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Erin Grievances @erinbartram.bsky.social · 17h

Lots of people with money who want to make more are telling you this is a tool you have to learn or you'll be Left Behind but as with all tools, you can use your own brain and experience to decide if it's a thing that helps you do your job better and a thing you think is ethical.

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 5h

SATURDAY 🔥🔥 DC will rise in solidarity against this administration and it's agenda of destruction — together with millions of people across the country.

Be part of it! Meet us at John Marshall Park to rally together or to learn how you can get more involved. Sign up: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 6h

I feel like this should be the biggest deal in the world right now.

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military...

www.yahoo.com

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Remora House DC 🎃 @remorahousedc.bsky.social · 6h

Going out today to an unhoused couple — two tents, two tarps, two camping chairs, & a cart!

Folks continue to adapt as the federal occupation continues & the city continues to target unhoused people.

Help us restock tents:
C*shApp: $RemoraHouseDC
Or givebutter.com/remorahouse

Solidarity 🖤🏴

Two blue rolled up tarps, two light green camping chairs in their carrying bags, two bright orange tents, and a folded up black rolling cart laid out neatly on a concrete driveway

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 6h

2 days ago they were celebrating Nazis and rape in a large Young Republican group online, lol. And young means up to age 40. This aide fits that demographic including the midwesterners in it perfectly.

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Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Capitol Police are investigating a swastika found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

“The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms," Taylor said in a statement.

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 7h

How could this congressman Nazi a swastika so prominently displayed in his own office?

Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Capitol Police are investigating a swastika found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

“The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms," Taylor said in a statement.

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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Remora House DC 🎃 @remorahousedc.bsky.social · 6h

Y’all are amazing. We fundraised $2k to not only pay enough to start a payment plan but to pay down his debt by another $400.

Thank you all 🖤🏴🖤

Remora House DC 🎃 @remorahousedc.bsky.social · 1d

We need $1600 by Oct 28 to help keep a recently housed neighbors power on. This will allow him to start a payment plan he can manage through SSI payments.

Cashap: $RemoraHouseDC

GB: givebutter.com/remorahouse

Thank you all!! Love & solidarity!

Support Remora House

By Remora House

givebutter.com

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 6h

I feel very old today, and just a few days ago I was feeling young lol. I've been working out, doing the PT/OT things. I've been trying.

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bfitzinAR @bfitzinar.bsky.social · 6h

#PuertoRico #Vieques (small island off the big island of Puerto Rico used by the Navy for target practice for decades. Populace has much "higher than normal" cancer & other disease rates.)

2,948 days, 8 long years, and counting since #HurricaneMaria . Still no actual hospital.

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 6h

So I am only mildly surprised I have a blood indication of RA. I am just surprised that it's only mildly elevated and very RA-specific 😔 I thought it was some other inflammatory thing. We'll see what the doctor says

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 6h

With my rheumatic issues I've been screaming from the hilltops, seeing various doctors for issues that flare and go away again, since 2019. And the only doctor who really was doing the work quit in 2021 and I had to start over all over again

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 7h

Frustratingly, the hand surgeon told me that this was highly unlikely and I wouldn't probably need an ultrasound. And he was wrong. So I'm not going to listen to doctors about things tney don't specialize in 🤷‍♀️

🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 7h

Ugh I have an inflammatory marker that's elevated in my blood that could be rheumatoid arthritis. But it's the first time I've had a marker and I've had hand problems for 6 years. I don't get the ultrasound for a while, though

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 12h

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 8h

Long Covid Is Real — And It’s Changing an Entire Generation

Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e

Feature: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

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talia jane ❤️‍🔥 @taliajane.bsky.social · 8h

i’ve seen so much shit online debating/denying the existence of LC that i keep expecting doctors i see to respond to the LC mention in my chart with something dismissive. instead they’re like “ok, that makes sense why you’re experiencing ____.”

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 8h

Long Covid Is Real — And It’s Changing an Entire Generation

Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e

Feature: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 21h

I've kind of exhausted myself, didn't sleep well. Probably the cortisone shot messing with my inflammation/hormones

🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 21h

People need help. Help whoever you can.

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Tami @chronictami.bsky.social · 2d

$300/875! Any support is greatly appreciated.

Tami @chronictami.bsky.social · 3d

Losing hope that I'll be able to keep my home. Not sure I can raise the full $875 this month for rent. I'm scared of being on the streets again. Last time, I had to rely on an abusive man to protect me. Please help me not go back there. tamilove21 on Cash App, Venmo, and Paypal.

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🌸Bibi🌸♿ (formerly bibicosplays) @bibiblossoms.bsky.social · 1d

My Disability Tax Credit application was renewed after about 3 months. So I'm all good for another 5 years!

I'm glad that it was approved even though my family doctor didn't fill it out properly. I'm still bitter because I had to pay 150$ for her to fill it out in 5 mins.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

This is real. Chicago today.

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, that is a tear gas canister being fired toward the retreating couple holding the baby

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 1d

#DC #MD #DMV If you need help

Get free dental, vision, and medical services at a mobile clinic in Takoma Park. NO ID NEEDED
They open at 6AM

8300 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Sunday, Oct. 19

They will give free fillings, extractions, and glasses!
www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/l...

Get free health care services in Takoma Park

Here's how you can get free health care services like dental cleanings and eyeglasses in Takoma Park in Montgomery County, Maryland on Oct. 19.

www.nbcwashington.com

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 1d

Nurturing others nurtures us. And I can see it in her with her baby sister and that cat. She's turning into a really mature kid after her problem year

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🎃 Boo-lissa 👻 aka Melissa @melondc.bsky.social · 1d

Seeing the youngest and the eldest snack kid was great, really. And seeing the eldest be in love with a kitten from a trash can was also amazing.

Also, baby T said "Thanks Misslissa" when I handed her snacks. So adorable

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Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 1d

If you gave up masking long ago, you can start anytime. “But none of my friends do.” Think back: did some of your friends “just disappear” in 2021 and stop planning hang outs with you?

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