Writer. History lecturer @Fresno_State & @ClovisCollege. Former @FresnoBee columnist. Quintessential stereotype. Nap aficionado. (she/her)
California, USA
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Happy Indigenous People Day. Happy Italian heritage day. Fuck Christopher Columbus.
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Too often we take things out of context. So while traveling I decided to listen to the entire 45-minute Trump even at the Detroit church. The news didn't indicate he mentioned HBCUs. But let me go through his remarks- a 🧵 1/
Just finished season 2 of Dark Winds. Great stories, PHENOMENAL acting (Zahn McClarnon!), and the music is so, so good.
10/10, recommend.
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You can't understand 1776 if you don't understand 1619. July 4, 1776 when the colonists declared independence, 1/5 of the population of the 13 colonies was enslaved. They would not gain freedom for a century. This, too, is the 4th of July. This, too, is the story of America.
Some questions from California for the East Coast:
How’s that forest shaming coming along?
Heckled Canada about raking yet?
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Name two concerts you’ve attended representing two opposite extremes in music.
The New York Philharmonic and Foo Fighters.
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I never go anywhere without my phone because of this very concern.
For a while now, when I’m in public I think, ok what would I do if there is a shooter? Where do I run or hide if I have time? I’m sure I’m not the only one. I know in many circumstances there is no time. But it’s a pretty fucked up way to plan your day.
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This year, episode 3s are where the Emmys happen.
Last of Us: Long, Long Time (Bill &Frank)
Succession: Connor’s Wedding
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NEW: I’m not sure people fully appreciate how dire the US life expectancy / mortality situation has got.
My column: enterprise-sharing.ft.com/re…
And some utterly damning charts.
1) at *every* point on the income distribution, Americans live shorter lives than the English.
"According to data from Pew Research Center, 44% of Americans say that they know someone who has been shot. "
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