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Mama + Mitochondria
Without the Mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell) no one can survive.
Neurodiverse mom, educator, activist, maker of art, and a bunch of other stuff I can't think of.
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Dr. Who meme from the episode Blink. 3 frames 1st) The Dr with text “Don’t turn away” 2nd) Angel statue reaching out with text “Don’t look away” 3rd) Angel statue in a different pose reaching out with the opposite arm and tongue sticking out of with text “and don’t blink”
October 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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June 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Page two of a letter from Linda McMahon that was sent to Harvard. It has been corrected in red ink, like a student’s work wound be. There are lots of red marks!
May 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Picture of Jesus sitting on a rock, surrounded by people. He is holding a cap that is red and says "Make America Great Again." The speech bubble says, "Judas, you dropped your hat!"
April 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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@mollyjongfast.bsky.social
Did you see this? It just keeps getting more and more stupider...
Consider that Joe Biden allowed approximately 20 million illegal aliens into our country. This placed extraordinary burdens on our country--our schools, hospitals, housing, and other essential services were overwhelmed. On top of that, many of these illegal aliens committed violent crimes, or facilitated fentanyl and sex trafficking. That is the situation we inherited. The American people elected the Trump administration to solve this problem. The President has successfully stopped the inflow of illegal aliens, and now we must deport the people who came here illegally. To say the administration must observe "due process" is to beg the question: what process is due is a function of our resources, the public interest, the status of the accused, the proposed punishment, and so many other factors. To put it in concrete terms, imposing the death penalty on an American citizen requires more legal process than deporting an illegal alien to their country of origin. When the media and the far left obsess over an MS-13 gang member and demand that he be returned to the United States for a *third* deportation hearing, what they're really saying is they want the vast majority of illegal aliens to stay here permanently. Here's a useful test: ask the people weeping over the lack of due process what precisely they propose for dealing with Biden's millions and millions of illegals. And with reasonable resource and administrative judge constraints, does their solution allow us to deport at least a few million people per year? If the answer is no, they've given their game away. They don't want border security. They don't want us to deport the people who've come into our country illegally. They want to accomplish through fake legal process what they failed to accomplish politically: The ratification of Biden's illegal migrant invasion. President Trump and I will not stand for it. https://x.com/JDVance/status/1912320489261027374
April 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Citations FaviconLibcom Behind the Death Squads: An exclusive report on the US role in El Salvador's official terror | libcom.org Up to the early 1960's, El Salvador's security forces had been little more than loosely coordinated barracks units in the service of local land owners and political "caudillos." "They had very, very l... Revcom.us American Crime Case #38: The U.S. Backs El Salvador’s Death Squad Government, 1980 to 1992 CASE #38: THE U.S. BACKS EL SALVADOR’S DEATH SQUAD GOVERNMENT, 1980 TO 1992 July 9, 2018 | Revolution Newspaper | revcom.us Bob Avakian has written that one of three things that has "to happen in... More FaviconLibcom Behind the Death Squads: An exclusive report on the US role in El Salvador's official terror | libcom.org Up to the early 1960's, El Salvador's security forces had been little more than loosely coordinated barracks units in the service of local land owners and political "caudillos." "They had very, very l... Revcom.us American Crime Case #38: The U.S. Backs El Salvador’s Death Squad Government, 1980 to 1992 CASE #38: THE U.S. BACKS EL SALVADOR’S DEATH SQUAD GOVERNMENT, 1980 TO 1992 July 9, 2018 | Revolution Newspaper | revcom.us Bob Avakian has written that one of three things that has "to happen in... FaviconAntiwar.com The Salvador Option: The US Is Once Again Supporting Death Squads in Central America - Antiwar.com The United States has been quietly funding and equipping elite paramilitary police units in El Salvador accused of extrajudicially murdering suspected gang members, according to a forthcoming United N... Third World Traveler El Salvador death squads DEATH SQUADS IN EL SALVADOR: A PATTERN OF U.S. COMPLICITY BY DAVID KIRSCH COVERT CounterPunch.orgThe Salvador Option: the US is Once Again Supporting Death Squads in Central America - CounterPunch.orgThe day after El Mozote made front page headlines in the US, President Reagan officially certified that El Salvador was “making a concerted and significant effort to comply with internationally recogn... History Is A WeaponBehind the Death Squads | Allan Nairn (1984)BEHIND THE DEATH SQUADS: AN EXCLUSIVE REPORT ON THE US ROLE IN EL SALVADOR'S OFFICIAL TERROR by Allan Nairn (The Progressive, May, 1984) > [From the Editor's page: "The rising level of political vio... Los Angeles TimesBookmark : Death Squads Murdered, U.S. Supplied the Fig Leaf - Los Angeles TimesBOOKMARK : DEATH SQUADS MURDERED, U.S. SUPPLIED THE FIG LEAF By Tina Rosenberg Sept. 15, 1991 12 AM PT * Share Share via Close extra sharing options 1991 by Tina Rosenberg. Reprinted with Politi... The Christian Science MonitorSalvador death squads, a CIA connection? - CSMonitor.comSkip to main content Skip to main menu Skip to search Skip to footer SALVADOR DEATH SQUADS, A CIA CONNECTION? * By Dennis Volman Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor. (CR) 1984, The Christi... Zinn Education ProjectJune 24, 1980: General Strike in El Salvador Against Death Squads - Zinn Education ProjectClose-up of a mural painted in rural Arcatao, Chalatenango depicting the 1980 massacre at the Sumpul River that left 300 civilians dead. The mural is painted in Fernando Llort’s signature geometric an... Nieman Reports(Un)Covering the Death Squads in El Salvador - Nieman ReportsAlthough D’Aubuisson’s role as a leader of the death squads was always reported in the American press as “alleged,” curiously even by our own newspapers, he easily confessed to us that he had particip... The Washington PostSALVADORAN DEATH SQUADS CALLED BACK-BURNER ISSUE FOR U.S. - The Washington Postdanger of ruining a very fragile system." While most of the suspects named by Salvadoran and U.S. intelligence sources have left the military and security forces by 1985, some have recently returne... America MagazineToo often the history of El Salvador's civil war lets the United States off too easily | America MagazineLoading... Loading... Click here if you don’t see subscription options TOO OFTEN THE HISTORY OF EL SALVADOR'S CIVIL WAR LETS THE UNITED
April 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Question: provide a source for this Many immigrants coming to the U.S. are from places like El Salvador, where "disappearances" were a real and terrifying part of daily life—often aided or funded by U.S. foreign policy. ChatGPT said: ​Your statement is supported by extensive historical evidence documenting U.S. involvement in El Salvador's internal conflicts, particularly during the civil war from 1980 to 1992. During this period, the U.S. provided substantial military aid, training, and intelligence to the Salvadoran government, which was implicated in widespread human rights abuses, including enforced disappearances. U.S. Support for Salvadoran Security Forces The U.S. government's support for El Salvador's security apparatus began in the 1960s and intensified during the civil war. This support included training provided by the CIA, the Green Berets, and the Agency for International Development (AID). Notably, the U.S. assisted in developing El Salvador's internal security forces, which were responsible for identifying and neutralizing individuals deemed subversive. These efforts were part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent and prevent communist influence in the region. ​ Libcom Enforced Disappearances and Death Squads The Salvadoran military and associated death squads engaged in systematic enforced disappearances, targeting labor leaders, students, clergy, and suspected dissidents. The U.S. provided intelligence, including names and photographs of suspected individuals, which facilitated these operations. High-profile cases, such as the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero and the El Mozote massacre, where approximately 1,000 civilians were killed, underscore the extent of these abuses. The Atlacatl Battalion, responsible for the El Mozote massacre, was trained by the U.S. military at the School of the Americas. ​ Sources: Revcom.us Antiwar.com Libcom U.S. Support for Salvadoran Security Forces The U.S. government's support for El Salvador's security apparatus began in the 1960s and intensified during the civil war. This support included training provided by the CIA, the Green Berets, and the Agency for International Development (AID). Notably, the U.S. assisted in developing El Salvador's internal security forces, which were responsible for identifying and neutralizing individuals deemed subversive. These efforts were part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent and prevent communist influence in the region. ​ Libcom Enforced Disappearances and Death Squads The Salvadoran military and associated death squads engaged in systematic enforced disappearances, targeting labor leaders, students, clergy, and suspected dissidents. The U.S. provided intelligence, including names and photographs of suspected individuals, which facilitated these operations. High-profile cases, such as the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero and the El Mozote massacre, where approximately 1,000 civilians were killed, underscore the extent of these abuses. The Atlacatl Battalion, responsible for the El Mozote massacre, was trained by the U.S. military at the School of the Americas. ​ Legacy and Impact These actions contributed to a climate of fear and repression in El Salvador, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans, many of whom sought refuge in the United States. The term "disappeared" became emblematic of the state's strategy to eliminate opposition without accountability. This historical context is crucial when examining contemporary U.S. immigration policies and their impact on individuals from regions with histories of state-sponsored violence.​ Understanding this history provides insight into the experiences of Salvadoran immigrants and the importance of terminology that accurately reflects the nature of state-sponsored human rights violations. Sources: Revcom.us Antiwar.com Libcom
April 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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This info is from ChatGpt since I couldn't find any cohesive and easy to understand information/sources.
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Question: In regards to politics, Nazi Germany, and present day America using El Salvador to ship so called criminals to why is it important to use the phrase "they disappeared the immigrant" instead of they kidnapped or they abducted ChatGPT said: Great question—and there’s a lot of depth to it. The phrase “they disappeared the immigrant” carries a very specific historical and political weight that “kidnapped” or “abducted” just doesn’t convey. 1. "Disappear" as a Political Verb The use of "disappear" as a transitive verb—like “they disappeared him”—originated in contexts of state violence, especially in Latin America during the 1970s and 80s (e.g., Argentina’s "Dirty War"). It refers to a person being taken by state or state-sanctioned actors, without acknowledgment, without legal process, and often without a trace. It implies enforced disappearance—which is not just a crime, but a systematic tool of oppression. 2. The Passive Disappearance vs. Active Violence "Kidnap" and "abduct" imply a crime—but they don’t inherently implicate governments or systems of power. “Disappeared” suggests intentional erasure—a person removed from both physical and legal existence. It points to authoritarian control, where people vanish into bureaucratic or militarized systems without due process, and no one takes responsibility. 3. It Highlights Systemic Injustice Using “they disappeared the immigrant” calls attention to the dehumanization and silencing of marginalized people. It suggests this isn’t an isolated incident—it’s part of a broader pattern or policy. It forces the listener to grapple with the scale and gravity of what's happening. 4. It Respects the Lived Realities of the Global South Many immigrants coming to the U.S. are from places like El Salvador, where "disappearances" were a real and terrifying part of daily life—often aided or funded by U.S. foreign policy. Using the same terminology acknowledges that this violence hasn’t ended—it’s been outsourced or rebranded in the present day. In Short: Saying “they disappeared the immigrant” is not just about semantics. It’s a deliberate choice to name a form of state terror. It preserves the political context, points to systemic power, and reminds us that what’s happening is not just criminal—it’s historical, intentional, and ongoing.
April 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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I’m looking for someone to do grooming
Pic of tan Shih Tzu next to a plush bee with a crown. Both sitting on the back of a purple couch.
April 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Clicked the link and got a 404. As a non-Canadian dealing with the 🍊💩💩 I’d like to learn more about this if you wouldn’t mind sharing some other resources.
April 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Here's a good description of the weapon they used.

Sorry, I don't have Alt text for this image, it came from this thread on Reddit, but it doesn't give the original post.
March 17, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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This was in that reddit post and it gives a great description
March 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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For my friends in RVA courtesy of @montroseva.bsky.social on Instagram as @montroseva
Photo of an Instagram post listing the ordinance for water prices going up in Henrico County VA. Full text in link below. https://henrico.gov/services/board-of-supervisors-meeting-participation-registration/?gf_protect_submission=1%23gf_90&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqmGG7n7d8CuUgMqKkjSJSRIbaCJenUY3wQd1Ece5MyhBKKfDy8Mw2RSI_aem_0We9XxZaSpvsI3lDVUpJMg
March 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Check out the app Goods Unite Us. It tells you where companies are spending their/your money.
Image of the App Store screen showing the Goods Unite Us app
March 2, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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This 🍊💩 is a disgrace to our country.
“the people’s voices can and must be heard. If you disagree with America’s current trajectory, with the idea that emboldening tyrants is the path to sustainable peace and prosperity, you have the power to make a difference: Call and email your representatives. Demand support for Ukraine. Organize and go to pro-Ukraine rallies. Write, post, speak, advocate. Donate to Ukrainian causes. Disagree. You are America — make your voice heard.” Americans should stand up and send their political leadership a clear message: We don’t support what you’re doing, so stop doing it in our name. We don’t want an alliance with Russia, and we don’t want a betrayal of Ukraine. And frankly, we are embarrassed. “Speak up now, before it’s too late. America’s president may have chosen his side of history. The American people are still free to choose theirs.”
March 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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I saw this on Reddit in response to a person discussing their recent layoff & that of a republican friend.
The R friend voted for 🍊💩, & asked the OP “Do you think I’m an idiot?”

This is a great response to those in our lives that made that mistake.
“Adult decisions come with adult consequences.”
Long response to the question of the republican friend asking “Do you think I’m an idiot?” Short version “ I think you’re naive and don’t have much empathy for you right now.”… “You made an active decision, as a well-educated person to. It’s for him. Adult decisions come with adult consequences.” “Unfortunately, this is one of those consequences. Other people are being deported, people who didn’t vote for him lost their jobs, many folks are going without medicine, whole programs are being shut down, and nonprofits are struggling to keep their doors open. Next time, make a better decision.”
February 17, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Infographic showing the 2022 national average for the cost of babysitting per hour. $20.57 for 1 child and $23.25 for 2. Additional text reads More Children = More Pay Pay your sitter $1-$2 per additional child.
February 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Has anyone created or know of a complete list of inauguration attendees and their companies?

Bonus if it lists their charges/convictions.

Great political cartoons by ‪Patrick Chappatte @chappatte.bsky.social
2 political cartoons by Patrick Chappatte. The cartoon on the left has Trump sitting on a throne like seat, with Zuckerberg bending and kissing his foot and a thumbs up like pictured above his head. Behind him in line is Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman. To the left of Trump is Musk with his arms folded and an aggravated look on his. The cartoon on the right shows Musk on the left and Trump both facing forward wearing black. on Musk's chest the word Money is written on Trump is Power. Trump's hand is on a book next to him. In the speech bubble above them, the are saying together United We Stand!. There are brown stairs behind them, indicating a gathering with people on both sides, and the bottom of an American flag flying on the right side, behind Trump.
January 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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This is Walmart but when I was there earlier in the week they $5
A carton of eggs at Walmart in Central VA $4.17
January 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Kroger in central VA, limit 2.
Carton of eggs at Kroger grocery store in Central VA $2.39 - Limit 2
January 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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I created this to use as my Bluesky header expressing my feelings about tomorrow.
The dimensions are correct so the quote lines up with the header. Feel free to use it.
High-quality photo of an American Flag on fire. The fire is being lit in the bottom right corner by the Statue of Liberty's torch. The top quarter of the statue is showing with her head and shoulders. MLK quote on top of the flag "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” The title of the image is Don't Let America Burn Away Digital Art by MS © 2025. Created with stock photos.
January 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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I have a Shih Tzu mix! She’s a rescue so we don’t know exactly what breed she is. She’s a bit fluffy right now. I like to keep her fur longer in the winter.
January 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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His current picture reminds me think he could be an evil villain in the movie Coneheads.
January 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM