Mommy to Ari and Jae, wife of Samir. Love politics, shopping and spending quality time with my family. Proud Puertorriqueña!
Rochester, New York
Joined February 2009
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Maria Cortes retweeted
The saddest form of success is realizing that the goals you achieved weren't yours at all.
In the short run, pursuing other people's dreams earns approval. In the long run, it's a recipe for regret.
A meaningful purpose doesn't maximize your status. It matches your values.
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I asked, "What’s the best TED Talk you’ve ever seen?"
I received 500+ responses.
Here are 20 TED Talks worth watching:
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La mas reciente embestida fascista en Florida incluye prohibir este libro sobre Roberto Clemente junto a otros libros. Los que le ríen las gracias a De Santis, Trump y co. vayan preparándose para cuando les aruñe la garra del fascismo y entiendan que ni son ni los ven iguales.
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One of the reasons many people fear and oppose teaching the full, honest history of the United States and world:
“The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.”
-James Baldwin
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Reminder: the Puerto Rican people never voted for the Jones Act. It was imposed on them by the US Government.
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La empatía y la solidaridad se refleja una vez más en diversas figuras del entretenimiento que han manifestado su pesar por los estragos causados por el huracán Fiona tras su paso por Puerto Rico. primerahora.com/entretenimie…
Maria Cortes retweeted
All the tv news networks are running the funeral for a monarchy we ousted and basically doing little or nothing on Puerto Rico. Which has been devastated in a storm.
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Boricua is a spirit, flavor, and rhythm you’ll feel when visiting our Island. Dare to live every moment in #PuertoRico.✨🇵🇷 #LiveBoricua #DiscoverPuertoRico fal.cn/3rEF2
Maria Cortes retweeted
‘Pregnancy is a private and personal decision and should not require the permission of any politician.’
In 2019, poet Amanda Gorman took a stand against abortion bans in the U.S. and her words are just as relevant today.
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RCA’s students have started the year on FIRE, and Ms. Myra decided to go AWWF! I love this so much! ❤️❤️❤️ #ronclarkacademy
Maria Cortes retweeted
Hard work: Easy work:
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create criticize
inspire complain
educate imitate
empower control
develop blame
finish give up
collaborate ignore
trust exaggerate
love fear
unite separate
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Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies—it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together.
Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs would you add?
