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The Associated Press issued this statement on Tuesday from Executive Editor Julie Pace: As a global news organization, The Associated Press informs billions of people around the world every day with factual, nonpartisan journalism. Today we were informed by the White House that if AP did not align its editorial standards with President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, AP would be barred from accessing an event in the Oval Office. This afternoon AP’s reporter was blocked from attending an executive order signing. It is alarming that the Trump administration would punish AP for its independent journalism. Limiting our access to the Oval Office based on the content of AP’s speech not only severely impedes the public’s access to independent news, it plainly violates the First Amendment.

"Today we were informed by the White House that if AP did not align its editorial standards with President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, AP would be barred from accessing an event in the Oval Office." www.ap.org/the-definiti...

I blame dystopian fiction for the expectations I am seeing. Ironically, those books largely come after 50 years (or more) for a reason. You think the revolution is immediate because that's when you're brought into the story. But if the fall took decades, the revolution also took decades.

Massive protest happening in Union Square right now to defend trans youth from President Trump’s attempts at eradication.

This might be the only video I post over here, but here’s a quick book primer. Enjoy how cute I am
and Happy Black History Month.

A memo listing all of the clubs eliminated by USMA.

The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.

2025 Birthday Book Bundle. Neon 80s graphics surround the cover for XENI, HARBOR, A MAN FOR MRS CLAUS and A WALK IN THE PARK on a white background. These are my favorite books with Black heroines/Black couples. This is a pick what you pay bundle. You can pay $0 or you can pay $500. You pick! 2024 Birthday Book Bundle. Retro 70s graphics on a pale yellow background. RAFE, FIT, SO SWEET and HAVEN. The first books in 4 of my series. You can get this bundle for $5 or you can pay more if you love me.

The Birthday Bundles are back! 🥳 💕 📚
✨2025 Bundle: 4 of my favorite romances (pick what you pay)
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8 books at an absolute steal!
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I'm sorry, but "they took over the whole federal payments system, fired the career staff, and won't let anybody see what they're doing" is not a situation in which you wait for more information. It's a situation in which you assume the worst. There's no explanation for it other than rampant crimes.

I need Americans to hate this administration the way Kendrick hates Drake so they can actually stand a chance of surviving

Black romance with a black couple embracing on the cover. The elves have 3 days to find mrs claus a new man. I've been told it has excellent world building.

Mrs. Claus is in the market for a new Santa and the elves have three days to find her a the perfect match... Check out A MAN FOR MRS CLAUS today! (it takes place in july so you can read it any time)

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#romancelandia #booksky

Uni :3

"This category was introduced in 1989. And two women have won...THREE WOMEN HAVE WON." We're not crying, you're crying at Doechii's Best Rap Album #Grammy win

Chappell Roan performing ‘Pink Pony Club’ at the #GRAMMYs .

Chappell Roan accepting the #GRAMMYs  award for Best New Artist.

“Record labels need to treat their artists as valuable employees with a livable wage and health insurance and protection. Labels, we got you — but do you got us?”

— Chappell Roan demanding labels to do better during her #GRAMMYs acceptance speech.

man they’re really running with “the plane crashed because diversity”

I love worker owned media for many reasons. One is they'll say stuff like this

There is another way.

ICE agents attempted entry into Chicago elementary school but were not allowed inside, Chicago Public Schools officials say | CNN U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted entry into a Chicago elementary school Friday morning, but were not allowed inside or permitted to speak to anyone inside, Chicago Public Scho...

After years of calling us queers pedophiles, guess who is showing up at schools in the middle of the day to kidnap children

www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/u...

A large black and white houndy-looking mutt snoozes on the floor, lying next to but not on a dog bed in the center of the room, except for his chin, which rests on the edge of one side of the bed.

Become ungovernable.

One thing about me is that I will fight Nazis until I’m six feet in the ground.

been a minute #severance

2025 has been my least favorite decade so far.

You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant. Sometimes they will try to use other, non qualifying paperwork. They need a warrant.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.

You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.

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Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"

A Line By Line Analysis Of Trump's Big Anti-Trans Executive Order Trump released over 70 executive orders on Monday. While orders on immigration and climate got a lot of attention, his anti-transgender order could have sweeping impacts as well.

1. Yesterday, Trump released a broad anti-trans executive order that could have extreme impacts on transgender people's lives if implemented.

There has been much discussion of what it actually does.

In my latest piece, I go line by line to explain it.

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