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@LeahRemini Congratulations

I graduated!!! I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Psychology, summa cum laude! Five years ago, I started this journey with an eighth-grade education, and even that was from a Scientology school, where critical thinking was discouraged and the quality of instruction was subpar, to say the least. I did not get here alone. Thank you to @NYUSPS and @DeanKamath. Thank you to everyone who supported me, encouraged me, and believed in me, especially on the days I was not sure I could do this. And there were plenty of those days. To my therapist, who told me not to give up when I was told I likely would not be accepted into a prestigious program. To my tutor, without whom I likely would have given up at the harder points along the way. To all those here who have sent me loving messages on social media. And to everyone else who has cheered me on in person through the ups and the downs of it, it means more than I can put into words. It got me over this finish line of being a student again and graduating. That goal once seemed impossible. To those who have asked me, “Why this? Why now?” I pursued higher education to reclaim a piece of myself. When you come out of a high-control group like Scientology, or even a high-control family, there are parts of you that were never allowed to fully develop. Those parts include your curiosity and your ability and right to question. Education was discouraged because knowledge creates confidence in your ability to trust your own mind and navigate the world. That leads to true independence, and that would never be allowed. I wanted that back. But more than that, I needed to understand. I needed to understand how my mother could have us join Scientology when I was just eight years old, and how my family and I could be part of something like this and stay in it for so long. I needed to understand how these systems work, how they influence people, and how they take hold. Without education, access to real information, and support, people can fall into systems that work against their best interests. Some assume that because they are educated, even highly educated, they would never fall for something like this. But it turns out that is not necessarily true. What many of us are impacted by, but never quite understand, is how high-control groups operate. Many still do not understand how misinformation spreads, and how tribalism and radicalization shape what we think, what we believe, and who and what we trust. Without that awareness, none of us are immune. Today, we are seeing how these forces can influence good people and distort reality. History has shown us that this is not new; it just comes in a different form now. Social media connects us in ways we never imagined, but it also creates echo chambers that reinforce beliefs and justify behavior without question. Real critical thinking is hard when we are fed so much by algorithms designed to appeal to us. In learning and achieving this milestone in my own life, it has helped me take a good, hard look at my own beliefs and ideologies. This journey was about healing for me, but also about figuring out how to help others in whatever way I can in the future. So what is in my future? I am considering continuing my education and possibly pursuing a master’s degree, with the goal of contributing to advocacy and policies that protect people, not systems. For now, I am taking this moment in. I am proud of myself. And I am grateful. Thank you for being on this journey with me.

@katieporterca You do not have the temperament to be governor

As a single mother and a UC professor, I see firsthand how the $15,588 annual tuition price tag is forcing our brightest students to struggle just to get by. When I’m Governor, we will restore California’s promise of free tuition for our residents. A degree shouldn't come with a lifetime of debt.

@MJMcKean This one right here.

The Flyers made the playoffs after sitting nine points out of the second Wild Card spot on March 10. Per NHLStats, Philadelphia became the first team in NHL history to make the playoffs after facing that large of a point deficit through 60 or more games played in a season.

@educator4ever36 Enormous pay raises. WTF are you talking about ??!

To all of the teachers, particularly in union states, getting these enormous pay raises (which you deserve but your district can’t afford) be ready for some serious reductions in force for the 26-27 school year. It’s going to be even worse 27-28 because many districts are putting a band aid on it now but that won’t last long term.

REPOST IF YOU'RE FLYERED UP.

This TV ad, which was broadcast back in 1971 during the Vietnam War, is weirdly relevant today. Fight for your slice

@Roger774501171 Doug Decensis

Today let’s give the 3rd base position some love , and build a list and recognize some of the gents that played 3rd and unfortunately get forgotten about . I’ll start out with a few of my favorites 🫡 Travis Fryman Dean Palmer Roy Howell

@OleTimeHardball Boggs is too high

Top 10 Boston Red Sox (All-Time)

@Devan_Kaney For All Mankind

Anyways no one asked but here are some of the best things I’ve watched recently: 1. Project Hail Mary (read the book just saw for second time in theaters bc I love it that much) 2. Count of Monte Cristo (PBS/Prime) (why aren’t more people talking about this it’s AMAZING) 3. Love on the Spectrum (Netflix) (how am I just discovering this show?) 4. Young Sherlock (Prime) Drop any recs below thank youuuu

@RootsDelco Worked there as a busboy, dishwasher and salad chef in the Mid 80s. Good memories

Throwback Thursday - a look back into the 60’s at what the Riddle Ale House looked like. This was prior to the Granite Run Mall being built. #Delco

@nickimoraa Yep

Does your boss have the right to tell you that your perfume is too strong and it’s offensive to others in the office and you should stop using it ?

Un dato curioso: Orión tardó 42:50 minutos en cruzar el lado oculto de la luna. The Dark Side of the Moon dura exactamente 42:50 minutos. Guiños involuntarios de la historia 😉 #ArtemisII

@TheDailyDraught Black Bushmills is the best

Is Bushmills the best Irish whiskey?

@RealGlenMacnow I remember Nick Mike-Meyer

Today’s Eagles row on Immaculate Grid. See if you can beat me. (I got to include an old radio partner).

@SouthDallasFood Mets Suck

I would’ve paid ten🥒⚾️

@marcuslemonis @SenWarren Wrong answer

@SenWarren Or you can spend less of everyone’s money

Jeff Bezos has $222 billion. If he paid my wealth tax this year, we could fund insulin in America for everyone who needs it plus free school lunch for every kid in Texas—and have plenty of money left over. And Bezos would still have $215 billion dollars to spare.

A dog bites Roman soldiers and licks Jesus' face during a reenactment of the Passion of Christ in Brazil.

In case you missed it last night: Angels outfielder Jo Adell robbed 3 (no, it’s not a typo) home runs last night… 3!!!! Each one was better than the last. This has to be the first time it’s ever happened & might be the last… Legitimately unbelievable!