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Brian Meegan @imabmee.bsky.social · 15h

Brooklyn Public Library education program discussion #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #soberliving #formerlyincarcerated #nyc #brooklynpubliclibrary #bardcollege #scruff

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

It's the guns 💯%

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Brian Meegan @imabmee.bsky.social · 1d

Went to see a powerful play Punch, about restorative justice with a discussion afterwards. Highly recommend seeing this…#writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 2d

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/o...

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Joy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · 2d

And away we go... the U.S. war criminals are about to get gathered internationally. I can see why that fine admiral retired. I can just hear him saying "leave me out of this Hegseth mess. Let him have the non-diverse, crime-ready military he craves.""

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 3d

🚨 NEWS: Colombian President Gustavo Petro accuses U.S. government officials of murder and violating Colombia’s sovereignty and says the Trump-ordered strike of a boat in the Caribbean killed a fisherman named Alejandro Carranza.

Screenshot of a post on X from Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s verified account. The post reads: “US government officials have committed a murder and violated our sovereignty in territorial waters. Fisherman Alejandro Carranza had no ties to the drug trade and his daily activity was fishing. The Colombian boat was adrift and had its distress signal up due to an engine failure. We await explanations from the US government.”

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Brian Meegan @imabmee.bsky.social · 2d

No Kings and Liberty for All NYC #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #nyc #soberliving #formerlyincarcerated #scruff #mentalhealthawareness

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Brian Meegan @imabmee.bsky.social · 3d

Yes Sir, more bragging

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 4d

A MAJOR SHAKE-UP AND A RED FLAG 🚩

Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey resigned after 37 years.

Trump’s escalated strikes in Venezuela raised legal alarms. Behind the scenes, Holsey clashed with Pete Hegseth over the mission.
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Brian Meegan @imabmee.bsky.social · 3d

Oh Bianca! With Bianca Leigh at Joe’s Pub #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 4d

Damn! Every clip from last night’s debate is Mamdani wiping the floor with Cuomo.

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George Wallace @mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social · 4d

If y'all are shocked by the racism of the Young Republicans, I got some bad news for your ass about the older ones.

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Joy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · 5d

Mamdani nails Cuomo on being backed by Bill Ackman, which alone should be enough to disqualify Cuomo with anybody Black. Ackman is the DEI-hating, hyper-Zionist Twitter troll billionaire who bullied Claudine Gay out of the Harvard presidency on some BS when his own wife was accused of plagiarism.

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Leia🇨🇴🇺🇸 @theswprincess.bsky.social · 5d

Mike Johnson sent everyone home & refuses to talk to Democrats.

“There’s absolutely no reason for the House to be out of session,” said GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley.

He’s stalling Adelita Grivalja’s swearing in to avoid a vote on the Epstein files.

Most people get fired for not doing their job.

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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 5d

I’m deeply concerned that the military is losing yet another highly decorated commander—especially as Trump expands unlawful military action in the Southern Hemisphere.

Everyone should be worried by Trump’s pattern of prioritizing loyalty over competence.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5d

Breaking News: The U.S. military commander overseeing the escalating attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea is stepping down, two officials said on Thursday.

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

Adm. Alvin Holsey is leaving less than a year into his tenure, and as the Pentagon escalates attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea.

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Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 5d

REPORTER: What lesson did you learn after losing the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City?

ANDREW CUOMO: I did not do enough on social media.

ZOHRAN MAMDANI: He lost because he didn’t talk about affordability for New Yorkers.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 5d

Andrew Cuomo: taxpayers should pay for $60 million in legal bills for my sexual harassment allegations

Also Andrew Cuomo: $60 million is too much money to spend on a pilot program to deliver cheaper groceries

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Brian Meegan @imabmee.bsky.social · 4d

Friday Reading: Dr Stanley Andrisse book Breaking Chains, Building Futures is such an accessible read, with valuable insights from thirteen contributors #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈

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George Wallace @mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social · 5d

You should make more money TEACHING children than you do ZIP TYING them.

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George Wallace @mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social · 5d

So let me get this shit straight. Y'all are... (checks notes)... pro-fascism and pro-king?

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Brian Meegan @imabmee.bsky.social · 5d

Write It Out! Celebrates six years of advocacy for people living with HIV, sharing voice, time and community #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Mamdani: "I just want to speak directly to the president. I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to stay out of jail. I won't be a disgraced governor like Andrew Cuomo who will call you to ask how to win this election. I can do those things on my own."

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Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 5d

The Trump administration is planning to change the US refugee system to favor white people. At the same time, they’re in the Supreme Court fighting to gut the Voting Rights Act.

It’s no wonder young Republicans are sending racist messages. Racism is the official policy of the Republican Party.

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Brian Meegan @imabmee.bsky.social · 6d

Kiss of the Spiderwoman at Lincoln Center AMC #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #kissofthespiderwoman #nyc #movies #amc #formerlyincarcerated #soberliving #scruff

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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 7d

I thought they said it was wrong for an administration to ask a social media platform to take stuff down.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 7d

George Floyd should still be here to celebrate his 52nd birthday. His life sparked a movement, and our fight for justice, accountability, and humanity continues. We’ll never stop saying his name.

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