JF
@garfieldofdreams.bsky.social
Ecology friend, Sci-comm curious. I escaped a tech career, and now I design PDFs for the state of Minnesota.
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In 2021, Javier Sanchez Mendoza Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiracy to engage in forced labor as part of a federal investigation that exposed widespread abuses of H-2A workers across Georgia.
This is the story of what one of those workers endured.
By @maxblau.bsky.social
This is the story of what one of those workers endured.
By @maxblau.bsky.social
A Farmworkers Visa Promised Her a Better Life. It Was a Trap.
Sofi left behind her child in Mexico for the promise of providing him a better life. She ended up a victim of an operation that is alleged to have exploited the H-2A visa program — and the workers it…
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September 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In 2021, Javier Sanchez Mendoza Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiracy to engage in forced labor as part of a federal investigation that exposed widespread abuses of H-2A workers across Georgia.
This is the story of what one of those workers endured.
By @maxblau.bsky.social
This is the story of what one of those workers endured.
By @maxblau.bsky.social
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Wine grape workers who work under UFW contract are pleased with the nighttime safety gear negotiated for them. "Our vests are very illuminated & heavy duty and the lights we wear around our head are very bright. We don't need to worry about falling into gopher holes." #WeFeedYou
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Wine grape workers who work under UFW contract are pleased with the nighttime safety gear negotiated for them. "Our vests are very illuminated & heavy duty and the lights we wear around our head are very bright. We don't need to worry about falling into gopher holes." #WeFeedYou
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"Gaspar" says "it is a very windy day in Madera where I'm picking pomegranates. The work is already hard as I have to go up and down a ladder all day while getting pricked by thick thorns. Today to top it off, the wind blew a lot of dirt into the air and into my eyes." #WeFeedYou
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"Gaspar" says "it is a very windy day in Madera where I'm picking pomegranates. The work is already hard as I have to go up and down a ladder all day while getting pricked by thick thorns. Today to top it off, the wind blew a lot of dirt into the air and into my eyes." #WeFeedYou
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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This week’s newsletter is about getting out of the boiling pot of water and deciding not to climb back in.
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How to point at fascists and laugh
The last slide from my new talk. It plays a role below. Contribute to my eventual bail fund at $2 a pop. This week’s question comes from me, actually: How...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This week’s newsletter is about getting out of the boiling pot of water and deciding not to climb back in.
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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The wonderful writers @sn-media-guild.bsky.social have been waiting on a fair contract almost long enough to gestate a baby elephant (620 days).
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The wonderful writers @sn-media-guild.bsky.social have been waiting on a fair contract almost long enough to gestate a baby elephant (620 days).
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
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If kids got raped by clowns as often as they get raped by preachers it would be against the law to take your kids to the circus.
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MO Youth Pastor Gets 35 Years On Child Sex Charges - Joe.My.God.
Fort Smith’s Fox affiliate reports: A Missouri man has been convicted of trafficking minors in Benton County and sentenced to more than three decades in prison, according to authorities. A jury found ...
joemygod.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
If kids got raped by clowns as often as they get raped by preachers it would be against the law to take your kids to the circus.
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JFK is a little baby bitch
RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
November 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
JFK is a little baby bitch
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🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
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Ward 12 may well decide the mayoral election this year, and there are a ton of folks who are still making up their minds about who to vote for.
We NEED folks to show up in Ward 12!!! We can make your schedule work for you :)
www.mobilize.us/omarfatehfor...
We NEED folks to show up in Ward 12!!! We can make your schedule work for you :)
www.mobilize.us/omarfatehfor...
November 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Ward 12 may well decide the mayoral election this year, and there are a ton of folks who are still making up their minds about who to vote for.
We NEED folks to show up in Ward 12!!! We can make your schedule work for you :)
www.mobilize.us/omarfatehfor...
We NEED folks to show up in Ward 12!!! We can make your schedule work for you :)
www.mobilize.us/omarfatehfor...
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This is insane shit. Cops hate the people of Los Angeles and look for any excuse to injure people.
Cops going aggro on Sunset near Echo Park in LA after the Dodgers Win. Shooting people with less lethals from point blank range, horses running people and press down. Literally minutes before, fireworks in the street
November 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
This is insane shit. Cops hate the people of Los Angeles and look for any excuse to injure people.
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If you come to my house on Halloween, kids will get candy and adults will get a candy with a free zine illustrated by @meganpiont.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
If you come to my house on Halloween, kids will get candy and adults will get a candy with a free zine illustrated by @meganpiont.bsky.social
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“We don’t have illegal aliens… the legal term for my people were slaves….”
🚨This is what leadership looks and sounds like in 2025.✊🏼
🚨This is what leadership looks and sounds like in 2025.✊🏼
October 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
“We don’t have illegal aliens… the legal term for my people were slaves….”
🚨This is what leadership looks and sounds like in 2025.✊🏼
🚨This is what leadership looks and sounds like in 2025.✊🏼
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There’s no way around it: Hurricane Melissa will cause significant devastation in Jamaica.
It will also have big impacts in southern Hispañola (Haiti and Dominican Republic). (1/2)
It will also have big impacts in southern Hispañola (Haiti and Dominican Republic). (1/2)
October 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
There’s no way around it: Hurricane Melissa will cause significant devastation in Jamaica.
It will also have big impacts in southern Hispañola (Haiti and Dominican Republic). (1/2)
It will also have big impacts in southern Hispañola (Haiti and Dominican Republic). (1/2)
And don't rank Frey!
You have 11 days left to early vote! If you had planned to cast your ballot before Election Day, now is the time. This November is the moment for change, so be sure to rank Omar Fateh first for an affordable Minneapolis that's accountable to us.
October 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
And don't rank Frey!
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This is something to send to anyone on the fence or in any way part of the “he isn’t that bad” camp. Fernando has clearly *had it*.
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This is something to send to anyone on the fence or in any way part of the “he isn’t that bad” camp. Fernando has clearly *had it*.
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I'm proud to have the broadest coalition of support from elected officials, community members, and organizations, of any candidate in this race. We deserve
a Mayor that's ready to collaborate, work across differences, and deliver for residents of Minneapolis.
a Mayor that's ready to collaborate, work across differences, and deliver for residents of Minneapolis.
October 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I'm proud to have the broadest coalition of support from elected officials, community members, and organizations, of any candidate in this race. We deserve
a Mayor that's ready to collaborate, work across differences, and deliver for residents of Minneapolis.
a Mayor that's ready to collaborate, work across differences, and deliver for residents of Minneapolis.
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LMAOOOOO
A bunch of comedians tried to make up for their participation in the Riyadh comedy festival by donating their pay to Human Rights Watch and Human rights Watch was like “nah bitch we don’t want your dirty blood money” 😂😂 I’m dying
A bunch of comedians tried to make up for their participation in the Riyadh comedy festival by donating their pay to Human Rights Watch and Human rights Watch was like “nah bitch we don’t want your dirty blood money” 😂😂 I’m dying
Human Rights Watch Doesn’t Want Any Riyadh Comedy Festival Money
Taking money from those who took money from Saudi Arabia would impact perception of the org’s independence.
www.vulture.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
LMAOOOOO
A bunch of comedians tried to make up for their participation in the Riyadh comedy festival by donating their pay to Human Rights Watch and Human rights Watch was like “nah bitch we don’t want your dirty blood money” 😂😂 I’m dying
A bunch of comedians tried to make up for their participation in the Riyadh comedy festival by donating their pay to Human Rights Watch and Human rights Watch was like “nah bitch we don’t want your dirty blood money” 😂😂 I’m dying
Donated - Let's help Anas rebuild what the occupation steals.
October 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Donated - Let's help Anas rebuild what the occupation steals.