Show Up For All Kids

I hope you’ll watch this powerful speech by @DwyaneWade and @itsgabrielleu. This is what it means to show up for your child—and for all of our children. 

Zaya, I’m so proud of you. You’re an inspiration for us all. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/diLQGr8HZE

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 27, 2023

Big-Hearted People

Some great stories of big-hearted people coming up with new ways to come together—even while remaining apart—to help the vulnerable who face some very tough times ahead.https://t.co/kcBQK915jo

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 19, 2020

.@ObamaFoundation Fellow @alexsmith1982 is helping seniors fight loneliness in the UK through a mix of new and old technology: online chats through Zoom and Skype, and postcards and poems shared by younger neighbors.https://t.co/GdnqDR8JJ4

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 19, 2020

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In my old neighborhood, the @BSAllianceChi established a crisis pantry to provide food and essential items for particularly vulnerable queer and trans residents on the South and West sides of Chicago.https://t.co/ilyDlj3ago

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 19, 2020

Thank you so much @BarackObama for acknowledging the the work of hardworking trans and black people! Brave Space Alliance will always be on the ground doing the work no matter what! https://t.co/UnoRW27OYF

— BraveSpaceAlliance (@BraveSpaceChi) March 19, 2020

My amazing colleagues at @TheCaresFamily are working so hard to not only help older people stay connected in this awful time, but to do so in ambitious, creative ways – with meaning at the heart.

This gave us all a massive boost. Thank you, @BarackObama @ObamaFoundation. https://t.co/WAT8z9CGW5

— Alex Smith (@alexsmith1982) March 19, 2020

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.@rgay and @SheaSerrano are using their feeds to directly support people in need—and helping shift our ideas about how to approach giving.https://t.co/1JHPUYEiKV

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 19, 2020

The best part of my job was meeting people like this—ready to make a selfless act in a time of need. Many Americans are already making deep sacrifices to keep our communities healthy, but if you’re able to, consider helping those hit the hardest. https://t.co/CdrMsC6VXF

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 19, 2020

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https://twitter.com/rgay/status/1240686891709546496

OH MY GOD WHAT https://t.co/PeYvRDY9N9

— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) March 19, 2020

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— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) March 19, 2020

All Who Want To Serve Are Welcome

Every patriotic American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to serve. Full stop.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 26, 2017

JUST IN: Statement from former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter regarding transgender military service pic.twitter.com/la4GCBaXPO

— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) July 26, 2017

Tammy Duckworth: "If you are willing to risk your life for our country and you can do the job, you should be able to serve." pic.twitter.com/Sj8fciXOKL

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 26, 2017

All Who Want To Serve Are Welcome. Thanks, President Obama

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Helene Cooper: Pentagon Set To Lift Ban On Transgender People Serving In U.S. Military

The Pentagon next month will announce the repeal of a policy banning transgender people from serving openly in the military, Defense Department officials said on Friday, moving to end what has widely been seen as one of the last barriers to service. Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter has called the regulation outdated and harmful to the military. A year ago, he directed officials from all the military branches to determine what changes would be needed to lift the ban, in a tacit recognition that thousands of transgender people were already in uniform. Under the Pentagon’s plan, first reported by USA Today, each branch will put in place policies covering recruiting, housing and uniforms for transgender troops.

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Pentagon set to lift ban on transgender people serving in U.S. military https://t.co/QK2ZBuqgCR

— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 25, 2016

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Ashley Broadway-Mack, the president of the American Military Partner Association, a support network for partners and spouses of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender troops and veterans, said in a statement that “our transgender service members and their families are breathing a huge sigh of relief.” Estimates of the number of transgender people in the 1.2 million-member military range from 2,000 to more than 15,000. As with the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy that applied to gay men, lesbians and bisexuals until it was lifted in 2011, current rules have done little to keep transgender people out of the military. Instead, they have forced many to lie about their status and keep it a secret. Since taking the defense secretary post in February 2015, Mr. Carter has set about dismantling discriminatory rules in the services, including opening all combat positions to women. This week, Eric K. Fanning formally took over as Army secretary, becoming the first openly gay leader of a military service branch.

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Bravo, Attorney General Loretta Lynch!

MORE: "This is not a time to act out of fear," AG Loretta Lynch says of N.C. lawsuit https://t.co/4z4EJUglbo https://t.co/P9miYJiOi9

— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 9, 2016

JUST IN: DOJ files federal lawsuit against North Carolina, saying part of the controversial HB2 law violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

— ABC News (@ABC) May 9, 2016

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BREAKING: US Justice Department sues North Carolina over law restricting use of public restrooms by transgender people.

— The Associated Press (@AP) May 9, 2016

US Justice Department sues North Carolina over law restricting use of public restrooms by transgender people. https://t.co/l3T4UetfSo

— The Associated Press (@AP) May 9, 2016

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“What this law does is puts further indignity on a population that has already suffered far more than its fair share” @LorettaLynch on #HB2

— Mic (@mic) May 9, 2016

.@LorettaLynch says “no matter how isolated, frayed, & alone you feel today” the @TheJusticeDept stands with the transgender community

— Mic (@mic) May 9, 2016

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"I think the people who feel bullied are probably the transgender individuals in the state of North Carolina” @LorettaLynch 👏 👏 👏

— Mic (@mic) May 9, 2016

Basically @LorettaLynch through that entire statement on #HB2 pic.twitter.com/MpOBcLh2IO

— Mic (@mic) May 9, 2016

A Tweet Or Two

No state has an unemployment rate at or above 7%, first time in almost 9 years. https://t.co/XXS8wKySjf

— Morgan Housel (@morganhousel) November 23, 2015

NSA to shut down bulk phone surveillance program by Sunday https://t.co/qkouSSCQxw via @Reuters

— Dan Froomkin/PressWatchers.org (@froomkin) November 27, 2015

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Gas prices hit 10-month low, down 70 cents from last year: https://t.co/pRCruNekyq #Headline via @businessinsider pic.twitter.com/2FS5jB1TJ0

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) November 23, 2015

#BREAKING Economic growth in the third quarter revised up to 2.1% from initial 1.5% estimate https://t.co/rjVUTCWL90

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) November 24, 2015

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The people who do this have the blood of innocent lives on their hands

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/666981916705480705

Black students at the University of Missouri talk about the reality of being #BlackOnCampus: https://t.co/jFX7j8vb9D

— AJ+ (@ajplus) November 16, 2015

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To call fetal tissue "baby parts" shows a childish ignorance about medical research. Imagine a Dr. calling muscle tissue "people meat"...

— No I Didn’t (@AndyRichter) November 29, 2015

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One more reason to be thankful for Shonda Rhimes

How @ShondaRhimes Is Changing the Dialogue About Abortion on TV https://t.co/8466Qq4DpJ #Scandal pic.twitter.com/5fzXz9GNQ8

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 20, 2015

Last night's #Scandal was cheered by fans & Planned Parenthood as bold prime-time statement: https://t.co/oRL7IcAsdv pic.twitter.com/PXomeRWfAR

— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 20, 2015

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.@FLOTUS is making a #ReachHigherApp to help students own their future: https://t.co/VGQiOox45v

— Kresge Education (@kresgedu) November 19, 2015

https://twitter.com/HuffPostBiz/status/667420973306658816

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Thanks, President Obama

President Obama just endorsed the most comprehensive LGBTQ rights bill ever https://t.co/eRGt8G0Taa

— Vox (@voxdotcom) November 10, 2015

https://twitter.com/aterkel/status/664832660028710916

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How the Syrian refugee crisis shows the hypocrisy of ‘All Lives Matter’ https://t.co/W0MbePnfjh pic.twitter.com/Cu9koOSO4D

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) November 21, 2015

Why is this me pic.twitter.com/L1CKCicPqo

— M🐉 (@keeeeeenz) August 27, 2015

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Such delusions. Newsflash, stop ripping off a Teddy Roosevelt comic

Now we know what Ted Cruz thinks he looks like. https://t.co/3Jzff8TmcO

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) November 19, 2015

https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/667428704407191554

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11/16/15: Jewell Jones made history as youngest member ever sworn as Inkster City Councilman. #TheObamaGeneration pic.twitter.com/TUlVgRXX2B

— Alycee (@jazziz2) November 19, 2015

Jennifer Lawrence says she can't support Republicans, and here's why: https://t.co/9qrBVKsRQL pic.twitter.com/OYyh52UVAJ

— Mic (@mic) November 12, 2015

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Job creation is actually FASTER in states that raised the minimum wage: https://t.co/9UMssbKQqK #GOPDebate pic.twitter.com/ifucDRf15H

— igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) November 11, 2015

What the CIA knew before 9/11: New details https://t.co/d6HYz78igL | Getty pic.twitter.com/v5W5MLCrt8

— POLITICO (@politico) November 13, 2015

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BOOM

The 50 most powerful people in the world https://t.co/mW14gvXyJO pic.twitter.com/HfhIKCWljZ

— Insider Business (@BusinessInsider) November 17, 2015

https://twitter.com/TheRealTrangPak/status/667555204489850880

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LOL

When people tell you to stop "acting black" pic.twitter.com/xX5x5X8bfc

— Larry Legend (@larryislegend) November 27, 2015

https://twitter.com/PunkLtd/status/665072787359272960

A Tweet Or Two

"I hope this young man never loses his desire to help others." —@POTUS on @HumansOfNY: http://t.co/MVrIxVnWG3 pic.twitter.com/X8qfJ8ENp5

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) September 3, 2015

In my first @Medium piece, debunked myths around the @theIranDeal. Consider the facts: https://t.co/MESe4WAqG8

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) September 3, 2015

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Drops Mic

https://twitter.com/SeanMcElwee/status/639282460157722624

I have decided to support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. My full statement: http://t.co/dP4ZtDteox

— Rep. Rick Larsen (@RepRickLarsen) September 3, 2015

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“It’s a day that’s been months in the making: On Tuesday, Gov. Bill Walker’s Medicaid expansion program began accepting applications. With the official rollout, more than 20,000 Alaskans who previously did not qualify for Medicaid coverage became eligible”

https://twitter.com/ktva/status/639118795722743809

US job creation index at +32, fourth straight monthly high: Gallup. http://t.co/PKq2l4FRIv #economy #jobs pic.twitter.com/3qdCoHXrf1

— bored2tears (@bored2tears) September 2, 2015

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After careful deliberation, I have decided to support the #IranNuclearDeal. Read my full statement here: http://t.co/dWoVkerpYv

— Rep. Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott) September 3, 2015

Read on @Medium why I'm supporting the #IranDeal to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon &keep Americans safe http://t.co/NZ5s7WqQYI

— Archive: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (@SenatorHeitkamp) September 3, 2015

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The cowardice of Cory Booker

Breaking: @CoryBooker backs "deeply flawed" Iran deal, despite concerns: http://t.co/GksjAXAbud

— Jonathan Tamari (@JonathanTamari) September 3, 2015

"This is the strongest non proliferation agreement ever negotiated." - @BarackObama #TheIranDeal pic.twitter.com/XhCJzZa6ys

— Donna NoShock (@NoShock) September 3, 2015

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VA Sen. Mark Warner supports Iran deal, @PressSec says, bringing total to 36

— Rebecca Nelson Kay (@rebeccarnelson) September 3, 2015

These are the undeclared Senators on #IranDeal
Bennet
Blumenthal
Cantwell
Cardin
Heitkamp
Manchin
Peters
Wyden pic.twitter.com/NHC9BvpfNB

— meta (@metaquest) September 3, 2015

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#TGIT takeover. WOOOOHOOOO!

How @Kerrywashington really feels about working for @shondarhimes: http://t.co/3WUeHHRUBd (cc @EW) #EWTGIT pic.twitter.com/77EyZk993u

— ESSENCE (@Essence) September 3, 2015

Your Shondaland Spectacular has arrived—with scoop on #Scandal, #Greys and #HTGAWM: http://t.co/c1XYD1rLNY #EWTGIT 😍 pic.twitter.com/WIcN3NHsNd

— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 3, 2015

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5 things to say to anyone who says Black Lives Matter promotes violence against cops http://t.co/XGLFtqWANg pic.twitter.com/nTjXdCXhkG

— HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) September 3, 2015

Obama left a pretty personal Facebook comment on this Humans of New York photo from Iran http://t.co/CmSe5qXwSA pic.twitter.com/kcQVp2cm24

— Vox (@voxdotcom) September 3, 2015

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Welcome to the new definition of lame duck

Obama's last 3 mos:#IranDeal
Cuba
Gay marriage
Obamacare upheld
TPA
Overtime
Clemency
Amazing Grace
Transgender military
Carbon regs
Denali

— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) September 2, 2015

@StevenTDennis also, disparate impact and housing agenda

— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) September 2, 2015

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https://twitter.com/drvox/status/639211824009900032

We are in the YOLObama era of this presidency. https://t.co/DsEj9X4cF7

— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 2, 2015

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@WhiteHouse map on the more than 100 countries that have endorsed @TheIranDeal #IranDeal https://t.co/2RgN8bttp1

— Ferial Govashiri (@FerialGovashiri) September 3, 2015

https://twitter.com/7im/status/639216641633419265

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Prison officials call for limiting solitary confinement http://t.co/NsVoqh9Cv1 pic.twitter.com/2eNodxcMoM

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

https://twitter.com/FardigJudith/status/639536760435830784

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President Obama to award arts and humanities medals on Sept 10. List of recipients: http://t.co/TIkgG5bJ3F via @usatoday

— meta (@metaquest) September 3, 2015

I am so honored to accept the National Humanities Medal from @POTUS
Watch live 9/10 @ 3pm EDThttp://t.co/Pw13DCNd70 pic.twitter.com/oT3xyhelKM

— Alice Waters (@AliceWaters) September 3, 2015

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A cop lying?! What a “shocker”

Massachusetts cop made up story about being shot at, police say http://t.co/rBdMx04Fj6 via @necn pic.twitter.com/tgFwaDBNh5

— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 3, 2015

Report: 3 of 6 deputy Kentucky clerks have agreed to issue marriage licenses to gay couples http://t.co/4S7BNc4h6T pic.twitter.com/VSVW9G7r72

— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 3, 2015

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https://twitter.com/SeanMcElwee/status/639482224409231361

https://twitter.com/HKesvani/status/639364355524587520

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What a scumbag

https://twitter.com/TylerThompsonDC/status/639488145688539136

South Carolina prosecutor to seek death penalty for Dylann Roof accused of killing 9 black churchgoers in Charleston pic.twitter.com/hdbuIPRouY

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 3, 2015

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California lawmakers vote to divest from coal http://t.co/66e5aN4Rf3

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) September 3, 2015

New Obamacare regulations ensure transgender people’s access to health care http://t.co/A5WfPpXows

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) September 3, 2015

Who You Choose To Become President, Matters

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Jeffrey Young: New Rules Bar Transgender Discrimination In Health Care

The Obama administration is making a major push for transgender rights by prohibiting health insurance companies and medical providers from discriminating against patients because of their gender identities. Under a proposed regulation issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday, transgender people would be entitled to equal treatment in health care and would gain the legal right to make civil rights claims against insurers, doctors, hospitals and others who deny them coverage or necessary care because they are transgender. That includes forbidding health insurers from categorically excluding treatments related to gender transitions.

Transgender people can face significant barriers to getting medical care, as insurers often won’t cover treatments such as hormone therapy and mental health counseling, especially when this care is related to transitioning, and health care providers sometimes refuse care. The health care regulation is the latest in a series of actions President Barack Obama has taken to advance transgender rights, including tangible steps like making it easier for people to get new passports that reflect their gender identity and symbolic gestures like mentioning transgender people during his State of the Union address.

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Transgender people to be protected against discrimination in the health care system under a new proposed regulation. http://t.co/AtKZQtJCZE

— ''Jeffrey Young'' (@JeffYoung) September 3, 2015

A Tweet Or Two

Simone Biles is the first American woman to win three consecutive national titles since 1992: http://t.co/J9AIWFwvrr pic.twitter.com/lSvAZQcMZ2

— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) August 16, 2015

#TeamUSA's @Simone_Biles becomes the first woman in 23 Years to win THREE National Titles!

➡️ http://t.co/OKLONQ4uj1 pic.twitter.com/sTtiPVkzFH

— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 16, 2015

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https://twitter.com/Russian_Starr/status/633812053954854912

https://twitter.com/Russian_Starr/status/633768067332485120

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A Must Read

What's it like to be a black journalist who constantly reports on black death? Read every word of this by @GeeDee215. http://t.co/L1Vrh6iQlE

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) August 19, 2015

Hillary Clinton met with #BlackLivesMatter activists who'd been shut out of her event. Here's how they say it went. http://t.co/bHsx68Bckp

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) August 12, 2015

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#BlackLivesMatter's message to @HillaryClinton? Policy can't be the only weapon vs. structural racism. Me, in @tnr. http://t.co/mbK2IU7eRM

— Jamil Smith جميل كريم (@JamilSmith) August 19, 2015

Iran deal opponents now have their "death panels" lie, and it's a whopper http://t.co/XbnTylcliA pic.twitter.com/TBwjwSj07g

— Vox (@voxdotcom) August 19, 2015

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.@JanelleMonae was cut off during her @TODAYshow performance, watch the full thing now http://t.co/YVM9B10hfe pic.twitter.com/dksLPddZVI

— Pitchfork (@pitchfork) August 16, 2015

https://twitter.com/BaddieArab/status/608680698749284352

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Joe announced he will support the proposed Iran Nuclear Agreement. #IranDeal http://t.co/KJaz8HTS2u pic.twitter.com/gl3qy7TB0b

— Archive: Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) August 19, 2015

Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announces support for Iran deal. Was seen as key undecided Dem.

— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) August 19, 2015

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https://twitter.com/FardigJudith/status/634037197075648516

https://twitter.com/FardigJudith/status/633855791313764352

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#ProudFeministTweet
I stand with @PPFA in the fight against the attacks on women and our repro health freedom. #StandwithPP

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 3, 2015

The "all lives matter", "police risk their lives to help us" starter pack pic.twitter.com/SfLmRttRuz

— Lauren Elizabeth🌹 (@xLauren_Mx) August 16, 2015

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My statement of support for the #Iran #nuclear deal http://t.co/Fwr24wubkH pic.twitter.com/ijaUBjJVyB

— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) August 19, 2015

Statement from Obama administration on report that Iran will be able to inspect Parchin site pic.twitter.com/O9RaMsSGiQ

— Sam Stein (@samstein) August 19, 2015

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9 years ago I asked the girl of my dreams out on a date, today I asked her to marry me. She said no both times.

— Peter Smithson (@P_Smithson) February 14, 2015

a lady at my veterinarian had a hawk in a blanket & she looked at me like "get on my level hoe"

— Desus MF Nice💯 (@desusnice) August 15, 2015

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Leaving my browser history open in case anyone in this coffee shop tries to steal my laptop when I'm in the bathroom. pic.twitter.com/IOo89Vypy7

— chelsea anét (@chelseaanet) March 16, 2014

Asked a Target employee if I could open this camera before I buy it and he said he wouldn't even care if I killed someone in front of him.

— chelsea anét (@chelseaanet) March 10, 2014