Disturbing

Kentucky officials offer few answers about 16-year-old #GynnyaMcMillen's death cbsn.ws/23fyyPw https://t.co/iuv45NwWYp

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48 Hours (@48hours) January 20, 2016

This is very weird. The Tamir Rice grand jury never voted. So how did they decide not to indict the officer? clevescene.com/scene-and-hear…

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Matt Pearce (@mattdpearce) January 20, 2016

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Law professor: "If they don't hold a vote, how do they decide not to hold a vote?" clevescene.com/scene-and-hear…

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Matt Pearce (@mattdpearce) January 20, 2016

The Texas District and County Attorneys Association's thoughts on the Tamir Rice grand jury no-vote. twitter.com/TDCAA/status/6…

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Matt Pearce (@mattdpearce) January 20, 2016

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Tamir Rice prosecutor admitting for 1st time tonight that his Grand Jury didn't even vote "no true bill" - didn't officially nix charges.

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Ari Melber (@AriMelber) January 21, 2016

New tonight: Statement from prosecutor in Tamir Rice case suggests very unusual process for grand jury: https://t.co/m4YppzO2Z4

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Ari Melber (@AriMelber) January 21, 2016

One Year Ago Today

One year ago today, police in an open carry state killed a black boy playing with his toy gun in a park. #TamirRice https://t.co/tGRE1lKOlc

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Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) November 22, 2015

A Tweet Or Two

120 Americans die every day from drug overdoses - most involving legal prescription drugs. That's more than from car crashes.

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President Obama (@POTUS) October 21, 2015

Sales of powerful painkillers have skyrocketed. In 2012, enough prescriptions were written to give every American adult a bottle of pills.

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President Obama (@POTUS) October 21, 2015

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4 in 5 heroin users started out by misusing prescription opioids. Heroin-related deaths nearly quadrupled between 2002 and 2013.

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President Obama (@POTUS) October 21, 2015

With no other disease do we expect people to wait until they're a danger to themselves or others to self-diagnose and seek treatment.

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President Obama (@POTUS) October 21, 2015

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Communities are showing that we should approach substance use disorders as an opportunity to intervene rather than a race to incarcerate.

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President Obama (@POTUS) October 21, 2015

So I'm eager to hear from folks in Charleston today on actions we can take to put recovery within reach for anyone who needs it.

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President Obama (@POTUS) October 21, 2015

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Coolest. President. Ever.

Happy Back to the Future Day, @RealMikeFox! Ever think about the fact that we live in the future we dreamed of then? That's heavy, man.

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President Obama (@POTUS) October 21, 2015

Mr. President, I never dreamed I'd be talking about the future with someone who's making History. twitter.com/potus/status/6…

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Michael J. Fox (@realmikefox) October 21, 2015

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The advantage 2016 Dems have over the 2008 GOP: a two-term president the party actually likes on.msnbc.com/1G6jRGc http://t.co/rWmK3bbhfz

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Steve Benen (@stevebenen) October 14, 2015

"The goal of #BetterMakeRoom is to get young people to, and through, higher education." —The First Lady: amp.twimg.com/v/b2f7a330-63e…

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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) October 19, 2015

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Poll: Obama approval highest in more than 2 years politi.co/1MPIBnk | AP Photo https://t.co/Rcw4UMcFd7

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POLITICO (@politico) October 19, 2015

Job approval in ABC/WP poll Obama: 51% Dems in Congress: 35% GOP in Congress: 24% abcnews.go.com/Politics/obama…

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Bill Scher (@billscher) October 19, 2015

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Thank you Vice President Joe Biden for your years of service and for ALWAYS having President Obama’s back

Biden, though not running for president, says he won't be silent. Democrats "should run" on Obama's record, he says. https://t.co/6VlnbHshXj

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CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) October 21, 2015

BREAKING: Biden Won’t Run For President, Urges Other Candidates To Run On Obama’s Record bit.ly/1ZXLUxW

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Matt Yglesias RSS (@Yglesias_RSS) October 21, 2015

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Joe Biden is an excellent Vice President who pushed boundaries forward, led on the Stimulus and crushed Paul Ryan with his bare hands.

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  (@LOLGOP) October 21, 2015

Thanks @VP Biden for being an incredible Vice President & for your commitment to fighting for the middle class & preserving the Obama legacy

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The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) October 21, 2015

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Biden: "I'm telling you, we can do so much more, and I'm looking forward to continue working with this man [Obama] to get it done."

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NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) October 21, 2015

Poll: Obama's approval rating hits an 18-month high, is back over 50 percent wapo.st/1RSfMXg https://t.co/HTSdx75bVu

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Aaron Blake (@AaronBlakeWP) October 19, 2015

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#TeamBiden4ever https://t.co/vQEwHVBgMe

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David Shiffman (@WhySharksMatter) October 21, 2015

I've met lots of politicians, including 2 that are currently running for President. @JoeBiden was the only one who had that impact on me.

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David Shiffman (@WhySharksMatter) October 21, 2015

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A photographer told these black girls and boys to be themselves. These are the photos she took. upworthy.com/a-photographer…

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Joshua Crutchfield (@Crutch4) October 20, 2015

For the first time ever, more American women than men are college graduates: bit.ly/1LsPAkZ http://t.co/i2YPZbeqjs

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Vox (@voxdotcom) October 18, 2015

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A very important and timely trial & story, yet minimal sports media coverage. #ThaboSefolosha theguardian.com/sport/blog/201… @iJesseWilliams @espn

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Bayeté (@BayeteKenan) October 12, 2015

Black 26-year-old city councilman tased by police in city where Sandra Bland was arrested lat.ms/1LhpbmX

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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) October 13, 2015

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Tamir Rice's family asks Cleveland prosecutor to recuse himself wapo.st/1MGmGyS

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Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 16, 2015

Tamir Rice’s Mother Says “No Justice,” Calls For Independent Review Of Son’s Death buzzfeed.com/leticiamiranda… http://t.co/0rnI0Fz82M

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BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) October 16, 2015

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So. Much. Truth. “You’re so articulate” – Makes one want to turn around and say f**k you

17 things black people deal with on a daily basis bzfd.it/1LbtMZQ http://t.co/qEgd4GVr62

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  (@BuzzFeed) October 15, 2015

11 Inspiring Quotes From “Fresh Off The Boat’s” Constance Wu bzfd.it/1RfADCZ http://t.co/sY22rTCiWc

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  (@BuzzFeed) October 16, 2015

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2 reports say the police shooting of Tamir Rice was legally justified. That's the problem. bit.ly/1WXUPNI http://t.co/rSePu6X6BG

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Vox (@voxdotcom) October 13, 2015

because you're too busy shooting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank maybe? http://t.co/E6naEJtFhI

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Selin Kara (@selinkxrx) October 07, 2015

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A Tweet Or Two

.@POTUS interviewed renowned novelist Marilynne Robinson. Check out our favorite quotes → go.wh.gov/V47mnV http://t.co/a0PBIFbDDH

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 12, 2015

Democratic voters want the next president to continue Obama’s policies #DemDebate pewrsr.ch/1G9jr1E http://t.co/4wbCok1GQm

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Pew Research Center (@pewresearch) October 12, 2015

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You’re going to love the First Lady’s #DayOfTheGirl @Spotify playlist: @AliciaKeys ✓ @Beyonce ✓ @AnnaKendrick47 ✓ go.wh.gov/FLOTUSplaylist

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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) October 11, 2015

Celebrate #InternationalDayOfTheGirl with a playlist of powerful women made by @FLOTUS herself, Michelle Obama 👧👩👸👵 spoti.fi/1P4O62P

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  (@Spotify) October 11, 2015

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Bravo

Proud to push forward the progress of all Americans. #IndigenousPeoplesDay http://t.co/naco5fXAuH

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The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) October 12, 2015

More people are celebrating #IndigenousPeoplesDay, not that other holiday buff.ly/1jZlZFI http://t.co/3yNOSwkpB2

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The Root (@TheRoot) October 12, 2015

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11 Black kidpreneurs leading the next generation of business owners: bit.ly/1j9nkZM #BlackExcellence http://t.co/2vUUdIiMVF

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Black Wall Street (@TheBlackWallSt) October 07, 2015

MUST read and see video: Obama Takes on #climatechange: The Rolling Stone Interview rol.st/1L5ozFZ http://t.co/2uG9fUDZ8P

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meta (@metaquest) September 23, 2015

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Can't miss this! @POTUS talks books on Soundings from @nybooks. tw.itunes.com/6015B38tl http://t.co/sKT1Z1TnaR

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iTunes Podcasts (@iTunesPodcasts) October 12, 2015

Robinson: “The basis of democracy is the willingness to assume well about other people.” j.mp/1hAoUmm http://t.co/zkzBsl8HYh

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NY Review of Books (@nybooks) October 12, 2015

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Folks have got to quit this insulting BS. People of Color are not your dress up dolls

why why why why why why why why why why we are not costumes why why why why why why why why why why why why why why http://t.co/KF5WjsqgCo

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mama africa (@thatgirlsalina) October 11, 2015

Several U.S. cities will celebrate Indigenous People’s Day instead of Columbus Day today. nydn.us/1P9gP6F http://t.co/8UyFJTCCAF

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New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) October 12, 2015

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One chart that puts mass inarceration in historical context sp.lc/TiKbn http://t.co/gtqtMls9dD

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SPLC (@splcenter) October 12, 2015

While Alabama closes DMVs after passing voter ID law, California adopts huge reform to register 6 million new voters thenation.com/article/what-a…

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Ari Berman (@AriBerman) October 12, 2015

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#ACASignups Mitch McConnell gloats over successfully kicking 51,000 Kentuckians off their policies: ow.ly/TitP8 #ACA #Obamacare

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Charles Gaba (@charles_gaba) October 12, 2015

President Obama was playing golf at Torrey Pines, so we got a golf pro to analyze his golf game: nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/WA… #NBC7SportsWrap

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Derek Togerson (@DerekNBCSD) October 12, 2015

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Obama says U.S. knew Russian military planned to intervene in Syria before meeting with Putin nbcnews.to/1PoOf0h http://t.co/ozRO9Yo5xy

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NBC News (@NBCNews) October 12, 2015

Could argue, given state of the economy, Congress & Dem coalition, that Obama could win a 3rd term more easily than he won his 2nd

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Alex Burns (@alexburnsNYT) October 12, 2015

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JUST IN: Obama: Biden one of ‘finest’ vice president in history hill.cm/ULYF2Y0 http://t.co/mDYu958YJh

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The Hill (@thehill) October 11, 2015

Affected by delays and dysfunction, Benghazi committee members have started "Wine Wednesdays" and a gun club nyti.ms/1VOnKkI

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The New York Times (@nytimes) October 12, 2015

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Bipartisan group of Congressional Members signed a discharge petition to force a vote on Ex-Im in the house. #ICYMI ow.ly/2bvJwG

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TX Assn. of Business (@txbiz) October 12, 2015

The white man in that photo. griotmag.com/en/white-man-i… http://t.co/DjBxWHsjZa

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  (@Only4RM) October 10, 2015

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Gov. Brown signs bill banning concealed weapons from schools. @GovPressOffice nbcbay.com/ABeiP0S http://t.co/d8MaLh90RG

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NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) October 11, 2015

Gov. Brown signs bill barring schools from using 'Redskins' as school name or mascot: on.nbc7.com/xyF06hF

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#NBC7 San Diego (@nbcsandiego) October 11, 2015

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My latest for @MSNBC: attorney for Tamir Rice's father blasts reports justifying 12-year-old's killing by police: msnbc.com/msnbc/attorney…

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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) October 11, 2015

Must read: For AL’s Poor, Budget Cuts Trickle Down, Limiting Access to Driver’s Licenses sp.lc/TfsHH http://t.co/hHSm5E9jyW

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SPLC (@splcenter) October 10, 2015

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Oregon Victim's Husband Eric Dietz Reveals His Emotional Meeting With Obama people.com/article/eric-d… via @People

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Alycee (@jazziz2) October 11, 2015

President Obama uses bully pulpit to push economy that works For workers thkpr.gs/3711145 http://t.co/YM9QJfWrtH

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ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) October 10, 2015

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WATCH: Unarmed black woman beaten & tackled by Florida cops for filming arrest of her husband ow.ly/Tfnk5 http://t.co/jO1P80JoDn

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Raw Story (@RawStory) October 10, 2015

Look, when all you've ever seen is yourself in books and movies, you're disqualified from deciding whether seeing yourself matters.

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Daniel José Older (@djolder) October 11, 2015

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You're literally not equipped to know. I know that sucks to hear, but you'll live. Meanwhile, gtfoohwtbs.

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Daniel José Older (@djolder) October 11, 2015

Still applies, more than a year later "@pbdiva: Diversity Is Not Enough: Race, Power, Publishing buzzfeed.com/danieljoseolde… via @djolder"

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Daniel José Older (@djolder) October 11, 2015

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Since the Sandy Hook tragedy, there has been nearly one school shooting a week in the U.S. lat.ms/1LVFudb http://t.co/hBpq4qyWPm

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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) October 10, 2015

California adopts tough rules for antibiotic use in farm animals reut.rs/1ZprQ7r CALeadsTheNation

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David Simas (@Simas44) October 11, 2015

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With 94 year old civil rights activist Rosanell Eaton, who had to pass literacy test to register to vote in 1942 http://t.co/o598ySYpD9

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Ari Berman (@AriBerman) October 09, 2015

50 yrs later, city of Natchez apologizes for sending hundreds of innocent Blacks to state pen buff.ly/1OpS8Bq http://t.co/RDpTvvU5UV

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The Root (@TheRoot) October 09, 2015

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A Tweet Or Two

President Obama greets Pope Francis as he arrives in the US for historic visit: abcn.ws/1Monp5P amp.twimg.com/v/d8b8a7ae-9c4…

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ABC News (@ABC) September 22, 2015

Welcome to America, Pope Francis! peoplem.ag/jCpqC9Q #PopeInDC http://t.co/a8B8uHAW4Y

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People magazine (@people) September 22, 2015

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Millions of families are more secure thanks to the ACA. Join them and #GetCovered on Nov 1: HealthCare.gov twitter.com/secburwell/sta…

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President Obama (@POTUS) September 22, 2015

News → about 17.6M Americans have gained coverage as #ACA provisions have taken effect. #ACAToday #ACAisWorking http://t.co/wB9HAcfUyP

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Sylvia Burwell (@SecBurwell) September 22, 2015

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Our right to vote is sacred. It's the foundation of our democracy. You can find out how to register to vote at vote.usa.gov.

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President Obama (@POTUS) September 22, 2015

Who was Thurgood Marshall before he became a judge? theatln.tc/1URGwqZ http://t.co/0YbQT2EjbN

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The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) September 20, 2015

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I was beaten, my skull was fractured, & I was arrested more than 40 times so each & every one of us can register to vote. Do your part #NVRD

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John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) September 22, 2015

This was Louisiana literacy test that black voters had to pass in 1964 to register before VRA #CelebrateNVRD http://t.co/KXMpJ522lX

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Ari Berman (@AriBerman) September 22, 2015

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In a first for US history, Obama has now filled 53% of top gov posts w/ women or minorities. Clinton was 37%; W 26% wpo.st/7-Hb0

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Ari Melber (@AriMelber) September 21, 2015

Fired gay Montgomery County teacher invited to White House to welcome pope 6abc.cm/1gI9dZY http://t.co/L1fjSiv5XC

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Action News on 6abc (@6abc) September 22, 2015

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Go get registered and bring others with you

Happy National Voter Registration Day! Map shows where to register online: bit.ly/1gJwdI1 #NVRD http://t.co/pxzVbCpJMN

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The Pew Trusts (@pewtrusts) September 22, 2015

Texas jail safety review begins without #SandraBland family bit.ly/1FdiHIo http://t.co/p80f3foYxf

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KXAN News (@KXAN_News) September 22, 2015

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50 million Americans who are eligible to vote aren't registered, @WhiteHouse says. bit.ly/1G0NLWC #CelebrateNVRD

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  (@ABC7News) September 22, 2015

Study shows recent US immigrants healthier, commit fewer crimes than US citizens sp.lc/Sx1a3 http://t.co/u2iQANat28

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SPLC (@splcenter) September 22, 2015

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#BlackExcellence - Congrats to the @Morehouse debate team on winning an IPDA tournament in Kentucky! @justinlamar__ http://t.co/DJCV6Nq3y3

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EBONY MAGAZINE (@EBONYMag) September 22, 2015

Love this.😌😌😌🙇🏽 http://t.co/JDSHEfsKVE

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Breezus (@godValDon) September 21, 2015

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A 10 Year Old Mogul Signs a Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Whole Foods for Her Lemonade blackholisticlifestyle.com/10-year-old-ce… #BLM http://t.co/bCav3SIqeC

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Black Holistic (@BlackHolistic) September 18, 2015

Meet "Captain Kate," the first American female to command a cruise ship cbsn.ws/1j3Y4UW http://t.co/0yVIPEfnyX

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CBS News (@CBSNews) September 22, 2015

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Overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support shown to me over the past 24 hours. I'm so grateful. Thank you! http://t.co/RnT6NOdFWC

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Viola Davis (@violadavis) September 22, 2015

Lead Actress, Drama winner is @ViolaDavis, @HowToGetAwayABC beaming in the #Emmys photo lounge! Sponsored b... vine.co/v/ePMEZrhOB3T

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Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) September 21, 2015

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to sum up the #Emmys2015 Viola Davis, Regina King, and Uzo Aduba 🙌👑 http://t.co/xEgKk4g2Xb

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  (@Spylight) September 21, 2015

.@ViolaDavis on historic #Emmys win: 'My story doesn't end here': ow.ly/SsjfC http://t.co/vMPbBJ2cy6

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Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 21, 2015

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Don’t come for Viola if she didn’t send for you

And this my friends is what #WhiteFeminism looks like..@NancyLeeGrahn get it together #Emmys2015 #violadavis #history http://t.co/MvQuxh0I4j

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jagger blaec (@BasicBlaecGirl) September 21, 2015

Ta-Nehisi Coates geeks out, will write newest "Black Panther" comic bit.ly/1FdoRbz http://t.co/qmtaxmWcYQ

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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 22, 2015

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 Scumbag

The CEO who raised a cancer drug’s price by 5,000% is firing back at his haters on Twitter fus.in/1j74K4V http://t.co/MGtPpNJ4sr

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Fusion (@ThisIsFusion) September 22, 2015

CEO of drug company that hiked prices was accused of serious 'harassment' » cnb.cx/1OsJmE6 http://t.co/KJJHNVTl6Y

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  (@CNBC) September 22, 2015

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#BlackLivesMatter: May The Kids Who Die Rest In Peace

On the one year anniversary of Michael Brown’s murder, we say you are never forgotten and may you rest in peace, you beautiful soul.

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Thank you, PrettyFoot58

A Tweet Or Two

Official says @POTUS to give eulogy at #CharlestonShooting victim Sen. Pinckney’s funeral. bit.ly/1NfAyxL http://t.co/pxChUUQi59

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The Post and Courier (@postandcourier) June 22, 2015

Drawn by a 7 year old Charleston, SC student. Clearly, this kid gets it. #CharlestonShooting #MotherEmanuel http://t.co/k3Co6cCae2

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Andy Pagoota (@ManOnTheRadio) June 21, 2015

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Monday is @POTUS day on @WTFpod! http://t.co/HVZQhKYXNM

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marc maron (@marcmaron) June 19, 2015

Today is @POTUS day on @WTFpod! He’s the President! Good talk! Do it up! wtfpod.com

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marc maron (@marcmaron) June 22, 2015

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Eavesdrop on the conversation of a lifetime: preview our Q&A with @FLOTUS & Meryl Streep at more.com/talkofalifetime http://t.co/1ddoFUCqFk

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MORE Magazine (@MoreMag) June 19, 2015

Video preview: Behind the scenes with @FLOTUS and Meryl Streep: ow.ly/Oy5lg http://t.co/HgWr77SQ5F

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MORE Magazine (@MoreMag) June 19, 2015

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Another pic of me and @POTUS in the garage from today’s @WTFpod! wtfpod.com http://t.co/w0kwJLFihy

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marc maron (@marcmaron) June 22, 2015

Hey! Check out MarcMeetsObama.com for behind-the-scenes photos of the President’s visit to my garage!

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marc maron (@marcmaron) June 22, 2015

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.@BarackObama uses the n-word to make a point about the reality of racism in America: cnn.it/1I9u6IO http://t.co/IA191opdwA

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  (@CNN) June 22, 2015

ABSOLUTE MUST READ: Black Americans now see race relations as nation’s most important problem washingtonpost.com/news/post-nati… http://t.co/M9x4uMTOix

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deray mckesson (@deray) June 17, 2015

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Bravo, bravo, bravo! President Obama opens his mouth and speaks TRUTH to this country. wtfpod.com/podcast/episod… http://t.co/ka2i1vgSd6

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) June 22, 2015

Media shocked by President using N word? ✓ Media shocked by President being called the N word? ✘ http://t.co/15R7aCNm0d

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) June 22, 2015

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Going, going gone. Home sales are finally surging. @JoshBoak explains why: apne.ws/1J0z3SL http://t.co/g6LmVX4qV0

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AP Business News (@APBusiness) June 22, 2015

Sales of existing U.S. homes rose in May to the highest since 2009 bloom.bg/1IZF1Dt

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Bloomberg Business (@business) June 22, 2015

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Meet the 10-year-old, Nigerian math genius who's just enrolled at college cnn.it/1E5KcPx http://t.co/MQ4ccwPXYK

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CNN Africa (@CNNAfrica) June 19, 2015

#WNBA star donates half her salary to preventing deaths from sudden cardiac arrest: buff.ly/1MMbv4w http://t.co/OkdiRRLypu

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The Root (@TheRoot) June 18, 2015

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11 images that capture the true beauty of black fatherhood huff.to/1H6ZSXL http://t.co/BkjtfKZyQd

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HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) June 21, 2015

Zun Lee's photos of black fathers, present and accountable. From the archives, on Father's Day nyti.ms/1RglikT http://t.co/NYUIFkbHot

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NYT Photo (@nytimesphoto) June 21, 2015

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On @WTFpod Obama opens up about life in the White House for the first family bloom.bg/1J0qNCi http://t.co/h2cp6CjhQu

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Bloomberg Business (@business) June 22, 2015

7 Black Women Science Fiction Writers Everyone Should Know forharriet.com/2014/08/7-blac… via @ForHarriet

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Alycee (@jazziz2) June 22, 2015

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On the left is a quote from a WSJ editorial. On the right is everyone I could find listed on the masthead http://t.co/JthtKwInTC

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Mickey McCauley (@Mickey_McCauley) June 19, 2015

If you're white and murder 9 ppl, childhood photos are used. A black hero who saves his mom, editor uses mugshot? http://t.co/1CEexwjqJF

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DavidDunn (@ImDavidDunn) June 21, 2015

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This is sometimes what it means to be black in America

While #Dolezal was faking it, a real beautiful black girl in B-More was raped, set on fire & killed. #ArneshaBowers http://t.co/reisSx6FQb

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Juan M. Thompson (@JuanMThompson) June 15, 2015

They robbed her grandma's hosue, raped her and strangled her, and then set her on fucking fire. twitter.com/MyBeautifulMag…

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Juan M. Thompson (@JuanMThompson) June 15, 2015

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Beautiful 16 yr old, Arnesha Bowers, was raped, strangled and set on fire in Baltimore. Why so little news coverage? http://t.co/S8tWCNpxce

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My Beautiful Life (@MyBeautifulMag) June 15, 2015

Pool Rules. #McKinney. http://t.co/KprtnmpgCs

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deray mckesson (@deray) June 15, 2015

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Jesus Christ

As a young U.S. Army soldier during World War II, Rollins Edwards knew better than to refuse an assignment. When officers led him and a dozen others into a wooden gas chamber and locked the door, he didn’t complain. None of them did. Then, a mixture of mustard gas and a similar agent called lewisite was piped inside. “It felt like you were on fire,” recalls Edwards, now 93 years old. “Guys started screaming and hollering and trying to break out. And then some of the guys fainted. And finally they opened the door and let us out, and the guys were just, they were in bad shape.”

Edwards was one of 60,000 enlisted men enrolled in a once-secret government program — formally declassified in 1993 — to test mustard gas and other chemical agents on American troops. But there was a specific reason he was chosen: Edwards is African-American. White enlisted men were used as scientific control groups. Their reactions were used to establish what was “normal,” and then compared to the minority troops.

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Secret mustard gas experiments during WWII grouped subjects by race. @itscaitlinhd n.pr/1GuMYfy http://t.co/KfOQYNaYEH

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NPR News (@nprnews) June 22, 2015

.@michaelarria on the painful racial disparities in female arrests in San Francisco alternet.org/civil-libertie… http://t.co/rUU9L6mhPI

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Zoé S. (@ztsamudzi) June 22, 2015

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Perfect example why Nikki Haley shouldn’t be applauded. If there wasn’t worldwide attention, she’d proudly and happily let that racist flag fly high

BREAKING: Confederate flag 'will always be part of the soil of South Carolina,' Gov. Nikki Haley says.

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The Associated Press (@AP) June 22, 2015

MORE: SC Republican Gov. Nikki Haley says Confederate flag should come down from Statehouse grounds: apne.ws/1QMxvmh

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The Associated Press (@AP) June 22, 2015

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A Tweet Or Two

"I urge those Members of Congress who voted against Trade Adjustment Assistance to reconsider." —@POTUS: go.wh.gov/WjHKN3 #LeadOnTrade

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 13, 2015

I don't think many celebrating the #TAA vote yesterday know the bill's purpose and intended beneficiaries.

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Go make! #NationofMakers youtube.com/watch?v=ZVX5wj… http://t.co/v65mfMIJYb

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The White House OSTP (@whitehouseostp) June 12, 2015

AMERICA let's make things with our hands. @POTUS I will teach you to sand. @JimmyDiResta @NatlMakerFaire #NationofMakers

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Nick Offerman (@Nick_Offerman) June 13, 2015

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This high school senior has been accepted to 26 universities and offered $3M in scholarships: abcn.ws/1C2Z5jh http://t.co/TljYSq2SEV

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ABC News (@ABC) June 13, 2015

Relationship Goals!😍🙌🏾 http://t.co/T6Xf8dwgsb

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My Black Matters (@MyBlackMatters) June 13, 2015

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“Living life without regrets and 6 other life lessons Beau Biden taught me” by @andyamsler andyamsler/living-life-without-regrets-and-6-other-life-lessons-beau-biden-taught-me-5d9dba4f1eb9?source=tw-lo_8446aa43990e-1433647618889"> medium.com@andyamsler/li…

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Alycee (@jazziz2) June 07, 2015

In the overflow crowd at Beau’s funeral, everyone seemed to have a story to share about the Bidens huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/07/joe…

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Sam Stein (@samsteinhp) June 07, 2015

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"My father served in the @USNavy during World War II... as a signalman in the Pacific." —Dr. Biden http://t.co/m2NiLFFsj9

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Dr. Jill Biden (@DrBiden) June 13, 2015

"May the USS Gabrielle Giffords & our @USNavy family who are associated with her, forever sail with fair winds & following seas." —Dr. Biden

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Dr. Jill Biden (@DrBiden) June 13, 2015

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WH posts map showing how many workers receive TAA benefits in each state whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/06/1…

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Bill Scher (@billscher) June 12, 2015

JUST IN: Consumer sentiment in U.S. climbed more than forecast in June bloom.bg/1MOxVmn

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Bloomberg Business (@business) June 12, 2015

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Remembering our brother--NAACP Field Secretary Medgar Evers, assassinated today in 1963. bit.ly/1cRslTq http://t.co/XC1fAmviEV

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NAACP (@NAACP) June 13, 2015

There has and is only 1 black President. It is President Barack Hussein Obama!!! Get your facts right!!!!!!!!! twitter.com/thedailybeast/…

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Marilyn Oliver (@MTmarilyn2) June 13, 2015

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I wonder what race Rachel would become if she got stopped by the police? #RachelDolezal

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Terry McMillan (@MsTerryMcMillan) June 12, 2015

Just a friendly reminder that a black person passing as white was once a criminal offense. Enjoy ur day. #RachelDolezal

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Amanda Seales (@amandaseales) June 12, 2015

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When ppl ask if #transracial is a thing, tell them it’s not and send them this: soletstalkabout.com/post/121350496… #RachelDolezal http://t.co/krcAhK7I6b

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Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) June 13, 2015

Most ppl trying to make #transracial happen are racists and shit-stirrers. But too many actual progressives think it’s a thing. IT’S NOT.

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Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) June 13, 2015

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I truly don’t give a crap about #RachelDolezal. It’s a WTF story that will hopefully fade into the distance after ppl are done clowning her.

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Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) June 13, 2015

But this shit is being used to harm or delegitimize trans people. And that’s what I won’t stand for.

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Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) June 13, 2015

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Police spent over 4 hours negotiating with a man that placed bombs everywhere and shot at them. Police shot Tamir Rice dead in 2 seconds.

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BrownBlaze (@brownblaze) June 13, 2015

Waiting for Fox 'News' to blame bad parenting and the music he listens to. #dallaspdshooting http://t.co/jGNlVAv84m

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Jade Helm Commander (@Anomaly100) June 13, 2015

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White man warns cops he intends to attempt mass murder in public place before being set free to attempt mass murder in public place.

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indomandreas rex (@andreagrimes) June 13, 2015

Black child shot for playing with toy gun in a gazebo.

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indomandreas rex (@andreagrimes) June 13, 2015

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Some of these prosecutors really are the worst

Judge finds probable cause to charge 2 Cleveland police officers in Tamir Rice's death nyti.ms/1GxrK58 http://t.co/PZtSLdBrPS

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The New York Times (@nytimes) June 12, 2015

The prosecutor released a statement essentially dismissing the judge's advisory opinion, saying the #TamirRice case will go to a grand jury.

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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) June 11, 2015

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Anyone who thinks grand juries best forum for cop shootings isn't serious about prosecuting cop shootings #TamirRice http://t.co/pMwdjXEU0M

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Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) June 11, 2015

#BREAKING: Prosecutors drop all charges against Martese Johnson, a UVa. student whose bloody arrest sparked uproar nbc4dc.com/oOK3SPF

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NBCWashington (@nbcwashington) June 11, 2015

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White man strangles mom, tells neighbors he will shoot up schools and churches, threatens judges online, allowed to go about his business.

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indomandreas rex (@andreagrimes) June 13, 2015

Black man strangled to death by police for selling loose cigarettes.

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indomandreas rex (@andreagrimes) June 13, 2015

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Black man shot by police for cosplaying at a Walmart.

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indomandreas rex (@andreagrimes) June 13, 2015

This is the second time in less than a year that a white man has attempted a major assault on urban TX PD. bit.ly/1BEyEAp

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indomandreas rex (@andreagrimes) June 13, 2015

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Horrific

Stunning Eric Garner news: initial report failed to mention officer's arm around his neck. W/o video we'd never know. http://t.co/BagZT2EY86

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Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) June 13, 2015

"But he was shot!" Yes, hours later. Hours not afforded to Tamir Rice nor John Crawford. #DallasPDShooting

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zellie (@zellieimani) June 13, 2015

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'Eric Casebolt once jailed an African-American man for a defective headlight' #McKinney news.yahoo.com/mckinney-pool-… http://t.co/XfPrcfc3qa

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) June 13, 2015

“Black is not a feeling… It's an existence created for us by racists as a tool to justify ill-treatment and codify oppression into law.”

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Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) June 13, 2015

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BOOM

@TheObamaDiary my son bought his first house in 2009 thanks to POTUS.got huge break on energy efficient renovations. gonna have to make list

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Maggy (@Maggyw519) June 13, 2015

.@DragonflyJonez Hillary: are you ready for Hillary?! Black Voters: http://t.co/cx01MGGlFE

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Michelle Huxtable (@MichelleHux) June 13, 2015

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A Tweet Or Two

.@DrFahmida tell your niece I really like her letter. Couldn't agree more!

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 22, 2015

@POTUS A letter from my 5 year old niece. Right out of the mouths of babes! http://t.co/Q8Sovz8eEL

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Fahmida Zaman PhD (@DrFahmida) May 22, 2015

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“Two states for two people. Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security” —@POTUS on the path to long-term security

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 22, 2015

.@rebsteve really enjoyed stopping by today. I had fun singing Shabbat Shalom with the PreK class downstairs, too! http://t.co/6b8CrXSgMt

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President Obama (@POTUS) May 22, 2015

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Obama’s favorability rating continues to rise: hill.cm/JjJrYOH http://t.co/0cgl1bX9dc

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The Hill (@thehill) May 22, 2015

Today in #Energy: Retail #gasoline prices lowest since 2009 heading into Memorial Day weekend go.usa.gov/394sP http://t.co/rpd699hjME

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EIA (@EIAgov) May 22, 2015

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In 2010 & 11, Christie spent $82,594 on concessions at MetLife Stadiums, home of Giants & Jets bit.ly/1HmIXL2 http://t.co/Bfq1JKqAiZ

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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) May 22, 2015

State Dept. worker has been charged with stalking and blackmailing female college students: bit.ly/1HzVOz0 http://t.co/Cf9T1zFFeu

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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) May 22, 2015

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Horrific

SOBERING MUST READ: SCOTUS Hands Police a Win in Cop-Shooting Case nymag.com/daily/intellig…

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deray mckesson (@deray) May 22, 2015

Tamir Rice, age 12, was shot to death while holding toy gun. Cleveland cops wanted to charge him w/aggravated menace bit.ly/1doOUjp

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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) May 22, 2015

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“Currently” Hmm… Also, Mike Huckabee is a scumbag

TLC statement: "Effective immediately, TLC has pulled all episodes of 19 Kids and Counting currently from the air"

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Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) May 22, 2015

Mike Huckabee: Josh Duggar's actions were "'inexcusable,' but that doesn’t mean 'unforgivable" bit.ly/1HmV22R http://t.co/U7eLEHpAnr

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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) May 22, 2015

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Mike Huckabee said the Obamas are bad parents b/c Michelle likes Beyonce. Today, he defended admitted child molester. salon.com/2015/05/22/mik…

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Zerlina Maxwell (@ZerlinaMaxwell) May 22, 2015

Apparently, you can just molest kids and then apologize and then everything will be hunky dory. This country is broken.

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Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) May 22, 2015

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Some people are the worst

Google Maps No Longer Shows The White House When You Search For 'N---- House' huff.to/1Kpnk2P via @HuffPostPol

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Donna NoShock (@NoShock) May 22, 2015

Black Americans are tired of being the conscience of America slnm.us/4JTJpAY

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Salon.com (@Salon) May 22, 2015

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Seems like the Duggar's religion forgives them for everything but damns others, even for simply existing

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Geir Scott Henriksen (@ScottyBurberry) May 22, 2015

.@ScottyBurberry That is the central selling point of the Evangelical cult: forgiveness for me, eternal damnation for thee.

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Allan Brauer (@allanbrauer) May 22, 2015

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The California oil spill is even worse than we thought thkpr.gs/3661684 http://t.co/uQC3GL8fB7

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ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) May 22, 2015

Water cuts loom even for those with senior water rights (pre-1914 claims) #CAdrought lat.ms/1GtnyDN http://t.co/Pz1t3GD1GI

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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) May 22, 2015

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A Tweet Or Two

Let's honor the heroes who fought to protect our freedom. Share the story of a WWII vet in your family with #VEDay70. http://t.co/l08uU4NhWN

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 06, 2015

Higher. Education. For. Every. American. #collegein5words whitehouse.gov/issues/educati… http://t.co/HBUDTpacoJ

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Vice President Biden (@VP) May 06, 2015

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Tnx, #stimulus! RT @ENERGY Every 3 weeks the US installs more #solar power than in all of 2008→ 1.usa.gov/1t2jPIy

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Michael Grunwald (@MikeGrunwald) May 06, 2015

Race to the Top helped FL raise graduation rates from 66% to 76% since 2009. Tnx, #stimulus! politicopro.com/f/?f=37543&inb

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Michael Grunwald (@MikeGrunwald) May 06, 2015

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The President Of The Cool

President Obama makes a quick detour to fist bump a little kid. on.nowth.is/4f7

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  (@msnbc) May 04, 2015

Never too old to follow your dreams. Congrats mom for graduating at 66 http://t.co/kovrnhZGuu

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OG EG (@Eg_KOOLKIDs) May 02, 2015

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Those on Twitter know Chuck C. Johnson. What a scumbag

As investigation enters 5th month, #TamirRice’s mother has moved into a homeless shelter washingtonpost.com/news/post-nati… http://t.co/8lA82SJ4L6

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deray mckesson (@deray) May 04, 2015

How online fundraising confusion, bickering lawyers & Chuck C. Johnson kept $60k from getting to Tamir Rice's mom washingtonpost.com/news/post-nati…

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Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) May 05, 2015

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Yes GOP, here’s a comedian showing just how foolish your party is

Amy Schumer's New Birth Control Ad Blasts GOP War On Women (VIDEO) fb.me/3yjUzX3He

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Comella Donaldson (@starfirst) May 06, 2015

OK, let's try this again. LOTS of info to READ on #TPP here: whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/04/1… Q & A w/Sec Labor here: washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-lin…

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meta (@metaquest) April 23, 2015

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Righteous rant

1. So Hill D's "who have been starving for attention from the Obama administration" are delighted that Hillary is promising to change that.

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Michael Grunwald (@MikeGrunwald) May 06, 2015

2. These public servants feel "like a neglected stepchild." They hate how Obama "only comes around when he needs something."

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Michael Grunwald (@MikeGrunwald) May 06, 2015

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