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Congrats to Jimmy Kimmel for never bending the knee.

The disturbing reality that ICE raids and the National Guard are being sent to Latino communities in Los Angeles—on land that was taken from Mexico—is diabolical.

I am loving the NYT’s creativity 5-day challenge! Today’s doodle exercise was to turn 10 circles into something else. I definitely learned how to quiet my inner critic and turn my mistakes into intentional doodles

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival opening, Robert De Niro used his honorary Palme d’Or acceptance speech to sharply criticize Donald Trump, labeling him ‘America’s philistine president’ and an enemy of the arts.

CARTOON OF THE DAY

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Mohsen Mahdawi, Columbia Student Detained by Trump Administration, is Freed Mohsen Mahdawi had been an organizer of pro-Palestinian protests at the university. The Trump administration had tried and failed to deport him for it.

Yes to all of this “Mahdawi remained defiant on Wednesday.
‘And I am saying it, clear and loud,’ he said. ‘To President Trump and his cabinet, I'm not afraid of you.’ www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/n...

Opinion | What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal. It will take a concerted effort by every sector of our society to respond to Trumpism’s threat.

We need to build a wide-ranging coalition to save America from an autocracy www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...

The University President Willing to Fight Trump Christopher L. Eisgruber of Princeton University talks about the administration’s move to freeze billions of dollars in funding to higher education institutions.

A university president with a spine 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/p...

I’m so proud of Sen. Booker! His stamina, courage and fight for democracy for everyday Americans is highly commendable and will hopefully pop some media bubbles. I hope he gets the wide news coverage that he deserves to change the trajectory of this country

The Wonder of Stevie is the most incredible music journalism I’ve ever consumed. And I’m only on part two of the seven-series podcast! Bravo @wesleymorris.bsky.social

When scholars of authoritarianism and fascism leave U.S. universities because of the deteriorating political situation here, we should really worry.

Reps. Al Green and Greg Cesar

Elon Musk is trying to buy yet another election for his own personal interests. Here’s why banning super PACs could help prevent wealthy people—no matter their party—from undermining our democracy

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The White House is now a car dealership 😂😂

@amandaseales.bsky.social 1-woman show was phenomenal! Her tapestry of characters range from Black historical figures to pop icons to everyday Black Americans who have shaped culture, Black progress & freedoms. Brava Amanda for edutainment that inspires us to build coalitions to achieve true change

The Great Resegregation The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.

If you read one thing today… www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-Up Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. program will be replaced by a panel show co-hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele.

So disappointed that Joy Reid’s show will be canceled. Shame on the new msnbc president. I hope she takes the Don Lemon or Jim Acosta route and creates independent news content. She’s been killing it on social media anyway. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/b...

DOGE Isn't About Exposing Corruption Like It Seems YouTube video by NowThis Impact

Instead of weeding out fake corruption and waste with DOGE, here's how the GOP could tackle real corruption and waste

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Has Cancel Culture Gone Too Far? Prof. Loretta J. Ross on “Calling In” | Amanpour and Company YouTube video by Amanpour and Company

This type of activism demonstrates radical love and empathy youtu.be/dH96dmEvQyk?...

Finished writing the first draft of my tv pilot, Black Equinox! God is good!

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When Politics and the Mind Collide Explore how political divisiveness impacts mental health and amplifies high-functioning depression, and discover strategies to reclaim balance in a polarized world.

Protect your peace and mental health www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/na...

This is crazy! Looks like we’re going from manufacturing consent, which still offers independent media, to full state-controlled media?

Black History Month Has an Official Theme—Why Don’t More People Know this? I share about Black history all year long of you appreciate learning these stories, help me keep it going become a paid subscriber today.

Happy Black History Month! ❤️🖤💚Who knew there’s a theme every year? Thanks @jemartisby.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/jemartis...

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A Spiritual Pep Talk from the Shores of the Potomac Goodness can be as relentless as evil.

Such an inspiring word from @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social dianabutlerbass.substack.com/p/a-spiritua...