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Michael Pomerantz
@mdpesq.bsky.social
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Civil rights atty, music lover, Star Wars fan.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 2h
In Supreme Court Land, Fixing Discrimination Against Black Voters Is The Real Racism talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme...
In Supreme Court Land, Fixing Discrimination Against Black Voters Is The Real Racism
A central grievance motivating today’s conservative legal movement — and the Republican...
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 2h
He’s not helping the situation. He might be helping himself, but he’s not making the world a better place with this political tack
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 21h
His cubicle was hacked.
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Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH @geauxgabrielle.bsky.social · 21h
ONE MONTH LEFT!

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Awards are ONLY open to American women impacted by incarceration.

All winners receive $10,000 EACH! Subscription to our newsletter is required
THE PERRY SECOND CHANCES SCHOLARSHIP 854.000 vailable 'Everyone Deserves A Second Chance!' - Gabrielle Angelique Perry, MPH, Founder & Executive Director The mission of The Perry 'Second Chances' Scholarship is to annually provide fiscal resources to formerly incarcerated women and the daughters of anyone who has been impacted by incarceration. women who are currently enrolled or recently accepted into an accredited 2-to-4-year educational institution will be given a one-time, $10,000 scholarship, paid directly to their institutions, to support their education & needs in order to thrive in their educational endeavors. Applications open 11.15.2025 and close 2.27.2026, at www.theperryscholarship.org Learn more at thurmanperryfoundation.org
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 21h
I hope you're right. Making Americans choose between nazis and non-nazis used to be a no-brainer.
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 21h
For the moment, I have some pride in my alma mater.
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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 21h
Brown rejected the compact!

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 1d
It would be nice if people who hate immigrants could get a little more familiar with the English language.
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 1d
Democratic leaders should not be afraid of Graham Platner.
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 1d
This is the government’s version of a creepy white van with “free candy” written on the side.
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meat stains @petegain.es · 1d
Fuck you @government
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 1d
It’s nuts, but I remember when cockroaches stayed hidden. Now they’re out and they’re everywhere. Are any elected Republicans even saying this is bad? Don’t they just call it **checks notes** free speech?
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 1d
Recently finished “All the Sinners Bleed” by @blacktopkid.bsky.social. It’s an absolute page turner that has the social context woven into every page of the thrilling narrative.
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 1d
Politico: “obviously we’re not responsible for any of this”
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Jody Avirgan @jodyavirgan.com · 1d
Kind of amazing that the photo Politico used of one of these folks -- the one who made a joke about gas chambers -- is from an event that Politico sponsored last summer.
Peter Giunta participates in a CNN-POLITICO Grill discussion at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, July 16, 2024. | Rod Lamkey Jr. for POLITICO
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 15d
SCOTUS Lets Cook Stay on Fed Board Despite Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her, At Least For Now talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme...
SCOTUS Lets Cook Stay on Fed Board Despite Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her, At Least For Now
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to keep fired Governor Lisa Cook on...
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 15d
Wow. That didn't take long.
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Commissioner Cathy Engelbert 'likely' to leave WNBA after CBA negotiations, per report
According to Sports Business Journal, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is likely to leave the league following its upcoming CBA negotiations.
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Caleb Dume @thacalebdume.bsky.social · 16d
I was just listening to her while cooking yesterday. Happy birthday to the GOAT.
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Albumism @albumism.com · 16d
Happy Birthday Patrice Rushen! Explore her musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/PRushenHBD
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 16d
I'm glad this article notes the pressure on lawyers to use AI. But the dream of getting paid by your client and having AI do the work is pretty silly. www.404media.co/18-lawyers-c...
18 Lawyers Caught Using AI Explain Why They Did It
Lawyers blame IT, family emergencies, their own poor judgment, their assistants, illness, and more.
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 16d
Also, it's a good opportunity to make sure they will support indefinitely suspending elections throughout the USA.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d
Trump: "I'm gonna be meeting with generals and admirals and with leaders, and if I don't like somebody, I'm gonna fire them right on the spot."
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 17d
So, he can still take votes from Cuomo.
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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 17d
Adams’ name will remain on the ballot, which was finalized earlier this month and already mailed to some absentee voters.
Eric Adams Drops Out of Race for Mayor, Refuses to Endorse Rivals
Lagging badly in polls, the mayor confirmed in a video that he’s suspending his campaign after weeks of denying he was considering an exit.
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 17d
I guess the end of the #eagles game is a little more interesting than I thought.
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 17d
I’m expecting big things from the WNBA today.
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 17d
It’s looking like I may not have to pay very close attention to the second half of this football game.
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Kylie Cheung @kylietcheung.bsky.social · 17d
RIP Eric Adams campaign. you taught me that it's ok to be weird
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 17d
I’m not much of a football fan, but my tv says this Buccaneers team is 3-0. Doesn’t look it right now.
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 21d
Unidentified fishy smell in DelCo. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SGBksv/
It's the smell that has people talking in parts of Haverford Township. Sources in emergency management confirmed that they are receiving numerous calls to the 911 center in Delaware County about a sus...
TikTok video by CBS Philadelphia
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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 22d
Not that it's helped the rest of us. Still, very entertaining.
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