People in media who warned about Trump's racism & authoritarianism: @sarahkendzior, @jasonintrator, @TimothyDSnyder, @JYSexton, @mehdirhasan, @juliaioffe, @Maria_Hinojosa, @julito77, @ruthbenghiat, @djrothkopf, @mashagessen, most Black journalists, me & we were called hysterical.
I say this because the folks who called us hysterical and reactionary will continue setting the agenda and commentary for the next 4 years. Usually wrong, usually a step behind, unable and incapable of keeping a finger on the pulse of the country.
There were many others, but pardon me I ran out of space. Please give them a shout out below. It's important people acknowledge the folks who called it and tried to warn. You should listen to them, read their works, and buy their books to understand the country.
.@JoyceWhiteVance resigned before inauguration despite everyone convincing her to stay. There's also @mayawiley, @PreetBharara, @JoyAnnReid, @nhannahjones, @jelani9, @BreeNewsome, Levitsky & Ziblatt, @MsPackyetti, @MalcolmNance, @heffnera, @page88, @rabiasquared, @TheViewFromLL2

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6 Dec 20
The pandemic has exposed our country and ourselves. I have permanently lost respect for many friends who have revealed themselves to be selfish, reckless and inconsiderate.
On the flip side, my respect for others has only increased, especially front line health care professionals and workers and fellow Americans who wear masks and stay at home just to protect their communities. My kids make me proud. They get all of it and wear masks. Ages 6 and 4.
The reason why I don't mind being judgemental and preachy on this issue is that we have a 4-year-old immuno-compromised daughter who survived Stage 4 cancer. We've been wearing masks and distancing since March. My parents haven't seen her or their newest granddaughter yet.
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4 Dec 20
I just told my wife to convince me not to buy this amazing Ghostbusters car lego set. I sent her a pic and I hope she intervenes. Image
None of you are helping me right now.
It is mine. I am weak. I am so happy. Don't judge me. Image
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6 Nov 20
Op-Ed Pieces

1. What do Republicans need to do to win over the majority of American workers? Why have they failed?

2. How do we change structural disadvantages in our democracy that almost negated a historic Biden popular vote win?

3. What does this country owe Black voters?
4. Why do the Democrats keep chasing Karen when Stacy (Abrams) always delivers for them?

5. How does Whiteness affect some POC who keep voting for those committed to their erasure?

6. How can Biden heal the nation while tackling a countermajoritarian extremist Republican party?
7. When will media and Democrats figure out how to report and reach out to "Latino" voters and also realize they are not a monolith?

8. How did the Native and Latino voters in Arizona mobilize and help deliver the state for Biden?

9. Why did so many white experts miss Trumpism?
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4 Nov 20
OK, I add @waltshaub to my optimist posse with @cmclymer. Who else? Just breathe. It will take hours to count the votes. Biden inshallah will win.
Adding @yashar to the tribe of calm optimists urging patience. We've got him and Schaub and Clymer.
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6 Oct 20
The Gasps of Wrath.
The Great Gaspy.

COVITA.

Orange Julius Caesar.

Gasp Light.

Breathless.
Wheezer

Moscow - Take My Breath Away

COVID In the Air Tonight
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24 Sep 20
Some good news. Today is the 1 year anniversary of our Nusayba's liver transplant. She had Stage 4 cancer. Thanks to a call out, an anonymous donor @ShawnZed stepped up & donated a piece of his liver to save her life. This is a photo of when Nusayba woke up & met her brother. Image
This is a recent picture of Nusayba rocking her princess dress and mask (she knows what's up). She has gone from a dozen medications down to just 3 as of this week. A huge victory. She's happy, healthy, fierce, tough, & weird as hell. She wasn't supposed to live, but here she is. Image
Please consider being a liver donor. The liver GROWS BACK. You can save a life. Talk to hero @ShawnZed. He's healthy & doing well. He saved a girl's life & now has a badass Mercedes scar. Keep rooting for @SarahAWildman's daughter Orli who just survived cancer & has a new liver.
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