deray

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[deray @deray]

Today Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed into law SB822/HB467, the most comprehensive change to parole in MD since parole began. We worked on this legislation for two years — from conception to drafting and advocacy. And now it’s the law!

For the first time, it guarantees that there’s a guaranteed and predictable hearing schedule for every parole eligible person, requires that hearings are recorded, proactively gives incarcerated people their parole files for review, requires that specific data is made public about the parole process yearly, and requires a rationale be provided for each decision.

[𝓔𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓪 @elioralux]

A few years ago, my friends invited me on a ski trip.

I declined.

Couldn't afford it.

One of them immediately said:

"Come anyway."

I said no again.

He kept pushing.

Finally I admitted the truth:

"I have $43 in my bank account."

Nobody replied.

The group chat went silent.

A few minutes later one friend sent $50.

Then another sent $20.

Then another.

By the end of the night there was enough money for the trip.

I felt terrible.

I told them I'd pay everyone back.

One friend replied:

"Don't."

Another said:

"Just do it for somebody else when it's your turn."

That was 8 years ago.

I've paid for plane tickets.

Covered rent.

Bought groceries.

Helped people who never knew the story.

And honestly...

the most valuable thing my friends gave me wasn't the money.

It was the chance to stop feeling ashamed for needing help.

[Ameshia Cross @AmeshiaCross]

Its not by choice. They are broke.

[🇬🇩 @OhCoco]

The way Panera fell off needs to be studied. They almost made a comeback with that drink that was killing people.

[𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗲𝗲 ♛ @muheediva01]

Attractive people don’t struggle to meet people. They struggle to find people who aren’t actively trying to humble them.

[Film The Police LA @FilmThePoliceLA]

Another LAPD pursuit just ended in a crash.

Two ambulances requested.

[KTVU @KTVU]

A decline in car break-ins across Oakland is being welcomed as a public safety win, but it is also contributing to a downturn for some local auto glass repair businesses. https://t.co/14r7UeCpS1

[¥ @LAYSAINTLAURENT]

You cannot humble me… my confidence was not built from compliments.

[Variety @Variety]

Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Confront ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Who’s Booed Out of Theater, During Podcast Taping https://t.co/jzR6nbgmrB

[deray @deray]

Tonight was a really beautiful night.

[3peatPfizer @StanFritz]

Reposting so folks who don’t understand WFP can see @kaefair I was the Political Director at citizen action for 5 years, I voted on the racc on behalf of our members. Most affiliates are reflecting the desires of their members.

[3peatPfizer @StanFritz]

Last thing I will say. The Working Families party has suffered real consequences for doing the right thing. When everyone was terrified of Cuomo, we primaried him. And as a result he changed the threshold for 3rd parties.

[Bussy.™️ @DillonJaden]

Know your history!!! 🖤

[_Chase😈 @Ankara_inc]

J.R. Smith opens up about what it really meant when LeBron James vouched for him to join the Cavs.

Not just as a player, as a person.

He talks about how media narratives and past coaches had painted him a certain way, leaving him feeling misunderstood for years. LeBron, arguably the greatest player ever, choosing to stand behind his character meant more to him than any basketball endorsement ever could.

“It wasn’t even about the basketball… it was him vouching for me as a person”

[Melanie D'Arrigo @DarrigoMelanie]

Ken Griffin lives in Florida.

[Ivan Bates - Baltimore City State's Attorney @ivanjbates]

Baltimore, I hope I have earned your support over these past four years and can count on your vote. Here are some great public servants that I hope you will consider voting for as well!

Early in-person voting may have ended, but you still have two ways to vote and make your voice heard.

You may submit your mail-in ballot by, or vote in-person on, Tuesday June 23, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at your local polling location.

Find your polling location and more Maryland primary election information here:

https://t.co/8D4lZ4M2g5

[deray @deray]

I love my blackness. And yours.

[terrance @stickysweett1]

Happy Juneteenth

[Brian Allen @allenanalysis]

Maya Wiley says one of the most overlooked facts in the voting rights debate is that courts found Alabama intentionally discriminated against Black voters when drawing congressional districts.

Her criticism: despite those findings, the maps ultimately remained in place.

That's why she argues this isn't a history lesson.

It's a present-day fight.

[Taylor Lorenz @TaylorLorenz]

This is the same state government trying to force you to give over your ID and personal data to use Instagram

[Arkansas Times @ArkTimes]

Text messages prove Gov. Sarah Sanders and her staff knew the purchaser of a Fort Smith industrial property likely had nothing to do with China, but they carried on with the ruse anyway. https://t.co/5gm6DCJVbu