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Jay ☆ 30s ☆ they/them Bangtan OT7 since 2014 This is a BTS fan account, but I like all kinds of music! Autistic disabled queer leftist. White, Jewish, pro-Palestine. Some political posts. Let's try to make this space positive and thoughtful 💜

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cypherstate⁷ @cypherstate.bsky.social · Jun 9

I feel caught between the absolutely insane things happening in the world right now, and the joy of the reunion... to friends who are struggling, I wish I could offer more than just solidarity, but I hope it helps to have some fun and excitement to distract you and help you recharge 💜

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

So what’s next? Tomorrow’s mass call of movement leaders and activists is all about that. Our pro-democracy movement is surging, and it’s up to each of us to channel this incredible energy into the organizing power it will take to win. Let’s get to work: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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zhinxy and 1 otherworldly @zhinxy.bsky.social · 2d

"ha ha, these tough-talking leftists are being put to shame by these middle-aged ladies I saw on the street!"

You do not know a woman's politics or level of involvement by her apparent age.

zhinxy and 1 otherworldly @zhinxy.bsky.social · Jun 14

Politically left-of-outright-fash women over 40 are not all "Dem wine moms," lovely as those are. By the way, if you stick around in leftist organizing, you will be over 40 someday, too...

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d

Spotify’s founder, Daniel Ek, is another techno-fascist billionaire.

He’s invested in AI that specializes in war, surveillance and violence, so it’s no surprise he’s fine with running ICE ads on Spotify.

If you haven’t already, cancel your Spotify subscriptions. Let’s make them feel like Disney+.

Spotify boycott: Artists leave 'garbage hole' platform after CEO invests in AI weapons

Daniel Ek's investments in AI dronemaker Helsing have unnerved artists. One called Spotify a "violent armageddon portal."

www.latimes.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

Gentle reminder that should a general strike happen, it’s crucial to plan and establish robust networks of community care.

There will be people, especially within the disability community, who can’t participate.

Who have needs that must be met.

Let’s make sure we figure out how to include them!

Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 1d

Whoa. Chicago mayor calls for a general strike; now we're talking

www.huffpost.com/entry/chicag...

Chicago Mayor Issues Defiant Call For A General Strike

It was an audacious proposal, given that the U.S. has never held a true, nationwide general strike.

www.huffpost.com

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 2d

“In this country, a person who believes that he is the law cannot be president.”

Texas representative @algreen.house.gov tells @premthakker.bsky.social that he’ll introduce new articles of impeachment for Donald Trump.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2d

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

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Parkrose Permaculture ❌👑 @parkroseperma.bsky.social · 2d

We forged so many connections and laid so much groundwork today. Don't let No Kings 2 be the extent of your engagement with resistance work. Let it be the first step. We're here to support you. It's us, the American People, that get to save us from tyranny. The future of this nation belongs to us.

AimlessPlumber @blueskyplumberguy.bsky.social · 2d

I want people to also keep in mind the millions of conversations that also happened today. Spreading even more action, plans, connections, and resources to get more awareness and activity in motion.

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Parkrose Permaculture ❌👑 @parkroseperma.bsky.social · 2d

When the organizers do a total headcount of NoKings2, I hope they remember to count the many online events that were held today for disabled folks - including long Covid folks - who couldn't be with us in person. Online rallies are real rallies. @50501movement.bsky.social @indivisible.org

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Parkrose Permaculture ❌👑 @parkroseperma.bsky.social · 3d

Some No Kings 1 to pump you up for tomorrow

NoKings.org

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ashley⁷ @akiveinthebox.bsky.social · 4d

"I hope you will listen to a certain overlooked and different voice within you. Because the human heart, even when it wants to die, quite often wants at the same time to eat some tteokbokki, too."

🖤Baek Se-hee, may you be surrounded by comfort and gentle peace.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 16d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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cypherstate⁷ @cypherstate.bsky.social · 4d

Yeah, it's just something that builds up over time when you've seen too much, and surgery is almost always used to mock/undermine/dehumanise... so even when a fan brings up in a very neutral way that there may have been some subtle procedures, I can understand why people bristle.

cypherstate⁷ @cypherstate.bsky.social · 4d

I have thoughts about this and I ended up writing too much, so I'm gonna screenshot it. You can skip this if it's too much to read! Also disclaimer that I'm not Korean or asian, so I'm looking at this from an outside perspective, these are just my observations as a long-time fan of BTS and k-pop.

Part 1 of a long essay about plastic surgery speculation in k-pop. Too long for the alt text! Let me know if you can't access this and want to read it elsewhere.

Part 2 of a long essay about plastic surgery speculation in k-pop. Too long for the alt text! Let me know if you can't access this and want to read it elsewhere.

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tru @thetrudz.photo · 7d

What D’Angelo said Black Messiah means. It came out at the end of 2014 and it was so needed.

Article (Nolan Feeney; TIME) excerpt reads: “Black Messiah is a hell of a name for an album. It can be misunderstood. Many will think it's about religion. Some will jump to the conclusion that I'm calling myself a Black Messiah. For me, the title is about all of us. It's about the world. It's about an idea we can all aspire to. We should all aspire to be a Black Messiah.

It's about people rising up in Ferguson and in Egypt and in Occupy Wall Street and in every place where a community has had enough and decides to make change happen, D'Angelo writes in a statement about the album It's not about praising one charismatic leader but celebrating thousands of them. Not every song on this album is politically charged (though many are), but calling this album Black Messiah creates a landscape there these songs can live to the fullest. Black Messiah is not one man. It's a feeling that, collectively, we are all that leader.”

“D’Angelo’s First Album in 14 Years Is Finally Here, and It’s Surprisingly Timely” via TIME.

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(slow) One in An ARMY Charity Projects 💜 @oneinanarmy.bsky.social · 7d

Jimin's actual birthday might be over but ARMY is still celebrating. 22 more donated to #EquityWithJimin in support of women in rural India 😍

13 more hours left in the campaign!

A pink poster with the words #EquityWithJimin OIAA Birthday Campaign at the top, decorated with flowers. In the middle is a wicker basket now filled with seven flowers. On either side of the basket are two white text boxes, one saying 22 new donors and the other 221 total donors. At the bottom of the poster it says "Day 7".

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 7d

I frequently say you don't need to protest. You don't! There are a thousand other ways to push back on fascism if protesting doesn't feel comfortable or safe for you!

But if you CAN go, this 10/18 #NoKings thing is really a key protest to participate in. Be part of it, friends.

Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 8d

NO KINGS, y'all! October 18! Find a rally near you and GO!

nokings.org

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(slow) One in An ARMY Charity Projects 💜 @oneinanarmy.bsky.social · 10d

Over 1 million children in Rajasthan drop out of school each year, many due to economic challenges. RSKS India's “Education for Every Girl in India” aims to ease financial burdens by providing school supplies & help motivate families to support their daughters' schooling 🎒📚

bsky.app/profile/onei...

Two Indian girls standing in front of a large tree in what appears to bee their school yard. They are dressed in school uniforms, wearing RSKS India donated backpacks, and are looking at the camera with smiles on their faces.

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(slow) One in An ARMY Charity Projects 💜 @oneinanarmy.bsky.social · 14d

🌺 Help support 4 wonderful RSKS India projects. These programs provide women and girls with education, vocational training, entrepreneurship programs, and community events to tackle harmful gender-based practices

Donate ➡️ bit.ly/EquityWithJimin
Form ➡️ bit.ly/EquityWithJiminForm

On the left of the poster is Jimin sitting on a pile of mossy rocks with bright flowers growing out of the cracks. Text on the page says:
Our campaign supports 4 of RSKS India’s projects. Donate to the one of your choice!

Empowering Women with Sustainable Livelihood: Connect economically disadvantaged women with training and entrepreneurship programs in goat farming, organic manure production, dairy farming, and more.
HER VOICE: Breaking Barriers: Run awareness sessions and start public discussions supporting gender equality by tackling harmful practices like dowry, child marriage, and gender-based discrimination.
Build Bright Future for Marginalized Girls: Provide vocational skill training in computer education, beautician services, fashion design, hand bag making, and more.
Education for Every Girl in India: Supply essential educational materials such as school bags, uniforms, fees, books, notebooks, pens, pencils, and other stationary.

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cypherstate⁷ @cypherstate.bsky.social · 27d

That's an extremely specific example, and not what I was discussing. As mentioned elsewhere, this was in response to the idea of 'pavlov training' people with this technique, not briefly walking away from a harmful situation to de-escalate.

cypherstate⁷ @cypherstate.bsky.social · 27d

In the overall conversation that was the context established by the anecdote about the person 'pavlovian training' their dad by walking out of the room when he crossed a boundary... it seemed obvious to me that the following responses would be based on that original anecdote.

cypherstate⁷ @cypherstate.bsky.social · 27d

I do still have some qualms about applying this framing to a broader range of social settings (families, politics, public discourse) as was being discussed here. But that's a much broader/deeper discussion and this may not be the place for it (not sure I can put thoughts into words yet anyway).

cypherstate⁷ @cypherstate.bsky.social · 27d

Thanks for explaining and linking the source, I do think I misunderstood what you were saying – since it was presented in the context of negative reinforcement and targeted ignoring of someone who is 'misbehaving' in an educational setting, I really got the wrong end of the stick!

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cypherstate⁷ @cypherstate.bsky.social · 27d

My apologies if I misunderstood, I was reacting to you saying you are an education researcher, and talking about research from that field. I'll leave this now.

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🥧 suzanne 🥧 @425suzanne.bsky.social · 29d

Just to pile on here... I worked with food banks for years. Yes, food donations are good but (as Nicole encourages) MONETARY DONATIONS ARE BEST. Food banks stretch $ on food (fill gaps donations miss etc) really well. Moreover, they need money for operating costs like power and staff wages.

Nicole Chung @nicolechung.bsky.social · 29d

we aren’t going to be able to make up for what they’re stealing from people who need it. but setting up a recurring donation—whatever you can afford—to your local food bank is one of the easiest & most effective ways to help people in your community. find one near you:

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Nicole Chung @nicolechung.bsky.social · 28d

the most important thing to remember when you see eugenicists who don’t believe that autistic people should exist rambling about “the autism epidemic” is not that they’re wrong about the “cause” (although they are absolutely wrong about it); it’s that they are eugenicists

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