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As Cabernet at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway is about to transition the role of emcee from Adam Lambert to Orville Peck, the show's original emcee 92 yo Joel Grey has something to say about heeding the story's warning at this point in time

🎁: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/o...
Opinion | I Starred in ‘Cabaret.’ We Need to Heed Its Warning. (Gift Article)
Much has changed since the show debuted on Broadway in 1966, but it’s what hasn’t changed that should worry us.
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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diveintodiscovery.bsky.social
On December 7th, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, devastating the U.S. Pacific Fleet. This event led the U.S. to enter World War II the next day, marking a shift in global history and solidifying America’s role on the world stage.

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This iconic photograph encapsulates the shock and resilience of December 7, 1941, the “date which will live in infamy,” as described by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The image shows thick plumes of smoke rising from U.S. battleships following the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Notably, the USS Arizona, engulfed in flames in the background, suffered catastrophic damage when a bomb detonated its forward ammunition magazine, resulting in the deaths of 1,177 crew members. The civilian observer in the foreground stands as a silent witness to the devastation, symbolizing the stunned reaction of the American public. The raised American flag offers a poignant reminder of the nation’s unity and resolve in the face of adversity. This attack claimed over 2,400 lives, wounded more than 1,000, and destroyed or damaged 19 U.S. Navy ships and over 300 aircraft. The devastation prompted an immediate and unified response from the United States, leading Congress to declare war on Japan the next day, marking the country’s entry into World War II. This image stands as a testament to the sacrifice and the resolve that defined America’s role in the ensuing global conflict. This dramatic photograph captures the moment of an intense explosion during the Pearl Harbor attack, illustrating the sheer violence and destruction inflicted upon the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The fireball and dense smoke emanating from a vessel—likely the USS Shaw, whose forward magazine was detonated in a spectacular blast—highlight the precision and ferocity of the Japanese aerial assault. The attack was meticulously planned, with over 350 aircraft striking in two waves, targeting battleships, airfields, and facilities to neutralize American naval power in the Pacific. The image shows the devastation’s scale, with flames reaching high into the sky, underscoring the magnitude of the loss. Following this attack, Pearl Harbor became a rallying cry for the U.S. war effort. The American public, initially divided on entering the war, unified almost overnight, driven by a mix of anger and patriotism. The aftermath saw a massive mobilization of military and industrial resources, setting the stage for the U.S. to become a dominant force in the Allied victory. This photograph embodies the chaos, destruction, and eventual resolve that transformed the course of World War II and redefined America’s global role.
December 7, 2024 at 2:48 AM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 20
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Book cover: The Once and Future King
December 5, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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Dems faced a difficult election cycle, but we should be proud!

Felon is under 50% of the popular vote, not a mandate ranking 44th out of 51 elections since 1824!

In 2016, Ds had majorities in 29 state legislatures & 6 Dem trifectas. Going into 2025, Ds have 40+ state leg majorities & 15 trifectas!
December 4, 2024 at 3:59 PM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 19
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Book cover: Doctor Faustus
December 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 18
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Book cover: The Little Prince
December 3, 2024 at 12:37 PM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 17
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Book cover: Jonathon Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
December 2, 2024 at 1:29 PM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 16
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Book cover: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. Robin Sharma
December 1, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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This map illustrates the truth of the 2024 election results Republicans don’t want us to know. They continue to push a lie that America is mostly red. Does land vote? No. People vote. Fact: Republicans don’t represent the majority of we, the people.
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Credit for map demsmight on IG.
November 30, 2024 at 4:48 PM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 15
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Book cover: Watership Down by Richard Adams
November 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 14
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Book cover: Don’t Make Me Think. Steve Krug
November 29, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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The development of the polio vaccines was celebrated as ‘folk victory’ for its ability to save lives.

Vaccines are a blessing.

We must not let 47’s Republican administration* inflict needless horrors on us by depriving us of vaccines.

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November 29, 2024 at 9:14 AM
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November 29, 2024 at 8:07 AM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 13
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Book cover, The Stand
November 28, 2024 at 11:11 AM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Living in a state that’s trying to ram vouchers through, this is such an important reminder.
November 28, 2024 at 11:10 AM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 12
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Book cover: Our Bodies Ourselves
November 27, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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Even John Thune sees how bad this is going to get
Congress may have to ‘put the brakes on’ some uses of presidential power, Thune says
BRANDON — Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, signaled Tuesday he’s willing to push back against potential attempts by President-elect Donald Trump to expand presidential ...
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November 27, 2024 at 3:24 AM
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wordswithsteph.bsky.social
Donald Trump is a president-elect on a mission to punish as many women as possible during the course of his “four more years.” Stripping women and girls of their rights will be high on Trump’s agenda.

Trump is a rapist, accused of dozens of sexual assaults throughout his life.

Incredibly,…
November 27, 2024 at 1:48 AM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 11
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Book cover, “And the Band Played On”
November 26, 2024 at 2:06 PM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 10
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Book cover, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
November 25, 2024 at 12:25 PM
maryncreates.bsky.social
This sums up the month perfectly.
bdavewalters.bsky.social B. Dave Walters - Yes, it is I! @bdavewalters.bsky.social · Nov 19
Doing it on Hard Mode, in fact
November 24, 2024 at 12:50 PM
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Y'all, I found it: The single greatest post EVER
November 23, 2024 at 6:16 PM
maryncreates.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 9
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Book cover One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. A novel by Ken Kesey
November 24, 2024 at 11:24 AM
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mmpadellan.bsky.social
PLEASE REMEMBER:

trump's win percentage is shaping up to be the third SMALLEST in history.

He does NOT have a mandate, no matter what he says.

That means we push back against every single batshit crazy policy he tries to pass.

EVERYTHING.
Mandate my ass.
November 23, 2024 at 5:55 PM