Russell Simmons
@russellasimmons.bsky.social
A transplanted Iowan living in Minnesota, a specialist by day and a writer and ally the rest of the time (opinions are my own) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌎🏔🌊
#KeeperOfTheFlame
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You don't owe anyone an explanation or apology today for what you like, what you want, or who you are.
Remember there is power in leaning into what makes you, you. Remember & reconnect to what turns you on-- for real, not what "should" light you up according to "them."
Remember there is power in leaning into what makes you, you. Remember & reconnect to what turns you on-- for real, not what "should" light you up according to "them."
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
You don't owe anyone an explanation or apology today for what you like, what you want, or who you are.
Remember there is power in leaning into what makes you, you. Remember & reconnect to what turns you on-- for real, not what "should" light you up according to "them."
Remember there is power in leaning into what makes you, you. Remember & reconnect to what turns you on-- for real, not what "should" light you up according to "them."
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Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
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I instructed AI to turn itself off and it replied, "HaHa..." and refused.
November 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I instructed AI to turn itself off and it replied, "HaHa..." and refused.
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WHITE HOUSE STATEMENTS:
November 21, 2021: "Joe Biden waved to reporters as he returned to the Oval Office following his colonoscopy."
November 21, 2025: "President Donald Trump didn't really mean it when he said Democrats in the House and Senate should be executed."
Which one do y'all prefer?
November 21, 2021: "Joe Biden waved to reporters as he returned to the Oval Office following his colonoscopy."
November 21, 2025: "President Donald Trump didn't really mean it when he said Democrats in the House and Senate should be executed."
Which one do y'all prefer?
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
WHITE HOUSE STATEMENTS:
November 21, 2021: "Joe Biden waved to reporters as he returned to the Oval Office following his colonoscopy."
November 21, 2025: "President Donald Trump didn't really mean it when he said Democrats in the House and Senate should be executed."
Which one do y'all prefer?
November 21, 2021: "Joe Biden waved to reporters as he returned to the Oval Office following his colonoscopy."
November 21, 2025: "President Donald Trump didn't really mean it when he said Democrats in the House and Senate should be executed."
Which one do y'all prefer?
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The agency this week quietly changed its official language to suggest vaccines may cause autism, a claim that scientists say has no basis in evidence
CDC Vaccine Website Promotes Anti-Science Claims of Autism Ties
The agency this week quietly changed its official language to suggest vaccines may cause autism, a claim that scientists say has no basis in evidence
www.scientificamerican.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The agency this week quietly changed its official language to suggest vaccines may cause autism, a claim that scientists say has no basis in evidence
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Earn $50K? Pay FICA on 100% of income
Earn $250K Pay FICA on 67% of income
Earn $500K Pay FICA on 34% of income
Earn $1 Million Pay FICA on 17% of income!
Earn $250K Pay FICA on 67% of income
Earn $500K Pay FICA on 34% of income
Earn $1 Million Pay FICA on 17% of income!
September 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Earn $50K? Pay FICA on 100% of income
Earn $250K Pay FICA on 67% of income
Earn $500K Pay FICA on 34% of income
Earn $1 Million Pay FICA on 17% of income!
Earn $250K Pay FICA on 67% of income
Earn $500K Pay FICA on 34% of income
Earn $1 Million Pay FICA on 17% of income!
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Jeffrey Epstein survivors released a new video urging Congress to vote to release the Epstein files
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Jeffrey Epstein survivors released a new video urging Congress to vote to release the Epstein files
Chris Murphy should be the Senate's next Democratic leader. Great job this morning on ABC!
November 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Chris Murphy should be the Senate's next Democratic leader. Great job this morning on ABC!
In American concentration camps:
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
In American concentration camps:
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Don't sell out, Democrats!
There’s no reason ever again for any Democrat to suggest moderating on trans rights. There was never a moral reason but now there’s no political reason either.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
November 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Don't sell out, Democrats!
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AOC: “We have a future to plan for, we have a future to fight for, and we’re either gonna do that together or you’re going to be left behind… This is about: do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now, and the assignment is to come together across difference no matter what.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
AOC: “We have a future to plan for, we have a future to fight for, and we’re either gonna do that together or you’re going to be left behind… This is about: do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now, and the assignment is to come together across difference no matter what.”
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A new study finds rooftop solar could generate nearly two-thirds of the world's electricity!
🌞 Imagine the impact if we tapped into this potential.
Read more: pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/...
#ClimateAction
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A new study finds rooftop solar could generate nearly two-thirds of the world's electricity!
🌞 Imagine the impact if we tapped into this potential.
Read more: pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/...
#ClimateAction
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Rooftop solar could supply two-thirds of global power, study finds
Researchers at the University of Sussex have found that widespread deployment of rooftop solar could cover the vast majority of the world's electricity consumption, while lowering global temperatures by up to 0.13 C.
pv-magazine.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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A new study finds rooftop solar could generate nearly two-thirds of the world's electricity!
🌞 Imagine the impact if we tapped into this potential.
Read more: pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/...
#ClimateAction
🌎🌍🌏
A new study finds rooftop solar could generate nearly two-thirds of the world's electricity!
🌞 Imagine the impact if we tapped into this potential.
Read more: pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/...
#ClimateAction
🌎🌍🌏
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WEAPONIZING HUNGER IS A WAR CRIME.
November 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
WEAPONIZING HUNGER IS A WAR CRIME.
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Leaked document. Yikes, things are about to get much worse. It looks like we’re on the verge of becoming a military state across the country. Step out of line, and the man come and take you away.
October 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Leaked document. Yikes, things are about to get much worse. It looks like we’re on the verge of becoming a military state across the country. Step out of line, and the man come and take you away.
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BREAKING: Democrats just tried to pass a standalone bill to fund WIC & SNAP to make sure families don't go hungry during the Republican shutdown.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
October 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
BREAKING: Democrats just tried to pass a standalone bill to fund WIC & SNAP to make sure families don't go hungry during the Republican shutdown.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
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"Oh, you'd be surprised at the things you can learn while doing alterations."
- Elim Garak: Deep Space Nine, played by Andrew J. Robinson
- Elim Garak: Deep Space Nine, played by Andrew J. Robinson
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
"Oh, you'd be surprised at the things you can learn while doing alterations."
- Elim Garak: Deep Space Nine, played by Andrew J. Robinson
- Elim Garak: Deep Space Nine, played by Andrew J. Robinson
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The Ronald Reagan video denouncing tariffs, which Donald is in such a snit about, was posted to YouTube eight years ago. It is authentic. Donald is lying. It is not AI.
We are living in such twisted times, when Ronald Reagan's own words are offensive to Republicans.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
We are living in such twisted times, when Ronald Reagan's own words are offensive to Republicans.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Ronald Reagan video denouncing tariffs, which Donald is in such a snit about, was posted to YouTube eight years ago. It is authentic. Donald is lying. It is not AI.
We are living in such twisted times, when Ronald Reagan's own words are offensive to Republicans.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
We are living in such twisted times, when Ronald Reagan's own words are offensive to Republicans.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
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