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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 4h

Sympathies from this Texas academic…

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 6h

Dems floated a narrow bill to fund the military, which can’t move because the House isn’t in session. Meanwhile, DoD is now going to spend funds not appropriated by Congress to ensure military paychecks continue.

POTUS now both commands and provisions the military. Unconstitutional and SO dangerous

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News.
A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC
News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 13h

I'm so proud of everyone from my old neighborhood of Rogers Park in Chicago. I see what you have been and are doing. I am so proud of how organized the community is and how much more so everyone is becoming. It is inspiring. Just one example... And this is something EVERYONE can do. Everyone.

Informational flyer about Rogers Park Whistle Protocols, explaining how to use whistles to alert neighbors of emergencies, with color-coded alerts, steps for use, and encouragement to form a crowd and stay loud for safety.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 10h

I know Trump and his minions all have sneering contempt for kids with special needs, but trust me when I say that their parents will absolutely fucking destroy anyone who messes with the special education supports to which they are entitled by law.

Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 11h

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 1d

Lancaster- and even more so Lebanon co- are their own strange things!

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 1d

And this Christian Herr is my something great grandfather.

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 1d

This is a good article on funeral pie- www.atlasobscura.com/articles/wha...

The Death of Pennsylvania’s Forgotten Funeral Pie

The sweet-yet-somber treat was the star of extravagant 19th-century funeral feasts.

www.atlasobscura.com

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 1d

I love peanut butter pie too!!!

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 1d

Ooh gooseberry sounds great!

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 1d

It is a classic at every funeral I’ve been to in Lancaster and Lebanon county- and a good pie for cold weather. It’s an old fashioned pie that’s close to mince meat.

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 1d

They do not include one of the most important pies in Pennsylvania Dutch culture- funeral pie or raisin pie. My grandmother taught me to make pies ( even shoo fly pie which I make for holidays), and now my daughter has learned the same.

🎀 Pimpcess Spooky 🎀 @mick-ee.bsky.social · 1d

Since it’s pie season!

How many pies on the list have you tried?
What pie is the Thanksgiving Pie?
What pie is the Christmas Pie?
Whats your favorite pie?

A list of 25 pies with the caption “Pic 3 Pies”

Listed:
A- Apple
B- Key lime
C- Cherry
D- Lemon Meringue
E- Pumpkin
F- Pecan
G- French Silk
H- Custard
I- Peanut butter cup
J- Peach
K- Cookie Dough
L- Blueberry
M- Bavarian
N- Sweet Potato
O- Coconut Cream
P- Strawberry Cream
Q- Snickers
R- Rhubarb
S- S’mores
T- Dutch Apple
U- German Chocolate
V- Buttermilk
W- Pecan Fudge
X- Banana Cream
Y- Strawberry

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 2d

Eek! I pulled out a snakeskin when I was weeding the other day, but thankfully not a rattler. We have them show up in the gardens when it gets really dry- which is now.

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 2d

That looks amazing! We are reverting to the food of my people- ham loaf. I know that’s strange, but it’s good!

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Eladio Bobadilla @eladiobobadilla.com · 2d

Coming soon to a bookstore near you :-)

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 2d

Today’s mandatory faculty mental health slideshow, “Going Through the Motions: How to Function Despite the Fact Your Supervisors Hate You and Your Job Is Destroying You Spiritually,” has been postponed again.

The Faculty Mental Health Fair Has Been Postponed Again

Dear Faculty: Due to concerns expressed by the students, parents, and staff, you are invited to attend a mandatory emergency mental health fair in ...

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Eman Abdelhadi @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social · 3d

Seeing many posts about how ICE isn't trained. That's not really the problem. The problem is what they were sent to do, not whether they're qualified to do it.

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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 4d

Man…man.

www.texastribune.org/2025/10/07/t...

“Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE ...

www.texastribune.org

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 4d

Again… leave my ancestor out of this mess!

CNN @cnn.com · 4d

The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a law enforcement source told CNN.

FBI employees ordered to immediately search for records related to Amelia Earhart, source says | CNN Politics

The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a la...

www.cnn.com

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 4d

That’s… unbelievable. A fellowship for a year from neh gave you 60,000. This is a boondoggle .

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 5d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 4d

She has enjoyed it to the point where she has stayed post graduation!

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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 4d

If you in anyway identify on the LGBTIA+ spectrum, I want to you to know that you are loved, who you are is beautiful, and you deserve peace and happiness.
And I especially want all of my trans friends to know this.

Zack Ford @zackford.bsky.social · 4d

These Supreme Court oral arguments on conversion therapy are going to be painful. No matter what is said, know that trying to force someone to be what they're not is psychological torture with measurable negative consequences, and anyone trying to defend such efforts is a bigoted monster.

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 4d

Go Cleveland! My daughter loves the city and was happy that she chose Case for college.

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 5d

Our new ram was not sure about integrating with our ewes when he was brought home 1 month ago. (They’ve been know to batter interlopers) Today? He’s in the middle of the herd trying to show that even though he is only 6 months old he’s the man about town.

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Amy Earhart @aearhart.bsky.social · 5d

We just added this handsome young man to our flock! He’s a very rare strand of the gulf coast breed so hoping he will be an excellent addition to the flock.

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