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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · 1d

And all of the sudden the manosphere makes sense

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

A number of popular protein supplements contain levels of lead that could pose health concerns, according to a new report that tested samples of 23 powders and shakes.

Report Finds Lead in Naked Protein Powders and Other Popular Brands

Experts said the levels were not high enough to cause immediate harm, but raised the risk of long-term health effects.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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NPR @npr.org · 18d

Fifty years ago, on Sept. 26, 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show flopped at the U.S. box office — then became the longest-running theatrical release in history.

I remember doing the Time Warp: The 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' turns 50

Fifty years ago, on Sept. 26, 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show flopped at the U.S. box office — then became the longest-running theatrical release in history.

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · 28d

Italy.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 28d

NEW: ProPublica and seven other news organizations — including @kutnews.bsky.social and @texastribune.org — are arguing that the records in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s divorce case are of the public interest, especially in light of his bid for a U.S. Senate seat.

ProPublica and Other News Organizations Fight to Unseal Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Divorce Records

A group of eight state and national media organizations are arguing that the records are of public interest, especially in light of Paxton’s bid for a U.S. Senate seat.

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · 28d

They always were

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 28d

A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.

This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.

All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.

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Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · Sep 10

i would prefer to not live in uppercase H History

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · Sep 10

Mmmm.

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NPR @npr.org · Sep 10

Beverly Cleary's fictional third grader with an adopted dog named Ribsy made his debut in 1950. Cleary was praised for writing simple, humorous stories that kids wanted to read.

Happy 75th birthday to Henry Huggins, Ramona Quimby's big-kid neighbor

Beverly Cleary's fictional third grader with an adopted dog named Ribsy made his debut in 1950. Cleary was praised for writing simple, humorous stories that kids wanted to read.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Aug 31

Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first?

(Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)

Post from President Trump on Truth Social:

Six people were killed, and 24 people were shot, in Chicago last weekend, and JB Pritzker, the weak and pathetic Governor of Illinois, just said that he doesn’t need help in preventing crime. He is CRAZY!!! He better straighten it out, FAST, or we’re coming! MAGA. President DJT

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 31

No, thank you *YOINK*

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · Aug 30

i do not post on weekends or holidays and can not think of any event that would change my mi...

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 29

The only DA who literally couldn’t get a ham sandwich indicted #lawyered

a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a table with a glass of beer and says " lawyered " .

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a table with a glass of beer and says "lawyered.”

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 29

Tunnels UNDER Houston? The place without underpasses and basements, because it’s already at sea level and floods on the reg? Brilliant

ProPublica @propublica.org · Aug 28

NEW: Internal records show how Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt has worked to get Elon Musk access to state and local officials ahead of a formal bidding process for a Houston flood project.

Both stand to benefit should Musk be selected.

By @lmcgaughy.bsky.social‬ and @chengyilun.bsky.social‬

A Texas Congressman Is Quietly Helping Elon Musk Pitch a $760M Plan to Build Tunnels Under Houston to Ease Flooding

For years, experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters and save lives and property. Now Elon Musk’s tunneling company wants a piece of the project.

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 27

What’s that line about any decent attorney being able to get a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich?

Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · Aug 27

Pirro’s strategy played better in a Fox News greenroom than in a D.C. courtroom. www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fai...

The failed indictment of sandwich guy shows the limits of Fox's propaganda

www.mediamatters.org

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 26

Trash people stay trash even if you give them a rank.

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Sounds about whyte

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 25

It SOUNDS amazing *yoink*

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 25

There’s like 1 random “guard” poorly trained but now carrying firearms for every 350 residents. Those guards are standing around bored or harassing people for things like “eating in public.” It’s never been scarier on the streets, and I’ve been here since the 90s. But go awf, Little Stevie

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 25

Stephen Miller on DC residents: "For the first time in their lives, they can use the parks, they can walk on the streets. You have people who can walk freely at night without having to worry about being robbed or mugged. They are wearing their watches again."

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Oh there was some deal last time around where some unhoused people’s existence made him so scared and mad he threw away his veggie sushi order, or something like that 😂

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Someone still mad about his sushi from years ago, Little Stevie?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 25

Stephen Miller on DC residents: "For the first time in their lives, they can use the parks, they can walk on the streets. You have people who can walk freely at night without having to worry about being robbed or mugged. They are wearing their watches again."

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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · Aug 25

1) ABC/NBC should lose license or pay hefty fees because their reporting is mean to him.
2) MD should maybe lose bridge repair funds because Wes Moore was mean to him.
3) The feds should investigate Chris Christie for Bridgegate because he was mean to him.

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Christopher Jones @ccjones.bsky.social · Aug 24

<whispers>: It was never actually about state’s rights.

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Denise Starr @denisestarr.bsky.social · Aug 25

🤦‍♀️

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