It’s Ruby
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saturation with Tolkien spinoffs has somehow not prepared our culture for the arrival of dark lords bearing a gift that everyone becomes convinced they can wield to accomplish great things but just makes them dependent and start whispering about preciouses if you suggest just throwing it away
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
saturation with Tolkien spinoffs has somehow not prepared our culture for the arrival of dark lords bearing a gift that everyone becomes convinced they can wield to accomplish great things but just makes them dependent and start whispering about preciouses if you suggest just throwing it away
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my wife and her entire team were fired over Zoom from their program manager jobs at a local nonprofit Seattle hospital this Spring because Trump just stopped paying Medicaid reimbursements. and this is a relatively affluent urban center
we're really not prepared for what's coming
we're really not prepared for what's coming
As a direct result of President Trump's Big Ugly Bill, almost 300 jobs will be cut from Providence Swedish's First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, and Issaquah hospitals and clinics. These are not the only layoffs we've seen in our health care system in Washington state in recent months.
Providence Swedish to eliminate nearly 300 positions
The cuts will affect jobs at Providence Swedish’s First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard and Issaquah hospitals and nearby clinics.
www.seattletimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
my wife and her entire team were fired over Zoom from their program manager jobs at a local nonprofit Seattle hospital this Spring because Trump just stopped paying Medicaid reimbursements. and this is a relatively affluent urban center
we're really not prepared for what's coming
we're really not prepared for what's coming
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Chicago has had one 9/11 worth of people disappeared since the attacks began in September. Los Angeles has had two 9/11s since June.
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Chicago has had one 9/11 worth of people disappeared since the attacks began in September. Los Angeles has had two 9/11s since June.
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
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“Fuck you. You’re not even real Minnesotans. You’re all from Canada.”
A real thing a federal agent yelled in my face today when I asked if he liked his job after they had hauled my wife away.
Clearly far *FAR* from the most important thing that happened today but, wtf? Weird shit.
A real thing a federal agent yelled in my face today when I asked if he liked his job after they had hauled my wife away.
Clearly far *FAR* from the most important thing that happened today but, wtf? Weird shit.
November 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
“Fuck you. You’re not even real Minnesotans. You’re all from Canada.”
A real thing a federal agent yelled in my face today when I asked if he liked his job after they had hauled my wife away.
Clearly far *FAR* from the most important thing that happened today but, wtf? Weird shit.
A real thing a federal agent yelled in my face today when I asked if he liked his job after they had hauled my wife away.
Clearly far *FAR* from the most important thing that happened today but, wtf? Weird shit.
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I am often struck, and deeply distressed, by the seeming uninterest of self-appointed guardians of Holocaust memory in the lives and voices of the martyrs, who lived and wrote and spoke (often in Yiddish). They are not anonymous, and I think to anonymise them is to participate in the Nazi project
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I am often struck, and deeply distressed, by the seeming uninterest of self-appointed guardians of Holocaust memory in the lives and voices of the martyrs, who lived and wrote and spoke (often in Yiddish). They are not anonymous, and I think to anonymise them is to participate in the Nazi project
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lot of people on this app seem really committed to the notion that nothing damaging will come out of the Epstein files.
let yourself hope a little! it’s free!
let yourself hope a little! it’s free!
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
lot of people on this app seem really committed to the notion that nothing damaging will come out of the Epstein files.
let yourself hope a little! it’s free!
let yourself hope a little! it’s free!
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Hello hello friends, I just got a call back from the HCL director regarding the message I left for him yesterday. Overall, pretty positive results? 1/?
If you’re pro-Palestine and live near the Hennepin County library Ridgedale branch they could use your support. People are celebrating getting that library to take down display related to Palestine. I don’t wanna link to it but here’s a couple screenshots
November 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Hello hello friends, I just got a call back from the HCL director regarding the message I left for him yesterday. Overall, pretty positive results? 1/?
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RIP Sister JoAnn Persch, immigrant advocate who, alongside Sister Pat Murphy, prayed the Rosary in English & Spanish every Friday outside Broadview ICE, no matter what **since 2007** She was still attempting to minister to people inside Broadview Nov. 1. Legend 💚 blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/18/s...
Sister JoAnn Persch, Trailblazing Immigrant Rights Activist, Dies At 91
Sister JoAnn Persch spent decades with the Sisters of Mercy, fighting for immigrant and refugee rights in Chicago and across the country. She prayed the rosary outside the Broadview ICE facility every...
blockclubchicago.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
RIP Sister JoAnn Persch, immigrant advocate who, alongside Sister Pat Murphy, prayed the Rosary in English & Spanish every Friday outside Broadview ICE, no matter what **since 2007** She was still attempting to minister to people inside Broadview Nov. 1. Legend 💚 blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/18/s...
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I really appreciated this moment—people successfully convincing neighbors not to participate in a fascist project.
A large group of protesters went over to have a friendly chat with the tow truck drivers, who opted to leave without towing any cars.
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I really appreciated this moment—people successfully convincing neighbors not to participate in a fascist project.
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Tonight I learned that the voice behind the Robin Hood Fox was ONE OF US
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Tonight I learned that the voice behind the Robin Hood Fox was ONE OF US
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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The 440 3M Aura masks being sold by Woot for $29 (!) arrived at my house and somewhat to my surprise, they do actually appear to be genuine.
The box is gigantic and I think they’re pretty close to expiration date (probably why they’re offloading them), but at that price they’re worth the dice roll
The box is gigantic and I think they’re pretty close to expiration date (probably why they’re offloading them), but at that price they’re worth the dice roll
3M Aura Particulate Respirator 9205+, N95, Pack of 440 Disposable Respirators, Individually Wrapped, 3 Panel Flat Fold Design Allows for Facial Movements, Comfortable, NIOSH Approved
Product Description 3M Particulate Respirator 9205 plus, N95 is a disposable particulate respirator that is designed to help provide reliable respiratory protection of at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non oil based particles. The lightweight, three panel designed respirator helps provide quality, reliable, and convenient worker respiratory protection. 3M uses a variety of innovative technologies and features to help you meet your respiratory protection and comfort needs. 3M`s proprietary filter media, 3M Advanced Electret Media, filters dust and other particles, while allowing for easy breathing. The soft inner material provides added comfort while the soft nose foam and adjustable nose clip help provide a custom seal. Unique features to the Aura Series Particulate Respirators include: sculpted nose panel that follows the contours of your nose allowing more room for eyewear, embossed top panel that is designed to help reduce the fogging of eyewear from warm, moist exhaled air, and innovative chin tab designed for ease of positioning, donning, and adjustment. The unique three panel flat fold design is collapse resistant and its individual packaging allows for easy storage prior to use. Warning: Respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions provided as a part of the product packaging. Follow all local regulations. ;www.3m.com. Manufacturer Contact Information www.3m.com
amzn.to
November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The 440 3M Aura masks being sold by Woot for $29 (!) arrived at my house and somewhat to my surprise, they do actually appear to be genuine.
The box is gigantic and I think they’re pretty close to expiration date (probably why they’re offloading them), but at that price they’re worth the dice roll
The box is gigantic and I think they’re pretty close to expiration date (probably why they’re offloading them), but at that price they’re worth the dice roll
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$1,800 to go and the night is young! Come on, internet, we can do this. Scarleteen's sex ed and direct services are essential in an era of misinformation and they require real humans who bring years of experience and compassion to their work. Health educators should have access to health care.
Today is my birthday. I would like many things but from you specifically I want $2,500 for @scarleteen.com's annual fundraiser, which is supporting staff & volunteer healthcare this year. We need $2,500 to unlock a $10,000 match and this would really make my day! Donate to my campaign page here.
Scarleteen Staff and Volunteer Healthcare Fund
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www.classy.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
$1,800 to go and the night is young! Come on, internet, we can do this. Scarleteen's sex ed and direct services are essential in an era of misinformation and they require real humans who bring years of experience and compassion to their work. Health educators should have access to health care.
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math textbook covers for some reason:
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
math textbook covers for some reason:
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hey instead of reading and sharing some book that sucks by a woman in love with an insane corpse who neither deserves nor needs the coverage, why not instead buy and read MY book. due to me being normal simplicitybook.xyz
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
hey instead of reading and sharing some book that sucks by a woman in love with an insane corpse who neither deserves nor needs the coverage, why not instead buy and read MY book. due to me being normal simplicitybook.xyz
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79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
Sanford grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in U.S.
Paul Bojerski never gained official residency, but he checked in regularly with ICE for years. Then in July, at age 79, he was detained and sent to Alligator Alcatraz.
www.orlandosentinel.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
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it's kinda gross to use photos of paul and sheila wellstone next to this "we're a brand!" stuff, why would you want to make the DFL more like a corporation?
democrats OUT of our farmer labor party!!
democrats OUT of our farmer labor party!!
November 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
it's kinda gross to use photos of paul and sheila wellstone next to this "we're a brand!" stuff, why would you want to make the DFL more like a corporation?
democrats OUT of our farmer labor party!!
democrats OUT of our farmer labor party!!
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Why is Link still banned?
Is it because he embarrassed Bluesky's CEO after she followed another anti-trans hate monger while she went on a three-day meltdown mocking trans users and their safety concerns on Bluesky?
Is it because he embarrassed Bluesky's CEO after she followed another anti-trans hate monger while she went on a three-day meltdown mocking trans users and their safety concerns on Bluesky?
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Why is Link still banned?
Is it because he embarrassed Bluesky's CEO after she followed another anti-trans hate monger while she went on a three-day meltdown mocking trans users and their safety concerns on Bluesky?
Is it because he embarrassed Bluesky's CEO after she followed another anti-trans hate monger while she went on a three-day meltdown mocking trans users and their safety concerns on Bluesky?
of the things i can say on the internet: all borders are deeply immoral and people deserve complete freedom of movement
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
of the things i can say on the internet: all borders are deeply immoral and people deserve complete freedom of movement
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Punishment doesn’t work. A justice system based on the idea of punching a bad person until they’re good is flawed from the base.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Punishment doesn’t work. A justice system based on the idea of punching a bad person until they’re good is flawed from the base.
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Anyone who’s ever used emergency contraception or gains peace of mind by even having it on hand owes Dr Camp a debt of gratitude. What a force.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
Sharon Camp, Mother of the ‘Plan B’ Contraceptive Pill, Dies at 81
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Anyone who’s ever used emergency contraception or gains peace of mind by even having it on hand owes Dr Camp a debt of gratitude. What a force.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
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but that there are so many people who will just ingest and vomit out these same disgusting talking points -- "sorry no, we cannot have SPEAK in our school library, think of the children, but was Epstein *that* bad? I mean, 15 isn't the same as 5"
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 AM
but that there are so many people who will just ingest and vomit out these same disgusting talking points -- "sorry no, we cannot have SPEAK in our school library, think of the children, but was Epstein *that* bad? I mean, 15 isn't the same as 5"
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they’re not just trying to keep ~dangerous~ ~hardcore~ ~weird~ shit off the internet (which, you know, also should be allowed). They’re coming for any display of sexuality that they can’t use to harm people
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
they’re not just trying to keep ~dangerous~ ~hardcore~ ~weird~ shit off the internet (which, you know, also should be allowed). They’re coming for any display of sexuality that they can’t use to harm people