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· Nov 21
As I've mentioned elsewhere, I believe in paying folks for content moderation. Blacksky is a volunteer run, community funded, open source project fiscally hosted by a nonprofit. Your contributions help us scale up both our infrastructure and moderation capabilities to continue creating a safe space.
Blacksky - Open Collective
An AT Protocol implementation built in Rust and prioritizing the community building efforts of marginalized groups; especially prioritizing Bluesky's community of Black users after which the project i...
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The government shutdown is approaching the second longest on record with no end in sight — and some lawmakers are predicting it could become the longest in history.
Here’s a look at its impact so far on workers, the economy and government services.
Here’s a look at its impact so far on workers, the economy and government services.
What the federal government shutdown means for workers, federal programs and the economy
The Trump administration is using the current shutdown to buttress priorities it favors while seeking to dismantle those it doesn’t.
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Inflatable costumes were a popular choice at Utah protests. A chicken and a penguin teamed up at the Utah Capitol, while a zebra showed up in Ogden.
Update: Thousands gather at Utah Capitol and other Utah cities for ‘No Kings’ protests
Thousands have gathered at the Utah Capitol on Saturday, one of thousands of "No Kings" protests nationwide. Organizers hope for a "healing" event in Salt Lake City.
www.sltrib.com
SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/17/r...
SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists • Minnesota Reformer
State officials are beginning to raise concerns of potential cuts to nutrition assistance benefits that feed millions if the government isn’t reopened.
minnesotareformer.com
“It’s clear that Donald Trump has diminished capacity,” Pritzker said. “Which I think is sad, you know, that the people around him are not getting him help, and instead they’re just taking advantage of him. And that’s what Stephen Miller is. You can tell.” trib.al/dazsYG7
Democratic Leader Warns Stephen Miller Is “Taking Advantage” of Trump
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker slammed Donald Trump’s entourage.
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The meeting takes place after the U.S. offered the South American country a financial lifeline.
Donald Trump Meets with Javier Milei as Anger Grows Over Argentina Bailout
www.newsweek.com
Pennsylvania has joined several states taking legal action against President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in U.S. cities, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on Wednesday night.
From @johnlcole.bsky.social
From @johnlcole.bsky.social
Pennsylvania joins multi-state lawsuit over Trump deploying National Guard in cities • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Gov. Shapiro described Trump’s decision to deploy the guard as a “dangerous overreach of power.”
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16. What was your least favorite thing about college?
Working 5 days just to have 2 off is crazy work 😭
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are expected to attend Bad Bunny’s halftime Super Bowl performance to potentially arrest and deport undocumented immigrants, according to Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski.
ICE confirms it will patrol Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show in February
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are expected to attend Bad Bunny’s halftime Super Bowl performance to potentially arrest and deport undocumented immigrants.
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