but it won't. People are just going to find out the hard way.
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I think this should get more media attention, but it won't. People are just going to find out the hard way.
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
The world needs more Coles and uppies 🥹🤧♥️
November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The world needs more Coles and uppies 🥹🤧♥️