Aisha K. Staggers
@akstaggers.bsky.social
Prince fan and Writer featured in NY Review of Books, HuffPost, Paper Magazine, MTV News, etc. Author of the upcoming book, "The Infallibe Fannie Freeman." Co-host Primetime Saturday w/Aisha & LaLa! Find my work on Medium. No DMs unless I know you.
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Aisha K. Staggers
@akstaggers.bsky.social
· Aug 11
We Are a Country of Assholes
The wealthiest asshole in America, Elon Musk.
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"We scream about freedom while we vote for fascists. We call ourselves 'pro-life' while cheering on the death penalty, forced birth, and militarized police. We are a country of contradictions, yes—but mostly, we are a country of assholes."
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On thos day, November 14, 1965, The Supremes' "I Hear a Symphony" was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song spent 2 wks at the top of the charts and was the group's 6th number-one hit and marked a more orchestral and sophisticated sound for The Supremes.
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The Supremes- I Hear A Symphony
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November 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
On thos day, November 14, 1965, The Supremes' "I Hear a Symphony" was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song spent 2 wks at the top of the charts and was the group's 6th number-one hit and marked a more orchestral and sophisticated sound for The Supremes.
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what do you mean “claim”???? HE TOLD US HE CALLED FUCKING ICE
Well that's an interesting way to cover the story, NYT.
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
what do you mean “claim”???? HE TOLD US HE CALLED FUCKING ICE
I saw these from a link. The same folks who want to "free R. Kelly" are the same type of people who knew their nasty, rapey uncle was molesting kids and said nothing OR blamed a 10 yr old for the crimes of an adult because she "looked" older or was decided to be "fast." I hate these people.
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I saw these from a link. The same folks who want to "free R. Kelly" are the same type of people who knew their nasty, rapey uncle was molesting kids and said nothing OR blamed a 10 yr old for the crimes of an adult because she "looked" older or was decided to be "fast." I hate these people.
A smart man would shut up.
An innocent man won't run from truth. A man who jokes about incest, just wouldn't look at their own kid that way. And a principled man cares about ppl's suffering.
Trump is not a smart man. He is not an innocent man. He would date his daughter. He has ZERO principles.
An innocent man won't run from truth. A man who jokes about incest, just wouldn't look at their own kid that way. And a principled man cares about ppl's suffering.
Trump is not a smart man. He is not an innocent man. He would date his daughter. He has ZERO principles.
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
A smart man would shut up.
An innocent man won't run from truth. A man who jokes about incest, just wouldn't look at their own kid that way. And a principled man cares about ppl's suffering.
Trump is not a smart man. He is not an innocent man. He would date his daughter. He has ZERO principles.
An innocent man won't run from truth. A man who jokes about incest, just wouldn't look at their own kid that way. And a principled man cares about ppl's suffering.
Trump is not a smart man. He is not an innocent man. He would date his daughter. He has ZERO principles.
I have ONE medication that costs $2,000; I couldn't afford that with just $2000.
What happens if there's another pandemic? He didn't handle the last one well.
I worry about ppl on dialysis and cancer patients.
Biggie Smallhands needs to shut up like he did when asked about the Epstein emails.
What happens if there's another pandemic? He didn't handle the last one well.
I worry about ppl on dialysis and cancer patients.
Biggie Smallhands needs to shut up like he did when asked about the Epstein emails.
$2000 isnt going to provide much care. Perfect to be called T**mp Care.
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I have ONE medication that costs $2,000; I couldn't afford that with just $2000.
What happens if there's another pandemic? He didn't handle the last one well.
I worry about ppl on dialysis and cancer patients.
Biggie Smallhands needs to shut up like he did when asked about the Epstein emails.
What happens if there's another pandemic? He didn't handle the last one well.
I worry about ppl on dialysis and cancer patients.
Biggie Smallhands needs to shut up like he did when asked about the Epstein emails.
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$2000 isnt going to provide much care. Perfect to be called T**mp Care.
November 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
$2000 isnt going to provide much care. Perfect to be called T**mp Care.
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Yes, but use the word Dictatorship, so we can stop normalizing them and wake people up. Everyone knows you don’t vote a dictator out. The journalists here all normalize them with “gov, GOP, admin, President…” it’s GOP Dictatorship, Dictator
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Yes, but use the word Dictatorship, so we can stop normalizing them and wake people up. Everyone knows you don’t vote a dictator out. The journalists here all normalize them with “gov, GOP, admin, President…” it’s GOP Dictatorship, Dictator
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Along with the 100s of other things Democrats need to prepare, they also need to get the ACA improvement bill prepped and ready. Do the work NOW so that when they take over they have something that fixes what we know is not a great structure.
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Along with the 100s of other things Democrats need to prepare, they also need to get the ACA improvement bill prepped and ready. Do the work NOW so that when they take over they have something that fixes what we know is not a great structure.
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Extend the damn subsidies one year. It's beyond stupid to finally get to talking about changes to the health insurance system a couple weeks before open enrollment ends. Companies need to program updates. Doing it overnight will be an accuracy disaster. Revise in haste and repent at leisure.
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Extend the damn subsidies one year. It's beyond stupid to finally get to talking about changes to the health insurance system a couple weeks before open enrollment ends. Companies need to program updates. Doing it overnight will be an accuracy disaster. Revise in haste and repent at leisure.
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These fuckin people 😒
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
These fuckin people 😒
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Will MAGA realize that sending the ACA subsidy directly to the recipient also be taxed as income?
The only thing that changes is rebranding it from Obamacare to Trumpcare!
The only thing that changes is rebranding it from Obamacare to Trumpcare!
House Republicans float bill mirroring Trump's health care demands
The Ways and Means Committee could move ahead with legislation that would align with the president's calls to redirect insurance subsidies to Obamacare enrollees.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Will MAGA realize that sending the ACA subsidy directly to the recipient also be taxed as income?
The only thing that changes is rebranding it from Obamacare to Trumpcare!
The only thing that changes is rebranding it from Obamacare to Trumpcare!
🤣 You gotta know old school R&B to get this one.
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
🤣 You gotta know old school R&B to get this one.
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She said about 30 residential buildings were targeted, five people were taken to hospital, including a pregnant woman, and several children were hurt.
“Now it is also Trump’s war. If he does not show strength, he will go down in history as a weak president...”
Cruel and weak will be his legacy.
“Now it is also Trump’s war. If he does not show strength, he will go down in history as a weak president...”
Cruel and weak will be his legacy.
Russian attacks on Kyiv ‘calculated and wicked’, says Zelenskyy
Pictures posted on social media showed different sites in flames and residents gathering in rubble-strewn streets outside apartment buildings
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
She said about 30 residential buildings were targeted, five people were taken to hospital, including a pregnant woman, and several children were hurt.
“Now it is also Trump’s war. If he does not show strength, he will go down in history as a weak president...”
Cruel and weak will be his legacy.
“Now it is also Trump’s war. If he does not show strength, he will go down in history as a weak president...”
Cruel and weak will be his legacy.
AI is going too far.
The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power: on.nbc10.com/7XM8xrf
People can text with Jesus on a controversial new app. How does it work?
Artificial intelligence app Text With Jesus lets users chat with biblical figures and it is raising debate over faith and technology.
on.nbc10.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
AI is going too far.
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Someone, make this make sense.
Trump wants to attack Venezuela because the cartel must be stopped, yet he pardons drug traffickers here at home.
Something stinks here.
Trump wants to attack Venezuela because the cartel must be stopped, yet he pardons drug traffickers here at home.
Something stinks here.
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Someone, make this make sense.
Trump wants to attack Venezuela because the cartel must be stopped, yet he pardons drug traffickers here at home.
Something stinks here.
Trump wants to attack Venezuela because the cartel must be stopped, yet he pardons drug traffickers here at home.
Something stinks here.
@luriedanielfavors.bsky.social Stephen A Smith's talking like he's in the files!
November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
@luriedanielfavors.bsky.social Stephen A Smith's talking like he's in the files!
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These lies don’t work, guys.
People will accept most of the things you gaslight them about, but they know how much they spend to the penny.
People will accept most of the things you gaslight them about, but they know how much they spend to the penny.
Kevin Hassett lies shamelessly: "The price of groceries has gone up almost not at all this year."
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
These lies don’t work, guys.
People will accept most of the things you gaslight them about, but they know how much they spend to the penny.
People will accept most of the things you gaslight them about, but they know how much they spend to the penny.
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Courts should resist being used as a political tool and uphold the clear will of the people. Democracy is fragile, and every effort to subvert it should be met with clarity and condemnation.
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Courts should resist being used as a political tool and uphold the clear will of the people. Democracy is fragile, and every effort to subvert it should be met with clarity and condemnation.
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California’s voters deserve better. They deserve a system where their choices matter not one where politicians manipulate rules and maps until the outcome favors them.
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
California’s voters deserve better. They deserve a system where their choices matter not one where politicians manipulate rules and maps until the outcome favors them.
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In what has become a disturbingly familiar pattern, California Republicans have filed a lawsuit to block a congressional map that was already approved by voters. This isn’t a debate about fairness or legality it’s a blatant attempt to undermine the will of the people.
Republicans file lawsuit to block new congressional map approved by California voters
California Republicans have filed a lawsuit to block a new U.S. House map that voters just approved.
www.pbs.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In what has become a disturbingly familiar pattern, California Republicans have filed a lawsuit to block a congressional map that was already approved by voters. This isn’t a debate about fairness or legality it’s a blatant attempt to undermine the will of the people.
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Epstein survivor Haley Robson is saying what survivors have lived in silence: it’s enraging to watch Maxwell get grace, platforms, & preferential treatment while survivors get nothing. A system built to protect the powerful and abandon the people they hurt: corruption in real time.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Epstein survivor Haley Robson is saying what survivors have lived in silence: it’s enraging to watch Maxwell get grace, platforms, & preferential treatment while survivors get nothing. A system built to protect the powerful and abandon the people they hurt: corruption in real time.
What an asshole! Punishing ppl with families to feed and bills to pay when his boss could've paid them, but chose not to. He chose the wealthy over working ppl and now this "Real World" bonehead's going to screw them again as if it won't lead to a mass exodus.
www.businessinsider.com/air-traffic-...
www.businessinsider.com/air-traffic-...
Transportation Secretary says air traffic controllers who stopped working before missing pay could face consequences
Duffy said he was concerned about the "dedication" and "patriotism" of controllers who stopped working before missing their pay.
www.businessinsider.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
What an asshole! Punishing ppl with families to feed and bills to pay when his boss could've paid them, but chose not to. He chose the wealthy over working ppl and now this "Real World" bonehead's going to screw them again as if it won't lead to a mass exodus.
www.businessinsider.com/air-traffic-...
www.businessinsider.com/air-traffic-...
And he says it with a smug little smile...
Kevin Hassett on the October jobs report: "We'll maybe be able to concoct something, but we'll never actually know for sure what the unemployment rate was in October."
November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
And he says it with a smug little smile...
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Kevin Hassett on the October jobs report: "We'll maybe be able to concoct something, but we'll never actually know for sure what the unemployment rate was in October."
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Kevin Hassett on the October jobs report: "We'll maybe be able to concoct something, but we'll never actually know for sure what the unemployment rate was in October."