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Ola Ojewumi

@olastruth.bsky.social

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♿️ Disability lifestyle expert, speaker, writer, founder @projectascendorg, heart and kidney transplant recipient, and cancer survivor. All views are my own. Bookings: [email protected]

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · Feb 26

@joyannreid.bsky.social Forever changed my life!

Disabled voices are rarely heard in politics. I emailed her show on a whim. To my surprise, they invited me (a nobody) to speak about the ableism of politicians. She took a chance on me when no one else would. Joy deserved better. #DisabilitySky

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Joel (R🎃cketCo) @joel-rocketco.bsky.social · 4d

I think they should explain what things of his they did vote for if not the racism, bigotry, transphobia, health idiocy, etc and if they can't explain be labeled idiots & have this follow them the rest of their idiot life. Now that he's pushing their comfort level it's too far. Fuck off with that.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 4d

“I voted for none of this."

Prominent influencers, including Theo Von, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Schulz, are starting to distance themselves from the president they helped propel to the White House.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Mel @thegatesofmel.blacksky.app · 15d

I’m sure they’re also sexually assaulting immigrant women so it is unlikely that they care about this. It’s a feature, not a bug.

Abuse of Power Watch @abuseofpowerwatch.bsky.social · 17d

📍 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋:

Civilian men are increasingly posing as ICE agents -- wearing plain clothes, masks, unmarked vehicles, to kidnap, threaten, and sexually assault immigrant women. #AbuseofPowerWatch

How ICE Raids Are Making It Easier for Civilian Men to Assault Immigrant Women

"This phenomenon is only possible because of the outsized power that state agents have always had to abuse and control women and victims' bodies," argues Kylie Cheung.

www.teenvogue.com

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you so much, Matt!

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you for your kind words and prayers, my friend!

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Regina Schrambling @gastropoda.bsky.social · 4d

Not a coincidence that the judges and legislators being attacked and/or murdered are women.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 4d

crazy that one of the most storied institutions in american journalism is going to be run by two people with basically no experience to do it

Exclusive | CBS News taps Adam Rubenstein — once ostracized at NY Times for liking Chick-fil-A — as new deputy editor

Sources expect Rubenstein will effectively run the Free Press now that Weiss will be busy steering the editorial direction of shows like “60 Minutes,” “Face The Nation” and …

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 4d

Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 4d

CHICAGO (AP) — Storming an apartment complex by helicopter as families slept. Deploying chemical agents near a public school. Handcuffing a Chicago City Council member at a hospital.

apnews.com/article/chic...

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Activists, residents and elected leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fueling neighborhood tensions in the nation’s third-largest cit...

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 6d

Irony is NOT dead: Trump appointed the judge in 2019 who just ruled against him! In the words of Nelson from The Simpsons

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 14d

Republican James Comey said Trump shouldn’t be sent to prison after being found guilty on 34 felony charges.

Now, Trump is abusing his power as president and weaponizing the DOJ to criminally indict Comey and Trump’s other political enemies.

Play stupid games and win stupid prizes. #ButHerEmails

James Comey @jamescomey.bsky.social · 15d

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 15d

Trump’s latest tariff could be devastating to the disability community.

A 100% tariff will drive prescription costs up, and runs the risk of creating more drug shortages.

Those of us with chronic illness know the stress of being unable to access a necessary medication all too well:

U.S. to impose 100% tariff on branded, patented drugs unless firms build plants locally, Trump says

The measure will not apply to companies building drug manufacturing plants in the U.S., Trump added.

www.cnbc.com

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Winifred Tylenol Spice Burton @authorwinifred.blacksky.app · 15d

Unfiltered honesty and joy without a trace of shame.

You love to see it.

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Rita558 @rita558.bsky.social · 15d

Jesse Watters of Fox wants to bomb the UN? Still think Fox is ok? Remove Fox. Contact your cable company to remove Fox from their channels. I can’t imagine who even watches it 🤮

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Mel @thegatesofmel.blacksky.app · 16d

*looks at comey indictment*

a woman wearing a white hat and an apron is holding a spoon in her hand .

Alt: a woman wearing a white hat and an apron is holding a paintbrush in her hand. Unbothered and disaffected.

media.tenor.com

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 15d

He was the blueprint.

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 15d

Winifred Tylenol Spice Burton @authorwinifred.blacksky.app · 15d

Little Richard WAS a real one.

Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 15d

This made my heart smile so much. Thank you so much for your compassion and kind words!

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 15d

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SuNny @sunnyha.bsky.social · 16d

#pain

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 16d

If you think that adults taking Tylenol hurt kids, just wait until you read what the adults in the Epstein Files were doing to them.

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you so much, Amber!

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 16d

Yes I will be fighting back against the unjust firing by @washingtonpost.com.

I have filed a grievance and will be represented by none other than the amazing @katiephang.bsky.social and an incredible legal team.

Journalistic freedom is a bedrock of a healthy society and is worth battling for.

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 15d

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 15d

I’m back in #cancer treatment.

After 10 years in remission, my lymphoma has returned. In less than 48 hours, I had a biopsy, a second blood transfusion, and my first IV infusion of immunotherapy. I may feel weak, but I’m not defeated. If I beat this a decade ago, I can do it again.

Wish me luck!

A photo of a Black woman wearing a mask and lying in a hospital bed, and a photo of her legs under a blanket. There is an IV bag infusion of blood.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16d

Speaking of voices under attack…can we be just as loud about Black journalists and comedians who are silenced, even by our so-called liberal outlets.

• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin

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Ola Ojewumi @olastruth.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you for your kindnsss, Joel!