ashley fairbanks
@ziibiing.com
asiniiwiikwe indizhinikaaz. anishinaabekwe in yanaguana. storyteller, comms nerd, & artist trying to shift power and build a just and sustainable world. fuck borders. land back. she/her/wiin.
or the awful thing can apparently happen that happened to my workplace last year, and your entire company can get dropped from your insurance plan and you have to move to united healthcare and your cost-sharing all triples
Also if you get insurance through your employer and are sighing a deep breath of relief (while obviously still giving a shit about this issue)
understand your insurance through your employer can go up as well, and coverage offered lessened.
And if you lose your job and can't quickly find another
understand your insurance through your employer can go up as well, and coverage offered lessened.
And if you lose your job and can't quickly find another
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
or the awful thing can apparently happen that happened to my workplace last year, and your entire company can get dropped from your insurance plan and you have to move to united healthcare and your cost-sharing all triples
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if you ever randomly get the urge to donate to the democratic party, feel free to venmo that money to me or another trans person instead - we'll make sure it doesn't get used to take away people's healthcare
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
if you ever randomly get the urge to donate to the democratic party, feel free to venmo that money to me or another trans person instead - we'll make sure it doesn't get used to take away people's healthcare
god james carville cannot speak a complete sentence why do they keep hauling him on the television
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
god james carville cannot speak a complete sentence why do they keep hauling him on the television
the people’s champion, arizona tea, has opened a visitor’s center/museum/factory tour called arizonaland and i want to go.
first thing i’ve ever wanted to do in new jersey.
first thing i’ve ever wanted to do in new jersey.
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
the people’s champion, arizona tea, has opened a visitor’s center/museum/factory tour called arizonaland and i want to go.
first thing i’ve ever wanted to do in new jersey.
first thing i’ve ever wanted to do in new jersey.
the weirdest thing about not really drinking anymore is one pint of margarita at the airport and suddenly you’re drunk at the airport at 1:23 on a Monday
November 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
the weirdest thing about not really drinking anymore is one pint of margarita at the airport and suddenly you’re drunk at the airport at 1:23 on a Monday
no i am not ashamed when the man at my taqueria knows me well enough to ask “oh no mr. waffles is too cold to come out today?”
we are building COMMUNITY
we are building COMMUNITY
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
no i am not ashamed when the man at my taqueria knows me well enough to ask “oh no mr. waffles is too cold to come out today?”
we are building COMMUNITY
we are building COMMUNITY
we cant be the only family with babybel-related conflict
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
we cant be the only family with babybel-related conflict
it is crazy what some regular ass people are spending on hair cuts. we have gone mad. i’m buying a scissors.
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
it is crazy what some regular ass people are spending on hair cuts. we have gone mad. i’m buying a scissors.
i watched a youtube video with a girl going to a whole marketplace of mushrooms in china.
we are missing out on so many mushrooms!
we are missing out on so many mushrooms!
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
i watched a youtube video with a girl going to a whole marketplace of mushrooms in china.
we are missing out on so many mushrooms!
we are missing out on so many mushrooms!
annnnnddd my flight tomorrow just got cancelled
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
annnnnddd my flight tomorrow just got cancelled
the senate shouldn’t exist. the senate is dumb.
November 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
the senate shouldn’t exist. the senate is dumb.
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When you switch from fossil to clean you only use like 30-40% of the energy to do the same stuff, bc most energy from fossil fuels is lost as waste heat
What's I'm trying to say is that all climate action is degrowth
WELCOME TO DEGROWTH EVERYONE
What's I'm trying to say is that all climate action is degrowth
WELCOME TO DEGROWTH EVERYONE
From my file on the IEA's world energy outlook.
"Primary energy" = what goes in
"Final energy" = what comes out
a
The space in between: mostly lost energy bc burning fossil fuels is absurdly wasteful.
So in the net zero scenario, that gaps closes to zero --->>
"Primary energy" = what goes in
"Final energy" = what comes out
a
The space in between: mostly lost energy bc burning fossil fuels is absurdly wasteful.
So in the net zero scenario, that gaps closes to zero --->>
November 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
When you switch from fossil to clean you only use like 30-40% of the energy to do the same stuff, bc most energy from fossil fuels is lost as waste heat
What's I'm trying to say is that all climate action is degrowth
WELCOME TO DEGROWTH EVERYONE
What's I'm trying to say is that all climate action is degrowth
WELCOME TO DEGROWTH EVERYONE
i was making collages with my friends this morning and there was this beautiful illustration and quote from @chanda.blacksky.app and apparently none of friends know what moots means
November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
i was making collages with my friends this morning and there was this beautiful illustration and quote from @chanda.blacksky.app and apparently none of friends know what moots means
my circus was amazing. my friends did the best. we solved a murder.
i love planning parties. in a universe without oppression i would be a party planner.
i love planning parties. in a universe without oppression i would be a party planner.
November 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM
my circus was amazing. my friends did the best. we solved a murder.
i love planning parties. in a universe without oppression i would be a party planner.
i love planning parties. in a universe without oppression i would be a party planner.
i made this for like $10
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
i made this for like $10
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My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
i’ve lost my mom under this pile of balloons
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
i’ve lost my mom under this pile of balloons
sharing what my family does because it is kind of crazy:
1. for each big holiday you have a semi-permanent dish. you bring that every year
2. if you want to try something new it must be in addition to your usual
3. if you are a new adult, you make deviled eggs until the next person comes of age
1. for each big holiday you have a semi-permanent dish. you bring that every year
2. if you want to try something new it must be in addition to your usual
3. if you are a new adult, you make deviled eggs until the next person comes of age
are potluck thanksgivings not the norm?
my family is so big that if one person tried to host our family dinner it would be like $1,000 dollars
my family is so big that if one person tried to host our family dinner it would be like $1,000 dollars
Column: With Thanksgiving coming up, you may have noticed online posts about whether it's okay to charge guests for dinner.
It's part of a larger trend that, depending on your point of view, is either a major breach of etiquette or simply pragmatic.
It's part of a larger trend that, depending on your point of view, is either a major breach of etiquette or simply pragmatic.
November 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
sharing what my family does because it is kind of crazy:
1. for each big holiday you have a semi-permanent dish. you bring that every year
2. if you want to try something new it must be in addition to your usual
3. if you are a new adult, you make deviled eggs until the next person comes of age
1. for each big holiday you have a semi-permanent dish. you bring that every year
2. if you want to try something new it must be in addition to your usual
3. if you are a new adult, you make deviled eggs until the next person comes of age
are potluck thanksgivings not the norm?
my family is so big that if one person tried to host our family dinner it would be like $1,000 dollars
my family is so big that if one person tried to host our family dinner it would be like $1,000 dollars
Column: With Thanksgiving coming up, you may have noticed online posts about whether it's okay to charge guests for dinner.
It's part of a larger trend that, depending on your point of view, is either a major breach of etiquette or simply pragmatic.
It's part of a larger trend that, depending on your point of view, is either a major breach of etiquette or simply pragmatic.
Column | I’m on a budget but I want to host Thanksgiving dinner. Can I charge guests?
The trend of transferring financial responsibility from the host to the guest is turning fellowship into a monetary affair.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
are potluck thanksgivings not the norm?
my family is so big that if one person tried to host our family dinner it would be like $1,000 dollars
my family is so big that if one person tried to host our family dinner it would be like $1,000 dollars
did you know ancient egyptians had a form of pregnancy test where you would pee on barley and rye seeds and see if they sprouted? and according to modern experiments it kind of works because of hgh
November 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
did you know ancient egyptians had a form of pregnancy test where you would pee on barley and rye seeds and see if they sprouted? and according to modern experiments it kind of works because of hgh
going to comment on a very sad post a friend made and Facebook put up little buttons to have AI generate a comment about this loss they had experienced.
did I want it to be “heartfelt” “inspirational” or “professional”? just choose one!
this shit is depressing
did I want it to be “heartfelt” “inspirational” or “professional”? just choose one!
this shit is depressing
November 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
going to comment on a very sad post a friend made and Facebook put up little buttons to have AI generate a comment about this loss they had experienced.
did I want it to be “heartfelt” “inspirational” or “professional”? just choose one!
this shit is depressing
did I want it to be “heartfelt” “inspirational” or “professional”? just choose one!
this shit is depressing
my nail artist continues to be the best work trade i’ve ever done.
birthday cake nails!
birthday cake nails!
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
my nail artist continues to be the best work trade i’ve ever done.
birthday cake nails!
birthday cake nails!
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Under new head of Paramount David Ellison, the studio has drawn up a list of actors who opposed the Gaza genocide and will not allow them to appear in its films and TV shows.
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Paramount Has Blacklist for Stars Deemed “Overtly Antisemitic” — World of Reel
It sure looks like the likes of Javier Bardem, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Mark Ruffalo won’t be making movies for Paramount in the foreseeable future.
www.worldofreel.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Under new head of Paramount David Ellison, the studio has drawn up a list of actors who opposed the Gaza genocide and will not allow them to appear in its films and TV shows.
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
if you are at all into minneapolis politics and not following joey you’re really missing out
A BRIEF HISTORY OF MINNEAPOLIS AT-LARGE PARK BOARD RCV ELECTIONS
Hey! In this thread, I'm going to briefly summarize the four three-winner elections Minneapolis has held so far. I think people don't understand these very well, so just know you win when you hit 25%. 1/9
Hey! In this thread, I'm going to briefly summarize the four three-winner elections Minneapolis has held so far. I think people don't understand these very well, so just know you win when you hit 25%. 1/9
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
if you are at all into minneapolis politics and not following joey you’re really missing out