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BHeartsAid @bleedinghearts.bsky.social · Feb 6
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bleedinghearts.bsky.social
Let's make Black Friday a small business celebration, not just a sale. We have a growing thread of small creatives & biz owners in the post below, and we'd love to see more artisans, indie book types, & creators pop in and drop shop links. Please feel free to share, shop, and protest with us!
bleedinghearts.bsky.social BHeartsAid @bleedinghearts.bsky.social · 5d
Who says it's too cold to protest? After an amazing early November, let's keep the momentum going and show billionaires that buying a president and stealing from the economy is NOT the future of the United States of America!

#NoKings #MassBlackout #SupportSmallBusiness
Screencap of text that reads: Blackoutthesystem.com Hello, #NoKings protesters—Americans and allies alike! From Nov. 27 (Thursday) to Dec. 2 (Tuesday), we are freezing out big business! Last election, billionaires decided that, if they couldn't be president, they could buy one. They were especially interested in doing so as Democrats began revving up anti-trust measures, intent on taking down economy-eating monopolies. So, as big business shoves their Black Friday sales in your face, let's show them we KNOW they are MORE than "in the black" in their ledgers and bending toward ultraviolet. They neither NEED nor DESERVE our help in getting to the end of the year if all they see our economy as is an opportunity for exploitation, not the sustenance of communities. So, this protest is pretty easy as long as you try to stick to a few simple rules: 1. If you have to shop, SHOP SMALL BUSINESS. Many small businesses are also hosting Black Friday sales, and many are genuinely trying to get "in the black"; these businesses are the ones the promotion was originally intended to help. 2. If you're getting takeout, SHOP LOCAL, FAMILY-OWNED restaurants. AND 3. Optional objective: Try to fuel your vehicle (gas or electric) beforehand and reduce the number of trips you make—this might mean rescheduling extra events or going to the old lockdown standby of virtual get-togethers.
November 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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tabbiewolf.bluestripedboxers.com
Happy Black Friday! The crowdfund is live, come grab a patch or sticker: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tab...
Congratulations, your project is live! Now spread the word about your project to help each other bring it to life. [Better a Pig Than A Fascist patch image]
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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wapplehouse.bsky.social
My pho guy closes his shop on Black Friday every year and just cooks hibachi out front all day for anyone that wants it for free
November 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
Just a reminder that as we boycott big business this weekend, we have a growing thread of amazing #smallbusiness owners and sales below the post! If you're a small business sort, feel free to join the thread. Today, we're grateful for so many cool people in the World striving for joy! 🥰
bleedinghearts.bsky.social BHeartsAid @bleedinghearts.bsky.social · 5d
Who says it's too cold to protest? After an amazing early November, let's keep the momentum going and show billionaires that buying a president and stealing from the economy is NOT the future of the United States of America!

#NoKings #MassBlackout #SupportSmallBusiness
Screencap of text that reads: Blackoutthesystem.com Hello, #NoKings protesters—Americans and allies alike! From Nov. 27 (Thursday) to Dec. 2 (Tuesday), we are freezing out big business! Last election, billionaires decided that, if they couldn't be president, they could buy one. They were especially interested in doing so as Democrats began revving up anti-trust measures, intent on taking down economy-eating monopolies. So, as big business shoves their Black Friday sales in your face, let's show them we KNOW they are MORE than "in the black" in their ledgers and bending toward ultraviolet. They neither NEED nor DESERVE our help in getting to the end of the year if all they see our economy as is an opportunity for exploitation, not the sustenance of communities. So, this protest is pretty easy as long as you try to stick to a few simple rules: 1. If you have to shop, SHOP SMALL BUSINESS. Many small businesses are also hosting Black Friday sales, and many are genuinely trying to get "in the black"; these businesses are the ones the promotion was originally intended to help. 2. If you're getting takeout, SHOP LOCAL, FAMILY-OWNED restaurants. AND 3. Optional objective: Try to fuel your vehicle (gas or electric) beforehand and reduce the number of trips you make—this might mean rescheduling extra events or going to the old lockdown standby of virtual get-togethers.
November 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
Where governments fail, communities rise 💖

#NoKings #NoICE
taiylersimone.bsky.social Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · 5d
When a small community learned ICE wrongfully detained a beloved neighbor, they collectively pushed for his release.

“When a lot of people get together, at least in my case, things are possible. Miracles happen,” Ruperto said.

Read my latest for @huffpost.com here
www.huffpost.com/entry/atlant...
A Community Refused To Back Down After ICE Wrongfully Detained A Beloved Neighbor — And Won A Major Victory
“Trump's dark America is not going to penetrate Atlantic Highlands,” Mayor Lori Hohenleitner said.
www.huffpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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robertgalbraith.bsky.social
Basically the UK judiciary is no longer truly independent. They're taking this judge off the case because he might rule against the government.

Starmer's sycophants need to stop threatening us with fascism under Reform: fascism is already here, wearing a Labour rosette.
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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acvalens.com
Spoke to my source familiar with internal workings at Mastercard. The holiday call campaign re payment processor censorship is working, there is a lot of pressure being felt from your calls. This is resulting in increased response times at a core moment for Mastercard due to the holiday season
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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bicicreta.bsky.social
General Heleno fez parte da ala que queria dar golpe dentro do golpe durante a ditadura militar brasileira. General Heleno cometeu atrocidades no Haiti. General Heleno queria dar outro golpe no Brasil. General Heleno finalmente foi preso hoje, se isso não é motivo pra comemorar, eu não sei o que é.
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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clancyny.bsky.social
Thread, today in St. Paul, Minnesota raid and attacks by federal agents.

Dana Thiede, KARE11:

"As word spread about the operation unfolding on Rose Ave., neighbors and activists calling themselves 'constitutional observers' streamed in, holding phones in the air to videotape what was unfolding."
Federal agents launch another operation in St. Paul
A witness said the number of agents "just kept growin' and growin' and growin," as did an angry crowd that was eventually sprayed with chemical irritants.
www.kare11.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
#Philippines #Relief
wck.org World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 5d
Throughout our #ChefsForPhilippines response, we’ve worked with local residents and restaurant partners to ensure meals reach the people who need them most. In Talisay, neighbors are making last-mile deliveries to elderly community members and families who cannot leave their homes to receive food.
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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scalzi.com
tech bro: i have made Artificial General Intelligence

programmer: you fucked up a perfectly good calculator is what you did. look at it. it's got anxiety
reckless.bsky.social nilay patel @reckless.bsky.social · 5d
I’ve been running around asking tech execs and academics if language was the same as intelligence for over a year now - and, well, it isn’t. @benjaminjriley.bsky.social explains how the bubble is built on ignoring cutting-edge research into the science of thought www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
Grateful to @blackoutthesystem.bsky.social for coordinating this effort! Find out more on their website:
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
Who says it's too cold to protest? After an amazing early November, let's keep the momentum going and show billionaires that buying a president and stealing from the economy is NOT the future of the United States of America!

#NoKings #MassBlackout #SupportSmallBusiness
Screencap of text that reads: Blackoutthesystem.com Hello, #NoKings protesters—Americans and allies alike! From Nov. 27 (Thursday) to Dec. 2 (Tuesday), we are freezing out big business! Last election, billionaires decided that, if they couldn't be president, they could buy one. They were especially interested in doing so as Democrats began revving up anti-trust measures, intent on taking down economy-eating monopolies. So, as big business shoves their Black Friday sales in your face, let's show them we KNOW they are MORE than "in the black" in their ledgers and bending toward ultraviolet. They neither NEED nor DESERVE our help in getting to the end of the year if all they see our economy as is an opportunity for exploitation, not the sustenance of communities. So, this protest is pretty easy as long as you try to stick to a few simple rules: 1. If you have to shop, SHOP SMALL BUSINESS. Many small businesses are also hosting Black Friday sales, and many are genuinely trying to get "in the black"; these businesses are the ones the promotion was originally intended to help. 2. If you're getting takeout, SHOP LOCAL, FAMILY-OWNED restaurants. AND 3. Optional objective: Try to fuel your vehicle (gas or electric) beforehand and reduce the number of trips you make—this might mean rescheduling extra events or going to the old lockdown standby of virtual get-togethers.
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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blackoutthesystem.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
When you do not protect the most vulnerable, what happens when you become vulnerable? Many believe the civil rights and liberties we're striving for are solely for "marginalized" peoples, but they are for COMMUNITIES that grow and change, as is the NATURE of HUMANITY.

#humanitarian #diversitystrong
radleybalko.bsky.social Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 5d
ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.

www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
British mum detained by ICE agents in California as six-month old baby and stunned husband watch on | LBC
Katie Paul, 33, was in the process of applying for a green card when she was ambushed by immigration agents
www.lbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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tinanguyen.bsky.social
I obtained a draft of the WH's executive order that would ban state AI laws via at least FOUR agencies

www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Here’s the Trump executive order that would ban state AI laws
Trump is launching an all-out broadside against states with strict AI regulations.
www.theverge.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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slotkin.senate.gov
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.

The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.

Don’t give up the ship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
Like many measures implemented in the US in the past year, this is a premature effort with no adequate preparation to prevent this from impacting the least equipped to navigate it—minimum wage earners, especially those in food service largely paid in tips.
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
Hey, #UK,
We saw this coming. It's never been "about the kids," but about controlling YOUR access to information and the GOVT'S access to your privacy. You guys have done some amazing voting this year, and we look forward to seeing you #vote this admin down as the time comes!
mikestabile.bsky.social Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 19d
The British government admits it is now monitoring VPNs use by UK residents. Regulator Ofcom has contracted with an AI-powered surveillance service to detect the number of citizens using VPNs to evade the Online Safety Act.

The UK tech minister has said a VPN ban is on the table.
Exclusive: Ofcom is monitoring VPNs following Online Safety Act. Here's how
Ignoring VPNs risks creating ineffective laws, but tracking them threatens people's privacy
www.techradar.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
Amazing thread 🥰

#food
wck.org World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 22d
Almost a year ago, the historic Palisades and Altadena wildfires blazed across Southern California. Today, WCK teams are still there, making sure communities have what they need to rebuild stronger. Learn more about what our #ChefsForCalifornia team has been up to in recent months.
November 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
bleedinghearts.bsky.social
#art #indigenous #blacksky #climateaction
roguechieftan.bsky.social jayson m porter @roguechieftan.bsky.social · 22d
I'm opening up a Black & Indigenous environmental art gallery
@umterps.bsky.social to help students navigate climate anxiety & other stresses that come with learning about environmental injustice & environmental racism. Please consider donating & coming to our fundraiser @framebridge.bsky.social!
November 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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vanderhoofy.bsky.social
if you liked this great story about how zohran's campaign and youth outreach, you should

1) donate to the gofundme started by TV's laid-off workers: www.gofundme.com/f/help-laido...

and 2) hire lex, who i genuinely believe is a generational talent as a politics writer
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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rainesford.bsky.social
It feels a bit weird to post right now in light of what has happened to @teenvogue.com and so much of the incredible team there. What sources shared here is important, & I’m grateful I got to work on this. I reported on how young people are being impacted by delays to SNAP: “It’s about survival.”
More Young People Will Go Hungry Without SNAP
“We’re trying to make it, but it’s been hard.”
www.teenvogue.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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phillewis.bsky.social
Democrat Johnny DuPree has won a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat, helping break the Republican Party’s supermajority for the first time in 13 years
Democrat Johnny DuPree Flips Republican-Held Mississippi Senate District in Pine Belt
Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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ohiocapitaljournal.com
Ohio food pantries reported a sharp increase in demand Monday as federal food assistance was cut by the Trump administration. One said strained resources might not last and made an appeal for donations. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/05/o...
Ohio pantries scramble as food assistance is disrupted • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio hunger fighters said food banks are slammed as the Trump administration disrupted food assistance to 1.45 million in the state.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM