Tomi Thomas
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This Little-Known Diet Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/w...
This Little-Known Diet Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol
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November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This Little-Known Diet Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/w...
These Are the Wildest, Juiciest Poems You’ll Ever Read www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Wildest Blackberry Poems by Emily Dickinson, Sylvia Plath, Seamus Heaney and Others
Our critic A.O. Scott forages the world’s most poetic fruit.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
These Are the Wildest, Juiciest Poems You’ll Ever Read www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Bill Moyers, Presidential Aide and Veteran of Public TV, Dies at 91 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/26/b...
Bill Moyers, Presidential Aide and Veteran of Public TV, Dies at 91
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June 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Bill Moyers, Presidential Aide and Veteran of Public TV, Dies at 91 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/26/b...
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With them, everything is a distraction.
It’s about misdirection.
When you remember that, you’re able to easily sift the information in front of you and ask yourself, “What are the critical things they want us to forget while our eyes and energy are being pulled toward the fireworks?
It’s about misdirection.
When you remember that, you’re able to easily sift the information in front of you and ask yourself, “What are the critical things they want us to forget while our eyes and energy are being pulled toward the fireworks?
June 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
With them, everything is a distraction.
It’s about misdirection.
When you remember that, you’re able to easily sift the information in front of you and ask yourself, “What are the critical things they want us to forget while our eyes and energy are being pulled toward the fireworks?
It’s about misdirection.
When you remember that, you’re able to easily sift the information in front of you and ask yourself, “What are the critical things they want us to forget while our eyes and energy are being pulled toward the fireworks?
Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/c...
Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests
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June 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/c...
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thinking of one of abraham lincoln's great quotes this morning:
"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy."
"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy."
March 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
thinking of one of abraham lincoln's great quotes this morning:
"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy."
"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy."
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Migrants found dead at Krome Detention Center in Miami, due to possible starvation and dehydration.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
‘They are being treated like dogs': Families concerned over living conditions at Krome Detention Center
Family members of detainees being held at Krome Detention Center are speaking out about the alleged harsh conditions of the facility.
www.nbcmiami.com
March 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Migrants found dead at Krome Detention Center in Miami, due to possible starvation and dehydration.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
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Elon Musk is so desperate to control Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, he’s funding fake ads pretending to support Judge Susan Crawford — just to turn voters against her with phony “progressive” messages filled with misleading lies.
Don’t fall for it.
Read this: tinyurl.com/Elon-Schimel
Elon Musk is so desperate to control Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, he’s funding fake ads pretending to support Judge Susan Crawford — just to turn voters against her with phony “progressive” messages filled with misleading lies.
Don’t fall for it.
Read this: tinyurl.com/Elon-Schimel
A group funded by Elon Musk is behind deceptive ads in crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group backed by billionaire Elon Musk is behind a set of deceptive attack ads and text messages targeting voters just weeks ahead of the election for a seat on Wisconsin’s Su…
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March 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Elon Musk is so desperate to control Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, he’s funding fake ads pretending to support Judge Susan Crawford — just to turn voters against her with phony “progressive” messages filled with misleading lies.
Don’t fall for it.
Read this: tinyurl.com/Elon-Schimel
Elon Musk is so desperate to control Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, he’s funding fake ads pretending to support Judge Susan Crawford — just to turn voters against her with phony “progressive” messages filled with misleading lies.
Don’t fall for it.
Read this: tinyurl.com/Elon-Schimel
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The Seine and the Chaantemesle Hills, 1880 #artbots #monet
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/9536
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/9536
March 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The Seine and the Chaantemesle Hills, 1880 #artbots #monet
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/9536
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/9536
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Democrats, get louder to respond forcefully to the administration blitz. Let's form a Democratic People's Cabinet, our best fighters hitting back, and showing alternative way. Please >repost< and sign petition! Over 3K signers
www.change.org/shadowcabinet
(see snyder.substack.com/p/shadow-cab...)
www.change.org/shadowcabinet
(see snyder.substack.com/p/shadow-cab...)
Sign the Petition
Democrats, Form a People's Cabinet
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February 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Democrats, get louder to respond forcefully to the administration blitz. Let's form a Democratic People's Cabinet, our best fighters hitting back, and showing alternative way. Please >repost< and sign petition! Over 3K signers
www.change.org/shadowcabinet
(see snyder.substack.com/p/shadow-cab...)
www.change.org/shadowcabinet
(see snyder.substack.com/p/shadow-cab...)
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January 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Dear Ministers in America,
Bishop Budde did something awe-inspiring, something sadly rare, and something you are also capable of doing.
Sunday is here.
May you greet it with courage.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dont-let-b...
#Bishopbudde
Bishop Budde did something awe-inspiring, something sadly rare, and something you are also capable of doing.
Sunday is here.
May you greet it with courage.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dont-let-b...
#Bishopbudde
Don't Let Bishop Budde Stand Alone: A Challenge to Every Minister in America.
To the Ministers in America,
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Dear Ministers in America,
Bishop Budde did something awe-inspiring, something sadly rare, and something you are also capable of doing.
Sunday is here.
May you greet it with courage.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dont-let-b...
#Bishopbudde
Bishop Budde did something awe-inspiring, something sadly rare, and something you are also capable of doing.
Sunday is here.
May you greet it with courage.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dont-let-b...
#Bishopbudde
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As we endure these unprecedented assaults on our institutions and Democracy by Felon47 please take these wise words from James Baldwin to heart! We are the #Opposition let’s make their inhumanity our sole focus. Call it out every damn day!!
January 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
As we endure these unprecedented assaults on our institutions and Democracy by Felon47 please take these wise words from James Baldwin to heart! We are the #Opposition let’s make their inhumanity our sole focus. Call it out every damn day!!
MLk Day is annually a national day of service. Find out more here.
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MLK Jr. Day of Service | Join Points of Light for a National Day of Service
The MLK Jr. Day of Service is an opportunity for people to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and to serve in their communities to honor his legacy.
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January 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
MLk Day is annually a national day of service. Find out more here.
www.pointsoflight.org/mlk-jr-day-o...
www.pointsoflight.org/mlk-jr-day-o...
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Good morning #booksky
Just a friendly reminder that Audible, owned by Amazon/Bezos, supports the tech giant. Libro.fm offers an alternative, letting you buy audiobooks while supporting independent bookstores. Choose where your dollars go and align your listening with your values.
Just a friendly reminder that Audible, owned by Amazon/Bezos, supports the tech giant. Libro.fm offers an alternative, letting you buy audiobooks while supporting independent bookstores. Choose where your dollars go and align your listening with your values.
Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores
Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through local bookstores.
Libro.fm
January 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We must help one another find both peace and resilience. And take strength from knowing that ancestors have endured and have left paths to help guide us. The arch of history bends towards justice.
January 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
We must help one another find both peace and resilience. And take strength from knowing that ancestors have endured and have left paths to help guide us. The arch of history bends towards justice.
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In today's edition of "Easy Problems in Politics":
Why are ultra-wealthy people who feel uneasy about the security of their riches so often driven to support authoritarian parties that wield xenophobia and cultural reaction against those who defend the integrity of the state against the ultra-wealthy? Such a mystery.
January 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In today's edition of "Easy Problems in Politics":
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To put Trump's new crypto business into context, here is an illustrated guide we published on Friday that details the full range of apparent conflicts of interest as Trump enters the White House again. A good reference work. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
An Illustrated Guide to Trump’s Conflict of Interest Risks (Gift Article)
President-elect Donald J. Trump has a range of new business ventures that could expose him to even greater potential conflicts of interest than during his first term.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
To put Trump's new crypto business into context, here is an illustrated guide we published on Friday that details the full range of apparent conflicts of interest as Trump enters the White House again. A good reference work. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
January 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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In my time in Congress, I've never considered disaster relief based on how a state voted.
When people need help, we get them help. Period.
That cannot and should not change.
When people need help, we get them help. Period.
That cannot and should not change.
January 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
In my time in Congress, I've never considered disaster relief based on how a state voted.
When people need help, we get them help. Period.
That cannot and should not change.
When people need help, we get them help. Period.
That cannot and should not change.
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See below for my statement in response to Chairman Loudermilk's "Interim Report":
December 17, 2024 at 7:36 PM
See below for my statement in response to Chairman Loudermilk's "Interim Report":
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A Trump pardon of the January 6 insurrectionists could have unintended effects: reminding the public that Trump tried to overthrow the Constitution.
Trump’s Plan to Rewrite the History of Jan. 6
It was an insurrection. Pardoning the perpetrators won’t change that.
www.brennancenter.org
January 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A Trump pardon of the January 6 insurrectionists could have unintended effects: reminding the public that Trump tried to overthrow the Constitution.
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Competition in 2024 House races was scarce, with only 37 districts decided by 5 or fewer percentage points. For the most part, it’s because of gerrymandering.
How Gerrymandering and Fair Maps Affected the Battle for the House
Four takeaways on how voting maps made the difference in a tight fight for the House in 2024.
www.brennancenter.org
January 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Competition in 2024 House races was scarce, with only 37 districts decided by 5 or fewer percentage points. For the most part, it’s because of gerrymandering.