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Erin Tripp
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Applied mathematician, assistant professor, knitter.
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jmijin.bsky.social
Some links to support people in Jamaica (from someone in JA). please boost

1. www.foodforthepoorja.org

2. theafj.org

3. (if you want to give to the govt) supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=PAdGR...
Food For The Poor Jamaica
Food for the Poor Jamaica
www.foodforthepoorja.org
November 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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jaywillis.net
Pleading with the Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee to ask Josh Divine at his confirmation hearing tomorrow if he still believes homosexuality is morally equivalent to bestiality, or that Christians are "obligated ethically to impose their beliefs on others." I do not ask for much.
Meet Josh Divine, the Trump Judicial Nominee Who Argued Christians Are “Obligated Ethically to Impose Their Beliefs On Others”
As an opinion columnist for his college newspaper, Josh Divine never encountered a right-wing culture war he wouldn’t fight.
ballsandstrikes.org
June 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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aclu.org
If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.
Black graphic with text: "Know Your Protest Rights. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo. Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.
April 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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fedworkersunited.bsky.social
Instead of being intimidated into “resigning” by the world’s richest man, we’re going to stand up and make our voices heard.

On Wednesday, February 19th, join fellow federal employees and community supporters across the country for a Save Our Services day of action.
Text explaining how people can get involved in the Feb 19 day of action: On February 19th, wear red, white, and/or blue If you’re a federal worker, take a group photo with your colleagues (or on your own!) with signs about how your work benefits the public. If you’re a community supporter, take a photo with a sign about how you benefit from federal services. Post your photos online with the hashtag #SaveOurServices.
February 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
erntripp.bsky.social
✨Bessie✨
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January 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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borderless.bsky.social
Fuck it. Trans folks need MATERIAL SUPPORT.

@distributeaid.org is launching an HRT Harm Reduction Toolkit that provides 1 year of medical supplies needed to take injection-based HRT. We were planning to go live in January, but I'm not waiting.

Fund the kits here: distributeaid.org/hrt-harm-red...
HRT - Harm Reduction Toolkit A white first aid kit icon with a pastel pink cross, overlaid onto a pastel blue background. Distribute Aid Logo Link to the fundraiser (available in the post text).
December 14, 2024 at 2:09 AM
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distributeaid.org
We are proud to announce support for #LA #MutualAid groups serving the 180,000 people displaced by the #LAFires!

Over the past week we have organized a regular aid route that will deliver one full truck each week to sustain the local response.

Help us keep it running: distributeaid.org/la-fires
A flier explaining how Distribute Aid’s LA Fires response works. Title: Fight the Fires, Know the Needs, Fill the Trucks Distribute Aid is delivering a weekly shipment to LA mutual aid groups. Here’s how it works: 1. You can collect aid in UT or any surrouding state. 2. Aid will be staged at the Salt Lake City aid hub. 3. Aid will be delivered to Los Angeles on a weekly semi-truck run. Email [hello@distributeaid.org](mailto:hello@distributeaid.org) if you’d like to fundraise to send the next truck! See the next graphic for how to collect and send aid. Donate link: distributeaid.org/la-fires The Distribute Aid Logo A flier explaining how Distribute Aid’s LA Fires response works. Title: Fight the Fires, Know the Needs, Fill the Trucks Distribute Aid is delivering a weekly shipment to LA mutual aid groups. 1. Collect Aid - please contact [donate-aid@distributeaid.org](mailto:donate-aid@distributeaid.org) to get a list of the latest needs and coordinate with us before starting your collection. We will work with your team to target specific needs, and reserve space at the staging hub and on the truck to LA for you. 2. Shipment Staging - our partners, Lifting Hands International, are staging aid at their warehousing hub in Salt Lake City from the surrounding region to support the LA Fires. They can accept deliveries, and our logistics team has the capacity to pickup 12 pallets from one surrounding state each week. 3. Delivery & Distribution - The Distribute Aid logistics team is coordinating a weekly delivery of a full truck of 26 pallets from Salt Lake City to LA hubs each week (2x per week surge capacity). The aid is delivered to Community Solidarity Project’s hub in LA, where they and Mutual Aid Disaster Relief are able to resupply frontline grassroots organizations for the duration of the crisis. Email [hello@distributeaid.org](mailto:hello@distributeaid.org) if you’d like to fundraise to send the next truck! Donate link: distributeaid.org/la-fires The Distribute Aid Logo A flier explaining the needs in LA. Title: Fight the Fires, Know the Needs, Fill the Trucks Distribute Aid is delivering a weekly shipment to LA mutual aid groups. Priority needs: - First Aid Kits x 1,000 - N95 Masks x 100,000 - P100 Respirators x 5,000 Emerging needs: - Boxes x 10,000 - Phone Charging Cords - Feminine Hygiene Products See the latest needs here: distributeaid.org/la-fires/needs Email [hello@distributeaid.org](mailto:hello@distributeaid.org) if you’d like to fundraise to send the next truck! Donate link: distributeaid.org/la-fires The Distribute Aid Logo A flier explaining how to donate to Distribute Aid’s LA Fires response. Title: Fight the Fires, Know the Needs, Fill the Trucks The situation is rapidly evolving and we will try to target each shipment to address emerging needs. We’ve secured free trucking, which means your donation goes 3x as far! - $25 sends 10 boxes - $50 ships 1 pallet of aid - $100 covers forklift / box truck rentals - $1,000 delivers a full truck load Your donation will support our field coordinator in LA, reimburse our volunteer semi-truck drivers for gas, and contribute towards packaging and other operational costs. Donate today: distributeaid.org/la-fires Logos of our partners on this response: - Distribute Aid - Community Solidarity Project - Lifting Hands International - Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
January 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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mcsweeneys.net
"I believe our best chance at preserving the integrity and dignity of our tradition is to return to our Pythagorean roots. We should become a cult."
An Open Letter to the Mathematical Community
Dear colleagues, There is no escaping the widespread dissatisfaction within modern academia. With neoliberal upper management, bloated administrati...
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January 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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abeba.bsky.social
yes, the quality, size, & representatives of your training data does to some extent impact the performance of your system. but that's far from the whole story. automation by its very nature forces quantification and most social, cultural, political phenomena resist quantification

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November 24, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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waiterich.bsky.social
Remember: change can seem impossible for a very very long time, and then it isn’t anymore
johnmoe.bsky.social John Moe @johnmoe.bsky.social · Aug 1
If you're a young person, it might be hard to really understand this but the whole world used to smell like cigarettes.
August 2, 2024 at 1:36 AM
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January 3, 2024 at 6:11 AM