Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni
@heshan.bsky.social
Once almost an entire Olympic team. Hit all 146 MBTA T stops on 7.2.24. Visited both salt cathedrals. Runs up stairs, dances, skates. Comms, design, organizer, ed policy. GenX New Romantic QPR fan.📍10th Middlesex; Massachusett/Pequossette land. 👶🏾🇱🇰👦🏾🇬🇧👨🏾🇺🇸
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Hey there! I’ve missed you. Good to have you back, but here.
This is a deep loss.
November 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This is a deep loss.
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JUST IN: Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
The Czech-born British playwright is known for Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and The Coast of Utopia. Stoppard also wrote screenplays for Brazil and Shakespeare in Love.
n.pr
November 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
JUST IN: Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
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A top Republican in Indiana, whose daughter has Down Syndrome, just announced he will be voting to block Trump’s gerrymandering after Trump used the R-word to insult people yesterday.
November 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A top Republican in Indiana, whose daughter has Down Syndrome, just announced he will be voting to block Trump’s gerrymandering after Trump used the R-word to insult people yesterday.
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Part of why this stuff keeps getting underreported is that our media class can’t get it through their thick heads that this is not a weightless debate over political ideology, but a declaration of war on over 100 million Americans, which DHS is announcing an intent to eliminate
November 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Part of why this stuff keeps getting underreported is that our media class can’t get it through their thick heads that this is not a weightless debate over political ideology, but a declaration of war on over 100 million Americans, which DHS is announcing an intent to eliminate
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Experts say it’s highly unusual for the White House to tell agents to give up custody of potential evidence in an investigation, as it did with the Tates.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Experts say it’s highly unusual for the White House to tell agents to give up custody of potential evidence in an investigation, as it did with the Tates.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
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This whole thing is racist, but take particular note of the threat of denaturalization. That's stripping people of their citizenship, and that's the road to mass murder and atrocity.
Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries … denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.“
November 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM
This whole thing is racist, but take particular note of the threat of denaturalization. That's stripping people of their citizenship, and that's the road to mass murder and atrocity.
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Keep asking questions, ladies. The men aren’t doing it.
November 28, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Keep asking questions, ladies. The men aren’t doing it.
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Clean power growth is now covering all new global demand. Solar and wind generated 635 TWh in the first nine months of this year, exceeding the 603 TWh rise in global electricity demand, and holding fossil generation flat for the year. buff.ly/zRmwAmg
#ShareGoodNewsToo
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Q3 Global Power Report: No fossil fuel growth expected in 2025 | Ember
Solar and wind power grew fast enough to keep up with rising electricity demand in the first three quarters of 2025, as fossil fuel growth should be stagnated. Ember forecasts no growth for fossil…
buff.ly
November 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Clean power growth is now covering all new global demand. Solar and wind generated 635 TWh in the first nine months of this year, exceeding the 603 TWh rise in global electricity demand, and holding fossil generation flat for the year. buff.ly/zRmwAmg
#ShareGoodNewsToo
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The full quote if anyone was curious: "Critical pedagogies recognise the importance of mathematics and statistics as tools for understanding, interpreting, and addressing issues of power and inequity, both in the classroom and in the wider world."
New Zealand's Minister of Education can't tell the difference between Mathematics and Social Studies.
November 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The full quote if anyone was curious: "Critical pedagogies recognise the importance of mathematics and statistics as tools for understanding, interpreting, and addressing issues of power and inequity, both in the classroom and in the wider world."
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Saturday meet up
Norwich City next up for Julian Stephan’s men. Can the R’s make it two away wins on the bounce?
@footballfactory_nyc @legendsnyc 6W 33St
Saturday 29th November 10am
Norwich City next up for Julian Stephan’s men. Can the R’s make it two away wins on the bounce?
@footballfactory_nyc @legendsnyc 6W 33St
Saturday 29th November 10am
November 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Saturday meet up
Norwich City next up for Julian Stephan’s men. Can the R’s make it two away wins on the bounce?
@footballfactory_nyc @legendsnyc 6W 33St
Saturday 29th November 10am
Norwich City next up for Julian Stephan’s men. Can the R’s make it two away wins on the bounce?
@footballfactory_nyc @legendsnyc 6W 33St
Saturday 29th November 10am
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Pearly kings and queens of London in their 150th year – photo essay
Pearly kings and queens of London in their 150th year – photo essay
Photographer Owen Harvey explores belonging and identity in his work, and as the pearlies reach a major milestone, he decided to capture their traditions and discuss their future
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Pearly kings and queens of London in their 150th year – photo essay
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🚨New pod alert!🚨
It's @medalmagpie.bsky.social, Saffa Michail, @finneyqpr.bsky.social & @scheza.bsky.social this week to discuss:
👍 Wins against Hull and Blackburn
🪑 Chair's return to form
🐈⬛ QPR's goalkeeper curse
📰 Paul Furlong's reported departure
Download now wherever you get your pods!
It's @medalmagpie.bsky.social, Saffa Michail, @finneyqpr.bsky.social & @scheza.bsky.social this week to discuss:
👍 Wins against Hull and Blackburn
🪑 Chair's return to form
🐈⬛ QPR's goalkeeper curse
📰 Paul Furlong's reported departure
Download now wherever you get your pods!
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🚨New pod alert!🚨
It's @medalmagpie.bsky.social, Saffa Michail, @finneyqpr.bsky.social & @scheza.bsky.social this week to discuss:
👍 Wins against Hull and Blackburn
🪑 Chair's return to form
🐈⬛ QPR's goalkeeper curse
📰 Paul Furlong's reported departure
Download now wherever you get your pods!
It's @medalmagpie.bsky.social, Saffa Michail, @finneyqpr.bsky.social & @scheza.bsky.social this week to discuss:
👍 Wins against Hull and Blackburn
🪑 Chair's return to form
🐈⬛ QPR's goalkeeper curse
📰 Paul Furlong's reported departure
Download now wherever you get your pods!
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What are abstract ideas like “being happy” and “having fulfillment” compared to real world achievements like “working full time for a company and still needing food stamps”
While work-life balance may give you a sense of happiness and fulfillment, it isn’t always realistic, says Walmart executive vice president and chief people officer Donna Morris.
Walmart exec: ‘I’ve never believed in the term work-life balance’—this is the mantra that made her highly successful instead
Many professionals see work-life balance as a non-negotiable. Walmart CPO Donna Morris says people should practice work-life integration instead. Here's why.
cnb.cx
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
What are abstract ideas like “being happy” and “having fulfillment” compared to real world achievements like “working full time for a company and still needing food stamps”
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Never forget how these people behave when they've got power, and contrast it with their bleating about "muh anti-conservative discrimination" when they don't...
19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal: Lawyer - ABC News abcnews.go.com/US/19-year-c...
19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal: Lawyer - ABC News abcnews.go.com/US/19-year-c...
19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal: Lawyer
A 19-year-old college student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving break was detained at a Boston airport and later deported.
abcnews.go.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Never forget how these people behave when they've got power, and contrast it with their bleating about "muh anti-conservative discrimination" when they don't...
19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal: Lawyer - ABC News abcnews.go.com/US/19-year-c...
19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal: Lawyer - ABC News abcnews.go.com/US/19-year-c...
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ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Grateful to the Pine Street Inn for their tireless work to make sure everyone in our community can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal today. Glad to come together with Mayor Wu and community leaders for another year.
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Grateful to the Pine Street Inn for their tireless work to make sure everyone in our community can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal today. Glad to come together with Mayor Wu and community leaders for another year.
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Each year I am reminded that the fourth Thursday in November is the observance of a National Day of Mourning for indigenous Americans. It's an opportunity to reflect on Native American heritage and the role Thanksgiving played in the lives of their ancestors, my children's ancestors. #gratitude
November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Each year I am reminded that the fourth Thursday in November is the observance of a National Day of Mourning for indigenous Americans. It's an opportunity to reflect on Native American heritage and the role Thanksgiving played in the lives of their ancestors, my children's ancestors. #gratitude
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Just a reminder during the holiday season
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Just a reminder during the holiday season
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The Trump administration has reacted to a small scale lone wolf attack by in DC announcing a sweeping collective punishment, using the organs of government to heap blame on partisan rivals, and potentially dissuading anyone from collaborating with US forces abroad for a generation.
CIA statement about the Afghan man identified as the gunman who shot two National Guardsmen in Washington
November 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Trump administration has reacted to a small scale lone wolf attack by in DC announcing a sweeping collective punishment, using the organs of government to heap blame on partisan rivals, and potentially dissuading anyone from collaborating with US forces abroad for a generation.
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Waking up to news that we're going to investigate every (non-white) US immigrant to be sure they're patriotic enough. "Crimes against humanity" for guardsmen being shot, but nothing for everyday school kids. We need to agree that ALL gun violence is unacceptable. Not pick & choose who's worth more.
November 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Waking up to news that we're going to investigate every (non-white) US immigrant to be sure they're patriotic enough. "Crimes against humanity" for guardsmen being shot, but nothing for everyday school kids. We need to agree that ALL gun violence is unacceptable. Not pick & choose who's worth more.
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56th annual National Day of Mourning
Thursday Nov. 27, 2025 - 12 noon
Plymouth MA
#nothanksnogiving #ndom2025
Thursday Nov. 27, 2025 - 12 noon
Plymouth MA
#nothanksnogiving #ndom2025
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
56th annual National Day of Mourning
Thursday Nov. 27, 2025 - 12 noon
Plymouth MA
#nothanksnogiving #ndom2025
Thursday Nov. 27, 2025 - 12 noon
Plymouth MA
#nothanksnogiving #ndom2025
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BREAKING: Suspect in the shooting of National Guard soldiers worked with the CIA and U.S. government in Afghanistan before coming to the U.S., CIA director says.
Afghan national in custody after shooting of 2 National Guard members near White House
An Afghan national has been accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence.
bit.ly
November 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
BREAKING: Suspect in the shooting of National Guard soldiers worked with the CIA and U.S. government in Afghanistan before coming to the U.S., CIA director says.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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#ResistanceRoots
Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was born on this day in 1878 in Indianapolis. He was a pioneering cyclist who became the first African American world champion in any sport. Known as the “Black Cyclone,” he achieved global fame despite facing intense racial discrimination. /1
Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was born on this day in 1878 in Indianapolis. He was a pioneering cyclist who became the first African American world champion in any sport. Known as the “Black Cyclone,” he achieved global fame despite facing intense racial discrimination. /1
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
#ResistanceRoots
Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was born on this day in 1878 in Indianapolis. He was a pioneering cyclist who became the first African American world champion in any sport. Known as the “Black Cyclone,” he achieved global fame despite facing intense racial discrimination. /1
Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was born on this day in 1878 in Indianapolis. He was a pioneering cyclist who became the first African American world champion in any sport. Known as the “Black Cyclone,” he achieved global fame despite facing intense racial discrimination. /1