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Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025
January 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025
Should we believe in Trump? Just curious 👀
January 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Should we believe in Trump? Just curious 👀
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The deck has been stacked against hardworking families for decades.
It’s time to redeem the American dream.
For everyone.
It’s time to redeem the American dream.
For everyone.
January 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The deck has been stacked against hardworking families for decades.
It’s time to redeem the American dream.
For everyone.
It’s time to redeem the American dream.
For everyone.
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What would Martin Luther King Jr. urge us to do as we celebrate his life and legacy?
Press On.
Press On.
January 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
What would Martin Luther King Jr. urge us to do as we celebrate his life and legacy?
Press On.
Press On.
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Even Barron thinks he’s f*cking annoying.
January 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Even Barron thinks he’s f*cking annoying.
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This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 51. Trump launches new inauguration-eve scams and grifts, plus lots more news. Here is everything you need to know. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 51
… Trump launched his crypto and Tik Tok scams the weekend before taking office, both designed to enrich himself, family members and cronies’ net worth exponentially while doing no work and producing n...
open.substack.com
January 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 51. Trump launches new inauguration-eve scams and grifts, plus lots more news. Here is everything you need to know. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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@sanders.senate.gov calls out the absurdity of big money's role in politics.
December 10, 2024 at 3:59 PM
@sanders.senate.gov calls out the absurdity of big money's role in politics.
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Ernest Hemingway once said:
In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much.
Ernest Hemingway once said:
In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much.
November 23, 2024 at 1:03 AM
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Ernest Hemingway once said:
In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much.
Ernest Hemingway once said:
In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much.
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Firefighters are tracking a new blaze in Southern California, the Auto fire — which began burning on Monday in Ventura County, has spread to 56 acres and is 0% contained — northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
Auto Fire in Ventura County Is Small but 0% Contained
The new fire, in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles, covers 56 acres and is 0 percent contained, officials said.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Firefighters are tracking a new blaze in Southern California, the Auto fire — which began burning on Monday in Ventura County, has spread to 56 acres and is 0% contained — northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
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The California FAIR Plan was created by state lawmakers to cover people who couldn’t get standard home insurance for various reasons. As of Friday, it had just $377 million available to pay claims, and because the fires are still burning, that number could grow.
The California FAIR Plan Faces Crucial Insurance Test
The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The California FAIR Plan was created by state lawmakers to cover people who couldn’t get standard home insurance for various reasons. As of Friday, it had just $377 million available to pay claims, and because the fires are still burning, that number could grow.
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More than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war in Gaza, according to a new study. It suggests that the Hamas health ministry tally, a figure the UN relies on, is a significant undercount. nyti.ms/4fZxCIv
January 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
More than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war in Gaza, according to a new study. It suggests that the Hamas health ministry tally, a figure the UN relies on, is a significant undercount. nyti.ms/4fZxCIv
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The winds in Los Angeles were weaker than predicted on Tuesday and no longer met the National Weather Service’s criteria for a “particularly dangerous situation.” But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.
Wind Forecast for L.A. Fires Was Weaker Than Expected, but Could Pick Up Wednesday
On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest of the day. But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The winds in Los Angeles were weaker than predicted on Tuesday and no longer met the National Weather Service’s criteria for a “particularly dangerous situation.” But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.
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LA Fire Chief: 100+ Trucks Sat Unrepaired During Fires
LA Fire Chief: 100+ Trucks Sat Unrepaired During Fires
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley confirmed that more than 100 fire trucks — over half the fleet — were in need of repairs and out of commission due to budget cuts when wildfires ravaged the area this week.
dlvr.it
January 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
LA Fire Chief: 100+ Trucks Sat Unrepaired During Fires
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Mexican Illegal 'Person of Interest' in LA Wildfires
Mexican Illegal 'Person of Interest' in LA Wildfires
An illegal immigrant from Mexico regarded as a "person of interest" by police with starting one of the wildfires around Los Angeles has had multiple encounters with law enforcement since 2016, including a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon.
dlvr.it
January 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Mexican Illegal 'Person of Interest' in LA Wildfires
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Trump's "unconditional discharge" in his NY case - no punishment for his crimes - is a supremely unjust result. Some say it proves justice doesn't matter. I say the frustration, anger & disgust we feel at the absence of punishment for Trump's 34 felony crimes proves that to us, justice DOES matter.
January 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Trump's "unconditional discharge" in his NY case - no punishment for his crimes - is a supremely unjust result. Some say it proves justice doesn't matter. I say the frustration, anger & disgust we feel at the absence of punishment for Trump's 34 felony crimes proves that to us, justice DOES matter.
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Morning, friends. Now that I'm here on Bluesky (and really enjoying it) if you're a #TeamJustice member or simply care about accountability, the rule of law and the need for equal justice, & you'd like a follow back, please let me know so l can follow you back. Because we're all in this together.
November 22, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Morning, friends. Now that I'm here on Bluesky (and really enjoying it) if you're a #TeamJustice member or simply care about accountability, the rule of law and the need for equal justice, & you'd like a follow back, please let me know so l can follow you back. Because we're all in this together.
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Here’s a version that I found printed in Germany around a decade ago, ahead of its time. . .
January 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Here’s a version that I found printed in Germany around a decade ago, ahead of its time. . .
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Join us in the fight to keep democracy alive and to make it flourish in the face of the greatest threat we have confronted at least since World War II:
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January 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Join us in the fight to keep democracy alive and to make it flourish in the face of the greatest threat we have confronted at least since World War II:
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“Every day without action is another that threatens the children of Syria. These children – who have lived their entire lives in danger – deserve to live the rest of their lives in safety.” - UNICEF Communication Manager Ricardo Pires.
Full statement: uniceflink.org/3WjMRVx
Full statement: uniceflink.org/3WjMRVx
January 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
“Every day without action is another that threatens the children of Syria. These children – who have lived their entire lives in danger – deserve to live the rest of their lives in safety.” - UNICEF Communication Manager Ricardo Pires.
Full statement: uniceflink.org/3WjMRVx
Full statement: uniceflink.org/3WjMRVx
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Michelle Obama will be skipping Trump’s inauguration.
And before anyone says a negative word, let’s not forget—Trump skipped Biden’s inauguration.
From the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama: Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Michelle Obama will not attend.
And before anyone says a negative word, let’s not forget—Trump skipped Biden’s inauguration.
From the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama: Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Michelle Obama will not attend.
January 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Michelle Obama will be skipping Trump’s inauguration.
And before anyone says a negative word, let’s not forget—Trump skipped Biden’s inauguration.
From the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama: Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Michelle Obama will not attend.
And before anyone says a negative word, let’s not forget—Trump skipped Biden’s inauguration.
From the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama: Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Michelle Obama will not attend.
