A Tweet Or Two

President Obama's weekly address: It's time to confirm Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch → http://t.co/aPpBj4QK7w #ConfirmLynch

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) March 21, 2015

White House Science Fair puts whiz kids in a serious spotlighthttp://t.co/2nfmxZJoPR pic.twitter.com/K0UaDofKPO

— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 22, 2015

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Mrs. Obama just wrapped up her #LetGirlsLearn trip to Japan & Cambodia. See her travel diary: https://t.co/p4vL5W4urq pic.twitter.com/kfvh2lUNYs

— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) March 22, 2015

Share the #LetGirlsLearn story with your friends and family! http://t.co/vrFedTRp9X #YSEALI pic.twitter.com/1R2uFLr9pN

— YSEALI (@yseali) March 21, 2015

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A man calling a child a slut. Good riddance to that jerk

College baseball player kicked off the team after vulgar tweet about Mo'ne Davis’ Disney movie http://t.co/SXQoKuxK6N

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 22, 2015

Bloomsburg Univ is deeply saddened by what was written about #MoneDavis by one of our student-athletes. His words do not represent us.

— Bloomsburg Huskies (@GoBUHuskies) March 21, 2015

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We take matter very seriously; addressed the issue with the student-athlete (who has been dismissed from team), coach, and the team.

— Bloomsburg Huskies (@GoBUHuskies) March 21, 2015

President Barack Obama is an early adapter of the new breed of super fitness watches: http://t.co/FuTal09GZ3 pic.twitter.com/BFsVPUyUXK

— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) March 22, 2015

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So, Martese Johnson moved and because he momentarily forgot the correct zip code, he was denied entry. This bar owner is getting the side-eye

Bar Owner says UVA student Martese Johnson was 'cordial, respectful' before arresthttp://t.co/SdmFOBsnLS

— ABC News (@ABC) March 22, 2015

At University Of Virginia, students say Martese Johnson's beating was the tip of the iceberg http://t.co/ALEcOWDFRT pic.twitter.com/74i221Mcim

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) March 22, 2015

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Starbucks baristas will stop writing “Race Together” on cups http://t.co/NPpTpjwcvV

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 22, 2015

https://twitter.com/CounterMoonbat/status/579693838677110784

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Don’s on point comment

I have no idea how much Starbucks pays their employees, but can you imagine having a job where you have to engage customers in conversations about race? You work two jobs just to keep a roof over your head and some billionaire with nothing to do sends down a fucking edict from on high forcing you to talk about something that he or she doesn’t have to worry about, let alone talk about.

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@washingtonpost “There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy, hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny.”

— Between the Lines (@SoulSurvivor60) March 22, 2015

Starbucks baristas stop writing "Race Together" on cups; company says diversity discussion to continue: http://t.co/QTvHLedvKd

— The Associated Press (@AP) March 22, 2015

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Here is the link to the #JSt2015 panel on Iran. Filled with unique, informed analysis. Doesn't get much better. http://t.co/QPEC5vkcu7

— Joe Cirincione (@Cirincione) March 22, 2015

Prefer @Charlieleduff's great VICE piece on the HYPOCRISY and LIES at the core of #TedCruz's American tale. https://t.co/kTMNSBOoKf @TIME

— 🇺🇸🇭🇹 Only4RM 🇭🇹🇺🇸 (@Only4RM) March 22, 2015

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Fantastic speech

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Congrats to Kerry 4 #GLAADawards Vanguard Award. Watch her brilliant acceptance speech http://t.co/bAWfUtaf5f -krew pic.twitter.com/hSC4mRlNeO

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) March 22, 2015

“@SpylightScandal: Love this pic! kw, @shondarhimes @TheEllenShow & @portiaderossi all stunning! #glaadawards pic.twitter.com/XNBcZ2ATfI” LOVE!

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) March 22, 2015

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#GLAADawards 03.21.15 -krew
Gown @HELLESSYNY
Bag @anyahindmarch
Shoes @charlottes_web
Ring @ChimentoJewels pic.twitter.com/Jxb0ZfHRn7

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) March 22, 2015

A grand slam: Serena Williams makes a second appearance on @voguemagazine cover http://t.co/dYslTAR9nf via @ForTheWin pic.twitter.com/B3bRmwXWJm

— TriniPrincess (@TriniPrincess) March 22, 2015

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Our annual #ShapeIssue is here with @serenawilliams! Read her story: http://t.co/jbwbQlShmD pic.twitter.com/c8g0jvTDs0

— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) March 21, 2015

Serena Williams’s 9 best looks on and off the court: http://t.co/nHb1N8Blno pic.twitter.com/DHuj8pZEgh

— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) March 22, 2015

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Designers have created a device to water plants in the middle of the desert http://t.co/jvaShFpmhX pic.twitter.com/wekLGNiWJG

— Mic (@mic) March 22, 2015

"The narrative being pushed that the U.S. is running out of crude oil storage is false": http://t.co/YpEbXp7ENQ

— brad plumer (@bradplumer) March 22, 2015

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Sigh

Fraternity suspended over notebook detailing rape and lynching http://t.co/xFCj6mqZP2 pic.twitter.com/xbdIwrUbvJ

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) March 21, 2015

Oklahoma mayoral candidate raised more than $20,000 for charity performing in black face http://t.co/lG93rHgcEi pic.twitter.com/p0nyvRtw8p

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) March 21, 2015

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Missing British medical students feared to have joined #ISIS http://t.co/himKLRDfkn

— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) March 22, 2015

CIA Director: Iran general "destabilizing" efforts in Iraq - http://t.co/AAAjp7zY89 pic.twitter.com/8LaQSE85YJ

— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 22, 2015

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CNN: The BS network; Another reason the death penalty should be abolished

#CNNBeLike CNN prominently mentions the criminal record of hanging victim Otis Byrd. CNN never mentions the criminal record of Bernie Kerik.

— Harold Itzkowitz (@HaroldItz) March 21, 2015

Powerful apology from a prosecutor who sent an innocent man to death row http://t.co/UJbJ1briGc pic.twitter.com/85OK3oaVQh

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) March 22, 2015

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A Tweet Or Two

"Our economy created nearly 300,000 new jobs last month." —President Obama pic.twitter.com/URqot1KF0P

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) March 6, 2015

Obamacare has not forced employers to push workers PT: all the employment gains since it went into law have been FT http://t.co/hELnVS6y8f

— Brookings Econ (@BrookingsEcon) March 6, 2015

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.@repjohnlewis on bus in AL. "Selma, more than any place in America, literally wrote the Voting Rights Act" he says pic.twitter.com/8drYgnal1Z

— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) March 6, 2015

John Lewis is the only person still alive today who was on the speaking program of the 1963 March on Washington. pic.twitter.com/e3EKM0nDYK

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) March 6, 2015

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Half a century later, take a look back at the marches from Selma to Montgomery → http://t.co/3SsOWZ8iSo #MarchOn pic.twitter.com/6ysHGSNjPA

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) March 6, 2015

Why ‘Selma is Now’ http://t.co/SAImhuVJFj #Selma50 #SelmaNow by @rickhasen pic.twitter.com/E81EU7iYY8

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) March 5, 2015

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John Lewis honoring four little girls who were killed in bombing at 16th street baptist church in Birmingham in 1963 pic.twitter.com/Pi6peN2drs

— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) March 6, 2015

Best way to honor Selma marchers is by restoring Voting Rights Act http://t.co/4kOWtzQjHj h/t @civilrightsorg pic.twitter.com/PwJAXboDgB

— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) March 5, 2015

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"Think about more than just yourself. Think about how you can have an impact beyond just yourself." —President Obama pic.twitter.com/jI1ny0D01j

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) March 6, 2015

Tomorrow, President Obama will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the marches from Selma to Montgomery: http://t.co/3SsOWYQHtO #MarchOn

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) March 6, 2015

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On this day in 1857, SCOTUS upheld slavery in #DredScott v Sandford. http://t.co/T91rvBBOeM pic.twitter.com/QS5gQcX144

— Jerry Mitchell (@JMitchellNews) March 6, 2015

Reliving Selma's "Bloody Sunday" before the 50th anniversary of the historic march #Selma50 — http://t.co/Us3BezLBjx pic.twitter.com/UuusvVGij1

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) March 6, 2015

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Today @BarackObama talked to us about #Selma50, #Ferguson and the legacy he wants to leave for his daughters | LISTEN http://t.co/Gjomk70ncp

— Tom Joyner (@TJMShow) March 6, 2015

Ferguson "not an isolated incident," Obama says: http://t.co/FCIripX2WD pic.twitter.com/3dY4C0eovN

— The Hill (@thehill) March 6, 2015

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20 photos of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches: http://t.co/sz7lcofoit pic.twitter.com/IBNIyyIl6f

— National Journal (@nationaljournal) March 6, 2015

I wrote about today's civil-rights movement:http://t.co/OBnkfpqZLi
...and its new leaders:http://t.co/UPTHOY6HJO pic.twitter.com/m28UpyOQOv

— Matt Pearce 🦅🇺🇸 (@mattdpearce) March 6, 2015

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Some days, Twitter can be magic 🙂

#BlackOutDay: "It's a celebration of black beauty and our individuality" - http://t.co/rzroXojTrg pic.twitter.com/WEowugcIrm

— ABC News (@ABC) March 6, 2015

https://twitter.com/MARYSKINSWEAT/status/573922588050726912

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A Tweet Or Two

"It's time to end the era of manufactured crises." —President Obama on #ImmigrationAction http://t.co/yWQLxIl1Cc

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 24, 2015

Breaking News: As Republicans Concede, F.C.C. Is Expected to Enforce Net Neutralityhttp://t.co/UPRAqOO6BR

— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 24, 2015

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Why President Obama will ultimately win on immigration: http://t.co/ewhC7hC773 op-ed by @SimonWDC (Gregory Bull/AP) pic.twitter.com/7sVRKETc8W

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 24, 2015

Obama vetoes Keystone XL bill http://t.co/tMmLwwaU5u

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 24, 2015

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US Postal Service Honors Maya Angelou With Forever Stamp http://t.co/uEVDczZwZT pic.twitter.com/W4o23BOcdd

— NBC BLK (@NBCBLK) February 23, 2015

10-year-old math prodigy studying to complete university degree http://t.co/Jtfv3blO1F pic.twitter.com/YIB0LeKWOu

— Global Grind News (@GlobalGrindNews) February 24, 2015

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Remembering Jimmie Lee Jackson, whose death 50 years ago led to "Bloody Sunday" & VRA http://t.co/a62tt7xydQ pic.twitter.com/GgZfFFYMtH

— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) February 24, 2015

Family of Trayvon Martin "disappointed" in findings of DOJ invest, but "it has steeled our resolve" - @SeniABC pic.twitter.com/yJKzc2Z7ny

— ABC News (@ABC) February 24, 2015

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The First Lady is challenging you, @NancyODell & @KevinFrazier. #GimmeFive ways the stars stay fit, and pass it on:https://t.co/3pFUCN8Zjg

— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) February 24, 2015

Hey @FLOTUS, I see your #GimmeFive challenge and pass it on to @NickJonas! #LetsMovehttps://t.co/lFgGqOd77q

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) February 24, 2015

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https://twitter.com/SeanMcElwee/status/570278531457949696

If you fail to recognize Obama's intelligence, integrity & sincerity, you may lack those qualities #ObamaLovesAmerica pic.twitter.com/5vBoEE0efB

— Casey (@pari_passu) February 20, 2015

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#BHM Rebecca Lee Crumpler graduates from the New England Female Medical College the first Black woman as an MD #TDIH pic.twitter.com/F5CpsQVaYJ

— The Crisis Magazine (@thecrisismag) February 24, 2015

This black man owns the ONLY #sequin manufacturing company in the US. http://t.co/oW4w9kVb6e #BEHighSociety

— Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) February 24, 2015

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John Lewis: Giuliani's Comments Show 'Scars and Signs of Racism' Still Present in U.S. http://t.co/VRXDTrhjJG (VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/2okNkNTXLz

— Mediaite (@Mediaite) February 24, 2015

Four arrested on terror charges. What is it about their faces that'll keep this story buried? http://t.co/TgKX9cD2Mc pic.twitter.com/3TALalRAjJ

— CJ Werleman (@cjwerleman) February 23, 2015

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Perfect response by Zendaya to Giuliana Rancic’s and Kelly Osbourne’s racist comments. She is 18!!! Bravo!

pic.twitter.com/q0fOYrv3gc

— Zendaya (@Zendaya) February 24, 2015

Zendaya Wrote A Powerful Defense Of Her Dreadlocks After Racist Comments On Fashion Police http://t.co/xfAJR5IePT pic.twitter.com/xtn8e75nn8

— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) February 24, 2015

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https://twitter.com/momodamermaid/status/570087575819579392

https://twitter.com/momodamermaid/status/570087761635635200

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A Tweet Or Two

"Today, I will sign the Clay Hunt [Suicide Prevention for American Veterans] Act into law." —President Obama #HonoringVets

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 12, 2015

"To anyone out there who’s hurting—it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of strength." —President Obama #HonoringVets

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 12, 2015

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I don't break easily and I'm really broken after watching this: Suzanne Barakat talking about #ChapelHillShooting: http://t.co/kz3g8TckXf

— Hameed 🇵🇸 (@SheikhThingsUp) February 12, 2015

Quote of the day comes from CJ Werleman on the media’s reaction to the Chapel Hill Shootings #ChapelHillShooting pic.twitter.com/xURgG9CXn4

— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) February 12, 2015

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"I’m proud to welcome him back as our next Secretary of Defense." —Obama on Senate confirmation of Ash Carter pic.twitter.com/qf4vhdj2wq

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 12, 2015

Congrats to Philadelphia and Mayor Nutter for expanding paid sick leave.
Now it's time for Congress to #LeadOnLeave. pic.twitter.com/TCbW90OVt2

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 12, 2015

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https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/565931602266820608

"YOLO man!"
Find out why President Obama has a selfie stick—and #GetCovered by February 15: http://t.co/edMm32q3mA pic.twitter.com/VqzhrcrA7I

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 12, 2015

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Things everybody does but doesn’t talk about, featuring President Obama http://t.co/Kd6qUbauxm pic.twitter.com/6nYMfeKDXv

— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) February 12, 2015

Can't dunk your cookie?
At least you can #GetCovered: http://t.co/GNfbft9Ewv http://t.co/edMm328sv2 #ThanksObama pic.twitter.com/Wh82V4NR1t

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 12, 2015

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In Iowa, Biden says continuing Obama policies not a 3rd term: "I call it sticking with what worked." pic.twitter.com/fuIMQJ3idX

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 12, 2015

Biden also sees the explosion of money in politics as the greatest risk to the middle class. "Take money out of the equation," he urges.

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 12, 2015

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https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/565871146177150976

BREAKING: Mayor Nutter signs #phlsickdays bill into law, making Philadelphia the 17th city to pass #paidsickdays. pic.twitter.com/YMhcohp7Mn

— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) February 12, 2015

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White House stands by boys on embattled Little League team: http://t.co/EIJUlHGHiX (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP) pic.twitter.com/Y0bHsMlmGu

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 12, 2015

https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/565849087908798464

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https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/565940939165011968

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/565941169230995456

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https://twitter.com/Luvvie/status/565946143851294720

Gentrification Is the Real Scandal Surrounding Jackie Robinson West http://t.co/a3y4Oj5Xc2

— Zulu Yama Gumbo (@bromoore) February 12, 2015

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Pakistan is facing a major water crisis http://t.co/mFBjrW8NDr pic.twitter.com/dlhaB1GJJl

— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 12, 2015

China offers to mediate in stalled efforts to engage the Afghan Taliban in peace negotiations http://t.co/7Gz99JqTNi

— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) February 12, 2015

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Man visiting family from India left temporarily paralyzed after police encounter http://t.co/9JiXkQrRea

— theGrio.com (@theGrio) February 12, 2015

FBI director speaks candidly about the problem of racial bias in law enforcement http://t.co/9q0pF80ymS pic.twitter.com/BsbtixUnRY

— Jeffrey Levin 🇺🇦 (@jilevin) February 12, 2015

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Listen to one of the victims of the #ChapelHillShooting explain her love for America http://t.co/RKcCcEK3jz pic.twitter.com/mbNndvpuqn

— Dream Defenders (@Dreamdefenders) February 12, 2015

#MuslimLivesMatter but not for @CNN @NBCNews @CBSNews @ABC @FoxNews #ChapelHillShooting @al_tagreer pic.twitter.com/TC5QDt50nq

— Carlos Latuff (@LatuffCartoons) February 11, 2015

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https://twitter.com/Lnonblonde/status/565996558823342080

I witnessed what I believe could be the largest Muslim funeral prayer in US Muslim history. #ChapelHillShooting
pic.twitter.com/lYJTwJPREH

— Nihad Awad (@NihadAwad) February 12, 2015

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Rand Paul thinks companies could benefit by launching their own currencies. http://t.co/AG8MSW6pk9 pic.twitter.com/2bElWF8QRN

— Joe Weisenthal (@TheStalwart) February 12, 2015

Boehner needs to follow own advice on DHS funding. http://t.co/65Ae6GrJpV

— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) February 12, 2015

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Paris votes to sue Fox News for erroneous "no-go zone" coverage http://t.co/3XTUedtg7I

— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) February 12, 2015

Ruth Bader Ginsburg on marriage equality: "The rest of us recognized they are one of us" http://t.co/Puu70GP3nI

— Guardian US (@GuardianUS) February 12, 2015

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https://twitter.com/LibyanBentBladi/status/565992392298618880

#ChapelHillShooting victim Deah Barakat fundraised for Syrian refugees & helped the homeless http://t.co/HTxEfmkJqY pic.twitter.com/ty7hORhVaB

— HuffPost UK (@HuffPostUK) February 12, 2015

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California boy who beat leukemia urges near-universal measles jabs http://t.co/qhHXjBvNZI

— Reuters Health (@Reuters_Health) February 12, 2015

One thing we are most certain of, the #measles vaccine is safe and very effective. Read more: http://t.co/1cseUh4FQv pic.twitter.com/XtuChrVqYu

— HHS.gov (@HHSGov) February 12, 2015

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BREAKING: Residents say an explosion kills many at a crowded market in Biu town in northeast Nigeria.

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 12, 2015

After retrieving a laptop in a strike on a Qaeda leader, American & Afghan forces increased night raids on militants http://t.co/rQafaASesI

— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 12, 2015

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See you soon, Philadelphia! #DNC16 pic.twitter.com/xBeJhYMWFX

— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) February 12, 2015

Democrats are holding their 2016 convention in the city where they first rejected Jim Crow http://t.co/CPN9xVye1k pic.twitter.com/rxhgY7LcDq

— Vox (@voxdotcom) February 12, 2015

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https://twitter.com/danielleiat/status/565903186993893376

FBI Director James Comey dives into the debate over race and criminal justice http://t.co/lFQr5Bvp5K pic.twitter.com/4zhDRPSaNX

— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) February 12, 2015

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Australia's jaw dropped after its Prime Minister compared the job market to the holocaust http://t.co/xpLJxyGrn3 pic.twitter.com/sX6x7J4FjI

— Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) February 12, 2015

.@Madeleine Albright says Bibi might have enough on his plate without U.S. speech: http://t.co/MXjhFQbI2J pic.twitter.com/aoZByhOALb

— The Hill (@thehill) February 12, 2015

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announces ceasefire for eastern Ukraine to start on 15 February http://t.co/4hKPSU1a2Z

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) February 12, 2015

#Russia/#Ukraine peace deal includes ceasefire effective starting from on Sunday http://t.co/di9rS3hRS9 pic.twitter.com/x1jbs68vBe

— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) February 12, 2015

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https://twitter.com/ajam/status/565880157005938688

https://twitter.com/AFPTV_en/status/565894449411411969

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Meet Lewis Latimer, the African American who enlightened Thomas Edison, by @brentinmock http://t.co/152LgJDjXn pic.twitter.com/lnkHQo6jnl

— grist (@grist) February 12, 2015

Ursula Burns, CEO @XeroxCorp, first African American woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2015 pic.twitter.com/AXNsKWHft8

— Black History Heroes (@HistoryHeroes) February 11, 2015

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this is still very relevant #ChapelHillShooting pic.twitter.com/0tYwu2SkqC

— Anna (@AnnaGreenJ) February 12, 2015

Photo: Right in front of me in “Liberal” Southern, Cali. SMH. To think, this dude gets to drive around,... http://t.co/J8gMFJzAoL

— Reagan Gomez (@ReaganGomez) February 11, 2015

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Here’s Brian Williams moderating a Democratic primary debate: http://t.co/4I01K8bTcP pic.twitter.com/DNWnGv4AKW

— Jamison Foser (@jamisonfoser) February 11, 2015

An $850M #solar deal. The dirty stuff is dying, the clean stuff is booming. http://t.co/SCbpO3GqsH

— Michael Grunwald (@MikeGrunwald) February 11, 2015

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https://twitter.com/Rami__Ak/status/566007883327086594

Demo held in Gaza over Muslim students' murder in US http://t.co/GlUeh6PfTa via @PressTV #ChapelHillShooting pic.twitter.com/rH5hDwmUA6

— Joe Catron (@jncatron) February 12, 2015

A Tweet Or Two

"Last night, America lost not just a coaching legend but a gentleman and a citizen." —President Obama on Dean Smith: pic.twitter.com/xNFSOoin1J

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 8, 2015

Dean Smith, civil rights champion and basketball coach, has died. For more on the former description, read this. http://t.co/JOHjpllLT6

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) February 8, 2015

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Obama’s new budget puts billions toward fighting climate change http://t.co/dYymRSKhg6 pic.twitter.com/p16I5nMM6Y

— Climate Power (@ClimatePower) February 7, 2015

https://twitter.com/GrooveSDC/status/564168781438545920

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https://twitter.com/BougieIntellect/status/564135159885099008

47 yrs ago today, officers killed 3 in student demonstrations in Orangeburg, S.C. http://t.co/VAV6tvCY5q pic.twitter.com/uVIXAaXcOs

— Jerry Mitchell (@JMitchellNews) February 8, 2015

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OK. We make resisting arrest a felony. But every cop who makes an unlawful arrest also gets a felony charge. Deal? http://t.co/hJusujlS3X

— Radley Balko (@radleybalko) February 7, 2015

https://twitter.com/theonlyadult/status/564496908186435585

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So I was on the train to work this morning. Now, most women know that street harassers never think it's too early to street harass.

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

So that was happening. This dude was aggressively hitting on this woman, who was about my age. She was ignoring him. Everyone else was too.

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

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He kept after her. I could hear him saying, "Come on. I want your number. You're so pretty. You don't want my number?"

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

She finally says, loudly, "NO, I don't want your number!" And what happened next was amazing.

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

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This young woman a few seats away, looks up and she says, also loudly, "AND NO, I DON'T WANNA GIVE YOU MINE."

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

And there was this awkward silence. Like, at first people just stared at her, myself include. But then I realized, and slowly so did others.

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

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The second woman's friend started laughing and she said (not as loud, but still audible) "NO, I DON'T WANNA MEET YOU NO WHERE."

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

And together they sang, really loudly (and off key) "NO, I DON'T WANT NONE OF YOUR TIIIIIME"

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

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The dude trying to get the first woman's number just stared at them, and the woman he was harassing was just LAUGHING. He was done.

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

And if you don't get the joke....well, maybe your sense of humor needs some....TLC. *chuckles*

— Olivia A. Cole (@RantingOwl) February 6, 2015

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Nigeria is postponing its presidential elections until March due to security concerns. http://t.co/8fbwTh9mM4 pic.twitter.com/C0JSbWD6JH

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 8, 2015

Who is Kayla Mueller, the American held by #ISIS? Why her parents have not given up hope. @CBSEveningNews http://t.co/XpCKcvWoqF

— Jim Axelrod (@JimAxelrod) February 8, 2015

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Cannot recommend more highly today this story on Dean Smith by @tommytomlinson that ran last year: http://t.co/7EledXCt2H

— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) February 8, 2015

https://twitter.com/BillMoyersHQ/status/564254845155434498

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Mossad has broken with Netanyahu on Iran, adding fuel to the fire in Washington. @joshrogin @elilake http://t.co/ZHlgKR1SJ6 via @BV

— Dr. Hatem Bazian (@HatemBazian) February 8, 2015

https://twitter.com/Green_Footballs/status/564245063350226944

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She's the daughter of a New Jersey police sergeant. http://t.co/NEg8B53cyN pic.twitter.com/MPd0JkfvNm

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) February 8, 2015

Emergency dispatcher to 13-year-old girl as her dad dies: "Stop whining" http://t.co/zG8bunJUsA

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 8, 2015

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https://twitter.com/FeministaJones/status/564219285053394944

https://twitter.com/FeministaJones/status/564221525042417665

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Gay marriages planned for Monday in Alabama unless US Supreme Court orders a stay: http://t.co/fblP9JbugT

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 7, 2015

https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/564210444165214208

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https://twitter.com/IjeomaOluo/status/563803804152246272

REMINDER: "Christian" America currently imprisons more black men than America enslaved in 1850 http://t.co/VtTU811DgB http://t.co/BVuZiWmK56

— 𝚋𝚊𝚡𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚗 (@TheBaxterBean) February 7, 2015

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Kerry warns of 'additional' US assistance to Ukraine http://t.co/D01m7Mcjvp

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 8, 2015

Five African nations pledge to deploy thousands of troops, police and civilians to fight #BokoHaram militants http://t.co/T2rSEGEVL6

— ABC News (@abcnews) February 7, 2015

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Five dead, including two children, in horrific domestic violence-related shooting in Douglasville, Georgia: http://t.co/jJdUHDDuw0

— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) February 8, 2015

https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/status/564196977442045952

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Brian Williams just couldn't live up to the high standards of a news org that employs Joe Scarborough and Luke Russert.

— Frank Conniff (@FrankConniff) February 7, 2015

BREAKING: Brian Williams to take a "brief leave." He becomes the first person ever to be punished for lying about Iraq.

— L O L G O P (@LOLGOP) February 7, 2015

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EDITORIAL: "The small but dangerous minority of American parents resistant to vaccinating their children" http://t.co/p0Si1Mm4SM

— Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) February 7, 2015

I was vaccinated as a child. 30 years later I am a complete failure. No way is that a coincidence.

— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) February 8, 2015

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https://twitter.com/BBCtrending/status/564115247473373184

40 bills introduced in 17 states so far in 2015 to make it harder to vote https://t.co/a0DSwAbYWk @BrennanCenter pic.twitter.com/YioUssniux

— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) February 6, 2015

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Dancing in the streets of Baghdad: a curfew ends & the city is finally coming back to life pic.twitter.com/qBCT1a0C1Z

— Liz Sly (@LizSly) February 7, 2015

Finally got details of Putin peace plan proposal. #MSC15 pic.twitter.com/W3HhKoMxgB

— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) February 7, 2015

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Booming jobs and falling gas prices make this the best economy in 15 years http://t.co/pzf7uKrbkj

— Barry Ritholtz (@Ritholtz) February 8, 2015

https://twitter.com/jonfavs/status/564164252387143680

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Gladiators? You know exactly what this Scandal moment means 🙂

When you graduated 6 months ago and can't find a job so you walk into every business with your resume pic.twitter.com/cpDSvqax94

— brandon . (@BMarcTheBest) February 6, 2015

"I smell steak on your breath, dude. And you serving us puppy chow. Fuck you mean?" pic.twitter.com/2qCvesqYh8

— 🐻+🍯=❤️ (@WinkWestwood) February 7, 2015

A Tweet Or Two

Trayvon Martin (Feb. 5, 1995 - Feb. 26, 2012) would have been 20 years old today. #RIPTrayvonMartin pic.twitter.com/ZEfNLEkk9g

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) February 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/563316301536722944

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President Obama just met with Vidal and Ms. Lopez of @HumansOfNY.
Read their incredible story: http://t.co/4PvoSQhUF8 pic.twitter.com/7uNiWa7BgA

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 5, 2015

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Arrest report of Rosa Parks, (colored female sitting in white section of bus), Dec. 1, 1955. http://t.co/9YUCiTjRxj pic.twitter.com/n6OeXYgwF4

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) February 3, 2015

Dorothy Height and 7 other Civil Rights pioneers. http://t.co/gtcCNmoQD2 via @mashable pic.twitter.com/FQkiSnBKPm

— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) February 5, 2015

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BREAKING: Five babies at suburban Chicago daycare center diagnosed with measles: Chicago Tribune

— Reuters U.S. News (@ReutersUS) February 5, 2015

JUST IN: Health officials investigating after 5 children under age of 1 at daycare in Palatine, Ill., near Chicago, diagnosed with measles.

— ABC News Health (@ABCNewsHealth) February 5, 2015

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In Facebook posts, Congressional press secretary compared African Americans to zoo animals http://t.co/SLRltNEUkY pic.twitter.com/nrfIRTqicb

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) February 5, 2015

SCOOP Ben Cole, a sr adviser to @aaronschock, resigned after @BuzzFeedAndrew & @thinkprogress found controversial posts on his Facebook page

— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) February 5, 2015

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90 people shot or burned alive and 500 wounded by Boko Haram fighters in Cameroon http://t.co/pNzSxtuU38

— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) February 5, 2015

John Kerry calls on Russia to work to end Ukraine conflict & "respect international order" http://t.co/ll33b1HSu7 pic.twitter.com/tJpIWxZL64

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 5, 2015

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Pope Francis thanks Arizona teens for helping immigrants on the border http://t.co/QSJHjPbxGv pic.twitter.com/zvFWkOaGzM

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) February 5, 2015

No place for sex abusers in Catholic Church, Pope Francis tells bishops http://t.co/1duL5WBS1J pic.twitter.com/7RUxyJGnwN

— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 5, 2015

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File this under "Duh." | Twitter CEO: 'We suck at dealing with abuse' http://t.co/BVAnsicvoW via @verge #twibdocket

— Imani Gandy (Orca’s Version) ⚓️ (@AngryBlackLady) February 5, 2015

Twitter CEO: "We suck at dealing with abuse" http://t.co/B6QBOxxy0Z pic.twitter.com/pE6vdDJvzc

— The Verge (@verge) February 5, 2015

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Obama’s budget pursues fairness, not ‘envy’ http://t.co/K4LfLIxNPV

— Showing my paintings in a Seattle Art Gallery (@CharlesMunn1) February 5, 2015

3 male lawmakers propose eliminating Obamacare's maternity coverage http://t.co/fMuvAW9mA3 pic.twitter.com/uX6ojUleSk

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) February 5, 2015

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And replaced it with voter suppression

70 yrs ago today, GA abolished poll tax, aimed at keeping African Americans from voting. http://t.co/VAV6tvlndS pic.twitter.com/g0sS5KVxnA

— Jerry Mitchell (@JMitchellNews) February 5, 2015

#BREAKING Pope Francis to address Congress in September http://t.co/rjVUTCWL90

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 5, 2015

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https://twitter.com/tanehisicoates/status/563324856687923200

https://twitter.com/tanehisicoates/status/563324960572452864

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https://twitter.com/tanehisicoates/status/563325158682013696

These 15 Americans Spent 350 Years In Prison For Crimes They Didn’t Commit http://t.co/CXev4dzv59 pic.twitter.com/2BFkowjMst

— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) February 5, 2015

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Rescue teams in Taiwan search for missing 12 from #TransAsia plane crash that killed 31 http://t.co/W0Qx6ipOEq pic.twitter.com/vikAJMzDDM

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 5, 2015

Jordan strikes ISIS targets in Syria, as king visits slain pilot's family http://t.co/FLSBKM9O5A pic.twitter.com/K4wVNZQsO7

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) February 5, 2015

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Two #Philly cops indicted for brutal beatdown of man on scooter: http://t.co/5mUgQgQpub pic.twitter.com/LCgotQWwBR

— Dana DiFilippo (@DanaDiFilippo) February 5, 2015

Police: 2 dead in apparent murder-suicide on University of South Carolina campus: http://t.co/BDrtfTi3zV

— KVUE News (@KVUE) February 5, 2015

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Kerry to meet with #Iran foreign minister in Germany http://t.co/ifdJvn4it3

— Meir Javedanfar- מאיר ג'בדנפר (@MeirJa) February 5, 2015

Japanese official: Netanyahu asked me to advance franchise for Sheldon Adelson’s casino http://t.co/j6vr2pyD5T pic.twitter.com/lWn9ChaXcS

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) February 5, 2015

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https://twitter.com/Lnonblonde/status/563460346178834432

Feds reportedly launch criminal probe into Chris Christie’s administration: http://t.co/uQ7IWpDZis (Mel Evans/AP) pic.twitter.com/V59IKnS0rI

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 5, 2015

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Jobless claims point to strengthening labor market >> http://t.co/tyXzZ9YYy1 pic.twitter.com/V9i1FVLE5z

— CNBC (@CNBC) February 5, 2015

Here's what net neutrality could mean to you >> http://t.co/WojvGTcVgh pic.twitter.com/Qza4j8fN97

— CNBC (@CNBC) February 5, 2015

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.@JohnKerry calls out #Russia: "We cannot close our eyes to tanks crossing border..Russian soldiers..leading so-called separatists" #Ukraine

— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) February 5, 2015

Fire Ron Dermer. Now. http://t.co/I5Bw5TaBwH pic.twitter.com/jS8USipS9j

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) February 5, 2015

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Everything you need to know about measles, in 90 seconds http://t.co/XQxXfizmHE pic.twitter.com/70rOOkgiPL

— Bloomberg (@business) February 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/BeeEssBee/status/563132495441702913

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At @CNNMoney, we've produced a timeline of Brian Williams' remarks about Iraq incident, 2003-2015: http://t.co/zuFebvw846

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) February 5, 2015

Health insurance giant Anthem lost tens of millions of Social Security numbers to a data breach. http://t.co/5mR9EoJG2s

— Danny Yadron (@dannyyadron) February 5, 2015

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#protip: If you're a cis, straight white man, and something happens that is outside your experience, ask some who knows — before commenting.

— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) February 5, 2015

It's not showing that you're weak, it's showing that you are curious and interested in the world around you and people who live other lives.

— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) February 5, 2015

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Every word of @davidaxelrod mitt e-night call is true. I was standing with axe & POTUS. That's what happened.

— Jim Messina (@Messina2012) February 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/ralphhaurwitz/status/563357520366809088

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Workers at this coffee shop make $12.50 an hour and don’t have to worry about tips http://t.co/mnONPp5D80 pic.twitter.com/PhhkjRBHP5

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) February 5, 2015

With Obama budget, your federal tax dollars won’t pay for sports stadiums http://t.co/wi2keGqu2T pic.twitter.com/ZT2hN5Ai0Y

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) February 4, 2015

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Greek finance minister responds to the surprise ECB announcement that crashed Greek stocks http://t.co/ygVfhqsNi4 pic.twitter.com/BGTBArPvfs

— Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) February 5, 2015

Navy unveils robot firefighters http://t.co/PFrde4fgfu pic.twitter.com/pxpU2ARUi9

— Jesse Byrnes (@jessebyrnes) February 5, 2015

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Vaccines and Autism from Autism Speaks http://t.co/KTrkaQNi8X pic.twitter.com/WYMiAfxrOK

— Greg Dworkin (@DemFromCT) February 5, 2015

Ebola Drug Trial Has Encouraging Early Results, and Questions Follow http://t.co/k5V24fbqNh

— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 4, 2015

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WATCH — Nation's top doctor says, medically, marijuana "can be helpful." See the video here: http://t.co/hn9AJolYvU pic.twitter.com/bEiIIu4GgT

— The Hill (@thehill) February 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/Felonious_munk/status/563131400367648770

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https://twitter.com/charlesfrith/status/562939432865898497

Stop doing this. RT @msnbc Is the science clear on vaccines? Vote in our survey right now: http://t.co/EE31ucidch pic.twitter.com/YifdTLKhu9

— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) February 5, 2015

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Starting to think only reason Jeb's running is he's tired of hearing, "I'm sorry, were you president? Because presidents are talking here."

— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) February 4, 2015

[to a crying baby] why r u acting like such a baby
[baby] maybe cuz i am one?
[me] what'd u say?
[baby] gaga
[me] that's what i thought punk

— Thynebear (@Thynebear) February 3, 2015

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I'm not sure if this ecstasy is working pic.twitter.com/Mr19ee2m6X

— Swishergirl (@Swishergirl24) January 28, 2015

One more hit and I'll sink your last ship, dear
SHUT UP GRANDMA
G5
THIS IS CRAP
*Grandma shows me Don't Hate the Playa Hate the Game tattoo*

— Dr. Bucky Isotope, Astrologist, IQ 188 (@BuckyIsotope) February 5, 2015

A Tweet Or Two

The Kansas City Star's front page. #HeIsLovedWhereverHeGoes pic.twitter.com/WkHmiPfTYm

— Donna NoShock (@NoShock) January 23, 2015

@BarackObama's plan will expand access to more than 1 million children and triple #childcare tax credits for parents. pic.twitter.com/yrkDHpHQy4

— SEIU (@SEIU) January 22, 2015

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12 yr old Tamir Rice: dangerous adult w/a gun. 18 yr old male and his 13 yr old GF: just a couple of lovesick teens on a multi-state spree.

— Ragnarok Lobster (@eclecticbrotha) January 18, 2015

#TamirRice shot w/in 2sec of squad car arrival, raising doubts he was warned to raise hands 3xhttp://t.co/PHCQ6sbE58 pic.twitter.com/RXUArmGOyX

— Arapaho415 (@arapaho415) January 23, 2015

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3 wrongfully convicted brothers won a $17 million settlement from NYC http://t.co/4f31fmN15r pic.twitter.com/McxMp3d8Ng

— The Root (@TheRoot) January 14, 2015

He may not have been as smart as some Ivy League type, but he always had such a sunny disposition! pic.twitter.com/Mxo5uMDcuq

— man it’s a hot zone, (@Mobute) January 11, 2015

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Charles Blow: Tamir Rice and the Value of Life http://t.co/XAxBQqzCyp

— forus50 (@FORUS50) January 17, 2015

George Zimmerman now has six mugshots. Trayvon Martin has an obituary. Never forget. pic.twitter.com/7FCPJfxnfT

— Harold W Nelson (@HaroldWNelson) January 14, 2015

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The Government Just Took A Step Toward Ending Mass Homelessness | ThinkProgress http://t.co/4bmW9aYp4a

— Rick Cooley (@rcooley123) January 23, 2015

#VeteranOfTheDay Charity Earley @USArmy - first African American female officer in Women's Army Auxiliary Corps #WWII pic.twitter.com/nedX8ReVwy

— Veterans Affairs (@DeptVetAffairs) January 22, 2015

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https://twitter.com/MrDanZak/status/557910258312835072

McDonald’s Sued For ‘Rampant’ Racial, Sexual Discrimination Against Employees http://t.co/rv4oO1D9FC pic.twitter.com/wam1vhWVt6

— Rewire News Group (@RewireNewsGroup) January 23, 2015

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Serious Ethical Questions Arising From Journalist’s Participation In Koch Event http://t.co/8TEFmJN9tp via @thinkprogress

— Donna NoShock (@NoShock) January 23, 2015

NOW BREAKING ON @FOXNEWS: BIZARRE INTERVIEW CONTAINS THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS, RESPECT, INTEGRITY. pic.twitter.com/NOI6KujxiY

— Hank Green (@hankgreen) January 23, 2015

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Some progress in #Haiti - 94 percent of Haitians in tent camps after the earthquake have now been resettled to more permanent housing.

— Samantha Power (@AmbPower44) January 23, 2015

U.S. diplomat meets Cuban dissidents day after talks with officials http://t.co/zsKPi4ABnS

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 23, 2015

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Top GOP Senator explains why the Supreme Court challenge to Obamacare is garbage http://t.co/CyWn6LuBZ7 pic.twitter.com/RWU79m5hNc

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) January 23, 2015

Mississippi forbid this teacher from showing kids how to use a condom. His solution is awesome http://t.co/Z25aCv6edG pic.twitter.com/rILgpnMWK9

— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 23, 2015

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This teacher is the GREATEST

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Tribune Opinion: Arming school staff is a dangerous answer to a serious problem http://t.co/LGou211TDh #MomsDemand pic.twitter.com/yJ80k3xZhB

— Khary Penebaker (@kharyp) January 22, 2015

California's former prisoners often don't know they can vote http://t.co/H13ZkGGEpP pic.twitter.com/K5yNxPWxCS

— HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) January 22, 2015

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Nearly half of borrowers don't shop around for a mortgage lender, so CFPB introduces online tool to help change that http://t.co/U25SXzFIcN

— David S. Joachim (@davidjoachim) January 23, 2015

Democrats face significant obstacles in the fight to strengthen voting rights, @AriBerman reports: http://t.co/ARo9mFEOfL

— The Nation (@thenation) January 23, 2015

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https://twitter.com/jbouie/status/557564070606692352

https://twitter.com/GoodGirlRoxy/status/557568679828004865

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@jbouie Thank God a wealthy white man has arrived to explain how to talk about race.

— The Singing Owl (@OwlWithAGuitar) January 20, 2015

https://twitter.com/wajobu/status/557565336372121601

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Spending More on Public Schools Boosts U.S. Economy - Noah Smith http://t.co/wM1OnzbRYR

— Mark Thoma (@MarkThoma) January 23, 2015

Explainer: How Obama wants to expand free municipal internet and who’s blocking his progress http://t.co/Rnj5CmL8py

— ProPublica (@propublica) January 23, 2015

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This woman just drove by. Y'all, the movement lives. STL. pic.twitter.com/r96B78tV16

— deray (@deray) January 18, 2015

Jessica Chastain spoke in favor of more diversity in Hollywood & received racist attacks http://t.co/b7pkCfYcqf pic.twitter.com/Yj3K8lCyCd

— The Root (@TheRoot) January 23, 2015

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Measles is a thing you need to be worried about again http://t.co/HK7Fq92n7T pic.twitter.com/hf8bQy9anE

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) January 23, 2015

Seriously people, get your kids vaccinated!... http://t.co/SR1UBBaY7I

— Eric Young (@eYoungDBM) January 23, 2015

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Gun lobbyists seek extraordinary veto power over Attorney General nominee http://t.co/OGlPs2X2a5 pic.twitter.com/NjvBcg4TOR

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) January 23, 2015

Connecticut bill would allow college athletes to join unions http://t.co/n7Ejz06Qj4 pic.twitter.com/77iXyQAFlC

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) January 23, 2015

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Obama: Under our last president 500k lost their jobs. 7.9 million lost insurance. I know what you're thinking. Does that guy have a brother?

— L O L G O P (@LOLGOP) January 21, 2015

My 4-year-old just asked me if "that lady" is a Queen, I told her yes! #SOTU pic.twitter.com/gd8d6uPraB

— Paul Carrick Brunson (@PaulCBrunson) January 21, 2015

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https://twitter.com/Ronc99/status/554156991732801536

The most interactive enhanced State of the Union ever:
1.2 million views ✓
1.5 million tweets on #SOTU ✓http://t.co/lYx7YzS39Z

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 22, 2015

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GOP balks at $60 billion price tag for College Tuition, hoping you overlook their last idea of a wise investment. pic.twitter.com/Io4os6HlyU

— clydetheslyde (@clydetheslyde) January 10, 2015

PA may be the 2015 ACA success story -- from 26% of the potential market signed up in 2014 to 47% so far this year.http://t.co/Dw4bAHlCgH

— Larry Levitt (@larry_levitt) January 22, 2015

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@BarackObama was kind enough to leave us this note after we lent our locker room to him today! #BarackChalk pic.twitter.com/ntCjBL0biR

— Kansas Soccer (@KUWSoccer) January 22, 2015

"It’s not a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have." —Obama on affordable, high-quality #ChildCare: http://t.co/omNYZvM3gB pic.twitter.com/OQaTMwmyol

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 23, 2015