My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
ALT Félix Bautista throws from the mound during a bullpen session at Spring Training. He is wearing a white Orioles uniform. His glove says "The Mountain" with the No. 44 on it.
Please make plans to join us for our Annual Fundraiser on February 7, 2025 at the Eastern Market, North Hall. VIP entrance at 6pm, and General Admission at 7:30pm. For further information, check out the image below, buy your tickets early, and please RETWEET! 💙🏉
Antionette's family is facing eviction after a fire left them homeless. Her daughter’s health makes this even harder. Please donate & share to help them find stability again. Every bit counts! 💕 gofund.me/6dbd2d87
Joe Biden should immediately remove the six far-right wing Justices on the Supreme Court and replace them with six Democrats, call it an “official act” of his presidency, and call it a day.
All of the nuanced understanding that black people have concerning racism they are conveniently remiss to apply to intracommunal issues of homophobia, misogyny, colorism, fatphobia, etc. - especially when they benefit from those things.
I wrote this short blurb about Michael J Fox (@realmikefox) for the annual #Time100. This man means a lot to me. And I know he means a lot to you… ⬇️
I know Michael J. Fox. Like, I know him pretty damn well. He’s funny. He’s warm. He’s handsome and intensely smart. He also falls a lot. Not just because he has Parkinson’s. He falls a lot because he’s unafraid to fly.
I met Mike 17 years ago. I’ve watched him raise the bar for purpose and passion. It’d be kinda lazy to simply characterize him as the greatest champion of Parkinson’s research on the planet. He’s someone who helped my dad, along with millions of others, feel less alone. It’d be kinda lazy to simply regard him as a movie star who shaped the lives of people all over the planet with a uniquely electric wit and self-aware charm. He’s the sum of these beautiful parts. And so many more.
Last year I watched Back to the Future with my 8-year-old daughter. It’s become her favourite film. And for now, that’s enough for me—and her. One more kid from one more generation sees what I saw.
I know how lucky I am to call Mike a friend. She still has no idea that I know him. I don’t need to teach my daughter the level of compassion Mike has mastered. Or teach her to tell stories the way Mike tells stories. I need to teach her that it’s OK to fall a lot. It’s the absolute best way to know you’re flying.
"Some people would say, 'But, you didn't make the play?'
𝙒𝙚 made the play. We finished something that was absolutely 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚. "
@raylewis on Untold Stories:
Today is national film score day! 🎼 Revisit this @wgbh talk with composer @philipglass who composed the score for "The Truman Show" & other films. Listen to him talk about his operas, symphonies, and compositions for his own ensemble. bit.ly/3TMlvoO
Alabama has a new, fairer congressional map that gives Black voters an equal opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice.
This is a historic win for voting rights and democracy, and it happened thanks to the hard work of Black voters, advocates, and organizations like @RedistrictFdn.
TOMORROW is #August1stTweetOutDay. Join me, @MzSgtPepper & the WHOLE WORLD in NOT tweeting for 24 hrs. I won't dignify accusations that this is a political statement when it is, in fact, simply an experimental STUNT because I'm bored & wanna see what happens. #TweetlessTuesday