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We are Dahnoun Mutual Aid, a group of grassroots organizers led entirely by Palestinians inside and outside of Gaza, working to provide life-sustaining aid to the people of Gaza. By May 2024, we had d...

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 20h

Dahnoun Mutual Aid chuffed.org/project/1152...

Dahnoun Mutual Aid

The Humanity Archive | Jermaine Fowler | Substack

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 20h

The Humanity Archive
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Every week, I connect today's headlines to forgotten history, curate ideas worth your time, and share what I'm learning as I try to make sense of it all. Click to read The Humanity Archive, by Jermain...

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Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 10d

My G
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My G

You are feminine. You are divine. This one is for you.

Michael Lueras on ControlAI

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 11d

The Greatest Threat
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"Earthly life is not The Tue Life." (Quran 29:64) Earthly intelligence (Human or Artificial) is not The True Intelligence: "I know what you do not know." (Quran 2:30) Allah knows Everything and More. ...

The Zaynab Project: GAZA Relief

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 15d

The Zaynab Project: GAZA Relief chuffed.org/project/zayn...

Our name is inspired by Zaynab bint Jahsh (RA) — wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, renowned for her extraordinary compassion and generosity.She was called the shelter for orphans, widows, and the needy....

Help 25 year old Taima and her orphaned siblings survive in Gaza

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 18d

Help 25 year old Taima and her orphaned siblings survive in Gaza chuffed.org/project/1419...

My name is Cait, and I am currently organizing a fundraiser on behalf of my dear friend Taima, who lives in Gaza. We were introduced through an extraordinary mutual friend, Nesma, who is also leading ...

The Day is a night to dream about food, drinks - a responsible livelihood,

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 20d

Mundane
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Mundane

Rush Hour Resistance - Encino · Swing Left

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 25d

I'm attending Swing Left's event, “Rush Hour Resistance - Encino” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/swingleft/ev...

Join us at rush hour on a San Fernando Valley freeway overpass where we display timely, pro-democracy messages to thousands of commuters several times a week. Cars honk, we wave – it's that easy, fun ...

Fight Back Fall - Phone Bank with SURJ! (Elect Zohran Mamdani in NYC, Block MAGA in VA! ) · Showing Up for Racial Justice

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 25d

I'm attending Showing Up for Racial Justice's event, “Fight Back Fall - Phone Bank with SURJ! (Elect Zohran Mamdani in NYC, Block MAGA in VA! )” - sign www.mobilize.us/surj/event/8...

## Come phone bank for SURJ! We'll be calling to **elect progressive champion Zohran Mamdani** who is running to be Mayor of NYC and to **take back the Virginia Governorship from MAGA** by backing A...

NO KINGS Woodland Hills, CA · No Kings

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 26d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Woodland Hills, CA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

The Danger of Retribution in God's Name

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 27d

The Danger of Retribution in God's Name
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By denouncing the way of Jesus, Trump makes the choice clear. Christians in America must decide between Jesus and Donald Trump.

Tell Disney: It’s Time to be Brave!

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 28d

Tell Disney: It’s Time to be Brave! action.momsrising.org/sign/DisneyB...

*Join us in telling: Disney, be brave and stand up for freedom of speech and our children’s rights!

action.momsrising.org

Workers lose $22.5 million annually in wages due to not having paid leave.

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · 29d

Working families are already struggling in this economy, they should not have to choose between financial wellbeing and the welfare of their loved ones. QUICK SIGNATURE: action.momsrising.org/sign/FAMILYA... via @momsrising.org #PaidFamilyLeave

When serious personal or family health needs arise, many working people face impossible choices between their jobs and caring for their families.

action.momsrising.org

The Watch | Radley Balko | Substack

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 21

The Watch
radleybalko.substack.com?r=48jktz&utm...

Reporting and commentary on civil liberties and the criminal justice system. Plus other stuff. Click to read The Watch, by Radley Balko, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

radleybalko.substack.com

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 21

Black Star Network
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Black Star Network | Substack

BSN doesn't just report the news—we shape the narrative. Founded by Roland S. Martin, our mission is to amplify Black voices, challenge the status quo, and deliver stories that matter. Unapologeticall...

blackstarplus.substack.com

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 20

SIGN NOW: Tell your Members of Congress to reject further ICE funding and to restore congressional oversight of ICE and other agencies! #ProtectImmigrantFamilies #ImmigrantKids action.momsrising.org/sign/ice-fun...

SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to fund communities not family separation and cruelty!

Congress must fund healthcare, education, and disaster relief programs and clawback unrestrained funding that opens the doors to even more human rights abuses through ICE.

action.momsrising.org

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 19

I'm attending Showing Up for Racial Justice's event, “MAGA can’t have our people: A Mass Call for white people with loved ones who voted for Trump” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/surj/event/8...

MAGA can’t have our people: A Mass Call for white people with loved ones who voted for Trump · Showing Up for Racial Justice

So many of us are in close relationship with some of the 77 million people who voted for Donald Trump – as this last week has made very clear as our group chats and breakrooms erupt in debate. Aunts...

Rush Hour Resistance - Woodland Hills · Swing Left

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 18

I'm attending Swing Left's event, “Rush Hour Resistance - Woodland Hills” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/swingleft/ev...

Join us from 8am - 9:30am every Wednesday morning on a 101 freeway pedestrian overpass in Woodland Hills. Our pro-democracy, anti-fascist messaging reaches tens of thousands of commuters. Cars honk, w...

Rush Hour Resistance - Woodland Hills · Swing Left

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 18

I'm attending Swing Left's event, “Rush Hour Resistance - Woodland Hills” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/swingleft/ev...

Join us from 8am - 9:30am every Wednesday morning on a 101 freeway pedestrian overpass in Woodland Hills. Our pro-democracy, anti-fascist messaging reaches tens of thousands of commuters. Cars honk, w...

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 18

The Campaign
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The Campaign

Keep Humanity in Control

Rush Hour Resistance - Woodland Hills · Mobilize

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 16

I'm attending Swing Left's event, “Rush Hour Resistance - Woodland Hills” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Join us from 8am - 9:30am every Wednesday morning on a 101 freeway pedestrian overpass in Woodland Hills. Our pro-democracy, anti-fascist messaging reaches tens of thousands of commuters. Cars honk, w...

White People's Work Combating White Nationalism in this Moment · Showing Up for Racial Justice

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 16

I'm attending Showing Up for Racial Justice's event, “White People's Work Combating White Nationalism in this Moment” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/surj/event/8...

The first eight months of the Trump regime have been an ongoing reign of white supremacist-fueled attacks on immigrants, trans people, and the working class. And- recent events combined with MAGA’s re...

Fight Back Fall - Phone Bank with SURJ! (Elect Zohran Mamdani in NYC, Block MAGA in VA!) · Showing Up for Racial Justice

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 13

If you're concerned about the direction AI development is going in, you should visit ControlAI's new campaign and use their tools to contact your lawmakers!

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ControlAI @controlai.com · Sep 12

Top AI experts say AI poses an extinction risk on par with nuclear war.

Prohibiting the development of superintelligence can prevent this risk.

We’ve just launched a new campaign to get this done.

Michael Lueras @shookataka.bsky.social · Sep 9

I'm attending Showing Up for Racial Justice's event, “Fight Back Fall - Phone Bank with SURJ! (Elect Zohran Mamdani in NYC, Block MAGA in VA!)” - sign www.mobilize.us/surj/event/8...

## Come phone bank for SURJ! We'll be calling to **elect progressive champion Zohran Mamdani** who is running to be Mayor of NYC and to **take back the Virginia Governorship from MAGA** by backing A...