Tommie Shelby

@tommie_shelby

Philosopher and Africana studies scholar who writes about race, class, social justice, and black political thought

Cambridge, MA, USA
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Joined July 2010
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    Nov 12

    Almost here. Available for preorder. All royalties to the Equal Justice Initiative.

    4 replies 65 retweets 210 likes
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    Dec 9

    My father is more than quotable. His teachings, on how we should humanely and justly engage each other in our World House, are livable. And his nonviolent philosophy and methodology are applicable in every area of our lives, including legislation.

    18 replies 404 retweets 1,075 likes
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    Dec 8

    If you’re in L.A. next Wednesday, don’t miss this & School of Philosophy discussion of ’s timely and profound new book, Dark Ghettos.

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    Dec 8

    People are not poor b/c they spend their money on ‘women & booze,’ . Working people are poor b/c we inherited an unjust distribution of wealth & ppl like you work to keep it that way.

    569 replies 13,489 retweets 35,091 likes
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    Dec 1

    BREAKING: Senate Democrats just tried to get Senate Republicans to adjourn for a few days and take the time to actually read their tax bill. RT if you agree that reading bills before they’re voted on is the least we can do.

    2,218 replies 77,357 retweets 69,480 likes
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    Dec 1

    Just so we’re 100% clear: The GOP is about to pass a tax bill they’ve consistently lied about, that has illegible handwriting for amendments, that is going to be signed by a president who increasingly looks like he was illegitimately elected with the help of a foreign adversary

    1,060 replies 35,425 retweets 75,476 likes
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    Dec 1

    Don't let them spin this any other way: Senate Republicans are using a battering ram of lies and false promises to force through billions of dollars in giveaways for their donors and wealthy corporations.

    258 replies 4,370 retweets 6,403 likes
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    Dec 1

    Republicans are now in the process of voting NO on a motion to give us a couple of days to READ THE BILL. This is appalling.

    1,054 replies 18,376 retweets 38,396 likes
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    Dec 1

    In my long career in politics, I have not seen a more regressive piece of legislation, so devoid of a rationale, so ill-suited for the condition of the country, so removed from the reality of what the American people need.

    8,362 replies 42,935 retweets 108,529 likes
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    Dec 1
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    Any handwriting experts out there? I'd like to know what this says before they call for a vote. This is absurd.

    1,046 replies 6,283 retweets 10,399 likes
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    Dec 1

    LATEST: There's no yet, but we may vote on it in a matter of hours. No Republican senator who has said they're voting 'yes' has even seen the final bill. This is atrocious.

    650 replies 6,399 retweets 7,884 likes
  12. Nov 30

    Thanks again for having me on, Bob. I enjoyed discussing these complex issues with you.

    New episode of the podcast: I talk with about democracy and inequality. Take a listen here:
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    Nov 25

    Syracuse Divest, a group dedicated to for-profit prison divestment at Syracuse University, now has a facebook page. Please follow and share widely. Help us get the word out!

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    Nov 13

    Here's why you should read John Rawls' A Theory of Justice

    5 replies 83 retweets 128 likes
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    Nov 10

    first copies of are in hand! Still time to get 40% discount via . use code 01REL40

    12 replies 92 retweets 172 likes
  16. Oct 31

    Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson on Dark Ghettos:

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  17. Oct 8

    Sounds amazing.

    10/12: Crisis of the 'Negro' Intellectual? 50 Years Later w/ + + +
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  18. Oct 8

    Coming soon! All royalties go to the Equal Justice Initiative

    5 retweets 8 likes
  19. Oct 5

    Wow

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    Quite an installation.
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  20. Oct 4

    I'm really sorry I'm going to miss this.

    Timely and important discussion with Eddie Glaude and Paul Taylor, "Race, Democracy, and Law in Trump's America" on Friday
    1 reply 1 retweet 5 likes

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