Sparkle Pigeon
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The largest meta study on the Housing First method found that housing a homeless individual or family reduces the societal cost per person per year from an average of $35,500 to $16,479. The study's authors concluded it costs 1.8 times as much to be cruel to the homeless than it does to be kind.
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The largest meta study on the Housing First method found that housing a homeless individual or family reduces the societal cost per person per year from an average of $35,500 to $16,479. The study's authors concluded it costs 1.8 times as much to be cruel to the homeless than it does to be kind.
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That’s not just a White House demolition. That’s Southern-style middle-finger politics in action.
November 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
That’s not just a White House demolition. That’s Southern-style middle-finger politics in action.
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“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.”
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
October 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.”
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
When your corporate product safety lawyer didn’t get to review your ad.
October 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
When your corporate product safety lawyer didn’t get to review your ad.
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On network TV morning shows, I saw stories on demolition of East Wing of the White House, but nothing on Pentagon's press corps replaced w/more than 60 Trump supporting, MAGA-aligned outlets. My concern: This is a dry run for the White House Press Corps. https://loom.ly/4PS579o
The Pentagon’s new press corps — journalists or advocates? - Poynter
When real reporters walked out, the Pentagon handed press badges to the MyPillow crowd and MAGA influencers
www.poynter.org
October 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On network TV morning shows, I saw stories on demolition of East Wing of the White House, but nothing on Pentagon's press corps replaced w/more than 60 Trump supporting, MAGA-aligned outlets. My concern: This is a dry run for the White House Press Corps. https://loom.ly/4PS579o
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Don't you dare think or say 'Well, that could never happen here' – it's happening.
Breaking: Text messages of Young Republican groups across the country have just been leaked.
They talk about putting Democrats in “gas chambers,” attacking “Jews,” calling Black people “watermelon people,” calling to “rape” their enemies, and bringing back slavery.
They talk about putting Democrats in “gas chambers,” attacking “Jews,” calling Black people “watermelon people,” calling to “rape” their enemies, and bringing back slavery.
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Don't you dare think or say 'Well, that could never happen here' – it's happening.
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after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
October 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
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Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."
October 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."
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Here's an angle for ALL journalists: Never write the fake-word "antifa" again. Every reference to it in a legit news story should spell the phrase out fully: "anti-fascist." I'm pretty sure Strunk & White's "The Elements of Style" would've advised the same. And it's a LOT clearer to your readers.
October 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Here's an angle for ALL journalists: Never write the fake-word "antifa" again. Every reference to it in a legit news story should spell the phrase out fully: "anti-fascist." I'm pretty sure Strunk & White's "The Elements of Style" would've advised the same. And it's a LOT clearer to your readers.
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Politico reporting OSC nominee Ingrassia changed TDY reservations so a junior female employee had to share a hotel room with him (big misconduct). Woman filed a complaint but then withdrew fearing retaliation.
OSC is the office that protects whistleblowers
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
OSC is the office that protects whistleblowers
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Trump watchdog pick faces scrutiny after hotel incident with female colleague
Paul Ingrassia has been investigated for allegedly harassing a lower-ranking colleague, according to administration officials. Fearing retaliation, the woman later withdrew a complaint, and Ingrassia ...
www.politico.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Politico reporting OSC nominee Ingrassia changed TDY reservations so a junior female employee had to share a hotel room with him (big misconduct). Woman filed a complaint but then withdrew fearing retaliation.
OSC is the office that protects whistleblowers
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
OSC is the office that protects whistleblowers
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
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according to an immigration attorney representing several arrested workers, ICE agents chose to arrest the Korean workers to fulfill the quota of 3,000 daily immigrant arrests set by Stephen Miller www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
Stephen Miller’s Quota Likely Drove Korean Arrests In Immigration Raid
When ICE agents arrested over 300 Korean workers at a Georgia battery plant, a daily immigrant arrest quota was likely on their minds.
www.forbes.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
according to an immigration attorney representing several arrested workers, ICE agents chose to arrest the Korean workers to fulfill the quota of 3,000 daily immigrant arrests set by Stephen Miller www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
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Those darn violent leftists! 🤪
September 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Those darn violent leftists! 🤪
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‘Tis a beautiful thing.
He absolutely LOVES the #WorldBollardAssociation
September 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
‘Tis a beautiful thing.
Timeline cleanse:
September 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Timeline cleanse:
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Two of my favorite thinkers on authoritarianism — @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social and @marceldirsus.com — in this shared post. "The takeover of the police, the [DC] streets... could also be seen as actions taken to heighten the chance of operational success when and if it is time for the next power grab."
Why Trump Might Want ICE To Be His Private Militia
Seeing ICE as a coup-proofing corps
open.substack.com
September 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Two of my favorite thinkers on authoritarianism — @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social and @marceldirsus.com — in this shared post. "The takeover of the police, the [DC] streets... could also be seen as actions taken to heighten the chance of operational success when and if it is time for the next power grab."
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I want to see literal( a Vance word) proof naming the 11 men/terrorists, were they all men? The quantity and type of drugs being transported. Was any warning given? Any communication at all? How were these men identified as cartel members before the strike?
September 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I want to see literal( a Vance word) proof naming the 11 men/terrorists, were they all men? The quantity and type of drugs being transported. Was any warning given? Any communication at all? How were these men identified as cartel members before the strike?
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People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
www.propublica.org
August 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
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Your Fall 2025 look: The Eyes. The Ears. The Whiskers. The Floof.
#cats #BlueskyCats #gato #CatsOfBluesky #tgif #photography
#cats #BlueskyCats #gato #CatsOfBluesky #tgif #photography
August 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Your Fall 2025 look: The Eyes. The Ears. The Whiskers. The Floof.
#cats #BlueskyCats #gato #CatsOfBluesky #tgif #photography
#cats #BlueskyCats #gato #CatsOfBluesky #tgif #photography
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We don't tax the rich so we don't have funding for critical public infrastructure so we have to rely on the rich to for critical services which makes the rich richer while public services degrade which increases our reliance on the rich so we don't tax the rich and don't have funding for critical pu
August 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
We don't tax the rich so we don't have funding for critical public infrastructure so we have to rely on the rich to for critical services which makes the rich richer while public services degrade which increases our reliance on the rich so we don't tax the rich and don't have funding for critical pu