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queer movie nerd, Coloradan. Lover of cheese

[Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes]

The engagement on this video is massive, this video got over 609,000 likes in just one day

Multiple generations of Americans know our lives have been stolen from us

“That is diabolical. We don't stand a chance, you guys. We're screwed.”

[pokey pup @Whatapityonyou]

Just trying to think of another moment in history when people were turning their friends and neighbors in to a political police force 🧐

[Alec Karakatsanis @equalityAlec]

THREAD. It's important for all people of good will to understand the Laken Riley Act before the Senate votes on it tomorrow. It’s unconstitutional. It’s horrific in every word and clause. But there is a deeper, more imminent violence lurking beneath its hate-filled text.

[aw @lexwham]

Such an opportunity for someone who makes incredibly weird or creepy art.

[Denver Public Art @DenverPublicArt]

Our friends at @DENAirport are seeking artists for two public art projects within the upcoming Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation facility, a first-of-its-kind resource that will help draw businesses to Denver to find aviation talent!

Learn more: https://t.co/nXLil6tWRz

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.

As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.

I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:

1. Enough with Both-sides-ism

When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew.

2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking

Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection.

If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong.

3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions

Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election.

Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts.

Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it.

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For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.

[aw @lexwham]

The white ladies are about to be so hyped

[Ricky Davila @TheRickyDavila]

Dogs are the best judge of character.

[Ron Placone @RonPlacone]

Sigh, just watching other parts of the world get left-wing victories while the US pontificates over geriatric candidates to the right of Reagan.

[A.J. Bauer @ajbauer]

Why is divestment considered "political" but investment isn't?

[deray @deray]

There’s no way anyone truly believes that teenagers in tents on college lawns w/ posters & chants requires men with guns to show up.

The police are summoned to threaten, to repress, to create fear. This is the core of their role.

It was never about community safety.

[aw @lexwham]

@Stacey21King appreciate the south suburbs shout outs for 3s lately. Is it Park Forest time?

[End Homelessness @naehomelessness]

When you’re experiencing homelessness, the need for housing *eclipses* any other issue.

People who are given a safe & stable place to live before addressing other less critical needs are more likely to attain long term housing stability.

#Eclipse2024

[Congresswoman Cori Bush (Archived) @RepCori]

Targeting aid workers is a war crime.
Targeting journalists is a war crime.
Targeting hospitals is a war crime.

@POTUS must stop enabling war crimes, end the United States' complicity in genocide, and facilitate a lasting ceasefire now.

[Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 @chefjoseandres]

The seven angels killed on a @WCKitchen mission in Gaza on Monday were the best of humanity.

The Israeli government needs to open more land routes for food and medicine today. It needs to stop killing civilians and aid workers today. It needs to start the long journey to peace today.

You cannot save the hostages by bombing every building in Gaza. You cannot win this war by starving an entire population. https://t.co/atgx5cvioa

[aw @lexwham]

Are you mad about today’s #connections or did you get it right?

[Variety @Variety]

Chloë Sevigny on "Oppenheimer": "I kind of enjoyed it, but I also felt like it was just white guys doing bad stuff." https://t.co/gf6JxLpIFy

[𝕬𝖑𝖊𝖝 💎 @r8dr4lfe75]

Congratulations to our government. They won’t protect us from unsafe drinking water, processed foods, homelessness or the unfair labor practices, but they will protect us from TikTok.

[aw @lexwham]

@sarahlugor That’s how you know they won

[Nina Turner @ninaturner]

The House of Representatives just passed a bill that could ban TikTok.

Not raising the minimum wage.
Not lowering healthcare costs.
Not lowering housing costs.
Not lowering childcare costs.

TikTok.