Just an ordinary person trying - every day - to do their part in making our world a little bit better.
Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay
Joined May 2009
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Brava #PattiLuPone 👏 She slayed the #GRAMMYs with Don't Cry for me Argentina 🎙️🎶
For those who missed it or want to relive her beautiful rendition...
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As many as 2,000 people are feared dead in Libya after Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods that swept away entire neighborhoods and wrecked homes in multiple coastal towns in the North African nation, one of Libya’s leaders said Monday. to.pbs.org/3ZaLGYP
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Today, we remember the 2,977 precious lives stolen from us on 9/11 and reflect on all that was lost in the fire and ash that September morning.
The American story itself changed on this day 22 years ago. But what could not — and will not — change is the character of this nation.
ALT Never Forget
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The debt ceiling doesn’t reduce spending or increase revenue. In fact, Congress has raised or changed the debt ceiling *78 times* since 1960—with no meaningful change to our budget decisions.
It serves no purpose other than driving brinkmanship. Congress should abolish it.
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A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea, forcing the crew to land while it was still open.
Air blew through the cabin of the Asiana Airlines jet, slightly injuring 12 people.
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BREAKING: In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court severely weakened the Clean Water Act in Sackett v. EPA. This is a catastrophic loss for water protections across the country and a win for big polluters, putting our communities, public health, and local ecosystems in danger.
ALT Raul Garcia and others speaking in front of the Supreme Court about Sackett v EPA
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America shouldn't be a place where our children have to scan their classroom or a movie theater for their exit options.
Enough is enough: Congress must ban assault weapons.
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News about news: @kaplanrobbie says to expect news in the E. Jean Carroll case about comments Donald Trump made while president "very, very soon", "two to three days, max."
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“What I want for this Mother’s Day is what every mother wants: for kids to come home safe and for families not to be ripped apart by gun violence. We are demanding our lawmakers honor mothers this Mother’s Day by protecting our children with action.” richmond.com/opinion/columni…
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The investigation of Trawick’s killing took nearly two years.
The two NYPD officers involved were each interviewed once — for about 30 minutes.
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I'm Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden's son.
She taught me about honor, about responsibility. And about courage, because without it, we wouldn’t be able to love with abandon.
I miss her every day, especially today.
ALT President Biden, President Obama, and President Biden's mother, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden, are pictured in Grant Park, Chicago. This photo is framed in the Oval Office.
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One year ago, evil came to Buffalo – manifested in a gunman who massacred people in service of hate.
Today, we remember the ten lives senselessly taken.
In America, evil will not win. Hate will not prevail. White supremacy will not have the last word.
ALT Remembering Those Lost One Year After Buffalo Roberta A. Drury Margus D. Morrison Andre Mackneil Aaron Salter Geraldine Talley Celestine Chaney Heyward Patterson Katherine Massey Pearl Young Ruth Whitfield
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My mother, Shyamala, came to the U.S. from India alone at 19. She was a force – a scientist, a civil rights activist, and a mother who infused a sense of pride in her two daughters.
This Mother's Day, I honor her – and all mothers of every kind across our nation.
ALT Vice President Harris stands beside her mother.
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Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you take a moment to appreciate all the moms and mother-figures in your life – and be there for people who may be missing theirs.
To @MichelleObama, thanks for being such an amazing mom to our beautiful girls. You set an incredible example for all of us.
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NEW: Ever gotten a call from the American Police Officers Alliance, or the American Veterans Honor Fund?
They're part of a nonprofit network that has raised a staggering $89M from small, usually conservative donors.
We found where the money went.
tinyurl.com/ysadb482
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A government can fairly be judged by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. Rolling back child labor laws is a terrible for kids and our nation. This is not who we are. washingtonpost.com/business/…
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Thank you, Sir. I believe I've gotten smart enough for the task at hand, as have the women around me.
(Sadly, this is not a joke, it's his real post. Celebrate Mother's Day by registering people to vote--go to vote.org to check status & register)
