Deidre
@deidrep.bsky.social
To the world we dream about. And the one we live in now.
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DOGE is fucking with the unemployment benefits of those they just illegally terminated.
My unemployment benefits were denied
My unemployment benefits were denied
March 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
DOGE is fucking with the unemployment benefits of those they just illegally terminated.
My unemployment benefits were denied
My unemployment benefits were denied
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For fascists, the chaos and the "failures" are the point, not mistakes.
The more chaos results, the more they can focus people on scapegoats while continuing power grabs.
Do not measure success by the usual metrics: we are talking about a construct in which tragedy is a tactic.
The more chaos results, the more they can focus people on scapegoats while continuing power grabs.
Do not measure success by the usual metrics: we are talking about a construct in which tragedy is a tactic.
March 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
For fascists, the chaos and the "failures" are the point, not mistakes.
The more chaos results, the more they can focus people on scapegoats while continuing power grabs.
Do not measure success by the usual metrics: we are talking about a construct in which tragedy is a tactic.
The more chaos results, the more they can focus people on scapegoats while continuing power grabs.
Do not measure success by the usual metrics: we are talking about a construct in which tragedy is a tactic.
"developing the parts of myself that are unproductive, ugly, and a drain on resources is a beautiful act of rebellion" ~Jessa Crispin
February 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"developing the parts of myself that are unproductive, ugly, and a drain on resources is a beautiful act of rebellion" ~Jessa Crispin
“When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights, are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered.”
—The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
—The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights, are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered.”
—The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
—The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the coming days, we may want to be sure we have reports of what is really happening. This project is one way to make that happen. Join, follow, participate if it speaks to you. "I think we are all significant to someone, and our experiences matter. Our voices matter."
Welcome to MO 25
The Mass Observation Project for this New Era of American Life
open.substack.com
January 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
In the coming days, we may want to be sure we have reports of what is really happening. This project is one way to make that happen. Join, follow, participate if it speaks to you. "I think we are all significant to someone, and our experiences matter. Our voices matter."
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Oh my God, someone graffitied CZOLGOSZ on the William McKinley Monument in Golden Gate Park
(now that I think about it, I guess Czolgosz was the Luigi of his day?)
(now that I think about it, I guess Czolgosz was the Luigi of his day?)
January 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Oh my God, someone graffitied CZOLGOSZ on the William McKinley Monument in Golden Gate Park
(now that I think about it, I guess Czolgosz was the Luigi of his day?)
(now that I think about it, I guess Czolgosz was the Luigi of his day?)
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I am a climate scientist and this is correct ⬇️
"every fraction of a degree matters" is true as hell. In the same way that releasing CO2 hurts people and planet, avoiding its release saves us from potential harm
This isn't some saccharine 'hopeful' message: it's the hard, inarguable physical reality.
www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
This isn't some saccharine 'hopeful' message: it's the hard, inarguable physical reality.
www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
January 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I am a climate scientist and this is correct ⬇️
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"and he overturned the tables of the money-changers"
December 17, 2024 at 7:35 PM
"and he overturned the tables of the money-changers"
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Must Read!
NEW: A devastating account about the lengths Eric Adams went to promote and protect the NYPD chief now accused of using overtime to pay for sex on demand, in past misconduct cases.
Eric Adams Promoted and Protected Jeffrey Maddrey, Ex-NYPD Chief in Explosive Misconduct Complaint
The mayor calls “extremely concerning” a police lieutenant’s allegations the chief of department gave her overtime pay in exchange for sex acts — but only after overriding consequences for Maddrey’s p...
www.thecity.nyc
December 23, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Must Read!
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An MIT lab is collaborating with the Israeli military to develop AI surveillance algorithms and the university censored a campus publication that tried to expose it. We refuse to be intimidated and continue to demand: No More Research for Genocide.
https://mondoweiss.net/2024/12/despite-censorship…
https://mondoweiss.net/2024/12/despite-censorship…
Despite censorship and intimidation we continue to demand: no more research for genocide at MIT
An MIT lab is collaborating with the Israeli military to develop AI surveillance algorithms and the university censored a campus publication that tried to expose it. We refuse to be intimidated and continue...
mondoweiss.net
December 23, 2024 at 3:00 AM
An MIT lab is collaborating with the Israeli military to develop AI surveillance algorithms and the university censored a campus publication that tried to expose it. We refuse to be intimidated and continue to demand: No More Research for Genocide.
https://mondoweiss.net/2024/12/despite-censorship…
https://mondoweiss.net/2024/12/despite-censorship…
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We're investigating health insurance denials. If you want to share your insights, here's how:
Do You Have Insights Into Dental and Health Insurance Denials? Help Us Report on the System.
Insurers deny tens of millions of claims every year. ProPublica is investigating why claims are denied, what the consequences are for patients and how the appeal process really works.
propub.li
December 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM
We're investigating health insurance denials. If you want to share your insights, here's how:
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At this point it’s been said in a hundred different ways, so I think people are being intentional about not getting it.
December 1, 2024 at 8:42 PM
At this point it’s been said in a hundred different ways, so I think people are being intentional about not getting it.
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This is huge.
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 2, 2024 at 9:19 AM
This is huge.
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
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I've shared this before. Seems like a good time to share it again.
November 29, 2024 at 6:48 PM
I've shared this before. Seems like a good time to share it again.
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NEW: Porsha Ngumezi is the fifth case we've reported on in which a woman died after not receiving a D&C or its second-trimester equivalent in time, or at all.
Her case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
Her case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
A Third Woman Died Under Texas’ Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments.
Thirty-five-year-old Porsha Ngumezi’s case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM
NEW: Porsha Ngumezi is the fifth case we've reported on in which a woman died after not receiving a D&C or its second-trimester equivalent in time, or at all.
Her case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
Her case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
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“Why you so obsessed with me?” — Mariah Carey (2009)
November 25, 2024 at 3:52 PM
“Why you so obsessed with me?” — Mariah Carey (2009)
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I laugh every time I think about my therapist all but saying “you should start smoking weed so you can chill the fuck out.” She’s so real for that.
November 25, 2024 at 1:59 PM
I laugh every time I think about my therapist all but saying “you should start smoking weed so you can chill the fuck out.” She’s so real for that.
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Long COVID symptoms prevalent among healthcare workers
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.
Long COVID symptoms prevalent among healthcare workers
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome.
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 23, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Long COVID symptoms prevalent among healthcare workers
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.
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Walking out of WICKED and the story of a Black woman (green*) refusing to take part in a oppressive regime that then demonizes her and uses propaganda to inspire people to kill her is a bit too on the nose for our not too distant future!
November 23, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Walking out of WICKED and the story of a Black woman (green*) refusing to take part in a oppressive regime that then demonizes her and uses propaganda to inspire people to kill her is a bit too on the nose for our not too distant future!
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As the #Wicked movie hits theaters, I spoke to seven Elphabas — Idina Menzel, Stephanie J. Block, Ana Gasteyer, Jennifer DiNoia, Mandy Gonzalez, Lindsay Mendez and Mary Kate Morrissey — about one of Broadway’s most empowering roles
An oral history of Elphaba, one of Broadway’s most empowering roles
Idina Menzel and others open up about the pleasures and perils of playing Elphaba, the iconic “Wicked” character.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:04 PM
As the #Wicked movie hits theaters, I spoke to seven Elphabas — Idina Menzel, Stephanie J. Block, Ana Gasteyer, Jennifer DiNoia, Mandy Gonzalez, Lindsay Mendez and Mary Kate Morrissey — about one of Broadway’s most empowering roles