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She survived a storm. The house didn’t.
For 40 years, Malissa Whitehead called this place home. She fears it could collapse on her at any moment.

For decades, she reached out for help. Now, she’s turning to her community to hold onto her American dream.

capitalbnews.org/mississippi-...
This Mississippi Delta Home Could Collapse Before Help Arrives
She works two jobs and can’t afford to pay for costly repairs. She’s called on congressional leaders and celebrities to no avail.
capitalbnews.org
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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When the moonlight leaves the lake, she will be a swan once more. 🦢
December 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge

"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Sharing for awareness: For those able and willing to help, the Embassy of Jamaica in DC is coordinating disaster relief in the U.S.

They have asked folks to reach out to them at disasterresponse@jamaicaembassy.org to coordinate support.

The government has info on donations supportjamaica.gov.jm
Support Jamaica
supportjamaica.gov.jm
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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I'm starting to see multiple threads where bluesky folks are trying to raise money for their local food banks because of the shutdown of SNAP starting November 1... can we get a thread going for people to find each other? Drop your link and put your city in front, let's coordinate city by city!
October 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Please Please Please do what you can to help stop this
#SaveSpeech

US legislators are pushing harder to pass KOSA and repeal section 230.

Call your representatives ASAP and make your voice heard! Advocate for protecting section 230, and demand your reps oppose KOSA!
Bipartisan Push in Congress to Weaken Section 230, Expand Online Surveillance, and Increase Platform Liability
Calls for platform accountability came with few answers about who decides what speech is acceptable.
reclaimthenet.org
September 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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saw a post i liked on tumblr today.....didnt see that they'd posted it on their account here but i wish they would its a sentiment that resonated w me more than making "good" art it's just important to make art....thanks man
September 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Here is some non-satire for you:

Trans rights forever.
September 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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GOOD NEWS! Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a UNIVERSAL vaccine that dramatically BOOSTS the immune system’s ability to fight tumors- even WITHOUT targeting a SPECIFIC cancer type. It has the potential to do away with chemotherapy, surgery AND radiation treatment.
August 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🗣️ LIBRARIES ARE COOLING CENTERS!

Beat the heat by visiting your local library for air conditioning. Please be kind if their AC is on the fritz! They are doing their best, just like you 🩵
August 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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RT if you also wish ill upon JK Rowling.
August 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Support your public library. Defend your public library. Slay the enemies of your public library.
August 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Y’all I really need help. I’m in so much pain that I haven’t been able to sleep for days but I don’t have insurance so I can’t afford another emergency room visit. I’ve already gone twice with no real solution. They’re suggesting an MRI which can get up to 10k. I need help so bad I’m begging.
Hey y’all. I had to set up a GFM for medical expenses and rent - basically to keep my head above water until I can go back to work.

The pain has been incredibly debilitating and so far nothing’s worked, and now I’ve been denied health insurance. I really, really need help.

gofund.me/b508c5a3
Donate to Help Emma Overcome Medical Debt Crisis, organized by Emma Malbon
Hello there! My name is Emma, and I’m raising funds to help cover a sudden … Emma Malbon needs your support for Help Emma Overcome Medical Debt Crisis
gofund.me
August 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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hello you pizza lovers
my a/c unit is falling apart, it's a loud mess, I need a new one before the heatwave next week! it's $500, though, so..

if you want to buy some PIZZA(iykyk) you'd be helping me finish the in-progress SEQUEL to this zine, cuz it's too damn hot to draw otherwise 😋
available now:
it's the 1970s and you want a 🍕SLICE OF PIZZA 🍕
a zine of pin-up illustrations for mature audiences only.

it collects 32 drawings across 6 pages about a man who makes pizza!! sketches included- for $10+ USD
#artpost

ko-fi.com/s/26cc6eb2aa
umbrellaville.itch.io/sliceofpizza
August 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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everyone get more self-indulgent and insane about your own ocs NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Let's Keep Calling!
July 31, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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This page has a big button for you to email 20+ customer service departments at once with an (editable, if you like) prewritten letter. You can even do it from your phone! There's zero reason to not be participating in the pushback on this.
The Cartoonist Co-op stands against the censorship and pay discrimination of 18+, erotic, and NSFW artists.

Check the link below for our official statement, ways to take action, and resources.
cartoonist.coop/censorship-p...

Art by @greedygulo.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Good morning! Visa is starting to hang up or refusing escalation when asked about censorship. If you get hung up on, call back to complain about it until you get an employee who will record your complaints.
Make sure to leave that person a positive review!
July 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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The Itch/Steam thing dropped off the trending tab.

Therefore it's time to remind you again to swamp the payment processors with more calls.

If the call volume dies down in under a week they aren't going to learn their lesson. Make them regret it.
July 28, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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visa and mastercard deciding what games are allowed to be sold is an apocalyptic level threat to the games industry. phone calls are the highest impact way to help.

this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.

we can beat them

phone numbers and a script:
July 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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I may not be a NSFW account, but this recent attack via payment processors should concern everyone, not just people who create/like adult content. I've RPed some ways to fight back, but also do yourself a favor and check out this thread. SO many incredible artists and they deserve love and support.
I have nothing to add to the discourse today that hasn't already been said more eloquently elsewhere, but if you're feelin' helpless I might suggest that this is an excellent time to toss a coin to your local smut peddler. ♥

🔞 artists feel free to reply with your work and donation links!
July 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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I've seen more people scolding others for who you're allowed to be mad at than people circulating payment processors phone numbers so here they are again.
Maybe we could find out.

Mastercard (US): 1-800-627-8372
Mastercard (Int.): +1-636-722-7111
Visa (US + Can): 1 800 847 2911
Visa (AUS): 1 800 125 440
PayPal: +44-0203-901-7000
Collective Shout, the group that took credit for bullying Mastercard into recently censoring more platforms, stated that apparently it took them ~1000 phonecalls to convince them to give them what they wanted?

We got like way more people than that don't we?
July 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Since i first saw this post a few days ago, the petition has raised over 10K signatures. Theres still 30K to go as of now, but that is within reach if we continue to share and encourage people to sign.
July 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Might be a good time to remind folks of the No ICE in California itch bundle raising funds for the immigrant defenders law center (or you can donate to them directly) itch.io/b/3110/no-ic...
July 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM