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KikiCharles

@kikicharles.bsky.social
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Random Thoughts of a Yocto Influencer Through the lens of a middle-aged woman, I share insights, humor, and reflections on life’s in-betweens. A “yocto influencer” (think micro, but smaller), I embrace the journey and the joy in little things.

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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Will you have the same thoughts when they find out he is Islamophobic? We are not MAGA. What is enough for Progressives? He is not experiencing the same things Mamdani did.
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Dan McClellan @maklelan.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Most scholars agree the Shroud of Turin is a forgery #maklelan3227 youtube.com/shorts/Ib0Bv...
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Most scholars agree the Shroud of Turin is a forgery #maklelan3227
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
An upcoming Montana ballot referendum would deny corporations the power to spend in state and federal elections. If it passes in deep red Montana, it could pass anywhere. State by state, this could effectively nullify Citizens United. www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1fPbGHe3xE
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Could This Actually End Citizens United?
Montana — yes, deep red Montana — has a plan to effectively neuter Citizens United.No Supreme Court ruling or constituti
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𝖄𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖌 𝕭𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖉𝖆𝖎𝖓 @skoisirius.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Radiohead just randomly started streaming live performances and random songs from their catalogue yesterday, and it's still going..................... 👀👀👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6ga...
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Radiohead TV
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
While the McDonald’s CEO gets roasted for his awkward burger taste test... McDonald’s is among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps. And McDonald's CEO recently raked in $18.2M — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay. That should leave a bad taste in your mouth.
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Henceforth, I will be describing the way that U.S. men’s hockey spectacularly squandered good will, brand recognition, and fan loyalty as “pulled a Target.” They pulled a Target.
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Grace Panetta @gracepanetta.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Alysa Liu telling 60 Minutes “I love struggling, it makes me feel alive” is a legit revolutionary statement from a Bay Area native in a time when copious amounts of time and resources are being put toward convincing us to opt out of experiencing struggle, friction and self-actualization
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WHO @who.int · 23/02/2026
No matter your age, a great night’s sleep is your secret weapon for good health. Catch today’s daily dose and rest easy!
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 23/02/2026
It is both true that Israel‘s behavior has created fertile ground for antisemitism to grow and also no antisemitism is justified ever so if you’re not Jewish and starting to have some thoughts about “the Jews“ that’s on you. You’re responsible for not being an antisemitic twit.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
New Brunswick, NJ just canceled plans for a colossal AI data center after massive pushback from the community. That's a huge win for people power. AI data centers are sucking up communities’ utilities AND draining state resources — while enriching Big Tech CEOs.
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'A Big F*ck You to Big Tech': New Jersey Residents Defeat AI Data Center | Common Dreams
"It's time to build communities, not data centers," said one local activist.
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
In Nocturnal Animals, Tom Ford opens the movie with naked plus sized women being seen as being with how he filmed it. I have never seen that with non white plus sized women.
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
They weren’t taught to be ashamed no matter their body size in general. They are the prize. Black females were taught to be ashamed. To cover up. Black female bodies were the bodies put on display to mock and ridicule. Look up Sarah Baartman if you haven’t.
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NPR @npr.org · 07/02/2026
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
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Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota were preparing to start a civil rights investigation into Renee Good’s shooting. Then top administration officials intervened and ordered them to stop, triggering a wave of resignations in the process. What is the regime trying to hide from us?
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Strands #708 “Frequent flyer” 🔵🟡🔵🔵 🔵🔵🔵 First time I got a perfect
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MonsterKing @cerromerussell.blacksky.app · 09/02/2026
If you're a former gifted kid my question is how much of your success is based on what you were expected to do vs what you wanted to do?
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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning. Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
CEOs of Minnesota companies, including Target and Hormel, say they're pushing against ICE's occupation. But their industry trade groups actively lobbied for Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which boosted ICE's budget by $75B. Corporate America will not save us.
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Minnesota CEOs Cry Crocodile Tears Over ICE - The American Prospect
Executives who lobbied for Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which enabled the immigration terror in their state, now
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Remember: Telling lies that everyone knows are lies is a classic tactic of dictators to force their followers to side with them over the truth itself. But the public will not be gaslit. We will continue to spread the truth to our communities. Ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
🎯🎯🎯🎯
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
“Imagine how they lie when there’s no evidence to contradict them.” Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.
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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center Philip Glass Philip Glass Philip Glass Philip Glass Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
It should be abundantly clear by now that Donald Trump and his racist thugs are lying to you about immigrants. Here's the truth.
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The Truth About Immigrants and the Economy | Robert Reich
No matter what you hear on Fox News, immigrants are good for the economy and our society. Watch.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 26/01/2026
This isn't about "training issues." The murderer who executed Renee Good has been with ICE for 10 years, and according to DHS, the murderer who executed Alex Pretti has been there for 8 years. These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
My Mayor!!! Speaking truth
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Lawyers, can Stephen Miller be held accountable for the execution of Alex Pretti? #lawyersky
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 27/01/2026
Iran delegates emergency powers as threat of conflict with US looms ft.trib.al/5KMJM5e
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Iran delegates emergency powers as threat of conflict with US looms
President Masoud Pezeshkian hands authority to local bodies to keep government running in case of attack
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Exactly. It is pressing.
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Saga Gyal @slytherinsnakelet.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
THIS RIGHT HERE! I won’t even each Handmaids tale because it’s based on actual events of BLACK women without giving just reference.
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
They refuse to read Parable of the Sower cause they live for victimhood and bring the center of attention. Both are happening. Handmaids tale centers their whiteness.
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Mine too
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
I’m pretty proud of my regular strength training. Then I started these dance classes. These skills don’t seem to transfer AT ALL. One hour of basic choreo and I feel like I went six rounds with a welterweight. Operation “I’m Not WashedYet” has hit a few hiccups. And by hiccups I mean knees.
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
At the moment they are not. Chi recently Democratic Socialist Party. There is a young man on TikTok explaining more about their perspective on Chi.
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Cuffian @cuffianart.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
I painted the sea 🎨 acrylics on canvas 36x28 inches
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Maureen Johnson @maureenjohnsonbooks.com · 21/11/2025
Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
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MonsterKing @cerromerussell.blacksky.app · 22/11/2025
Erykah Badu seem like she'd cheat on you, offer you tea and then explain how it's honestly your fault. And you'd just say "You right,also this is delicious is this hibiscus?"
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The Economist @economist.com · 22/11/2025
Much of the world’s most famous art is currently housed in cities that are vulnerable to environmental disaster. 1843 discovers what contingency plans museums have in place
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The grab list: how museums decide what to save in a disaster
Billions of dollars’ worth of art is imperilled by climate change. Curators will have to make sacrifices
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year. UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year. Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M. This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Kindra Cotton @kindracotton.com · 24/10/2025
EVERY MEMBER OF CONGRESS IS BEING PAID $476 A DAY DURING THIS SHUT DOWN. How much did you make today? 🤔
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Early voting in the NYC mayoral election begins TODAY. If you're a New Yorker, I urge you to vote for Zohran Mamdani — the only candidate who will stand up to the oligarchy and fight for working people. Listen to his inspiring words from primary night.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Make it make sense. [Cartoon by Adam Zyglis]
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thenuttybroker1.bsky.social @thenuttybroker1.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
My husband sent me an excel spreadsheet of our vacation. I'm not joking. We have train apps. We have museum apps. We have reservations. I have 5 hrs allocated for alone time so that we stay married (according to ol boy). Type triple A husband.
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a woman is wearing a white shirt with brooches on it and a microphone in her neck .
ALT: a woman is wearing a white shirt with brooches on it and a microphone in her neck .
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🎃 Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 08/10/2025
"Black people are tired. Not metaphorically tired—actually tired. The kind of tired that turns every group chat into a mix of gallows humor and emotional triage." I write about white ignorance and how exhausting it is to hear white ppl insist "this isn't who we are, when it's ALWAYS who we've been.
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White People’s Performative Ignorance Is Exhausting—Opinion
Disbelief over authoritarianism in America isn’t a cutesy personality trait. It’s a confession: You haven’t been paying attention.
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
She’s 80 years old, and she just completed the famed Ironman World Championship www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
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She’s 80 years old, and she just completed the famed Ironman World Championship
"The important thing is that people see from my story that they can maybe push themselves a little bit," Natalie Grabow says.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Trump hates to be the object of humor. He understands that humor can be a more powerful antidote to tyranny than any other form of criticism. I'm sure he'd hate it if you shared this cartoon. [Cartoon by Jon Adams/The New Yorker]
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Dominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
I wish the politics of education was a bigger subfield so I would have more people to chat with about the political economy of higher education
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KikiCharles @kikicharles.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Stop putting these things online. Study how they did it in the earlier years.
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 29/09/2025
Pay close attention to who wants you to do The Reading and who only wants you to read their interpretation
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Just five media companies control 90% of our media market. But it’s not just media. In 75% of U.S. industries, fewer companies now control more of their markets than they did 20 years ago – leaving us vulnerable to higher prices and lower wages. Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
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The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)
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