Slightly obsessed with design, crafts and vintage. she/her
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Kandy retweeted
I've spent my entire life in male-dominated fields — first in the military, now in Congress. And this International Women's Day, allow me to share what I've learned.
You don't need to be "one of the guys."
You are strong, brave and destined to lead. Own it.
Kandy retweeted
The Obsidian Virtual Concept House is unveiled where Black creators conceptualize the future of a thriving Black family in 2025. dlvr.it/Rs1cRF
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To survivors of any trauma who worry about being believed, or that their situation wasn’t “bad” enough or “too” bad, or fear being branded or deemed “manipulative” for telling the truth: I see you.
Community is here for you. You are safe with me, & with all of us. You are loved!
Kandy retweeted
If you’re considering honoring Cicely Tyson by buying her memoir, please buy it from a black owned bookstore.
Amazon doesn’t need the money.
Kandy retweeted
Looks like even @BernieSanders can't wait until all classes are able to safely resume downtown. @UChicago @ChicagoBooth @chicago
ALT Bernie Sanders on the frozen Chicago River
Kandy retweeted
I love the people tweeting about things going back to normal after the current president fades away. Let’s not go back to normal. Let’s hold the people we elected accountable to change shit yah? So much is fucked why would we stop here? Why now?
Kandy retweeted
Hi. American foreign correspondent here. Just, er, a reminder to my domestic media peers that we don't call them "protesters" when it goes down like this when we report on other countries. And today honestly, is kind of a test of your judgment about that.
Kandy retweeted
This is your friendly reminder that if you’re feeling grumpy and out of sorts, treat yourself like a toddler. Have some water and a high protein snack. If you still don’t feel better give yourself a time out and take a nap.
Kandy retweeted
This is about more than one man's personal tax scams. Donald Trump is a liar, a cheater, and a crooked businessman, yes. But he's also taking advantage of a broken, corrupt, and unequal system that’s built for people like him to do what he did.
Kandy retweeted
This got me!
A @Portland_State University grad student was recording the national anthem for their online graduation.
A stranger walked by and heard her. This is what happened:
🇺🇸
Kandy retweeted
Our team has been working with artists to reimagine communities into modern day, WPA-style Green New Deal posters.
So far we’ve got the Bronx, Queens, Detroit, Boston, Los Angeles, & San Juan 🇵🇷
You can find them at shop.ocasiocortez.com
Kandy retweeted
all the people saying it's fine if the elderly die and I keep thinking about this, from Ray Bradbury
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Join us for the Debut of Rita's Quilt @WomanMade on Saturday, December 21 between 1 and 4 pm. womanmade.org/
Kandy retweeted
“If making fun of fat people made them lose weight, there’d be no fat kids in schools.” — @JKCorden responds to @billmaher's call for the return of fat shaming.
