@davidluke.bsky.social
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National Day of Action to support federal workers and federal services. The union guy who shared this with me said he expected a lot of federal employees to show up at the San Francisco version (more below), which is at 999 Van Ness/ the Tesla dealership here.
actionnetwork.org/forms/federa...
actionnetwork.org/forms/federa...
Federal Services Are Under Attack: Fight Back!
Federal workers keep America running—now we need your support. We make sure Social Security checks arrive, veterans get care, and disaster victims get help. But Musk wants to fire the people keeping y...
actionnetwork.org
February 17, 2025 at 5:32 AM
National Day of Action to support federal workers and federal services. The union guy who shared this with me said he expected a lot of federal employees to show up at the San Francisco version (more below), which is at 999 Van Ness/ the Tesla dealership here.
actionnetwork.org/forms/federa...
actionnetwork.org/forms/federa...
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“Get in losers. We’re getting polio.”
November 29, 2024 at 2:07 AM
“Get in losers. We’re getting polio.”
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Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month. A year later, nearly half of participants said they had housing.
Participants in Denver's basic-income program reported having more-secure housing, though results were similar in the trial and control groups.
www.businessinsider.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
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This needs to be said, loud, and often.
November 25, 2024 at 5:20 PM
This needs to be said, loud, and often.
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"Meditation does not have to be hard labor. Just allow your body and mind to rest like an animal in the forest. Don't struggle. There is no need to attain anything."
-Thich Nhat Hahn
-Thich Nhat Hahn
November 24, 2024 at 2:52 PM
"Meditation does not have to be hard labor. Just allow your body and mind to rest like an animal in the forest. Don't struggle. There is no need to attain anything."
-Thich Nhat Hahn
-Thich Nhat Hahn
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You knew how the right wing dehumanizes and demonizes trans people? What if we did that with billionaires? That might be a winning message.
November 24, 2024 at 2:22 PM
You knew how the right wing dehumanizes and demonizes trans people? What if we did that with billionaires? That might be a winning message.
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The campaign was a response to staff cuts and unsafe practices after local hospitals were bought out by a conglomerate.
10,000 Michigan Nurses to Join Teamsters After Largest Union Election in Years
The campaign was a response to staff cuts and unsafe practices after local hospitals were bought out by a conglomerate.
truthout.org
November 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM
The campaign was a response to staff cuts and unsafe practices after local hospitals were bought out by a conglomerate.
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One thing I find interesting about the echo chamber complaint is that an echo chamber just won a presidential election.
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.
November 23, 2024 at 1:29 AM
One thing I find interesting about the echo chamber complaint is that an echo chamber just won a presidential election.
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
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From plans to wreck the NLRB to the impending assault on immigrants, Trump will undermine unions from all sides. @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social speaks about the oncoming attacks on organized labor with Jimmy Williams, general president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
Union president explains the existential threat Trump poses to organized labor—and how we fight back
From plans to wreck the NLRB to the impending assault on immigrants, Trump's policies will undermine unions from all sides. We speak about the oncoming attacks on organized labor with Jimmy Williams, ...
therealnews.com
November 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM
From plans to wreck the NLRB to the impending assault on immigrants, Trump will undermine unions from all sides. @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social speaks about the oncoming attacks on organized labor with Jimmy Williams, general president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
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doctor dog treating sick cat, 15th century
November 22, 2024 at 10:32 PM
doctor dog treating sick cat, 15th century
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November 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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How bathroom bans actually work.
November 21, 2024 at 12:19 PM
How bathroom bans actually work.
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Tonight is probably one of the worst mental health crisis in the trans community I've ever seen. It's bleak. So many people are in crisis and I'm scared I'm going to wake up tomorrow and have lost friends.
Please reach out to your trans friends and family. They could use some love.
Please reach out to your trans friends and family. They could use some love.
November 21, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Tonight is probably one of the worst mental health crisis in the trans community I've ever seen. It's bleak. So many people are in crisis and I'm scared I'm going to wake up tomorrow and have lost friends.
Please reach out to your trans friends and family. They could use some love.
Please reach out to your trans friends and family. They could use some love.
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Clemency works. Clemency heals. Clemency saves lives.
With just over 60 days left in his presidency, President Biden must use his clemency authority to confront mass incarceration & reunite families.
I joined Representatives Clyburn, Gay Scanlon, Omar & our advocates to call him to do just that.
With just over 60 days left in his presidency, President Biden must use his clemency authority to confront mass incarceration & reunite families.
I joined Representatives Clyburn, Gay Scanlon, Omar & our advocates to call him to do just that.
November 21, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Clemency works. Clemency heals. Clemency saves lives.
With just over 60 days left in his presidency, President Biden must use his clemency authority to confront mass incarceration & reunite families.
I joined Representatives Clyburn, Gay Scanlon, Omar & our advocates to call him to do just that.
With just over 60 days left in his presidency, President Biden must use his clemency authority to confront mass incarceration & reunite families.
I joined Representatives Clyburn, Gay Scanlon, Omar & our advocates to call him to do just that.
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"These people [the disabled], the cost, they should just die... William doesn't recognize you, he should just die."
Donald Trump, speaking to his nephew Fred Trump, about Fred's disabled son, as well as about disabled people in general!
From my interview with Fred Trump: zeteo.com/p/disabled-p...
Donald Trump, speaking to his nephew Fred Trump, about Fred's disabled son, as well as about disabled people in general!
From my interview with Fred Trump: zeteo.com/p/disabled-p...
'Disabled People Should Just Die’: Trump’s Nephew Recounts Shocking Conversations with His Uncle
Fred Trump III shares with Mehdi his deep knowledge of the president-elect, including the possibility of four years of revenge.
zeteo.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:51 PM
"These people [the disabled], the cost, they should just die... William doesn't recognize you, he should just die."
Donald Trump, speaking to his nephew Fred Trump, about Fred's disabled son, as well as about disabled people in general!
From my interview with Fred Trump: zeteo.com/p/disabled-p...
Donald Trump, speaking to his nephew Fred Trump, about Fred's disabled son, as well as about disabled people in general!
From my interview with Fred Trump: zeteo.com/p/disabled-p...
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14,000 public transit and municipal workers in Philly may join forces for a coordinated strike (!!) that would shut down the city. Remember, strikes are supposed to be disruptive—and we can blame the bosses who refused to come to the table with a fair deal. www.inquirer.com/transportati...
Leaders of three Philadelphia unions met to discuss a possible strike of about 14,000 workers in transit and city services
Transport Workers Union Local 234, AFSCME District Council 33 and SMART-Transportation Division Local 1594 met Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a synchronized work stoppage.
www.inquirer.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM
14,000 public transit and municipal workers in Philly may join forces for a coordinated strike (!!) that would shut down the city. Remember, strikes are supposed to be disruptive—and we can blame the bosses who refused to come to the table with a fair deal. www.inquirer.com/transportati...
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Not a landslide. Not even a majority of the country.
Updated popular vote count per Cook Political Report
Trump 76,666,332 (49.93%)
Harris 74,086,596 (48.25%)
Trump 76,666,332 (49.93%)
Harris 74,086,596 (48.25%)
November 20, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Not a landslide. Not even a majority of the country.
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SEIU, One of the largest unions in the U.S., has thrown its weight behind Sen. Bernie Sanders’s bid this week to block a huge tranche of weapons sales to Israel amid its genocide in Gaza.
SEIU, One of the Largest Unions in the US, Backs Sanders Bid to Block Israel Arms Deal
The Senate is slated to vote on the landmark resolutions on Wednesday.
truthout.org
November 19, 2024 at 9:07 PM
SEIU, One of the largest unions in the U.S., has thrown its weight behind Sen. Bernie Sanders’s bid this week to block a huge tranche of weapons sales to Israel amid its genocide in Gaza.
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For the first time this week, as the counting of all votes continues, Trump’s total of the popular vote has fallen below 50%. (Source: CNN)
November 19, 2024 at 11:42 PM
For the first time this week, as the counting of all votes continues, Trump’s total of the popular vote has fallen below 50%. (Source: CNN)
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Hey Bluesky, I am excited by all the energy coalescing on this platform. It seems like a place for strategic thinking, which we badly need.
A few initial thoughts:
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A few initial thoughts:
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November 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Hey Bluesky, I am excited by all the energy coalescing on this platform. It seems like a place for strategic thinking, which we badly need.
A few initial thoughts:
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A few initial thoughts:
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I post about politics, climate, feminism, but also poetry and beauty because we have to remember what we're for, as well as what we're against.
November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
I post about politics, climate, feminism, but also poetry and beauty because we have to remember what we're for, as well as what we're against.