Erin
@veridity.bsky.social
Management Systems & Systems Thinking, Cyber security, Sustainability, Risk Management. Also gardening and movies.
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I know, everybody should leave X, but I think an exception should be made solely for Joyce Carol Oates so she can keep wounding Musk's withered soul on his own site and he can't do a thing about it.
![Joyce Carol Oates quoting a tweet that says “wherever he [Elon Musk] goes, he wants to leave”:
"wherever he goes, he wants to leave"-- that's because when he gets there, he has brought his own self along; & whatever club he's invited to join has been devalued by the invitation.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:buy3qvqcj3o76leo6ap7pn2p/bafkreifilfbsxemfsambf4kqwolr24ld2ekqcrz4ybgv3bv7kzi5e6kppm@jpeg)
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I know, everybody should leave X, but I think an exception should be made solely for Joyce Carol Oates so she can keep wounding Musk's withered soul on his own site and he can't do a thing about it.
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The loss of SNAP benefits means that people are choosing between feeding themselves or feeding their pets.
Absolutely no one should have to make that choice. Let’s flood food banks & shelters with pet food & connect with corporations willing to step up—looking at Chewy
youtube.com/shorts/GwyeT...
Absolutely no one should have to make that choice. Let’s flood food banks & shelters with pet food & connect with corporations willing to step up—looking at Chewy
youtube.com/shorts/GwyeT...
Would you starve or give away your pet? 🥺😩 Millions of US families struggle to feed kids & pets
YouTube video by Casey
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November 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The loss of SNAP benefits means that people are choosing between feeding themselves or feeding their pets.
Absolutely no one should have to make that choice. Let’s flood food banks & shelters with pet food & connect with corporations willing to step up—looking at Chewy
youtube.com/shorts/GwyeT...
Absolutely no one should have to make that choice. Let’s flood food banks & shelters with pet food & connect with corporations willing to step up—looking at Chewy
youtube.com/shorts/GwyeT...
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211 is a national hotline number that refers people to service providers-including for SNAP benefits
Since Trump refused to fund the program, calls to the number have QUADRUPLED
And while millions of Americans are desperate to feed their families
Trump is throwing lavish parties at Mar-a-Lago
Since Trump refused to fund the program, calls to the number have QUADRUPLED
And while millions of Americans are desperate to feed their families
Trump is throwing lavish parties at Mar-a-Lago
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
211 is a national hotline number that refers people to service providers-including for SNAP benefits
Since Trump refused to fund the program, calls to the number have QUADRUPLED
And while millions of Americans are desperate to feed their families
Trump is throwing lavish parties at Mar-a-Lago
Since Trump refused to fund the program, calls to the number have QUADRUPLED
And while millions of Americans are desperate to feed their families
Trump is throwing lavish parties at Mar-a-Lago
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One thing you can do to help is contribute to food banks. I volunteer at one and these SNAP cut backs have doubled the number of people coming in. We have to provide food for double the people and it runs out pretty quickly.
How Families Are Coping With SNAP Cuts
In New Jersey, a single mother struggled to figure out how to feed her two young sons with $50.
Because of the government shutdown, the Trump administration initially sought to stop supplying benefits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
In New Jersey, a single mother struggled to figure out how to feed her two young sons with $50.
Because of the government shutdown, the Trump administration initially sought to stop supplying benefits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Down to $1.18: How Families Are Coping With SNAP Cuts
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
One thing you can do to help is contribute to food banks. I volunteer at one and these SNAP cut backs have doubled the number of people coming in. We have to provide food for double the people and it runs out pretty quickly.
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If I were to defy a court order, I'd be in jail, not building a ballroom.
Reopen government, swear in Adelita Grivala, release the Epstein Files, restore healthcare subsidies, and fund SNAP.
Reopen government, swear in Adelita Grivala, release the Epstein Files, restore healthcare subsidies, and fund SNAP.
November 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
If I were to defy a court order, I'd be in jail, not building a ballroom.
Reopen government, swear in Adelita Grivala, release the Epstein Files, restore healthcare subsidies, and fund SNAP.
Reopen government, swear in Adelita Grivala, release the Epstein Files, restore healthcare subsidies, and fund SNAP.
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1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
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On top of refusing to reopen the government while withholding SNAP funding, this regime has cancelled USDA's annual hunger report.
They can try to erase the data that proves their cruelty, but they can’t erase the pain of MILLIONS of hungry Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
They can try to erase the data that proves their cruelty, but they can’t erase the pain of MILLIONS of hungry Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Trump ends annual report on U.S. hunger amid rising food insecurity
The Trump administration is ending a decades-long report on U.S. hunger, calling it “politicized.” Last year, the USDA report warned of rising food insecurity.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
On top of refusing to reopen the government while withholding SNAP funding, this regime has cancelled USDA's annual hunger report.
They can try to erase the data that proves their cruelty, but they can’t erase the pain of MILLIONS of hungry Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
They can try to erase the data that proves their cruelty, but they can’t erase the pain of MILLIONS of hungry Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Grocery stores were trying to help SNAP recipients while they are getting no benefits. They offered special coupons. Trump’s USDA informed the stores they can’t offer discounts to recipients amid the shutdown. Trump threatened stores with taking away their authorization to participate in SNAP.
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Grocery stores were trying to help SNAP recipients while they are getting no benefits. They offered special coupons. Trump’s USDA informed the stores they can’t offer discounts to recipients amid the shutdown. Trump threatened stores with taking away their authorization to participate in SNAP.
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Congratulations Zohran Mamdani 💥
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Congratulations Zohran Mamdani 💥
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this should be the question asked at every Democrat press appearance. "what are you personally taking away from the unambiguous success of Mamdani's campaign and the clear fact that his ideas are record-breakingly popular, in terms of how to attract and keep your own voters"
Mamdani didnt just win, he got over 50% of the vote. They cant even claim Cuomo woulda won if Sliwa dropped out. Its a victory thsts undeniable, and yet I suspect we will see new levels of centrist lets be more bigoted dems clownery to try and say that the party shouldnt take Mamdani's lead.
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
this should be the question asked at every Democrat press appearance. "what are you personally taking away from the unambiguous success of Mamdani's campaign and the clear fact that his ideas are record-breakingly popular, in terms of how to attract and keep your own voters"
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“Upon winning the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday with a majority of the vote, Zohran Mamdani quickly took the fight to Donald Trump.”
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open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
“Upon winning the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday with a majority of the vote, Zohran Mamdani quickly took the fight to Donald Trump.”
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
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The reason SNAP costs "exploded" starting in 2021 was because USDA implemented a change to the calculation of how much families should spend on food each month. This change was mandated by Congress in the farm bill that passed... in 2018, when Trump was president.
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The reason SNAP costs "exploded" starting in 2021 was because USDA implemented a change to the calculation of how much families should spend on food each month. This change was mandated by Congress in the farm bill that passed... in 2018, when Trump was president.
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🚨🚨🚨
Trump is openly defying multiple court orders and withholding food from 42 million Americans, mere hours after the USDA sent guidance to the states.
The incompetence is staggering.
His threat is illegal, immoral, and only causing more chaos and anxiety for food banks and hungry Americans.
Trump is openly defying multiple court orders and withholding food from 42 million Americans, mere hours after the USDA sent guidance to the states.
The incompetence is staggering.
His threat is illegal, immoral, and only causing more chaos and anxiety for food banks and hungry Americans.
November 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🚨🚨🚨
Trump is openly defying multiple court orders and withholding food from 42 million Americans, mere hours after the USDA sent guidance to the states.
The incompetence is staggering.
His threat is illegal, immoral, and only causing more chaos and anxiety for food banks and hungry Americans.
Trump is openly defying multiple court orders and withholding food from 42 million Americans, mere hours after the USDA sent guidance to the states.
The incompetence is staggering.
His threat is illegal, immoral, and only causing more chaos and anxiety for food banks and hungry Americans.
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In case you’re wondering, the longest Game 7 in World Series history was 12 innings (1924).
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
In case you’re wondering, the longest Game 7 in World Series history was 12 innings (1924).
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The government shutdown is about to hit home in homes with the least capacity to weather shortfalls. Millions who rely on #SNAP to feed their families are caught in the crosshairs. “We need to remember that #SNAP is the safety net. Below the safety net is concrete.” www.statnews.com/2025/10/27/s...
When SNAP benefits run out, 'people can die,' say health experts
“People can die” from even short gaps in nutrition and food access, experts say ahead of SNAP benefits not going out in November in at least 25 states.
www.statnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The government shutdown is about to hit home in homes with the least capacity to weather shortfalls. Millions who rely on #SNAP to feed their families are caught in the crosshairs. “We need to remember that #SNAP is the safety net. Below the safety net is concrete.” www.statnews.com/2025/10/27/s...
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“They’re playing fast and loose with people eating!”—Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
40% of the people on SNAP benefits are children.
The richest people in the United States are taking food away from the poorest children before thanksgiving, let that sink in. #Resist
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
40% of the people on SNAP benefits are children.
The richest people in the United States are taking food away from the poorest children before thanksgiving, let that sink in. #Resist
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
Rep. Rosa DeLauro: "On the food stamp issue, the money is there! Let them not get away with saying they can't do it. Their political will isn't there to feed the people who rely on the SNAP program which is the most effective anti-hunger program in the USA."
October 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
“They’re playing fast and loose with people eating!”—Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
40% of the people on SNAP benefits are children.
The richest people in the United States are taking food away from the poorest children before thanksgiving, let that sink in. #Resist
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
40% of the people on SNAP benefits are children.
The richest people in the United States are taking food away from the poorest children before thanksgiving, let that sink in. #Resist
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
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ONE. WIN. AWAY.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
ONE. WIN. AWAY.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
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Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. start Game 5 with a bang 💥
It's the first time in World Series history that a team has gone back-to-back to lead off a ballgame.
It's the first time in World Series history that a team has gone back-to-back to lead off a ballgame.
October 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. start Game 5 with a bang 💥
It's the first time in World Series history that a team has gone back-to-back to lead off a ballgame.
It's the first time in World Series history that a team has gone back-to-back to lead off a ballgame.
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ICE is doing its dirty work, detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records. And doing it without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
Resisting ICE
ICE is detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records and without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. This is episode 73 of Stories of Resistance.
therealnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
ICE is doing its dirty work, detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records. And doing it without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
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10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest
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10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest
Once a democracy starts to erode, it can be difficult to reverse the trend. What does it take for democracies to bounce back from periods of autocratic rule?
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October 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest
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As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country. n.pr/3WYHxGS
SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people
As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country.
n.pr
October 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country. n.pr/3WYHxGS
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Canada is poised to lose its measles elimination status — and the US could, too #usnews
Canada is poised to lose its measles elimination status — and the US could, too
Canada’s falling vaccination rates set the stage for measles cases to grow into a massive, ongoing outbreak.
www.live5news.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Canada is poised to lose its measles elimination status — and the US could, too #usnews
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“Our campaign is driven by a belief that, while there may not be an ideological majority in New York City, there is a majority of New Yorkers who feel left behind by the economic policies of this mayor and by politics today.”
How far can socialist Zohran Mamdani go in the NYC mayor's race?
The 33-year-old socialist's economic populist agenda has monopolized online attention. Is he the jolt of energy Democrats need?
www.motherjones.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“Our campaign is driven by a belief that, while there may not be an ideological majority in New York City, there is a majority of New Yorkers who feel left behind by the economic policies of this mayor and by politics today.”
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The ongoing federal government shutdown is jeopardizing wages for US troops and federal employees, raising concerns in American Samoa.
Government Shutdown Threatens Pay for Troops, Millions of Federal Workers
The federal government shutdown, now the second longest in history, is threatening the pay of millions of US troops and federal civilian workers. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye reports…...
www.talanei.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The ongoing federal government shutdown is jeopardizing wages for US troops and federal employees, raising concerns in American Samoa.
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Truth Social, the social media platform majority-owned by US President Donald Trump and his family, is launching a cryptocurrency-based gambling service called Truth Predict that will compete directly with Polymarket.
Donald Trump's Truth Social Is Launching a Polymarket Competitor
As crypto-based prediction services attract a flood of attention and capital, the US president’s social media platform has announced plans to muscle in.
www.wired.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Truth Social, the social media platform majority-owned by US President Donald Trump and his family, is launching a cryptocurrency-based gambling service called Truth Predict that will compete directly with Polymarket.