Skip Dillard
skipdillard.bsky.social
Skip Dillard
@skipdillard.bsky.social
Content Creator, Broadcaster, Dad, Husband and Hampton University Alum. New York City.
History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
B.C. Forbes
December 21, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Selection of Scott Beardsley by the G.O.P.-appointed board comes after previous president resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. A new Democratic-appointed board could try to overturn the choice. - University of Virginia’s Board Names a New President www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
University of Virginia’s Board Names a New President
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Being positive does not mean ignoring the negative. Being positive means overcoming the negative.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr.
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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BREAKING MS NOW:

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino has quietly told confidants he plans to formally leave his job early in the new year and will not be returning to headquarters to work this month, according to eight people briefed on his account. www.ms.now/news/bongino...
FBI’s No. 2 quietly tells colleagues he’s moving on
Controversial deputy director has cleared out his office, sources tell MS NOW.
www.ms.now
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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This used to be Tulsi Gabbard.
December 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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BREAKING: The U.S. Coast Guard has quietly enacted a policy downgrading swastikas and nooses from hate symbols to “potentially divisive.” The manual is now in effect, despite public outrage and warnings after the draft was revealed last month. (Washington Post)
December 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Love it! #ACA still in play. apnews.com/article/heal... 
4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care. They've signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhance...
apnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The New York Times examined data from 18 of the nation’s top law schools and found that first-year Black enrollment had increased at only four, including at #Harvard www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
At Many Top Law Schools, Black Student Enrollment Continues to Drop
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Donald Trump declares he's surrounded Venezuela and is imposing a total naval blockade without a congressional authorization, in international law speak, this is an official declaration of war from the United States to Venezuela. Days before the Epstein files release.
December 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Jen and I are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
December 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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That empathy extended well beyond his films. Rob was a passionate advocate for children and for civil rights — from taking on Big Tobacco, fighting for marriage equality, to serving as a powerful voice in early education. He made California a better place through his good works.
December 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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BREAKING: Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by immigration agents and asked to prove his citizenship.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
cbsn.ws
December 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Rand Paul: "The president also said, 'Be careful Colombia, you could be next.' I mean, if we're gonna go and topple regime after regime in South America, there's no amount of money that could be printed to pay for that and I don't think lives should be lost without a vote by Congress."
December 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#Sydney #Australia mass shooting took place during a #Hanukkah Festival. One shooter among the 12 dead. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/c...
Suspect among ten dead after mass shooting in Bondi Beach
One suspected shooter has been killed and another is in critical condition
www.independent.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/a...
Phil Upchurch, Jazz Guitarist and Sideman to Stars, Dies at 84
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:28 AM
#JamaicaStrong Hurricane Relief Concert @ubsarena.bsky.social Friday Evening.
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Oligarchy (noun):

A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Trump is causing mass confusion right now amid an active shooter situation at Brown University. Trump posted that the suspect was in custody, but Brown University and media reports say that is not true and that the situation remains active.
December 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“Grifting vs Gifting” throughout 2025. #TrumpGrinch
December 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Trump singing
Well, I'm on my way
To That Teenage Face
Oh, it feels so good to know she waits at Mar-a-Lago
Sweet, sweet , sweet Teenagers
I can see your face, I can hear your Screams
I’m Going to Rape You Again
Sweet, sweet , sweet Teen Girls
I’ll be singing, yeah, yeah
Let Me Do You Again, Baby!
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Kick this pig out
This Little Piggy Needs To Be Impeached! 🐷
December 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM