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@alienbastard06.bsky.social
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jongraywb.bsky.social
These are concentration camps without the purposeful naming, plain and simple.

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I was not told where we were going, just that we were going to be transferred to another prison before being deported. As I learned much later, during the one and only time I got to talk to a lawyer while detained, I was taken to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and held in a prison known as Camp 6. • Each of the people in Camp 6 were held in a very small cell without a window. The cells were almost entirely enclosed wall-to-wall, except for a piece of glass on the door to see into the building. My cell contained a thin mattress, a blanket, sink, and toilet. It felt like a basement. Military officers guarded us at all times. The conditions at Guantánamo were unbearable. Within the first three days, we began a hunger strike, in part because the food was inedible and made many of us sick and in part because we wanted to receive more information from the ICE officers about why were being held in these conditions. After our strike, the meals slightly improved but it was still insufficient, and we were all hungry. We were told that because more detainees were arriving, there was less food for everyone. I ended up losing a significant amount of weight over the two weeks that I was detained at Guantánamo. I am much skinnier now than when I arrived at Guantánamo. When I was detained in Texas, I was never placed into solitary confinement. I was able to move around freely within the dormitory. I was able to go out to the yard to play sports with other detainees, I was able to use the tablets to speak with my family and I was able to pray freely. At Guantánamo, we were locked in our cells for at least 23 hours a day, with only one hour every couple days "outside" for "recreation." Even during that time, each person was put into a cage within a larger cage inside an enclosed area. This was the closest to seeing the sun we would get. We were not allowed to interact with one another even during "recreation." In our cells, we had to try shouting through the doors to communicate, and even then the guards would forcefully hit the doors or talk over us very loudly so that we could not hear one another. Anytime we left our cells, we were always shackled. Three guards would enter the cell, push us against the wall, pat us down, and place chains on our hands before leading us out. They would do a pat-down search on us every time we showered. 0. It was very hot inside the building during the day. There were lots of mosquitos and the light was constantly on. Because we were not fed enough or allowed to do anything, we lost track of time. It felt like hell, being isolated from the world and stuck in those conditions. 1. The medical care available was grossly inadequate, which was frightening because if any of us had a serious medical issue, there would be no real help. I have a leg injury from a motorcycle accident that has not fully healed. I have an abscess in my gluteal muscles that has previously caused me significant pain, swelling and bleeding. I was previously told I needed surgery. When I was detained in El Paso, my injury was not bothering me so much because I was able to move freely, to stretch and walk around. But in Guantánamo, when I was held in a cell for 23 hours a day, my injury began to swell and become very painful. When I asked for treatment, they said they did not have the right tools to help me and that they were waiting for those tools. Later, after I asked again for treatment, they told me there was nothing they could do for me besides offer a topical cream, which was very frustrating because they had previously told me that they were waiting on appropriate tools to provide adequate treatment. 2. The guards were needlessly cruel. When we asked for necessities, they would mock us or say that it was not possible. It took multiple requests before they returned the Bible I had brought with me. I also repeatedly asked to speak with an ICE officer, but the military guards told me that ICE was not available and would come later. 3. I even witnessed physical violence against other detainees. One man, who we called "El Enano," was beaten by an officer for refusing to return a toothbrush. The officer hit him hard on his hand with a radio. I believe his hand was fractured, but I do not know if he received medical treatment. For two days after the incident with the radio, the guards would not give "El Enano" water to drink. Several times he asked for water, and I even asked the guards to give him water as well, but the guards would just laugh and refuse the request. 4. I was denied any communication with the outside world. I asked multiple times to speak with my attorney and my family. After my one call on February 17 with the ACLU, I knew I had attorneys working on my case and trying to help me, but I was told it was not possible to make a call. I also begged the officers to speak to my family. My wife lives in the United States with our 9 year old son. I told the officers, "You must have a family, you must have a child," and I asked them to have some compassion. All they say is that it is not possible to make calls. The night of February 19, officials slipped a piece of paper under our doors informing us of our right to an attorney and providing a phone number. However, they told us it did not matter because we would be deported soon and there was nothing we could do. 6. Just hours later, at 3:00 a.m. on February 20, we were taken from our cells, shackled, and loaded onto a deportation flight to Venezuela via Honduras. One man asked for his passport back, but while they returned his other possessions, they refused to give him his passport, saying they would send it later. 7. Compared to where I was previously detained in the United States, the conditions at Guantánamo were much worse. In El Paso, I was held in a larger area with around 80 other detainees of different nationalities. We were not isolated, and we had access to things like chess, soap, daily showers, and electronic tablets we could use to communicate with the outside world. At Guantanamo, we were treated like animals and terrorists. 8. My detention at Guantánamo changed me. The isolation, the deprivation, the denial of* legal help and medical care, it broke us down We are asylum seekers, not criminals, yet we were treated as if we were dangerous. We Are fathers, we have families, and we are humans. Yet, the U.S. government took us to a military base, cut us off from the world, and deported us without allowing us to fight for our rights. 9. What happened at Guantánamo was inhumane. No one should be subjected to this kind of treatment. 0. Because I am currently in transit through Venezuela and without stable internet connection, I could not sign this declaration myself but gave consent to Talia Roma to sign on my behalf.
April 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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usprogressives.bsky.social
CPC Deputy Chair @repilhan.bsky.social and Whip @chuygarcia.house.gov along with the Progressive Caucus are supporting two resolutions to end Trump’s brutal military campaign in Venezuela that has killed 87 people.
December 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
alienbastard06.bsky.social
Remember when movies and shows made fun of and kicked nazis and hitler's ass? We need more of that rn.
December 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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rudbeckia.bsky.social
I love my two blackout drunk Minnesota sons
December 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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chrisbratt.bsky.social
I've included this as a reply to yesterday's post about the Rockstar comment, but here's IWGB's full response this morning.
chrisbratt.bsky.social Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 7d
IWGB: "Rockstar’s latest statement is littered with falsehoods and disinformation - they have given multiple, conflicting reasons to explain why the workers were fired, as if attempting to reverse engineer a rationale for the dismissals. Once again, they have chosen to mischaracterise... 1/3
December 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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chrisbratt.bsky.social
Finally, if you like us, want to commit to be a part of this boycott going forward, @nogamesforgenocide.com have created an amazing resource that'll help guide you through that process.

If you can, consider making a public pledge over there:

nogamesforgenocide.com
No Games For Genocide
The games industry is complicit in genocide. It’s time to divest.
nogamesforgenocide.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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chrisbratt.bsky.social
Why We're Boycotting Xbox:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj1...
The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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mommunism.bsky.social
Someone at Bluesky getting a Christmas bonus for deleting a 72 year old woman in a genocide with cancer’s account today I guess
mommunism.bsky.social Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 2d
I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Shadia. Shadia and her husband lived on a farm and grew their own crops prior to this. The farm and their home have been destroyed. Shadia is 72 years old and has both cancer and diabetes. She is trying to find her insulin and health needs.
December 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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colleenfrakes.bsky.social
I know it's not likely to advance but PLEASE help make sure. Call your reps.
kalish.bsky.social Levi Kalish @kalish.bsky.social · 2d
Breaking: House Republicans pass Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill to criminalize doctors that provide gender-affirming care for trans kids. Her bill imposes jail time penalties up to 10 years. Now, it's headed to the Senate where it is not likely to advance as it would need 7 Democrats to sign on
December 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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raypride.bsky.social
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
Rob Reiner was an acclaimed actor & director but he was also a vocal critic of Trump

He warned the American public that they only had a year to save their democracy

That year is almost up

Honour his legacy by fighting fascism. Fight for democracy. Fight for what’s right. Fight against tyranny.
December 15, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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alexwinter.com
My friend Tasneem and her family in Gaza have lost everything; their home, their livelihood, their security. This is the case for thousands of Gazans. I support Tasneem, there are many more in need.

Please give to Tasneem so she can support her family. And to others. ❤️

chuffed.org/project/1587...
A photo of Tasneem and her children in the ruins of Gaza. With the words: "I'm Tasneem, a mother of three children. I used to live a simple life, full of love despite its simplicity - but everything changed on October 7. Our home was completely destroyed, we've been displaced more than 15 times, and now we live in daily hell. My only dream is to secure a safe life for my children outside of Gaza. Any support - even just €5 - could change their future and give them a sense of safety. Help us build a new hope for them. ❤️"
December 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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alexwinter.com
Le Monde: "Gaza's grim death toll after two months of so-called 'ceasefire'."

The displaced civilians in Gaza. rely on our donations to survive and find shelter.

Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children and keep them housed. And to others. ❤️🙏

chuffed.org/project/1587...
The al-Saftawi neighborhood, west of the city of Jabalia, in northern Gaza. BASHAR TALEB / AFP Tasneem's three children; Hasam, Rafif and Alma.
December 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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mommunism.bsky.social
Ahmed has lost all his accounts but he’s struggling
Donate to help Ahmed and his family, organized by Yasmine Kara
Hello, my name is Yasmine and I am fundraising in behalf of Ahmed to help him live in… Yasmine Kara needs your support for Donate to help Ahmed and his family
www.gofundme.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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mommunism.bsky.social
I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Hamza. Hamza was a barber who had opened his own shop before the war began. He lost his home and shop and most tragically his younger brother. He’s been trying to rebuild and to help his orphaned nieces and nephews Huda, 5, Tala, 3 and Sham, 1
December 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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nko57.bsky.social
Hello, I’m from Gaza.
We’re living through hell
homes destroyed,memories erased,loved ones gone. Even the innocence of our children has been shattered.
Every bit of help—even a small donation—could save a life or rekindle a flicker of hope.
👉 gofund.me/0fa0750c
Thank you for remembering Gaza 😢🙏
December 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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rsdream12.bsky.social
Hey guys. I hate that it got to this point but my account is in the red rn and I have more expenses coming up that I need to deal with before pay day. So any and all help would be greatly appreciated

#mutualaid #helpsky

ko-fi.com/rsdream12/go...
Bank account statement: -$124.22 available balance • Your account is overdrawn, but you may be able to take action to avoid overdraft fees.
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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funguspotion.bsky.social
the artist previously known as badgoku14 got assaulted and is about $10,000 short on covering medical bills atm
www.spotfund.com/story/c3cf09...
Click here to show your support to Shaliek Jenkins' story *PleaseHelpOutShaliek
on the night of october 18th, in crown heights brooklyn i was ambushed and jumped by a couple of assailants in what i can only assume was a case of mistaken ide
www.spotfund.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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mommunism.bsky.social
I knew Bluesky would delete this page today because they’ve deleted all my shares this week- this was Dina’s first page ever here and here’s what it looked like this morning- no tags, no spam, following only 45 people.
December 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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sophforreem.bsky.social
Two years of hell... and we're still just trying to survive
Reem and I are not just victims of war we are survivors of a genocide, witnesses to a level of pain and injustice that no one should ever endure
For two years, we’ve lived through bombs, loss, and silence
more below⬇️
tinyurl.com/33fa6ajb
December 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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haecnicola.bsky.social
‼️Dec 12 Rana update 2:

✅💌 Halima is 15yo & 🥶

The building they’re squatting in has no protection from ⛈️

We’ve been struggling to raise for so long that the $30 raised is prob used for food 😭

🧸 $30/$100 raised for Halima’s ❄️ PJs 🔁💸

gofund.me/046b328a0

@mommunism.bsky.social

#SaveRana
Translate للاسف الجو بارد فوق ما تتخيلي عظامنا باردة جدا تجمدناااا Unfortunately, the weather is colder than you can imagine — our bones are very cold, we're completely frozen Translate حليمة اكتر وحدة بردانة اكتر وحدة بتخاف من صوت القصف لهيك صوت الرعد بيرعبها كتير ما بتنام من العياط والقلق والبرد شو ذنبها هالطفلة Translation to English: Halima is the one who's the coldest. She's also the one who's most afraid of the sound of bombardment, so the sound of thunder terrifies her so much. She can't sleep from crying, anxiety, and the cold. What did this child ever do to deserve this? 凸
December 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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mommunism.bsky.social
This worked last night so I’ll try it again- there is a woman in Gaza who is raising right now on a spotfund (never heard of it- welcome to the problem). She has 3 kids and low donations- I think mainly because she is raising on spotfund- if you’d be willing to help her make a chuffed or GFM dm me
May 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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nidalnajla.bsky.social
Najla is only $66 short of her goal to replace her tent! Can you help her across the finish line?

Verified by @mommunism.bsky.social

chuffed.org/project/najlaa
Illustration of Najlaa and her family
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM