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Black Girl Nerds @blackgirlnerds.bsky.social · 19h

It’s hard to put into words what it means to lose D’Angelo. Not just the man, but the sound, the feeling, the very essence of soul that he embodied.

Remembering D’Angelo and the Eternal Rhythm of Neo-Soul | Black Girl Nerds

It’s hard to put into words what it means to lose D’Angelo. Not just the man, but the sound, the feeling, the very essence of the man

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onion person @junlper.beer · 18h

these people know how extreme they are

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 16h

I don't think people realize what an immediate impact this is going to have on outbreak response and containment.

Ferric Fang, MD @fangferric.bsky.social · 17h

According to a state epidemiologist, "CDC personnel who normally share information with state officials during outbreaks have been eliminated."

Kathleen Bachynski @bachynski.bsky.social · 1d

“One veteran researcher who still has his job (and, like other public-health workers I spoke with for this story, requested anonymity for fear of losing it) told me he believes that Kennedy’s ultimate goal is to “silence the scientific voice of career CDC scientists.””

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Maybe: Travis @travisfromdabk.blacksky.app · 17h

This statement from Angie Stone and D’Angelo’s son… Man.

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Air-rum @aarum.bsky.social · 19h

Via @phillewis.bsky.social GET CHECKED BLACK MEN & WOMEN EVERY YEAR FOR LIFE!

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nikki ☔️🇵🇷 @gentlegroove.bsky.social · 19h

Nooooo not D’Angelo!! come on! dafuq?? I’m gutted.

Love and blessings to his son. This is too much.

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Dee Phunk @deephunk.bsky.social · 21h

He deserved to grow old. He deserved the space to be more creative and share more art w/ the world. He deserved to be adorned in praise while he was still able to receive it in the physical. Luckily, music and spirit is eternal.

RIP Michael Eugene Archer aka D'ANGELO. 🕊️

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 1d

I can assure you that the one thing a New York City cop is not gonna do about a mayor they don’t like is just quit. They might turn their backs on him, they will absolutely crush candies with greater abandon, but absent some real concrete better offer they’re not giving up that pension voluntarily.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Charlie Jane "Lessons in Magic and Disaster" Anders 🏳️‍⚧ @charliejane.bsky.social · 3d

If I hadn't had a great special education teacher, I would not be a writer today. I might not be anywhere, doing anything. Special education changes and saves lives.

Sara Partridge, PhD @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 3d

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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j-salvo.bsky.social @j-salvo.bsky.social · 2d

Word to the wise: do not fly internationally into Logan. All of the major public detainments of Legal Residents and Citizens at airports have been out of Logan.

Kat Stuart @luckykatstuart.bsky.social · 2d

Anyone in Boston an immigration lawyer or know one who can help this woman? Her husband is detained at Logan over a dismissed misdemeanor from 2017. He’s a legal resident of the US. She just asked for help an hour ago.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 3d

About a month ago, the Trump administration got rid of the de minimis exemption, whereby packages valued under $800 could slide in without import duties. Now there's a backlog as the government can't process all of this paperwork, leading to UPS just destroying packages

Business Insider headline reads: UPS is telling customers that their packages coming to the US are marked for destruction.

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 3d

Multi billionaire conducts months of historical and theological research into the Antichrist. Discovers, shockingly, that one thing the Antichrist would definitely do is tax billionaires. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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He believes the Armageddon will be ushered in by an antichrist-type figure who cultivates a fear of existential threats such as climate change, Al and nuclear war to amass inordinate power. The idea is this figure will convince people to do everything they can to avoid something like a third world war, including accepting a one-world order charged with protecting everyone from the apocalypse that implements a complete restriction of technological progress. In his mind, this is already happening. Thiel said that international financial bodies, which make it more difficult for people to shelter their wealth in tax havens, are one sign the antichrist may be amassing power and hastening Armageddon, saying: "It's become quite difficult to hide one's money."

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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 4d

Military families on day 9 of the shutdown lining up at the food bank

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

This Is Fascism

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 3d

Manly men brutalize, terrorize a teen girl

Redsky @redsky.pirhoo.com · 3d

Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams Im 15! as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams Im 15! as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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nikki ☔️🇵🇷 @gentlegroove.bsky.social · 3d

oh such a great one of hers!!

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 3d

Oh no.

Some movie stars feel like a permanent part of the firmament.

And their loss leaves a hole.

Philip Seymour Hoffman
Robert Redford
Diane Keaton

Rest in eternal peace.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 3d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Naima Cochrane @stillnaima.bsky.social · 3d

Man, I loved some damn Diane Keaton.

A solid broad. Self-possessed, effortless style, never felt like she took herself too seriously.

We lost a real one.

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nikki ☔️🇵🇷 @gentlegroove.bsky.social · 3d

noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! 😭

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 3d

The legendary Diane Keaton has died.

She was 79.

First reported by People.

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Gregory @dreamwieber.bsky.social · 5d

Wonderful time capsule
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqSf...

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nikki ☔️🇵🇷 @gentlegroove.bsky.social · 5d

ooh thanks for this! miss him.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 5d

Keep your corrupt, grubby, abusive hands off Tish James, Donald Trump.

Your cowardice is showing — weak men seek revenge on powerful women who hold them to account.

But NY’rs don’t play. Our AG has been a fierce warrior for our rights, time & again. You better believe we’ll be there for hers.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 5d

The Attorney General of New York was just indicted by our tinpot dictator

Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals

Prosecutor who sought charges was installed amid Trump frustrations with pace of investigations against rivals

www.theguardian.com

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 5d

We are witnessing the most lawless behavior by a leader in American history, just daily, extraordinary abuses of power. National Democrats must speak out in a loud and clear voice against Trump's escalating authoritarianism. It is time now.

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 5d

The Guardian reports that Letitia James has been indicted

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 5d

fucking WOOF

Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

www.axios.com

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