Dolly Parton was a genius, Lauren Michele Jackson writes. But the stories that populated her songs came from somewhere—often, her own life, and the women in it. Revisit Jackson’s essay on the country-music legend. https://t.co/wSbpWw1vJg
Dolly Parton "died peacefully" in Nashville. No cause of death was initially provided, but a statement later provided by her publicist said Parton died surrounded by loved ones after "bravely facing a brief battle with cancer."
The death of country music legend, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton has prompted a rare moment of bipartisanship. Tributes came pouring in from both sides of the political aisle, including from Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. https://t.co/1uCgX7bccy
Dolly Parton taught us that a woman can be powerful, beautiful and talented, and still be kind. And that success never has to come at the expense of grace, generosity, or heart !! What a wonderful example she set for us all.
Rest well, Ms. Parton! We will always love you!! May your light shine on…
The roughly 342 million people who live in the U.S. don’t seem to agree on much these days. But on at least one subject, large swaths of the country see eye to eye: Dolly Parton was a national treasure. https://t.co/2VY3ysRYUi
American music legend Dolly Parton penned around 3,000 songs, singing mostly about everyday life. She was a trailblazer for women songwriters, and devoted much of her time to charity, especially children’s education and literacy. She had several fans all throughout Africa.
Dolly…you were pure light, with a kind heart and a generous spirit. We will now be missing one of the most joyful voices this world has ever known. Thank you for the music, the laughter, and the love you gave us all. We will always love you. Rest in peace, Dolly.
- Celine xx…
The roughly 342 million people who live in the U.S. don’t seem to agree on much these days. But on at least one subject, large swaths of the country see eye to eye: Dolly Parton was a national treasure. https://t.co/Bt1ee0bvuW
ICE violently detain yet another U.S. citizen—this time a minor child.
Family came to pick up the father's car after he was arrested.
Assumed son would be safe—because an American citizen with drivers license.
"I'm a minor," he tells agents.
"He's a minor!" witnesses join in.
Agents grab the 17 year old's hair and try to throw him to the ground.
Then slam him repeatedly against his father's truck—that he had come to retrieve in the first place.
Incident occurred in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
Héctor Lepe doesn't have an active account on this platform—so posting first full length and credited video here to help raise awareness.
Imagine giving this violent thug shock gloves.
ICE attracts rapists, wife-beaters, pedophiles and psychopaths because these are the monsters Trump needs to manufacture fear.
This family did everything the right way. After a judge set their next hearing, masked agents tore Rubén Ortiz-López from his wife and sobbing daughter. Monica begged them not to hurt him. ICE supervisor Victor Mojica sneered “adiós,” hurled her across the hallway, slammed her into a wall, then threw her to the floor before her children.
If ICE can brutalize a family inside a courthouse while it follows the legal process, it’s already fascism. https://t.co/du9bv2U4pY helps immigrants and citizens know their rights, document abuse and expose agent’s lies.
This is not law enforcement. It’s authoritarian brutality.
PAXIS is free. Keep it free: https://t.co/Hi5Yo2N2N2
"I knew immediately that I was going to fight back, because it was so absurd."
I sat down with @CJR to talk about being fired by the Post, fighting back, then winning reinstatement plus back pay.
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When I was growing up in Wabash, Indiana, I would sit on the floor in front of our TV on Saturday afternoons waiting for the Porter Waggoner show to come on. I couldn’t wait for Dolly to sing. I loved her voice and songs and how beautiful she was. I thought Dolly was an angel. When I first met her, I realized that she was. We will always love and miss our Dolly. 🙏❤️