Tara
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Tara
@starktara.bsky.social
· Nov 13
7/11/21
01:09
Last May, Vader was diagnosed with cancer.
“He won’t make it to Christmas.”
But:
01:09
Last May, Vader was diagnosed with cancer.
“He won’t make it to Christmas.”
But:
I got a notification of DM response from an old friend I haven’t spoken to in a while
He’s since gotten married, so I’d messaged him to say congrats
His message as shown in the notification : “TAAARAAAAAAA!!!!!”
I waited till he was done sending messages and opened our chat
He’s since gotten married, so I’d messaged him to say congrats
His message as shown in the notification : “TAAARAAAAAAA!!!!!”
I waited till he was done sending messages and opened our chat
November 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I got a notification of DM response from an old friend I haven’t spoken to in a while
He’s since gotten married, so I’d messaged him to say congrats
His message as shown in the notification : “TAAARAAAAAAA!!!!!”
I waited till he was done sending messages and opened our chat
He’s since gotten married, so I’d messaged him to say congrats
His message as shown in the notification : “TAAARAAAAAAA!!!!!”
I waited till he was done sending messages and opened our chat
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this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
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November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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something good has officially happened
I needed somethng good to happen
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
something good has officially happened
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Mamdani: My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty. I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life. But let tonight be the final time I utter his name.
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Mamdani: My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty. I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life. But let tonight be the final time I utter his name.
GOP: “the voters gave Trump a clear mandate”
Voters 11 months later: “fuck you”
Voters 11 months later: “fuck you”
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
GOP: “the voters gave Trump a clear mandate”
Voters 11 months later: “fuck you”
Voters 11 months later: “fuck you”
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A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.
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California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
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Quite a world when a federal judge has to call in a federal official to specifically tell him he can't use tear gas on children in Halloween costumes
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Quite a world when a federal judge has to call in a federal official to specifically tell him he can't use tear gas on children in Halloween costumes
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Specifically, USDA can deploy contingency funds and prevent a disruption of SNAP benefits on November 1.
October 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Specifically, USDA can deploy contingency funds and prevent a disruption of SNAP benefits on November 1.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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Hope people are realizing that rigging the 2026 and 2028 elections have always been the plan.
October 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Hope people are realizing that rigging the 2026 and 2028 elections have always been the plan.
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They Were So Afraid, They Erased the Words.
Yesterday, I spoke truth about what happened in North Carolina. About democracy being stolen in broad daylight. About rigged maps and broken promises. About betraying every sacrifice ever made for the right to vote.
Then something extraordinary happened.
Yesterday, I spoke truth about what happened in North Carolina. About democracy being stolen in broad daylight. About rigged maps and broken promises. About betraying every sacrifice ever made for the right to vote.
Then something extraordinary happened.
October 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
They Were So Afraid, They Erased the Words.
Yesterday, I spoke truth about what happened in North Carolina. About democracy being stolen in broad daylight. About rigged maps and broken promises. About betraying every sacrifice ever made for the right to vote.
Then something extraordinary happened.
Yesterday, I spoke truth about what happened in North Carolina. About democracy being stolen in broad daylight. About rigged maps and broken promises. About betraying every sacrifice ever made for the right to vote.
Then something extraordinary happened.
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I’ve been thinking about how hard the founding fathers cooked with the Third Amendment.
Imagine being forced to house ICE. I can’t imagine they wash their hands. They’ve never done laundry in their lives. They’d break your stuff if you didn’t cut the crusts off their sandwiches.
Imagine being forced to house ICE. I can’t imagine they wash their hands. They’ve never done laundry in their lives. They’d break your stuff if you didn’t cut the crusts off their sandwiches.
October 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I’ve been thinking about how hard the founding fathers cooked with the Third Amendment.
Imagine being forced to house ICE. I can’t imagine they wash their hands. They’ve never done laundry in their lives. They’d break your stuff if you didn’t cut the crusts off their sandwiches.
Imagine being forced to house ICE. I can’t imagine they wash their hands. They’ve never done laundry in their lives. They’d break your stuff if you didn’t cut the crusts off their sandwiches.
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The best thing about the NYC mayoral election will be electing a pro-affordability mayor. The second best thing will never having to hear Cuomo talk again after his concession speech ends.
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The best thing about the NYC mayoral election will be electing a pro-affordability mayor. The second best thing will never having to hear Cuomo talk again after his concession speech ends.
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Trump: "I don't think we're necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. We're going to kill them. They're going to be, like dead."
October 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Trump: "I don't think we're necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. We're going to kill them. They're going to be, like dead."
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SNAP benefits expire in one week.
Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
SNAP benefits expire in one week.
The Platner stuff reminds me of the Kavanaugh confirmation, because of the sneering at the idea that we should have high standards for a man who wants to be one of the most powerful people in the country.
October 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Join us tomorrow, 10/23 to stand for fair maps!
October 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Join us tomorrow, 10/23 to stand for fair maps!
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Today at 1:00, join Repairers of the Breach to take the next steps in fighting for fair maps for NC communities. #ncpol #ncga #fairmaps #resist
breachrepairers.org/get-involved...
breachrepairers.org/get-involved...
October 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Today at 1:00, join Repairers of the Breach to take the next steps in fighting for fair maps for NC communities. #ncpol #ncga #fairmaps #resist
breachrepairers.org/get-involved...
breachrepairers.org/get-involved...
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In the audience tonight is Charlotte Bennett, one of the 13 women that Andrew Cuomo is credibly alleged to have sexually harassed while they worked in his government.
She can't speak for herself because Cuomo's lawyers have hounded her.
So I confronted him.
She can't speak for herself because Cuomo's lawyers have hounded her.
So I confronted him.
October 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
In the audience tonight is Charlotte Bennett, one of the 13 women that Andrew Cuomo is credibly alleged to have sexually harassed while they worked in his government.
She can't speak for herself because Cuomo's lawyers have hounded her.
So I confronted him.
She can't speak for herself because Cuomo's lawyers have hounded her.
So I confronted him.
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🚨BREAKING: North Carolina on Wednesday became the latest state to enact a gerrymandered congressional map at the request of President Donald Trump – a redraw designed to create an additional Republican seat in Congress, at the expense of Black voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
North Carolina Passes Trump Gerrymander Targeting Black Voters, With Legal Challenge Likely
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🚨BREAKING: North Carolina on Wednesday became the latest state to enact a gerrymandered congressional map at the request of President Donald Trump – a redraw designed to create an additional Republican seat in Congress, at the expense of Black voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...