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Founder @TheNorthStar & @RealJusticePAC & @FlipTheSenate & @TheActionPAC. Host of @TheBreakdown Podcast. Voice of Social Justice @TJMShow. Husband. Father of 5.

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    Shaun King‏Verified account @shaunking 18 Oct 2017
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    I receive several death threats daily. I receive more now than I ever have. My own lived experience tells me this country is getting worse

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      1. Shaun King‏Verified account @shaunking 18 Oct 2017
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        On an average day I receive nearly 1,000 genuinely overt racist/bigoted pieces of actual mail, email, or messages. Most ever in my life.

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      1. Amy Siskind  🏳️‍🌈‏Verified account @Amy_Siskind 18 Oct 2017
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        Hold my beer.

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      1. (((Gráinne)))‏ @grainnefrances 18 Oct 2017
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        all I can say is that I appreciate and am inspired by your intelligence, courage and perseverance every day. THANK YOU so much 4 what u do!

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      1. Scenic Decay Does the Funky Isolation‏ @Scenic_Decay 18 Oct 2017
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        Is it getting worse, or has anonymity of internet given us all "THEY LIVE" glasses to see the nasty shit that's been there all along?

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      1. Katharine Clark Gray, Pusher of Deadlines‏ @KatieGonzo 18 Oct 2017
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        I'm so sorry. What you write & say is especially valuable now.

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      1. Melina‏ @melina5299 18 Oct 2017
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        #MeToo isn't just for sexual assault Since the election I've experienced more racism & harassment than ever in my life From people I know!

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      1. Ash‏ @AshleyBC137 18 Oct 2017
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        I'm so sorry you are going through this, Shaun. We appreciate you, your work, your integrity, and your drive for justice. Never forget that.

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      1. Z o e y‏ @Zoey_1976 18 Oct 2017
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        On the one hand, I'm so very sorry. On the other, it's a sure sign you're making a difference 🙏🙏🙏

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      1. Lauren Grubaugh‏ @laurengrubaugh 18 Oct 2017
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        Sending love & strength. Prayers for protection, esp that those of us who support you philosophically will also protect you physically. <3

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      1. Blue Dot Special  💙‏ @jeanna_bluedot 18 Oct 2017
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        I stand with you 100%!

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      1. Sarah Salter‏ @sarahmsalter 18 Oct 2017
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        Shaun, you tell us what we can do to help keep you encouraged, my friend. I can't imagine what you're going through.

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      1. Terry Posts  ❤️ 💛 💚 💙‏ @Tplusthree 18 Oct 2017
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        This breaks my heart. I am not sure that the country is getting worse or the scum that was hiding in the shadows just feels braver than b4

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      2. Terry Posts  ❤️ 💛 💚 💙‏ @Tplusthree 18 Oct 2017
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        Does that make it worse? Was it better when there hatred and racism was quiet and subtle and now they are loud and open about it? They are

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