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Just trying to do my best at this life thing.
The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.
George Washington
The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.
George Washington
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In 1948, President Harry Truman signed a joint resolution designating February 1 as National Freedom Day, honoring President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States.
February 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
In 1948, President Harry Truman signed a joint resolution designating February 1 as National Freedom Day, honoring President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States.
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On February 1, 1960, Black students in Greensboro, North Carolina, began a sit-in at a whites-only lunch counter, igniting a student-led movement against segregation nationwide.
February 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
On February 1, 1960, Black students in Greensboro, North Carolina, began a sit-in at a whites-only lunch counter, igniting a student-led movement against segregation nationwide.
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On February 3, 1995, American astronaut Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a space shuttle.
February 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
On February 3, 1995, American astronaut Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a space shuttle.
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On February 5, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was photographed by Alexander Gardner as the end of the Civil War approached.
He would be assassinated in Ford’s Theatre two months later.
He would be assassinated in Ford’s Theatre two months later.
February 5, 2026 at 6:07 PM
On February 5, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was photographed by Alexander Gardner as the end of the Civil War approached.
He would be assassinated in Ford’s Theatre two months later.
He would be assassinated in Ford’s Theatre two months later.
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In a ceremony at the White House in February 2016, President Barack Obama said, “Black History Month shouldn’t be treated as though it is somehow separate from our collective American history,” adding, “It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so we can create a better future.”
February 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
In a ceremony at the White House in February 2016, President Barack Obama said, “Black History Month shouldn’t be treated as though it is somehow separate from our collective American history,” adding, “It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so we can create a better future.”
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🗃️ In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning in 1996, former President George H. W. Bush said “character matters” and that a president should have a “moral compass.”
February 7, 2026 at 2:05 AM
🗃️ In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning in 1996, former President George H. W. Bush said “character matters” and that a president should have a “moral compass.”
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🗃️ On February 7, 2012, President Barack Obama hosted a school science fair at the White House, an event he made annual during his time in office.
Speaking to the children who participated, Obama said America was a nation of “tinkers and dreamers and believers in a better tomorrow.”
Speaking to the children who participated, Obama said America was a nation of “tinkers and dreamers and believers in a better tomorrow.”
February 8, 2026 at 4:05 AM
🗃️ On February 7, 2012, President Barack Obama hosted a school science fair at the White House, an event he made annual during his time in office.
Speaking to the children who participated, Obama said America was a nation of “tinkers and dreamers and believers in a better tomorrow.”
Speaking to the children who participated, Obama said America was a nation of “tinkers and dreamers and believers in a better tomorrow.”
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In February 1963, President John F. Kennedy addressed the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
Quoting Episcopal priest Phillips Brooks, Kennedy said, “Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.”
Quoting Episcopal priest Phillips Brooks, Kennedy said, “Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.”
February 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
In February 1963, President John F. Kennedy addressed the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
Quoting Episcopal priest Phillips Brooks, Kennedy said, “Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.”
Quoting Episcopal priest Phillips Brooks, Kennedy said, “Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.”
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On February 10, 1976, President Gerald Ford became the first president to officially recognize February as National Black History Month.
In a formal message, Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans.”
In a formal message, Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans.”
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
On February 10, 1976, President Gerald Ford became the first president to officially recognize February as National Black History Month.
In a formal message, Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans.”
In a formal message, Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans.”
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February 9, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Happy Bad Bunny Day! ✊💚🐰
February 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Happy Bad Bunny Day! ✊💚🐰
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A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved - Kurt Vonnegut
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
February 7, 2026 at 6:16 PM
A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved - Kurt Vonnegut
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
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The Birther-in-Chief's disgusting history of racism has its own page on Wikipedia.
See for yourself, here: shorturl.at/UQaXQ
See for yourself, here: shorturl.at/UQaXQ
February 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The Birther-in-Chief's disgusting history of racism has its own page on Wikipedia.
See for yourself, here: shorturl.at/UQaXQ
See for yourself, here: shorturl.at/UQaXQ
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"This Week in Democracy – Week 55: Trump's Racism Isn't Distraction. It's Policy"
Zeteo's weekly round-up, documenting the growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Zeteo's weekly round-up, documenting the growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
This Week in Democracy – Week 55: Trump's Racism Isn't Distraction. It's Policy
Zeteo's weekly round-up, documenting the growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
zeteo.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:32 AM
"This Week in Democracy – Week 55: Trump's Racism Isn't Distraction. It's Policy"
Zeteo's weekly round-up, documenting the growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Zeteo's weekly round-up, documenting the growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
What is wrong with the people who have done this?!
“On Friday, I spoke to two girls & two boys who remain detained in Dilley, these are their harrowing testimonies.”
1997 Flores Agreement establishes a 20-day limit for detention of Immigrant Children but some have been detained for 4 months.
#DilleyTX #FloresAgreementViolation
@lidiaterrazasnews
1997 Flores Agreement establishes a 20-day limit for detention of Immigrant Children but some have been detained for 4 months.
#DilleyTX #FloresAgreementViolation
@lidiaterrazasnews
February 8, 2026 at 4:06 AM
What is wrong with the people who have done this?!
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A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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And you do it well!
February 7, 2026 at 4:21 AM
And you do it well!
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🚨BREAKING: The White House Thursday refused to rule out the presence of immigration enforcement at voting locations this November, a response that follows extremist rhetoric about placing federal forces at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
White House ‘can’t guarantee’ ICE won’t be at polls
The federal government has historically recognized polling places as off-limits for immigration enforcement precisely to avoid deterring lawful voters.
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
🚨BREAKING: The White House Thursday refused to rule out the presence of immigration enforcement at voting locations this November, a response that follows extremist rhetoric about placing federal forces at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
This should happen.
A Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Minneapolis is really a recognition of people power and it’s the first time a whole city has been put forward for the prize.
February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
This should happen.
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Fulton County officials asked a federal court to return 2020 election ballots that the FBI seized last week. The county is also requesting that the court unseal the affidavit the administration used to obtain approval for the search.
apnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Fulton County officials asked a federal court to return 2020 election ballots that the FBI seized last week. The county is also requesting that the court unseal the affidavit the administration used to obtain approval for the search.
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Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”
February 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
LISTEN!
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George Washington Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics...
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistory
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistory
February 4, 2026 at 4:40 AM
George Washington Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics...
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistory
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistory