Chris Leist
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Don Lemon: "I didn't have a one phone call...I asked them do I get my one phone call, Jimmy. They said, 'No you don't you get to talk to your attorney whenever the court says you can.'"
February 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Don Lemon: "I didn't have a one phone call...I asked them do I get my one phone call, Jimmy. They said, 'No you don't you get to talk to your attorney whenever the court says you can.'"
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Kimmel's interview effectively shows his fans, “You need to be just as mad about what’s happening to Don Lemon as you were about what happened to me because it is worse!”
Because targeting journalists, especially Black journalists, is not new.
Read more: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
Because targeting journalists, especially Black journalists, is not new.
Read more: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
February 3, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Kimmel's interview effectively shows his fans, “You need to be just as mad about what’s happening to Don Lemon as you were about what happened to me because it is worse!”
Because targeting journalists, especially Black journalists, is not new.
Read more: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
Because targeting journalists, especially Black journalists, is not new.
Read more: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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What does the KKK Act Have to do with Don Lemon?
To be clear…it should have absolutely nothing to do with him. But by attempting to center Lemon and the KKK Act, Harmeet Dillon and the DOJ may be setting the stage for expanded military presence.
Read more: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
To be clear…it should have absolutely nothing to do with him. But by attempting to center Lemon and the KKK Act, Harmeet Dillon and the DOJ may be setting the stage for expanded military presence.
Read more: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
January 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM
What does the KKK Act Have to do with Don Lemon?
To be clear…it should have absolutely nothing to do with him. But by attempting to center Lemon and the KKK Act, Harmeet Dillon and the DOJ may be setting the stage for expanded military presence.
Read more: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
To be clear…it should have absolutely nothing to do with him. But by attempting to center Lemon and the KKK Act, Harmeet Dillon and the DOJ may be setting the stage for expanded military presence.
Read more: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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Beaming with gratitude for this #naacpimageawards nomination for A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics two days shy of my pub day anniversary.
Hold please, I’m still screaming 🥰🥰🥰🙃🙃🙃
Hold please, I’m still screaming 🥰🥰🥰🙃🙃🙃
January 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Beaming with gratitude for this #naacpimageawards nomination for A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics two days shy of my pub day anniversary.
Hold please, I’m still screaming 🥰🥰🥰🙃🙃🙃
Hold please, I’m still screaming 🥰🥰🥰🙃🙃🙃
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Welcome to Archival…where we’re living in the past on purpose. Now available wherever you get your podcasts. ArchivalPod.com #History #Podcast
January 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Welcome to Archival…where we’re living in the past on purpose. Now available wherever you get your podcasts. ArchivalPod.com #History #Podcast
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We're not even a full week into 2026, and things are escalating exponentially with a brewing health care crisis, U.S. imperialism, and an attempt to build a national voter registry.
New year, new mess! And here's what to watch: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
New year, new mess! And here's what to watch: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
January 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
We're not even a full week into 2026, and things are escalating exponentially with a brewing health care crisis, U.S. imperialism, and an attempt to build a national voter registry.
New year, new mess! And here's what to watch: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
New year, new mess! And here's what to watch: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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Tennessee's 7th, which Trump won by 22 pts in 2024, is a toss up because people can't afford their basic needs.
No matter the outcome tonight, two things are clear:
1. Nowhere is too "red" to compete
2. An affordability vision/message is critical
Read more www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
No matter the outcome tonight, two things are clear:
1. Nowhere is too "red" to compete
2. An affordability vision/message is critical
Read more www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Tennessee's 7th, which Trump won by 22 pts in 2024, is a toss up because people can't afford their basic needs.
No matter the outcome tonight, two things are clear:
1. Nowhere is too "red" to compete
2. An affordability vision/message is critical
Read more www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
No matter the outcome tonight, two things are clear:
1. Nowhere is too "red" to compete
2. An affordability vision/message is critical
Read more www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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What's at stake today?
- A new leadership standard in NYC that Democrats can't ignore
- New congressional map in California
- Virginia federal workers weigh in during Trump and Republicans' Shutdown
Read more in my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
- A new leadership standard in NYC that Democrats can't ignore
- New congressional map in California
- Virginia federal workers weigh in during Trump and Republicans' Shutdown
Read more in my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
What's at stake today?
- A new leadership standard in NYC that Democrats can't ignore
- New congressional map in California
- Virginia federal workers weigh in during Trump and Republicans' Shutdown
Read more in my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
- A new leadership standard in NYC that Democrats can't ignore
- New congressional map in California
- Virginia federal workers weigh in during Trump and Republicans' Shutdown
Read more in my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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NY AG Letitia James offered the only appropriate response to Trump:
"I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”
Read more in my newsletter, plus get a sneak peek of my new project: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
"I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”
Read more in my newsletter, plus get a sneak peek of my new project: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
October 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
NY AG Letitia James offered the only appropriate response to Trump:
"I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”
Read more in my newsletter, plus get a sneak peek of my new project: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
"I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”
Read more in my newsletter, plus get a sneak peek of my new project: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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This is incredibly silly. Of course he did. What even is the alternate theory of the case? You're not obligated to treat it as some kind of seriously open question just because Trump denies it.
September 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This is incredibly silly. Of course he did. What even is the alternate theory of the case? You're not obligated to treat it as some kind of seriously open question just because Trump denies it.
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The last two months in which American economy lost jobs were June 2025 and December 2020 -- both while Donald Trump was president. Never happened under Biden.
September 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The last two months in which American economy lost jobs were June 2025 and December 2020 -- both while Donald Trump was president. Never happened under Biden.
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Trump's occupation won't stop with DC:
"I direct the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with State Governors and authorize the orders of any additional members of the National Guard to active service..."
Read more, and how to protest, in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
"I direct the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with State Governors and authorize the orders of any additional members of the National Guard to active service..."
Read more, and how to protest, in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
August 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Trump's occupation won't stop with DC:
"I direct the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with State Governors and authorize the orders of any additional members of the National Guard to active service..."
Read more, and how to protest, in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
"I direct the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with State Governors and authorize the orders of any additional members of the National Guard to active service..."
Read more, and how to protest, in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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Trump promised not to cut Medicaid and his signature legislation cuts Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion.
June 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Trump promised not to cut Medicaid and his signature legislation cuts Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion.
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Padilla: If this is how DHS responds to a senator with a question you can only imagine what they're doing to farm workers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California.
June 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Padilla: If this is how DHS responds to a senator with a question you can only imagine what they're doing to farm workers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California.
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COCO GAUFF WINS THE FRENCH OPEN 🏆
The American takes down Aryna Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 to claim her second women's Grand Slam singles title.
The American takes down Aryna Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 to claim her second women's Grand Slam singles title.
June 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
COCO GAUFF WINS THE FRENCH OPEN 🏆
The American takes down Aryna Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 to claim her second women's Grand Slam singles title.
The American takes down Aryna Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 to claim her second women's Grand Slam singles title.
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I like telling authoritarians where to shove it in multiple languages
The fact that there's an ASL interpreter there.... Thank you @aoc.bsky.social 🥹😍🤟🏼
May 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I like telling authoritarians where to shove it in multiple languages
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If you’re changing the definition of human rights, it means you plan on violating people’s human rights.
April 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
If you’re changing the definition of human rights, it means you plan on violating people’s human rights.
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The FBI had Huey P. Newton under surveillance 24/7, and researching “the vault” of FBI files from COINTEL PRO was heartbreaking and depressing work. That research also confirmed that he attended Diahann Carroll’s Party for Shirley Chisholm in 1972.
Watch the full story: youtu.be/NxMBgBUQYoI?...
Watch the full story: youtu.be/NxMBgBUQYoI?...
April 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The FBI had Huey P. Newton under surveillance 24/7, and researching “the vault” of FBI files from COINTEL PRO was heartbreaking and depressing work. That research also confirmed that he attended Diahann Carroll’s Party for Shirley Chisholm in 1972.
Watch the full story: youtu.be/NxMBgBUQYoI?...
Watch the full story: youtu.be/NxMBgBUQYoI?...
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
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I can’t believe this has to be said, but: You cannot tell the story of Jackie Robinson—as a ballplayer, serviceman, or human—without discussing our country’s history of racism.
From Around the Horn:
From Around the Horn:
March 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I can’t believe this has to be said, but: You cannot tell the story of Jackie Robinson—as a ballplayer, serviceman, or human—without discussing our country’s history of racism.
From Around the Horn:
From Around the Horn:
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Pedro Pascal responding to transphobia on social media: “I can’t think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist.” (via @charliejane.bsky.social) [capitalfm.com]
Pedro Pascal calls out “vile and pathetic” transphobic trolls after defending trans rights
Pedro Pascal, whose sister Lux is a trans woman, is a prominent trans ally and he has no time for transphobia.
www.capitalfm.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Pedro Pascal responding to transphobia on social media: “I can’t think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist.” (via @charliejane.bsky.social) [capitalfm.com]
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This is what a deal with the devil looks like👇
@housegop.bsky.social JUST VOTED TO CUT Medicaid, SNAP benefits, school meals, & housing assistance all in exchange for giving corporations & billionaires a tax cut all at the expense of the middle class.
@housegop.bsky.social JUST VOTED TO CUT Medicaid, SNAP benefits, school meals, & housing assistance all in exchange for giving corporations & billionaires a tax cut all at the expense of the middle class.
February 26, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This is what a deal with the devil looks like👇
@housegop.bsky.social JUST VOTED TO CUT Medicaid, SNAP benefits, school meals, & housing assistance all in exchange for giving corporations & billionaires a tax cut all at the expense of the middle class.
@housegop.bsky.social JUST VOTED TO CUT Medicaid, SNAP benefits, school meals, & housing assistance all in exchange for giving corporations & billionaires a tax cut all at the expense of the middle class.
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It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic.
When the fire starts to burn, every good person better be ready to man a post with a bucket of water if you want to stop it from raging out of control.
When the fire starts to burn, every good person better be ready to man a post with a bucket of water if you want to stop it from raging out of control.
February 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic.
When the fire starts to burn, every good person better be ready to man a post with a bucket of water if you want to stop it from raging out of control.
When the fire starts to burn, every good person better be ready to man a post with a bucket of water if you want to stop it from raging out of control.
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Excited to be included in Elle Magazine’s Black History Month (AND forever) Must Reads.
Order your copy of “A More Perfect Party” today: bookshop.org/p/books/a-mo...
Order your copy of “A More Perfect Party” today: bookshop.org/p/books/a-mo...
February 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Excited to be included in Elle Magazine’s Black History Month (AND forever) Must Reads.
Order your copy of “A More Perfect Party” today: bookshop.org/p/books/a-mo...
Order your copy of “A More Perfect Party” today: bookshop.org/p/books/a-mo...