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166 years ago today, John Brown and the oft forgotten Shields Green raided Harper's Ferry
And 30 years ago today, nearly a million men gathered at the National Mall for The Million Man March.
Hundreds of years of resistance
And 30 years ago today, nearly a million men gathered at the National Mall for The Million Man March.
Hundreds of years of resistance
October 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
166 years ago today, John Brown and the oft forgotten Shields Green raided Harper's Ferry
And 30 years ago today, nearly a million men gathered at the National Mall for The Million Man March.
Hundreds of years of resistance
And 30 years ago today, nearly a million men gathered at the National Mall for The Million Man March.
Hundreds of years of resistance
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"When a child’s inward turmoil is expressed as distraction, disobedience or fighting with other students, many schools punish the behavior without ever exploring the root causes. There is too much discipline and very little empathy," writes Danny Munoz.
Kids With Trauma Need Support Sooner
Students who experience trauma need the support of adults who know what they’re going through.
prisonjournalismproject.org
September 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
"When a child’s inward turmoil is expressed as distraction, disobedience or fighting with other students, many schools punish the behavior without ever exploring the root causes. There is too much discipline and very little empathy," writes Danny Munoz.
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Women emerging from prison face formidable challenges to resuming their lives.
“There is more stigma attached to a woman getting involved in a crime or using drugs than there is men."
“There is more stigma attached to a woman getting involved in a crime or using drugs than there is men."
Starting over: Women emerging from prison face formidable challenges to resuming their lives
More than 190,000 women are currently being held in some kind of confinement in the United States — a number that’s been growing rapidly since at least 1980.
apnews.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Women emerging from prison face formidable challenges to resuming their lives.
“There is more stigma attached to a woman getting involved in a crime or using drugs than there is men."
“There is more stigma attached to a woman getting involved in a crime or using drugs than there is men."
It’s so disappointing
Ezra Klein chalking up racism to disagreements feels incredibly emblematic of why we’re here in this position at this moment in time
September 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It’s so disappointing
I’d say so.
Ezra Klein read that piece by Ta-Nehisi Coates and discovered there’s a difference between a pundit and an intellectual.
September 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I’d say so.
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A formerly incarcerated writer argues that, as long as prisons exist, they should reduce their environmental impact.
How Prisons and Jails Can Go Green
A formerly incarcerated writer argues that, as long as prisons exist, they should reduce their environmental impact.
prisonjournalismproject.org
September 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A formerly incarcerated writer argues that, as long as prisons exist, they should reduce their environmental impact.
Incredible. Life finds a way.
This surprisingly relaxing footage is from SIX MILES under the ocean – and it’s the deepest ecosystem yet discovered
July 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Incredible. Life finds a way.
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
I love this story.
My Public Defender Lost My Case But Has Helped Me in Prison
My Court-Appointed Lawyer Stuck With Me Even After Losing My Case
For 15 years, she sent me cards and $10 money orders to help me through incarceration — even though she didn't have to.
prisonjournalismproject.org
June 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I love this story.
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Pete Hegseth bombed that press conference more effectively than he did Iran.
June 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Pete Hegseth bombed that press conference more effectively than he did Iran.
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Resistance will take many forms in the days and months ahead.
June 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Resistance will take many forms in the days and months ahead.
So so cathartic to hear. Including the roar of support from the crowd.
June 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
So so cathartic to hear. Including the roar of support from the crowd.
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Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
June 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
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In another piece, Jamie Silvonek writes about the reproductive health care she and others in her prison have received.
As a Girl in Prison, I Experienced Degrading Health Care
Getting health care in prison is challenging at the best of times. In the worst of times, it is degrading and disparaging.
prisonjournalismproject.org
June 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In another piece, Jamie Silvonek writes about the reproductive health care she and others in her prison have received.
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Trump v Musk: the two worst people in the world are finally having a big, beautiful breakup | Arwa Mahdawi
Trump v Musk: the two worst people in the world are finally having a big, beautiful breakup | Arwa Mahdawi
The bromance might be over but Trump has kissed and made up with his enemies before. Enjoy it while it lasts
www.theguardian.com
June 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Trump v Musk: the two worst people in the world are finally having a big, beautiful breakup | Arwa Mahdawi
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This is so fucking good
May 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This is so fucking good
Same.
May 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Same.
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Goodwill, Ebay, Thrift stores, Marketplace
May 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Goodwill, Ebay, Thrift stores, Marketplace
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eight years ago today we all watched the glory of zendaya falling madly in love with tom holland and the internet was never the same
May 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
eight years ago today we all watched the glory of zendaya falling madly in love with tom holland and the internet was never the same
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i keep thinking about this
April 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
i keep thinking about this
Stephen Colbert is the most human.
Very, VERY rare to witness men—especially wealthy white men—talk so openly about grief and suffering. Have long appreciated this moving aspect of who @stephencolbert.bsky.social is. 🖤🖤
April 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Stephen Colbert is the most human.