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#EmmysSoWhite: The Emmy Awards were unable to capitalize on its historic and diverse nomination fields, with all major acting trophies going to white actors. bit.ly/3zpuKPB 
Actors that were seen as solid contenders included Billy Porter, Mj Rodriguez, the late Michael K. Williams, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang.
In the end, not a single actor of color won an Emmy. bit.ly/3zpuKPB
In the end, not a single actor of color won an Emmy. bit.ly/3zpuKPB
Michaela Coel, nominated for four Emmys, won the writing for a limited series category for #IMayDestroyYou, the third time a Black creative has won the category and first for a Black woman. bit.ly/3zpuKPB
The #Emmys have started! First winner of the night is Catherine O'Hara for lead actress in a comedy series for her role in #SchittsCreek!
Follow along here for the rest of the night's winners 👇
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Follow along here for the rest of the night's winners 👇
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THIS single 1976 image frm BBC #MrsAmerica captures a crucial intersectn of feminism & early years & now COVID economics. It contrasts w/ yesterday’s #TigersAndTeddies message: “Children need love IN childcare.” We need to bring understanding of ths political history to EYsector.
It's time for the #SchlafterShow finale! Watch our recap of the season finale of @MrsAm_FXonHulu!
We've had so much fun making this show for free for y'all, but if you want to send us some pin money, we'll take it! #SchlafterShow 😉😉 aafront.org/donate/
This episode was like finally hitting the iceberg, Reagan! #SchlafterShow
Y'all we KNOW you've already watched #Hamilfilm! It's time to binge #MrsAmerica (@MrsAm_FXonHulu) and then watch every episode of our recap extravaganza "Phyllis: The Schlaftershow!" We kick things off with guest @MSignorile!
“Phyllis does NOT deserve Cate Blanchett… Although she’s a lesbian icon so that’s subtle shade.” Episode 2 of #TheSchlafterShow had special guest @revimonroe! #Hulu
“I think they actually crucified Jesus on that thing she was wearing around her neck!” - @lizzwinstead on Phyllis's HUGE cross necklace. Episode 3 we were joined by the great @staceynewman!
1/16) BREAKING NEWS: A major development in the main ERA ratification case, VIRGINIA v. FERRIERO, filed in Washington, D.C. Federal District Judge Rudolph Contreras (Obama appointee) has GRANTED the motion of Alabama (+LA,NE,SD,TN) to intervene in the case --
#ERA
#ERANow
#ERA
#ERANow
2/16) i.e, become parties themselves. This is the case in which Virginia, Illinois, and Nevada sued the Archivist, arguing that the 1972 ERA has already been ratified, and that the ratification deadline imposed by Congress was unconstitutional.
#ERA2020
#ERAYes
#ERA2020
#ERAYes
3/16) The judge's order, entered over opposition from VA, IL, NV, is a big win for ERA skeptics. It substantially increases the likelihood that major legal issues surrounding the viability of the 1972 ERA (e.g., whether the 1972 ERA in fact died decades ago,
2Day's REAGANLAND tidbit(s) is a visual tribute to the #MrsAmerica "Houston" episode. Mazel tov, @DahviWaller! (1) Bella and Betty barrelling down the avenue in the last leg of the torch relay...
(2) "We Shall Overcome...": this followed passage of the minority affairs plank, after Gloria Steinem helped negotiate an impasse, just as the show depicted. This, I learned, was the origin of the phrase "women of color."
(3) Celebrating passage of the gay rights plank, following Betty Friedan's conversion to the cause. The show was kind enough to NOT spoil the bit in my book where...well: I won't spoil it either. It stars Andrea Dworkin.
Watching the series #MrsAmerica (@MrsAm_FXonHulu), I suddenly realized that an entire generation of women and queer people grew up not knowing the terror that was Phyllis Schlafly.
Schlafly’s activism constantly shamed gay kids like me growing up in evangelical homes in the 80s.
Schlafly’s activism constantly shamed gay kids like me growing up in evangelical homes in the 80s.
At the same time, I’m really happy that the series has humanized Schlafly. She was human. She did what she did out of love.
That might be odd to hear, but rarely are people pure evil. Often, the most damaging things people do are done from a place of good intent.
That might be odd to hear, but rarely are people pure evil. Often, the most damaging things people do are done from a place of good intent.
Being on the receiving end of Schlafly’s activism also taught me early on about the power of true grassroots organizing. Hers was a model I learned from and adapted...deliciously taking those lessons and using them to organize for LGBT rights (and now autistic equality).
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Thread (1/28) Today, @Hulu drops the 1st episodes of #MrsAmerica which tells the story of our failure to ratify the #ERA in the 70s/80s. I know this story-You should too. Why? B/c it explains the 2016 election. Really? What does the ERA have to do with Trump’s win? Glad you asked
(2/28) “At one time, ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment seemed like a foregone conclusion. In fall 1971 and spring 1972, the #ERA sailed through the House & the Senate by votes of 354 to 24 and 84 to 8” from my piece in @washingtonpost #MrsAmerica washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/0…
(3/28) On 3/22/72, the #ERA moved to the states for ratification with a 7-year timeline. It needed 38/50 victories to become the law of the land. 3 states passed it in less than 24 hours (HA, NH, DE)! 5 more passed it by the end of month (IA, ID, NE, KS, TX)! #MrsAmerica
