IowaRural.bsky.social
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Small business owner. Plant addict. Community organizer in rural Iowa.
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A peace prize for insecure cats!
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A peace prize for insecure cats!
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YouTube offered multiple explanations for deleting the account of Robert Inlakesh, who covered Israel’s occupation of the West Bank.
A Journalist Reported From Palestine. YouTube Deleted His Account Claiming He’s an Iranian Agent.
YouTube offered conflicting explanations for deleting the account of Robert Inlakesh, who covered Israel’s occupation of the West Bank.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
YouTube offered multiple explanations for deleting the account of Robert Inlakesh, who covered Israel’s occupation of the West Bank.
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Cruelty towards trans folks is not normal and it's definitely not less judgmental. Newsom wholeheartedly buy into the MAGA narrative instead of calling it out as the bullshit it is.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the Democratic Party needed to be “more culturally normal” and “less judgmental.”
December 7, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Cruelty towards trans folks is not normal and it's definitely not less judgmental. Newsom wholeheartedly buy into the MAGA narrative instead of calling it out as the bullshit it is.
One of the best Xmas specials ever & one of the queerest pieces of art to ever appear on TV (80s or otherwise). Grace Jones in a silver leather breastplate! kd lang! Joan Rivers! Little Richard! Magic Johnson (with his cousin Magic Screen)! Frankie & Annette! Oprah! Whoopi! Happy Holidays indeed!
December 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
One of the best Xmas specials ever & one of the queerest pieces of art to ever appear on TV (80s or otherwise). Grace Jones in a silver leather breastplate! kd lang! Joan Rivers! Little Richard! Magic Johnson (with his cousin Magic Screen)! Frankie & Annette! Oprah! Whoopi! Happy Holidays indeed!
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In South Minneapolis, Minnesota, nearly two dozen neighbors confronted and surrounded ICE goons after rapid-response alerts were issued. The goons were questioning an East African man when the situation escalated, and they eventually left the area without making any arrests.
December 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
In South Minneapolis, Minnesota, nearly two dozen neighbors confronted and surrounded ICE goons after rapid-response alerts were issued. The goons were questioning an East African man when the situation escalated, and they eventually left the area without making any arrests.
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Quietly, largely unreported, Trumplethinskin is pardoning like the madman he is.
December 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Quietly, largely unreported, Trumplethinskin is pardoning like the madman he is.
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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Democrats get labeled as obsessed with trans people yet Republicans spent their time during the shutdown doing this.
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Democrats get labeled as obsessed with trans people yet Republicans spent their time during the shutdown doing this.
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How many times have players been admonished or worse for being political by FIFA? And yet they make up a fake peace prize to give to a convicted felon war criminal?
Typical.
Typical.
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
How many times have players been admonished or worse for being political by FIFA? And yet they make up a fake peace prize to give to a convicted felon war criminal?
Typical.
Typical.
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wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
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Breaking News: Frank Gehry, a titan of architecture, has died at 96. He designed some of the world’s most recognizable buildings — many widely regarded as masterpieces. nyti.ms/4rGCYiE
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Breaking News: Frank Gehry, a titan of architecture, has died at 96. He designed some of the world’s most recognizable buildings — many widely regarded as masterpieces. nyti.ms/4rGCYiE
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Gonna be cute when the Supreme Court finds a way to rule against California’s redistricting efforts
December 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Gonna be cute when the Supreme Court finds a way to rule against California’s redistricting efforts
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Damn straight she's in the top 10 of Spins top 40 musicians of the last 40 years.
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Damn straight she's in the top 10 of Spins top 40 musicians of the last 40 years.
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Boycott #Eurovision.
Eurovision has chosen not to ban genocidal Israeli regime from competing in Eurovision 2026.
Whitewashing genocide, ethnic cleansing & Apartheid must have consequences.
Israel has directly killed likely over 120 000 people in 2 years, 1/3rd children.
Boycott Eurovision.
Eurovision has chosen not to ban genocidal Israeli regime from competing in Eurovision 2026.
Whitewashing genocide, ethnic cleansing & Apartheid must have consequences.
Israel has directly killed likely over 120 000 people in 2 years, 1/3rd children.
Boycott Eurovision.
December 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Boycott #Eurovision.
Eurovision has chosen not to ban genocidal Israeli regime from competing in Eurovision 2026.
Whitewashing genocide, ethnic cleansing & Apartheid must have consequences.
Israel has directly killed likely over 120 000 people in 2 years, 1/3rd children.
Boycott Eurovision.
Eurovision has chosen not to ban genocidal Israeli regime from competing in Eurovision 2026.
Whitewashing genocide, ethnic cleansing & Apartheid must have consequences.
Israel has directly killed likely over 120 000 people in 2 years, 1/3rd children.
Boycott Eurovision.
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HELL YEA
U.S. reinstates all canceled library grants after court order www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
U.S. reinstates all canceled library grants after court order
A court ruled that Trump’s effort to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, was unlawful.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
HELL YEA
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Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
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On this day in 1970, Cesar Chavez was sentenced to an indefinite jail term for his work boycotting lettuce produced by farms that had used coercive tactics against the United Farm Workers.
Dec. 3, 1970 | Cesar Chavez Jailed for Leading Boycott Against Coercive Farmers
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On this day in 1970, Cesar Chavez was sentenced to an indefinite jail term for his work boycotting lettuce produced by farms that had used coercive tactics against the United Farm Workers.
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One week in third grade
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
One week in third grade
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December 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM