Niibin Giizis
@niibin-giizis.bsky.social
Social worker. Dabbler. Wanderer. Wonderer.
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It’s Not Only the East Wing That’s Being Demolished. Trump Is Gutting Affordable Housing Too.
www.counterpunch.org/2025/11/07/i...
www.counterpunch.org/2025/11/07/i...
It's Not Only the White House That's Being Demolished. Trump's Gutting Affordable Housing, Too
President Trump isn’t only bulldozing the East Wing of the White House with the help of his billionaire friends. The former developer is also taking a
www.counterpunch.org
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
It’s Not Only the East Wing That’s Being Demolished. Trump Is Gutting Affordable Housing Too.
www.counterpunch.org/2025/11/07/i...
www.counterpunch.org/2025/11/07/i...
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Oh my heart
Ok. I needed this today! And yes - I cried heartfelt tears watching it.
November 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Oh my heart
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![You say "eat the rich"
[old man teaching the main character (grimes?) in the walking dead how to garden]
but consider using them as compost to grow food instead!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lxm3v43kiuo4gdun45a4zivh/bafkreieb3blkqzlfy6kv7fjxxbfjhzvbcdvnfpie55pmvkoxn7iy5if36i@jpeg)
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As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
October 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
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The “Is Trump the next Hitler?” debate misses his sinister parallels to another 20th-century European tyrant.
You’re Comparing Trump to the Wrong Fascist Dictator
The “Is Trump Hitler?” debate misses his sinister parallels to another 20th-century European tyrant.
slate.trib.al
October 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The “Is Trump the next Hitler?” debate misses his sinister parallels to another 20th-century European tyrant.
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We have been notified by the founders of Antifa (and their girlfriends) that they have officially changed their name to Amphifa:
October 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We have been notified by the founders of Antifa (and their girlfriends) that they have officially changed their name to Amphifa:
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👇👇
Only takes 23 Senate Democrats to remove Chuck Schumer from leadership and replace him with someone willing to fight
March 14, 2025 at 3:24 AM
👇👇
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Note here that Musk is now literally assigning himself new contracts based on the use of his DOGE wrecking crew and the associated micro-bros. this isn't a "conflict of interest". it's just handing yourself federal money www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/b...
Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns | CNN Business
The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet system to upgrade the information technology networks it uses to manage US airspace, raising new concerns about conflic...
www.cnn.com
February 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Note here that Musk is now literally assigning himself new contracts based on the use of his DOGE wrecking crew and the associated micro-bros. this isn't a "conflict of interest". it's just handing yourself federal money www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/b...
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this rich asshole in st. louis pointed a gun at some protesters and become a right wing celebrity overnight. conservatives were so enthralled by a guy who threatened to kill liberals that he got recruited to run for senate and raised over a million bucks in individual donations
February 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
this rich asshole in st. louis pointed a gun at some protesters and become a right wing celebrity overnight. conservatives were so enthralled by a guy who threatened to kill liberals that he got recruited to run for senate and raised over a million bucks in individual donations
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As corporations abandon diversity initiatives, we must push for autonomy & self-determination, writes @williamcson.bsky.social in his latest column. Considering the limits of DEI & multicultural consumerism, let’s not pull up chairs at dinner parties that need to be destroyed.
Another way out: DEI and the limits of multicultural consumerism
As corporations abandon diversity initiatives, activists argue for self-determination rather than a seat at oppressive tables
prismreports.org
February 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
As corporations abandon diversity initiatives, we must push for autonomy & self-determination, writes @williamcson.bsky.social in his latest column. Considering the limits of DEI & multicultural consumerism, let’s not pull up chairs at dinner parties that need to be destroyed.
Celebrating Presidents’ Day by calling my elected officials with the help of the 5 Calls app.
Nothing that is happening is okay. I keep in mind the positive efforts we can all make: being in community, building community where we can and making small efforts like these calls.
Keep the hope alive
Nothing that is happening is okay. I keep in mind the positive efforts we can all make: being in community, building community where we can and making small efforts like these calls.
Keep the hope alive
February 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Celebrating Presidents’ Day by calling my elected officials with the help of the 5 Calls app.
Nothing that is happening is okay. I keep in mind the positive efforts we can all make: being in community, building community where we can and making small efforts like these calls.
Keep the hope alive
Nothing that is happening is okay. I keep in mind the positive efforts we can all make: being in community, building community where we can and making small efforts like these calls.
Keep the hope alive
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As a political scientist who studies countries that managed to stop the slide into authoritarianism, I can assure you that ***refraining from provoking the authoritarian*** is not how it works.
Without further ado, I will now go tear out another chunk of hair.
Without further ado, I will now go tear out another chunk of hair.
"activist leaders have told him and colleagues that they fear protests against Trump might eventually be used as a predicate for declaring martial law. Other House Democrats echoed this privately"
Something something in advance
www.cnn.com/2025/02/16/p...
Something something in advance
www.cnn.com/2025/02/16/p...
Democrats confront their powerlessness as Trump flexes authority | CNN Politics
Amid Democrats’ shock and bickering over how much to respond to President Donald Trump is a deeper question rippling through leaders across the Capitol and across the country: How much should they rel...
www.cnn.com
February 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
As a political scientist who studies countries that managed to stop the slide into authoritarianism, I can assure you that ***refraining from provoking the authoritarian*** is not how it works.
Without further ado, I will now go tear out another chunk of hair.
Without further ado, I will now go tear out another chunk of hair.
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Frederick Douglass was a writer, diplomat, advisor to President Lincoln and American hero.
The Maryland National Guard is declining to march in the annual Douglass parade in his native Talbot County this year because he was Black and the DoD no longer does Black history
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The Maryland National Guard is declining to march in the annual Douglass parade in his native Talbot County this year because he was Black and the DoD no longer does Black history
wapo.st/3CQfK5g
Citing DOD order, Md. National Guard to skip Frederick Douglass event
Titled “Identity Months Dead at DoD,” the guidance bars the Department of Defense from using official resources to support cultural awareness months.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Frederick Douglass was a writer, diplomat, advisor to President Lincoln and American hero.
The Maryland National Guard is declining to march in the annual Douglass parade in his native Talbot County this year because he was Black and the DoD no longer does Black history
wapo.st/3CQfK5g
The Maryland National Guard is declining to march in the annual Douglass parade in his native Talbot County this year because he was Black and the DoD no longer does Black history
wapo.st/3CQfK5g
This is a coup.
February 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This is a coup.
Can we impeach him yet?
February 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Can we impeach him yet?
I still have my pussy hat let’s go
January 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I still have my pussy hat let’s go
It’s -39 but no reason to delay school or anything. Kids can wait at the bus stop is this weather. No problem. 🤦♀️
January 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
It’s -39 but no reason to delay school or anything. Kids can wait at the bus stop is this weather. No problem. 🤦♀️
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Under the banner of “We Fight Back 2025,” 700+ protests are planned nationwide on Jan. 20 in response to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Alexandra Martinez writes. Organizers hope to deliver a resounding rebuke to the Trump’s anticipated agenda.
prismreports.org/2025/01/16/t...
prismreports.org/2025/01/16/t...
Nationwide protests planned for Trump’s Inauguration Day
The Miami Democratic Socialists of America plans to lead a local demonstration during Trump’s inauguration
prismreports.org
January 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Under the banner of “We Fight Back 2025,” 700+ protests are planned nationwide on Jan. 20 in response to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Alexandra Martinez writes. Organizers hope to deliver a resounding rebuke to the Trump’s anticipated agenda.
prismreports.org/2025/01/16/t...
prismreports.org/2025/01/16/t...
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Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.
This Virginia program helps former foster youth get degrees, at any age
Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.
www.npr.org
January 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.