@TheLiberalPoet
Took my dad out for a drink last week. 76yo white guy, thick good ole boy drawl. Guy next to him hears us talking about the economy and starts yapping about the Big Cheeto. My Dad said, "Ya' know, I used to be as smart as you and then I started kindergarten."
Fourteen years ago, I sent my then 10yo daughter across the street with a plate of brownies to welcome the new neighbors. She brought me back an empty plate and another daughter to love. Yesterday, that daughter married the love of her life and I couldn't be happier for them.
Christmas tree done.
As an associate on FB not so kindly pointed out, it is indeed "old-fashioned". There's over 100 years of family history on my tree. Ornaments that were handmade by my great grandmother. Others that were on my Grannie's tree. My tree holds memories.
The caucasity of the folks on this bird app having the nerve to propose we accept the white mediocrity of Katie Porter over the demonstrated excellence of Hakeem Jefferies is further evidence of the white supremacy mindset.
#DoBetter
@SpiteriRita77
My daughter made a best friend with the plate of brownies. Within 6 months, they were in and out of each other's homes, and have been at the core of each other's lives since. I became Alyssa's "mama" and her dad became "padre" to my daughter.
Men are constantly on this app crying about women's standards being too high, us remaining unattached for "too long", choosing not to procreate, and pursuing career and financial goals.
But, sure, lets talk about how women orgasm while giving birth...
@_lizabethann
Right? ππ€£ I have a whole slew of bonus sons, too. My son's friends, and my daughters' partners. We're all about spreading the love and expanding the tribe around here.
π§΅History books teach the Women's Suffrage Movement, also known as "The War of the Roses" with frequent mentions of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. They fail to speak of Frances Watkins Harper and Harriet Jacobs. It's not an oversight. 1/
The attack by fellow Democrats against the rise of .
@SenLouiseLucas
, and ranking Black women is nothing new. We saw it in the GA gubernatorial election. We see it every day here on Twitter with constant calls to replace MVP on the Dem ticket. 1/
One of the things that irks me most about the criticism of our .
@VP
is the vitriol with which they attack her pleasant, compassionate, happy personality. Do they not realize what an asset that is politically? Charm is golden in politics. It's disarming. It's powerful.
#khive
@staceyabrams
To those in this thread claiming that Stacey Abrams is only now supporting reparations in attempt to win an election, see the following interview conducted April 15, 2019 with The Root. She clearly advocates for the policy.
answer additional questions. I don't think so. You want to talk to my kid about some bs? Call my damn lawyer and set it up. And in the meantime, get me a member of GPD to deal with instead of an untrained security guard with zero training, knowledge, or legal authority.
π§΅VA State Senator
@SenLouiseLucas
has been proudly representing Virginians since I was in high school. Her presence in and dedication to her district is unmatched, and inspired me to work to help turn VA blue as a newly-eligible voter. Now, her Democratic "colleagues" are 1/
We hit up the photobooth. Love my fam. We aren't perfect. We've been through hell together. We survuved. We grew. We're all a little busted up. But we love hard, and we show up for each other. I'm so proud of my peoples. We're living, for real.
@piper4missouri
If you could see the raw number of patients who die of endocarditis each year simply because they can't afford to go to the dentist... Our healthcare system is a mess. A deadly mess.
@ChuckCjmmn
@Lady_Star_Gem
Because the origins of the current authoritarian movements worldwide can all be traced back to Russia, including the current GOP embracing facism here in America.
Yesterday evening, I got a call from campus safety that my presence was needed at my son's college. They would not say why. I made the drive to Greensboro with a million scenarios running through my head. After arriving on campus, I learned that they were accusing my son of 1/
In need of some of you guys' good ju-ju today. Two motions pending in this little nugget's custody case. Request for comprehensive parental evaluation and request for mandated reunification therapy. All the good vibes you can spare are appreciated.
Pic, because he's precious.
It's an attempt to erase the efforts of Black women spearheading the movement to prevent the necessity for further examination. It's an attempt to hide the fact that white women used the time, effort, and talents of Black women to support and further their cause, 2/
I had someone DM me about this and thought I would share. It's the book my grandson was reading last night. It teaches very young children about the clinical names of their body parts, as well as introducing the concept of consent. It gives great examples, goes through 1/
@PrezLives2022
TN is another great example of precision gerrymandering. It's almost like Southern states hired the same guy to draw their maps. Oh, wait. They did!
And their voter turnout hovers at or below 40%. There's no check on power at the ballot box, so they can let their racism run wild
@eddsmitty
As always, your posts help me continue to grow and learn. Thank you so much for the time you take to research these posts and provide us with a daily dose of real American history.
@madrid_mike
I'm all for Christian airing Daddy Dearest's issues, but that kid is in need of a good psychiatrist. He is several sandwiches short of a picnic.
π§΅This man is the architect of the current authoritarian movement being sustained and expanded through GOP legislatures across the country. Meet economist James Buchanon. In 1956, he was approached by then president of the University of Virginia to find away to battle back 1/
Happy third anniversary to my daughter and soon-to-be son in law. You guys have grown so much, as individuals, and together. Love you both so much! β€οΈ
Notice all talk of immigration revolves around the Southern border? We have six others. It's not about immigration. It's about protecting white supremacy.
Evan McMullin just called out Mike Lee on voting against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, after 10 million in funds has already been delivered to Utah to shore up their water systems in the midst of drought.
FINALLY someone calls GOP out on this bs.
#utdebates
@deb_fillman
@ConceptualJames
@Moms4Liberty
@iamlisalogan
@kellyske
@coddlethis42
It looks like a lesson from Matthew 25, to be quite honest. Everything here can be boiled down to, "Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself."
You mad at the principle or that prominent Black leaders and supporters of equality are the ones being used to exemplify the message?
only to cast them off when the last vote to ratify the 19th ammendment was cast in the TN state legislature. White women knew they had to persuade Southern white men in order to accomplish their goal. They used racism as their persuading tool. "We know you're unhappy that..3/
North Carolina needs strong leadership now, more than ever before. Please help us elect
@JoshStein_
to restore common sense governance to the once-great state of North Carolina.
Womenβs reproductive health care decisions should not be made by a bunch of Republican legislators in Raleigh. Today is not a day to accept defeat. Today is a day to keep up the fight.
#AbortionIsHealthcare
@RobinSt20143167
@EarlOfEnough
@Secondchanceme3
Yeah. He was all about France's D-Day parade. Said he wanted something similar in D.C., but "without the wheelchairs and people missing limbs". I think it was Milley who had to explain to him that those were the real heroes.
@DeviantNewt
@imnotsickler
@Missus_Massacre
You're not permitted to disseminate without a written release from the parent, public place or not. That individual owns their own image until they grant permission otherwise. There are cases of exceptions with public officials and public servants. None for kids.
to come to the aid of women of color. They had served their purpose. They had fought side-by-side with their white counterparts for 42 years and were simply left behind. It would be another 45 years before the Civil Rights Act was passed. 6/
Negros were given the right to vote", Susan B. Anthony told GA state senator W.H. Whaley, "but allowing white women to vote would offset that." She knew full well that the overturning of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 had paved the way for states to suppress the Black vote. 4/
Once the ammendment was ratified, pleas for help from Black women across the South and Latina women in the Southwest to the national organizations that had led the suffrage movement were ignored. White women had gotten what they wanted and weren't willing to face repercussions 5/
I just wanted to thank you all for your support the last couple of days as everything seemed to hit the fan at once. You guys being there for me was so clutch and I appreciate you.
Update: Assault report filed. Warrant and 50c to be issued tomorrow. Expulsion to follow.
This is a huge flaw in our FICO system. Renters should get appropriately rewarded for paying rent on time every month just like home owners paying a mortgage.
@Kyla_Lacey
Whatβs even more crazy is that lenders will deny you a $1500 a month mortgage when youβre already paying $1800 a month for an apartment and have never been late on the rent.
@jsg_gil
@anymanfitness
Its also very human to not want children. One of society's greatest flaws is the tendency to paint large swaths of people with a broad brush rather than allowing them to live their own truths as individuals.
@colorfullstory
Guess I'm guilty, then. Is teaching them to clean a bad thing, too? I kinda' thought these things were called "empowerment" and meant to foster independence and self-esteem through accomplishments. Who knew?
@MaTTFLaMMaBLe
The ability of the GOP to convince their base to vote against their own self-interests is astounding. However, Kansas gives me some hope.
stealing shoes sometime yesterday afternoon between 1:50 and 6 p.m., based solely on the word of another student who neither saw my son do anything wrong nor possessed any evidence to assert otherwise. Never mind the fact that my son was in session with his tutor from 1-3, 2/
Miss Thing wants to come up in my mentions asking if I'm fostering and why I'm posting a picture of someone else's child...
That child is my grandson, bigot. White mother does not equal white child OR grandchildren. Gregor Mendal, ring a bell??
In need of some of you guys' good ju-ju today. Two motions pending in this little nugget's custody case. Request for comprehensive parental evaluation and request for mandated reunification therapy. All the good vibes you can spare are appreciated.
Pic, because he's precious.
I don't typically post my work on my feed, but I'm proud of these. I've had a camera in my hand since I was , but have never shot underwater before. I had the opportunity to work with and learn from Master Photographer, Cheryl Walsh last week, and she taught me a few things. 1/
in October, and a pair he got as an atta' baby in January for rocking his finals. I have photos on my phone of him opening both pairs. Was an impossible time frame and documentation of him being gifted those shoes enough? Nope. They called at lunchtime requesting that he 4/
@antifaoperative
The audacity of him to use his daughterβs adoption in that argument is disgusting. To paraphrase βEveryone deserves a human incubator to facilitate their parenthood.β
met up with two of his friends and headed to the Y at home to hoop with some of their buddies. He was still here when I got the call. So, I asked about the specific shoes only to learn that the two pairs of shoes in question were ones I had purchased for him for his birthday 3/
@cgrendy3
@WeHearPodcast
Its a philosophy that attracts weak men and gives them a sense of some type of power, and its dangerous for women and children in abusive situations.
@Jaegersmomma
I had to read it a few times to truly accept the absolute idiocy in front of me. So, do they think epidurals are so we don't feel the amazing orgasm, or what?
Got a chance to hang out with this guy for a bit today. He's taking his girlfriend to her senior prom tomorrow night in Asheville. Details had to be handled. Maternal intervention was needed. Man, I love to be with my kids. They heal my soul.
A decade ago, I was advised that marketing to same sex couples would kill my business. That advise was dead wrong. The same advise was given to me yesterday about advertising as trans-inclusive. Again, I say screw them. I'd rather have a loving spirit than a fat bank account.
π§΅The GOP accuses the Democrats of witch hunts, but they have been on one of their own against Cheri Beasley with their slanderous attack ads. She hasn't been "soft" pedophiles. She follows the law in every circumstance. Her record is proof that bias has no room in justice. 1/
If there is a Democrat that deserves our unwavering support, Sen. Lucas truly does. White Democrats must not be permitted to bully and strong-arm our Black leaders. We must defend her with out platforms, our voices, and our dollars. Please follow, RT, and support. /End
Speaker Mike Johnson is working to get rid of SNAP, the Countryβs largest anti-hungry program that serves 41 Million low -income Americans.
Whatβs next? Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Heβs a pariah!
Attorney General
@JoshStein_
must be North Carolina's next governor. This man has been serving his community since long before entering the political arena and has continued to do so in the legislature, and now, as AG. Support, volunteer, and/or donate:
Honoring my Pop on his 79th born day. He's my best friend. He's always had my back without hesitation. He taught me to love hard, stay humble, respect humankind, and never give up, no matter what. He taught me to be quick to lend a hand, slow to judge, and steadfastly loyal. β€οΈ
@KeneAkers
While the act pains me, I have a feeling this young woman may be in need of psychiatric treatment and will reserve further opinion. An eval is certainly in order and I hope she gets it.
@SteveSchmidtSES
@Liz_Cheney
Support someone who refused to back voting rights legislation? It's the foundation of the (d)emocratic republic. Being opposed to codifying voting rights and being pro-democracy are mutually exclusive.
"Simply put, white mediocrity is powerful."