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@kiarichards.bsky.social
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“Everything is more beautiful because we're doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.” Homer, The Iliad. Tidbits about Moi: LA native and honorary New Yorker FinTech Leader USC alum✌️🏾♥️💛

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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
I had an amazing time at the ELC Gala last night.
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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
@rollingstone.com confirming what we all knew. Kimmel did nothing wrong. Trump was behind it.
Rolling Stone confirms Trump behind Jimmy Kimmel getting canceled.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Hi. Where are the people who said 🍊 👹 was good for the economy and the markets?
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/o...
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Opinion | Hillary Clinton: This Is Just Dumb
The Signal group chat is only the latest in a string of self-inflicted wounds by the new administration.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
www.axios.com/2025/03/06/s...
axios.com
Scoop: State Dept. to use AI to revoke visas of foreign students who appear "pro-Hamas"
The effort includes AI-assisted reviews of tens of thousands of student visa holders' social media accounts and marks a dramatic escalation in the U.S. government's policing of foreign nationals' cond...
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
US House narrowly passes Trump-backed spending bill
It is still several steps from becoming law, but marks a major victory for Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
theatlantic.com
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Demi Moore deserved to win. The Substance was a fantastic movie. #SAGAwards2025
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
“Woke just means you give a damn about other people.” - Jane Fonda #SAGAwards
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
In light of the current political climate and its complexities, how is everyone prioritizing their well-being and finding balance amidst it all? What practices or perspectives have been most helpful in navigating these times with clarity and resilience?
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I don’t believe in being in a panic every day, but someone indifferent to what’s going on is a liability to my personal safety. Your absentmindedness or indifference could cause actual harm. We also have a right to be highly selective about who is in our circle.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Kansas City Chiefs is getting slaughtered. This game is embarrassing.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
In short, the lesson is not about economic justice but about how we use what God has given us. Fear and inaction are what Christ warns against, not wealth creation itself. The servant who buried his talent wasn’t righteous, he was faithless.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
In Jewish tradition, lending at interest to fellow Jews was prohibited (Deuteronomy 23:19-20), but that’s not the point of this parable. The parable is about faithfulness and spiritual responsibility, not financial ethics.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
The first two servants are commended because they faithfully steward what was given to them, demonstrating diligence and trust. The third servant, however, is reprimanded not because he refused to exploit others but because he acted out of fear, buried his gift, and failed to produce anything.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
In Matthew 25:14-30, the parable of the talents is a metaphor for God’s kingdom, not a literal lesson on economic systems. The master represents God, and the talents symbolize the gifts, opportunities, and responsibilities he entrusts to us.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
No matter what’s happening in the world, politics, chaos, or distractions, don’t let fear make you bury your purpose. Keep building, keep investing in yourself, and keep moving forward. God didn’t give you gifts to sit idle. Stay focused, stay ready, and multiply what’s in your hands.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
In the Parable of the Talents, the servant who buried his gift out of fear was the only one who lost everything. The others, despite uncertainty, took what they had and multiplied it.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
www.thefp.com/p/exclusive-...
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EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Penny Gets Hired by Andreessen Horowitz
“Daniel acted with courage in a tough situation,” said partner David Ulevitch in a statement explaining the hire.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
I think a Yorkie
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The cutest right?!
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Timeline cleanse. Hanging out with this cute fur baby during a friend’s baby shower.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
To understand what's happening in our current political environment, read about Curtis Yarvin (Mencius Moldbug) and the Dark Enlightenment movement. Tech oligarchs want a monarchial, corporate-controlled society and will not advocate for those fighting against fascism.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Why does Elon Musk have access to the treasury payment system since he’s not an elected official? Why are our representatives allowing this?
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
usatoday.com
'A scholar and activist': Civil rights attorney Kiah Duggins named victim in DC crash
"Kiah believed in radical love, unwavering truth, and the fight for a better world," family member Aisha Duggins said. The Wichita native was 30.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
www.theverge.com/news/603113/...
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The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out
FAA chief Michael Whitaker resigned earlier this month after facing criticism from Musk.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
meidasnews.com/news/trumps-...
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Trump's New Transportation Secretary Voted Against FAA Funding in 2019
During his last term in Congress, Sean Duffy voted to defund the agency that provides air safety
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
www.fastcompany.com/91270064/a-b...
fastcompany.com
A Bay Area airport near SFO is losing all its air traffic controllers starting this weekend
A Silicon Valley airport that is on the approach to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will no longer have air traffic controllers.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
hrf.org/career/direc... HRF is hiring a Director of AI for Individual Rights to lead this initiative—overseeing research, grants, AI development, and advocacy efforts to ensure AI is used for freedom, not oppression.
hrf.org
Director of AI for Individual Rights
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
The dismantling of progressive policies and safeguards will reveal who invested in building quality networks, enabling them to navigate this hostile climate versus those who didn’t.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
www.cnn.com/2025/01/27/p...
cnn.com
All federal grants and loan disbursement paused by White House | CNN Politics
The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday.
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Miss Aja @brat2381.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I freaking love this! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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It was a town’s only Black-owned bookstore. It is now a refuge for those displaced by the California fires
Nikki High’s Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena was spared by the fire, but touched by change, it became a hub of relief
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Beautiful day in SF.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
We failed the test. When that ketamine addict threw up a Nazi salute, it was a clear line crossed. Instead of being canceled and sent to the gulag, excuses and justifications followed. This collective apathy has set the stage for a hellish future, born of our unwillingness to confront the obvious.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
That would be hilarious
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Sen. Bradford Blackmon is a snarky one.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
nbcnews.com
Mississippi lawmaker introduces 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act'
The bill, which is unlikely to pass, would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo.”
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I received great news this morning about a goal I set for myself. It’s a powerful reminder that no matter how chaotic the world gets, I’ll keep moving forward and building a life that works for me.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Stuck on the ladder: Wealth mobility is low and decreases with age www.brookings.edu/articles/stu...
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Stuck on the ladder: Wealth mobility is low and decreases with age
Ariel Gelrud Shiro, Christopher Pulliam and Ember Smith expand on their findings in our new report on intergenerational wealth mobility in the United States by examining when opportunities for wealth ...
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Its a cesspool over there. I went private until I finish deleting my posts. Glad to see you here.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
"Oh well" indicates that you accept a situation or that someone else should accept it. It's an inappropriate response. If I misunderstood, then I accept that but saying "Oh well" does not mean agreement in the English language.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
I’m not going to be gaslit into pretending I didn’t see what I saw.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Oh well? Yeah you need to get blocked
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/gov...
cbsnews.com
Government website offering reproductive health information goes offline
The site was launched in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a public awareness campaign.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Despite my legitimate concerns about this administration, I feel calm and focused on my purpose.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
I need TikTok 😭
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a man wearing a red beanie and a jacket is smiling and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man wearing a red beanie and a jacket is smiling and looking at the camera .
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Castlevania: Nocturne season two was excellent. Annette was that girl.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 16/01/2025
this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
wsj.com
You Blamed DEI for Hurting Your Career. Now What?
For people who pin their failures on diversity, corporate America’s DEI retreat removes a barrier—or maybe an excuse.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
This analysis of Wicked was phenomenal. I highly recommend.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/meta-...
news.bloomberglaw.com
Meta Lawyer Lemley Quits AI Case Citing Zuckerberg 'Descent' (1)
California attorney Mark Lemley dropped Meta Platforms Inc. as a client in a high-profile copyright case because of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s “descent into toxic masculinity and Neo-Nazi madness,” the Sta...
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