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Naotoshi Maeda

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Progressive. Husband. Singer and Songwriter. Jazz Enthusiast. We have 5 cats. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈 He/Him https://naotoshimaeda.com/

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 26d

A musical icon, Barry White, was born today in 1944. I thought I'd share our version of his classic, "You're The First, The Last, My Everything," with you. Hope you enjoy it!

Naotoshi Maeda - You're The First, The Last, My Everything

Available now wherever music is streamed.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 6h

Democracy isn't automatic. It's something we have to fight for again and again. Apathy is how we'll lose it.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 2d

October 18 is No Kings Day. If you're white, especially a white man, use your privilege to help save democracy. Those least at risk of racial profiling should be at the front of these protests. The future of America depends on you.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 3d

I'm so sorry you lost your void baby, Kumo sends his snuggles. 🐾

Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 3d

People misunderstand how DEI works. Before DEI, the best white man got the job, and when they ran out of white men to hire, they might consider minorities like women, POCs, and those with disabilities. DEI stops that discrimination. Think before you hate it.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 4d

Kumo-cat! ✨ Majestic house panther, the guardian cat of the house, and heavyweight snuggle champion. 🏆 We love our big black spooky cat. 🐈‍⬛🐾 #caturday

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 5d

Leavitt complains about undocumented immigrants getting ER care, but that was signed into law by Ronald Reagan to ensure patients wouldn't be abandoned just because they couldn't pay. She's whining about Republican policy. Pretty bad when Reagan makes you look generous.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 6d

There is no federal healthcare program for undocumented immigrants. They don't qualify for nearly any federal benefit programs, even though they pay billions in taxes. What the GOP cult claims is pure propaganda.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 7d

Jane Goodall reminded humanity that we are part of nature, not above it. Rest in peace, Dr. Goodall.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 7d

There's a massive shift in U.K. law and policy restricting trans people's access to "single-sex spaces." This isn't only about bathrooms. It includes hospital wards, schools, workplaces, and public institutions that impose rules on who can use facilities. This is the newest form of segregation.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 7d

Reminder: Court appearances are still required during a government shutdown. So make smart choices and don't miss them.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 8d

Both Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are absolute lunatics, but we need to take their words seriously. These are not the ramblings of madmen with no influence. They are coming from those in power. They are calling some Americans the enemy and declaring war on them. This is urgent.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 9d

Trump is once again calling for tariffs on movies. He is astoundingly stupid, so it's no surprise he doesn't understand how intellectual property is different from physical goods. Good luck defining what a tariff on intellectual property even means. He's exhausting.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 10d

The Second Amendment's purpose was to defend states, protect liberties, enable resistance to tyranny, and allow self-defense. It was not meant for individuals to commit mass shootings in schools or churches. We need gun control because those morons don't understand the Constitution.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 11d

Kemi-cat, in his 'paint me like one of your French girls' era. He's so cute in his roly-polyness. Our spooky little puff. 🐾❤️ #caturday

A black, fluffy cat stretched out on the floor.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 11d

Treasonous Trump posted that his mindless minions are deploying troops to unleash "full force" against civilians in Portland. He is a national security threat who orders terror against his own people. If you are deporting people over national security, then this tyrannical lunatic should be first.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 12d

Sinclair and Nexstar will resume airing Jimmy Kimmel. Public pressure worked. A prime example of how to push back and stop the spineless, money-hungry media from bending the knee to their Orange Overlord. Remember, money is the only language these greedy lackeys understand. Good work.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 13d

Hegseth is ordering the top military officials to gather for a meeting in Virginia. This is unbelievably stupid strategically. He's ignoring the risk of attacks when that many commanders are in the same place. His lack of qualifications is on full display just for him to show off. Idiot.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 14d

All the victims at the Dallas ICE facility are detainees, but somehow Trump's regime decides it's a violent crime against ICE. Anyone with critical thinking skills can see that the real victims were not the agents. This is why fascists attack intellectualism and education. Stupidity = Complicity.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 16d

Besides Trump and RFK Jr.'s idiocy, their rhetoric against Tylenol is rooted in the idea of making women suffer pain. Tylenol is the only pregnancy-approved pain medicine. They will take it away, and blame women for it.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 16d

Mango Moron thinks Tylenol causes autism. Next week he'll claim Band-Aids cause Antifa. Don't elect people with IQs lower than their age, please. I'm begging you.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 16d

SCOTUS being lawless isn't new, but we should be prepared for their unjust decisions to target the banning of same-gender and interracial marriage, nationwide abortion access, and women's financial independence. Eventually, they'll enable prosecution of trans people, and end civil rights altogether.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 16d

To be clear, sexual orientation isn't an agenda either. You'd think this would go without saying, but again, the stupidity level can be astounding.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 16d

There is no such thing as a "transgender ideology" or a "gay agenda." Gender identity is neither an ideology nor an agenda. Our failed education system has led to people throwing around words they don't understand. This level of stupidity is fucking shameful.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 17d

If you canceled anything Disney, you made the right decision. And if you feel like you've lost some joy, remember there are plenty of books, music, and video games to bring you happiness. Start supporting small artists and creators. They'll appreciate you so much more than Disney ever would.

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Naotoshi Maeda @naotoshimaeda.bsky.social · 18d

The legendary Willie Nelson was perfect at Farm Aid. His bluesy, jazzy phrasing is truly one of a kind.

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