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Disabled, Michigan native, U of M and Wayne State U. alum, MSW, progressive, music lover,♏ She/her
#BlackLivesMatter
#BlackLivesMatter
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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"He’s been stolen from us."
Jsané Tyler's cousin Keith Porter, Jr. was shot and killed outside of his apartment complex in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve by an off-duty ICE agent who also lived in the building.
More: https://www.democracynow.org/2026/1/13/keith_porter_jr_ice_shooting
Jsané Tyler's cousin Keith Porter, Jr. was shot and killed outside of his apartment complex in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve by an off-duty ICE agent who also lived in the building.
More: https://www.democracynow.org/2026/1/13/keith_porter_jr_ice_shooting
January 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM
"He’s been stolen from us."
Jsané Tyler's cousin Keith Porter, Jr. was shot and killed outside of his apartment complex in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve by an off-duty ICE agent who also lived in the building.
More: https://www.democracynow.org/2026/1/13/keith_porter_jr_ice_shooting
Jsané Tyler's cousin Keith Porter, Jr. was shot and killed outside of his apartment complex in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve by an off-duty ICE agent who also lived in the building.
More: https://www.democracynow.org/2026/1/13/keith_porter_jr_ice_shooting
The NFL must act NOW to stop ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime sign.moveon.org/petitions/su...
NFL: No ICE at the 2026 Super Bowl!
The @NFL must act NOW to stop Trump's ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime
sign.moveon.org
January 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The NFL must act NOW to stop ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime sign.moveon.org/petitions/su...
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong.
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
Unilever: Stop silencing Ben & Jerry’s ice cream NOW!
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong.
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's...
sign.moveon.org
January 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong.
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 1️⃣: A song that instantly puts you in a good mood
youtu.be/GmZ5cBVWXOE?...
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 1️⃣: A song that instantly puts you in a good mood
youtu.be/GmZ5cBVWXOE?...
January 1, 2026 at 10:56 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 1️⃣: A song that instantly puts you in a good mood
youtu.be/GmZ5cBVWXOE?...
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 1️⃣: A song that instantly puts you in a good mood
youtu.be/GmZ5cBVWXOE?...
December 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Rest In Power. 🕊
D’Angelo, the neo-soul trailblazer and modern visionary whose three albums were all heralded as classic works of art, has died at age 51.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
October 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Rest In Power. 🕊
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MICHIGAN: “Multiple people shot at a Mormon church 50 miles north of Detroit… church on fire…” apnews.com/article/morm...
September 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
MICHIGAN: “Multiple people shot at a Mormon church 50 miles north of Detroit… church on fire…” apnews.com/article/morm...
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Former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr is set to stand trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year old man and Congolese immigrant who was shot and killed by the officer three years ago.
What to know about the trial of an ex-Michigan cop charged in the killing of a Black motorist
Former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr is set to stand trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year old man and Congolese immigrant who was shot and killed by the officer three years ago.
bit.ly
April 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr is set to stand trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year old man and Congolese immigrant who was shot and killed by the officer three years ago.
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Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts to skip Eagles' White House visit with Trump
Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts to skip Eagles' White House visit with Trump
Eagles star running back, Saquon Barkley, came under fire for playing golf with Trump on Sunday.
www.axios.com
April 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Two suspects in the disappearance of a Detroit teen who had been missing for weeks before she was found dead are in custody, according to Michigan State Police.
2 suspects in custody after missing Detroit teen London Thomas found dead, police say
Two suspects in the disappearance of a Detroit teen who had been missing for weeks before she was found dead are in custody, according to Michigan State Police.
www.clickondetroit.com
April 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Two suspects in the disappearance of a Detroit teen who had been missing for weeks before she was found dead are in custody, according to Michigan State Police.
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The University of Michigan will eliminate its central diversity, equity and inclusion program, the school announced on Thursday.
University of Michigan to Scuttle Its Flagship D.E.I. Program
Michigan, once at the forefront of school diversity efforts, is rapidly changing course amid campus pushback and broad scrutiny by the Trump administration.
www.nytimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The University of Michigan will eliminate its central diversity, equity and inclusion program, the school announced on Thursday.
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R.I.P. Angie Stone and thank you for the music.
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” was killed early Saturday in a car crash.
apnews.com
March 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
R.I.P. Angie Stone and thank you for the music.
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NEW: Info gathered from Musk's 5 accomplishments email is expected to be run through an AI system to determine whether or not someone's work is mission-critical, according to three sources with knowledge of the system
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
DOGE will use AI to assess the responses from federal workers who were told to justify their jobs via email
The revelation comes as federal workers face a midnight deadline to respond to an email from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
www.nbcnews.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
NEW: Info gathered from Musk's 5 accomplishments email is expected to be run through an AI system to determine whether or not someone's work is mission-critical, according to three sources with knowledge of the system
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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Michigan House Republicans on Thursday proposed a rule that would deprive local governments from receiving discretionary state budget funding unless they pledge to cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts by the Trump administration.
My latest for @michiganadvance.com
My latest for @michiganadvance.com
Michigan House Republicans vow to bar state funding for ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ • Michigan Advance
Michigan House Republicans on Thursday proposed a rule that would deprive local governments from receiving discretionary state budget funding unless they pledge to cooperate with immigration enforceme...
michiganadvance.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Michigan House Republicans on Thursday proposed a rule that would deprive local governments from receiving discretionary state budget funding unless they pledge to cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts by the Trump administration.
My latest for @michiganadvance.com
My latest for @michiganadvance.com
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President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, fulfilling a campaign promise but raising the prospect of increase prices for American consumers.
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, raising prospect of higher costs for US consumers
President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, fulfilling a campaign promise but raising the prospect of increase prices for American consumers.
www.clickondetroit.com
February 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, fulfilling a campaign promise but raising the prospect of increase prices for American consumers.
Reasons, You Used To Love Me, Tears Away, Love Like This, Soon As I Get Home, Tears of Joy
January 4, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Reasons, You Used To Love Me, Tears Away, Love Like This, Soon As I Get Home, Tears of Joy
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Seriously? These 12 voters are stunned to discover the true implications of their Trump vote—now they're left wondering, "What have I done?"
www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/t...
www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/t...
People Are Sharing Stories Of Trump Voters In Their Life Who Regret Their Vote, And Yiiikes
"'I didn't think he'd do that,' is what she says. She says she regrets it, 'But what can I do now?'"
www.buzzfeed.com
December 5, 2024 at 4:39 AM
Seriously? These 12 voters are stunned to discover the true implications of their Trump vote—now they're left wondering, "What have I done?"
www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/t...
www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/t...
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I wish we could be more mature in our thinking generally. Unfortunately, we haven’t returned to that point of a more critical mass. I attribute part of the problem to the steady erosion of literacy and deep, contemplative study. The information glut, combined with short attention spans, led to this.
December 4, 2024 at 2:30 AM
I wish we could be more mature in our thinking generally. Unfortunately, we haven’t returned to that point of a more critical mass. I attribute part of the problem to the steady erosion of literacy and deep, contemplative study. The information glut, combined with short attention spans, led to this.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "There has been no oppression for the white man in this country ... it is white men on this side of the aisle telling us, people of color on this side of the aisle, that y'all are the ones being oppressed."
November 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "There has been no oppression for the white man in this country ... it is white men on this side of the aisle telling us, people of color on this side of the aisle, that y'all are the ones being oppressed."
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America: You can have a competent woman as President or you can have Trump and years of chaos and death.
Trump voters: We choose chaos and death.
America: Yup. Same as it ever was.
Trump voters: We choose chaos and death.
America: Yup. Same as it ever was.
November 19, 2024 at 11:46 PM
America: You can have a competent woman as President or you can have Trump and years of chaos and death.
Trump voters: We choose chaos and death.
America: Yup. Same as it ever was.
Trump voters: We choose chaos and death.
America: Yup. Same as it ever was.
November 17, 2024 at 2:52 AM
November 17, 2024 at 2:39 AM