Early Bird Chat

The President Day’s Day In D.C. And The First Lady’s Day In Spain

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President Barack Obama speaks about the response and precautions to take for the Zika virus, during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House

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First Lady Michelle Obama visits the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain

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First Lady Michelle Obama departs from Torrejon Air Force Base in Madrid, Spain

A Tweet Or Two

President Obama: "gurl he said 'the struggle continues'" Hillary Clinton: "Chile" https://t.co/PxlLo6gQZW

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Jason (Wakanda) (@IsotopeRose) June 08, 2016

Black two-term president, woman nominated to succeed him. What a time to be alive.

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Jesse Berney (@jesseberney) June 08, 2016

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Really, really need a large-scale analysis of use (and non-use) of mug-shots for victims and perpetrators. https://t.co/kwMYqIBIr3

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Zeynep Tufekci (@zeynep) June 06, 2016

The Swedish Stanford students who rescued an unconscious sexual assault victim speak out wapo.st/1VL2Ozg

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Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 07, 2016

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Black Athlete #BrianBanks Served 6yrs for a Rape He Didn't Commit. #BrockTurner to Serve 3months for one he did nydn.us/1XyEgv4

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George Ciccariello (@ciccmaher) June 07, 2016

I bet a lot of guys who don't think that rape is a big deal were super upset when that U2 album was put on their phone without consent.

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Emily Faye (@mlefaye) June 07, 2016

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The daughter of the first black president is gonna cast her first vote for a woman. Holy shit.

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A.C. in D.C. (@ArykanotErika) June 08, 2016

Proud to be a Democrat. amp.twimg.com/v/ea52b7f3-2fe…

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The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) June 05, 2016

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A lot of senators who say they don't agree with Trump's racial theory of the judiciary are holding a Supreme Court seat vacant for him.

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Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) June 05, 2016

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You can be happy about the historical importance of Hillary and still be mehhhh about Hillary.

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scary spice (@StillOliviaa) June 08, 2016

I don't care if the Sparrow or Cersei wins the primary, so long as you vote against the Night King in November. https://t.co/RgGEZ3JJ1c

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Benjamin Siemon (@BenjaminJS) June 07, 2016

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She wasn't my primary pick either but can we just not be the cousin who flips over the monopoly board because someone else got Park Place?

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Kal Penn (@kalpenn) June 08, 2016

if you think Trump and Clinton are the same, or that Trump isn't going to be that bad, I think you're deluded, but that's your right.

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(((Imani Gandy))) (@AngryBlackLady) June 08, 2016

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Ya yrs r off bruh. "All" women (aka black women) didn't get the right 96 yrs ago.Still inspiring but let's keep it 💯 twitter.com/cnn/status/740…

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Jussie Smollett (@JussieSmollett) June 08, 2016

The 1st African-American and now 1st woman have been presidential nominees for the Democratic Party. I'd call that a political revolution.

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Trevor LaFauci (@Trevor_LaFauci) June 07, 2016

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IF I HAD A NICKLE EVERY TIME A GOP OFFICIAL CALLED TRUMP'S BEHAVIOR "UNACCEPTABLE" BUT ACCEPTED HIM AS NOMINEE I COULD START A FAKE COLLEGE

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Andy Smarick (@smarick) June 05, 2016

Congrats, Republicans! You're about to nominate a thin-skinned racist with the temperament of a 3-year-old.

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Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 05, 2016

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When Obama sends a message via policy announcement: medium.com/the-white-hous…

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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) June 06, 2016

Hold on Hillary, your back up is coming!!! https://t.co/9qNkOL9Tqn

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NO! GOP! NO! (@NoGOPNo) June 07, 2016

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When Muhammad Ali Saved One of Indian Country’s Most Honored Spiritual Leaders nativenewsonline.net/currents/muham… https://t.co/PsmF2zaLLv

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NativeNewsOnline (@Native_NewsNet) June 04, 2016

John Oliver bought nearly $15 million worth of medical debt (at a cost of $60K) for 9,000 people. Then forgave it. twitter.com/LastWeekTonigh…

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Jon Passantino (@passantino) June 06, 2016

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1732 confirmed #Zika cases in US/territories. 1 death. 2 babies born w/Zika. 104 days since Pres Obama urged Congress to protect Americans.

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meta (@metaquest) June 04, 2016

@SpeakerRyan Areas with highest number of #Zika cases reported FL 128 NY 130 CA 44 TX 36 Puerto Rico 1075 #DoYourJob

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meta (@metaquest) June 04, 2016

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@SpeakerRyan 104 days since Pres Obama sent his request for #Zika funding to Congress. whitehouse.gov/sites/default/… Over 48 hearings & briefings.

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meta (@metaquest) June 04, 2016

As number of #Zika cases reported in the US & its territories grows, the risk to pregnant women becomes urgent. Still, @GOP Congress stalls.

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meta (@metaquest) June 04, 2016

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Ali, listening to the records. I always loved these. https://t.co/cf3Re8kaUE

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O. Wang (@oliverswang) June 04, 2016

Rare picture of the first two rappers ever. https://t.co/CUFJCp6dCl

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Larry Beyince (@DragonflyJonez) June 04, 2016

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The Black Lives Matter Activist Who Won an Election and Made History in Kentucky bit.ly/20Z7CAr

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  (@VICE) June 04, 2016

2016 cycle been a constant churn. Hard to believe Trump quote on Muslim sports heroes was just a few months ago. https://t.co/ozS1S33znZ

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Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) June 04, 2016

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This. Is. Privilege. https://t.co/KYiIAt8RKM

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Chloe A. Hilliard (@Chloe_Hilliard) June 03, 2016

How is it so much easier to sympathize with men known as rapists than with women who are raped? nymag.com/thecut/2016/06… via @TheCut

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Kamilah Willingham (@kamily) June 03, 2016

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Men. *Sigh*

this is INSANE https://t.co/2omeYDWHJp

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peatree bojangles (@peatreebojangle) June 02, 2016

Oh my god. "It's a straight bee" https://t.co/HcElQZCUxv

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Georgia Odd (@whengoddcries) June 01, 2016

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This. https://t.co/wp5ApescHq

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Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) June 02, 2016

Obama may not get credit, but Elkhart's success matters on.msnbc.com/225IKqj via @msnbc

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(((Pont))) (@plotsnplans) June 01, 2016

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The sale of ivory is now illegal in the US. Thank you, @BarackObama. Love, me and the elephants. ellen.tv/1VCwK0b

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Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 03, 2016

Since @FLOTUS launched the Mayors Challenge in 2014, 24 communities & 2 states have reached the goal. #Homelessness https://t.co/b3cpvywl8P

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Julián Castro (@SecretaryCastro) June 02, 2016

Zika Virus: Do Your Job, Congress

Here's what @POTUS asked Congress to provide to combat the #ZikaVirus—2 months ago: go.wh.gov/zika https://t.co/Ii6Qtf0W2T

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 11, 2016

Congress can't wait until October to pass #ZikaVirus funding @POTUS proposed in February. go.wh.gov/Zika https://t.co/haL9dM8chb

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 11, 2016

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.@Surgeon_General breaks down what you need to know to protect yourself from the #ZikaVirus: go.wh.gov/Zika amp.twimg.com/v/a69ac437-3ec…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 11, 2016

#ZikaVirus is an emergency. Congress should treat it as one & pass @POTUS's funding request: go.wh.gov/zika https://t.co/nwlMGgFjAu

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 11, 2016

The President Speaks….And A Tweet Or Two

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BREAKING: @POTUS will designate a new national monument honoring women’s equality → go.wh.gov/tMKa9p https://t.co/EEXoL7I27H

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 11, 2016

"I applaud the California State Legislature and @JerryBrownGov for expanding paid family leave" —@POTUS #LeadOnLeave https://t.co/e4mm0Vyz9i

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 11, 2016

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President Obama: "Mr. Trump's not succeeding me." abcn.ws/1qyLKQw https://t.co/5K5SZOKEWJ

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ABC News (@ABC) April 08, 2016

Obama more popular than Presidential candidates, poll shows j.mp/1VdDpic https://t.co/GHhcJFvCVh

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Callie Schweitzer (@cschweitz) April 09, 2016

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Some run their mouths, while others are proactive. #ThanksObama

JUST IN: DOJ: Goldman Sachs to pay over $5B in connection with its sale of residential mortgage backed securities. https://t.co/wDbSPCc5vT

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ABC News (@ABC) April 11, 2016

Wells Fargo just agreed to pay $1.2 billion for improper mortgage lending practices read.bi/1V9RA7O https://t.co/tYk5oTar3n

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Business Insider (@businessinsider) April 08, 2016

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President Obama set as weeklong guest host for Science Channel nightly news segment: on.mash.to/1TMmth6 https://t.co/wufSQ5dTCq

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Mashable (@mashable) April 11, 2016

Household net worth: $86.8T, an all-time high, up $30 Trillion since Obama took office. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… twitter.com/JeffYoung/stat…

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Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) March 22, 2016

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Bravo, sir!

He's 10 years old https://t.co/BRqwcPwalN

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Naomi (@NaomiYitna) April 08, 2016

@Yikes215 https://t.co/aaz898CQM1

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Naomi (@NaomiYitna) April 08, 2016

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Good point. 73 months of private sector job creation is historic. No president has ever accomplished that

Glad some one finally ask Hillary why she always seems to point to Bill time in off while half ass giving PBO credit https://t.co/1HnQZsO04t

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cjtown (@ladyc10) April 11, 2016

Here it is — the complete transcript of @HillaryClinton's meeting with the Daily News Editorial Board nydn.us/1YpNIx2

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New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) April 11, 2016

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Obama approval over 50 percent in Gallup weekly tracking for the third straight week https://t.co/Hg6IC4B7Ef

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Nate Cohn (@Nate_Cohn) March 21, 2016

Obama’s approval is on the rise (highest in 3 yrs) thx to increased economic confidence. Good sign for Dem nominee. https://t.co/zfcoK7yb43

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Steven Rattner (@SteveRattner) March 20, 2016

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Scum

#BREAKING: SEC charges #Texas AG @KenPaxtonTX with securities fraud | @PatrickSvitek: trib.it/1Vj5eps https://t.co/bgZT81t7Cq

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Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) April 11, 2016

Ignore the title, read the story, watch the video. Absorb how infuriating it is. Then remember this man was Speaker. abcnews.go.com/Politics/denni…

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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) April 10, 2016

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Challenge: find me a Trump supporter who doesn't have something racist in their timeline.

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Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) April 09, 2016

Trump rally fashion report https://t.co/Gcqn7u6MQc

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  (@daveweigel) April 10, 2016

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NEW @CBSNews POLL: 52% of Americans approve of Obama’s handling of relations with Cuba cbsn.ws/1Rc9NgE https://t.co/DNs9P1yxOp

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CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) March 21, 2016

My dad fled Cuba in 1963. I married a black woman and have kids who are his skin tone. So yeah, Obama is my hero. Sue me.

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Greg Pinelo (@gregpinelo) March 21, 2016

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An amazing video about the love between @POTUS & @FLOTUS! Thats my president! facebook.com/Culsire/videos… #ThankYouObama amp.twimg.com/v/d5542024-818…

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KHARY PENEBAKER (@kharyp) April 09, 2016

11 year-old Mikaila Ulmer’s homemade lemonade lands contract with Whole Foods: trib.al/ubkwBz9 https://t.co/3xbWJ3RfKM

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Essence Magazine (@essencemag) April 02, 2016

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Added the often popular Obama resettlement map to today's Gitmo transfer news. hrld.us/1ouV1qX @MiamiHerald https://t.co/s7FNSyvyEb

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Carol Rosenberg (@carolrosenberg) April 04, 2016

Tuesday's news: Guantánamo’s oldest captive, 68, never charged with a crime, gets parole hearing. miamiherald.com/news/nation-wo… @MiamiHerald

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Carol Rosenberg (@carolrosenberg) March 08, 2016

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NEW: White House redirects $510 million of existing Ebola funds to combat Zika virus. -@alex_mallin https://t.co/eAcA8O5D8M

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ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) April 06, 2016

BREAKING: Judge approves $20 billion settlement in BP oil spill nbcnews.to/1SwN8tk https://t.co/n3IvnCW5Rs

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NBC News (@NBCNews) April 04, 2016

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Really disturbing

When it comes to emergency care, u may have a tough time if you’re in pain & not a white man huff.to/1SsbBQe https://t.co/DVuZjI2H8Y

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HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) April 11, 2016

Sanders again says he lost in the south because it’s “conservative.” Not really—he lost because there are a lot of black voters there.

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Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) April 09, 2016

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11 suicide attempts in one weekend lead Canadian aboriginal community of 2,000 to declare state of emergency: apne.ws/1StBleY

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The Associated Press (@AP) April 11, 2016

Ky. attorney general sues governor over $41M in budget cuts ordered for state colleges and universities: apne.ws/1Nl8ZlU

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The Associated Press (@AP) April 11, 2016

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Ky. attorney general sues governor over $41M in budget cuts ordered for state colleges and universities: apne.ws/1Nl8ZlU

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The Associated Press (@AP) April 11, 2016

Morocco court releases 2 men convicted of homosexuality u.afp.com/ZBac

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AFP news agency (@AFP) April 11, 2016

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U.S. Navy officer charged with spying for Taiwan, China yhoo.it/25Vesvd https://t.co/4A64aD5TUU

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Yahoo News (@YahooNews) April 11, 2016

Some immigrant kids are being barred from going to school thkpr.gs/3768178 https://t.co/LTkQ8tPtlR

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ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) April 11, 2016

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Wisconsin’s voter ID law is back in court following election day woes thkpr.gs/3766577 https://t.co/VtNnL5Q4Go

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ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) April 11, 2016

Republicans in Congress are setting up the world for a public health disaster thkpr.gs/3766936 https://t.co/RCFoiDiw9h

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ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) April 11, 2016

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Court rules @ScottWalker's right-to-work law unconstitutional, per AP: abcn.ws/22iJf0a

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Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) April 08, 2016

The White House is dropping its executive-privilege claim in the Fast and Furious case theatln.tc/1MZZ1vh https://t.co/wHmjmCdv9l

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The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) April 08, 2016

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#ThanksObama

The U.S. accounted for 23% of global growth last year, its highest contribution since 2003. on.wsj.com/1QylptZ https://t.co/s4dpUghusG

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Sudeep Reddy (@Reddy) March 07, 2016

Obama's first big Cuba breakthrough came at Nelson Mandela's funeral: @rhodes44 explains: theatlantic.com/international/…

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Jeffrey Goldberg (@JeffreyGoldberg) March 20, 2016

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Me: Trump supporters are racists. Them: No we're not. Go back to the Middle East you suicide bomber. Me: ...

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Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) April 05, 2016

Want to feel old? This is what Veruca Salt looks like today https://t.co/YIRDOCmrrc

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tom jamieson (@jamiesont) February 03, 2016

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😂😂😂

If Twitter's timeline makes it tough to read, this is the entire milkshake story by @JoshRaby storify.com/danielwcarlson…

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Daniel Carlson (@danielwcarlson) April 11, 2016

The most spectacular correction in newspaper history? Was anything in this Guardian article correct? https://t.co/1xfKtskFqL

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James Cornish (@cornishop) March 05, 2016