Remembering Mike Brown

August 9. #MikeBrown should still be here. pic.twitter.com/5NAuMkQZrK

— brittany packnett cunningham. (@MsPackyetti) August 9, 2020

Rise And Shine

President Barack Obama talks with paralympic athletes at the U.S. Olympic Training Facility in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 9, 2012. Broadcast of the gold medal ceremony for the U.S. Olympic women’s soccer team plays on the TV in the background. Photo by Pete Souza

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DeRay McKesson: Ferguson And Beyond: How A New Civil Rights Movement Began – And Won’t End

Mike Brown should be alive today. He should be home from his first year at college, visiting friends and enjoying summer as he prepares to return to campus. The movement began one year ago as Brown’s body lay in the street of Canfield Drive here in Ferguson, Missouri, for four and a half hours. It began as the people of St Louis came out of their homes to mourn and to question, as the people were greeted by armed and aggressive officers. In the past year, the movement has focused primarily on police violence that can be seen and its impact, centered on broken bodies and death. But the police are violent in ways that cannot always be seen – the violence against the hearts, minds and souls of black folk. We must begin to address the sexual and emotional violence inflicted upon us by the police, too. We must begin to address the assaults on our self-worth and potential, too.

Beyond Ferguson: how a new civil rights movement began – and how we will win | DeRay McKesson http://t.co/Rpr4SFtvYf

— Guardian US (@GuardianUS) August 9, 2015

Naming this violence means one thing: the police and the state must change. It is not our job to shift the skin and identities into which we were born. It is up to systems of law enforcement, and the systems and structures that sustain its presence, to change. As much as this fight is about systems and structures, it is also a fight about hearts and minds. We will work hard to teach people that the safety of communities is not predicated on the presence of police – that safety is a more expansive notion than policing. Safety is strong schools, access to jobs, workforce development and access to healthcare, among many other things. The solution-work will likely fall into two separate but critically related areas: removing barriers, and building and rebuilding. There is much to be done to tear down systems and structures that oppress people, like mandatory minimum sentencing, broken-windows policing and police contracts that provide officers with protections that ensure they will never be held accountable for the crimes they commit.

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President Barack Obama talks on the phone with President François Hollande of France in the Oval Office, Aug. 9, 2014. Photo by Pete Souza

President Barack Obama looks back towards a group of students before signing H.R. 1911, the “Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013,” in the Oval Office, Aug. 9, 2013. Photo by Pete Souza

Members of the audience listen as President Barack Obama delivers remarks on higher education and the economy at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, Aug. 9, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza

President Barack Obama walks to the podium on the South Lawn of the White House to deliver a statement on Iraq, Aug. 9, 2014. Photo by Amanda Lucidon

President Barack Obama, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon, second from left, and governor Emilio Gonzalez, right, walk across the main courtyard at the the Cabanas Cultural Center during the North American Leaders’ Summit in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Aug. 10, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza

Paralympic swimmer Michael Prout watches as President Barack Obama signs a board for athletes during a visit to the U.S. Olympic Training Facility in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 9, 2012. Photo by Pete Souza

A Tweet Or Two

The unemployment rate dropped in every single state during 2014—the first time that's happened in 30 years. http://t.co/1ngUD95daI

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 5, 2015

US stocks close higher ahead of key jobs report: http://t.co/0UNqUH4x3t pic.twitter.com/2vi0xN5Ng6

— CNBC (@CNBC) March 5, 2015

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Michael Brown's family to file wrongful death lawsuit http://t.co/FsKEvXTnYm

— Guardian US (@GuardianUS) March 5, 2015

#FergusonReport isn't just an isolated incident, it's a National epidemic. pic.twitter.com/hn7yVgyF7C

— Elon Musk made TWITR suck (@nycjaneyvee) March 5, 2015

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https://twitter.com/GrooveSDC/status/573360295629889536

White supremacy is more afraid of black unity than black rage.

— deray (@deray) March 5, 2015

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#MyBrothersKeeper funds beat expectations by over $100 million http://t.co/kg28DN3t4H via @USATODAY💰

— TriniPrincess (@TriniPrincess) March 6, 2015

Getting support for mental health isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength: http://t.co/qa6uF5mUPV pic.twitter.com/4IUlDe5hvA

— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) March 5, 2015

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Rochae Davis, arrested after police 'mistook her afro comb for a gun' http://t.co/DUAM5ogkxk pic.twitter.com/yxCD1ETow2

— Neal Carter he/him (@nealcarter) March 5, 2015

Alabama electrical engineer sues police after being tased in his own home http://t.co/0oOMgVTDpf pic.twitter.com/5KVdOkcj38

— The Root (@TheRoot) March 5, 2015

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President Andrew Jackson could be on his way off of the $20 bill » http://t.co/KD2oRmAgTx pic.twitter.com/FhZmTmKtjV

— CNBC (@CNBC) March 5, 2015

African jawbone discovery pushes birth of humanity back by 400,000 years http://t.co/TaqwF3A5Jy pic.twitter.com/S2AlMkkjHE

— The Independent (@Independent) March 4, 2015

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@smerconish over 15 police department under review. No, it's not an aberration. Racial bias in criminal justice system is still a problem.

— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) March 5, 2015

9 Egregious examples of racism in Ferguson uncovered by the Department Of Justice http://t.co/UPNhfPyvQx pic.twitter.com/4f0JpNREIJ

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) March 5, 2015

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Half the states in the country have passed laws making it harder to vote since 2011 http://t.co/eu32aa1jsC #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/liROnFUN7b

— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) March 5, 2015

GOP leaders to skip Selma event: http://t.co/LzHSgVuUrL | AP Photo pic.twitter.com/SyOb01vKrP

— POLITICO (@politico) March 5, 2015

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Another reason I give libertarian dudebros the side eye. Their economic, social, cultural, and moral stances are sometimes vomit inducing. Rape is rape. Period

If you want to see what rape culture looks like, here you go. Brendan O’Neill defends sex without consent in @reason: http://t.co/0cW6Kz0jjR

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) March 5, 2015

Newspaper editorial pages from around the nation urge Supreme Court to uphold #Obamacare in #KingvBurwell: pic.twitter.com/UoQzDbP9Av

— igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) March 4, 2015

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Is anyone going to run against Hillary in the primary? Or are Dems just going to crown her queen and hope black ppl don’t remember 2008?

— 🤌🏾 Imani Gandy 👆🏾 (@AngryBlackLady) March 5, 2015

Because Dems need to figure out that a lot of black folks blame her for 7 years of birther bullshit. Good luck with that.

— 🤌🏾 Imani Gandy 👆🏾 (@AngryBlackLady) March 5, 2015

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If you criticize the leader of Israel it means you hate Israel, say the Americans who hate America's leader.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) March 4, 2015

Reports say Jeb Bush is seeking the right campaign slogan but let's not all suggest 'Fool me 3 times' at once.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) March 5, 2015

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New civil-rights crime drama from @AVAETC nabs @AnikaNoniRose as lead http://t.co/eRhNbupyXs pic.twitter.com/omSFAeVW4q

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) March 4, 2015

Can we take a moment and admire how stunning Solange looks at Paris Fashion Week. 💕💕💕 pic.twitter.com/hAXkMBiSC6

— #freekeithdavisjr (@race_jones) March 5, 2015

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McConnell Changes Course on Iran Vote http://t.co/G8knMVRe20 pic.twitter.com/C4AFLQW3JH

— Alan Rappeport (@arappeport) March 5, 2015

24 people suffer injuries after Delta flight skids off runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport. http://t.co/MtSN6xv6Aa

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 5, 2015

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379 employers file marriage equality brief — 101 more than fought DOMA at #SCOTUS. http://t.co/7a75czZmeY pic.twitter.com/QCXeOAjLm5

— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) March 5, 2015

Date set for #SCOTUS arguments on same-sex marriage. http://t.co/CTR4YVTiPc Audio will be posted later that day. #lgbt

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) March 5, 2015

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Why Jakarta’s property boom isn’t a bubble » http://t.co/Fx7eFwRRM2 pic.twitter.com/8IUi26BxUM

— CNBC (@CNBC) March 6, 2015

BREAKING: All 31 tested banks pass stress tests » http://t.co/iMhgQP9wCp

— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) March 5, 2015

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BREAKING: ISIL fighters bulldoze 3,000-year-old Iraqi palace. http://t.co/pJ6x2iBHHY

— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) March 5, 2015

Wealthy widow held undocumented immigrant captive for more than 5 years http://t.co/iKha5FVm8t

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) March 5, 2015

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Last known Ebola patient in Liberia leaves treatment ward, Liberian gov't says: http://t.co/YcDcEACRz1 pic.twitter.com/fffcGM6F5Y

— ABC News (@ABC) March 5, 2015

Big news: #Liberia releases last #Ebola patient & monitoring known contacts. Liberia isn’t safe until the region is safe, but huge milestone

— Samantha Power (@AmbPower44) March 5, 2015

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Study finds New York's air pollution is killing us: http://t.co/pTYfyaflut pic.twitter.com/RQZZqcCvIm

— New York Magazine (@NYMag) March 5, 2015

A Snuggie vendor settles deception claims for $8,000,000 » http://t.co/Gux3RoDPSK pic.twitter.com/8Ls1Q2OtEL

— CNBC (@CNBC) March 5, 2015

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Worried about the very gaunt-looking Nadiya Savchenko, denied appeal in Russian court today. #FreeNadiya http://t.co/1wYUVYM4Sc

— Samantha Power (@AmbPower44) March 4, 2015

Day of mourning to mark east Ukraine mine disaster http://t.co/hgUFeMS6Tm pic.twitter.com/GgA1OzmDe6

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 5, 2015

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#Breaking Al-Jazeera: Al-Nusra Front's top military commander Abu Hammam al-Shami has been killed in an air ra... http://t.co/V6ggLnkQUr

— Naharnet (@Naharnet) March 5, 2015

The blast allegedly killed top JN leaders:
Abu Hamam al-Shami
Abu Musab al-Falastini
Abu Omar al-Kurdi
Abu Al-Bara' al-Ansari

— Ali H. Soufan (@Ali_H_Soufan) March 5, 2015

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The blast targeting a meeting for al-Nusra Front's leadership in Syria was reportedly a result of an airstrike by the U.S.-led coalition.

— Ali H. Soufan (@Ali_H_Soufan) March 5, 2015

JN confirmed the death of its military commander Abu Hamam al-Shami.

— Ali H. Soufan (@Ali_H_Soufan) March 5, 2015

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#BREAKING: Charges sought against Peachtree City police chief in wife’s shooting: http://t.co/R6fUhUe30x pic.twitter.com/iFd7Ayj2GV

— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) March 5, 2015

Police catch armed robber after he posted his plan on Facebookhttp://t.co/tQGyvNu76L pic.twitter.com/LBZaEoS7jg

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) March 5, 2015

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https://twitter.com/palafo/status/573578408241790976

Russian policeman gets 15-year sentence for allegedly spying for the US http://t.co/PhsMCOoFtk

— Insider Business (@BusinessInsider) March 5, 2015

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Senate Democrats step up pressure for vote on attorney general http://t.co/261Gu0zmG7

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

In exclusive interview with The Hill, EPA chief talks the race against time for climate regs: http://t.co/XwjvSkrago pic.twitter.com/2wMiYAuqCP

— The Hill (@thehill) March 5, 2015

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8 horrifying revelations in the Justice Department's Ferguson report, from canine attacks to racist emails http://t.co/H0tdvYsRSk

— Salon (@Salon) March 5, 2015

Yemen's Houthis seize national dialogue HQ, president insists group must leave Sanaa http://t.co/nrTkJojKi1

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 5, 2015

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In Mumbai, eating that steak could cost 5 years in jail http://t.co/48yf3VIrTR pic.twitter.com/shx7rWbBlm

— Bloomberg (@business) March 5, 2015

Russia’s woes show no sign of easing up http://t.co/O3Tx1Qv8TQ pic.twitter.com/cJdXmVVBHp

— Bloomberg (@business) March 6, 2015

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Why this American woman is as important to Ukraine as its generals http://t.co/pNVlbDWsuc pic.twitter.com/nqUrI5RSOH

— Bloomberg (@business) March 5, 2015

States are slashing college budgets and raising tuition http://t.co/WcVIAvvHEo pic.twitter.com/cdIcxgvW2v

— Bloomberg (@business) March 5, 2015

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ECB ready to buy bonds as Draghi signals inflation goal in reach http://t.co/Hh1UA1v6Uc pic.twitter.com/yEStcebu7v

— Bloomberg (@business) March 5, 2015

Draghi says sovereign-bond purchases to start March 9 http://t.co/iEhau8g1TA pic.twitter.com/pIlTVQD6JW

— Bloomberg (@business) March 5, 2015

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Military court recognizes transgender Manning, accused of leaking classified information to WikiLeaks, as a woman: http://t.co/PFGSVuOVWV

— The Associated Press (@AP) March 6, 2015

NEWS ALERT: Oil train derails in Illinois http://t.co/TuVtH4jQTf

— Bloomberg (@business) March 5, 2015

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MORE: Harrison Ford suffers moderate injuries after crash-landing his vintage plane on a golf course: http://t.co/TfeIX4kvrS

— The Associated Press (@AP) March 6, 2015

Russia launches large-scale military exercises in disputed territories http://t.co/OeeSlsr8g7 pic.twitter.com/Bj8T8lPpcR

— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 5, 2015

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Glad to see @KingSalman again. Continued our talks on US-#SaudiArabia relationship, efforts against violent extremisim.

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) March 5, 2015

Secretary @JohnKerry met with @KingSalman of #SaudiArabia today. View more photos: https://t.co/1UqtRDdjeL. pic.twitter.com/SBTbXatyMd

— Department of State (@StateDept) March 5, 2015

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https://twitter.com/ahmed/status/573477229436362752

US Secretary of State Kerry is in Riyadh to discuss Syria, Yemen and Iran. http://t.co/xyETMvTUgo pic.twitter.com/HCZylx0drd

— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) March 5, 2015

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https://twitter.com/jbouie/status/573477444096815104

Chris Christie’s Exxon Settlement is Bad for New Jersey http://t.co/304znPIYqC pic.twitter.com/SvDOqPUZMu

— Mary Ann Barbero-Clifford (@marieann66) March 5, 2015

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Finally. RT @blackvoices: Arrest made in deadly beating of transgender woman Islan Nettles http://t.co/gBQaub0BY7 pic.twitter.com/bS10gJe9T9

— stacia l. brown (@slb79) March 5, 2015

Daniel Holtzclaw is still sitting at home, free on bail, yet to face trial for 36 counts of sexual crimes against women of color.

— Yolanda Pierce, PhD (@YNPierce) March 4, 2015

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First date:
[ok, don't let her know you're a cop]

Her: do you come here often?

Me: *shoots unarmed black teen*

— steve suckington (@SteveSuckington) December 5, 2014

What is wrong with the Ferguson police department? Two charts that explain http://t.co/FNpnl7qBgF pic.twitter.com/oRg3nQ4Hai

— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 5, 2015

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Gamers are not a fucking minority, Gamer is not a marginalized identity. JFC people, that trivializes real lives, people. It's insulting

— Cypher 🟧 🔪 @ Life changes and more. (@cypheroftyr) March 5, 2015

No one ever got hung for being a gamer, or segregated, or put on the back of the bus. Shut the fuck up about being a gamer = minority.

— Cypher 🟧 🔪 @ Life changes and more. (@cypheroftyr) March 5, 2015

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Actors of Color Get Real About What It's Like To Play a Stereotype http://t.co/5byd8CndLq via @upworthy pic.twitter.com/ykVPLPjl9z

— Blavity (@Blavity) March 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/JuanMThompson/status/573189518691471360

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Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Bill Is Back http://t.co/0S5DTze6Wy pic.twitter.com/ByEsTxgPo0

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) March 4, 2015

This is the best explanation of gerrymandering you will ever see http://t.co/ddbvX2ZZDx pic.twitter.com/JjcQieSQCV

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 1, 2015

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Five reasons the chances for a U.S.-Iran deal look better than ever, by Aaron David Miller: http://t.co/YsG9habLv5 pic.twitter.com/ZpKEHkielG

— WSJ Politics (@WSJPolitics) March 5, 2015

World Health Organization says it will soon start large-scale testing of experimental Ebola vaccine in Guinea: http://t.co/uYauYzNDSG

— ABC News (@ABC) March 5, 2015

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A fabulous example of the use of updog

This crucial exchange between Justice Ginsburg and Carvin at the Obamacare arguments hasn't gotten enough attention. pic.twitter.com/Iq8JF0FGuL

— ''Jeffrey Young'' (@JeffYoung) March 5, 2015

Oh god. Put down your books. STOP READING. (Actual article from San Antonio Texan newspaper, August 26, 1858) pic.twitter.com/2edR2nR8U9

— Letters of Note (@LettersOfNote) March 5, 2015

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Oh, Canada

Canada's central bank is telling people to stop "Spocking" their money: http://t.co/7JyLvVhzsl pic.twitter.com/EZCRWCOp5v

— CNBC (@CNBC) March 5, 2015

Don't tell Me which nations to bless. I don't tell you which nations to bomb.

— God (Not a Parody, Actually God) (@TheTweetOfGod) March 3, 2015

A Tweet Or Two

I'll change from #BlackLivesMatter to #AllLivesMatter hashtag after U change these stats #FergusonReport #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/CoxSXBktXG

— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) March 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/Karnythia/status/573206217457188865

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BREAKING: statement of sorrow and hope from Mike Brown's parents. pic.twitter.com/o3Go5FBzPv

— Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) March 4, 2015

If DOJ did a similarly in depth examination in other PDs nationwide, how many would be similarly indicted? Somewhere between many and most.

— Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) March 4, 2015

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https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573194247584784384

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573289632617635841

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https://twitter.com/TheObamaCat/status/573272802184318976

https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/573220381915410432

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#FergusonReport presser ends with 0 questions answered, 1 cop fired, 2 suspended & the police chief was a no-show. pic.twitter.com/e9FEN5ttZU

— AJ+ (@ajplus) March 5, 2015

And keep in mind, Darren Wilson came to the Ferguson PD from a force that was even worse: http://t.co/8MuPdGyasU

— Emo Desperado (@JoyAnnReid) March 4, 2015

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White House: Pres. Obama spoke with US Amb. Lippert after he was attacked in Seoul; wished him "the very best for a speedy recovery.”

— ABC News (@ABC) March 5, 2015

Man who attacked U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert in South Korea has been arrested http://t.co/MxXdOuXhDc

— HuffPost (@HuffPost) March 5, 2015

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https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/573258383316426753

Thrilled to see! New study shows new meal standards = less plate waste → http://t.co/QoVHOkDTJG –Deb

— Let's Move! (NARA) (@letsmove) March 4, 2015

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Again, worth reading: Key highlights from the Justice Dept.'s scathing report on Ferguson http://t.co/4pRtsj39Gt pic.twitter.com/RWKyGWIubq

— “Mark Berman” (@markberman) March 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573269106838933504

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Another proof the Mayor doesn’t give a damn about the Black residents of Ferguson

The mayor announces the creation of the Ferguson Explorers, which will send Ferguson officers into schools to inspire minority kids...

— Emo Desperado (@JoyAnnReid) March 4, 2015

@JoyAnnReid Yeah, that's EXACTLY who minority schoolchildren in Ferguson want to see. Ferguson cops.

— trollprincess@ohai.social on Mastodon (@trollprincess) March 4, 2015

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AG Holder on the DOJ’s Ferguson investigation findings

This Is The Damage That Occurs Due To Racism

When Black people tell society there are valid reasons why cops are not to be trusted, THIS is what we mean

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573183334119043072

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573184173634142209

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Here's the full DOJ report on the Michael Brown shooting: http://t.co/SzgCxAdLqs #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTwitter #Ferguson

— PragmaticObotsUnite (@PragObots) March 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573182705346748416

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While persecuting black residents, white Ferguson officials collude to erase tickets for friends & colleagues – DoJ pic.twitter.com/ClF2AIHFNa

— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) March 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573184373786206208

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The seven racist e-mails the Justice Department found when investigating the Ferguson police http://t.co/WKjeSPAFPg pic.twitter.com/CyeRQzQk5u

— “Mark Berman” (@markberman) March 4, 2015

Details of seven racist emails from Ferguson officials unearthed by Justice Department investigators pic.twitter.com/mmU2zp1TFz

— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) March 4, 2015

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DoJ investigators: no evidence found that racist emailers were ever disciplined or asked to stop by recipients pic.twitter.com/zXClPNT6Fa

— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) March 4, 2015

Woman calls #Ferguson police on boyfriend, gets arrested for an occupancy violation. pic.twitter.com/VVfW0J8Bq3

— Madeline Marshall (@Maddie_Marshall) March 4, 2015

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https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573188305984102400

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573188616530358272

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https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573189579492229121

#Ferguson officials think black residents lack responsibility, but get friends' tickets tossed http://t.co/Go4UZJlbab pic.twitter.com/xW0Q6uRKyp

— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) March 4, 2015

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Ferguson prosecutor —who serves as a prosecutor in a neighboring town — dismissed a ticket for Ferguson’s judge. pic.twitter.com/g7EdwEAvLh

— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) March 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573193078695182336

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https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573191333394976770

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573190292066713602

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https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573194057255682048

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/573193631919689730

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https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573193802749505536

https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573194773667966976

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https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573194247584784384

https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573193537631731712

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https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573192636607168512

https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573191478983442432

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https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573190048314761217

https://twitter.com/AdamSerwer/status/573189450672558080

A Tweet Or Two

The First Lady is teaming up with @PeaceCorps to help girls #LetGirlsLearn around the world: https://t.co/e1xWI8RBke #LetGirlsLearn

— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) March 3, 2015

"Every girl deserves an education." —President Obama #LetGirlsLearn pic.twitter.com/9L7MTiYog6

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 3, 2015

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FACT: 70% of the 1 billion people living in extreme poverty are women and girls. Education can change that → http://t.co/IldEFrMx9w

— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) March 3, 2015

It's time to help more girls around the world get the education they deserve → http://t.co/xvpx7rC2Vf #LetGirlsLearn pic.twitter.com/Bs8Dz2UzsE

— WH Black Initiative (@AfAmEducation) March 3, 2015

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Justice Department finds Ferguson police routinely violated the civil rights of the city's black residents: http://t.co/mQnxajkNB6

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 3, 2015

NPR source: Ferguson cops, officials traded racist e-mails about Obama - http://t.co/k6w7nhCAko pic.twitter.com/2CNEfB8dCF

— Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) March 3, 2015

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#BREAKING Department of Justice: Ferguson police engaged in racially biased policing http://t.co/7Uj15tgQ7r

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) March 3, 2015

Official: Justice Department concludes Ferguson police engaged in a “pattern and practice” of discrimination. http://t.co/agHmRMu99w

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 3, 2015

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.@Talkmaster You should be ashamed. The Floor of the House shouldn't be used as a tool to re-elect a foreign leader.

— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 3, 2015

https://twitter.com/JeffreyGoldberg/status/572739546653306880

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Agree w them or not, the Obama admin has begun laying out substantive case for Iran deal. http://t.co/9LBLqKIgmw

— David Lauter (@DavidLauter) March 3, 2015

Newly available, once-classified documents show senior Bush officials & lawyers repeatedly approved the CIA torture. http://t.co/4oPJjEqh9i

— Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) March 3, 2015

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A Tweet Or Two

Obama to focus on #Ferguson and Michael Brown in Selma speech Saturday http://t.co/KGKQbb44yi pic.twitter.com/vOOOzwvM1f

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) March 2, 2015

Poll: SCOTUS should uphold ObamaCare http://t.co/fPbuYJvMlY pic.twitter.com/UDZPDeQ14P

— The Hill (@thehill) March 2, 2015

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Sending you positive thoughts, GB. TOD is wrapping its arms around you

Heading to the cancer center tomorrow for follow up CT and bone scans. I'll need your prayers and best wishes. Please.

— GoBrooklyn (@GoBrooklyn) March 2, 2015

JUST IN: Nasdaq closes above 5,000 for first time since March 2000 http://t.co/IEyHwhVNkN pic.twitter.com/OdqDVS86ZU

— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) March 2, 2015

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White House Task Force: All police shootings should be independently reviewed http://t.co/8bPIOqTstZ

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 2, 2015

If you haven't already, take some time to read President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing's report. http://t.co/ShT6QLKohl

— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) March 2, 2015

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"Significant" changes expected for Ferguson police after the Justice Department sues or forces a settlement: http://t.co/Jx5F3w93n6

— Matt Pearce 🦅🇺🇸 (@mattdpearce) March 2, 2015

This is not good. Ferguson city officials circulated a "racist joke." http://t.co/Jx5F3w93n6 pic.twitter.com/xuGTdsh9td

— Matt Pearce 🦅🇺🇸 (@mattdpearce) March 2, 2015

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.@BrennanCenter plan to modernize registration would add 50 million voters, cost less, increase accuracy: http://t.co/x9PokLve9I #voting

— Brennan Center (@BrennanCenter) March 2, 2015

You'll never guess who Cleveland says is to blame for police killing 12-year-old Tamir Rice: http://t.co/LnHSB4t0mb pic.twitter.com/3Kp2PHerEp

— Slate (@Slate) March 2, 2015

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“Apology.” After blaming Tamir Rice, a 12 year old child for his own murder. No concrete action. BS

Mayor Jackson apologizes to Tamir Rice's family: "Very insensitive to the tragedy in general, the family, and the victim in particular."

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) March 2, 2015

"We are sincerely apologetic of our misuse and mischaracterization of the complaint," Mayor Jackson said of Cleveland's response.

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) March 2, 2015

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Mayor Jackson says that had the city not responded to the Tamir Rice lawsuit, they would have lost. Admits the words were insensitive.

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) March 2, 2015

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Mayor Jackson asked whether or not the city still agrees with the "insensitive" response's premise. He says the court will decide.

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) March 2, 2015

The city of Cleveland has 21 days to amend its response to the Tamir Rice complaint.

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) March 2, 2015

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https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/572521698236469248

https://twitter.com/michaelhayes/status/572495123109576704

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https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/572486615811137536

Obama admin policing task force echoes calls from Holder and Comey for better record-keeping on number of police-involved shootings in US

— Eric Tucker (@etuckerAP) March 2, 2015

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Another day, another horrifying case of police brutality

VIDEO: LAPD shot & killed a homeless man held down by two other cops, just hours ago: https://t.co/6L8J5Nw6lw pic.twitter.com/qMGYHCLYtS

— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) March 2, 2015

Will it ever end? Its truly saddens me when our "protectors" continuously murder us in cold blood... #LAPDShooting https://t.co/XdekSfbAin

— Dat SW Shill Steve (@SAOFollower) March 2, 2015

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Yet, she’s alive. Look at that

St. Charles woman who tried to disarm officer gets 7-year sentence. STL. http://t.co/sOZAEEn7Db pic.twitter.com/i2Bzok9m7c

— deray (@deray) March 2, 2015

Bystander's video captures LAPD officers shooting & killing a man on the ground http://t.co/9FsP0vnan8 #LAPDShooting pic.twitter.com/PxI3iqP5uS

— CNN (@CNN) March 2, 2015

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Telling how the article used disarm an officer instead of reaching/grabbing for his gun

She alive? RT @deray St. Charles woman who tried to disarm officer gets 7-year sentence. STL. http://t.co/lOpXgnKuFh pic.twitter.com/LiYpCNLcjw

— Brian D. (@freshxdesign) March 2, 2015

https://twitter.com/iMadeSmartCool/status/572542985533042688

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https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/572435915110518784

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/572436721499045888

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Shame on the Democrats attending this farce

Dems should stand with POTUS...WHIP LIST: Dems skipping Netanyahu speech http://t.co/78OVVgVcDM

— 💃🏾 is vaxed-boostered-wears a mask😷 (@PrettyFootWoman) March 2, 2015

Read @AriBerman on the 50th anniversary of Selma's "Bloody Sunday," and what has changed there since then. http://t.co/vjuLJ6bnhy

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) March 2, 2015

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https://twitter.com/ReutersOpinion/status/572502313291665408

Three Reasons To Boycott Netanyahu's Speech To Congress @TPM http://t.co/Rut2YA9mqv

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) March 2, 2015

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Nadia Savchenko is kind of a badass. But she may die inside a Russian prison. http://t.co/jJkhSFT42v pic.twitter.com/ofAcLDLSmH

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) March 2, 2015

This Ukrainian Woman Might Starve To Death In A Russian Prison http://t.co/jJkhSFT42v pic.twitter.com/Hvs11ADDYV

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) March 2, 2015

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If you liked George W. Bush's lies and neverending, unfunded wars, you'll love Jeb Bush's foreign policy. https://t.co/7N5Dp7RWot

— Bruce Bartlett (@BruceBartlett) March 2, 2015

Secret Service busts two at White House http://t.co/4NCyPkXZPO via @USATODAY

— Andrew S. Ginsburg (@GinsburgJobs) March 2, 2015

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Walmart’s recent pay hike for workers shows that low wages are a political choice, writes @NYTimesKrugman http://t.co/hxYyPDBbJF

— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 2, 2015

More than 90% of doctors say they have received requests for vaccination delays http://t.co/ZDqs0NnmWR pic.twitter.com/zaWtobioLG

— Bloomberg (@business) March 2, 2015

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MSNBC: Seriously?? Thomas Roberts interview with Donald Trump is how you "lean forward" with new lineup??

— Laffy (@GottaLaff) March 2, 2015

This>> “@Snarkaroni: Thomas Roberts also hosts Trump's beauty pageants on #NBC. WTF??? Zero separation between news and entertainment.”

— Laffy (@GottaLaff) March 2, 2015

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We found O'Reilly’s Falklands protest video. It shows nothing like the “combat” he says he saw http://t.co/JpBmifIRV3 pic.twitter.com/Xb70cmw6cN

— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) March 2, 2015

The latest voice to come out against Bill O'Reilly's fabrications: his own reporting footage http://t.co/2myzVBAXgL pic.twitter.com/SyxPGIV0Qm

— Media Matters (@mmfa) March 2, 2015

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First woman set to be executed in Georgia since 1945 makes last minute request for mercy http://t.co/IlrJyWtRCV pic.twitter.com/RXhTaeKmpk

— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) March 2, 2015

Woman found guilty of second-degree murder in salt-poisoning death of her 5-year-old son: http://t.co/2hNHnIBFic pic.twitter.com/ND0gBd9Mx7

— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) March 2, 2015

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New gun rights bill pushes back against Obama admin ban on armor-piercing ammo: http://t.co/dTQnmSODxw pic.twitter.com/w7hCwAKkJn

— The Hill (@thehill) March 2, 2015

This is 3rd unintentional shooting of a child in one Texas county in 4 days: http://t.co/YdEuRn8V16 #NotAnAccident pic.twitter.com/wEGELM5cVc

— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) March 2, 2015

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At PP, we see the benefits of the #ACA every day. It makes a difference in the lives of the patients we serve & many more. #KingVBurwell

— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) March 2, 2015

A #SCOTUS ruling against the #ACA in #KingVBurwell would disproportionately hurt women—especially women of color—& families.

— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) March 2, 2015

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The indomitable @PeteWilliamsNBC breaks down King v Burwell & how a fisherman may have inadvertently saved Ocare http://t.co/aYEFsahyzn

— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) March 2, 2015

Why it would be hard for Obamacare to recover from a Supreme Court loss http://t.co/NMPCCUJ7BO

— Post Economy (@PostEconomy) March 2, 2015

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ICYMI: US officials want to deport 150 Bosnian immigrants they believe to be involved in war crimes, @NYTimes reports http://t.co/0p5D91zOOl

— BBC North America (@BBCNorthAmerica) March 2, 2015

Bangladesh police arrest suspect in blogger's murder http://t.co/o0V3bJvIhm pic.twitter.com/SaBqS8dn6L

— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) March 2, 2015

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UN watchdog 'seriously' worried by #NorthKorea nuclear programme http://t.co/6273coX6xy

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 2, 2015

Garcia reverses stance on Obama library parkland after Emanuel criticism http://t.co/BAbx7vFtqH pic.twitter.com/RIYyMKBqto

— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) March 2, 2015

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Michael Jordan makes debut on Forbes' billionaires list http://t.co/JCQ5fXpkVo

— Guardian US (@GuardianUS) March 2, 2015

Why the Russians were the biggest billionaire losers in 2014 » http://t.co/gY5Y75h3Fr pic.twitter.com/kAALZ6upQS

— CNBC (@CNBC) March 2, 2015

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Man who made wife sign “slave contract” is sentenced http://t.co/RJhEAMNkAD

— theGrio.com (@theGrio) March 2, 2015

This is really happening in 2015! Delhi bus rapist blames victim http://t.co/ooC3HVhYp2 @EverydaySexism

— Rachael Singh (@RachaelSingh13) March 2, 2015

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A look at the new Samsung Galaxy S6 phones http://t.co/qj6EilQP8z http://t.co/qzSmchTuVn pic.twitter.com/xnG74luPUq

— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) March 2, 2015

Fox & Friends hosts, who laughed and joked about Ray Rice hitting his wife, were deeply offended by SNL ISIS sketch.

— Frank Conniff (@FrankConniff) March 2, 2015

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My message @AIPAC: Debating right policy w/in democracies & among partners is necessary to make good decisions; politicizing process is not

— Samantha Power (@AmbPower44) March 2, 2015

Lots of noise about alleged policy differences b/w US/Israel on #Iran; little mention that we will not let Iran get nuclear weapon.

— Samantha Power (@AmbPower44) March 2, 2015

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Obama's ambassador to the U.N. took a sharp if veiled jab at Netanyahu in her Aipac speech http://t.co/fbKZF57Moa pic.twitter.com/oWZxH7DPaB

— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 2, 2015

84% of American Jews support President Obama's efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iranhttp://t.co/eVq6bNPL3f

— Sally Kohn (@sallykohn) March 2, 2015

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WH @PressSec opponents of #Iran talks have not provided any alternative to diplomacy only a path to war.

— Ali Ahmadi (@AliR_Ahmadi) March 2, 2015

https://twitter.com/robertburnsAP/status/572443337367683072

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New bill would relax Michelle Obama's strict school lunch program: http://t.co/bRTvwPReac pic.twitter.com/bargwSxes3

— The Hill (@thehill) March 2, 2015

Eric Holder: Taking the side of equality http://t.co/INecDL0BqJ via @USATODAY

— Sean 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 (@LibAthe80) March 2, 2015

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GOP controlled state sees hundreds of millions of $ in savings from Medicaid expansion: http://t.co/wtXZeRt1Cm

— Dr. Emma Sandoe (@emma_sandoe) March 2, 2015

This Governor Taxed the Rich, Increased the Minimum Wage - Now, His State's Economy Is One of the Best in the Country http://t.co/7tAkeR1eB5

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) March 2, 2015

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Sen. Barbara Mikulski, longest-serving woman in congressional history, announces retirement. http://t.co/NsfiT8BYtO pic.twitter.com/yoRqYkiO2l

— WSJ Politics (@WSJPolitics) March 2, 2015

Barcelona bar toasts experience by hiring waiters aged over 50 http://t.co/PsXQuMXJZo

— The Guardian (@guardian) March 2, 2015

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8,046 displaced in South-West in two months —NEMA http://t.co/zHsGgeEYo2

— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) March 2, 2015

Solar plane passes new test ahead of planned world tour http://t.co/dQItuNLYx2 pic.twitter.com/AWvMhJm407

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 2, 2015

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.@LAPDHQ release statement on police shooting that killed a homeless man. More updates: http://t.co/4c4b3IfCPA pic.twitter.com/BHwOYnPyHz

— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) March 2, 2015

U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran still withholding key information http://t.co/P4Gw4K2Mjt

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 2, 2015

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Warren Buffett confirms Berkshire sold entire $XOM stake in Q4, says he has a better use for the money » http://t.co/eTVkVlyNBW

— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) March 2, 2015

Andy Murray replaced by Kei Nishikori in men’s world rankings top four http://t.co/8ByUeHDQGi

— The Guardian (@guardian) March 2, 2015

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https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/572356927428157440

BREAKING: #Kerry calls U.N. human rights council record on #Israel "deeply concerning"

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) March 2, 2015

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Law and Order theme plays

Exclusive: @aaronschock used taxpayer money for private jet to fly him to #Bears game. And more. http://t.co/jCh0NBKqU9

— Lynn Sweet (@lynnsweet) March 2, 2015

U.S. approves exports of BAE's anti-missile system for aircraft http://t.co/9mXi1bJeZD

— Reuters U.S. News (@ReutersUS) March 2, 2015

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More from new @EurobarometerEU: #EU's image in #France best since start of #eurozone crisis http://t.co/qam9KWbJm8 pic.twitter.com/ZbymVoB8Ur

— Peter Spiegel (@SpiegelPeter) March 2, 2015

According to new @EurobarometerEU, 63% in #France think worst yet to come in econ/jobs crisis http://t.co/qam9KWbJm8 pic.twitter.com/kmCNpAOZeS

— Peter Spiegel (@SpiegelPeter) March 2, 2015

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Nurse Nina Pham sues the Dallas hospital where she contracted Ebola: http://t.co/0MXX9Vjy0F

— New York Magazine (@NYMag) March 1, 2015

Regularly sleeping over eight hours may be a sign of a serious health risk http://t.co/mpPB0g2cub

— TIME (@TIME) March 1, 2015

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Uninsured Ex-Sheriff Who Fought Obamacare Struggles To Pay Medical Bills @TPM http://t.co/RGo2IT1Xic

— Amy Lynn Smith (@alswrite) March 1, 2015

Big: UN panel rejects #Libya Dawn contention Haftar played decisive spoiler role and caused many civilian casualties pic.twitter.com/ATtVcenAsl

— Borzou Daragahi 🖊🗒 (@borzou) March 1, 2015

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ISIS Threatens Twitter Founder And Employees Over Blocked Accounts http://t.co/WWBNru4ILL via @davidmackau

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) March 1, 2015

North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles from its west coast, South Korean defense official says. http://t.co/cQA6zSO4qf

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 1, 2015

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Second Autopsy Reveals Police Shot Antonio Zambrano-Montes In Back http://t.co/3wlbpLAOzZ

— deray (@deray) February 28, 2015

Protesters call for closing of CPD's Homan Square facility http://t.co/iXeeTdagTn pic.twitter.com/3ulkNbHilS

— Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) March 1, 2015

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https://twitter.com/ajam/status/572178300212264961

O'Reilly called out for witnessing atrocity--this time in Northern Ireland--again says whoops, I meant photos. http://t.co/PkdlvhxRQy

— Clara Jeffery (@ClaraJeffery) February 28, 2015

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Obama to veto bill letting Congress weigh in on Iran deal http://t.co/cDfdIIo22k

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 1, 2015

Retired Israeli Generals Denounce Planned Netanyahu Speech http://t.co/gFjBtjkm8Y

— WSJ Middle East (@WSJMidEast) March 1, 2015

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The Samsung Galaxy S6 is here, and it has a hot brother, the Galaxy S6 Edge http://t.co/cVJFxv9z0W #MWC15 via @petepachal

— Samantha Murphy Kelly (@HeySamantha) March 1, 2015

10 highest paid (and most popular) jobs in America: http://t.co/fIrTh9fANp pic.twitter.com/LsuT71a5p0

— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) March 1, 2015

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Fantastic authors. Get your reading on!

@rgay @mat_johnson @tanehisicoates well well well who have we here http://t.co/RMrLtY3R6e

— tracy clayton jr the 3rd (@brokeymcpoverty) March 2, 2015

https://twitter.com/rjoseph7777/status/572233157468028929

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I believe this is what is called a Jedi Mind Trick Fail

Police arrest man after finding pot in container marked "Not Weed" http://t.co/ObNOzhmKt0

— TIME (@TIME) March 2, 2015

https://twitter.com/cerebralcutlass/status/572465460777787393

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The Simpsons win again in the prediction business

look at what was at the god damn grocery store pic.twitter.com/Of7RWWKxEI

— sydney ✨👽✨ (@WildPalmCity) March 2, 2015

MIDDLE EAST: How can we stop ISIS?
EUROPE: How can we save our economy?
AMERICA: What color is this dress?!

— Jamie Woodham (@jwoodham) February 27, 2015

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KILLER RABBITS!!! The DEA guy really needs to put down the bong

DEA warns of stoned rabbits if Utah passes medical marijuana http://t.co/8ESDCjpgsf pic.twitter.com/Oe7XHjhghY

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 2, 2015

Good Excuses Not To Hang Out:
-a blimp fell on my legs
-I ate a baby
-I died. a texting ghost is me now
-my best friend is me and we're busy

— audrey farnsworth (@audipenny) February 22, 2015

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Obama Derangement Syndrome on blast 😀

My man was just tryna pet his dog 😩😩 pic.twitter.com/6qjP2VEZY7

— Nathan Zed (@NathanZed) March 1, 2015

DUMBLEDORE: Of course it's happening in your head, but why on Earth should that mean it isn't real?
HARRY: You smell like weed, professor.

— Jamie Woodham (@jwoodham) February 17, 2015

Chat On

A Tweet Or Two

Check out President Obama talking with @VoxDotCom on how middle-class economics helps expand opportunity: http://t.co/D05duaMC3r

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 9, 2015

President Obama on American leadership in the world: http://t.co/XpuDY41adT pic.twitter.com/hOae2R2hJQ

— Vox (@voxdotcom) February 9, 2015

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6 months after his murder, #MikeBrown's spirit lives on with protesters in NYC tonight. #BlackLivesMatter #Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/RGZTSDzj3O

— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) February 9, 2015

Die-in in #GrandCentral NYC for 6 month anniversary of the murder of #MikeBrown. #BlackLivesMatter #MourningMonday. pic.twitter.com/jmPj9EMg9f

— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) February 10, 2015

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Worth a read: President Obama's interview with @VoxDotCom on domestic and foreign policy → http://t.co/0O1b2zZwwf

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 9, 2015

How @BarackObama starts his day: http://t.co/HJ2KxoXWnA pic.twitter.com/NTFFGmqrhS

— Vox (@voxdotcom) February 9, 2015

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Drone offs Taliban-leader-turned-ISIS-recruiter but why won't Obama lead?

— zeddy (@Zeddary) February 9, 2015

https://twitter.com/JRehling/status/564832896783904770

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All of us, in our own lives, have the power to set an example.” —President Obama: http://t.co/xTBvqc631N #GRAMMYs #ItsOnUs

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 9, 2015

Interview w/ the domestic abuse survivor who is performing w/ Katy Perry at the Grammys @katyperry http://t.co/0uxwih4bf9 via @BrowBeat

— Brooke Axtell (@SurvivorHealing) February 9, 2015

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