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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful. They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone. Don't fall for it.

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Reached my 700th day on duolingo and baked a citrus cake from scratch!

A phoenix-like image of Duo, the duolingo mascot, engulfed in flame. The text “I’m on a 700 day learning streak!” overlays the image.

A pound cake decorated with candied grapefruit, orange, and lime slices sits atop a gas stove.

a black person sits down proudly holding a citrus cake up to the camera. The image is cropped at their chin.

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I’m always super late with my New Year’s resolutions because I like to give them time to simmer but I think I’ve finally settled on my goals!

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I just watched the movie Rulebreakers and the story was quite beautiful. There were times when the writing fell flat, but I also cried for the last 20 minutes of the movie. Would highly recommend!

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

American Federation of Government Employees President Everett Kelley called the decision "clear retaliation" because the "union has been out in front challenging this administration's unlawful actions targeting federal workers, both in the legal courts and in the court of public opinion."

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Trump administration ends collective bargaining for 50,000 airport security officers

The Trump administration is ending collective bargaining for more than 50,000 TSA officers that staff checkpoints at airports and other transportation hubs.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 06/03/2025

📣 D.C., our truck is back. Today at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, fired workers were given just 15 minutes to pack up their desks. As always, we're here to listen and meet people where they are. 👉 Reach out at propublica.org/tips or on Signal at 917-512-0201.

A black mobile billboard truck parked near the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in D.C. On the side of the truck, a LED screen reads: Are (were) you a government worker? ProPublica journalists want to hear from you. Signal: 917-512-0201. propublica.org/tips.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 10/02/2025

Fox Bleeps Out Entire Kendrick Lamar Performance theonion.com/fox-ble...

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

"I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue" - Kendrick Lamar

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Omar Wasow @owasow.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:

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Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)

A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.

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NPR @npr.org · 27/01/2025

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, government forces and allies defending the city of Goma appear to have collapsed, with rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda claiming they have taken over the city.

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Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo

Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?

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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 27/01/2025

Marco Rubio halted all humanitarian spending on Friday — including PEPFAR. That means 20 million people who had their HIV under control with medication will now see their disease progress toward AIDS, and they are also at much greater risk of spreading HIV. Disastrous. www.npr.org/sections/goa...

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Trump pauses funding for anti-HIV program that prevented 26 million AIDS deaths

On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

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Smiley 💜 @smileysidney.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Acne Studio, did their big one imo, w/ these Calf Fur Boots!! #FashionSky

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

My @Duolingo shirt just arrived in the mail (along with a vaguely threatening note). My gift to myself for reaching day 600 of my streak🔥 🔥

A black person smiling gleefully while wearing a graphic t-shirt displaying a melting version of the green Duolingo owl

Text reading “I’m on a 600 day learning streak” with an overlay of the duolingo owl wearing sunglasses while engulfed in orange and yellow

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Reuters @reuters.com · 01/01/2025

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said he was resigning from parliament reut.rs/49WObmZ

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Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits parliament

Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 29/12/2024

James Earl Carter Jr., who died at 100 on Sunday, has a fair claim to being the most effective former president his country ever had, Todd S. Purdum writes:

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Jimmy Carter Was America’s Most Effective Former President

The 39th president of the United States died at 100 today.

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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 21/12/2024

Retail jobs are disproportionately held by women and minority women are especially over represented

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

BREAKING: The biggest strike against Amazon in U.S. history is happening right now. The Teamsters are picketing facilities across the country. The union has organized workers at 10 Amazon locations AND they're putting up picket lines at hundreds of other Amazon sites nationwide.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

If you see anyone talking about how the Amazon strike could disrupt the flow of packages:

Don’t make me tap the sign. Strikes are supposed to be disruptive

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Just bought $70 worth of makeup from Sephora and then my dumb ass LEFT MY SHOPPING BAG on the bus!!! Realized as soon as I got off the bus and Ubered to the next bus stop. Found the bag sitting in my seat… EMPTY. I hate my liiiife like what do I even do😭

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

We can all resist fascism.

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

This is going to ruin the tour

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NPRExtra @nprextra.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Doechii Tiny Desk is out now! Run, don’t walk!

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Doechii: Tiny Desk Concert

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Seven Thee Hottie♠️❤️‍🔥 @vitalityqueen.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Spotify overdoing it now. Where the fawking wrap!

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NPR @npr.org · 02/12/2024

President Biden makes his first and only trip to Africa in his presidency, as he travels to Cabo Verde and Angola.

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President Biden makes long awaited trip to Africa

President Biden makes his first and only trip to Africa in his presidency, as he travels to Cabo Verde and Angola.

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Does a greater friendship exist than that between a hot person and their full-length mirror?

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I fear I may have a legitimate addiction

A visual of the Duolingo owl, Duo, standing atop the numbers 2024 with a mischievous twinkle in their eye

Below this, the words: “I’m a top 3% learner on Duolingo!”

An infographic displays the stats:

rank: Top 3%
longest streak: 571 (days)
total XP: 27959
Minutes spent (on Duolingo): 1825

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

It feels like the world is throwing small inconveniences at me just to see how much they’ll snowball before I snap😵‍💫

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 01/12/2024

Historians believe that people from the southern African nation of Angola accounted for one of the largest numbers of enslaved Africans shipped to the U.S. That history has largely gone unnoticed in Angola and the U.S. Angola is trying to change that.

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Angola, the U.S. and a Slavery Connection Few Talk About

When President Biden visits the country this week, he is expected to highlight a largely overlooked bond between Angola and the United States that was born out of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 01/12/2024

December has begun.

Photo of Mariah Carey breaking free from ice cube.

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Mariam H. Keita @mhkeita.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

WHERE is my Spotify Wrapped🤨

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Jenny Hunter @jennyhunter.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I wrote about UNION, the gripping and much-needed documentary about the Amazon Labor Union, and why it hasn't gotten a distribution deal (spoiler: Bezos has too much money/power). You can stream it on Gathr this weekend and you should! slate.com/culture/2024...