One year ago today, police in an open carry state killed a black boy playing with his toy gun in a park. #TamirRice https://t.co/tGRE1lKOlc
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Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) November 22, 2025Posts Tagged ‘tweets
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This was going to be a far different essay. It was going to be a very top heavy view of the slide towards fascism which is taking place in the GOP primary race
But then I saw a tweet by Matthew J. Dowd.
I will admit this: I had no idea who this person was until yesterday. Then I learned he was a fluffer for the Bush clan. Everything fell into place then.
Continue reading ‘The precious petal apologists for fascism’
I am going to tell you guys the process of how I became an refugee admitted to the United States of American and how long it actually is.
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Arnessa (@Rrrrnessa) November 18, 2025****
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Tweets Of The Day
"If folks wanna pop off..." 😂 I'm gonna miss Obama. https://t.co/oQecLlUQic
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munchma quchi. (@DillonJaden) November 16, 2025Holy shit, this Obama quote. theguardian.com/us-news/2015/n… https://t.co/l1Yj3Kjn9e
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Andy Baio (@waxpancake) November 18, 2025****
We are not going to war today.
Today I give thanks that Barack Obama is president.
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Ian Millhiser (@imillhiser) November 18, 2025hells yeah! this hits refugees right where it hurts most: their desperate need for safety and housing! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 twitter.com/randpaul/statu…
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joe mande (@JoeMande) November 18, 2025****
The more things change, the more they stay the same
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Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Gina Rodriguez, Mindy Kaling, Ming-Na Wen, Laverne Cox where are these women? twitter.com/THR/status/667…
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(@BlackGirlNerds) November 18, 2025Diversity in Hollywood - "Let's have someone wear red" twitter.com/thr/status/667…
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Lexi Alexander (@Lexialex) November 18, 2025****
The only thing whiter than the Oscars are @THR roundtables.
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Saeed Jones (@theferocity) November 18, 2025****
This excuse tho--->THR explains its 'appalling' all-white actress cover cnnmon.ie/1YgzVKc via @CNNMoney
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(@BlackGirlNerds) November 18, 2025****
African American kid looks at White House: I can be President!
Looks at cover of @THR: But I can't be an actor....? https://t.co/ozt6dA6RNy
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 18, 2025****
So to be clear: None of the 5 Paris attackers identified so far is Syrian. nytimes.com/interactive/20… nytimes.com/live/paris-att…
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Anne Barnard (@ABarnardNYT) November 18, 2025Start here. Not one refugee resettled in US has committed an act of terrorism. 1.5m from Middle East since 2001 twitter.com/ishaantharoor/…
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SPLC (@splcenter) November 17, 2025****
When a double suicide bombing rocked Beirut, there was no global outpouring of sympathy nyti.ms/1MLpLxj https://t.co/Q2bbwBZxHJ
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The New York Times (@nytimes) November 16, 2025Beirut, also a site of deadly attacks, feels forgotten amid world's solidarity for Paris nyti.ms/1Oa44X1 https://t.co/EsyZaHN04R
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The New York Times (@nytimes) November 15, 2025
President Barack Obama presents a Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry to Army Captain Florent A. Groberg (Ret.) during a ceremony at the White House. Captain Groberg received the Medal of Honor for attempting to push a suicide bomber away from harming his patrol while serving as a Personal Security Detachment Commander for Task Force Mountain Warrior, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during combat operations in Asadabad, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on August 8, 2012. He was severely injured from his courageous actions
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This is an American hero: Capt. Groberg put it all on the line for his team. On his worst day, he gave us his best. https://t.co/WdWAPswJpE
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President Obama (@POTUS) November 12, 2025****
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President Barack Obama participates in a full honor wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day in Arlington, Virginia. The tomb contains the remains of an unidentified soldier from World War I and crypts of unknowns from World War II, Korea and Vietnam are set next to the tomb
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Today, we honor the incredible men and women who have served our country. Their sacrifice and selflessness is second to none.
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President Obama (@POTUS) November 11, 2025****
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Of our many commitments, we have one sacred obligation—to prepare those we send to war and care for them when they come home. #VeteransDay
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Vice President Biden (@VP) November 11, 2025****
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President Barack Obama is saluted by retired Navy Vice Adm. Norbert Ryan Jr. as he arrives to speak at the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington
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"We ask so much of our service members and their families. Your resilience and grit should be celebrated." -Dr. Biden #VeteransDay
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Dr. Jill Biden (@DrBiden) November 11, 2025****
First Lady Michelle Obama applauds Capt. Capt. Rolana Brown of High Point, N.C., during a luncheon for military women, active-duty service members and veterans, spouses and caregivers, at the Vice President’s official residence at the Naval Observatory. Capt. Brown is commander of Echo Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion at Fort Eustis
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Today and every day I am so incredibly thankful for the service and sacrifice of our veterans. -mo #JoiningForces https://t.co/xBbrX31Ryw
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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) November 11, 2025****
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A Tweet Or Two
President #BarackObama is our Ally of the Year and cover of the #Out100: bit.ly/1GUPDX9 https://t.co/89UZytobYP
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Out Magazine (@outmagazine) November 10, 2025#BarackObama is the 1st U.S. president to be photographed for an #LGBT publication: bit.ly/1Mxsavn #Out100 https://t.co/Tdd8KJtKqq
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Out Magazine (@outmagazine) November 10, 2025****
White House to appeal federal court ruling against Obama's deportation policies, taking the case to Supreme Court lat.ms/1PAeVv1
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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 10, 2025Half of immigrants in state illegally could be eligible for Medi-Cal expansion, study finds lat.ms/1Qf0NJ4 https://t.co/vcs2CDKWEr
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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 10, 2025****
In 1935, Lloyd Gaines became the 1st AA student to disrupt racially unjust rules at #Mizzou. #ConcernedStudent1950 https://t.co/yFG2FHQHxF
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Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) November 09, 2025Gaines challenged the denial of his #Mizzou law app all the way to SCOTUS. He won in 1938: to.pbs.org/1MkC7Jh #ConcernedStudent1950
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Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) November 09, 2025****
Allen Toussaint, legendary New Orleans musician, dies at 77 lat.ms/1kmRkma https://t.co/eKG064YGrV
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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 10, 2025Remembering Allen Toussaint, the legendary songwriter, producer, arranger and performer: usat.ly/1WLaD9T https://t.co/z7cfHS68fs
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USA TODAY (@USATODAY) November 10, 2025****
Big news! This #VeteransDay @Uber and @Lyft are donating free rides for veterans. Learn more from @JoiningForces: go.wh.gov/Veterans
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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) November 10, 2025Happy 240th birthday, @USMC. Thank you to all those who protect our nation, and our freedom #SemperFi https://t.co/X8bKGO2Bjs
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Vice President Biden (@VP) November 10, 2025****
"For the first time, more than 90% of Americans are covered" —@POTUS: go.wh.gov/AiDgSq #GetCovered #ACAWorks https://t.co/uQrBM8z0gJ
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 07, 2025Obama considered scientific consensus and future generations of Americans when he nixed the #KeystoneXL pipeline. nyti.ms/1MgLJV9
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NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) November 07, 2025****
Saying no to the #KeystoneXL pipeline makes Obama the global leader fighting climate change. nyti.ms/1RCXjO3 https://t.co/bMZwneIz6c
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NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) November 06, 2025This is what a lame_duck looks like... https://t.co/Dn2mZXAZGf
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Pretty Foot (@PrettyFootWoman) November 06, 2025****
SCOTUS made it harder to sue police for deadly force against fleeing suspects unless injustice is “beyond debate” lat.ms/1lgUmsk
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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 10, 2025Los Angeles fast food workers join nationwide “Fight for 15” protest and strike today lat.ms/1O1K3Si https://t.co/W8fWqgOqzA
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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 10, 2025****
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Donna NoShock (@NoShock) November 06, 2025No connection, no problem: Google Maps navigation is now available offline lat.ms/1HvbSmD https://t.co/Lxp2oV39Zb
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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 10, 2025****
1500 Berkeley high students march to protest against racist messages and lynching threat: buff.ly/1WBK7Qa https://t.co/G05YansTx1
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The Root (@TheRoot) November 06, 2025Why do people talk negatively about "Black culture" in schools but don't call it "White culture" when talking about school shootings.
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Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) November 06, 2025****
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