BROKEN SYSTEM: “There are 99 legislators in the Tennessee House of Representatives… 60 of them had no opponent in last November’s election.
Of the remaining races, almost none were competitive. Not 1 seat flipped from one party to the other.” 🇺🇸
https://t.co/rZqcQf1Awe
Folks:
The story's in the states.
There's serious damage being done.
NC, Ohio, WI, TX, FL, Missouri...
Voting rights, abortion, books in schools & libraries: all at risk.
Don't let the fireworks mask the fact that you're needed to organize & work in your home state--& others!
John Falcicchio, who abruptly has left his two jobs as Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Economic Development for DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, still has not explained his sudden departure after 8 years as top advisor to Bowser. But has changed his Twitter info. @politicshour@wcp
God wants us to trust Him completely. Trust is not worry, anxiety, reasoning, or fear. Trust produces rest, peace, hope, and a positive attitude. #JoyceQuote
Tyre Nichols was killed by Black, college educated cops who received extra training & passed required psychological exams
How’s that “We-don’t need-to-defund-the-police-we-just-need-a-better-trained-more-educated-more-diverse-police-force” thing working out?
I just saw a few comments of ppl saying I was ugly cause I wasn’t wearing any makeup. And I really want y’all to get the help y’all need because makeup isn’t real. I’m beautiful in real life, because of who I am, not what I look like.
Warnock: "Just because people endured long lines ... the rain and the cold and all kind of tricks in order to vote, it doesn't mean that voter suppression doesn't exist. It simply means that you the people have decided your voices will not be silenced."
A lot of people in this thread are saying: “Yeah, it’s cringeworthy, but what’s specifically wrong with this?”
@franklinleonard laid it out perfectly but there’s another question that needs to be asked.
Why are you reading this thread?
A thread.
The two largest US oil companies have raked in more than $30 billion in the last three months.
Don't tell me inflation is being driven by government spending or workers asking for better wages.
Beginning today, applicants and others seeking relief through the Biden-Harris Administration's Student Debt Relief Plan will begin receiving updates. Don’t worry if you don’t get an email today - more are coming.