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I detest mango Mussolini. I like cats. I like feminism. I like crochet.

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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 21/09/2024
#Uglies is banned and celebrated for the exact same reason ➡️ “My books are all about the necessary confrontations with authority teenagers have,” says author Scott Westerfeld #Velshi #VelshiBannedBookClub www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
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Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Uglies’ by Scott Westerfeld
Set 300 years in the future where every citizen undergoes a government-mandated plastic surgery to make your face symmetrical, your eyes big and bright, and your body perfect, “Uglies” is a masterclas...
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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 19/10/2024
The iconic Judy Blume has inspired millions of readers & writers – including the latest novel from Jason Reynolds. Yet these essential books are being banned across the U.S. Blume: “Get busy standing up and speaking out" #VelshiBannedBookClub #Velshi www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
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Velshi Banned Book Club: Judy Blume and Jason Reynolds and the legacy of ‘Forever…’
Judy Blume’s body of work emerged in a time where there was no dedicated young adult genre – no body of work for the teenagers of this nation to parse through. Blume’s ability to craft the nuanced you...
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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 26/03/2025
Trump’s crackdown on free speech won’t end with America’s universities. If speech can be effectively chilled in these critical intellectual spaces, it makes it much easier to silence the broader public. www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
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Ali Velshi: Trump’s crackdown on free speech won't end with America's universities
If speech can be effectively chilled in these critical intellectual spaces, it makes it much easier to silence the broader public.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
“By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration’s executive order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer...” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...
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Library Advocates Rally as Trump Targets Federal Funding
An executive order has demanded that the Institute for Museum and Library Services be eliminated to the maximum extent allowed by law.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Yes, that is a real headline. www.kcur.org/health/2025-...
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Kansas lawmakers want to loosen vaccine requirements amid a measles outbreak in the state
At least 10 Kansans have tested positive for measles. Health officials urge full vaccination against the disease.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
"It’s not clear how or why Geier, who is not a physician and has an undergraduate degree from the Univ. of Maryland at Baltimore County, was chosen... "He was disciplined by Maryland regulators over a decade ago for practicing medicine without a license... www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Vaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism
A long-discredited researcher and vaccine skeptic will conduct a government study on whether vaccines cause autism.
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
They’re not going to get out of this by playing semantics. Sending detailed information about an upcoming military strike on unclassified channels (and even to the wrong guy) is wrong, reckless, and obviously a threat to American troops.
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andré carrington @andrecarrington.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
It's not hard to understand why they aren't in jail right now. But let me just say: this is happening in the country where Black people get shot dead in the street for walking around where we are allowed to be.
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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 08/02/2025
Thanks to Elon Musk, college-aged kids-one of whom touted he was “racist before it was cool” – have access to your personal data. Read it again. Musk’s DOGE team got access to Americans’ SSNs, bank info, & more. There’s a lot to unpack. Join me @10aET on #Velshi w/ WIRED’s @zoeschiffer.bsky.social
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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 08/02/2025
If hosting the #VelshiBannedBookClub taught me anything, it’s that the fight against censorship needs all hands on deck. Take it from the band of teens/authors/a library/publishers challenging a de facto blanket book ban in Idaho. Jerrick Edwardsen, student plaintiff, joins me at 11aET on #Velshi
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Had an awesome time chatting with Jon Stewart & @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social talking about how to fight the dumpster fire. Gear up. It’s time to brawl.
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Joy & Justice in Georgia @tamarastevens.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I’ve not visited any of the death camps in Europe, but I will. However, I have visited the holocaust museum in DC & that affected me in ways that I couldn’t possibly articulate on social media. So, when I see something like this, & I KNOW that people that I love, respect & idolize Elon, I want to 🤮
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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Particularly sad. This will embolden the people who harass and attack the women trying to get reproductive health care and the staff treating them, in states where this care is available at all.
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Sam @wiredforflight.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I have not seen people talking about this so far w/ 47's cuts to roles. "Members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee received a memo Tuesday" eliminating their role. This is a mandated committee by law dating back to PanAm 103. @jonostrower.com @wandrme.paxex.aero apnews.com/article/coas...
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Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee
President Donald Trump has moved quickly to remake the Department of Homeland Security by firing the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard before their terms are up while...
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 23/01/2025
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH** * Currently paused by Executive Order ** Grant reviews now all canceled www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
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Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
After Trump ordered the US to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, Bloomberg Philanthropies and other U.S. climate funders announced that they will “ensure the United States meets its global climate obligations.” www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Bloomberg philanthropy to cover U.S. climate dues after Paris withdrawal
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's philanthropy and other U.S. funders said on Thursday they will cover U.S. financial obligations to the UN climate framework after President Donald Trump called for the U.S. to withdraw - for a second time - from the Paris climate agreement.
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Michael Q Todd @michaelqtodd.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23/01/2025
BREAKING: Reagan appointed federal judge has BLOCKED Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship c calling it “Blatantly unconstitutional” www.cnn.com/2025/01/23/p...
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Judge says he will block Trump’s ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship | CNN Politics
A federal judge said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship was “blatantly unconstitutional,” and that he was issuing a temporary restraining order to blo...
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George Chidi, Evil Reporter @neonflag.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I have 5000 things to do today, most of which are late, but a word nonetheless. Any journalist who gets in front of Bottoms and doesn't ask about what the city was doing in the summer of 2020, when a militia took over streets and killed a child, commits malpractice. www.ajc.com/politics/for...
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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms considers bid for Georgia governor
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms may seek the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor.
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Douglas Farrar @douglasfarrar.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Regarding “reporting hidden DEI” - when I worked at the FTC right wing groups would FOIA us for all sorts of slang terms for various race or sexual preference groups. I always found it funny, them hunting for secret DEI emails by searching urban dictionary for slang terms for white people
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🤍🌀Cheryl from Oregon🌀🤍 @cheryldogmom.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
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News Breaking LIVE @newsbreakinglive.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Sad news Fox reporting cadaver dogs have been out with California search and rescue teams amid the rubble of homes affected by fires, and they’ve found new remains. This is in Malibu.
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Moods of Florence @moodsofflorence24.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Our lady Jasmine Crockett youtu.be/WBg_t7ZFsLo?...
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MUST-SEE: Jasmine Crockett CLAPS BACK at Nancy Mace after physical threat
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Arguably a failure to take a stronger position when Israel jumps over the line like this is one of the reasons Democrats just lost the election -- and yet here we go again wapo.st/3YJdFyL
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Live briefing: U.S. won’t withhold aid to Israel, walking back threat over conditions in Gaza
The United States will not withhold military aid from Israel, the State Department said Tuesday, despite the situation in Gaza not improving, according to aid groups and U.N. officials.
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gamera obscura october edition @ohrobin.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
This is an exceptional piece, and you should read it. Hopelessness serves only those bent on destroying you. “The human mind, unless motivated by things like messianic fervor, is not able to handle so much negativity. So much dystopia.“
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Was there today for the H.R. 9495 vote (bill that would have allowed labeling nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations). Voted no, of course - but I do want to report that the activism DID work and persuaded members. I thought it’d be a lonely NO vote, which we take often. It wasn’t.
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Julia Benson-Slaughter @juliabensonslaughter.com · 13/11/2024
Definitely going to be me.
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darlenesworld.bsky.social @darlenesworld.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
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Emboldened by Trump Win, Israeli Minister Vows West Bank Annexation in 2025 | Common Dreams
"I have no doubt that President Trump, who showed courage and determination in his decisions during his first term, will support the state of Israel in this move."
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gamera obscura october edition @ohrobin.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Good piece by @nberlat.bsky.social. In a fascist world, your principles and your safety are more important than your relationships.
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It May Not Be Safe to Remain Friends With MAGA
Trump voters have told you they will hurt you. It’s reasonable to believe them.
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Julia Benson-Slaughter @juliabensonslaughter.com · 12/11/2024
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America, It's Time For Intolerance
Humanity and democracy demand that we take a side
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darlenesworld.bsky.social @darlenesworld.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 10/11/2024
For marginalized groups, the threat of a second Trump administration is "immediate" and "unsettling." There's no easy solutions to the problems the country faces, but "we can't capitulate to it," says Eddie Glaude. #Velshi www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
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Eddie Glaude: ‘We can’t capitulate’
For marginalized groups, the threat of a second Trump administration is “immediate” and “unsettling.” Princeton University Distinguished Professor Eddie Glaude, Jr. tells Ali Velshi, “I can’t begin to...
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darlenesworld.bsky.social @darlenesworld.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
I just joined. I need to change my profile pic. I'm progressive, prochoice, a Swiftie, I crochet, I occasionally make friendship bracelets. F**k the Patriarchy
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BREIZH is BEAUTIFUL @breizhofficiel.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
"Your body, my choice" Oil on canvas, 1610.
Alt of Gustave Flaubert himself : "[Painting from Christofano Allori] Judith holding the head of Holofernes. A servant girl at her side. Admirable little painting. She is bareheaded, in a yellow dress; the maid, from behind, on the right, bends over, a drapery over her head - a physiognomy worked, hollowed out, painted as in the Flemish school. Judith is quite beautiful, with thick eyelids and a face full of voluptuousness and boldness."
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