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Mark Ricks (he/him)

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I enjoy movies, comics, video games, and live music. A recovering political junkie, an amateur photographer, and I used to be an avid bike rider. Keep in touch: https://linktr.ee/markricks

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · Nov 18

Here's a picture of Muhammad Ali and my Dad (far right) circa 1970. I was lucky to have both of them in my life.

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 6h

Hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 2d

The world seems upside down, but this was a pleasant surprise over the weekend. #Arcane #BluRay

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 2d

The House has been adjourned for 91 days. They have only worked 12 days in the past 103 days while receiving full pay and benefits.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

Jonson: Republicans will be on the job every single day

Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 2d

#KamalaHarris should sue #Paramount - It's only fair.

#60Minutes #Lawsuit

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CBS News heavily edits Trump 60 Minutes interview, cutting boast network ‘paid me a lotta money’

Trump said Paramount’s sale to David and Larry Ellison was ‘greatest thing that’s happened in a long time’ for free press

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 11d

You and Eric can chop it and watch over us now. Rest in power, Mark - love you, Brother. 💔😞
♥️🦬💙
#BisonPride #BisonLove #HUHC #HBCU

Photo of Eric, Mark and me at Howard Homecoming

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The Twilight Zone @thenightgallery.bsky.social · 16d

October 20, 1961: Twilight Zone's "The Mirror" airs. Peter Falk plays a Castro-like leader who believes a unique mirror is exposing his assassins.

Some critics dismiss it—and sure, it's not top-tier TZ—but I think it teaches a valuable lesson about the seductive nature of power.

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 13d

I love this show so much. There's always something to learn. But @thenightgallery.bsky.social probably already knew about this. #TwilightZone

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The Twilight Zone Unknowingly Cast An Actor Who Was Really Living The Episode's Story

While filming 'The Twilight Zone' season 3 episode 'The Trade-Ins,' actor Joseph Schildkraut was living out a real-life tragedy.

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 13d

ICE recruits are failing an open book test...literally 🙄😒

"they couldn’t pass the written exam, according to the data. The academic requirement includes an exam in which officers are allowed to consult their textbooks and notes"
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Some new ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting

The recruits have had criminal backgrounds or failed drug tests or were unable to meet physical or academic standards, raising concerns about the agency’s rush to hire immigration officers, sources to...

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 14d

BlackThought is your favorite MC's favorite MC 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 14d

Does the Speaker of the House know what's going on in the country?

It's not clear that he does, as Mike Johnson's communication strategy seems to rely heavily on being unaware.

When faced with questions he should be able to answer, he has a reliable response: "I don't know."

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Gianmarco Soresi @gianmarcosoresi.bsky.social · 14d

Broken family final boss

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 15d

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Attorney Ben Crump @attorneybencrump.bsky.social · 20d

30 years ago, Black men gathered in Washington, D.C. for the historic Million Man March. Today, we honor the legacy, the message, and the movement. That spirit lives on. We must continue the fight alongside our brothers and sisters in a struggle that’s so much bigger than us. ✊🏿 #MillionManMarch

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 19d

Finished #GhostofYotei last night, and it’s an outstanding game. I can’t wait for the future DLCs—definitely a 5/5
@suckerpunchprod.bsky.social

Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 19d

🤣🤣🤣

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 19d

‘Vowel’ comes from the Latin ‘vocalis,’ which originally meant “vocal.”

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 20d

Can't wait to see this doc about #EddieMurphy on #Netflix

deadline.com/2025/10/eddi...

Netflix Sets Premiere Date For Eddie Murphy Doc ‘Being Eddie’

Eddie Murphy Doc 'Being Eddie' has locked in a fall launch on Netflix, the streamer announced on Tuesday.

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 20d

See a pattern here?
The most significant #measles outbreaks in US history:
1990: 27,786 cases
2025: 1,596 cases
2019: 1,274 cases
2014: 667 cases

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153 unvaccinated kids quarantined amidst measles outbreak in South Carolina.

153 unvaccinated students have been quarantined in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, after confirmed measles exposure at two schools. Health officials report 11 total cases in the state, warning of ...

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 20d

Dr. Mehmet Oz received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and earned a joint M.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

The term "underbabied" is not a standard English word and does not have an official definition.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20d

Dr Oz: "Turns out that about 1/3 families don't have the number of babies they desire. They're under-babied. So this president committed to address that during the campaign and he's delivering on that today."

Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 20d

😒🙄
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#Repost
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Vance logic: “Grow up” if you’re offended by the violent, racist Young Republicans group chat. “Call their employer” if you’re offended by someone’s Charlie Kirk post.
@therecount.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21d

“Kids”

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 20d

Boys will be held accountable for their actions

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The Onion @theonion.com · 21d

Nation’s Old Men Announce Plans To Wake Up At 5 A.M. And Argue With Other Old Men Around Table At McDonald’s https://theonion.com/nation-s-old-men-announce-plans-to-wake-up-at-5-a-m-an-1849803269/

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 21d

Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson don't need a debate. They should work to reopen the government. This bullshit political theater is absurdly pointless.

a stuffed white cat is sitting on top of a box and asking why ?

Alt: a stuffed white cat is sitting on top of a box and asking why ?

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Mark Ricks (he/him) @markricks.com · 21d

Two women? He's the dumbest person