Tamara’s Tea Leaves
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A writer trying to live my best creative life with a day job.
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The Americans Who Saw All This Coming—but Were Ignored and Maligned newrepublic.com/article/2042... via @newrepublic.com
The Americans Who Saw All This Coming—but Were Ignored and Maligned
Call them the Cassandras: the people—mostly not white and male—who smelled the fascism all over Trump from jump street. Why were they “alarmists,” and how did “anti-alarmism” become cool?
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December 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Just seeing this reminded me how nice it was to see a reading list or playlist from a President that showed how he related to the world as a person not just a position. It was always a neat thing to see but this year it’s also a reminder of how far we are from any semblance of normalcy & humanity.
December 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Just seeing this reminded me how nice it was to see a reading list or playlist from a President that showed how he related to the world as a person not just a position. It was always a neat thing to see but this year it’s also a reminder of how far we are from any semblance of normalcy & humanity.
Thinking I’d surely hit my deductible by now with a few weeks left in the year, the $400 specialist bill, $1400 in dental bills, $700 MRI…au contraire mon frere…and it’s going up next year
We as a society have failed at this healthcare thing…universal healthcare is the only sustainable way.
We as a society have failed at this healthcare thing…universal healthcare is the only sustainable way.
a man is sitting on a swing with the word veed.io written on the bottom
ALT: a man is sitting on a swing with the word veed.io written on the bottom
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December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Thinking I’d surely hit my deductible by now with a few weeks left in the year, the $400 specialist bill, $1400 in dental bills, $700 MRI…au contraire mon frere…and it’s going up next year
We as a society have failed at this healthcare thing…universal healthcare is the only sustainable way.
We as a society have failed at this healthcare thing…universal healthcare is the only sustainable way.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.
December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.
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Democracy dies on the Supreme Court’s shadow docket. From Kagan’s dissent:
December 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Democracy dies on the Supreme Court’s shadow docket. From Kagan’s dissent:
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
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"Where are the Black photographers?" Deborah Willis on how she turned that question into an artistic mission.
'Reflections in Black' celebrates history of Black photography with expanded issue
"Where are the Black photographers?" Deborah Willis on how she turned that question into an artistic mission.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"Where are the Black photographers?" Deborah Willis on how she turned that question into an artistic mission.
Beyoncé
Anita Baker
Usher
Mary J
Anthony H/Fantasia
Anita Baker
Usher
Mary J
Anthony H/Fantasia
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:
Britney Spears
Janelle Monae
Stevie Wonder
Alabama Shakes
Tiesto
Britney Spears
Janelle Monae
Stevie Wonder
Alabama Shakes
Tiesto
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:
cast of Glee
The Kingston Trio
Bo Diddley
Ani DiFranco
Simon & Garfunkel
cast of Glee
The Kingston Trio
Bo Diddley
Ani DiFranco
Simon & Garfunkel
November 28, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Beyoncé
Anita Baker
Usher
Mary J
Anthony H/Fantasia
Anita Baker
Usher
Mary J
Anthony H/Fantasia
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I’m mindful today of those for whom this is their first Thanksgiving without a loved one. I’m praying for a measure of peace and the comfort of beautiful memories.
November 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I’m mindful today of those for whom this is their first Thanksgiving without a loved one. I’m praying for a measure of peace and the comfort of beautiful memories.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
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This is atrocious…a move to prevent those that aren’t wealthy from obtaining degrees and a blatant attempt to reduce women in the workforce.
This is atrocious…a move to prevent those that aren’t wealthy from obtaining degrees and a blatant attempt to reduce women in the workforce.
Full list of degrees not classed as ‘professional’ by Trump admin
Certain students may no longer receive the same loan for their studies as what counts as "professional" will determine how much they get.
www.newsweek.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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This is atrocious…a move to prevent those that aren’t wealthy from obtaining degrees and a blatant attempt to reduce women in the workforce.
This is atrocious…a move to prevent those that aren’t wealthy from obtaining degrees and a blatant attempt to reduce women in the workforce.
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What Brandon “Brannu” Fulton thought was going to be the beginning of a journey to turn his undeveloped land into a horse ranch named Believe Kingdom, soon spiraled into years of criminal accusations and legal disputes. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/south-fulton-rancher-court-fight-seized-horses/
Black Horseman Battles Fulton County After Horses Are Seized - Capital B News - Atlanta
Years after animal cruelty charges were dropped, Brandon Fulton still hasn’t been paid back for the seven horses the county took from him.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
What Brandon “Brannu” Fulton thought was going to be the beginning of a journey to turn his undeveloped land into a horse ranch named Believe Kingdom, soon spiraled into years of criminal accusations and legal disputes. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/south-fulton-rancher-court-fight-seized-horses/
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We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
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"One case involved the sole African American attorney working for the Mississippi State Senate, who was paid less than half of what her white colleagues made. As clear-cut a case of disparate racial treatment you could find.
Trump appointees ordered us to drop it."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Trump appointees ordered us to drop it."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"One case involved the sole African American attorney working for the Mississippi State Senate, who was paid less than half of what her white colleagues made. As clear-cut a case of disparate racial treatment you could find.
Trump appointees ordered us to drop it."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Trump appointees ordered us to drop it."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Thank you @jeremybarr.bsky.social and @theguardian.com ... truly enjoyed this conversation! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Joy Reid on her ouster from MSNBC: ‘In this moment, not being a part of corporate media is a gift’
After the ex-host of the ReidOut was forced out in February, she launched her own streaming show on YouTube
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November 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Thank you @jeremybarr.bsky.social and @theguardian.com ... truly enjoyed this conversation! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Authoritarian governments are not new to this country. If you want to know what comes next should resistance fail, look to the history of Black resistance in the South.
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Nov. 13, 1957 | Texas Officials Threaten and Jail NAACP Officers for Not Disclosing Members
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Authoritarian governments are not new to this country. If you want to know what comes next should resistance fail, look to the history of Black resistance in the South.
calendar.eji.org/racial-injus...
calendar.eji.org/racial-injus...
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Big Tech is plotting a $100M lobbying and campaign spending blitz to block AI regulation at the state and federal level.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Big Tech is plotting a $100M lobbying and campaign spending blitz to block AI regulation at the state and federal level.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
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CHUK collects bagasse, the fibrous residue remaining after juice extraction from sugarcane, which is typically a waste product in sugar production.
chukusa.com/products/ #environment #sustainability #climate #science #technology #business
chukusa.com/products/ #environment #sustainability #climate #science #technology #business
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
CHUK collects bagasse, the fibrous residue remaining after juice extraction from sugarcane, which is typically a waste product in sugar production.
chukusa.com/products/ #environment #sustainability #climate #science #technology #business
chukusa.com/products/ #environment #sustainability #climate #science #technology #business
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From Slavery To $50 Billion: The Untold Story Of The Black Family Who Built America's Landmarks www.essence.com/news/money-c...
From Slavery To $50 Billion: The Untold Story Of The Black Family Who Built America's Landmarks | Essence
Cheryl McKissack Daniel on carrying forward 120 years of Black excellence and why her family's legacy belongs in every conversation about the American Dream.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
From Slavery To $50 Billion: The Untold Story Of The Black Family Who Built America's Landmarks www.essence.com/news/money-c...
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- [email protected] or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- [email protected] or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
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In the midst of all that we are facing, I want us to think about who we are being told to look to for understanding in this moment, who is being propped up as the voice of wisdom, and ask how right were they in predicting this, a year ago, 5, 8 years ago, and then ask why they are being centered now
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In the midst of all that we are facing, I want us to think about who we are being told to look to for understanding in this moment, who is being propped up as the voice of wisdom, and ask how right were they in predicting this, a year ago, 5, 8 years ago, and then ask why they are being centered now
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OutKast is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
OutKast is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
Oh my Outkast…Salt n Pepa what a night
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Oh my Outkast…Salt n Pepa what a night
One of the things of love most is a day with no plans that allows you to lavishly linger doing the most simple things…coffee and lunch at a cafe
November 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
One of the things of love most is a day with no plans that allows you to lavishly linger doing the most simple things…coffee and lunch at a cafe