theSkimm
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theSkimm makes it easier to live a smarter life. You're welcome.
Joined March 2012
We’re all aware of how grueling the last few years have been for women. You know it. You live it. Now, we have numbers to prove it. We asked @HarrisPoll to ask thousands of women about their lives. The result: Our 2023 #StateofWomen Report. Read it here:
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Yesterday we sipped whiskey and chatted with South Bend, Indiana Mayor @PeteButtigieg (BOOT-edge-edge). He’s running for prez. Here’s what he had to say when we asked him about the US-China trade war. #SkimmLife
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We asked South Bend, Indiana Mayor @PeteButtigieg how he'd approach reproductive rights as president. Here's what he had to say about that, his other policy priorities, and why he wants the 2020 Democratic nom:
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Honoring the memory of Barbara Bush. who inspired us as female leaders, and reminded us to keep a sense of humor. #SkimmLife #BarbaraBush
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Mayor @PeteButtigieg will be one of 10 candidates taking the stage for round 3 of the Dem Debates this week, going for the big seat in the Oval Office. So we asked him some of our go-to job interview questions.
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When you’re a man: Will you shut up man? When you’re a woman: Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking #VPDebate #Debates2020.
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We talked NAFTA, gender pay gap, climate change, President Trump, and socks with PM @JustinTrudeau: #SkimmLife
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International Week of the Deaf just capped off. #IWDeaf2019 is a worldwide initiative to spread awareness and support of the deaf community. Deaf activist and model @NyleDiMarco shared with us his perspective on being deaf his entire life. @FreeformTV
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Craving adventure? If you’re kilt-y as charged (sorry), be sure to check out @MenInKiltsSTARZ on @STARZ. It follows @SamHeughan and @grahammctavish – aka Jamie and Dougal from #Outlander – on an epic road trip through #Scotland 🏴. Preview here: #ad
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"No clue why I resisted theSkimm. It's now my first read in the morning." #NotesfromSkimmrs #SkimmLife.
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Rep. @joekennedy says the people calling the shots in DC aren’t addressing the issues young voters really care about. Full interview here:.#SkimmLife
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PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a hormone disorder that can cause weight gain, irregular periods and ovarian cysts. It affects 1 in 10 women, including @SashaPieterse. Here’s her story on the struggle to get properly diagnosed. @FreeformTV #PCOS #WomensHealth #SkimmLife
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Most disappointing play of this game? @jtimberlake not bringing @NSYNC back during that halftime show. #SkimmLife #SuperBowl.
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What does the newly passed $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill mean for millennials? @SecretaryPete Skimm’d it for us.
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Hillz wants the top job at 1600Penn- an address she knows well. Get to know her in today's #SkimmLife @hillaryclinton
http://t.co/7O8Bn2BLlG.
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Brb, freaking out. We went on @TheDailyShow to talk #SkimmLife and registering to vote. Watch us at 11pmET tonight.
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This interview is legend…. dary. We texted with @ActuallyNPH about his current musical crush (hint: it’s ours too) and the famous friend he’d call to bail him out of a bad date. Plus, which body part you’ll catch on his new show #uncoupled, now streaming on @netflix.
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In Ep. 3 of "Getting There." @katiecouric chats with @IssaRae. Hear how she used her life experiences to create her show “Insecure,” and build her brand: #Sponsored by @Pantene #SkimmLife #GettingThere
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We texted with Lady Mary, Lady Edith and Tom Branson from the series turned movie about all things @downtonabbey because the movie is out today. More from our chat with @Allenleech @Carmichelle #MichelleDockery here:
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.@RepDebHaaland and @RepDavids are the first two Native American women elected to Congress. We asked them what it means to them to be one of the firsts and the impact they are hoping to have. #SkimmLife
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.@jtimberlake just moved more during that halftime show than we have all week. #SkimmLife #SuperBowl.
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We caught up with the Mother of Dragons, @emiliaclarke, to talk about what she really thought of the @GameOfThrones ending. Plus, which #friends cast member made her fangirl and what she's currently reading. Hint: it's her new comic book #MotherOfMadness.
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@POTUS and Kim Jong Un have a big mtg this week. The agenda: Nukes. Here’s what former Speaker of the House @newtgingrich had to say about it. #SkimmLife
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Sex/Life star @sarahshahi (aka Billie) on the infamous shower scene. Plus, her take on the show’s ending and if Brad’s *you know what* is real. Let us know if you're #teamcooper or #teambrad below. @netflix
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Kamala Harris will become the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to serve as vice president of the United States.
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We’re not crying, you’re…ok we’re sobbing. After six seasons, @NBCThisisUs is finally coming to an end this week. And all of us, including actress @ChrissyMetz (AKA Kate in the show) are going to need to grab the tissues.
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If you're watching and having a hard time keeping up, we don’t blame you. There’s a lot of talking over each other and at one point Biden said to Trump “will you shut up man?” #Debates2020.
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This vid is b-a-n-a-n-a-s 🍌. We texted with our fave 90s queen @gwenstefani about her dream set of judges on #thevoice (👀 at you @blakeshelton) and what she’s reading right now. Plus, what inspired her beauty line, Gxve Beauty. Need to watch this one? No doubt.
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Job interviews can be hard, especially when you're interviewing to be prez of the US. See how @CoryBooker answered the greatest weakness Q and more. PS: theSkimm is a non-partisan org. Candidate opinions are their own, and we've reached out to all 2020 candidates for an interview
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We asked @chelseahandler to read an excerpt from our new book. Think she liked it. You will too. Get it here: #SkimmLife
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Our email provider had too much coffee this week. If youre getting multiple emails, we're sorry & working on it. Enjoy extra #SkimmLife dose.
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Former Massachusetts @GovBillWeld is taking on @realDonaldTrump for the 2020 Republican nomination. He sat down with us to tell us about his plan to win over voters, his feelings on Roe v. Wade, and why he’s against universal background checks. Read more:
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The first prez debate is tonight… and you may need a drink. Full rules here: And behave.
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Cheers. The verdict is in & Supremes say same-sex partners have a right to marry in all 50states #Skimmlife #equality
http://t.co/5TuTp44MdB.
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.@SenGillibrand (D-NY) told us what she thinks about the Alabama abortion ban, and how she'd protect reproductive rights as president. More on this:
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Texting with @LukeBryanOnline. We chatted with the @AmericanIdol judge and country star about his dream collab, and facetiming with @katyperry's new daughter #DaisyDove. Plus his NSFW secret to a great marriage. PS: His album #BornHereLiveHereDieHere deluxe edition is out now.
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In “Getting There” @Bethenny chats with @katiecouric about what it's like to be a female entrepreneur today, the best advice she’s heard, and how Skinnygirl came to be. Full vid: #Sponsored by @SecretDeodorant #SkimmLife #GettingThere
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Stop! In the name of votes. There's an open seat in the Supreme Court. And you're picking the prez who may pick the new member. #NoExcuses
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Someone make that little wisp of Meghan’s hair its own Twitter account. #Royalwedding #SkimmLife.
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Mornings, Veep style. @VP Joe Biden Guest Skimms on his #ItsOnUs campaign. oh, and going to a frat party with Secret Service. #SkimmLife
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@theskimm turns 5 this week (!!). Here are five things we thought were insurmountable while building it: #SkimmLife.
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4 years ago this week. Let the birthday week begin! If you want get us a present, reply w/ someone who doesn't Skimm
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Watch the cast of #thesexlivesofcollegegirls Skimm their new show in under a minute. ⏰ (FYI: it's so much more than just sex). Plus, they reveal what it’s like having @mindykaling as a boss. @SexLivesOnMax
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@ScreamQueens is back. Tune in tonight at 9/8c to see who bites it next. More info here: #SkimmLife #Ad
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Newest Pretty Little Liar @SofiaCarson texts us about her favorite Disney Shows, her emotional workouts, and more. #sofiacarson #pll #theperfectionists #disney #SkimmLife
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RT if you need a vacay. Here's your chance to win a weekender bag, stack of books, and juice detox: #SkimmLife
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On today's episode of #SkimmdfromTheCouch, @LauraPrepon shares why she pushed herself to learn to direct, how she handles being told to “stay in her lane," and why we need to cut ourselves some slack right now. Listen here: #Sponsored by @EsteeLauder
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Sister, Sister…and the City? We chatted with @TiaMowry about @Beyonce, being a twin, and doing a home refresh with @itsgabrielleu.
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Raise your hand if you also fell in love with the cast of #GinnyandGeorgia ✋🏽 Watch them Skimm their show and reveal their dream cameos. PS: Season 2 is streaming now on @netflix.
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Texting With @MaiaMitchell. We texted with the star of @FreeformTV's @GoodTrouble about her current faves (see: Vegemite) and some Aussie slang. #FreeformSummit #SkimmLife
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Chris Wallace – doing his best teacher impression – raises his voice to try to get control. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t work. #Debates2020.
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🚨 Caution: Spoilers ahead. Watch Mackenzie Davis Skimm @station11onmax in under 60 seconds. ⏰ Plus, her thoughts on knife throwing and the funniest castmate on set. #station11
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Thanks @businessinsider! #SkimmLife
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Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States after winning Pennsylvania and surpassing 270 electoral votes. Biden won more popular votes than any other presidential candidate in history, and became the first candidate to beat an incumbent president since 1992.
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Our two candles have turned into four. tag a friend you've known since you were 2 and someone who doesn't Skimm
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Put Degrassi on pause. We Sip 'n Skimm’d with Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau. Interview dropping tomorrow. #SkimmLife #NAFTA #Canada
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@patrickstarrr on what #Pride means to him and how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. More about being an ally here: @FreeformTV
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Morning routine at 1600 Pennsylvania. @FLOTUS @WhiteHouse #ShowSomeSkimm #SkimmLife
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Praise be. We caught up with the cast of @HandmaidsOnHulu to see what advice they’d give their characters going into season 5. What's yours?
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