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“This isn’t the America I know”

Black People:
September 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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I’m not going to tell people how to feel about protests… at least not today.

Instead, I’ll recommend Sarah Schulman’s book about ACT UP. It’s not just a history of the organization; she also talks strategy in a very practical way, especially regard coalitions.
Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993
A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993
bookshop.org
April 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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I wish our professional organizations were more intentional about how the current political moment is making it harder for Black, Brown, queer, trans, disabled, and immigrant folks to traverse the world. Leaving the country is terrifying right now.

Everything should have a virtual option.
April 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Still pumped from Rose BC’s win. Gonna bring some Chelsea Gray energy into my upcoming days. Cause, sometimes you just gotta get it done. Even if you gotta carry everyone on your back. Not a great long term strategy. And, Black womxn have done enough. But step by step, and day by day. #makeherstory
March 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Point Gawd answered the CALL! ☎️ We going to the playoffs!! #Rose 🌹 #unrivaled 🏀
March 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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"tree equity" is the kind of thing that columnists like to make fun of when why it works is actually instantly apparent to anyone who's ever walked down a street in the summer apnews.com/article/tree...
$75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them. In anti-DEI push, that's over
The U.S. Forest Service has terminated $75 million awarded to the Arbor Day Foundation to help disadvantaged communities plant trees.
apnews.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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🚨GA Librarians & Library Supporters, ACT NOW! Senate Bill 74 heads to floor vote Monday, & your senators need to hear from you first!

Should SB 74 pass, librarians could face prosecution for high and aggravated misdemeanors should library materials be deemed “harmful to minors.”

#Booksky #SOS
Oppose Senate Bill 74
Georgia legislators exempted librarians from prosecution under Georgia state code on materials harmful to minors for good reason but SB 74 threatens to subject Georgia librarians to unwarranted att...
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March 2, 2025 at 2:29 AM
the players are truly #unrivaled but these refs are for sure #villains
March 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
mess with the ROSE, you get the thorn! #unrivaled
February 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Just saw this posted on FB and had to share.
February 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Good Afternoon, everyone! I’m just over here radically observing Black History Month and radically supporting my Trans* and Immigrant fam. What are you up to?
February 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Crockett: “I’m tired of the white tears. If you’re competent you’re not concerned. When you compare me to Greene/Boebert there’s no comparison… The only ppl crying are mediocre white boys beaten out by people that had to work much harder.”

Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...
February 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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remember stuff like this when they tell you that diversity means a lowering of standards
robert f. kennedy jr. submits his application to harvard university. his application is, in its entirety, a single page with his name "Robert F. Kennedy Jr."

he is accepted immediately.
January 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Literally woke up singing the Molly of Denali theme song this morning. It's gonna be a great day to resist. Mahsi’choo!💜

youtu.be/Kd3qammj7LY?...
Theme Song | PBS KIDS | MOLLY OF DENALI
YouTube video by PBS KIDS
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January 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Quitting your federal position is just making the takeover easier. Why are people so willing to roll over? STAND YOUR GROUND!
January 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM