killabeez
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Trump’s Texas gerrymander would give Republicans nearly 80% of seats in state where he got 56% of vote
This is direct result of John Roberts & conservative SCOTUS majority gutting Voting Rights Act & refusing to stop blatant partisan gerrymandering www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This is direct result of John Roberts & conservative SCOTUS majority gutting Voting Rights Act & refusing to stop blatant partisan gerrymandering www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s Texas gerrymander Is supercharging a new war on democracy
Texas Republicans just unveiled a shocking plan to give their party five new House seats.
www.motherjones.com
July 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Trump’s Texas gerrymander would give Republicans nearly 80% of seats in state where he got 56% of vote
This is direct result of John Roberts & conservative SCOTUS majority gutting Voting Rights Act & refusing to stop blatant partisan gerrymandering www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This is direct result of John Roberts & conservative SCOTUS majority gutting Voting Rights Act & refusing to stop blatant partisan gerrymandering www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Oh hell. I was wondering what shocking death people were referring to and now I know. Dammit. 😭
Just leaving this here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf7f...
Just leaving this here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf7f...
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Art in Motion | Minnesota Orchestra
YouTube video by Minnesota Orchestra
www.youtube.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Oh hell. I was wondering what shocking death people were referring to and now I know. Dammit. 😭
Just leaving this here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf7f...
Just leaving this here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf7f...
RIP, Malcolm Jamal Warner. 💔https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/malcolm-jamal-warner-dead-drowning-cosby-show-1236466032/
July 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
RIP, Malcolm Jamal Warner. 💔https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/malcolm-jamal-warner-dead-drowning-cosby-show-1236466032/
After reading this article, I am even clearer on what I suspected: they sought young and inexperienced developers because they are hungry, and eager to take a dicey federal government contract. We did when we were in our 20s. You're desperate for work that legitimizes your skills.
The DOGE tool provides a disturbing glimpse into how the Trump administration is allowing AI to guide critical cuts in services.
For the full story by @bxroberts.org, @vernalcoleman.bsky.social and @ericumansky.bsky.social:
For the full story by @bxroberts.org, @vernalcoleman.bsky.social and @ericumansky.bsky.social:
DOGE Developed Error-Prone AI Tool to “Munch” Veterans Affairs Contracts
We obtained records showing how a Department of Government Efficiency staffer with no medical experience used artificial intelligence to identify which VA contracts to kill. “AI is absolutely the…
www.propublica.org
June 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
After reading this article, I am even clearer on what I suspected: they sought young and inexperienced developers because they are hungry, and eager to take a dicey federal government contract. We did when we were in our 20s. You're desperate for work that legitimizes your skills.
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Americans' beliefs about what their government spends money on are hopelessly wrong, so it's no surprise they think there's a lot of waste, too
www.kff.org/global-healt...
www.kff.org/global-healt...
March 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Americans' beliefs about what their government spends money on are hopelessly wrong, so it's no surprise they think there's a lot of waste, too
www.kff.org/global-healt...
www.kff.org/global-healt...
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ΑΜΑΖΟΝ.COM
Blackout (March 7-14)
I realize that some of us, myself included, may not be able to completely boycott Amazon next week. But plan ahead, maybe shift some of our regular purchases to local grocery stores, local pharmacies or use a library card to check out or stream video content 1/n
Blackout (March 7-14)
I realize that some of us, myself included, may not be able to completely boycott Amazon next week. But plan ahead, maybe shift some of our regular purchases to local grocery stores, local pharmacies or use a library card to check out or stream video content 1/n
March 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
ΑΜΑΖΟΝ.COM
Blackout (March 7-14)
I realize that some of us, myself included, may not be able to completely boycott Amazon next week. But plan ahead, maybe shift some of our regular purchases to local grocery stores, local pharmacies or use a library card to check out or stream video content 1/n
Blackout (March 7-14)
I realize that some of us, myself included, may not be able to completely boycott Amazon next week. But plan ahead, maybe shift some of our regular purchases to local grocery stores, local pharmacies or use a library card to check out or stream video content 1/n
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In today's episode of doomerism isn't a strategy, here's a list of things you can do today to make the world around you suck a little bit less:
Pick ONE thing and do it.
bsky.app/profile/itsa...
Pick ONE thing and do it.
bsky.app/profile/itsa...
February 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
In today's episode of doomerism isn't a strategy, here's a list of things you can do today to make the world around you suck a little bit less:
Pick ONE thing and do it.
bsky.app/profile/itsa...
Pick ONE thing and do it.
bsky.app/profile/itsa...
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before trans participation in sports was banned in utah in 2022:
• 4/75,000 school athletes were trans
• 1/75,000 was a trans girl
not that it’s ever been about sports or numbers and not that the number matters even a little but tuberville’s bullshit is *so* outrageously untrue.
• 4/75,000 school athletes were trans
• 1/75,000 was a trans girl
not that it’s ever been about sports or numbers and not that the number matters even a little but tuberville’s bullshit is *so* outrageously untrue.
Tommy Tuberville: "We're getting to a point where women and girls sports are getting ready to be extinct. Because already in states across this country, we have high school teams that are made up of totally boys participating against girls."
Where is this happening?
Where is this happening?
March 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
before trans participation in sports was banned in utah in 2022:
• 4/75,000 school athletes were trans
• 1/75,000 was a trans girl
not that it’s ever been about sports or numbers and not that the number matters even a little but tuberville’s bullshit is *so* outrageously untrue.
• 4/75,000 school athletes were trans
• 1/75,000 was a trans girl
not that it’s ever been about sports or numbers and not that the number matters even a little but tuberville’s bullshit is *so* outrageously untrue.
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Lucifer Sam - (2025)
I finally finished this piece. See you on the 14th for Valentine's Day with a Steve/Bucky artwork 💗
I finally finished this piece. See you on the 14th for Valentine's Day with a Steve/Bucky artwork 💗
February 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Lucifer Sam - (2025)
I finally finished this piece. See you on the 14th for Valentine's Day with a Steve/Bucky artwork 💗
I finally finished this piece. See you on the 14th for Valentine's Day with a Steve/Bucky artwork 💗
whaaaaaat omg
February 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
whaaaaaat omg
psst, pass it on.
Pre-order your copy of Gender Transition For Dummies now from Barnes & Noble and get a 25% discount! The code PREORDER25 only works through Friday, February 7th. Act fast, as this might be the only discount before it goes on sale! bit.ly/gender-trans...
February 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
psst, pass it on.
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I've heard a number of people say, "I live in a safe blue district/state--there's no point in calling my reps since they're already on the right side." Yes, there is: You can call and insist that they be among the loudest voices on the issues you care about, since they can afford to be.
January 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I've heard a number of people say, "I live in a safe blue district/state--there's no point in calling my reps since they're already on the right side." Yes, there is: You can call and insist that they be among the loudest voices on the issues you care about, since they can afford to be.
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Assuming we make it through the next couple of decades, this will be an incredible image for future historians/students of the Trump era
January 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Assuming we make it through the next couple of decades, this will be an incredible image for future historians/students of the Trump era
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For folks who say, "Why should I even bother calling my Democratic Senator? They'll vote the right way..."
I need you to understand that when Dem electeds try to justify why they're cowering in terror from Trump right now, the VERY FIRST THING THEY CITE is:
"no one's calling my office"
I need you to understand that when Dem electeds try to justify why they're cowering in terror from Trump right now, the VERY FIRST THING THEY CITE is:
"no one's calling my office"
January 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
For folks who say, "Why should I even bother calling my Democratic Senator? They'll vote the right way..."
I need you to understand that when Dem electeds try to justify why they're cowering in terror from Trump right now, the VERY FIRST THING THEY CITE is:
"no one's calling my office"
I need you to understand that when Dem electeds try to justify why they're cowering in terror from Trump right now, the VERY FIRST THING THEY CITE is:
"no one's calling my office"
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I'm just going to keep pointing out these small* moments of collective action until it starts to click with folks that if we stand together we have all of the power.
*this is actually a huge fricken deal, and it only took a couple clicks from a bunch of folks who collectively said No Fucking Nazis.
*this is actually a huge fricken deal, and it only took a couple clicks from a bunch of folks who collectively said No Fucking Nazis.
January 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I'm just going to keep pointing out these small* moments of collective action until it starts to click with folks that if we stand together we have all of the power.
*this is actually a huge fricken deal, and it only took a couple clicks from a bunch of folks who collectively said No Fucking Nazis.
*this is actually a huge fricken deal, and it only took a couple clicks from a bunch of folks who collectively said No Fucking Nazis.
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January 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Passengers, you have rights! Tell your fellow riders they have rights and should use them.
To report ICE activity or an active ICE raid, call or text the @waisn.bsky.social hotline: 1-844-RAID-REP (1-844-724-3737).
To report ICE activity or an active ICE raid, call or text the @waisn.bsky.social hotline: 1-844-RAID-REP (1-844-724-3737).
January 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Passengers, you have rights! Tell your fellow riders they have rights and should use them.
To report ICE activity or an active ICE raid, call or text the @waisn.bsky.social hotline: 1-844-RAID-REP (1-844-724-3737).
To report ICE activity or an active ICE raid, call or text the @waisn.bsky.social hotline: 1-844-RAID-REP (1-844-724-3737).
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Hi Bluesky! 🦋 We’re #WAISN, a coalition of 400+ immigrant leaders, allies and orgs uniting for immigrant justice in WA. We fight for the dignity, rights, and liberation of all immigrants, uplifting queer, trans and undocumented voices. Follow us for resources & action alerts! Learn more at waisn.org
Home - WAISN
WAISN is the largest immigrant-led coalition in Washington State. We are a powerful, volunteer network of immigrant and refugee-rights serving Washington State.
waisn.org
November 27, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Hi Bluesky! 🦋 We’re #WAISN, a coalition of 400+ immigrant leaders, allies and orgs uniting for immigrant justice in WA. We fight for the dignity, rights, and liberation of all immigrants, uplifting queer, trans and undocumented voices. Follow us for resources & action alerts! Learn more at waisn.org
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If you see 🧊 in WA state, esp Seattle, you can call Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN)‘s hotline and they will send people to witness & document: 1-844-RAID-REP
Spread the word!
Spread the word!
January 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
If you see 🧊 in WA state, esp Seattle, you can call Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN)‘s hotline and they will send people to witness & document: 1-844-RAID-REP
Spread the word!
Spread the word!
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I believe the general internet tradition on these kinds of things is well known.
techcrunch.com/2023/04/21/m...
techcrunch.com/2023/04/21/m...
January 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I believe the general internet tradition on these kinds of things is well known.
techcrunch.com/2023/04/21/m...
techcrunch.com/2023/04/21/m...
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If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.
November 30, 2024 at 9:44 PM
If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.