Early detection saved my life, and early screenings save thousands of lives every year. I’ll keep fighting to ensure others have the same chance I had to catch any signs of cancer before it’s too late, and to be able to afford to do so.
#WorldCancerDay
Post from Amanda Gorman’s Instagram that says amandascgorman Minneapolis, Minnesota For Renee Nicole Good Killed by ICE. on January 7, 2026 by Amanda Gorman They say she is no more, That there her absence roars, Blood-blown like a rose. Iced wheels flinched & froze. Now, bare riot of candles, Dark fury of flowers, Pure howling of hymns. If for us she arose, Somewhere, in the pitched deep of our grief, Crouches our power, The howl where we begin, Straining upon the edge of the crooked crater Of the worst of what we've been. Change is only possible, & all the greater, When the labour & bitter anger of our neighbors Is moved by the love * better angels of our nature.
Amanda Gorman wrote this poem for Renee Good and that’s it for me tonight.
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Since its inception, Black August has served as a time to honor Black freedom fighters, deepen our political education and recommit to the struggle for liberation.
#BlackAugust
#Resist
#Pinks
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NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
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DAY 6 AUGUST 2025
60 YEARS AGO TODAY PRESIDENT JOHNSON SIGNS THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT
NOW TODAY
Texas Democrats fighting for ALL OF US
Not Only Texas
Stand With These Heroes
Listen to the amazing Rep. Jasmine Crockett
"Where is the fight "
"Well here it is "
#HistoryWithClay - Ida B. Wells born on this day in 1862
@ClayCane.bsky.social #ClayCaneShow
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In 1852, Frederick Douglass was asked to give a speech commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
He offered a scathing critique of the ways America had, thus far, failed to live up to its noble ideals.
“This Fourth of July is yours, not mine, You may rejoice, I must mourn.”
Today, it became abundantly clear that the Trump administration, their militarized thugs, Congressional Republicans, and conservatives on the Supreme Court are governing, better yet ruling, like they’ll hold power forever.
Unless we fight back, they just might succeed.
@americanopposition.org
"Know Your Protest Rights. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”
Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away. You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer. You have the right to refuse consent to a search. If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents. You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere. If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent." Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.
Blue text: "Protest Tips From The ACLU Organizing Team. 1. Write important phone numbers, like legal aid, on your body. 2. Identify an emergency contact and protest buddy beforehand. 3. Turn your phone on airplane mode when not in use. 4. Disable your phone's Face or Touch ID and replace with a 6-digit passcode. 5. Covering your face may help protect your privacy - but depending on where you are, you may be subject to laws that prohibit wearing a mask. Check with your local ACLU affiliate for guidance on masking. 6.Take appropriate precautions and dress comfortably." Black background with light blue ACLU logo.
Know your rights when protesting, including immigration rights, and review some protest tips from our organizing team.
Barber: A would be king has ordered U.S. troops to occupy Los Angeles and parade down the streets of Washington DC. We are here to say that is not who we are
#ProudBlue
Find a protest near you. Let’s use our voices & 1st Amendment rights to tell this corrupt, grifting & thieving regime that we will have NO Kings!
We will have NO Dictators!
We will NOT live in a Theocracy!
Link to find your protest:
www.fiftyfifty.one
On this day in 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin forcefully pinned George Floyd to the ground and held his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck for over nine minutes until he died.
Let’s break this down—because the gaslighting is wild:
📌Oct 2022 – Biden signs EO to cut drug prices
📌Jan 2025 – Trump takes office and kills Biden’s EO to cut drug prices
📌May 2025 – Trump signs his own EO to lower drug prices
Trump canceled Biden’s plan then brought it back w/his name on it.
Antarctica Tariffs Announced
It's about time those deadbeat slackers started pulling their weight...
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Just so everybody understands, Booker has been speaking cogently about the issues the entire time and Strom Thurmond famously spent hours reading from the encyclopedia, because segregationists were and are dumbshits
This truly breaks my 💔
Thank you @joyannreid.bsky.social, I’ll be watching for what’s next. 🙏🏽
Statement of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Condemning the Firing of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Brother General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Praising His Leadership and Distinguished Service Record
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The Stonewall Inn and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative are outraged and appalled by the recent removal of the word 'transgender' from the Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website. This blatant act of erasure not only distorts the truth of our history, but it also dishonors the immense contributions of transgender individuals - especially transgender women of color - who were at the forefront of the Stonewall Riots and the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights. SIGBI followed by a next arrow
The Stonewall Inn and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative are outraged and appalled by the recent removal of the word 'transgender' from the Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website. This blatant act of erasure not only distorts the truth of our history, but it also dishonors the immense contributions of transgender individuals - especially transgender women of color - who were at the forefront of the Stonewall Riots and the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights. SIGBI followed by a next arrow
The Stonewall Inn and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative are outraged and appalled by the recent removal of the word 'transgender' from the Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website. This blatant act of erasure not only distorts the truth of our history, but it also dishonors the immense contributions of transgender individuals - especially transgender women of color - who were at the forefront of the Stonewall Riots and the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights. SIGBI followed by a next arrow
The Stonewall Inn and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative are outraged and appalled by the recent removal of the word 'transgender' from the Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website. This blatant act of erasure not only distorts the truth of our history, but it also dishonors the immense contributions of transgender individuals - especially transgender women of color - who were at the forefront of the Stonewall Riots and the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights. SIGBI
The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other
BREAKING NEWS:
In a massive lawsuit, the AFL-CIO has SUED the Treasury Department:
“for their unlawful…disclosure of personal and financial information…to Elon Musk and other members of the so-called ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE).”
Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
For the people in the back…
In this special episode of Up First, we consider the legacy of the man widely called "America's greatest former president."
Wow.
