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Maudi63 @maudi63.bsky.social · 9h

Ever since D’Angelo passed and I’ve read about his struggles with body image and how much it affected him I cannot stop thinking about it. His talent was so immense, it is a shame that isn’t enough in the entertainment industry.
RIP 🕊️
rollingout.com/2025/10/15/d...

What D’Angelo never shared about his own reflection

D'Angelo battled body image issues despite sex symbol fame before his death at 51 from cancer.

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holdmybooks @holdmybooks.bsky.social · 5h

Old enough to remember them calling Obama a dictator, etc.

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Florida Chris @chrislongview.bsky.social · 3h

this is my account.
I can post whatever I want.
you follow me.
I do not follow you.

why don't you go to an all Puritans site where you and your fellow scolds can scold each other and leave everyone else alone.

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 2h

Republicans would rather protect Donald Trump from the Epstein files than pay our troops and reduce your health care costs. Republicans should get back to work.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13h

AOC: You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to keep people from getting poisoned, from dangerous chemicals

You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to bring down the cost of housing

If they want to say that that's a Democratic priority, they're right,

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 13h

Solidarity is the only way

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 1d

We need to talk about how social media algorithms push moms down a slippery slope of distrust.

From "Are my kids getting enough support in school?" To "Maybe I should homeschool." To "Maybe modern medicine is bad."

I've seen this first-hand in research I'm doing on parenting apps. 1/🧵

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Citizen.Coping @propcazhpm.bsky.social · 1d

Gotta wonder if racism and fear of children being near kids from other backgrounds is also a factor, as ever.

Many parents talk about schools pushing "an agenda".

As private schools become financially more out of reach, wonder if this is the fallback for mid income.

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🍌 Johnny Bananas 🍌 @johnnybananas13.bsky.social · 1d

The dictator now controls the voting machines.

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 3h

Video: President @barackobama.bsky.social Endorses @spanbergerforva.bsky.social for Governor in New Ads (Obama: "VA’s elections are some of the most important in the country this year. We know Republicans will keep attacking abortion rights and the rights of women.") bluevirginia.us/2025/10/vide...

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17h

I am sounding the alarm that the GOP is engaged in an all out attack voting rights and free and fair elections. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and troops in blue cities are just some of the ways they are using to try to rig the rules to keep power in 2026 and beyond.

Pay attention and act!

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Santaclause1941 @santaclause1941.bsky.social · 1d

BTW, I will be at the No Kings rally in my state on the 18th, I'll be the guy in the wheelchair. What will you be doing? Join us, if you can.

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Black Girl Nerds @blackgirlnerds.bsky.social · 22h

The beloved children’s series Reading Rainbow has a new chapter and it’s one that feels both fresh and familiar.

Mychal Takes the Reins: Why He’s the Perfect New Host for 'Reading Rainbow' | Black Girl Nerds

Mychal Threets, known for his vibrant storytelling, and commitment to literacy, has been announced as the new host of the iconic series.

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Malcolm P. Johnson @admiralmpj.bsky.social · 14h

We do have one.

It's called: "Democrats don't fuck over other Democrats."

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Pierce @pierceah66.bsky.social · 13h

This link is the citation on how the CFPB under the Biden-Harris admin was already saving nearly $20 billion per year. Beyond this small part of the booklet regarding Kamala Harris’s economic agenda.

bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/cea/written-...

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 18h

Insurance rates up $2000.

Food benefits cut off.

Farmers unable to sell their crops.

Skyrocketing national debt.

$40 billion to Argentina.

America First!

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🏳️‍🌈MaryAnnNM.bsky.social @maryannnm.bsky.social · 13h

Leftists, yr antisemitism and failure to vote for the Vice President enabled this and many of the deaths you called genocide.
Lots more misery and death bc of you. Way to go. 🙄🤬
Fuck you.
Hamas reasserts control on streets of Gaza, turning guns on its rivals

www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...

Hamas reasserts control on streets of Gaza, turning guns on its rivals

Amid the ceasefire with Israel, Hamas is sending a message that it remains the only visible authority in Gaza, with huge implications for Trump’s peace plan.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 13h

Rep. AOC: This is not normal. What is normal is to negotiate. When one party wants the votes of another party, you negotiate, you come to a compromise and pass a bill. That is Schoolhouse Rock, and that is how things should be

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carmenbwifemom.bsky.social @carmenbwifemom.bsky.social · 14h

Now you blocked

a woman is sitting on a couch with the words how bout dat written below her

ALT: a woman is sitting on a couch with the words how bout dat written below her

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 23h

Maybe Mike meant "stood on" Capitol Police?

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icookfood2023.bsky.social @icookfood2023.bsky.social · 21h

The only status quo and institutions that need to be acknowledged that continue to harm and fail us is whiteness. Until that happens, this country will remain in darkness.

Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 23h

Emerging from the darkness of this era will require us to acknowledge that the previous status quo, including many institutions that may have served us well in another era, have been failing for my entire lifetime.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h

We got $20 billion for Argentina though.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h

It really is bizarre to me that every single member of GOP House leadership & the admin has decided their coordinated talking point this week is that the No Kings demonstrations this Sat are essentially acts of domestic terrorism. Are they that afraid of free & peaceful assembly?

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

Sunny Hostin to Cheryl Hines: "The problem is that your husband is the least qualified HHS head that we've had in history. I think that's very dangerous. He has spread a lot of misinformation, chaos, and confusion."

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21h

There's always been a fight over the true story of America. I believe deeply in the story that says we’re all created equal, and that if we can treat each other with decency and respect, all of us will be better off.

I talk about this and more on the final episode of WTF with Marc Maron. Watch now:

My Conversation with Marc Maron | WTF Podcast

YouTube video by Barack Obama

www.youtube.com

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