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Remember, y'all, we're in this mess together. Join generalstrike.us Studies have shown it only takes 3.5% of the population to band together and grind this economy to a halt and enact change. Continue building community and supporting mutual aid in any way you can.
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June 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Remember, y'all, we're in this mess together. Join generalstrike.us Studies have shown it only takes 3.5% of the population to band together and grind this economy to a halt and enact change. Continue building community and supporting mutual aid in any way you can.
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If you're a New Yorker and still wondering how ranked choice voting works, watch this.
Ranked Choice Voting Explained — with Cute Pets | Robert Reich
Why not let people vote for the candidates they actually like, instead of forcing them to vote against candidates they h
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June 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you're a New Yorker and still wondering how ranked choice voting works, watch this.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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SHUTTING DOWN RURAL HOSPITALS—that's the Republican agenda.
If their Big, Ugly, Betrayal of a bill passes, rural hospitals across America will be forced to shutter. This will hit Central & Eastern Washington the hardest.
We can kill this bill, but NOW is the time to speak up.
If their Big, Ugly, Betrayal of a bill passes, rural hospitals across America will be forced to shutter. This will hit Central & Eastern Washington the hardest.
We can kill this bill, but NOW is the time to speak up.
June 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
SHUTTING DOWN RURAL HOSPITALS—that's the Republican agenda.
If their Big, Ugly, Betrayal of a bill passes, rural hospitals across America will be forced to shutter. This will hit Central & Eastern Washington the hardest.
We can kill this bill, but NOW is the time to speak up.
If their Big, Ugly, Betrayal of a bill passes, rural hospitals across America will be forced to shutter. This will hit Central & Eastern Washington the hardest.
We can kill this bill, but NOW is the time to speak up.
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Don’t threaten us with a good time!
June 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Don’t threaten us with a good time!
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There are a few ways people get abortion pills, including for self-managing their abortion. Self-managed abortion can be life-saving and empowering.
There can also be legal risks. Learn more: ReproLegalHelpline.org
The Miscarriage + Abortion hotline has clinicians who can support: 1-833-246-2632
There can also be legal risks. Learn more: ReproLegalHelpline.org
The Miscarriage + Abortion hotline has clinicians who can support: 1-833-246-2632
June 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
There are a few ways people get abortion pills, including for self-managing their abortion. Self-managed abortion can be life-saving and empowering.
There can also be legal risks. Learn more: ReproLegalHelpline.org
The Miscarriage + Abortion hotline has clinicians who can support: 1-833-246-2632
There can also be legal risks. Learn more: ReproLegalHelpline.org
The Miscarriage + Abortion hotline has clinicians who can support: 1-833-246-2632
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On May 25, academic and journalist Rasha Qandeel was interrogated for 8 hours by Egyptian authorities for her writing and reporting. We strongly condemn Egypt's intimidation of Qandeel as an attempt to silence her and a violation of her free expression. manassa.news/en/news/24466
After eight-hour interrogation, journalist Rasha Qandeel released on bail
Prominent journalist Rasha Qandeel was released Sunday evening on bail of 50,000Egyptian pounds (approximately $1,000) following an eight-hour interrogation at the Supreme State Security Prosecution i...
manassa.news
May 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
On May 25, academic and journalist Rasha Qandeel was interrogated for 8 hours by Egyptian authorities for her writing and reporting. We strongly condemn Egypt's intimidation of Qandeel as an attempt to silence her and a violation of her free expression. manassa.news/en/news/24466
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It’s not book bans alone anymore. The censorship crowd is also trying to silence authors at public readings and talks. But there’s a lot libraries and bookstores can do to protect free expression in these spaces. A new blog by me offers tips from authors and experts based on their experiences.
A touring author uses aliases at hotels. An indie bookstore enlists volunteers to watch for trouble.
As threats and harassment spill over into live events, here are some lessons learned and tools shared at a recent PEN America digital safety event: pen.org/as-threats-a...
As threats and harassment spill over into live events, here are some lessons learned and tools shared at a recent PEN America digital safety event: pen.org/as-threats-a...
As Threats and Harassment of Authors Spill Over Into Bookstore Appearances, Safety Experts Offer Guidance - PEN America
While threats against authors have always existed, the problem has spiked with the sweeping book bans in public schools since 2021.
pen.org
May 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It’s not book bans alone anymore. The censorship crowd is also trying to silence authors at public readings and talks. But there’s a lot libraries and bookstores can do to protect free expression in these spaces. A new blog by me offers tips from authors and experts based on their experiences.
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Word is Attorney General Pam Bondi is seeking records and testimony from journalists. Please be mindful of how you communicate use secure formats, follow established guidance, and above all, protect your identity at all costs.
May 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Word is Attorney General Pam Bondi is seeking records and testimony from journalists. Please be mindful of how you communicate use secure formats, follow established guidance, and above all, protect your identity at all costs.
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New info from NPS internal communications!
‼️🌲 Park staff are in danger. We need YOU to tell the Department of the Interior to stop staff cuts. 📞
🧑💻 Internal communications say that up to 1500 people—mostly behind-the-scenes staff—will be fired, likely in the next two weeks.
‼️🌲 Park staff are in danger. We need YOU to tell the Department of the Interior to stop staff cuts. 📞
🧑💻 Internal communications say that up to 1500 people—mostly behind-the-scenes staff—will be fired, likely in the next two weeks.
May 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
New info from NPS internal communications!
‼️🌲 Park staff are in danger. We need YOU to tell the Department of the Interior to stop staff cuts. 📞
🧑💻 Internal communications say that up to 1500 people—mostly behind-the-scenes staff—will be fired, likely in the next two weeks.
‼️🌲 Park staff are in danger. We need YOU to tell the Department of the Interior to stop staff cuts. 📞
🧑💻 Internal communications say that up to 1500 people—mostly behind-the-scenes staff—will be fired, likely in the next two weeks.
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We love to see it! Thank you to the many unions and nonprofits stepping up to fight
We are stronger together!
We are stronger together!
#ICYMI: We’ve joined a major lawsuit challenging this Administration's unlawful government overhaul.
This illegal power grab threatens public services & parks nationwide, with 1,500+ NPS staff already lost.
We must defend our public lands.
🧵 Learn more ⬇️
www.commondreams.org/news/nonprof...
This illegal power grab threatens public services & parks nationwide, with 1,500+ NPS staff already lost.
We must defend our public lands.
🧵 Learn more ⬇️
www.commondreams.org/news/nonprof...
Coalition of Nonprofits, Unions Launch Challenge to Trump's 'Unlawful' Attack on Government | Common Dreams
Americans did not vote for a power grab! Trump's dismantling of federal agencies threatens vital services we rely on daily. Are you ready to stand up against this assault on our government and essenti...
www.commondreams.org
May 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We love to see it! Thank you to the many unions and nonprofits stepping up to fight
We are stronger together!
We are stronger together!
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📣 Lose 3/4 of our National Park System? Absolutely not 🚫 Tell Congress to reject President Trump's reckless proposed budget at npca.org/worstbudgetever 👎
Reject the President's Budget
The president’s budget could close over 350 parks—3/4 of the National Park System. Tell Congress to act now.
npca.org
May 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
📣 Lose 3/4 of our National Park System? Absolutely not 🚫 Tell Congress to reject President Trump's reckless proposed budget at npca.org/worstbudgetever 👎
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The hits keep coming, y’all. In a new move in their continued dismantling of the National Park Service, the Trump administration, hundreds of employees were removed from their position as rangers. Employees were told Friday afternoon they were being “consolidated” to the Department of the Interior.
May 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The hits keep coming, y’all. In a new move in their continued dismantling of the National Park Service, the Trump administration, hundreds of employees were removed from their position as rangers. Employees were told Friday afternoon they were being “consolidated” to the Department of the Interior.
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April 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Opus Dei says now that mean, old restrictive pope is dead, we don’t have to do what he says. We’ll see what the new pope says. The far right Catholic EWTN celebrates.
www.ewtnvatican.com/articles/opu...
www.ewtnvatican.com/articles/opu...
Opus Dei postpones adoption of new statutes
The Catholic personal prelature Opus Dei has significantly reduced the scope of its two-week general congress that began this week due to the death of Pope Francis two days before the assembly’s sched...
www.ewtnvatican.com
April 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Opus Dei says now that mean, old restrictive pope is dead, we don’t have to do what he says. We’ll see what the new pope says. The far right Catholic EWTN celebrates.
www.ewtnvatican.com/articles/opu...
www.ewtnvatican.com/articles/opu...
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Trump’s wealthy donors will weather his tariff storm just fine – while you pay more at the checkout line.
And don’t forget: they get a new round of big fat tax cuts, too.
It’s government for the rich, by the rich.
And don’t forget: they get a new round of big fat tax cuts, too.
It’s government for the rich, by the rich.
April 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Trump’s wealthy donors will weather his tariff storm just fine – while you pay more at the checkout line.
And don’t forget: they get a new round of big fat tax cuts, too.
It’s government for the rich, by the rich.
And don’t forget: they get a new round of big fat tax cuts, too.
It’s government for the rich, by the rich.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Dear Canada: tomorrow is Election Day. This is Mark Carney. Hint, hint.
April 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Dear Canada: tomorrow is Election Day. This is Mark Carney. Hint, hint.
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No bundy axed yuo to soobersize de kitton Momb. Why Momb? Why? #cat #catsofbluesky
April 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
No bundy axed yuo to soobersize de kitton Momb. Why Momb? Why? #cat #catsofbluesky
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“Leonard Leo plays a very powerful role as a dark-money aggregator, one who’s responsible for funding a lot of extremely right-wing causes and also trying to enforce his vision of Catholicism on the rest of the nation.”
Watch HBO documentary Dark Money. ASAP!
jacobin.com/2025/04/alex...
Watch HBO documentary Dark Money. ASAP!
jacobin.com/2025/04/alex...
With His New Film, Alex Gibney Shines a Light on Dark Money
Jacobin sat down with the prolific muckraking filmmaker Alex Gibney to discuss his new documentary The Dark Money Game, on the terrifying ramifications of Citizens United and how it’s empowered the sa...
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April 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“Leonard Leo plays a very powerful role as a dark-money aggregator, one who’s responsible for funding a lot of extremely right-wing causes and also trying to enforce his vision of Catholicism on the rest of the nation.”
Watch HBO documentary Dark Money. ASAP!
jacobin.com/2025/04/alex...
Watch HBO documentary Dark Money. ASAP!
jacobin.com/2025/04/alex...
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Harvard’s putting up a fight from the academic sector. Where are our business leaders?? The silence is deafening. The latest No Mercy / No Malice: www.profgalloway.com/breaking-the...
April 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Harvard’s putting up a fight from the academic sector. Where are our business leaders?? The silence is deafening. The latest No Mercy / No Malice: www.profgalloway.com/breaking-the...
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The world is on Zelensky’s side.
Zelensky applauded by world leaders upon entering church.
Zelensky applauded by world leaders upon entering church.
April 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The world is on Zelensky’s side.
Zelensky applauded by world leaders upon entering church.
Zelensky applauded by world leaders upon entering church.