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17 September, 2019

RT @ABAjewels: This Thursday night (9/19/19!) come catch a vibe with us at the next @11thhousemia going down at @mamatriedmia Doors open…

10 September, 2019

RT @MiamiNewTimes: "It just makes me feel sick and really sad how often money wins." https://t.co/161MPSVSqO

9 September, 2019

This might be the best headline of all time @WIRED https://t.co/ZbVKF1FzXQ

26 August, 2019

I made a big announcement at work today: https://t.co/LCmLQXrxCq

23 August, 2019

Though only 20 are operational today, there was once more than 600 cinemas in Cuba (Havana having more than NYC or… https://t.co/VsXqIj3ma4

Jess Swanson

Jess Swanson is a contributing writer at New Times. She graduated from the University of Miami and has a Master's Degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism.

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