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Thousands more migrant children were separated from parents, according to new watchdog report

Just your regular reminder that Puerto Rico is a part of the United States. Which means this 👇🏿 is anti-American. https://t.co/3uOAvnYjBk

— W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) January 18, 2019

McConnell Angrily Accuses Democrats Of Trying To Win Elections By Making It Possible For People To Vote For Them https://t.co/yA346SffYL

— Kashana (@kashanacauley) January 17, 2019

Young trans children know who they are

We need to make this clearer.

In refusing votes on Dem bills reopening govt, Mitch McConnell isn't merely sitting on sidelines.

He's *actively shielding* Trump from having to veto them once they pass.

This, even though he *knows* Trump has no endgame:https://t.co/gIMeGPx0Vp pic.twitter.com/yrbghnDPgc

— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) January 15, 2019

I propose a new law that anyone who publicly talks about US taxes in a way that does not incorporate the reality of marginal tax rates is then subsequently taxed wholly at the maximum rate for their income. Since they apparently believe that's the way it works anyway. https://t.co/7qjhIbMJdg

— John Scalzi (@scalzi) January 15, 2019

Explaining marginal taxes to a far-right former Governor:

Imagine if you did chores for abuela & she gave you $10. When you got home, you got to keep it, because it’s only $10.

Then we taxed the billionaire in town because he’s making tons of money underpaying the townspeople. https://t.co/Wcnn2sEgek

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 15, 2019

Cardi B on the government shutdown: pic.twitter.com/li19TSC8y6

— Ally Maynard (@missmayn) January 17, 2019

A handy way to keep track of your senators’ and reps’ votes on issues important to you. Of course there are other ways to look them up but this has a nice interface.

NBC News standards sent guidance to staffers telling them not to call Steve King's comments racist but instead that reporters should say, "‘what many are calling racist’ or something like that." https://t.co/2asCyNHomt pic.twitter.com/1dHRi03K3n

— andrew kaczynski (@KFILE) January 15, 2019

TW:  sexual assault.  We all have to survive

Mixed race authors writing books with mixed race characters

black feminist bookshop

Variation in women’s success across phd programs in economics

RIP Jack Bogle

This is a good description of anxiety

If you liked tough mudder you’ll love the latest obstacle course for adults: navigating your depression

Some controversy about the gilette ad. #1 liked it, but is disappointed that they’re only showing it online, not on TV. Good way to target demographic but not really that brave.

Modern building materials

How I fought through burnout and found a new career

So many ads for underwear

I don’t care about the Marie Kondo book debate, I just wanna know why she doesn’t ask the women if their husbands truly spark joy or if they should be thanked and removed.

— Amy Gray (@_AmyGray_) January 6, 2019

Amazing paper art (h/t revanche)

I am hooked on these videos