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“Everything is more beautiful because we're doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.” Homer, The Iliad. Tidbits about Moi: LA native and honorary New Yorker FinTech Leader USC alum✌️🏾♥️💛
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · 25d
I had an amazing time at the ELC Gala last night.
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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · Sep 18
@rollingstone.com confirming what we all knew.

Kimmel did nothing wrong.

Trump was behind it.
Rolling Stone confirms Trump behind Jimmy Kimmel getting canceled.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Apr 3
Hi. Where are the people who said 🍊 👹 was good for the economy and the markets?
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Mar 29
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/o...
Opinion | Hillary Clinton: This Is Just Dumb
The Signal group chat is only the latest in a string of self-inflicted wounds by the new administration.
www.nytimes.com
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Mar 14
www.axios.com/2025/03/06/s...
Scoop: State Dept. to use AI to revoke visas of foreign students who appear "pro-Hamas"
The effort includes AI-assisted reviews of tens of thousands of student visa holders' social media accounts and marks a dramatic escalation in the U.S. government's policing of foreign nationals' cond...
www.axios.com
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 26
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US House narrowly passes Trump-backed spending bill
It is still several steps from becoming law, but marks a major victory for Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
www.bbc.com
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 25
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
www.theatlantic.com
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 24
Demi Moore deserved to win. The Substance was a fantastic movie. #SAGAwards2025
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 24
“Woke just means you give a damn about other people.” - Jane Fonda #SAGAwards
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 15
In light of the current political climate and its complexities, how is everyone prioritizing their well-being and finding balance amidst it all? What practices or perspectives have been most helpful in navigating these times with clarity and resilience?
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 13
I don’t believe in being in a panic every day, but someone indifferent to what’s going on is a liability to my personal safety. Your absentmindedness or indifference could cause actual harm. We also have a right to be highly selective about who is in our circle.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 10
Kansas City Chiefs is getting slaughtered. This game is embarrassing.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 8
In short, the lesson is not about economic justice but about how we use what God has given us. Fear and inaction are what Christ warns against, not wealth creation itself. The servant who buried his talent wasn’t righteous, he was faithless.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 8
In Jewish tradition, lending at interest to fellow Jews was prohibited (Deuteronomy 23:19-20), but that’s not the point of this parable. The parable is about faithfulness and spiritual responsibility, not financial ethics.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 8
The first two servants are commended because they faithfully steward what was given to them, demonstrating diligence and trust. The third servant, however, is reprimanded not because he refused to exploit others but because he acted out of fear, buried his gift, and failed to produce anything.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 8
In Matthew 25:14-30, the parable of the talents is a metaphor for God’s kingdom, not a literal lesson on economic systems. The master represents God, and the talents symbolize the gifts, opportunities, and responsibilities he entrusts to us.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 8
No matter what’s happening in the world, politics, chaos, or distractions, don’t let fear make you bury your purpose. Keep building, keep investing in yourself, and keep moving forward. God didn’t give you gifts to sit idle. Stay focused, stay ready, and multiply what’s in your hands.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 8
In the Parable of the Talents, the servant who buried his gift out of fear was the only one who lost everything. The others, despite uncertainty, took what they had and multiplied it.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 4
www.thefp.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Penny Gets Hired by Andreessen Horowitz
“Daniel acted with courage in a tough situation,” said partner David Ulevitch in a statement explaining the hire.
www.thefp.com
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 4
I think a Yorkie
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 4
The cutest right?!
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 4
Timeline cleanse. Hanging out with this cute fur baby during a friend’s baby shower.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 4
To understand what's happening in our current political environment, read about Curtis Yarvin (Mencius Moldbug) and the Dark Enlightenment movement. Tech oligarchs want a monarchial, corporate-controlled society and will not advocate for those fighting against fascism.
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 2
Why does Elon Musk have access to the treasury payment system since he’s not an elected official? Why are our representatives allowing this?
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Kia @kiarichards.bsky.social · Feb 1
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
'A scholar and activist': Civil rights attorney Kiah Duggins named victim in DC crash
"Kiah believed in radical love, unwavering truth, and the fight for a better world," family member Aisha Duggins said. The Wichita native was 30.
www.usatoday.com
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