AmandaWorking
@amandaworking.bsky.social
Philadelphian by birth, writer by nature, librarian to the tips of my toes.
(Photo credit: Trev W. Adams on Pexels)
(Photo credit: Trev W. Adams on Pexels)
One of the things we should ABSOLUTELY do when progressives hold the levers of power again is to allocate 0.25% or so from every federal program for a public service announcement campaign *about the program/service.*
People don't know what they don't know, but they often love it when they find out
People don't know what they don't know, but they often love it when they find out
Turns out the government was doing a bunch of great stuff with my money and I keep learning about those things because the republicans are killing all those programs.
The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
April 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
One of the things we should ABSOLUTELY do when progressives hold the levers of power again is to allocate 0.25% or so from every federal program for a public service announcement campaign *about the program/service.*
People don't know what they don't know, but they often love it when they find out
People don't know what they don't know, but they often love it when they find out
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Turns out the government was doing a bunch of great stuff with my money and I keep learning about those things because the republicans are killing all those programs.
The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth
In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
www.motherjones.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Turns out the government was doing a bunch of great stuff with my money and I keep learning about those things because the republicans are killing all those programs.
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This is the first time I have tried to plant Pinyon pines. Not sure if they are growing at a normal rate or not, they are adorable to me though.
April 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This is the first time I have tried to plant Pinyon pines. Not sure if they are growing at a normal rate or not, they are adorable to me though.
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Either the U.S. government *is* able to exert monetary and diplomatic pressure on El Salvador sufficient to produce Abrego Garcia’s release, or it isn’t.
The latter would be either a bald-faced lie or a pretty stunning concession of our national impotence. The Vice President should pick one.
The latter would be either a bald-faced lie or a pretty stunning concession of our national impotence. The Vice President should pick one.
April 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Either the U.S. government *is* able to exert monetary and diplomatic pressure on El Salvador sufficient to produce Abrego Garcia’s release, or it isn’t.
The latter would be either a bald-faced lie or a pretty stunning concession of our national impotence. The Vice President should pick one.
The latter would be either a bald-faced lie or a pretty stunning concession of our national impotence. The Vice President should pick one.
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I understand looking for historical parallels when we’re at the stage of warning signs, but when the evil arrives the priority is to deal with what’s actually in front of you.
April 15, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I understand looking for historical parallels when we’re at the stage of warning signs, but when the evil arrives the priority is to deal with what’s actually in front of you.
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A few years back a neighbor told me he was denied money from the state crime victim's compensation fund after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver and had to crawl out of the road on his hands and knees to avoid being killed. It haunted me and I've wanted to write a story about CVCs ever since. 🧵
Are State 'Victim Funds' Adequately Compensating Crash Survivors and Their Loved Ones? — Streetsblog USA
Crime Victims Compensation Funds across America are helping make the survivors of violent crime whole again. But too often, victims of traffic violence get left out.
usa.streetsblog.org
April 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A few years back a neighbor told me he was denied money from the state crime victim's compensation fund after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver and had to crawl out of the road on his hands and knees to avoid being killed. It haunted me and I've wanted to write a story about CVCs ever since. 🧵
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I will say this - EVERYONE with power seems to be desperately hoping that unpopularity does the work that consequences need to do
April 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I will say this - EVERYONE with power seems to be desperately hoping that unpopularity does the work that consequences need to do
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Since we’re all talking about it I want to blow up a real female space pioneer, Mae Jemison, an actual astronaut. She’s a graduate of Stanford and Cornel Medical School, served in the peace corps, started an educational nonprofit, and worked for the CDC researching vaccines. That’s a woman in space
April 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Since we’re all talking about it I want to blow up a real female space pioneer, Mae Jemison, an actual astronaut. She’s a graduate of Stanford and Cornel Medical School, served in the peace corps, started an educational nonprofit, and worked for the CDC researching vaccines. That’s a woman in space
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We must all stand as a united front against the kidnapping and illegal detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is demanding a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele over the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and says he’ll go to El Salvador himself if the Marylander isn’t returned.
April 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We must all stand as a united front against the kidnapping and illegal detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
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It’s been a day. Probably the worst yet.
So here are some joyful puppy pics, via @lilianasegura.bsky.social.
Let’s look out for ourselves, and let’s look out for each other.
So here are some joyful puppy pics, via @lilianasegura.bsky.social.
Let’s look out for ourselves, and let’s look out for each other.
April 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It’s been a day. Probably the worst yet.
So here are some joyful puppy pics, via @lilianasegura.bsky.social.
Let’s look out for ourselves, and let’s look out for each other.
So here are some joyful puppy pics, via @lilianasegura.bsky.social.
Let’s look out for ourselves, and let’s look out for each other.
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We need to give up the framing that they imprisoned a man in El Salvador “mistakenly.” Their actions prove this is intentional. Did they mean for this to be the trial run? Don’t know. But they’re running hard with it. That’s not a “mistake.” That’s fascism.
April 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We need to give up the framing that they imprisoned a man in El Salvador “mistakenly.” Their actions prove this is intentional. Did they mean for this to be the trial run? Don’t know. But they’re running hard with it. That’s not a “mistake.” That’s fascism.
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Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is demanding a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele over the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and says he’ll go to El Salvador himself if the Marylander isn’t returned.
April 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is demanding a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele over the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and says he’ll go to El Salvador himself if the Marylander isn’t returned.
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In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
April 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
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#blueskymonday #blue fun mosaic mailbox in Lake Worth Beach, Fl.
#eastcoastkin #photography #art #photohour #mondaymacro #mosiac
#eastcoastkin #photography #art #photohour #mondaymacro #mosiac
April 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#blueskymonday #blue fun mosaic mailbox in Lake Worth Beach, Fl.
#eastcoastkin #photography #art #photohour #mondaymacro #mosiac
#eastcoastkin #photography #art #photohour #mondaymacro #mosiac
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I know you aren't going to want to hear this but the reason the system can deport Mahmoud Khalil and send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador is that for years we've been executing factually innocent people like Marcellus Williams and sending legally innocent people to places like Riker's Island.
April 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I know you aren't going to want to hear this but the reason the system can deport Mahmoud Khalil and send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador is that for years we've been executing factually innocent people like Marcellus Williams and sending legally innocent people to places like Riker's Island.
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important context about the concentration camps in el salvador:
April 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
important context about the concentration camps in el salvador:
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just got an email from unite here about contacting reps demanding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release. He’s a sheet metal worker. Good to see labor stepping up here
April 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
just got an email from unite here about contacting reps demanding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release. He’s a sheet metal worker. Good to see labor stepping up here
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The U.S. says it doesn’t have the power to return Abrego Garcia.
El Salvador also says it doesn’t have the power to return Abrego Garcia.
It’s obvious bullshit and depraved to the core.
El Salvador also says it doesn’t have the power to return Abrego Garcia.
It’s obvious bullshit and depraved to the core.
Pam Bondi: “That’s up to El Salvador if they want to return him…If they wanted to return him, we would facilitate it, meaning provide a plane.”
Nayib Bukele: “How can I return him to the U.S.? Like, I smuggle him into the U.S.?”
No, you put him on the plane the AG just said the US would provide!
Nayib Bukele: “How can I return him to the U.S.? Like, I smuggle him into the U.S.?”
No, you put him on the plane the AG just said the US would provide!
April 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The U.S. says it doesn’t have the power to return Abrego Garcia.
El Salvador also says it doesn’t have the power to return Abrego Garcia.
It’s obvious bullshit and depraved to the core.
El Salvador also says it doesn’t have the power to return Abrego Garcia.
It’s obvious bullshit and depraved to the core.
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When folks started talking boycotts, it didn't feel like there was much faith that we could make a difference. That was wrong.
Turns out there's nothing super special about shopping there, and it's easy to make other choices. I don't see why I should ever give them another dime. We moved on.
Turns out there's nothing super special about shopping there, and it's easy to make other choices. I don't see why I should ever give them another dime. We moved on.
The divergence here from two companies with *very* similar customer bases is pretty wild, you do not see this sort of thing happen at scale very often.
Target suffers 10th consecutive week of foot traffic declines, sinking stock prices since caving on DEI
Costco, which resisted pressure to ditch DEI, extends foot-traffic gains streak to 15.
www.retailbrew.com
April 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
When folks started talking boycotts, it didn't feel like there was much faith that we could make a difference. That was wrong.
Turns out there's nothing super special about shopping there, and it's easy to make other choices. I don't see why I should ever give them another dime. We moved on.
Turns out there's nothing super special about shopping there, and it's easy to make other choices. I don't see why I should ever give them another dime. We moved on.
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somebody built a completely fake expert using AI to pretend to be a real person and not a single one of these news outlets bothered to confirm her identity first
just part of a silly ad engagement modern media clickbait ouroboros that's 100% artifice
just part of a silly ad engagement modern media clickbait ouroboros that's 100% artifice
April 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
somebody built a completely fake expert using AI to pretend to be a real person and not a single one of these news outlets bothered to confirm her identity first
just part of a silly ad engagement modern media clickbait ouroboros that's 100% artifice
just part of a silly ad engagement modern media clickbait ouroboros that's 100% artifice
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wild story about fake experts using AI being propped up by a lazy clickbait press
Virtual reality: The widely-quoted media experts who are not what they seem
Press Gazette investigation into the widely-quoted national media experts who either do not exist, or whose credentials have not been checked.
pressgazette.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
wild story about fake experts using AI being propped up by a lazy clickbait press
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From my family to yours, I'm wishing Sikhs in Nottingham and across the country a joyous Vaisakhi, filled with a spirit of community and prosperity.
May this celebration mark a fresh start and bring blessings to you and your loved ones.
May this celebration mark a fresh start and bring blessings to you and your loved ones.
April 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
From my family to yours, I'm wishing Sikhs in Nottingham and across the country a joyous Vaisakhi, filled with a spirit of community and prosperity.
May this celebration mark a fresh start and bring blessings to you and your loved ones.
May this celebration mark a fresh start and bring blessings to you and your loved ones.
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Breaking news: The European Commission is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China www.ft.com/content/20d0...
April 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Breaking news: The European Commission is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China www.ft.com/content/20d0...
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Tomorrow’s going to be a good stress test of the press. El Salvadoran President Bukele will visit the White House. At the press availability, every Q ought to be about Abrego Garcia: where is he now? Did US ask you to return him? etc. WH will hate, maybe try to prevent, so all should band together.
April 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Tomorrow’s going to be a good stress test of the press. El Salvadoran President Bukele will visit the White House. At the press availability, every Q ought to be about Abrego Garcia: where is he now? Did US ask you to return him? etc. WH will hate, maybe try to prevent, so all should band together.
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The stupid thing about vaccines is they aren't even some active adjudicant. They literally just train your God-given biological immune system on what to do. They're like literally the most minimal imaginable idea of medical intervention. Nothing about them sticks around or has to be kept circulating
April 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The stupid thing about vaccines is they aren't even some active adjudicant. They literally just train your God-given biological immune system on what to do. They're like literally the most minimal imaginable idea of medical intervention. Nothing about them sticks around or has to be kept circulating