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mother’s little muscleman. @drpopular.com · 1h

folks idk about u but i am ready 2 put on sweats and watch my close personal friends the seattle mariners try and win game four of the american league championship series.

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Pyramid Chad @pyrameadhead.wifeguy.online · 2h

Damn that's crazy. I wonder what the difference between these movements were. Maybe those numbers have to do with there being virtually no risk to getting a permit and waving a Ukrainian flag holding a sign that says peepee tape.

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 3h

In addition to the “No Kings” protests, there’s another way to flex the power of democracy this weekend: join the WSLC, Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and @mlklabor.bsky.social for canvasses getting out the union vote ahead of the Nov. 4 election. Details ⬇️
https://ow.ly/S9wy50XcHwj

Labor hits the streets for democracy — The STAND

Opportunities to put the power of democracy and working people's voices into action around the Puget Sound this weekend

ow.ly

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Sheriff Stank @sheriffstank.bsky.social · 22h

I rather live in Florida 🏝️

Sick of your shit don’t come to my breakfast unless you align with my provocative sensibilities🍹

Thanks for hosting @electriccoffeehouse 😘

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Melissa Ryan @melissaryan.bsky.social · 6d

I guest authored one of my favorite newsletters this week. Check out my article on RSVPing for protests in FWIW. open.substack.com/pub/fwiwnews...

Should You RSVP to a Protest?

Weighing the pros and quantifying the risks

open.substack.com

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 16d

pete hegseth, who you will recall has been accused of domestic abuse and sexual assault, has announced a new policy by which you cannot file anonymous complaints of mistreatment. sex criminal solidarity.

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UNGOLIANT @gorgol.bsky.social · 16d

generals gathered in their masses/president calls them all fatasses

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · 17d

YES

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · 17d

The Salvation Army’s “work therapy” programs force unhoused & recovering people to labor 40+ hrs/wk in thrift stores for $1–$30, while generating $500M+ in sales. Exploitation. Workers deserve wages, not poverty disguised as “charity.” #PayThem onlabor.org/work-therapy...

Work Therapy or Wage Theft? ✦ OnLabor

The Salvation Army runs “180-day residential work-therapy programs” that allegedly “provide[] spiritual, social, and emotional assistance to people who have lost the ability to cope with their problem...

onlabor.org

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john granule @bogbird.bsky.social · 21d

youtube video screenshot.

image of a kitten who fell over

title: Dumb kitten falls over
info: 15K views • 12y ago

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · 21d

I do too

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · 21d

I can do all things through this baseball cap which strengthens me

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · 24d

www.aljazeera.com/video/upfron...

Democracy doesn’t exist in the United States: Chris Hedges

Marc Lamont Hill speaks with the former war correspondent about liberal democracy and Trump’s second term.

www.aljazeera.com

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Sheriff Stank @sheriffstank.bsky.social · 25d

Through God, all things are possible — including winning this Sheriff’s seat with just 34% of the vote 🙏 #blessed

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Ghostbusters novelization cash grab @leftbanksy.bsky.social · 26d

Treats Solidarity
🤝

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · 26d

this is so dumb but i do not regret spending time on it at all lmao

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · 26d

my lab council logo

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · Sep 11

I don't care what you say anymore, this is my drive

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · Aug 20

The way I am GIDDY when new EPI reports come out.

Economic Policy Institute @epi.org · Aug 20

Unions boost wages 🚀

On average, a union worker earns 12.8% more in wages than their nonunionized peers.

But unions don’t just help union workers—they help ALL workers by raising standards.

Read our new report about how unions are good for workers AND communities: www.epi.org/publication/...

Unions aren’t just good for workers—they also benefit communities and democracy

Rebuilding worker power by strengthening unions is not just good policy—it is a democratic imperative in the face of authoritarian backsliding.

www.epi.org

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Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @piercelabor.bsky.social · Aug 19

Join us for a community-building Labor Day at Fort Steilacoom Park. Picnic, guest speakers, and live music! Sept 1 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Celebrating worker wins + Building people power!

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Sheriff Stank @sheriffstank.bsky.social · Aug 18

I’m a man of mystery and quite frankly I don’t appreciate how @thenewstribune.com is talking about how I manage the budget. The public trusts Daddy Stanks to spend hard earned public funds on what matters most - MY HAPPINESS
#piercecounty
#sheriff

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alas! a butterless man! @thesnakeemoji.com · Aug 11

joe cool with a speech bubble that makes it look like he's saying "some people say i'm snoopy" from the quoted columbo screenshot

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · Aug 7

more like sarah granicus

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · Aug 5

the weirdest retelling of the hangover i've ever seen

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Sarah @sarahsmile.bsky.social · Jul 29

just realized I have an emotional support RSS feed

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