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So upsetting.Sir Harold (Harry) Evans RIP y'day. The greatest newspaper editor of the past century I will always be in his debt: his Kim Philby expose series (and my later @nytimes piece) led him to commission <Explaining Hitler> when he headed Random House. An offhand genius.
— Ron Rosenbaum (@RonRosenbaum1) September 24, 2020
#DawnWooten is a national hero. Forced sterilization of migrants is a crime against humanity. Telling the truth takes courage. Dawn stood up to say this is wrong. Thank you dear one for being a #DemocracyDefender. Thank you to @ANGELICABECE for this beautiful art. pic.twitter.com/PLaGj17gSn
This would be an excellent time for a patriotic someone from the FBI to reveal what they really found out about Kavanaugh’s sexual assault, or tell us who shut down the investigation.
The best way to end all abortions is for the federal government to remove the testicles of all men.....think that's too far??? Now you have a small idea what women feel.
Prayer from Nadia Bolz-Weber: “"My fear is turning to anger & I’m afraid my anger can turn to hate & hate is the thing I say I’m against. Turn me away from hate. My heart can’t take that brittleness b.c. I need it to give & receive love. Remind me that my heart is spoken for."
— Mary Karr, Author (@marykarrlit) September 20, 2020
When Trump nominates an anti-choice Justice, just remember that this is not about life. This is about controlling women. If these people cared about life they would have lifted a finger to save 200,000 Americans from a deadly virus.
Still in disbelief this just happened. Performing "What Are You Gonna Tell Her?" at the @opry for the @acmawards was so incredibly special. Something I will remember forever. 💜 Thank you @keithurban for joining me. #ACMAwards pic.twitter.com/3CCUe96ZUj
— Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) September 17, 2020
It’s not really a win if you cheat. Republicans are a party of cheaters that think they’re winners. They are pathetic, vile losers, starting with their illegitimate loser of a “president” and the evil McConnell. It’s OK to hate them with every fiber of your being.
— Joyce Millman @🏠 (@joycemillman) September 19, 2020
Now is not the time for cynicism or hopelessness. There is and continues to be political possibility to preserve our democracy & move forward.
It will require each & every one of us, from the streets to the Senate, to grow in courage, strength, and strategy. But it is possible.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 19, 2020