Rick King
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Partner. Parent. UCC Pastor. Spiritual Director. Activist.
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Two weeks after a Dem governor's win, the North Carolina legislature’s GOP supermajority fast-tracked a bill that would transform the balance of power in the state.
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Inside the North Carolina GOP’s Decade-Long Push to Seize Power From the State’s Democratic Governors
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December 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Two weeks after a Dem governor's win, the North Carolina legislature’s GOP supermajority fast-tracked a bill that would transform the balance of power in the state.
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At NCAI’s annual conference in November, the Two-Spirit task force returned for the first time in nearly five years, highlighting growing concerns around safety and care for Two-Spirit people in Indian Country.
#TwoSpirit #NCAI #2SLGBTQ #AntiTrans
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#TwoSpirit #NCAI #2SLGBTQ #AntiTrans
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“We Need Our Own People to Protect Us:” NCAI Restarts Two-Spirit Task Force - Underscore Native News
A Q&A with Elton Naswood on increasing attacks on trans rights across the country under the Trump administration.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
At NCAI’s annual conference in November, the Two-Spirit task force returned for the first time in nearly five years, highlighting growing concerns around safety and care for Two-Spirit people in Indian Country.
#TwoSpirit #NCAI #2SLGBTQ #AntiTrans
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#TwoSpirit #NCAI #2SLGBTQ #AntiTrans
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There’s just one thing we need YOU to know… 🎶
Our officers are not only keeping you safe this holiday season but also taking the time to spread some Christmas cheer.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Our officers are not only keeping you safe this holiday season but also taking the time to spread some Christmas cheer.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
There’s just one thing we need YOU to know… 🎶
Our officers are not only keeping you safe this holiday season but also taking the time to spread some Christmas cheer.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Our officers are not only keeping you safe this holiday season but also taking the time to spread some Christmas cheer.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
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December 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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“The kinds of statements that come from our health officials are unlike anything we’ve seen in the recent history of vaccination in the United States.”
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Parents and Doctors Are Left in the Dark Amid Trump Admin’s Murky Childhood Vaccine Guidelines
Dr. Jessica Weisz, a pediatrician in D.C., has seen more and more...
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December 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“The kinds of statements that come from our health officials are unlike anything we’ve seen in the recent history of vaccination in the United States.”
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"'We request that the government pause apprehension activities during the Christmas season. Such a pause would show a decent regard for the humanity of these families.'
The White House did not mention the holiday season in its rejection of the Bishops' request..."
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The White House did not mention the holiday season in its rejection of the Bishops' request..."
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White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
The appeal was issued by the Miami archbishop and signed by seven other members of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"'We request that the government pause apprehension activities during the Christmas season. Such a pause would show a decent regard for the humanity of these families.'
The White House did not mention the holiday season in its rejection of the Bishops' request..."
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The White House did not mention the holiday season in its rejection of the Bishops' request..."
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This spring, @repdangoldman.bsky.social went to work and “saw a dozen masked ICE agents in the lobby” of his office building.
He has since turned that office into the headquarters for a legal operation that has secured the release of nine ICE detainees.
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He has since turned that office into the headquarters for a legal operation that has secured the release of nine ICE detainees.
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How Rep. Dan Goldman’s Office Became a ‘Triage Center’ for ICE Detainees
It began in the spring, when Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) went to...
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December 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This spring, @repdangoldman.bsky.social went to work and “saw a dozen masked ICE agents in the lobby” of his office building.
He has since turned that office into the headquarters for a legal operation that has secured the release of nine ICE detainees.
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He has since turned that office into the headquarters for a legal operation that has secured the release of nine ICE detainees.
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A Trojan horse FOIA case in which Stephen Miller’s old group was trying to get a court to declare that the admin functions of the judicial branch are part of the executive branch has been dismissed by District Judge Trevor McFadden of D.C., a Trump appointee.
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Potential Disaster Averted as Bid to Undermine Judicial Branch Fails
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December 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A Trojan horse FOIA case in which Stephen Miller’s old group was trying to get a court to declare that the admin functions of the judicial branch are part of the executive branch has been dismissed by District Judge Trevor McFadden of D.C., a Trump appointee.
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Data is beginning to reveal the devastating cumulative effects of the Trump administration’s policies for workers of color.
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How the Trump Administration Is Quietly Resegregating the American Workforce
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December 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Data is beginning to reveal the devastating cumulative effects of the Trump administration’s policies for workers of color.
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texas literally has assigned armed state troopers to guard the ladies room.
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Enforcement of Texas’ bathroom bill draws challenges
In its first week, one group’s test of the new restrictions was met with ID checks at women’s restrooms at the Capitol while the Austin City Council moved to circumvent the law's intent.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
texas literally has assigned armed state troopers to guard the ladies room.
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thanks for this excellent thread, seth!
If you haven't listened to @maddow.bsky.social's new podcast series Burn Order, then you should remedy that asap. It's a very timely and well-told story about the last time (before now) that the US invoked the Alien Enemies Act in an unconstitutional manner.
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RACHEL MADDOW PRESENTS: BURN ORDER
Rachel Maddow tells the story of one of the most shocking decisions in American history in her new podcast, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order.” This six-part series reveals how an executive order au...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
thanks for this excellent thread, seth!
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"The virus can lead to brain swelling, which can cause lasting damage, including blindness, deafness and intellectual disabilities..."
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December 14, 2025 at 5:14 AM
"The virus can lead to brain swelling, which can cause lasting damage, including blindness, deafness and intellectual disabilities..."
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Found a unicorn, a republican with integrity and a backbone. Let's hope it's contagious.
Sen. Greg Goode (R) District 38 Majority Member spoke against redistricting on Indiana Senate gathered ahead of a vote. "The world is counting on the USA," Goode said. "Friends, the USA is counting on Indiana."
Sen. Greg Goode (R) District 38 Majority Member spoke against redistricting on Indiana Senate gathered ahead of a vote. "The world is counting on the USA," Goode said. "Friends, the USA is counting on Indiana."
December 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Found a unicorn, a republican with integrity and a backbone. Let's hope it's contagious.
Sen. Greg Goode (R) District 38 Majority Member spoke against redistricting on Indiana Senate gathered ahead of a vote. "The world is counting on the USA," Goode said. "Friends, the USA is counting on Indiana."
Sen. Greg Goode (R) District 38 Majority Member spoke against redistricting on Indiana Senate gathered ahead of a vote. "The world is counting on the USA," Goode said. "Friends, the USA is counting on Indiana."
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just. brutal.
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 14, 2025 at 4:57 AM
just. brutal.
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Three U.S. bishops: Racially profiling migrants (and Americans) is a betrayal of the Gospel. www.americamagazine.org/short-take/2...
Three U.S. bishops: Racially profiling migrants (and Americans) is a betrayal of the Gospel
As disciples, we cannot remain indifferent to injustice or the mistreatment of our neighbor. We are called to advocate for a just and meaningful immigration reform that respects human dignity, upholds...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Three U.S. bishops: Racially profiling migrants (and Americans) is a betrayal of the Gospel. www.americamagazine.org/short-take/2...
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In a dramatic series of overnight developments, the Trump administration took extraordinary steps to try to re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia within hours of his court-ordered release, but a federal judge stepped in and blocked the move.
BREAKING: Judge Blocks ICE From Re-Detaining Abrego Garcia
Sua Sponte and Nunc Pro Tunc In a dramatic series of overnight...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In a dramatic series of overnight developments, the Trump administration took extraordinary steps to try to re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia within hours of his court-ordered release, but a federal judge stepped in and blocked the move.
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Too many mediocre men talk over capable women.
Study of problem-solving teams: Men dominate the conversation, taking 50% more turns and saying 69% more than women. Men with low skill speak more than women with high skill.
It's long past time to value competence over confidence.
Study of problem-solving teams: Men dominate the conversation, taking 50% more turns and saying 69% more than women. Men with low skill speak more than women with high skill.
It's long past time to value competence over confidence.
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Too many mediocre men talk over capable women.
Study of problem-solving teams: Men dominate the conversation, taking 50% more turns and saying 69% more than women. Men with low skill speak more than women with high skill.
It's long past time to value competence over confidence.
Study of problem-solving teams: Men dominate the conversation, taking 50% more turns and saying 69% more than women. Men with low skill speak more than women with high skill.
It's long past time to value competence over confidence.
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"When asked if he would do DOGE again, Musk said he doesn't think so..."
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December 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
"When asked if he would do DOGE again, Musk said he doesn't think so..."
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This is the economy that Donald Trump called "A++++++" today.
December 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This is the economy that Donald Trump called "A++++++" today.
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The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
The US has declared rhetorical war on the EU
The calls from America this weekend to destroy the EU are revealing. They hate the union because it's the only thing that can keep European countries from being Russian or American vassals.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
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Every day, our coalition of hard-working Ohioans grows stronger. I will always stand up for everyone in this state, including the workers who power our labor movement.
December 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Every day, our coalition of hard-working Ohioans grows stronger. I will always stand up for everyone in this state, including the workers who power our labor movement.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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"The group rallied amid frigid conditions at the Target store on East Lake Street, alleging it allowed agents to stage raids in the parking lot.
'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
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'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
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December 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"The group rallied amid frigid conditions at the Target store on East Lake Street, alleging it allowed agents to stage raids in the parking lot.
'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
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'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
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