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January 1, 2026 at 11:24 PM

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Ophi 🇵🇸

@ophi.bsky.social

Today is my birthday! 🥳 If you like my art, I would really appreciate any shares of my work <3 thank you!

Ophi 🇵🇸 @ophi.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hi! I'm Ophi, a pixel artist, cross-stitcher, and crafting streamer. I take commissions for pixel art illustrations and animations, as well as cross-stitch patterns and finished pieces, on a regular basis.

✉️: artbyophiuchus@gmail.com
💼: ophiuchus-portfolio.carrd.co
#portfolioday #pixelart

Four pieces of pixel art illustration in each corner with the artist's icon in a circle in the center. At the top it says "Ophiuchus Art" and the bottom it says "artbyophiuchus@gmail.com"

December 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM

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Puff the Magic Hater

@mskellymhayes.bsky.social

A mainstream outlet finally does more than repeat the official BS statement from ICE about the shooting of Silvero Villegas-Gonzalez. This man's death should be a national scandal. Grateful for indy journalists who questioned the official narrative that corporate outlets mindlessly echoed last week.

Undocumented father killed by ICE agent in Franklin Park shooting had no criminal background, lawyer says

The undocumented father shot and killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park, Illinois, only had a history of minor traffic violations, not a criminal record, according to his attorney.

www.cbsnews.com

September 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM

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Aditya Mukerjee 🦦 🏳️‍🌈

@chimeracoder.bsky.social

RT if you also wish ill upon JK Rowling.

The Advocate @advocate.com · Aug 20

Outcry grows after multiple trans users were targeted for mild criticisms of the anti-trans billionaire.

Bluesky silenced trans voices over J.K. Rowling, here’s why

Outcry grows after multiple trans users were targeted for mild criticisms of the anti-trans billionaire.

bit.ly

August 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM

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It's ME(Jaime)

@exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social

Worth sharing with alt text. Brian Eno's response to the Quaker arrests.

Brian Eno 2h. On the Arrest of Young People at a Quaker Meeting House Last night, six young people were arrested by police during a peaceful gathering at a Quaker Meeting House. They had assembled to talk, reflect, and organise around two issues of overwhelming moral gravity: the climate emergency, and the continuing destruction in Gaza. That the police chose to forcibly enter a Quaker space-a site known throughout history for its deep commitment to peace and nonviolence—is both alarming and telling. These young people were not disrupting the peace. They were enacting it. We live in a time where the greatest threats to our future go unchallenged by those in power, while those who speak out are increasingly met with suspicion, hostility, and force. When the state begins to treat moral concern as criminal intent, we should all be paying close attention. The people arrested last night were not extremists. They were citizens who care-young people who see the interconnected crises of climate collapse and human suffering and refuse to turn away. They gathered not in violent defiance, but in peaceful conscience. I stand with them. I believe their voices are not only valid, but vital. If the institutions meant to protect us cannot bear to hear these voices, then it is not the protesters who are disrupting order—it is the silence of those who look away. - Brian Eno

March 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

@ocasio-cortez.house.gov

Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student at Tufts University, is the latest student abducted by ICE for her political beliefs.

I joined @pressley.house.gov & @warren.senate.gov in demanding DHS release Rumeysa and provide answers on this disturbing trend.
www.boston25news.com/news/local/d...

‘Deeply troubling’: Lawmakers demand feds release Tufts student from ICE custody, restore her visa

Federal agents surrounded Rumeysa Ozturk in the street near her off-campus apartment, arrested her, and rushed her away to Louisiana.

www.boston25news.com

March 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM

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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد

@hebagowayed.bsky.social

Do not let the world look away. Keep fighting, keep telling our stories—until Palestine is free."

- For the last time, Hossam Shabat, from northern Gaza.

23 and he knew to leave a death note.

PRESS
hossam_shbat 4h
This is Hossam's team, and we are sharing his final message :
"If you're reading this, it means I have been killed
-most likely targeted-by the Israeli occupation forces. When this all began, I was only 21 years old-a college student with dreams like anyone else. For past 18 months, I have dedicated every moment of my life to my people. I documented the horrors in northern Gaza minute by minute, determined to show the world the truth they tried to bury. I slept on pavements, in schools, in tents
-anywhere I could. Each day was a battle for survival. I endured hunger for months, yet I never left my people's side.
By God, I fulfilled my duty as a journalist. I risked everything to report the truth, and now, I am finally at rest-something I haven't known in the past 18 months. I did all this because I believe in the Palestinian cause. I believe this land is ours, and it has been the highest honor of my life to die defending it and serving its people.
I ask you now: do not stop speaking about Gaza.
Do not let the world look away. Keep fighting, keep telling our stories—until Palestine is free."
- For the last time, Hossam Shabat, from northern Gaza.

March 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM

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Prince Charles Cinema

@princecharlescinema.com

#SaveThePCC

Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.

For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;

you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...

Save The Prince Charles Cinema

The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat! We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...

you.38degrees.org.uk

January 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM

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Pete Volk

@petevolk.bsky.social

Personal ask: A group's been attempting to buy our apartment complex, and they have been attempting to bully us out of our rights under DC law. We need financial support to pursue litigation and protect tenants' rights. Any help is appreciated. Thank you & pls share! www.gofundme.com/f/support-ta...