Reposted by @tamikamiddleton.bsky.socialPuff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Is the part about sending people to mines hitting anyone else in a particular way? Is it because I'm Indigenous that the horror of that jumps out at me? 771388250
Reposted by @tamikamiddleton.bsky.socialCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 28/01/2025Inspectors General are meant to root out fraud, abuse and misconduct, and hold government accountable. By firing these independent watchdogs, Trump is removing checks on his power and paving the way for widespread corruption. This is illegal and undemocratic. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...washingtonpost.comTrump defends ousting at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purgeThe dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days’ notice of any intent to fire a Senate-confirmed inspector general. 23364100
Reposted by @tamikamiddleton.bsky.socialPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025UPDATE: The Air Force has reversed its decision to remove courses with videos relating to the legendary Tuskegee Airmen following backlash.whatimreading.netAir Force reverses decision to pull course with Tuskegee Airmen following backlashThe Tuskegee Airmen were the country’s first all-Black military airmen who fought during World War II. 22680081652
Reposted by @tamikamiddleton.bsky.socialJack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 27/01/2025Oh, per @nbcnews.com: Quaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship. Note: Quakers were some of the earliest supporters of Sanctuary, even putting out a booklet on the topic in 1984 (it's still available). www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...nbcnews.comQuaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worshipThe suit appears to be the first from a faith-based organization challenging the change in court. 14292182359
Reposted by @tamikamiddleton.bsky.socialChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 25/01/2025If you made this argument back in the day you were smugly dismissed as an economically illiterate lefty. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...theatlantic.comThe Walmart EffectNew research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorer—even taking into account its famous low prices. 749147363362
tamikamiddleton.bsky.social @tamikamiddleton.bsky.social · 04/12/2024My first post is mama shit. My kid has a new article out. Get into it! voxatl.org/vox-5-female...voxatl.orgVOX 5: Female Rappers To Be On The Lookout For - VOX ATLFemale rappers are not a phenomenon that started with artists like Nicki Minaj or Cardi B. Women have been integral figures in the rap game for decades. Monie Love, Queen Latifah, Da Brat, MC Lyte, an... 010
