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Dial M for Marfurder

@mostlymartha.bsky.social

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More like Aunty Mame every day. Behold fat femme wizardry, bisexual hullabaloo, culinary feats of derring-do, progressive theology, and kitty cats. Probably posting from the bath. she/her Nashville-->Boston-->SF-->OAKLAND BABY

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Dial M for Marfurder @mostlymartha.bsky.social · Feb 12

Somebody needs to invite me to a fancy party. Getting dressed up might temporarily bolster my will to live.

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Dial M for Marfurder @mostlymartha.bsky.social · 1h

This is such an evocative Bay Area experience www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8AxoguY/

#bayarea

TikTok video by Thirteen Cross got Raptured

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Emily "Babe" St. James @emilystjams.bsky.social · 2h

Seeing Rilo Kiley tonight, and the shuttle to the venue is filled with people between the specific ages of 34 and 46. I am at home here.

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The Cat Hive @thecathive.bsky.social · 1d

The Criminal

Doodle of an orange cat with a piece of crumpled plastic in his mouth. He is running away quickly, wide-eyed. There is text from someone shouting "WHO IS EATING PLASTIC!!!"

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1h

People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.

We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position 👇

(Published Dec. 2024)

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...

www.propublica.org

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How-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 2h

Sometimes being an activist can feel defeating.

But then I remember that humpback whales were considered so endangered that an entire Star Trek movie was made about them in the 80s.

Now, because of the work of thousands, humpbacks are now a classified as a ‘species of least concern’.

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Jordan Grimes @cafedujord.bsky.social · 2h

The California Forever CEO is telling people that they'll have homes ready for people to move into *in a few years*, dependent on "how serious California is about abundance."

Very serious and realistic operation we have here!

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RiotDad @riotdad.bsky.social · 2h

Happy throw a pie in the face of a big day friends.

Images of black-and-white photo depicting Anita Bryant‘s face covered in whipped cream and pie crust. Text reads;

TODAY IN GAY HISTORY
ANITA BRYANT GETS PIED, OCTOBER 14, 1977
While speaking at a press conference, notorious anti-gay activist and singer Anita Bryant was hit in the face with a pie by gay rights activist Thom Higgins. Bryant was known for leading the "Save Our Children" campaign to repeal gay rights laws.

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Paul @pawlbologna.bsky.social · 2h

shit the vice president races to defend

They referred to Black people as monkeys and “the watermelon people” and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies and driving them to suicide and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

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Brittney Bush Bollay @brittneybush.bsky.social · 8h

I love this pro-worker, police-free way to reduce retail theft:
"[Long Beach]’s first-in-the-nation “Safe Stores are Staffed Stores” ordinance requires major retailers to hire more employees and limit self-checkout."

Long Beach Cracks Down on Self-Checkout to Curb Shoplifting

The city’s first-in-the-nation “Safe Stores are Staffed Stores” ordinance requires major retailers to hire more employees and limit self-checkout, drawing praise from unions and pushback from grocers.

www.governing.com

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BART @bart.gov · 6h

🚨BART ridership continues to grow 🚨

There have been notable gains on weekends. Saturday ridership this September was nearly 20% higher compared to the previous year. People are taking BART for purposes beyond getting to the office.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 3h

no surprise here, jd vance has a vested interest in being able to be an open nazi in american politics

Ghostin this Hell @hoovybaby.bsky.social · 4h

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 3h

RESULTS: voters in Oklahoma City have passed all 11 ballot measures that make up this package—unlocking $2.7 billion across hundreds of projects. All measures up by gigantic margins.

Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 3h

A set of elections to watch today: Oklahoma City residents are deciding whether to finance $2.7 billion in projects and services, a big chunk to street projects but also large pots for other purposes like funding parks.

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tara 🎃 @magnolia2010.bsky.social · 3h

it never stops being funny that the caps penalty box has a cat treats ad wrap with the slogan PAWS AND REFLECT.

A Lightning player sitting in the penalty box with the NHL official blocking him from view. There is a big yellow ad for Temptations cat treats behind them with the slogan PAWS AND REFLECT

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Dial M for Marfurder @mostlymartha.bsky.social · 2h

Tofu, broccoli, and peppers in black pepper sauce

A shallow bowl of stir fried tofu strips with broccoli, red bell peppers, and scallions in a dark soy based sauce next to rice.

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Annelise @mxannelise.bsky.social · 3h

Now here’s something to look forward to! www.nme.com/news/music/p...

Peaches announces first album in over 10 years with bruising new single 'Not In Your Mouth None Of Your Business’

Peaches has announced her first album in over 10 years 'No Lube So Rude' with lead single 'Not In Your Mouth None Of Your Business’.

www.nme.com

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lasagnahogtober @lasagnahog.bsky.social · 3h

New white whale just dropped:

Plastic 1980s kids Halloween costume for The Noid

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Dial M for Marfurder @mostlymartha.bsky.social · 2h

Being sexually attracted to RFK Jr. displays such deep and profound terrible judgement, it should disqualify a person from ever having an opinion in public again.

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Gore-ac @mnorac.bsky.social · 2h

I dunno man, it kinda seems like the combo of a massive bubble and setting an unlimited amount of money on fire in the pursuit of a product huge swathes of the customer base despises is very bad. This is like looking for a friendlier skeptic about subprime mortgages. Sure, houses have some uses, BUT

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your #3 source for absurdist true crime 🔨 @davidgerard.co.uk · 1d

you must understand, what i want in an AI critic is someone who doesn't shame me about my promptfondling, you know a *real* critic with *substance*

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 6h

Republican Rep. Cory Mills allegedly threatened to release nude images of a 26-year-old woman and to harm her future boyfriends after she ended their relationship.

Now, a judge just ordered Mills, 45, not to come within 500 feet of the defendant & ruled that she is “a victim of dating violence.”

Judge grants ex-girlfriend restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills

A Florida judge said Rep. Cory Mills had cyberstalked an ex-girlfriend and barred the lawmaker from going near her residence or workplace or referencing her on social media.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Kavi (Kavita) @brittexkavi.bsky.social · 2h

Hive Mind help.

Are there any crafters or seamstresses that could use some higher end & assorted vintage fabric?

I’m behind financially but have a 2 boxes of beautiful, embroidered silk from India + several others. New condition & will sell cheap so it’s mutually beneficial. Can DM pics.

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🎃🎃🎃 Adam Jay 💀💀💀 @bullgooseparty.bsky.social · 2h

Sounds like she just took some time off to write a book more than being exiled, but I am not a journalist

Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 3h

Scoop: Olivia Nuzzi has written a book during her year in exile, in which she is set to in part address her relationship with RFK Jr. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/olivia-nuz...

Have I Got Nuzzi For You

Olivia Nuzzi is set to address her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a forthcoming book, galleys of which are circulating among a select group of readers, Status has learned.

www.status.news

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 2h

If his skin were any thinner it wouldn’t be compatible with life

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 3h

NEW: Pentagon officials are forcing staff to watch Pete Hegseth's "Warrior" speech he forced generals to listen to.

Officials are even "testing" staff to see if they watched — and are threatening consequences if they lie about watching it or if they mock it, sources tell @swin24.bsky.social and I.

The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else

Defense Department sources tell Zeteo that staff have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.

zeteo.com

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shing yin khor @shing.bsky.social · 3h

I've been hard at work building hand carved wooden masks and spiky little guys for ARMOR, my upcoming solo show at Stranger Factory. You can get on the preview list on their website!

a bald person holds up a grinning wooden mask. the mask has three eyes. the banner also reads: armor, new work from shing yin khor. nov 1-31, strangers factory.

a spiky stegosaurus like creature, made from ceramic. the banner also reads: armor, new work from shing yin khor. nov 1-31, strangers factory.

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Stephen Judkins @stephenjudkins.bsky.social · 5h

It's pretty worrisome that OpenAI is doubling down and the most brain poisoning aspects of their product!

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