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Was this the best use of my time today? No. Is it the most amusing way I could have spent the last 90 minutes? Absolutely. Pattern is free here: bit.ly/4nGGCGc
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Was this the best use of my time today? No. Is it the most amusing way I could have spent the last 90 minutes? Absolutely. Pattern is free here: bit.ly/4nGGCGc
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Ten years ago this week, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance failed to pass. It would have protected Houstonians from discrimination in a variety of ways, but it failed after Republicans ran ads about trans predators in bathrooms. Here's my retrospective from last year:
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
How the transgender bathroom panic began in Houston
Before North Carolina's "bathroom bill" created a national debate, a local election changed everything.
www.chron.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Ten years ago this week, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance failed to pass. It would have protected Houstonians from discrimination in a variety of ways, but it failed after Republicans ran ads about trans predators in bathrooms. Here's my retrospective from last year:
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
good news is good :) www.houstonpress.com/news/progres...
Progressives Pick Up All 3 Cy-Fair ISD Trustee Seats - Houston Press
Lesley Guilmart, Cleveland Lane Jr. and Kendra Camarena — a slate of pro-public education candidates who support the separation of church and state in Progressive candidates Lesley Guilmart, Cleveland...
www.houstonpress.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
good news is good :) www.houstonpress.com/news/progres...
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Trump’s USDA has emailed grocery retailers warning them not to give discounts to SNAP recipients who will not be receiving assistance this month.
While we’re on this topic, it’s a great time to donate to a local food bank if you can.
Diaper banks also need help if you have one nearby.
While we’re on this topic, it’s a great time to donate to a local food bank if you can.
Diaper banks also need help if you have one nearby.
SNAP update: USDA tells grocery stores not to give discounts to customers
The USDA told grocery stores not to give SNAP recipients special discounts as benefits remain unpaid amid the government shutdown.
www.newsweek.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Trump’s USDA has emailed grocery retailers warning them not to give discounts to SNAP recipients who will not be receiving assistance this month.
While we’re on this topic, it’s a great time to donate to a local food bank if you can.
Diaper banks also need help if you have one nearby.
While we’re on this topic, it’s a great time to donate to a local food bank if you can.
Diaper banks also need help if you have one nearby.
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Moody's: Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.74 in economic growth.
But every Federal dollar lost on rolling tax rates back to Bush-era levels only creates 0.32 in economic growth -- that's a 68-cent loss on investment govtbenefits.org/why-do-food-...
But every Federal dollar lost on rolling tax rates back to Bush-era levels only creates 0.32 in economic growth -- that's a 68-cent loss on investment govtbenefits.org/why-do-food-...
Why Do Food Stamps Boost Economic Growth? - Govt Benefits
Discover how food stamps can have a surprising impact on economic growth. Uncover the hidden benefits and explore the potential.
govtbenefits.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Moody's: Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.74 in economic growth.
But every Federal dollar lost on rolling tax rates back to Bush-era levels only creates 0.32 in economic growth -- that's a 68-cent loss on investment govtbenefits.org/why-do-food-...
But every Federal dollar lost on rolling tax rates back to Bush-era levels only creates 0.32 in economic growth -- that's a 68-cent loss on investment govtbenefits.org/why-do-food-...
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From what I’ve been able to verify, this is true.
Members of congress are receiving $79 daily for food while the poor go hungry.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
Members of congress are receiving $79 daily for food while the poor go hungry.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
November 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
From what I’ve been able to verify, this is true.
Members of congress are receiving $79 daily for food while the poor go hungry.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
Members of congress are receiving $79 daily for food while the poor go hungry.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
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As SNAP hangs in the balance for nearly 42 million people, misinformation is rampant. Myths of laziness and fraud persist when we should be talking about too low wages for workers, income inequality, and our threadbare social safety net.
In this guest post, Adam Chandler sorts fact from fiction:
In this guest post, Adam Chandler sorts fact from fiction:
SNAP benefits feed essential needs while still leaving many hungry for more
Journalist and author Adam Chandler explains what so much of the conversation about them gets wrong.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
As SNAP hangs in the balance for nearly 42 million people, misinformation is rampant. Myths of laziness and fraud persist when we should be talking about too low wages for workers, income inequality, and our threadbare social safety net.
In this guest post, Adam Chandler sorts fact from fiction:
In this guest post, Adam Chandler sorts fact from fiction:
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In 2023:
-39% of SNAP users were Americans under the age of 18
-19% of SNAP users were 60 or older
-60% of SNAP benefits went to families with children
-39% of SNAP users were Americans under the age of 18
-19% of SNAP users were 60 or older
-60% of SNAP benefits went to families with children
SNAP benefits feed essential needs while still leaving many hungry for more
Journalist and author Adam Chandler explains what so much of the conversation about them gets wrong.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
In 2023:
-39% of SNAP users were Americans under the age of 18
-19% of SNAP users were 60 or older
-60% of SNAP benefits went to families with children
-39% of SNAP users were Americans under the age of 18
-19% of SNAP users were 60 or older
-60% of SNAP benefits went to families with children
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“70% of wage-earning adults who rely on government programs like SNAP and Medicaid work full-time, many at hugely profitable companies like Walmart and McDonald’s whose low wages are effectively subsidized by tax dollars without any of the blame or paternalistic lectures.”
SNAP benefits feed essential needs while still leaving many hungry for more
Journalist and author Adam Chandler explains what so much of the conversation about them gets wrong.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
“70% of wage-earning adults who rely on government programs like SNAP and Medicaid work full-time, many at hugely profitable companies like Walmart and McDonald’s whose low wages are effectively subsidized by tax dollars without any of the blame or paternalistic lectures.”
do the youts of today even know about devillocks and skanking? who is preserving the recipes?? youtu.be/GCmsEbHpVkk?...
AFI - Halloween (live)
YouTube video by twotonejohn
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October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
do the youts of today even know about devillocks and skanking? who is preserving the recipes?? youtu.be/GCmsEbHpVkk?...
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Arnoldo Bazan: My name is Selena Bazan, and I'm starting this fundraiser to help my family specifically my dad, who was aggressively taken by ICE, and my 16 year old brother, a US citizen, who was also assaulted by ICE.
www.gofundme.com/f/justice-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/justice-fo...
Donate to Justice For Arnulfo & Arnoldo Bazan, organized by selena bazan
Hello everyone,
My name is Selena Bazan, and I’m starting this fundraiser to help … selena bazan needs your support for Justice For Arnulfo & Arnoldo Bazan
www.gofundme.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Arnoldo Bazan: My name is Selena Bazan, and I'm starting this fundraiser to help my family specifically my dad, who was aggressively taken by ICE, and my 16 year old brother, a US citizen, who was also assaulted by ICE.
www.gofundme.com/f/justice-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/justice-fo...
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🚨 Arnoldo Bazan and his father were pulled over by unmarked immigration vehicles in Houston.
His dad was arrested. Arnoldo? Restrained, hurt, and hospitalized. 1/2
His dad was arrested. Arnoldo? Restrained, hurt, and hospitalized. 1/2
October 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🚨 Arnoldo Bazan and his father were pulled over by unmarked immigration vehicles in Houston.
His dad was arrested. Arnoldo? Restrained, hurt, and hospitalized. 1/2
His dad was arrested. Arnoldo? Restrained, hurt, and hospitalized. 1/2
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national black cat day(?) means Farley pics
October 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
national black cat day(?) means Farley pics
October 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
national black cat day(?) means Farley pics
October 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
national black cat day(?) means Farley pics
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Houston Food Bank:
To make a gift by phone, please contact Donor Services at 713-547-8623. To make a gift by mail, please send your check to:
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall St.
Houston, TX 77029
To make a gift by phone, please contact Donor Services at 713-547-8623. To make a gift by mail, please send your check to:
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall St.
Houston, TX 77029
Give a Meal, Change a Life
A nutritious meal can truly change a life. Help neighbors facing hunger with your gift now.
secure.houstonfoodbank.org
October 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Houston Food Bank:
To make a gift by phone, please contact Donor Services at 713-547-8623. To make a gift by mail, please send your check to:
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall St.
Houston, TX 77029
To make a gift by phone, please contact Donor Services at 713-547-8623. To make a gift by mail, please send your check to:
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall St.
Houston, TX 77029
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Houston Food Bank seeks help amid SNAP funding due to government shutdown
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-tx/16737/
The Houston Food Bank is prepared to do its job, but it needs donations and volunteers to get…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-tx/16737/
The Houston Food Bank is prepared to do its job, but it needs donations and volunteers to get…
Houston Food Bank seeks help amid SNAP funding due to government shutdown - Texas News Beep
The Houston Food Bank is prepared to do its job, but it needs donations and volunteers to get it done.
www.newsbeep.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Houston Food Bank seeks help amid SNAP funding due to government shutdown
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-tx/16737/
The Houston Food Bank is prepared to do its job, but it needs donations and volunteers to get…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-tx/16737/
The Houston Food Bank is prepared to do its job, but it needs donations and volunteers to get…
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Important news via ILX, to quote the post: "Someone uploaded a straight rip of the _The Cure in Orange_ laserdisc yesterday, if you don't want to truck with weird looking AI upscaled versions." And indeed, who would.
The Cure - IN ORANGE - Full Live Concert, Orange, France, 1986 - No AI 4k in sight...
YouTube video by Spiderbite76
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October 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Important news via ILX, to quote the post: "Someone uploaded a straight rip of the _The Cure in Orange_ laserdisc yesterday, if you don't want to truck with weird looking AI upscaled versions." And indeed, who would.
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Indie Rock band 'Pavement' cover school house rock 'No More Kings' song for School House Rock ROCKS! Compilation. #NoKings
Pavement - No More Kings
YouTube video by burtflaxton
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October 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Indie Rock band 'Pavement' cover school house rock 'No More Kings' song for School House Rock ROCKS! Compilation. #NoKings
@pokemongo who wanted this
October 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
@pokemongo who wanted this
very excited to have perfectly cut the stem off this acorn squash.
October 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
very excited to have perfectly cut the stem off this acorn squash.
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sherman, for the love of god!
October 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
sherman, for the love of god!
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"Black people are tired. Not metaphorically tired—actually tired. The kind of tired that turns every group chat into a mix of gallows humor and emotional triage."
I write about white ignorance and how exhausting it is to hear white ppl insist "this isn't who we are, when it's ALWAYS who we've been.
I write about white ignorance and how exhausting it is to hear white ppl insist "this isn't who we are, when it's ALWAYS who we've been.
White People’s Performative Ignorance Is Exhausting—Opinion
Disbelief over authoritarianism in America isn’t a cutesy personality trait. It’s a confession: You haven’t been paying attention.
rewirenewsgroup.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"Black people are tired. Not metaphorically tired—actually tired. The kind of tired that turns every group chat into a mix of gallows humor and emotional triage."
I write about white ignorance and how exhausting it is to hear white ppl insist "this isn't who we are, when it's ALWAYS who we've been.
I write about white ignorance and how exhausting it is to hear white ppl insist "this isn't who we are, when it's ALWAYS who we've been.
required: tiny boobs or a great bra youtu.be/9UUCUC-f8sk?...
October 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
required: tiny boobs or a great bra youtu.be/9UUCUC-f8sk?...