Nate

Chomp!

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

The day after Eric Posey performed at a Pride event in June 2022, an Idaho blogger falsely claimed that he had exposed himself, according to a lawsuit.

A jury unanimously agreed to award Posey nearly $1.176 million in damages. https://t.co/oJHknzsDCi

[Dolly Parton @DollyParton]

Happy 50th Anniversary to my song, “I Will Always Love you.” It will always hold a special place in my heart as I hope it does yours ❤️

[Eli McCann @EliMcCann]

In this house, we support David Archuleta, especially when he makes the shittiest people on this app upset by just being happy and freed from them.

[David Archuleta @DavidArchie]

We’ll go to #HellTogether… 🤝

My new single “Hell Together” comes out March 28th. Pre-save it now: https://t.co/bBOK1R45IA

[Tim Hogan @timjhogan]

Ok now that the speech is over can we go back once more and recognize how funny Biden’s reaction is here?

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

When you get to my age certain things become clearer than ever before.

My lifetime has taught me to embrace freedom, democracy, and a future based on the core values that have defined America.

Honesty.
Decency.
Dignity.
Equality.

[Erin Mendenhall @erinforslc]

President Biden crushed it tonight. It was strong, candid, and exactly what our nation needed to hear. I’m so proud of his forthright address. Political? Show me a State of the Union that wasn’t political. Fair and necessary? Absolutely. Great job, Mr. President. #UTpol

[Nate Blouin @NateForUtah]

The legislature failed Utah in not taking the Cline situation seriously.
https://t.co/ZpSuGxlgLi

[Equality Utah @EqualityUtah]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion should not be bad words. Americans have historically understood these terms to be virtuous, but increasingly in our state and country, these words have become triggering and divisive. Equality Utah supports efforts to make our educational institutions places where a diverse student population can thrive and learn from one another. We also support efforts to ensure freedom of speech is afforded to all speakers so as to allow our students to be challenged and learn from one another. It shouldn’t be an either/or scenario. We can champion viewpoint diversity as well as a campus environment where students are welcomed regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, nationality and political ideology.

We are particularly concerned with the provisions in HB 261 that dismantle DEI offices on college campuses. This is a step too far. These offices help create climates of belonging, improve performance outcomes and graduation rates for minority students.

We are equally concerned about provisions impacting so-called DEI training, because we believe it is possible to talk about creating inclusive workplaces, including on campus, in ways that respect and celebrate the diversity of every participant. This is a perfect opportunity for state leaders to ratchet down the polarizing rhetoric and employ the “Utah Way” to bring diverse stakeholders together and build upon the values we all share.

HB 261 will be heard today at 2pm in the House Education Committee at 30 House Building. Please contact your representative and share your concerns. #EqualityUtah #Utah

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[NBC Out @NBCOUT]

The Supreme Court rejected Florida’s bid to enforce a contentious law that targets drag show performances that challengers say imposes unlawful restrictions on free speech. https://t.co/Rt26cjhH6J

[CNN Breaking News @cnnbrk]

Supreme Court says Florida can't enforce anti-drag law, dealing a blow to an initiative championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis https://t.co/dD1sxoBwBW

[The ReidOut @thereidout]

.@levarburton on #BannedBooksWeek and conservative book bans: "You can buy banned books. There are myriad ways in which you can participate and be counted. Stand up and be counted. The most important thing is--resist."

Watch more: https://t.co/PpvEXSwlom

[LeVar Burton @levarburton]

My sincere thanks to @JoyAnnReid and @thereidout for the opportunity to #resist the gaslighting rhetoric around the banning of books in America.
#bydhttmwfi
#DontGoForTheOkeyDoke

[Marcus Flowers @Marcus4Georgia]

This is a stark warning about the consequences of ignoring censorship, the loss of individual rights, the suppression of dissent, & other authoritarian tactics EVERY American should be aware of. Fascism in the U.S. has already started.

Share far & wide.
https://t.co/ncamUXRR9j

[PBS News @NewsHour]

The Pentagon began a new effort to contact former service members who may have been forced out of the military and deprived of benefits due to policies targeting their sexual orientation, starting with those who served under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” https://t.co/yicXC9zu16

[Nate Blouin @NateForUtah]

Republicans like @kerabirk (who blocked me ages ago) want all the power vested in them by a supermajority with none of the requisite accountability.

[PBS News @NewsHour]

The loss of local newspapers is depriving communities of some of the glue that holds them together.

In her latest "America At a Crossroads" report, @JudyWoodruff looks at how some news outlets are hanging on and whether what they're doing is sustainable.

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

Hardworking Americans who were cheated by for-profit colleges have a champion for student debt relief with President Biden in the White House.
https://t.co/YpPZJCPSol

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

Wishing my brother and friend, @BarackObama, a very happy birthday.

[Elmo @elmo]

Today's letter of the day is "C" because Elmo will "C" you later! Bye-bye! 😂 #FridayFeeling