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LDB

@TheTalk

Feminist, protagonist, activist, tired as f@%&

 Illinois, USA
Joined February 2009
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What a gift to come across this interview with Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins. I’m as grateful for her life advice as I am impressed by her 100-meter dash time. nytimes.com/2019/06/20/sport…
She’s 103 and Just Ran the 100-Meter Dash. Her Life Advice? ‘Look for Magic Moments’ (Published...

She’s 103 and Just Ran the 100-Meter Dash. Her Life Advice? ‘Look for Magic Moments’ (Published...

Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins took up running at age 100. “As I get older, I feel like I only have so many 100-yard dashes left, and I don’t want to waste them in practice,” she said.

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President Trump, in an interview with The Hill about writer E. Jean Carroll, who has accused him of sexual assault: “I’ll say it with great respect: Number one, she’s not my type. Number two, it never happened.” apne.ws/cWtCI4s
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Harvey Milk became a political force in San Francisco politics by fighting to end harassment & persecution of LGBTQ Americans. 40 years after his assassination, Milk’s legacy continues to inspire generations of LGBTQ Americans. #Pride
Image from Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi)
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Be as sweet as this dog today.
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‘[Women] will have their voices heard.’ — @PattyArquette offered this passionate plea to Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment

Patricia Arquette on the ERA

‘[Women] will have their voices heard.’ — @PattyArquette offered this passionate plea to Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment

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What an utterly bizarre, offensive and embarrassing thing for America that this is still a headline in 2019. It’s surreal.
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The Supreme Court will decide whether employment discrimination laws apply to the LGBT community mag.time.com/b2mA0Xd
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Bella is an eight-year-old cat, who needs to be re-homed. She is not getting along with her kitty sibling & prefers to be an only child. This is a courtesy post, as she is not a part of our rescue program. Please let us know if you'd like to add Bella to your family. #cpr
Image from Chicago Pet Rescue (@cprRescue)
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Washington can't get away with ignoring 90% of the country on gun violence prevention. Say you'll keep fighting: OFA.BO/trSZWT
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How cool was Harper Lee? MT @QwikLit 25 Rare Photos of Famous Authors ow.ly/kbwAC
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