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Wonderful to see so many friends at the Governor’s Black History Month Celebration.

I’m proud to represent one of the most diverse districts in the country and celebrate the many contributions Black Coloradans have made to our great state!

20.02.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 320    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Palantir shifted its corporate address twice this month Palantir Technologies has provided almost no explanation for why it abruptly left Denver, which it communicated via a one-sentence social media post Tuesday.

"Palantir Technologies has provided almost no explanation for why it abruptly left Denver, which it communicated via a one-sentence social media post Tuesday that has garnered 15.3 million views." #coleg

20.02.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sabato's Crystal Ball - Come On and Take a Free Ride: "Uncontested" Senate Seats- Vol. 24, Iss. 12

fascinating look at NM GOP US Senate candidate failing to make the ballot by @larrysabato.bsky.social #nmpol with a bit of #copolitics reference

20.02.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Craziest variety of trans person is the androgynous person who’s so obscenely hot you have no idea what direction they transitioned. They all work at bars

20.02.2026 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 748    πŸ” 69    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 9

Trump announced he is ordering the release of all UFO files days after Obama jokes on a podcast & years after Biden basically admitted that there are UAPs that we can't identify because he can't handle not being involved.

He is that easy to manipulate. Imagine how he must be with the Russians, etc.

20.02.2026 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

just as a gentle reminder: this is my take on doctors please don't say things like "all doctors are monsters" @ me and assume I'll take it in stride. not where I'm at and not a stance I'm willing to accommodate with grace

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This reminds me of the personal papers we have from an alum who attended high school, prom, & was valedictorian at Manzanar, a concentration camp for Japanese and Japanese-American people. We use these in teaching constantly and we always have to add context so students understand the implications.

18.02.2026 04:32 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just once I’d love these guys to come back from Europe and say β€œHad a great time in Europe” instead of endorsing a Fourth Reich

18.02.2026 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 820    πŸ” 118    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 10
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Rev. Jesse Jackson pushed our country to be the very best version of itself.

He was a true trailblazer, and his legacy will continue to inspire folks for generations.

My thoughts go out to his family, friends, and all those he impacted. Keep Hope Alive.
www.9news.com/article/news...

17.02.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 490    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jesse Jackson and the specter of electability The reverend was everything mainstream Democrats hoped for and feared

New at Tusk: Jesse Jackson leaves behind a Democratic Party that once worked to marginalize him and his supporters in the name of electability

17.02.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Jesse Jackson was an icon and giant of the civil rights movement β€” a trailblazer who inspired millions and was a consistent voice for the voiceless.

Andrea and I are praying for my friend Rep. Jonathan Jackson and the entire Jackson family.

May he rest in peace.

17.02.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Passenger on Noem's jet: "Do you by chance have a bidet I could use."
Flight attendant: "I'm afraid it's in use."
Passenger: "Darn."
Flight attendant: "But I have some good news."

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And who during the 2016 debates was not only rightly called on it by *Trump*, but who made the mistake of not reacting to it. Not addressing choices of words like that was one of the things that lowkey cost her votes in swing states.πŸ˜’

15.02.2026 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They’re still out here bragging about their deportation numbers. You do see how you helped build what we see today, right?

15.02.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The acting director of ICE told Congress, under oath, that local law enforcement in Colorado leaked raid plans, allowing gang members to escape.

After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.

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Democrats voted unanimously to confirm Rubio btw.

15.02.2026 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They just didn’t want him around any more

15.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One reason I keep saying that Trump's departure won't end our fascism problem is that every Republican presidential aspirant (even those who 10 years ago were "normal") are talking like twitter nazis now

15.02.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2268    πŸ” 415    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 5

Watching the whitest football guys imaginable discover the concept of American imperialism because they're reading the history of American Samoa and going huh interesting and god someone who Does Ball should start sending out copies of Red Skin White Masks lol

Moreover, ICE must be destroyed

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ok get all your love out today, tomorrow we’re back to hating

14.02.2026 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 432    πŸ” 92    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
The Happiest Government Building In The World
YouTube video by NYC Mayor's Office The Happiest Government Building In The World

Watch the full video here: youtu.be/dUp01MXUkpo

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Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.Β 
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Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.Β 
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Β Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice

14.02.2026 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 17652    πŸ” 2688    πŸ’¬ 354    πŸ“Œ 635

just absolutely awful and illegal.

15.02.2026 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We are a nation of secular laws precisely so that we can worship - or not - any faith - or not - that we choose.
We are protected in our faith, or lack thereof, by the radical notion that church and state are separate.
Marco Rubio's speech isn't just racist, it's ahistorical gaslighting.

15.02.2026 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Colorado's Constitution doesn't mention God either. And it only mentions religion thusly: "The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination, shall forever hereafter be guaranteed"

15.02.2026 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Constitution refers to "religion" only twice: once in Article VI, which prohibits religious tests for public office, and again in the First Amendment, which prevents the government from establishing a religion and guarantees freedom of religion.

15.02.2026 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One of my favorite movies is 'Queen Margot', based on the Alexandre Dumas novel, which starts off with the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre.
The men who wrote the Constitution deliberately looked at centuries of bloody wars of religion in Europe and said, "Nope, we are not gonna be that."

15.02.2026 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

😼. Also, 🐱, 😺, 😹, and especially 😻.

15.02.2026 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

lol. incredible

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