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Nate Chinen @natechinen.bsky.social · 20h

For a brief, blessed stretch this spring, I was looking forward to seeing D’Angelo perform Voodoo with The Roots. Here’s what I wrote about the album — an epilogue for the 20th century, a prologue to the 21st — on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

Shoot Your Best Shot

The Last Great 20th-Century Album: D'Angelo's Voodoo at 25

open.substack.com

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 19h

Correct Response: "What an incredibly inappropriate thing to say, you creepy, crazy old man."

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 3h

The secret power of a people’s movement is that it’s random.

It’s neighbors protecting immigrants from ICE. It’s millions canceling Disney+. It’s a man throwing a sandwich. It’s inflatable frogs dancing.

Dictators struggle to fight a movement, because they can’t do what they want most—control us.

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 2h

Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, has arrived in Russia on an official visit to hold talks with Vladimir Putin.

According to Reuters, the key topic of the meeting is Damascus’s request for the handover of former dictator Bashar al-Assad to Syrian authorities.

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Brett @br-ett.bsky.social · 15h

The great transfer of wealth. From the boomers to the healthcare executives.

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Franken-Pattern @franken-pattern.bsky.social · 15h

This is autogenocide. You don't need 9as chambers to k1ll people. Just deny them every human need, including clean, affordable food, clean water, appropriate medical care and reasonable, affordable housing. #endthegop

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Merritt kelly @merrittkelly1.bsky.social · 15h

ALL preventable. They didn't have to do this, they chose to make people miserable because it gets them off, it excites them, it makes them feel powerful. Apparently, they don't want to know what it feels like to help end hunger, cancer, homelessness, because they could have. They chose not to.

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freedom-fighter0.bsky.social @freedom-fighter0.bsky.social · 15h

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freedom-fighter0.bsky.social @freedom-fighter0.bsky.social · 15h

Trump's net wealth and his properties in May 2025 with pics
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Trump's net wealth and his properties in May 2025 with pics

the only billionaire to live in the White House. His net worth has gone up since he was elected president for the second time during the 2024 US elect

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3h

A 20 year old black woman was just sitting in DC and EVERY agency possible shows up to arrest her!

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RebelFema @rebelfema.altgov.info · 3h

This FRIDAY come out & support #FEMA at our solidarity rally. Let’s send a message, hands off FEMA & more importantly support our FEMA workers who are tired & want to do their jobs effectively.

#FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally

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We Are Saners @wearesaners.bsky.social · 3h

#nokings

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 19h

If men with guns and masks tried to pull me out of my car, I'd fight back. Courts should reject any claims by the government that this is aggression by the person being detained, resisting arrest, or that they're a flight risk.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 11h

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 10h

that app he shares with his son must’ve been pinging like a radar gun at the indy 500

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 15h

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Sunday's naked bike ride in protest of the Portland ICE facility and and Trump troop deployment "the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet"

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 12h

Michael Fanone
@michaelfanone.bsky.social
No Kings Oct. 18th ❌ 👑

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Stacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 1d

“I served with Omar Fateh. He doesn’t flinch, he doesn’t fold and he doesn’t forget who he’s working for: you.” — My former state senator, Patricia Torres Ray

Another day, another glowing endorsement for @omarfatehmn.com from a trusted political leader. (No paywall)

Opinion | Why Omar Fateh is the best choice for Minneapolis mayor

"I served with Fateh, have seen how relentless he is and know he is the type of leader we need at City Hall," Patricia Torres Ray writes.

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🌸Norma Jeen🌸 @normajeen.bsky.social · 13h

This!
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Candice Frederick @candicefrederick.bsky.social · 1d

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Dear White People: Here’s How to Honor Native Americans

Dear white people: Here’s how to honor Native Americans

Help us locate and commemorate our children who died while being forced by the government to attend boarding schools.

www.motherjones.com

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5GW HotTakes @5gw.bsky.social · 10h

Watch till the end.
Find a local march.

NO KINGS! #NoKings
Not now. Not ever.

video by @iguanasauna.bsky.social

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 17h

It's unacceptable that firefighters who die or are permanently disabled from work-related cancers don't receive the same benefits as others in the line of duty.

I'm working across the aisle to pass my bill to honor our commitment to these first responders and their families.

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Marcus Rediker @marcusrediker.bsky.social · 1d

It’s publication day! Our children’s book, *Fearless Benjamin: The Quaker Dwarf who Fought Slavery*, co-written with Michelle Markel and illustrated by Sarah Bachman, is out today with @pmpress.bsky.social. Use BEN! at checkout for a 20% discount. Help spread the word!

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Chris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · 5h

#EpsteinFiles #Trump #Maxwell #Death #Coverup
👉 No one believes Epstein killed himself. Not Trump, not his partner Ghislaine Maxwell, not his brother, not Dr Baden

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 1d

DEAR LORD!

This should be considered a MASSIVE red flag on our economy.

And don't buy the Righto lie on this story. Many of the people are working, and they just can't afford the basics. When minimum wages are so low for so many... finance.yahoo.com/news/gofundm...

GoFundMe CEO says economy is so challenged people are raising money to buy food

GoFundThis: Some surprising items have begun to make the list for crowdfunding lately, according to this CEO.

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Rep. Ro Khanna @khanna.house.gov · 23h

Without the extension of ACA credits, healthcare costs will increase nationwide. Wyoming will see a 693% increase, while West Virginia could see as high as 654%.

We need to make healthcare affordable, not crush Americans with high costs.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 4h

I believe the south side Chicago building was “full of Tren de Aragua gang members” about as much as I believe the Venezuelan boats are filled with “narcoterrotists”.

The regime will say anything to justify unreasonable, and even lethal, force.

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