RandBsMaman
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Child of the 80s and 90s. Elder millennial. Lived through the Oregon Trail and Homestar Runner. Mother of 2. SJW. Unapologetically Black. Ayiti Cherie.
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This article below absolutely sums up (in a very funny way) why public interest in the (sigh) Epstein scandal has to be fanned. Is it more important than stomping all over the Constitution and branches of government? Functionally, no, but if it's the crack that splinters those fuckers...then yes.
July 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This article below absolutely sums up (in a very funny way) why public interest in the (sigh) Epstein scandal has to be fanned. Is it more important than stomping all over the Constitution and branches of government? Functionally, no, but if it's the crack that splinters those fuckers...then yes.
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Actor Mandy Patinkin’s plea for Jews to consider how what Netanyahu’s Israeli government is doing to Gaza is not just harming Palestinians and killing kids — but also endangering Jews across the globe.
July 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Actor Mandy Patinkin’s plea for Jews to consider how what Netanyahu’s Israeli government is doing to Gaza is not just harming Palestinians and killing kids — but also endangering Jews across the globe.
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“I don’t know how long it took—ten seconds, maybe fifteen—for the house to come apart."
During the early-morning hours of July 4, the Guadalupe River pulled senior editor Aaron Parsley and six members of his family into its waters. Read his firsthand account:
During the early-morning hours of July 4, the Guadalupe River pulled senior editor Aaron Parsley and six members of his family into its waters. Read his firsthand account:
“The River House Broke. We Rushed in the River.”
The July 4 Texas flooding ripped our Kerr County home from its pillars, pulling us into the water and into the night. Then morning came.
www.texasmonthly.com
July 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“I don’t know how long it took—ten seconds, maybe fifteen—for the house to come apart."
During the early-morning hours of July 4, the Guadalupe River pulled senior editor Aaron Parsley and six members of his family into its waters. Read his firsthand account:
During the early-morning hours of July 4, the Guadalupe River pulled senior editor Aaron Parsley and six members of his family into its waters. Read his firsthand account:
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On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @friedman.house.gov breaks down the top three things you need to know about the Republicans’ One Big, Ugly Bill — from kicking 17 million off their health care to making life harder for parents, all to fund tax breaks for the ultra-rich.
July 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @friedman.house.gov breaks down the top three things you need to know about the Republicans’ One Big, Ugly Bill — from kicking 17 million off their health care to making life harder for parents, all to fund tax breaks for the ultra-rich.
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Remember when Republicans used to blame everything on the Affordable Care Act? That’s what we need to do with Trump’s Tax Scam.
July 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Remember when Republicans used to blame everything on the Affordable Care Act? That’s what we need to do with Trump’s Tax Scam.
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Original Hamilton cast member Thayne Jasperson looks back on 10 years with the Broadway hit, from workshop beginnings to the 2025 Tony Awards reunion. Read more here: bway.world/4bmj1
July 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Original Hamilton cast member Thayne Jasperson looks back on 10 years with the Broadway hit, from workshop beginnings to the 2025 Tony Awards reunion. Read more here: bway.world/4bmj1
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COVER REVEAL!!! Spaceships, stars, mysterious energy fields, and Big Impressive Font! Check out the cover for my "Voyager meets DS9" inspired original space opera THE PHOTONIC EFFECT...which you can add on Goodreads right now! www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
It's a COVER LAUNCH for New York Times bestselling author Mike Chen's new science fiction novel, THE PHOTONIC EFFECT!
Out in paperback April 2026, you can preorder your copy now!
Cover design by Ella Laytham
Cover illustration by @Tegnemaskin (Instagram)
Out in paperback April 2026, you can preorder your copy now!
Cover design by Ella Laytham
Cover illustration by @Tegnemaskin (Instagram)
June 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
COVER REVEAL!!! Spaceships, stars, mysterious energy fields, and Big Impressive Font! Check out the cover for my "Voyager meets DS9" inspired original space opera THE PHOTONIC EFFECT...which you can add on Goodreads right now! www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
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The Supreme Court’s decision today does not change the science. Gender-affirming care remains evidence-based, medically necessary care that improves the health and well-being of transgender youth. Learn more: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
June 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Supreme Court’s decision today does not change the science. Gender-affirming care remains evidence-based, medically necessary care that improves the health and well-being of transgender youth. Learn more: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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Kids DO get more shots now than they did decades ago. There’s also a lot less death from preventable illnesses. That’s a win! Let’s dive into the wonderful world of Vaccine Schedules. The AAP first took ownership of schedules back in the late 1930s and we continue to recommend the vaccine schedule.
June 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Kids DO get more shots now than they did decades ago. There’s also a lot less death from preventable illnesses. That’s a win! Let’s dive into the wonderful world of Vaccine Schedules. The AAP first took ownership of schedules back in the late 1930s and we continue to recommend the vaccine schedule.
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trans people will always exist (laudatory)
trans people will always exist (threatening)
trans people will always exist (factual)
trans people will always exist (threatening)
trans people will always exist (factual)
June 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
trans people will always exist (laudatory)
trans people will always exist (threatening)
trans people will always exist (factual)
trans people will always exist (threatening)
trans people will always exist (factual)
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Austin’s only and oldest queer and feminist bookstore was vandalized this weekend. Someone threw a hunk of concrete at the Pride flag painted on their front window, smashing it and damaging the inside of the building.
This would be an amazing time to show them some love. Ebookwoman.com
This would be an amazing time to show them some love. Ebookwoman.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Austin’s only and oldest queer and feminist bookstore was vandalized this weekend. Someone threw a hunk of concrete at the Pride flag painted on their front window, smashing it and damaging the inside of the building.
This would be an amazing time to show them some love. Ebookwoman.com
This would be an amazing time to show them some love. Ebookwoman.com
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Obama is the best of ‘em!
June 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Obama is the best of ‘em!
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H/t to Toni on my bookers.
June 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
H/t to Toni on my bookers.
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NPR: "All of this is completely normal and not worrisome in any way. Yay, we're journalisming!"
The coalition of organizations behind the protests say the parade is being fueled by Trump's ego. The parade, which is not formally linked to Trump, will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
'No Kings' protests against Trump planned nationwide to coincide with military parade
The coalition of organizations behind the protests say the parade is being fueled by Trump's ego. The parade, which is not formally linked to Trump, will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
n.pr
June 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
NPR: "All of this is completely normal and not worrisome in any way. Yay, we're journalisming!"
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We ambushed #Tonys guests with a chaotic Broadway lyric quiz and let’s just say... some gave ✨Tony-worthy✨ and others gave “I saw Wicked once in 2007.” Who nailed it? Who fumbled the bag? 🎭🔥 #TheatreKidEnergy #BroadwayBrainrot #TonysChaos
June 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We ambushed #Tonys guests with a chaotic Broadway lyric quiz and let’s just say... some gave ✨Tony-worthy✨ and others gave “I saw Wicked once in 2007.” Who nailed it? Who fumbled the bag? 🎭🔥 #TheatreKidEnergy #BroadwayBrainrot #TonysChaos
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It's not reasonable to expect that Audra Mcdonald will win a Tony every time she's nominated, but she would if the world was fair
June 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It's not reasonable to expect that Audra Mcdonald will win a Tony every time she's nominated, but she would if the world was fair
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The Tonys are the only awards show where you're expected to show up in full glam for the red carpet, wipe off your make-up, get into costume, perform a song, and then get back into glam. And if you're lucky, you have a show to do on Tuesday. Broadway: we keep stars humble
June 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Tonys are the only awards show where you're expected to show up in full glam for the red carpet, wipe off your make-up, get into costume, perform a song, and then get back into glam. And if you're lucky, you have a show to do on Tuesday. Broadway: we keep stars humble
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“Trump is using military forces to stop a protest — I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.”
Doechii at the #BETAwards
Doechii at the #BETAwards
June 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
“Trump is using military forces to stop a protest — I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.”
Doechii at the #BETAwards
Doechii at the #BETAwards
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The fact that Purpose, which is about a Black family, and Maybe Happy Ending, which was adapted from a Korean musical and kept the story in Korea, won the top awards shows that we can have non-white stories. I hope this can trickle down to smaller productions. Representation matters. (3/3)
June 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The fact that Purpose, which is about a Black family, and Maybe Happy Ending, which was adapted from a Korean musical and kept the story in Korea, won the top awards shows that we can have non-white stories. I hope this can trickle down to smaller productions. Representation matters. (3/3)
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- Nicole Scherzinger and Francis Jue were the first Asians to win in their categories after 30+ years.
- Branden Jacob-Jenkins is the first Black playwright to win Best Play in almost 40 years for Purpose, which has an asexual character. (2/3)
- Branden Jacob-Jenkins is the first Black playwright to win Best Play in almost 40 years for Purpose, which has an asexual character. (2/3)
June 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
- Nicole Scherzinger and Francis Jue were the first Asians to win in their categories after 30+ years.
- Branden Jacob-Jenkins is the first Black playwright to win Best Play in almost 40 years for Purpose, which has an asexual character. (2/3)
- Branden Jacob-Jenkins is the first Black playwright to win Best Play in almost 40 years for Purpose, which has an asexual character. (2/3)
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Really stoked at the huge milestones from the 2025 Tony Awards:
- Darren Criss is the first Asian American winner of Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.
- Cole Escola is the first nonbinary winner.
- Kara Young is the first Black actor to win back-to-back Tonys. (1/3)
- Darren Criss is the first Asian American winner of Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.
- Cole Escola is the first nonbinary winner.
- Kara Young is the first Black actor to win back-to-back Tonys. (1/3)
June 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Really stoked at the huge milestones from the 2025 Tony Awards:
- Darren Criss is the first Asian American winner of Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.
- Cole Escola is the first nonbinary winner.
- Kara Young is the first Black actor to win back-to-back Tonys. (1/3)
- Darren Criss is the first Asian American winner of Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.
- Cole Escola is the first nonbinary winner.
- Kara Young is the first Black actor to win back-to-back Tonys. (1/3)
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I have no doubt Audra McDonald will receive a 7th+ Tony Award(s) because everything she does is magnificent and top tier. She elevates the art of acting, performance, voice/song. Her physicality in each role is outstanding. It will be exciting to see what role(s) she takes on/created next.
June 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I have no doubt Audra McDonald will receive a 7th+ Tony Award(s) because everything she does is magnificent and top tier. She elevates the art of acting, performance, voice/song. Her physicality in each role is outstanding. It will be exciting to see what role(s) she takes on/created next.
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Audra McDonald is literally us…
after settling into our own space to share some joy and being set upon & antagonized at every turn
sick of the bulllshxt…
bursting blood vessels, gritting teeth into grins, acting as if…standing on business about what we deserve and intend to have…THIS time #SheIsUs
after settling into our own space to share some joy and being set upon & antagonized at every turn
sick of the bulllshxt…
bursting blood vessels, gritting teeth into grins, acting as if…standing on business about what we deserve and intend to have…THIS time #SheIsUs
June 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Audra McDonald is literally us…
after settling into our own space to share some joy and being set upon & antagonized at every turn
sick of the bulllshxt…
bursting blood vessels, gritting teeth into grins, acting as if…standing on business about what we deserve and intend to have…THIS time #SheIsUs
after settling into our own space to share some joy and being set upon & antagonized at every turn
sick of the bulllshxt…
bursting blood vessels, gritting teeth into grins, acting as if…standing on business about what we deserve and intend to have…THIS time #SheIsUs