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still in Pittsburgh @pdpittsburgh.bsky.social · 5h

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BlueJays Watcher @bluejayswatcher.bsky.social · 1d

Hazel May: “Are you ready for game 7?”
Guerrero: “I was born ready”

LETS GOOOOOO

#bluejays | #mlb | #postseason

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CNN @cnn.com · 6h

The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series after a come-from-behind ALCS Game 7 victory over the Seattle Mariners. https://cnn.it/3Lm259J

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 6h

It looks even worse by video 😢

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In These Times @inthesetimes.com · 9h

Willian Giménez González, a known advocate for the rights of day laborers who was abducted by federal agents on September 12, is speaking out from ICE detention.

@sarahlazare.bsky.social reporting in our latest joint publication with @workdaymagazine.bsky.social

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Chicago Day Laborer, in ICE Detention, Says He’s Facing Retaliation Because Supporters Are Protesting His Abduction

“I was targeted for transfer to prevent my supporters from helping me.”

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still in Pittsburgh @pdpittsburgh.bsky.social · 5h

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BlueJays Watcher @bluejayswatcher.bsky.social · 1d

Hazel May: “Are you ready for game 7?”
Guerrero: “I was born ready”

LETS GOOOOOO

#bluejays | #mlb | #postseason

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heishalley.bsky.social @heishalley.bsky.social · 6h

Proud ❤️🇨🇦💪

a man in a blue jays uniform is standing in a locker room

ALT: a man in a blue jays uniform is standing in a locker room

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 6h

One insurance denial for Teressa’s husband stated, “your newborn does not meet the criteria for coverage.”

“This is when I really start to think they’re just denying,” she recalled. “They’re not even looking. They’re just ‘deny, deny, deny.’”

By @deldeib.bsky.social

“Just Let Me Die”: After Insurance Repeatedly Denied a Couple’s Claims, One Psychiatrist Was Their Last Hope

After a North Carolina man attempted suicide twice, his wife tried to get him help at an inpatient clinic. But their insurance provider refused to cover the treatment, deeming it “not medically necess...

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still in Pittsburgh @pdpittsburgh.bsky.social · 5h

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Jomboy Media on X: "“Daaaaaaaa Yankees lose”- Big Papi and Vladdy https://t.co/SsUqicIJ32" / X

“Daaaaaaaa Yankees lose”- Big Papi and Vladdy https://t.co/SsUqicIJ32

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still in Pittsburgh @pdpittsburgh.bsky.social · 5h

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BlueJays Watcher @bluejayswatcher.bsky.social · 1d

Hazel May: “Are you ready for game 7?”
Guerrero: “I was born ready”

LETS GOOOOOO

#bluejays | #mlb | #postseason

still in Pittsburgh @pdpittsburgh.bsky.social · 5h

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BlueJays Watcher @bluejayswatcher.bsky.social · 1d

Hazel May: “Are you ready for game 7?”
Guerrero: “I was born ready”

LETS GOOOOOO

#bluejays | #mlb | #postseason

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 6h

Haven't seen anyone comment on it yet but this local Illinois journalist has revealed that internal AIPAC fundraising emails call both Kat Abu and Daniel Biss anti-American for their opposition to Israeli apartheid.

Matthew Eadie @mattheweadie.bsky.social · 8h

The second email on Sept. 15, also sent by AIPAC, encourages donations to Angie Craig in MN, Haley Stevens in MI and Laura Fine in IL-09

Links to all three of these candidates lead to the same "Pro-Israel Network" donation page using Democracy Engine as the vendor

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still in Pittsburgh @pdpittsburgh.bsky.social · 6h

and, they beat the yankees
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Jomboy Media on X: "“Daaaaaaaa Yankees lose”- Big Papi and Vladdy https://t.co/SsUqicIJ32" / X

“Daaaaaaaa Yankees lose”- Big Papi and Vladdy https://t.co/SsUqicIJ32

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J. Skyler 🏳️‍⚧️ @jskylerinc.bsky.social · 7h

CAN ANYONE HELP? 4 PEOPLE WITH $25 WOULD GET ME THROUGH THE NIGHT. 🌕

J. Skyler 🏳️‍⚧️ @jskylerinc.bsky.social · 12h

PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN! I NEED $1000 ✨TODAY✨! (NOW PAST DUE) linktr.ee/jskylerinc

I have to have at least $100 today!

Anything helps! 🙏🏿 #TransCrowdFund #DisabilityCrowdFund #BeAPatron #BIPOCMA #HelpSky #BlackSky 💸💕🏳️‍⚧️

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Chris H @themanekin.bsky.social · 1d

Vlad Guerrero Jr, Hazel Mae, the city of Toronto, and a cameraman create an all-time baseball moment.

#BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo

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still in Pittsburgh @pdpittsburgh.bsky.social · 6h

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Chris H @themanekin.bsky.social · 1d

Vlad Guerrero Jr, Hazel Mae, the city of Toronto, and a cameraman create an all-time baseball moment.

#BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo

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Sue Kerr @pghlesbian.bsky.social · 7h

SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists bit.ly/42LCnl0

SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

More than 42 million Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture administers.

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Eb @ebthen.bsky.social · Jul 4

So basically what they're doing is delaying (indefinitely?) implementation of a couple of rules from the Biden administration that were going to make it easier for dual-eligible people to maintain the Medicaid (and MSP) coverage we are eligible for.

Source: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

For example, the first rule would automatically enroll low-income Medicare beneficiaries who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) into a MSP. Without the MSP, such people must pay 20% of the $967 SSI monthly benefits for the $185 Medicare Part B monthly premium in 2025. (In order to qualify for SSI, individuals must have low incomes, limited assets, and either be over age 64 or have a qualifying disability.) This same individual would have additional out-of-pocket costs if they went to the doctor or were admitted to the hospital. Those additional out-of-pocket costs could discourage low-income beneficiaries from using health care and is the reason for CBO’s estimate that delaying implementation of the rules would reduce Medicare spending by $11 billion over 10 years.

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still in Pittsburgh @pdpittsburgh.bsky.social · 7h

per wikipedia: "The East Wing as it exists today is a two-story structure and was added to the White House in 1942 primarily to cover the construction of an underground bunker, now known as the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC)." should raise security concerns?

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 7h

My friend @ambelies.bsky.social relies on SNAP and it's about to end ... please chip in if you can! They do not always have access to get out to food pantries and have so many other needs as well because disability does not cover actually living!

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Pay Amber Downs using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/Ambelies and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

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capitolhunters @capitolhunters.bsky.social · 12h

Many people are outraged that Trump is demolishing part of the White House. But of course Trump can't do it without help. It's ACECO LLC of Silver Spring MD ("full-service demolition") that is tearing down the People's House. You can call them and let them know how you feel. 1/

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Dr. Sheila 🦇-is🎃n 🧛🏻‍♀️ @drsaddison.bsky.social · 7h

Hey, I know Gaza and Portland and Chicago and general mutual aid is all needing support badly right now. And, remember that devastating fire at the start of the year in LA? This carpenter and artist lost his tools and his art and could use help re-stocking his work kit so he can help other folks.

Bohemia Mountain @bohemiamountain.bsky.social · 9h

We’re now at 66%. I’m hoping we can absolutely knock this down before there is no more baseball, especially because this started before spring training this year! Please help me by giving and sharing with your friends. You know people who can help! It would mean a lot to me ❤️⚾️
gofund.me/d7e5f2551

Donate to Help Matt replace tools burned in Eaton fire., organized by Matt O'Brien

As a member of the Altadena community for over a decade, I’m absolutely dev… Matt O'Brien needs your support for Help Matt replace tools burned in Eaton fire.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · Mar 28

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Majd. Before the war Majd was a software engineer, he wrote this beautiful thread about what happened to him and his family including Zeina, 4, Lareen, 6 and Mona, 8. Mona was so traumatized that she’s not been able to speak and needs care.

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ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · 11h

TOMORROW: Join us as we stand with Congresswoman McIver as she heads into court.

The Trump administration is attempting to silence opposition through fear, but New Jersey will not be intimidated by authoritarianism.

📍 50 Walnut St, Newark, NJ
🕚 11:15 AM | Tuesday, Oct 21

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still in Pittsburgh @pdpittsburgh.bsky.social · 7h

it feels awful. but the limited money I have to give each month I give locally. all I can do here is repost.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 7h

Dallas, please call your mayor and city council person and tell them NO PARTNERSHIP WITH ICE.

Find your reps here: reps.fyi

The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 7h

Dallas City Council members are pushing back on a call from Mayor Eric Johnson to explore the benefits of partnering with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and get potentially $25 million in reimbursements.

Dallas City Council members say partnership with ICE would undermine public trust

Council members have begun expressing their reservations to the mayor’s call to explore a partnership between ICE and the Dallas Police Department

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