JDD
@jareka.bsky.social
Disability studies, vast early America, unions, cats
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very cool that for ten years people at the heights of political commentary insisted to the point of rage that the paramount threat to free speech was “censorious” college students
after announcing that foreign students are being banned from Havard, Noem warns "this should be a warning to every other university to get your act together."
May 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
very cool that for ten years people at the heights of political commentary insisted to the point of rage that the paramount threat to free speech was “censorious” college students
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Mexico has launched an app for Mexican nationals in the U.S. (legally or no) that has an emergency button you can tap to alert the closest consulate if something happens or you feel in danger from immigration. Please share.
ConsulApp Contigo: Mexico’s New App to Help Nationals Navigate U.S. Immigration
ConsulApp Contigo is Mexico’s digital lifeline for nationals navigating U.S. immigration threats.
wearemitu.com
January 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Mexico has launched an app for Mexican nationals in the U.S. (legally or no) that has an emergency button you can tap to alert the closest consulate if something happens or you feel in danger from immigration. Please share.
I really and truly hate the DEA
October 6, 2023 at 8:02 PM
I really and truly hate the DEA
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The Atlanta city council and mayor just doxxed and targeted over 100,000 people who signed a petition to put the stop cop city referendum on the ballot.
100k people who were literally just like "the citizens of Atlanta should have a say in this" now exposed via the state to harassment & violence.
100k people who were literally just like "the citizens of Atlanta should have a say in this" now exposed via the state to harassment & violence.
Names of more than 100K who signed petition against Atlanta public safety training center now public
There are more than 25,000 pages of signatures that list names and addresses.
www.wsbtv.com
October 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM
The Atlanta city council and mayor just doxxed and targeted over 100,000 people who signed a petition to put the stop cop city referendum on the ballot.
100k people who were literally just like "the citizens of Atlanta should have a say in this" now exposed via the state to harassment & violence.
100k people who were literally just like "the citizens of Atlanta should have a say in this" now exposed via the state to harassment & violence.
Anyone out there have tips for card games that could include people with dementia/memory loss? Bonus points if they’re for more than four players
August 27, 2023 at 1:04 AM
Anyone out there have tips for card games that could include people with dementia/memory loss? Bonus points if they’re for more than four players
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Co-organizing a seminar for the ACLA and would love it if you could share the below with folks working on migration, cultural studies (film, lit, poetry, digital culture), and Latin America. https://www.acla.org/shifting-paradigms-cultural-responses-changing-migration-patterns-latin-america
August 21, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Co-organizing a seminar for the ACLA and would love it if you could share the below with folks working on migration, cultural studies (film, lit, poetry, digital culture), and Latin America. https://www.acla.org/shifting-paradigms-cultural-responses-changing-migration-patterns-latin-america
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"Under federal law, any person with a disability who accumulates savings of $2,000 becomes ineligible for SSI assistance. The asset limit has not been updated since 1989."
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/06/opinion/ssi-benefits-asset-limit/?et_rid=1066223803&s_campaign=todaysheadlines:newsletter
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/06/opinion/ssi-benefits-asset-limit/?et_rid=1066223803&s_campaign=todaysheadlines:newsletter
Don’t make it impossible for people with disabilities to save money - The Boston Globe
The SSI asset limit of $2,000 is too low and creates a disincentive to save money.
www.bostonglobe.com
August 6, 2023 at 2:57 PM
"Under federal law, any person with a disability who accumulates savings of $2,000 becomes ineligible for SSI assistance. The asset limit has not been updated since 1989."
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/06/opinion/ssi-benefits-asset-limit/?et_rid=1066223803&s_campaign=todaysheadlines:newsletter
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/06/opinion/ssi-benefits-asset-limit/?et_rid=1066223803&s_campaign=todaysheadlines:newsletter
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hey bluesky! my colleagues and I are looking to interview university students who have currently or previously earned money via gig work (e.g. uber/lyft, food/grocery delivery). You will be compensated for your time :) please email sneakyleisure@gmail.com for more information. and please reskeet!
August 4, 2023 at 8:18 PM
hey bluesky! my colleagues and I are looking to interview university students who have currently or previously earned money via gig work (e.g. uber/lyft, food/grocery delivery). You will be compensated for your time :) please email sneakyleisure@gmail.com for more information. and please reskeet!
Recently we have had to physically stand her up out of bed in the morning, not because she’s rickety (although she kind of is) but because waking up is for the birds.
A little over 30 months ago we adopted this old girl while living in AL. She’s been an important mentor—stingy with her approval, often aloof, yet always reminding us that no one, and especially not her, should work for free. “It’s time go out? I’ll need a treat if you want me to stand up, thx.”
July 25, 2023 at 12:23 AM
Recently we have had to physically stand her up out of bed in the morning, not because she’s rickety (although she kind of is) but because waking up is for the birds.