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kw68.bsky.social

@kw68.bsky.social

Freedom fighter, girl dad, husband partner, music man, artist, builder, community organizer, Democrat , knife sharpener. Other half to @shayleesbibi

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When the banks needed help, they called it “stabilizing the economy.” When airlines needed help, they called it “protecting jobs.” When corporations got tax breaks, they called it “pro-growth.” When working people need health care? “SOCIALISM.”

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Dan Kleban, a co-founder of the Maine Beer Company, announced that he was running for Senate in Maine, joining an expanding Democratic primary field. He hopes his personal story — a college dropout from a middle-class family who went on to found a successful brewery — will appeal to voters.

nyti.msDan Kleban Joins Maine Democratic Primary, Seeking to Unseat Senator Susan CollinsDan Kleban enters a crowded Democratic primary as party leaders wait for Maine’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, who is “seriously considering” a run for Senate.

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Making music — even if you aren’t especially good at it — can still be good for you. Music has the power to soothe the mind, promote brain health and bring people closer together, research has shown.

wapo.stWhy singing is good for your brain, even if you are no BeyoncéMusic has the power to soothe the mind, promote brain health and bring people closer together. Singing, listening to music or making music all promote health.

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Replying to @philmandelbaum.bsky.social

I mean, would you expect anything less from Apartheid Clyde and his racist South African white heritage? Dude's been a lock-step "settler" since the day he was born, complete with silver spoon lodged square in his stupid cockroach mouth. Fuck that guy!

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Hegseth insisted that U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities weren't meant to bring about regime change in Tehran, but laid out no plans for avoiding a deeper escalation should the country retaliate.

politico.com‘Severe damage’: Pentagon officials say it’s too soon to know if Iran strikes were successfulDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not specify how the administration would avoid getting drawn into a deeper escalation with Tehran.

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Our top story: Having a specific standard for preventing heat illnesses and deaths would give employers clearer guidance and strengthen OSHA’s enforcement ability, but Republican lawmakers have repeatedly rejected additional protection from high temperatures.

texasobserver.orgWill Texas Workers Ever Get a Break from the Summer Heat?A long-awaited hearing on a proposed OSHA heat protection rule is set for June 16, but workers are uncertain to get relief under Trump.

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Replying to @beingliberal.bsky.social

That is what started the”Troubles” in Northern Ireland. An irish woman was shot in the head by a rubber bullet from an English policeman. Neither woman was armed, one was protesting and one was walking home.

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"Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes." -Anne Franka 01/13/1943 The illegitimate, 34-count criminal felon and his illegal regime and enablers all need to go! When criminals rule the land, no one is safe.

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Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops. I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III. Remind you of anyone?