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Sherry Jones

@sherryjones.bsky.social

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Author, JOSEPHINE BAKER’S LAST DANCE and other biofictions. Next: transgender musician Billy Tipton. Ardent feminist. Proud liberal. Mouthy broad. Parisienne. Goddess is love!

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Sherry Jones @sherryjones.bsky.social · May 27

My WIP is biofiction about Billy Tipton, a 20th century transgender male jazz musician with an inspiring story. I'm seeking transgender men to speak with me about their experiences so I can write more authentically from Billy's perspective. Can you help? If so, message me here. Thanks!

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 9h

Supreme Court takes on Louisiana redistricting dispute, AP Explains

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Supreme Court takes on Louisiana redistricting dispute, AP Explains

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9h

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 9h

Steve Bannon promises to 'roll out' plan for Trump’s third term

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Steve Bannon promises to 'roll out' plan for Trump’s third term

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9h

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 9h

The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.

When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.

The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 9h

I really miss the good old days when almost everyone agreed that Nazis were bad.

Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 9h

A month or so ago, I saw Nick Fuentes was at 700,000 followers. I got nervous that he was truly getting close to mainstream.

He's now at 980,000 followers.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9h

Find your local #NoKingsDay event at nokings.org/#map

And be sure to follow @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 18h

On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 9h

Who was president in 2020? There appears to be a concerted effort to get you to forget

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‘Who was president in 2020?’ Trump and GOP want you to think it was Biden | CNN Politics

If you asked people what the worst one-year period in recent American history was, it’s a good bet that many would choose roughly between January 2020 and January 2021.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 9h

US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

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US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Trump's conversation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is caught on a hot mic. Hard to tell exactly what they are talking about, but Subianto asks Trump about meeting Eric Trump and Don Jr, who supposedly have nothing to do with government while they run the family business.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 8h

Top Democrat Praises MTG For a ‘Surprisingly Enlightened Few Weeks’

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Top Democrat Praises MTG For a ‘Surprisingly Enlightened Few Weeks’

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 8h

You know they’re worried about this weekend’s turnout at the No Kings rally when they’re already making comments about it. Who’s ready for Saturday?

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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 8h

Republicans worked around the clock to cut taxes for billionaires.

But they won’t even show up to work to stop your health insurance premiums from doubling.

Unacceptable.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 8h

Authorities release names of 16 killed in Tennessee plant explosion

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Authorities release names of 16 killed in Tennessee plant explosion

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 8h

North Carolina GOP launches redistricting effort

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North Carolina GOP launches redistricting effort

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 8h

Illinois ICE facility fence to be removed as mayor restricts protests

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Illinois ICE facility fence to be removed as mayor restricts protests - UPI.com

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 8h

If you read only one democracy story today, make it this one. While legacy media largely skipped the Texas redistricting hearing, Democracy Docket's Jen Rice was there for all 10 days. Her coverage stands out and sheds insight into how the GOP operates -- not only in TX -- but nationally.

In a Federal Courtroom in Texas, Republicans Were Desperate to Keep Details of their Gerrymander Under Wraps

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 8h

Climate 'tipping points' are being surpassed: researchers

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Climate ‘tipping points’ are being surpassed: researchers

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 8h

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 8h

Multiple airports are now announcing they will refuse to play Kristi Noem’s government-funded video blaming “Democrats” for the government shutdown.

“We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 8h

Let us translate Mike Johnson's comments about Obamacare for you www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 15h

Obama berates businesses bending knee to Trump in blistering reprimand: 'Ride this out'

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Obama berates businesses bending knee to Trump in blistering reprimand: 'Ride this out'

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Nick Turse @nickturse.bsky.social · 15h

If you're this ill-informed, you probably shouldn't be the speaker. You probably shouldn't even be a member of Congress.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

REPORTER: We know the president moved forward with mass layoffs. We're also learning there were significant cuts to staff at special education services. Are you comfortable with those cuts?

MIKE JOHNSON: I haven't seen the specifics of that and I don't know

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 15h

U.S. approaching 340 mass shootings this year after deadly weekend

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U.S. approaching 340 mass shootings this year after deadly weekend

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 15h

Love was everywhere in our town yesterday for PRIDE FEST.

And then, the “Christians” showed up to try and eradicate it.

Seems like America these days…

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Our Town's PRIDE Festival Was a Beautiful, Joyful Celebration of Community. Then, The "Christians" Showed Up.

“And they’ll know we are Christians by our love.” - Christian hymn

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