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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 23h

NBC News has reportedly eliminated its NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino and NBC OUT teams

NBC News’ 150 Layoffs Gut Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ Diversity Teams

The cuts affected teams across the NBC News operation and came as the network no longer needed to support two different news operations. MSNBC has begun growing its own newsroom, hiring swaths of tale...

www.thewrap.com

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 1d

My son said too often these kinds of takes come from older white men and it tracks.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the layoffs have brought a human cost that cannot be tolerated.

Judge pauses shutdown layoffs at more than 30 federal agencies

In a hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the layoffs have brought a human cost that cannot be tolerated.

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 1d

To be clear:

LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.

The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.

This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 2d

This. And this again.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d

D'Angelo has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former manager says. He was 51

D'Angelo Dead at 51

Grammy-winning R&B soul singer D'Angelo is dead from pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.

www.tmz.com

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 2d

Microsoft really shat the bed when they stopped having Minesweeper and Solitaire included with Windows. I have to find and download it now?

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 5d

Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c

Tweet from Fred Wellman: “Weird. I was told it’s a war zone.”
Below is a Time Out Chicago post showing a scenic city skyline at sunset with the text: “Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year.”

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 5d

Diane Keaton, famed for roles in “Father of the Bride,” “First Wives Club” and more, has died at 79

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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DPalm @dpalm66.bsky.social · 5d

Is HOME a place, person, or just a feeling?

On the heels of a weekend spent at Camp Laney, we get reflected on what in our lives keeps us grounded, makes us feel safe and pushes us to grasp for more.

Listen/Watch/Share/Subscribe

And let us help you find your way HOME

youtu.be/0bxTzHV8j_s?...

Episode 16 | What is Home?

YouTube video by Life, Love, & Real Estate

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Independent C-SPAN caller to Rep. Mark Alford: "You're taking credit for $50b that you just gave to the hospital industry. That's after you took away $150b. You don't take credit for just giving back a little bit of money after taking away so much. So quit lying. It just makes you look horrible."

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 6d

That took entirely too long

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 6d

Drake’s federal defamation suit against Universal Music Group has been thrown out of court, TMZ reports

Drake's Federal Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over 'Not Like Us' Dismissed

Drake just took a big legal loss against his own record label ... because his federal defamation suit against Universal Music Group has been thrown out of court.

www.tmz.com

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Caleb Dume @thacalebdume.bsky.social · 7d

I finally had the time to read Dr. Butler's book, "White Evangelical Racism," this summer. One of the best and most insightful reads this year.

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 7d

Wednesday #WIP #doubleknitting #knitting #knitsky

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 8d

One of my favorite quotes I’ve heard across some of these short Chinese dramas:

“To be merciful to those who hurt you is the greatest cruelty to yourself.”

They really do use your mercy to continue to hurt you.

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Humor For Resistance @funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social · 9d

Taylor Sanders

crazy how a country with $37T in debt is giving me a credit score. read the room

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 8d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 9d

Nope they need to keep that same energy. The internet is forever as are screenshots

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Darth Kriss @insanityreport.bsky.social · 9d

Except they did vote for it. Despite all the people telling that’s what’s they were supporting and voting for. They laughed and considering “owning the libs” as part of the appeal. They PROUDLY voted for it

They should be given zero off ramp. They supported fascism for clout and money

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 9d

“I voted for none of this."

Prominent influencers, including Theo Von, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Schulz, are starting to distance themselves from the president they helped propel to the White House.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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DPalm @dpalm66.bsky.social · 9d

If you were subscribed to the podcast, you'd be listening to @shannab.bsky.social make a perfect analogy between Texas football and Taylor Swift.

Better listen/watch/share/subscribe to hear it!

youtu.be/jTxb4goyvdc?...

Turmoil in the WNBA, Grand Theft Indianapolis, Penn State as Tim Riggins

YouTube video by Unanimous Decision

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 9d

Still it took entirely too long for him to be ousted

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 9d

THE CHICKENS ARE FINALLY COMING HOME TO ROOST

Ryan Walters is out & the investigation floodgates just opened. The Oklahoma AG launched a full audit of Walters’ entire tenure as Superintendent, and it’s about damn time.

Also the education dept website’s being scrubbed of his culture-war nonsense.
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10 ROWS A DAY @10rowsaday.bsky.social · 9d

If you have selvedge stitches at the sides of your project, attach the new yarn after you work the selvedges. This way, the pattern at the side edges will not get interrupted.

For more details
www.10rowsaday.com/join-yarn

#knitting #knit
#crochet
#handmade
#beginnerknitter
#justknitting

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 9d

Took me six times starting over but I finally figured out how to double knit off a chart #knitsky #knitting #doubleknitting

Double knitted swatch in orange and white

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 9d