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jswatz.bsky.social
Choose you role models well, kids! @dankennedy.net dropping wisdom. dankennedy.net/2025/11/22/m...
Marisa Kabas is the alternative to wallowing in Olivia Nuzzi’s tale of dysfunction and deceit
Colby Hall’s Mediaite commentary about Olivia Nuzzi is winning a lot of praise. The redoubtable Jay Rosen goes so far as to call it “the best thing I have read about her.” Sign up…
dankennedy.net
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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sesmith.lol
High Country News consistently has fantastic Indigenous reporting! Here's a lovely read on heavy metal on the Blackfeet reservation.
Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation - High Country News
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
www.hcn.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
sweetempiretime.bsky.social
Seeing quite a few people still posting Spotify links and am thinking not enough people have heard that they're pushing ICE recruitment ads.
The CEO also invested tons in an AI weapons company.

Share this info with people you know and if you're going to stream pick a less evil alternative.
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
sweetempiretime.bsky.social
Amp dog
Black and White border collie dog sprawled out on back and appearing to snarl in front of guitar amp.
November 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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alexdecampi.bsky.social
USAians, if you don’t already know about Too Good To Go, you should check it out.

It’s a free app that works with local restaurants & bakeries to help them sell (at steep discounts) unsold food at the end of the day—and helps you find cheap good food

apps.apple.com/us/app/too-g...
Too Good To Go: End Food Waste App - App Store
Download Too Good To Go: End Food Waste by Too Good To Go on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Too Good To Go:…
apps.apple.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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borderless.bsky.social
Want to help trans people access their healthcare?

We've produced these kits in Nashville, Austin, and LA.

Right now we're pushing to complete 1,000 more in 4 additional cities before the end of the year. All in collaboration with trans-led groups who distribute directly to their communities.
borderless.bsky.social borderless @borderless.bsky.social · Dec 14
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).
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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theflytrapmedia.com
WE ARE 19 SUBS AWAY FROM BEING FUNDED FOR THE NEXT YEAR!!! ANOTHER YEAR OF FEMINIST CRITICISM AND JOURNALISM! PLUS WE ARE REPRINTING BITCH MAGAZINE!!! the-flytrap.ghost.io/chomp
The Flytrap
Feminist cultural criticism against the algorithm
the-flytrap.ghost.io
November 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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ryan.wubrgsky.org
With the government shutdown, and SNAP benefits set to lapse for 42 million people nationwide, food bank donations are more important than ever before. I’ll be doing a giveaway this month to help the effort. Each donation of $10 will be good for an entry to win a Warhammer 40K Battlebox! (1/2)
November 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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theoriginalkep.bsky.social
🎃 HALLOWEEN RELEASE BLOODBATH

I sifted through the mountain of this year’s Halloween releases and picked six (six six) of them that you need to hear. Behold, read, enjoy:

noobheavy.com/halloween-bl...
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
sweetempiretime.bsky.social
Just cancel it and move on to Tidal or one of the other options. This shouldn't be an "until they remove certain ads, artists, podcasts" thing. They've had numerous chances to do better and each time they double down on being shittier.
leahgreenberg.bsky.social Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · Oct 28
OK folks, here's the deal. Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads and has ignored asks to stop. It's time to tell them we won't stream fascism - by cancelling our subscriptions. Here's how to get started: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
October 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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somewhereinatx.bsky.social
@kutnews.bsky.social has a calculator on their website.

"How much would you pay in city property taxes if Prop Q passes?"
www.kut.org/politics/202...
Screenshot of KUT website with calculator. Property valuation: $400,000 Property taxes under Prop Q: $2,296 Property taxes if Prop Q fails: $2,110 You would pay $186 more in city taxes if Prop Q passes
October 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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benjithebrewer.bsky.social
I'm not attempting to yuck anyone's yum here, or tell you how you should spend your money, but...

In place of one of the Secret Lairs that drop tomorrow, maybe consider helping out a local food bank or shelter with the $ cost of whatever you would buy.

Or get your Lairs and still donate!
October 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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jessicawluther.com
I'm really struck by how many HELL NOs the Austin Chronicle's voting guide gave to proposed Texas state constitutional amendments that are on the ballot this year. Please VOTE against this stuff if you live in Texas. PLEASE. www.austinchronicle.com/topic/electi...
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 2025 Election • The Austin Chronicle
The Chronicle Editorial Board offers the following endorsements ahead of early voting (Oct. 20-31). On the ballot this fall: a tax rate increase for the city of Austin (Prop Q) and 17 proposed amendme...
www.austinchronicle.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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jael.bsky.social
hi it would mean the world to me if you listened to my band Ekko Astral’s debut album “pink balloons” & if you like it tell yr friends ok thanks love u 💞✌️
pink balloons - YouTube
youtube.com
June 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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unsummonedskull.bsky.social
#edh #magicthegathering:
Taking interest in Boros Beats Breast Cancer; the sign-up form will go out to anyone expressing interest.

There will be various pods throughout October; if you have a Boros deck, want to build one, or just hate Breast Cancer, reply here or DM me!
October 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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magic.wizards.com
Wizards of the Coast is hosting a Twitch stream to support Trans Lifeline, a hotline and non-profit organization offering direct support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

Tune in to twitch.tv/magic on Oct 4th at 10am PT to play games with us and support!
Promotional graphic with a purple and blue fantasy-themed background and crystal-like formations. The image features two logos: the Wizards of the Coast logo in rainbow gradient colors on the left, and the Trans Lifeline logo in white on the right. Large bold text in the center reads: “Support Trans Lifeline.” Below, smaller text says “Tune in Oct 4” next to the Twitch logo.
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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jael.bsky.social
NO ONE has replied yet. pls help signal boost, make someone’s day
September 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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drewscanlon.bsky.social
Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.

If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!

Donate at blinkingguy.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
sweetempiretime.bsky.social
This is today Austin! Go check out some live music or shop/eat at one of the participating businesses to support healthcare for local musicians.
austinmermaid.bsky.social Liz Ahern 🌈🧜🏼‍♀️🇲🇽🍉 @austinmermaid.bsky.social · Sep 23
The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians music festival is tomorrow!🎸

HAAM Day is the largest 1 day, all local music festival in the world, featuring over 250 live performances at more than 100 various venues across Central Texas.

Visit myhaam.org to see full lineup.

#HAAMDay #Texas
September 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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katmabu.bsky.social
Donate to my campaign to make Laura Loomer’s day worse: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
Laura Loomer I love watching communists get body slammed by ICE. Communist and Palestinian. Pick a struggle. @KatAbughazaleh
September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
sweetempiretime.bsky.social
Here's a link to the Pflugerville, TX Library pflugerville.biblionix.com/catalog/
If you need media to replace cancelled streaming services or for any other reason, check out your local library for physical and digital media. I wish I would have gotten a local library card sooner.
Catalog — Pflugerville Public Library
Welcome to the Pflugerville Public Library Catalog!
pflugerville.biblionix.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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texaspublicradio.bsky.social
The musician and Democrat is looking to flip Texas’ 15th Congressional District, which voted for President Donald Trump by 18% in 2024.
Tejano star Bobby Pulido launches South Texas congressional run
www.tpr.org
September 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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hobbesq.bolasgang.com
Have you been wanting to try out the Nexus Deck Blocks? Do you enjoy donating to charity? Well do I have good news for you. I will be giving away 2 full sets of these. Every 10 dollars donated is an entry (and it's retroactive if you already donated)!!

supporting.afsp.org/participants...
modular deck boxes
September 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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pantagrapher.bsky.social
Texas loaded busses with desperate migrants and dropped them off in Chicago like trash in the middle of winter. We welcomed them into our communities. Now Texas is sending its National Guard to terrorize them on our streets. In our neighborhoods. What the fuck.
September 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
Full resignation letter from Demetre C. Daskalakis, a CDC leader, does not hold back.
"The recent shooting at CDC is not why I am resigning. My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece and lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him and his legacy proud."
My resignation letter from CDC. Dear Dr. Houry, I am writing to formally resign from my position as Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effective August 28, 2025, close of business. I am happy to stay on for two weeks to provide transition, if requested. This decision has not come easily, as I deeply value the work that the CDC does in safeguarding public health and am proud of my contributions to that critical mission. However, after much contemplation and reflection on recent developments and perspectives brought to light by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., I find that the views he and his staff have shared challenge my ability to continue in my current role at the agency and in the service of the health of the American people. Enough is enough. While I hold immense respect for the institution and my colleagues, I believe that it is imperative to align my professional responsibilities to my system of ethics and my understanding of the science of infectious disease, immunology, and my promise to serve the American people. This step is necessary to ensure that I can contribute effectively in a capacity that allows me to remain true to my principles. The recent change in the adult and children’s immunization schedule threaten the lives of the youngest Americans and pregnant people. The data analyses that supported this decision have never been shared with CDC despite my respectful requests to HHS and other leadership. This lack of meaningful engagement was further compounded by a “frequently asked questions” document written to support the Secretary’s directive that was circulated by HHS without input from CDC subject matter experts and that cited studies that did not support the conclusions that were attributed to these authors. Having worked in local and national public health for years, I have never experienced such radical non-transparency, nor have I seen such unskilled manipulation of data to achieve a political end rather than the good of the American people. It is untenable to serve in an organization that is not afforded the opportunity to discuss decisions of scientific and public health importance released under the moniker of CDC. The lack of communication by HHS and other CDC political leadership that culminates in social media posts announcing major policy changes without prior notice demonstrate a disregard of normal communication channels and common sense. Having to retrofit analyses and policy actions to match inadequately thought-out announcements in poorly scripted videos or page long X posts should not be how organizations responsible for the health of people should function. Some examples include the announcement of the change in the COVID-19 recommendations for children and pregnant people, the firing of scientists from ACIP by X post and an op-ed rather than direct communication with these valuable experts, the announcement of new ACIP members by X before onboarding and vetting have completed, and the release of term of reference for an ACIP workgroup that ignored all feedback from career staff at CDC. Their desire to please a political base will result in death and disability of vulnerable children and adults. Their base should be the people they serve not a political voting bloc. I have always been first to challenge scientific and public health dogma in my career and was excited by the opportunity to do so again. I was optimistic that there would be an opportunity to brief the Secretary about key topics such as measles, avian influenza, and the highly coordinated approach to the respiratory virus season. Such briefings would allow exchange of ideas and a shared path to support the vision of “Making America Healthy Again.” We are seven months into the new administration, and no CDC subject matter expert from my Center has ever briefed the Secretary. I am not sure who the Secretary is listening to, but it is quite certainly not to us. Unvetted and conflicted outside organizations seem to be the sources HHS use over the gold standard science of CDC and other reputable sources. At a hearing, Secretary Kennedy said that Americans should not take medical advice from him. To the contrary, an appropriately briefed and inquisitive Secretary should be a source of health information for the people he serves. As it stands now, I must agree with him, that he should not be considered a source of accurate information. The intentional eroding of trust in low-risk vaccines favoring natural infection and unproven remedies will bring us to a pre-vaccine era where only the strong will survive and many if not all will suffer. I believe in nutrition and exercise. I believe in making our food supply healthier, and I also believe in using vaccines to prevent death and disability. Eugenics plays prominently in the rhetoric being generated and is derivative of a legacy that good medicine and science should continue to shun. The recent shooting at CDC is not why I am resigning. My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece and lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him and his legacy proud. I am resigning because of the cowardice of a leader that cannot admit that HIS and his minions’ words over decades created an environment where violence like this can occur. I reject his and his colleagues’ thoughts and prayers, and advise they direct those to people that they have not actively harmed. For decades, I have been a trusted voice for the LGBTQ community when it comes to critical health topics. I must also cite the recklessness of the administration in their efforts to erase transgender populations, cease critical domestic and international HIV programming, and terminate key research to support equity as part of my decision. Public health is not merely about the health of the individual, but it is about the health of the community, the nation, the world. The nation’s health security is at risk and is in the hands of people focusing on ideological self-interest. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration that I have been afforded during my time at the CDC. It has been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated professionals who are committed to improving the health and well-being of communities across the nation even when under attack from within both physically and psychologically. Thank you once again for the support and guidance I have received from you and previous CDC leadership throughout my tenure. I wish the CDC continued success in its vital mission and that HHS reverse its dangerous course to dismantle public health as a practice and as an institution. If they continue the current path, they risk our personal well-being and the security of the United States.
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM