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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 2h

That man is legitimately one of my best friends. He has set the standard of what level of patience, companionship, critical thinking, and conversation I be looking for in a partner.

Ź🖤🥀 @lalaspeaks.bsky.social · 7h

What’s ONE green flag about your father?

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 2h

Yebba, The Clark Sisters, and Paramore.

Raphael Deleghetto ✨🤴🏾✨ @blaqabstract.blacksky.app · 5h

What Artist is this For You?

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 8h

Update: I’m on the flight lol — in 6 hours I’ll either be in London or in the London airport. Pray for me lol

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 17h

The absolute worst case scenario for my trip to the UK just happened and I need help.

TLDR: Delta has a policy where passports have to be valid for at least 6 months prior to international travel. Unfortunately, my passport is below that threshold and they are refusing to let me board the plane.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 8h

LMAOOOOOOOOO the ratio is nuts

Sally Jenkins @sallyjenx.bsky.social · 15h

This is really smart. Amazed at the hysteria over the ascendance of a woman entrepreneur who clearly knows how to cover and sell news and who's not afraid to take on a mob. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Don’t Bet Against Bari Weiss

The new editor in chief of CBS News triumphs over her critics.

www.theatlantic.com

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 8h

lol if people who are unhelpful when you need help anger me. Please get out of my face.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 9h

🥹✨😍 #TheDoubleTax

Nicole Carr @nicolefcarr.bsky.social · 13h

Attended the soft opening for my friend/soror’s new Atlanta bookstore.
Dr. Key has Double Tax right next to the cash register! @itsafronomics.bsky.social ✨

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 17h

If anyone knows anyone at Boston Passport Agency or really anyone who can assist and intervene, please do so. If you yourself work at a passport agency, please let me know and I'll happily DM you and share more.

I'm trying my best not to crash out, but I'm very close to doing so. HELP ME PLEASE.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 17h

TLDR cont: As part of my trip, I have scheduled appearances beginning tomorrow at London Business School, Bank of England, LSE, UCL School of Management, Kings College London, University of Bristol, Soho House, and University of Manchester.

I can't make any of those if I can't board the plane.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 17h

The absolute worst case scenario for my trip to the UK just happened and I need help.

TLDR: Delta has a policy where passports have to be valid for at least 6 months prior to international travel. Unfortunately, my passport is below that threshold and they are refusing to let me board the plane.

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ii glocks ii heaven @leatherette.bsky.social · 1d

From someone on the ground STOP USING AI

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Shayeanna @shayeanna.bsky.social · 1d

Common sense is NOT common

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol I know someone is bound to ruin this streak by #TheDoubleTax has gotten FIVE STAR ratings only since its release on Amazon. Absolutely nuts.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol my favorite type of video on the internet right now is that guy with a rig who finds random MUSIC GENIUSES on the streets of NYC. His name is arii and I think he may be the best producer of MY generation, at least top five. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BUE...

These NYC Locals Sound Better Than SIGNED ARTISTS

YouTube video by ARIatHOME

www.youtube.com

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

The term "illegal aliens" is so profoundly dehumanizing and insulting. If you use the term, I'm just going to assume you're a bigot.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

Genuine question: Where the hell is Pritzker?

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Jason Coupet @professajay.bsky.social · 1d

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol people who say folks facing inequality have a "victim mentality" got no mentals to begin with. 🤷🏿‍♀️

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

people keep calling me impressive and now I'm taking a good hard look im like you know what? hell yeah

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol you know what is illegal? DISCRIMINATION.

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol it's starting to clock to me that I've been standing on business for quite some time (context: I'm updating my resume).

a man in a blue hoodie says " it 's not clocking to you "

Alt: a man in a blue hoodie says " it 's not clocking to you "

media.tenor.com

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol like I said DEI is NOT illegal. Pass it on.

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Professa Murray @kalimurray.bsky.social · 1d

What drives me nuts about this dialogue: diversity and inclusion training was a corporate response to the statutory requirements civil rights laws. None of these laws have been repealed by Congress. Congress can pass the laws under Section 5 of the 14th Amendment, which has also not been repealed.

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

Bingo. I would also say 2020 was a lot of corporations and institutions saving face because seeming racist was "bad for the brand".

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

We have the timidity of countless corporate and university GCs to thank for the fact DEI is treated as though it were illegal.

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

We have the timidity of countless corporate and university GCs to thank for the fact DEI is treated as though it were illegal.

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.

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Ebony Elizabeth Thomas @ebonyteach.blacksky.app · 1d

And everything that is happening now? We won't forget. ✍🏾

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.

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High School English Hashira @sleepyteach82.bsky.social · 1d

Theo James.

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