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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Jul 17

This is fun.
#LightTheBeam Summer edition

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Jul 1

As a Kings fan, I’m super bummed

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Fred Smith @fredsmith.bsky.social · Jun 27

Horrifying news: The Sacramento Kings currently employ two guys with Joker tattoos

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Jun 25

I’m just gonna say this now because I think it every year…I have no frickin idea how this whole process works. #NBADraft2025 #LightTheBeam #SacramentoKings

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Jun 10

#RIPSly

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Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone, an electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died. He was 82.

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Jun 5

We all have that couple in our lives that we know is going to have a messy breakup. #TrumpVsMusk

Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Jun 3

I’m laughing…but I probably shouldn’t be www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

The Secret History of Trump’s Private Cellphone

“Who’s calling?” the president asks as he answers call after call from numbers he doesn’t know.

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Jun 2

Watching #Mountainhead, thinking it would be a fun relaxing comedy. Now I’m even more scared for the world. 😬

Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · May 20

And yet the January 6 terrorists we’re pardoned?

apnews.com/article/new-... Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

The prosecution of McIver is a rare federal criminal case against a sitting member of Congress for allegations other than fraud or corruption.

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · May 12

Also, can we assume that this plane will be full of microphones and cameras to record things that will be used to blackmail the president later? #AirplaneGate

Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One. The Qatari government said a final decision hadn’t been made.

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · May 4

I’ve been focused on one (and only one) playoff series. I’ve been rooting against one team. What has become of me?

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · May 3

If we can praise President Trump for one thing it’s influencing our allies to avoid the mistakes of electing far-right unhinged leaders. apnews.com/article/aust... Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins a second 3-year term

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins a second 3-year term

Anthony Albanese has claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive term in 21 years.

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · May 3

Absolutely. And also…
My conversation with a Warriors fan yesterday: “They always pick on Draymond.” 🙄

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Apr 29

Shaq AND Bibby! This is gonna be fun. #StingersUp

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Shaquille O’Neal to be Sac State’s men’s basketball general manager, sources say

The former NBA star’s son, Shaqir O’Neal, currently plays for Sacramento State’s men’s basketball team under coach Mike Bibby.

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Apr 27

Not me.

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Apr 26

Finally some good news.

Bear takes head-first slide down child's backyard playset

A curious bear had some fun on a child's backyard slide, to the delight of the people watching from inside the house.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · Apr 19

Trump’s war on higher ed and public schools has expanded to an exciting new front: pre-K! Elon Musk and DOGE are shutting down a preschool near you. The richest government contractor in the world will stop those 3-year olds from defrauding our people.

Head Start funding lags by nearly $1 billion this year, causing some preschool closures

Federal databases show Head Start centers across the U.S. have received nearly $1 billion less in federal funding compared with this time last year.

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Families Over Billionaires @taxwarroom.bsky.social · Apr 17

🚨 Trump is preparing to ELIMINATE Head Start.

Head Start provides essential services that set kids up for success in life. These cuts would be catastrophic for working families.

White House plan would eliminate Head Start, make sweeping health cuts

A leaked plan shows programs like Head Start, some mental health funding and efforts to prevent teen pregnancy could soon end.

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Michael Minnick @profmichael.bsky.social · Apr 12

Probably some sort of paid account, too.

WIRED @wired.com · Apr 11

SCOOP: The Social Security Administration (SSA) will be shifting its public communication exclusively to X, sources tell WIRED. This comes as agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent.