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Tony Michaels 🎙 @thetonymichaels.bsky.social · 1h

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1h

Sub post for someone who really disappointed me tonight.

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The benefits of beavers | One Earth

Beavers are a keystone species—how they shape their environment plays a crucial role on the surrounding biodiversity.

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 3h

I see 3 or 4, at least who will be deported by Miller.

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 4h

Trump-aligned propagandists in D.C. pose for a picture, each push state messaging to millions, building support for arbitrary arrests and even assassinations of U.S. citizens, by branding “antifa,” short for anti-fascism, as terrorism.

Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 3h

Pizzagate guy is the far left dude, Jack Probsiac (sp?)

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 3h

I always forget, you bring snacks. Missed out on your offerings on Wed. :( lol

Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 3h

Me right now, lol

a man is getting ready for a show while looking at himself in a mirror

Alt: a man is getting ready for a show while looking at himself in a mirror

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The Five 8 @thefive8.bsky.social · 3h

Don’t miss Greg Olear and Stephanie Koff LIVE in one hour 🎙️ 8e/5p

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American Gestapo

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social · 13h

Painting the White House whiter: Trump targets Black officials for firings, while in the administration’s first 200 days, only two of 98 Senate-confirmed appointees to the most senior jobs in government were Black.

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Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1d

This is sad, and hilarious. This theatergoer is going nowhere in their life

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 2d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1d

First 40 degree night in NYC of the season, what does that mean? Hot chocolate, nah, better, party of one dance party to the soundtrack of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Staying warm.

Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1d

Unsettling Trump/Miller admin silver lining: the ICE facilities being cobbled together to hold brown people (it’s not just immigrants) can be used to hold ICE officers who break the law and others in the admin who have broken the law.

Trump/Miller are not smart.

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1d

Dear White People,

Yup, it’s on us. We need to come together to protest, to show our fellow white racist Americans what is right. White people got us into this mess, and it’s up to us to fix it. Do the work, learn and be better.

KalariTheCynicalWitch @kalarigamerchic.bsky.social · 1d

Thursday thoughts, a message to anyone asking where Black Americans are at during your protests.

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Fifty Shades of Whey @fiftyshadesofwhey.bsky.social · 1d

A DACA recipient tries to explain why she supports Trump 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1d

Silver linings of the Trump/Miller admin: the world is going to see and know what a badass and awesome person Tish James is and more people are going to discover and watch Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl.

In other words, Trump/Miller aren’t very smart.

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1d

I watched the Gauff match this morning, which was 10pm there. 12 people were in the stands, the stadium was maybe 10% filled. Not sure this schedule works.

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talia jane ❤️‍🔥 @taliajane.bsky.social · 1d

the epstein files aren’t dropping & this isn’t a distraction from them.

this is a fascist setting up the field to eliminate every point of friction that might impede an attempt to seize absolute power.

quippy posts about epstein are delaying your realization of, & motivation to fight, that fact.

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1d

Timeline cleanse, but grab a tissue first

WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 1d

This is Manolo. His family invited strangers to spend time with him on his last day. His mom said, "This was such a perfect way to celebrate the life of a dog who truly loved spending time with people and their dogs. Run free and fast forever, Manolo. I will never stop missing you." 14/10 for all

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1d

I want a road trip movie with these two, great pair of US heroes.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Last night I had the honor of attending a special screening of "The Last Class" at UC Berkeley. I want to thank everyone who attended — and especially thank my friend @wkamaubell.bsky.social for hosting a great conversation afterwards.

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Tiffany Cabán @tiffanycaban.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump is using and abusing the Justice Department as his personal minions to prosecute his political opponents. Welcome to Authoritarianism 101. We won’t fall for it. We will fight.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Kent right now @bookshrike.bsky.social · 1d

Badass! Love her strength and leadership

Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 1d

Leticia James’ statement.

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The Five 8 @thefive8.bsky.social · 1d

The Civil War historian Manisha Sinha @profmsinha.bsky.social joins Lisa Graves & Greg Olear to discuss the state of democracy in the Trump USA.

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Historian Manisha Sinha: This is the Fall of the Third American Republic

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 2d

Chicago rises up against ICE

Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 2d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 2d

Donald Trump had his annual physical examination on April 11, 2025, at Walter Reed. This Friday, he’s scheduled to have his *annual* physical again — less than six months later. Something isn’t right.

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Greg Olear @gregolear.bsky.social · 2d

An hour and change until showtime...

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The Five 8 1/2: Portlandia

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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 2d

Saddle up, the mic’s hot. 🎙️
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🎧 Trailer out now
🌟 Episode 1 featuring Donna Mills drops October 15

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