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Jonathan Keane @jonathankeane.bsky.social · 15h

This one's been brewing for a long time and the fact that companies making this tech have not yet properly considered people with facial differences or people with disabilities speaks volumes.

I mean, I wrote a piece about this almost 10 years ago.
www.vice.com/en/article/f...?

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Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · 1d

It may no longer be Indigenous Peoples' Day but this is when and where your support truly matters. We have several Native communities devastated by flooding, families have literally lost everything.

Link to community fundraiser for people impacted by this storm: alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

A a teal flyer for the Western Alaska Disaster Relief with a QR code to donate. Text reads:

WESTERN ALASKA DISASTER RELIEF

Alaska's Western coastal communities are experiencing devastating impacts from Typhoon Halong, with families displaced and villages facing severe flooding and loss.

ONLINE FUNDRAISER:
Join us in supporting relief efforts. Scan the QR code to donate
online. All funds raised will go directly to
assisting communities.
QUYANA CAKNEQ - QUYANAQPAK - QAGAASAKUNG - TAIKUU
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MAHSÌ CHO - GUNALCHÈESH - HÀW’AA - THANK YOU

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It's Going Down @igd.bsky.social · 2d

People organizing in #Chicago to protect children from violent ICE attacks.

"Armed with whistles and know-your-rights pamphlets, community volunteers call themselves “guardian angels.” Together, they secure...elementary, middle and high schools across the city." www.yahoo.com/news/article...

‘Angels’ step in after federal agents use tear gas near Chicago school

Mayor Brandon Johnson said the incident in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood sent students scrambling.

www.yahoo.com

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Usdi Crittenden @lilusdi.bsky.social · 2d

Rest in peace to a true icon. She was a major figure in Oakland's queer scene for many years, and was instrumental at Stonewall. She was also known for being loving and nurturing and a genuine soul.

ACLU @aclu.org · 2d

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.

Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

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s. eek smith 👻 @sesmith.lol · 2d

Abuse of disabled people in immigration detention is a longstanding issue and it's escalating very fast right now. (Shoutout to orgs like Disability Rights CA, our state protection and advocacy organization, for fighting to get into ICE facilities.)

Ruth Delgado @heylookitsruth.bsky.social · 2d

A mom in Houston reported her 15-year-old son with autism missing. She spent 6 days terrified, searching for him. The whole time, Houston police knew exactly where he was since they helped ICE place him in a refugee facility.

This is beyond cruel.
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Missing teen with autism transferred to refugee facility by HPD

He is currently being held at an Office for Refugee Resettlement facility.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Peter Beaumont @petersbeaumont1.bsky.social · 2d

If you've never been to Gaza, you won't appreciate what the yellow line means. Basically Israel now holds most of Gaza's small but important agricultural land. Continued Israeli occupation, which I judge the likely outcome, makes Gaza even more unliveable and more dependent on outside goods.

AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 2d

Gaza Strip: Israeli army has withdrawn to the 'yellow line'

AFP Infographic with map of the Gaza Strip showing the 'yellow line' where the Israeli army has withdrawn its forces as of October 10, according to US envoy Steve Witkoff

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Annaleigh Watts 🇲🇽 @annaleighmaria.bsky.social · 2d

Here's an Indigenous People's Day mutual aid opportunity for those seeking some! 🪶 💕💸

Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 2d

Western Alaska was hit hard by the recent storms. Houses floated away in Kipnuk, houses flipped over, people lost everything from the flooding that came with the storms. Please donate if you can. This group has a long history of supporting AK communities.

alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

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oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 3d

As a disabled teacher (and parent of a disabled adult) who always has disabled students in her classroom, this is terrifying. A vital 🧵...

Sara Nović @novicsara.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday we received word that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within Dept of Ed (DoEd) was gutted--right now we believe there is no one or nearly no one left. But what does it mean? 1/11

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oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 3d

That sounds like a lovely day! Congrats on the anniversary and the new couch (it definitely is a huge ordeal/deal)...

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 4d

This article I had published at @motherjones.com in January feels very relevant with federal special ed office layoffs. Project 2025 targeted disability education services. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Project 2025's plan to dismantle public education—and screw over disabled kids

Nearly nine million students rely on DOE-backed disability accommodations.

www.motherjones.com

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oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 4d

Our view looking down from our seats at the San Jose Barracuda opening game, LOL. Welcome back AHL hockey! 🏒

A view looking down at the entrance to the ice, the Bakersfield Condors backup goalie sitting next to a rolling cart with his helmet, stick, and spare gear.

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oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 5d

Listen to this carefully. It’s blatant racism, but with added targets- He’s describing an awful lot of folks who may react differently than law enforcement expects - assault and hate crime survivors, neurodivergent people, many disabled and chronically ill people.

thematthill.bsky.social @thematthill.bsky.social · 7d

Wow. Greg Bovino admits on camera that his agents can detain people if you look scared, change your demeanor, or grip a steering wheel too tight.

As his unmasked agents walk around with large guns to scare you, they may arrest you just for that — even if you're a U.S. citizen.

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oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 5d

Shabbat shalom from me and from this handsome gentleman who was released by our 6th graders today. (He is chilling here on the ofrenda created by our Newcomers class…)
May you, too, have a place and time to rest.

A bright orange and black Monarch butterfly with white spots rests on a bouquet of bright orange marigold flowers

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Data Report @datareport.bsky.social · 6d

Here is something to think about. The US National weather service is tracking a major nor'easter that will bring heavy rains winds and coastal flooding with beach erosion to the east coast. The US Government is currently shut down, meaning they are NOT being paid to track a major storm.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 5d

A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 6d

Everyone in my household has one of those 🥰

oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 6d

a man in a suit and tie is rubbing his nose and says i can 't ... i just can 't ..

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is rubbing his nose and says i can 't ... i just can 't ..

media.tenor.com

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oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 6d

It feels like they are playing some bigoted game of Mad Libs at this point to “find reasons” for autistic folks’ existence…🤦🏼‍♀️😬

oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 6d

It’s starting to feel like these people are playing a ignorant, bigoted game of Mad Libs, or throwing darts to choose “reasons” for the existence of autistic folks for, well, all of human history. 🤦🏼‍♀️😬

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Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️ @ashleylynch.bsky.social · 7d

Mascot rave actually seems like an incredibly effective tactic. There's absolutely no way to spin that the dancing unicorn was threatening.

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 8d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 8d

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 8d

Here’s video of the incident

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oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 11d

A0: Overwhelmed and exhausted, no spoons for analysis today. I'll read everyone's words and re-read later. ❤️
#ParshaChat

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oakandredwood9.bsky.social @oakandredwood9.bsky.social · 11d

After decades of being medically unsafe to fast and being told by my parents that I was exempt, it was great to find A Mitzvah to Eat last year and know I wasn't alone. #ParshaChat

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SK Winnicki, PhD 🏳️‍⚧️ @skwinnicki.bsky.social · 14d

If you’ve never seen the comic, here it is:

Far Side single-panel cartoon by Gary Larsen. It shows two vaguely chimpanzee looking creatures on a branch. One is grooming the other, and pulls a light hair from his fur, saying “well, well— another blond hair… conducting a little more research’ with that Jane Goodall tramp?”

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