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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 10h

During Thanksgiving and holidays, people want to do food drives where they collect canned goods etc... and I really would love to offer that food banks need MONEY so if you can collect and donate MONEY please do that. They can then use those funds to purchase what's needed AT DISCOUNTS.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 10h

I've mentioned this before but it bears repeating. Don't leave FSA funds on the table at the end of the year. LOTS of places like homeless shelters etc... would love donations of FSA eligible items. For the past 2 years, I've used left over funds to shop here: fsastore.com - then donate the items.

The FSA Store - Browse and Buy over 2,500+ Flexible Spending Account Eligible Items Online

The FSA Store carries over 2,500+ guaranteed FSA-eligible products, health essentials, and more.

fsastore.com

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 22h

No Kings Rally Trump Inauguration

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 4d

the year is 2030. a doctor solemnly informs you that you have plastic in your testicles bc millions of people persuaded by celebrity marketing bought synthetic pubic hairs that were eventually consumed by fish that you ate

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · 3d

UNRWA has enough food outside #Gaza to supply people there for 3 months, amid desperate need. Our teams stand ready to deliver it.

But despite the #ceasefire, the Israeli Authorities’ block on UNRWA bringing any supplies into Gaza still continues.

Let us get aid into Gaza at the full scale needed.

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Jess Rose @jesslynnrose.bsky.social · 4d

Everything is a lot right now, so I'm running some of my [always] free 1:1 tech career advice calls next Monday the 20th October.

📩 DM me if you would like to book a 30m call to get advice on breaking into tech, to plan your jobhunt or just to talk through whatever is on your mind.

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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 5d

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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Anthea Butler @antheabutler.bsky.social · 11d

I'm not a quoter of scripture, but this seemed appropriate for the horror that has been unleashed because of the gutting of USAID.

“Whatever you do to the least of these, you do to me.” -Jesus

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

apnews.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 12d

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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Amanda @amanda.systems · 11d

I’m starting to worry that part of the appeal of ”AI agents” to some is that it feels like working with people but it’s got none of the friction that real people have, and that this is kind of appealing to a certain type of self-isolating computer fan.

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Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 12d

Here’s the video of the incident

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Gwen Snyder is undead @gwensnyder.bsky.social · 12d

ICE now very literally at war with Presbyterians

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 12d

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 12d

America is not strong enough to survive without Dolly Parton holding us up via gravity-defying hairspray.

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 12d

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.

Verified Facebook post by Freida Parton. The caption reads:

“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you! ❤️”

Below the caption is a photo of Dolly Parton standing outdoors in front of lush green ivy, hands clasped in prayer, wearing a shiny silver outfit with lace-trimmed sleeves, her signature blonde hair styled in soft curls, looking upward serenely.

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Amano Jack @amano-jack.bsky.social · 12d

Just in case someone missed this detail:
Wells Fargo used the ICE orks to clear out a building of lawful residents to make a buck

Again, a military terror purge was carried out with naked children in handcuffs for the benefit of Wells Fargo execs

A corrupt corp that will bleat at any reciprocity

flipinidaho @flipinidaho.bsky.social · 12d

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The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.

Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children

Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.

southsideweekly.com

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12d

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the horrific October 7 attack.

As we mourn the 1,218 lives lost that day, let us also keep alive the dream of a lasting peace and a better future for all.

Ceasefire now. Every hostage must come home. And a safer world for everyone.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 12d

My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023.

“Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a horrific war crime, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more. I mourn these lives and pray for the safe return of every hostage still held and for every family whose lives were torn apart by these atrocities.

In the aftermath of that day, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government launched a genocidal war: adeath toll that now far exceeds 67,000; with the Israeli military bombing homes, hospitals, and schools into rubble. Every day in Gaza has become a place where grief itself has run out of language. I mourn these lives and pray for the families that have been shattered. Our government has been complicit through it all.

This must end. The occupation and apartheid must end. Peace must be pursued through diplomacy, not war crimes, and our government must act to end these atrocities and hold those responsible to account.

These last two years have demonstrated the very worst of humanity. We must answer it by modeling the very best: a relentless pursuit of our higher ideals and an unwavering commitment to universal human rights.”

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 12d

On October 7th, we hold in our hearts all those whose lives have been lost and those who are still suffering, and pray for a just peace.

A prayer for 7 October

Find out about Quakers and how our faith translates into action.

www.quaker.org.uk

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Aunty Em @everycourthouse.bsky.social · 13d

“We are home now. We marched from the park to ICE, very peaceful crowd. We were standing around ICE pushed us down, sprayed us with chemical and I was hit in the head with a projectile. This was so unprovoked. People have to know that the Feds are attacking people with NO provocation whatsoever.”

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 14d

They’re using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because that’s where they’re all going to flee when we kick them out of office

Ryan Grim @ryangrim.bsky.social · 18d

After announcing a $20 billion bailout of Argentina, the White House now says it's pausing $18 billion in funding for NYC infrastructure projects

Russ Vought would love nothing more than to tear this country down to its studs

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JLRay @jlray.bsky.social · 14d

A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 15d

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if an account is posting political memes made thru AI, they’re not on the side of liberal democracy, or freedom of expression. No matter what they claim.

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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam @repsuhas.bsky.social · 17d

Now on day 2 of the Republican shutdown, Republicans are still nowhere to be found on Capitol Hill. I am here to negotiate and end this. We are fighting to protect healthcare and jobs for the American people.

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 17d

Just days after Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced it had to stop medical work in Gaza City due to Israeli attacks, Israeli forces have killed staff member Omar Hayek & injured 4 others in Deir al Balah.

Staff were wearing MSF vests, waiting for a bus to a field hospital.

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Boo!-per Lund @cooperlund.online · 17d

We’ve finally gotten to the core of AI’s appeal to people - it can never do something you don’t like because it only does what you tell it to. A blank slate to smear your worldview on.

Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 17d

I'm sorry: "if I wish to see a virgin on-screen"?

My Favorite Actress Is Not Human
Tilly Norwood doesn’t need a hairstylist, has no regrettable posts, and if you wish to see a virgin on-screen, this is one of your better chances. That’s because she’s AI.

A picture of some AI girl standing on an AI landscape with an AI monster behind her. I'm gonna be so real: she looks about 14

By Tyler Cowen

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 18d

Then why are you providing a $20 billion bailout to Argentina and helping them cut deals with China that crush American soybean farmers?

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