Darren L. Sands
@darrensands
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Washington, DC
Joined January 2009
Tonight, I will vote to block arms sales to Israel amid the famine in Gaza. Starving children and innocent civilians to death is a moral atrocity that cannot abide the conscience of those who believe in human dignity. The Netanyahu administration must change course.
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Thousands of Haitians mark annual pilgrimage far from a sacred waterfall surrounded by gangs https://t.co/m8eKB4Osqa
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Thousands have been forced to forgo an annual pilgrimage to a revered waterfall in central Haiti, now in territory held by gangs, where they would splash among sacred waters and rub their bodies with...
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Here’s why I’ll be voting NO on the partisan funding bill.
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I'm shocked and saddened by the loss of my beloved friend, Angie Stone. Her musical gifts and talents brought light upon the world. I'm praying for her family, friends, fans, and all who knew and loved her during this difficult time.
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From 2019 WaPo: Kamala Harris is right. Racism is national security risk.
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When Trump does the work of Russia and white nationalists.
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Happy Birthday, Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr! Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. King—a global leader who dedicated his life to justice, freedom, and equality. His vision for the #BelovedCommunity continues to inspire us to create a more just, humane, and peaceful world.
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Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser met with President Donald Trump. Following the meeting, the Mayor shared the following statement:
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President Carter was one of my heroes, the embodiment of faith coming alive through the noble work of public service. His life’s project was human dignity and his long life will be outmatched only by the length of his legacy. Well done, good and faithful servant. Well done.
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Black denomination upholds stance against same-sex marriage. A gay pastor in its ranks seeks change | AP News
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The African Methodist Episcopal Church, one of largest Black Protestant denominations in the world, has been wrestling with whether to change a policy that threatens to punish any of its clergy who...
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After Trump won a second term, Black women, who overwhelmingly supported VP Harris’ bid for president, said they were taking a collective step back. I spoke with them about it for @AP.
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Donald Trump's victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they're reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing.
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Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump (from @AP)
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Trump has been the butt of countless late-night monologues and “Saturday Night Live” sketches for the better part of a decade.
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Now is the time for every journalist to lean deeply into historically informed reporting.
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Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback (from @AP) #LGBTQ
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Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights.
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Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
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Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died.
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Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie 'Candyman' and other films, dies at 69
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A representative of actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and its sequels says he has died at his home in California.
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After Kamala Harris’ decisive loss, Democrats enter a second Trump presidency with no clear leader, no clear plan and no agreement on what caused them to be so wrong about the 2024 election.
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Democrats spent billions of dollars warning American voters that Donald Trump posed an imminent threat to democracy, that his economic policies would benefit only his wealthy friends, that he was...
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BREAKING: Republicans win U.S. Senate majority, seizing control of the chamber for the first time in four years. https://t.co/XEZbfhHd7A
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america having one of those gender reveals that starts a wildfire that burns for like 30 days
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