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Helmi

@helmsinki.bsky.social

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Helmi @helmsinki.bsky.social · Jan 20

If you're looking for a tangible way to make an impact right now, consider looking into orgs related to causes you care about.

For abortion, I have a website with info on funds/clinics/other support orgs listed by state. Give at least one a donation or an Insta follow! donationsforabortions.com

Abortion Funds in Every State

donationsforabortions.com

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Liberal Jane @liberaljane.bsky.social · 3h

digital illustration of a large pink and green haunted house with ghosts and stars. text reads, ‘my body is not a temple, it is a haunted house.’

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Autonomy News @autonomynews.co · 5h

NEW: Recordings from a crisis pregnancy center conference, shared exclusively with Autonomy News, reveal that anti-abortion physicians are reluctant to prescribe abortion pill “reversal”—even as the conservative legal movement uses the supposed treatment to expand CPCs’ free speech rights.

Abortion Pill “Reversal” Is a Hoax. It's Also a Powerful Right-Wing Legal Strategy.

Speakers at a crisis pregnancy center conference made rare admissions about the challenges of providing so-called abortion “reversal,” and indicate its importance as a litigation tool.

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my good bitch 💎 @clozilla.reprosky.xyz · 1d

Client is short $450 for an abortion appointment TOMORROW (Wednesday). If you can help close this gap, donate here:

V: Crystal-Zilla
$Clozilla

Use the note 🐐

a brown and white sheep is standing in a pile of wood chips .

Alt: a brown and white goat is jumping in a pile of wood chips .

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 8h

We look forward to the mediation process, and signing the first ever UFW union contract within New York City limits.

Workers at Brooklyn Grange deserve to be able to afford life in the city they help feed.

www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

One Year After UFW Majority at Brooklyn Grange Farms, Stalled Negotiations Move to State Mediation

New York City – In October 2024, the United Farm Workers was certified to represent farm workers at Brooklyn Grange, an urban agricultural and rooftop farm located in New York City. After close to a y...

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Helmi @helmsinki.bsky.social · 15h

The video edits made in response by monmelia fans have been beautiful though

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my good bitch 💎 @clozilla.reprosky.xyz · 17h

Still need 350!

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Helmi @helmsinki.bsky.social · 17h

One of the jobs I got an offer from had a stipulation in the contract that if I resigned before 12 months of working there, I would owe them $5000

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

California just banned employers from forcing workers to pay a debt, fee, or penalty to leave their job.

Bosses have increasingly been trapping workers with debts incurred in training and other exploitative fees.

Now that's illegal in the nation's biggest state.

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s. eek smith 👻 @sesmith.lol · 19h

FYI California comrades, PG&E is seeking yet another rate hike. You can participate in public comment at the Public Utility Commission's website here. Threading information about the public hearings below.

Proceedings Tab5 - Public Comments

apps.cpuc.ca.gov

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Helmi @helmsinki.bsky.social · 21h

Congrats on catching up!

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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 2d

“Win every election” is not a viable strategy for preventing authoritarianism

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Laura @tutusntinyhats.bsky.social · 1d

Help the family of the 13-year old child who was kidnapped by ICE in Everett, MA:

Laura @tutusntinyhats.bsky.social · 1d

"This has been a nightmare for us, but with your help, we can bring our child home and make sure no other family has to live through this pain. Please share, donate if you can, and help us bring our 13-year-old son home. Thank you for standing with us."

www.gofundme.com/f/mim-ajuda-...

Donate to Our 13-Year-Old Son Was Taken by ICE — Help Bring Him Back, organized by Josiele Silva

English: Our 13-Year-Old Son Was Taken by ICE — Please He… Josiele Silva needs your support for Our 13-Year-Old Son Was Taken by ICE — Help Bring Him Back

www.gofundme.com

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Liberal Jane @liberaljane.bsky.social · 20d

🧵THREAD: Despite spending the most per capita on health care, the United States has the worst maternal mortality rate of any high-income country. This statistic is even worse for Black pregnant people who are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women.

Digital illustration of a group of parents hugging a pregnant Black woman. Text reads “pregnant people deserve support and community. Not isolation and fear.”

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whoserisa.bsky.social @whoserisa.bsky.social · 1d

Many, many cultures have coffee rituals, very weird to call this an American phenomenon

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 1d

Tariffs have rapidly increased the price of coffee—a drink with almost no nutritional value and lots of functional substitutes. Yet coffee may also be the one thing Americans can’t live without, @elcush.bsky.social writes:

The Drink That Americans Won’t Give Up Without a Fight

Coffee has almost no nutritional value and lots of substitutes. It’s also, apparently, too important to lose.

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whoserisa.bsky.social @whoserisa.bsky.social · 1d

Today in the Abortion Mobilization Project: we launched a new resource page! Did you know there are actually tons of different ways you can get involved with abortion access? Check them out www.abortionmob.org/options

Volunteer Options — Abortion Mobilization Project

www.abortionmob.org

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Abortion Forward @abortionforward.bsky.social · 23h

ICYMI: Abortion Forward is currently accepting applications for our Board of Directors! If you, or someone you know, is passionate about protecting & expanding Ohioans' right to access abortion care, apply today at AbortionForward.org/Board.

📅 Applications close October 31, 2025!

Join our Board of Directors - Abortion Forward

Abortion Forward and Abortion Forward Alliance are currently accepting applications for their Boards of Directors! We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about protecting and advancing reproductive rights, increasing access to reproductive health care — especially abortion care — pursuing policy changes that support abortion access, and value reproductive justice and autonomy for communities […]

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Don’t Post About Crimes @katerosebee.bsky.social · 22h

Big moment for me, my first-ever publication credit!
The Digital Defense Fund team contributed to this paper on practical data privacy practices for research with abortion seekers, including those facing the most serious threats. Just out in Contraception:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Society of Family Planning Research Practice Support: Digital and data security for abortion research in a post-Dobbs era—A primer for qualitative researchers

Abortion is banned or severely restricted in nearly half of the United States. Research on the impact of these restrictions and abortion care has neve…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 1d

I've been told that this 2019 fundraiser for Miss Major started after her stroke is where anyone who might want to contribute to the expenses of her family in the immediate future should contribute: fundly.com/missmajor - It will stay open for the time being.

Click here to support Miss Major's Monthly Fundraising Circle by Friends of Miss Major

After Miss Major's 2019 stroke, donations go to continuing her rehab + her retirement fund, in addition to helping care for Asiah, the baby she and Beck ...

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 1d

If you haven't already completed this year's survey, please consider doing so soon (especially if you are a journalist or elected/appointed government official (or staff thereof) with whom I've engaged on weather, climate, wildfire, or etc.). Thanks again! ucanr.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions

Help the University of California and Daniel Swain understanding the effectiveness and reach of weather and climate communication efforts!

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 1d

In just the first nine days of October, Palmetto State Abortion Fund made 181 pledges--putting us drastically over budget.

The need is astronomical.

www.donorbox.org/support-the-fund

Donate to Palmetto State Abortion Fund | Palmetto State Abortion Fund (Powered by Donorbox)

*While we assist abortion seekers from other Southern states as well, the information below pertains to South Carolina.* Since launching in late 2021, PSAF has supported over 1,500 people in accessing...

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Government workers 👇🏾

Lunch is on the house:

Being in the heart of downtown DC, we love that so many of our Federal employees stop by during lunch for a Donburi at China Chilcano or a Fútbol Club at Jaleo. And just because the government is shut down doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite lunch spot- because this time, its on us!
Join us for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at any of our participating restaurants and enjoy a free lunch item when you present your government ID-you heard that right! Dine in with us Monday through Friday and choose your favorite: a sandwich at Jaleo, a donburi at China Chilcano, a wrap or pita at Zaytinya, or a torta at Oyamel.
We've always believed in serving our community with open arms and good food-no shutdown can stop that.

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Helmi @helmsinki.bsky.social · 1d

I just watched @rlorenxo.bsky.social speak beautifully about @iwrising.bsky.social on Instagram Live! I wish everyone knew just how amazing their organization is and all the facets of the life changing work they do 💙🩵💙🩵

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Indigenous Women Rising @iwrising.bsky.social · 1d

Everyday is Indigenous Peoples Day but today we say FUCK COLUMBUS just a little louder.

Non-natives, a great way to acknowledge this day is to donate to Indigenous Led organizations that support and benefit Indigenous People directly.

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Garnet Henderson @garnethenderson.com · 2d

We're in the process of getting media liability insurance for @autonomynews.co. One carrier turned us down because of the "sensitive nature of the content."

Anyway! You can support reporting that normalizes conversations about bodily autonomy with a paid sub, one-time tip, or by buying our merch!

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