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Dannel Jurado

@demarko.org

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Union steward @kickstarterunited.org software engineer (but not on weekends) Avatar illustrated by @caitlinroseboyle.com Socials: Mastodon: https://xoxo.zone/@demarko Twitter: @DeMarko (unused, parked)

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Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · Jan 29

For disability reasons, it's been somewhat rare that I make it out to actual picket lines when they happen, or that I would hold a sign (my hands are usually on my crutches), but thanks to @rattusrose.bsky.social, I was able to commission what I would look like out there

illustration (by Caitlin Rose Boyle) of a man (the poster, @demarko.org) holding a sign that says "Fair Contract Now!" in his right hand, wearing a jacket and smiling, and using his left hand on a forearm crutch for support

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 12h

We started a TikTok! Our first post is a clip from @katmabu.bsky.social speaking to our workers at our virtual picket line www.tiktok.com/@kickstarter...

@Kat Abughazaleh spoke to our workers on the virtual picket line we’ve been hosting daily! #1u #KickstarterStrike #kickstarter

TikTok video by Kickstarter United

www.tiktok.com

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 16h

This is starting now! Join us here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8583011674...

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 19h

Today, Tuesday, October 14th, we have NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and games creator Matt Fantastic speaking on our virtual picket line at 3 pm, join us here us06web.zoom.us/j/8583011674...

Picture of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander in front of a background for a virtual picket line event details: Tuesday, October 14th, noon PT / 3 pm ET. The Zoom link in bio referenced in the graphic is actually on this

Picture of Games creator Matt Fantastic in front of a background for a virtual picket line event details: Tuesday, October 14th, noon PT / 3 pm ET. The Zoom link in bio referenced in the graphic is actually on this post.

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Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 19h

Excited to have both @bradlander.bsky.social and @mattfantastic.bsky.social speaking to our workers on our virtual picket line today!

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 19h

Today, Tuesday, October 14th, we have NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and games creator Matt Fantastic speaking on our virtual picket line at 3 pm, join us here us06web.zoom.us/j/8583011674...

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 19h

Today, Tuesday, October 14th, we have NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and games creator Matt Fantastic speaking on our virtual picket line at 3 pm, join us here us06web.zoom.us/j/8583011674...

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Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 1d

That’s me onstage at the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in my @flomask.bsky.social

Zohran Mamdani in front of a group of people from various NYC unions that endorse him

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 1d

This is starting NOW! Hop on in!

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 2d

Tomorrow, Monday, October 13th, we have @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social and Kshama Sawant from @workersstrikeback.bsky.social speaking at our picket line in the afternoon, join us starting at 2:30 pm ET here us06web.zoom.us/j/8145860179...

Picture of the journalist Hamilton Nolan speaking at a podium in the foreground with a background for virtual picket line event details: Monday, October 13th, 11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET. The Zoom link in bio is actually on the post this graphic is on.

Picture of former Seattle city council member Kshama Sawant, speaking at a podium in the foreground with event details for a virtual picket on Monday, October 13th, at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET, the Zoom link in bio is actually directly on this post

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The Moonshot Podcast Network @moonshotpods.bsky.social · 1d

30 Bosses. 21 Different Games. 8+ Hours. 1 Gamer. Raising funds for the Kickstarter Union Solidarity Fund. It should be a Boss Appreciation Day to remember.

Working 9 to 5 on Thursday, October 16th at moonshot.mov.

Oct. 16th is National Boss's Day. To celebrate, Andrew is going to kick the asses of over 25 video game final bosses, live on the Moonshot Twitch channel.

Boss Appreciation Day: Our Vision. Andrew and his friends have gathered 25+ video game save files that stop just before the final boss encounter. On October 16th on Moonshot.mov, Andrew will be Appreciating all of those bosses, one after the other.

Kicksterter United's Resounding YES to strike.

"On September 26, 2025, 85% of Kickstarter United (OPEIU Local 153) members voted to authorize a strike beginning Thursday, October 2 at 8 a.m. unless management reacheds a fair contgract agreement.

Our demands are simple:
-Protect the 32-hour, 4-day workweek that's been in place for over three years.
-Establish a minimum salary that provides a livable wage for all workers.

Read the full press release from OPEIU here: (link)

WE ARE NOT asking people to boycot kickstarter.com or withold support from creators.

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⊏𝗡⊐ @nullsleep.bsky.social · 3d

putting the call out to #chiptune bsky

I need your tips on who is actively pushing chiptune forward right now

particularly interested in newer / emerging artists, as well as women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists

please repost for reach ❤️🙏

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 3d

I prefer “anti-fascist“ for a host of reasons and this is a nice practical one.

Ify Nwadiwe @ifycomedy.com · 3d

I think we really should stop using antifa and just fully say anti-fascist and get them saying they are against anti fascism. Using antifa is giving them some distance and I genuinely think some of their base don’t even know that’s what it stands for.

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tinybaby @tiny.baby · 3d

This is for all the extremely stupid "progressive" friends of mine who have called me an asshole over the years for talking shit on a "charity"

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

It’s dinner time for the police. Appears to be pizza from a Salvation Army van.

Broadview’s “free speech” curfew starts soon, at 6pm.

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Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 3d

Huh, wild, haven’t played Catholic in a minute

Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 3d

Did priests get buffed???

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Nikki Snaxx @toitle.bsky.social · 3d

Hello, amazing friends! We are trying to get as many creators as we can to sign our petition! Can you please sign it and share it? THANK YOU!!!!! Sharing an Egg in this trying time 💖 link to our petition: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Creator Petition In Support of Kickstarter United Workers on Strike

If you are a creator on the Kickstarter platform - you are probably aware that we, Kickstarter United (OPEIU Local 153), are on strike. For more information about us and why we are striking, please vi...

docs.google.com

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 3d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 3d

I’m watching Baby Assassins and this is incredible

Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 4d

En el medio de la noche vacaron a la Dina Asesina y asumió la presidencia otro presidente que nadie eligió y no hará nada. ¡Viva el paro nacional del 15 de octubre! Los peruanos merecen vivir tranquilos y sin miedo de ser asesinados

Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 5d

It's wild to go out in my neighborhood and run into people I knew from organizing (labor) and another person I knew from organizing (music shows)

Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 5d

New banger just dropped jeremyaaron.bandcamp.com/track/dont-m...

Don't make us strike!, by Jeremy Aaron

track by Jeremy Aaron

jeremyaaron.bandcamp.com

Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 6d

Ditto

Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 6d

If Dolly Parton, who has done far more for humanity than any billionaire has, needs some prayer, then we're praying

Niko Stratis @nikostratis.com · 7d

look if Dolly Parton needs you to pray for her then you find a scrap of floor and get to fucking work

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

In between rallies and pickets and bargaining, we’ve been trying to highlight live Kickstarter projects our workers love on this page! Without access to our tools, we’re doing this manually but we wanted to highlight folks who support us on their projects! kickstarterunited.org/projects-our...

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Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 6d

“Ser tibio es auspiciable” 🔥🇵🇪 www.tiktok.com/@gerarmanu/v...

@Jaime Ferraro El video menos politico que hicimos. 🔥

TikTok video by Gerardo Manuel

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Rascal News @rascal.news · 6d

Day one of @kickstarterunited.org's ongoing strike saw elected officials and union leaders show up in the streets of NYC to support workers.

Kickstarter United strikes in New York City for fairer contract

The workers were joined on day one by elected officials and various union leaders.

www.rascal.news

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Taylor Moore @taylordotbiz.bsky.social · 6d

After addressing the @kickstarterunited.org picket line on Monday (a goddamn honor), I then backed the hell out of this. Join me won't you?

Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying

Explore the mysteries of a world beyond death. History, mutant madness, and old-school combat meet at the end of humanity.

www.kickstarter.com

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Dannel Jurado @demarko.org · 7d

I’m trying to give @destinythegame.bungie.net the benefit of the doubt but I think this might be their blandest exotic weapon on release since that one SMG that made you float a little?