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Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 2h

The Civil Rights Act and its constitutional basis in the Reconstruction Amendments *not* as the culmination of noble egalitarian ambitions but as a fateful turn in the wrong direction: That is the defining position on today’s political Right far beyond the rabid MAGA base.

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 2h

I'm sorry @nytpitchbot.bsky.social I think you've been replaced on the inside.

Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 2h

Let's note that Christopher Caldwell, who gets to defend Hegseth’s rabidly bigoted, sexist speech in the New York Times, wrote a whole book about how the Civil Rights Act constitutes an illegitimate departure from the Constitution.

So, of course he is on board with imposing white male domination.

Opinion | That Hegseth Speech Was Actually Pretty Good

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Henny Gesserit @nmjmredux.blacksky.app · 9h

This is only 12 miles from where my family lives. When you use AI in any form, people are affected directly

Rob Milton @therobmilton.com · 1d

- put down the damn AI.

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 12h

I can never see mention of carbon offsets without thinking of when the VP of Facilities at Georgetown described them as "buying indulgences" at a Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting.

She wasn't wrong...

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Carbon offsets fail to cut global heating due to ‘intractable’ systemic problems, study says

Analysis of 25 years of evidence shows most schemes are poor quality and fail to lower emissions

www.theguardian.com

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 13h

Also I wonder how much eating only meat complicates other existing health issues

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 13h

Feels like "we're going to have to leave it there" as a whole show. Also imagine thinking that's a good title for a show to announce this week.

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 13h

a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a woman in a fur coat and hat .

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a woman in a fur coat and hat who says Hard Pass

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 14h

We’ll always be on the side of human rights, love & compassion.

I will always fight for my constituents.

Rosane is free but that freedom came at a steep cost.

May we never give up defending our immigrant neighbors.

www.masslive.com/worcester/20...

Worcester mother breaks silence after months being jailed by ICE

In her first interview since being arrested by ICE in Worcester in May, Rosane Ferreira De Oliveira shares her experience of being arrested, detained and released by ICE.

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 14h

Certainly supporting evidence!

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Anna Meier @annameier.bsky.social · 15h

Just because Pete Hegseth decided to be fatphobic doesn't mean you have to be! Thanks!

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spoOoOopymama! @pnutsmama.bsky.social · 15h

here’s an easy prayer if you need one- hey god/creator/loving energy, would you please look after your beloved child dolly tonight in a very special way, and give her some healing and rest so she can continue to bring your love into this world? we appreciate you! lmk if you need someone else!

Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 15h

Dolly Parton's sister Freida Parton has asked for prayers for the singer while she navigates recent health issues.

Dolly Parton's sister Freida asks for 'prayers' for the singer on social media

Dolly Parton's sister Freida Parton has asked for prayers for the singer while she navigates recent health issues.

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 16h

This is praxis

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 19h

I saw that MAGA folks were going crazy about Zach Bryan yesterday, and I just randomly overheard this story from development professionals at the coffee shop. Wild. Like the made up scenario that you have to practice "elevator pitches" for. www.wbur.org/news/2025/05...

Country singer Zach Bryan helps secure Jack Kerouac's legacy in Lowell

The Grammy-winning musician purchased the historic Saint Jean Baptiste Church, which will become the Jack Kerouac Center, a creative hub and performance space honoring the memory and work of the autho...

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 22h

It is fascinating to me how many fellow elder millennials have either memory holed the surveillance of early 2000s activism or simply have no idea. Let alone post 2010 movements.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 1d

My statement on the two-year anniversary of the horrific October 7th attack carried out by Hamas in Israel:

“The October 7th attack carried out by Hamas was horrific and devastating.

“Elders, babies, parents, and loved ones were senselessly murdered.

“251 souls were taken hostage, among them Americans, Israelis, grandparents, toddlers, and peace activists.

“The grief of these losses runs deep in the Massachusetts 7th and around the world. (1/4)

“In the two years since the October 7 attack, I have sat beside the family members of hostages and those who lost loved ones that day.

“Their stories have stayed with me daily. Surviving family members have spoken of our shared humanity.

“The hostage families have sparked a movement calling for peace, joined by a multi-generational, multi-racial coalition of people of every faith and every corner of the globe. (2/4)

“Today in Gaza, we are witnessing an unspeakable genocide, and we must continue to call for peace.

“Innocent civilians are being denied food, water and medical care.

“Our children will ask what we did in this moment, and the only acceptable answer remains: everything we could to save lives. (3/4)

“I remain committed to the safety and survival of everyone impacted by these atrocities.

“I send my deepest condolences to every family who lost a loved one in the violent October 7th attack and to every family who has lost a loved one in the violence perpetrated in Gaza.

“Grief lasts as long as love does. Your loved ones mattered deeply, and they will not be forgotten.” (4/4)

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Worcester folks, this could use some comments from folks reminding people about what some of those 46 years looked like, including covering for a child predator, the highest amount of emergency removals in state, and rampant racism www.instagram.com/p/DPfbZlFjzL...

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 1d

I was in college when Victoria Snelgrove was killed celebrating the Red Sox win. By a "less lethal" round to the face. www.cnn.com/2004/US/10/2...

CNN.com - Boston police accept 'full responsibility' in death of Red Sox fan - Oct 22, 2004

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 1d

Legit

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Ali Haydor @alihaydor.bsky.social · 1d

www.gofundme.com/f/rebuilding...

Donate to Rebuilding stronger after the recent Arson Attack, organized by Peacehaven Mosque

Website: https://www.peacehavenmosque.co.uk/ Saturday night 04… Peacehaven Mosque needs your support for Rebuilding stronger after the recent Arson Attack

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 1d

Real eye of the beholder there. But seriously it reminds me of the summer after I had my daughter and a college workshop I was teaching wanted to know if I had skincare tips because I looked young to them to have a kid and a doctorate. But like 31 is just not that old. No regenerist needed.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

anyway god speed to the good folks at cbs news who will now be taking editorial direction from this genius bsky.app/profile/oliv...

Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 1d

I kind of can’t believe this Bari Weiss quote is even real, and yet www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/b...

“I know that there are some people in this room who don’t believe that my marriage should have been legal … and that’s ok. Because we’re all Americans who want lower taxes.”

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 1d

I have seen like 4 Instagram posts saying Hilary Duff is "aging like fine wine." She is not even 40! I get that the sisterhood of MAGA makeovers mystifies the white lady aging a bit but Duff is just actually young. She was like 12 on your TV. 38 is not old. Also be nice to people and wear sunscreen.

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 1d

This might be the most substantive headline change I've seen since I started following this account. Just...

Editing the Blue-Gray Lady @nytdiff.bsky.social · 1d

Change in Headline

Before: The Right’s Civil War Over Charlie Kirk and Israel
After: Megyn Kelly Knows Which Way the Winds Are Blowing

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Dr. Cara Berg Powers @clbergpowers.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine thinking the material right to get married is an indicator of a "facile" identity marker.

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Rabbi Emily Cohen @thatrabbicohen.bsky.social · 5d

I'm sharing my full Kol Nidre drash. I dive hard into Gaza. I've had sermons that were more difficult to write than this one but I've never had one that was this difficult to deliver. Thank you to @theradr.bsky.social and so many other colleagues for giving me the courage.

Reckoning Within: A New Ashamnu for Our Times

YouTube video by Rabbi Emily Cohen

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