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@willdarrell.bsky.social
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Baby Boomer, Proud progressive-liberal, Bates College graduate, Born in Miami, FL, raised in Portland, ME. Worked/lived in Wash. DC 18yrs. Watched Am. politics since Watergate, British TV drama and The Wire. Visited London, UK. Read murder mysteries. Leo.

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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The party that embraces Christian Values also embrace hatred simultaneously. Their hypocrisy is off the charts. www.washingtonsun.com/campaigns/re....
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Republicans' Trans Attack Ads Aren’t Hitting the Same Way This Year
A potent 2024 message risks falling flat, with Democrats adjusting and the economy overpowering.
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Deb Haaland @debhaalandnm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
My grandparents survived the terrible abuse of the Federal Indian Boarding School Era. That trauma wasn't isolated to the past—it was carried down through my family all the way to me. And there are so many families like my own across Indian Country.
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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 01/10/2026
People use their smartphones to capture footage of the Eiffel Tower, illuminated for Pink October. Octobre rose (Pink October) is the annual international campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection and raise funds for medical research 📸 Kenzo Tribouillard
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
34 days left. Trump & GOP MAGA party has shown that they will do anything to cheat and not give up power easily. Jack Smith, on Wednesday, reminded us the illegal limits Trump will go to stay in power. We have to defeat them and kick them to curb on Nov. 3rd.
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Here‘s your reminder that Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early so they wouldn’t have to vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment before the midterms. Republicans were terrified that they’d have to face voters and explain why they were covering for a racist, sexist, war-losing piece of crap.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
1. DOGE dividend. 2. Tariff dividend. 3. Midterms dividend. 4. Data center dividend.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202... The Senate Protect College Act will hurt women college athletes. This is an awful bill. Woman college athletes will lose their ability to control how much they can make from their talents.
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Why the NWSLPA, WNBPA oppose the Protect College Sports Act
The NWSL Players Association and Women's National Basketball Players Association have opposed the Protect College Sports Act, arguing it would undermine women's sports
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.propublica.org/article/cali... Another awful story involving drinking raw milk.
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A Girl Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk. The State Did Little to Punish the Unlicensed Farmer Who Sold It.
California is teeming with black-market dairies, propped up by consumer demand fueled by misinformation. With evidence against one raw goat milk farm, regulators could have sought punitive action. But...
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Dems. who voted for this bill should be ashamed. The NCAA exploited college athletes for years. When the athletes got power through the courts, the NCAA ran to Congress to regain power to exploit these athletes again. This is an awful bill. It must be defeated. apnews.com/article/coll...
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Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
The Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports. It's an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unres...
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Matthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today is European Day of Languages! Let us celebrate our diversity especially are linguistic differences. Language in all its forms is so beautiful and compelling. And the theme this year is "Languages unite!".
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Just made a donation to @angieforfl.bsky.social campaign. It appears the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) does not want to help a Black Woman win her race. Am not a big fan of the DSA, but I believe strongly in helping Black Women succeed. Please help Angie win.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This has my 100% undivided attention because it is a awful bill for women college athletes. Too many Dems., like Sen., Maria Cantwell, are throwing women athletes under the bus and allowing the NCAA to become more powerful and wealthier. newrepublic.com/article/2155...
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Congress Is Trying to Rip Away College Athletes’ Hard-Earned Money
The Protect College Sports Act will only protect the NCAA’s billions. It deserves to go down in flames.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Stroke of genius: VP Harris helps motivate the black vote in Detroit and other black communities for El-Sayed. It counters the narrative about bad blood between black and Arab/Muslim communities in MI. Also boost VP Harris' image in MI for 2028 presidential race. www.yahoo.com/news/videos/...
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Exclusive: El-Sayed tells NewsNation Kamala Harris can help expand his coalition | Morning in America
Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed spoke exclusively with NewsNation, saying he wants to reach the voters who supported former Vice President Kamala Harris, along with the progressive voters alr...
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A Win-Win for all involved. A shrewd political move on both sides. Instead of going fishing with Jake Tapper, Newson should have been campaigning in MI. NOTE: MI is one of the early 2028 Dem. primary states. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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Kamala Harris to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan
The former vice president endorsed El-Sayed after he won the Senate Democratic primary in Michigan, where Trump beat her by less than 2 percentage points in 2024.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In this final days, Nixon use to walk around the White House talking to portrays of former presidents. This psychopath is sending out deranged thoughts to the world.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Just saw a recent photo of Elton John. He is now 79 years old. He was 25 in 72 when Rocket Man came out. I was 11 years old when this song came out. Loved it then....still love it. #70sKid www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRCR...
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Elton John - Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time) (Greatest Hits 1970-2002 4/34)
YouTube video by Kuba Branicki
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Congratulations to the New York Times' Euphemism Desk for coming up with a new one. Instead of stating that Maria Bartiromo was letting her guests lie, NYT says she was "permitting her guest commentators to free-associate." 1/2🧵
He had no such issues with Ms. Bartiromo, whose approach — at times permitting guest commentators to free-associate on live television — had not appeared to change much in the years since the Dominion settlement. Puck, a news website, earlier reported on Ms. Bartiromo’s conversations with Mr. Navarro.
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
“[The Arch will do] damage to the historical and cultural landscape. But that is the goal. The scale of this arch is intended to smother and minimize everything around it. It is intended to dominate your attention and imagination and direct it to Trump.” kevinmlevin.substack.com/p/trumps-arc...
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Trump’s Arch Will Be Built and It Won’t Be Coming Down Any Time Soon
The Washington Post reported yesterday that the Trump administration is set to begin excavation work at Memorial Circle in Arlington, Virginia, for the planned 250-foot-tall triumphal arch, in the nex...
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
She did not start. She came off the bench for a reason. Right now, she is a situation, back up, player. All those skills are necessary to be able to play in the game. Again, she is slow and did not get down court in transition. That can be improved via weight loss and better training & condition.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Guessed we watched a different game yesterday. She was accurate with her free throws. She hit the open players when she was doubled teamed. When she kept the ball high near the rim, she made her baskets. All solid basketball skills. No she is not fast, she does not have be.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
apnews.com/article/chin... She is expected to be drafted in the WNBA next year. She is an impressive, solid, skilled player. She has a tendency, like most tall players, of lowering the ball down near her waist after catching it. She has to keep the ball high so that smaller players cannot reach it.
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China's 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu looms over opponents on debut at Women’s Basketball World Cup
China’s Zhang Ziyu had everyone looking up to her on the opening day of the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The 19-year-old Zhang is 7-foot-3.
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Andrew Levesque @andrewlevesque.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
truthout.org/articles/vot... We’re voting, the over 70+% of us.…
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Voting Rights Groups Are Preparing to Confront ICE at the Polls
Trusted figures such as firefighters and clergy will protect Black, Latino, and Asian precincts that could be targets.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Makes sense, but will not happen. She helped deliver a great CBA for WNBA players this year, but the owners will go for it.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
www.vote.org/voter-regist... Good website to check your state's voter registration deadline. Also, please contact your city/country clerk's office next week to make sure you are still registered to vote.
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Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org
Voter registration deadlines for all 50 states. Register now so you can vote in the next election.
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Kim Wexler's Ponytail 🐝💛🎗 @madisonkittay.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Protect Olivia Rodrigo! And she's JUST A BABY of 23!!!! www.pbs.org/newshour/art...
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Olivia Rodrigo's festival unites women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
All-star benefit concerts have proven popular for driving millions of dollars toward everything from refugee relief to pandemic response. But it's been decades since a young artist with Rodrigo's foll...
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Still too early... Among Democrats, Harris has a comfortable lead with 42% support, followed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom at 18%, with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tied with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, both at 9%. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Potential 2028 candidates rise to the top of new poll
Although no one is officially running for the 2028 presidential election just yet, some names are rising to the top.
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a Page in your life 🍁📎 @sailorgirl2017.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/pos...
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Lockers with free-to-rent sports gear are popping up in parks across Canada
Free sports lockers are in some Canadian parks. Experts say it’s a good start, but more is needed to make sports accessible to all.
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What a moment…💕 IG: Roslyn Farm & Vineyard Charlottesville, Virginia
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Mary Peltola @marypeltola.com · 05/09/2026
🚨🎨 Alaska artists: You have 3 WEEKS left to send in your art for our Call for Artists competition! Submit artwork in any medium for a chance to win prize money & have your work displayed. I can’t wait to see Alaska’s way of life through your eyes! marypeltola.com/call-for-art...
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Call for Artists - Mary Peltola
CALL FOR ARTISTS Put on by the Fish, Family, Freedom Fund PREVIOUS ENTRIES DEADLINE TOSUBMIT ARTWORK: Days SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK ONLINE ARTIST EXHIBITION FAQs ARTIST EXHIBITION THEME: “Protecting Our Wa...
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Now that was a royal beat down: French Women's National Basketball team's win over Hungry. This French team is fast, tough, skilled and built to win. #2026FIBAWomen’sWorldcup
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
US budget deficit this year: ~6% of GDP. Outside of wars or recessions, that's the highest in the postwar era.⁣ ⁣ We're borrowing at emergency-level scale with no emergency and no political will to change course. Bond markets have noticed. Voters haven't yet. youtu.be/HprbhEwxuT0
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"if you don't cut rates I'm going to end trade".... has got to be one of the most inane threats he's made. Kevin Warsh: Karma, man. Karma.
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
From the top of Reinebringen looking down at the village of Reine in the Lofoten Islands, Norway 🇳🇴
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: 18-Year-Old Mia Heller From Virginia, USA, Invents a Water Filter That Eliminates 96% of Microplastics From Drinking Water
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
RAMPELL: “.. I initially assumed this must have had some boring technical explanation—until I talked to the experts and learned just how truly insane the story is.” @crampell.bsky.social www.thebulwark.com/p/europe-gol...
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Great Win....USA Women's team dominated China. - Caitlin Clark was outstanding as the second unit floor general - Rhyne Howard pure money shots....proves once again she is one the best - Breanna Stewart is one of the best basketball players to play the game www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Team USA drops China to open FIBA Women's World Cup: Highlights, score
Team USA beat China its quest for a fifth straight FIBA World Cup gold. Caitlin Calrk had a double-double.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
www.cnn.com/2026/09/04/p... Truly not impressed with some of these young DSA candidates. This clown, William Lawrence, also disparage black political struggle in this country. Refuse to turn a blind eye because he is a Dems. He is a disgrace.
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‘F**k you..hurry up and die’: Swing-seat Democratic House candidate’s deleted tweets show far-left record | CNN Politics
William Lawrence, the Democratic nominee in one of the country’s most competitive House races in Michigan, deleted hundreds of old social media posts in which he embraced police and prison abolition, ...
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
At the start of Trump's war, Hegseth's DOD bombed a girls school, killing over a hundred. This week Hegseth's DOD hit a wedding, killing or wounding dozens. Hegseth's DOD has never explained what went wrong six months ago. Now they've done it again. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/v...
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In Small Iranian Town, a U.S. Attack Turns a Wedding Into a Tragedy
The bomb that hit the residential area was American, according to a weapons expert and a visual analysis by The Times. It killed five people and wounded 67 others, the Iranian authorities said.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Fetterman text to aide: “Why do I have to keep having to meet with [Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia]?” Aide: “Because they are worried about vaccines and Medicaid cuts.” Fetterman: “Well I’m not.” @wsj.com #PAsen www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
US Women's starters: Chelsea Gray Kahleah Copper Breanna Stewart Jackie Young Napheesa Collier Great starting line up.
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
China's women tallest player, Zhang Ziyu, at 19 years old, standing at 7 feet 3 inches. 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball Tournament
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Friday morning basketball....USA vs China 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
www.npr.org/2026/09/04/n...
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The price of diesel hits a record high
The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.
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Matthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
RIP German/French polymath Albert Schweitzer, died this day 1965. “Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.” “Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.”
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
@olbermann.bsky.social Welcome Back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TNN...
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BULLETIN: MURDOCH FIRES MARIA BARTIROMO FOR TATTLING TO TRUMP | Countdown with Keith Olbermann
YouTube video by Keith Olbermann
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willdarrell.bsky.social @willdarrell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Because representation matters, a donation to the Ford campaign.
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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms - GA Wes Moore - MD Dr. Jermaine Johnson SC Aaron Ford - NV David Crowley WI #Midterms 🌊
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 03/09/2026
Good news: by the end of 2026, Londoners will be able to enjoy 4G and 5G coverage across the whole London Underground network.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan stands inside a London Underground train, looking at his phone.
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