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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 1h

'Predator: Badlands', in theaters, November 7th

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 1h

It’s devastating when an artist’s sudden death means recontextualizing their latest release as their last. And then there’s D’Angelo.

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D’Angelo’s Last Song

The last piece of music the R&B GOAT released was a seven-minute odyssey with Jay-Z.

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 1h

THE WORLD IS WATCHING, AND LAUGHING: Demonstrators have leaned into the city's quirkiness while speaking out against ICE.

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Portland Protesters Use Inflatable Animal Outfits To Counter Trump’s Grim Narrative

Demonstrators have leaned into the city's quirkiness while speaking out against ICE.

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 1h

“So right now, armed, masked secret police are going around the country kidnapping American citizens, kidnapping people that are here legally, abusing people because of the color of their skin,” Platner noted. “It’s disgusting.”

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 1h

The Democratic Senate candidate wants Senate hearings on the “illegal and unconstitutional behavior” of agents carrying out the president’s mass deportation agenda.
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Platner Pledges 'There Will Be Consequences' for Trump Invading US Cities | Common Dreams

Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner takes a stand against ICE terrorizing US communities under President Donald Trump's command.

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 2h

“This is so vile it’s hard to find the words to put into context that these are people who are part of a political party — one of two major parties — and they believe in gas chambers and rape and discrimination based on the color of people’s skin. These are racist, sexist, disgusting remarks.”

'This Bulls**t Has To Stop!': Kathy Hochul Takes On GOP Over Young Republicans Report

The New York governor swiftly dismissed talk of "some bad apples" among leaders of the Young Republicans groups.

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 2h

Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 2h

THE A.I.-CRYPTO BUBBLE IS ABOUT TO BURST: And when the artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency bubbles do burst, we’ll likely see what damage the wrecking ball of Trump and his fellow oligarchs have done.

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Beware the Big Tech Oligarchs: Their AI-Crypto Bubble Is Bound to Burst | Common Dreams

And when the artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency bubbles do burst, we’ll likely see what damage the wrecking ball of Trump and his fellow oligarchs have done.

www.commondreams.org

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 2h

Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth in Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein', in theaters, October 17th

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 2h

'Nuremberg', in theaters, November 7th

For your Oscar consideration....

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 2h

"We lost a true original today. It just doesn’t seem real!! It can't be. D'Angelo, your voice will live on forever. Rest well, King !!!" Jennifer Hudson, on the death of D'Angelo

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 3h

'Kiss Of The Spiderwoman' - a Musical movie, now playing in theaters

For your Oscar consideration....

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 3h

Only 17 days until Halloween 🎃

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 3h

D’Angelo and Angie Stone who dated in the 90s and share a son Michael Archer II, have both died 7 months apart.
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‘They [taught] me to be strong’: D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s son honors his late parents

D’Angelo and Angie Stone who dated in the 90s and share a son Michael Archer II, have both died 7 months apart.

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 4h

At best, some investors lose their shirts while the lucky ones make fortunes. At worst, the bubble bursts and takes everyone down with it — not just its investors, but the entire economy.

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 4h

What happens when huge amounts of money pour into poorly understood and unregulated industries that promise spectacular profits for a few winners?

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Trump markets are a disaster in waiting — and millions of Americans will pay

What happens when huge amounts of money pour into poorly understood and unregulated industries that promise spectacular profits for a few winners?At best, some investors lose their shirts while the lu...

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 5h

'Hamnet', in theaters, November 27th

For your Oscar consideration....

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 5h

A VAMPIRE CONVENTION? Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, February 8th.

B.Y.O.Blood?

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 5h

'Wuthering Heights', in theaters, February 13th

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 5h

D'Angelo has passed from pancreatic cancer. The neo-soul singer burst onto the scene in the 1990s/2000s and was uncomfortable with his "sex symbol" status, and battled weight late in his career. He was 51.

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 5h

'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere', in theaters, October 24th

For your Oscar consideration...

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 5h

'Murder In A Small Town', now on Fox

Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 5h

Elizabeth Warren is on it....

Annette @ladywaterood.bsky.social · 9h

Excellent!!
Elizabeth Warren Will Attempt To Block Trump’s Argentina Bailout
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Elizabeth Warren Will Attempt To Block Trump’s Argentina Bailout - NewsBreak

“For Trump, the leader of Argentina is more important than American families struggling with rising costs for health care,” the Democratic senator will say

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 5h

January 1st, 2027. They are deciding cost increases now, even if the ACA Medicaid subsidy is extended. These are Pharmacy Benefit Managers who both parties should go after.

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Malachy Discontent @malachydiscontent.bsky.social · 6h

R&B trailblazer D'Angelo passed from Pancreatic Cancer, aged 51 today.