Val 💫
@banishedbird.bsky.social
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Val (sometimes other names) Mixed Borikwa/Taíno 🇵🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kiwari Itai | TTRPG fan | Decolonizing my brain | Landback ⛰️
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banishedbird.bsky.social
Hello all! My friend Mohammad (aka Uncle Tito) needs our support.

Uncle Tito is a beloved clown performer in Gaza working hard to bring joy in times of incredible hardship. He also has himself and his family to take care of.
Let's help him out: tinyurl.com/vxu638c7
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merafera86.bsky.social
I'm an unemployed Puerto Rican trans woman desperately trying to save up enough money to flee from the USA. Any donation would be greatly appreciated and used to pay for visa, travel, and shelter expenses—which would help me flee earlier than I could without assistance.

Thank you for reading. 🫂❤️
merafera86.bsky.social
Shamelessly piggy-backing off of Wylder's post to share my own request for #MutualAid.

I'm a currently unemployed Puerto Rican trans woman living in Texas desperately trying to raise funds to help me flee these Fascist States of America.

Whether you donate or boost, I'll be forever grateful. 🥲💖
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mskellymhayes.bsky.social
They're talking about killing leftist activists. They're talking about murdering people organizing in defense of immigrant communities, doing mutual aid work, and protesting their violence. They are talking about murdering people like me and my friends. We must do more than acknowledge it's fascism.
premthakker.bsky.social
My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."
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mantafey.bsky.social
sorry for asking for this, but I am on short term disability leave right now and my benefits don't start for a couple weeks and I REALLY need to get cat food

if y'all have a couple bucks to throw my way, I will give u kiss

kofi: ko-fi.com/mantafey
venmo: venmo.com/u/echofaine
zelle: dm pls
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sydneyscreams4u.bsky.social
porn is not evil.
sex is not evil.
pleasure is not evil.
kink is not evil.

none of them are things to feel shame or embarrassment about.

none of them deserve the heavy-handed censorship that they're facing.

resist oppression (even if you don't partake in what is being oppressed)
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
My first thought was “wow I hope this guy didn’t give out his name because he could absolutely be charged” and yup, he is correct to stay anonymous.

This man’s account is shocking. His neighbors’ situation is shocking. The entire Chicago raid is shocking.
On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.
"I wasn't planning on letting her stay, but I didn't know what the hell was going on," the man said of his Venezuelan migrant neighbors. But he quickly relented. The little girl was inconsolable and hid under his bed.
"I didn't want them to take her," said the man, who didn't want to be named because he fears he'll be targeted by federal authorities for his actions.
"I gave her my bedroom, and I just told her,
'Just stay there. Don't open, don't, shh, just stay quiet," he recalled telling the mom and daughter as he choked back tears.
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merryrobin.bsky.social
You can win this flag! 🇵🇸

Rules are simple:
1. Follow @fidaaumar.bsky.social
2. Donate:
$5 for a ticket, $10 for two, and so, or
$20 bundle for 5 tickets.
3. Take a screenshot and submit to the Google form.
4. Last day is Oct 30.
5. Stay tuned in Nov for the winner!
chuffed.org/project/fidaa-umar
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zaycrescendo.bsky.social
Zay has been in and out of the hospital and UCC with LC complications. They have been trying to reach a week or two goal since their hospital discharge to stay housed. 43 would at least cover today due by noon. Any aid is appreciated, including amplifying.

VM & CA: ZayCrescendo
PP: Zay88
Zay has been in and out of the hospital and urgent care with long cov¡d complications and has been trying to reach a week or two since their hospital discharge to stay sheltered, food, and necessities.

450 weekly rate is the cheapest vs the 80 daily rate. 43 would at least cover today due by noon to remain h0used. Any aid is greatly appreciated, including amplifying.

C@sh App: ZayCrescendo
V3nmo: ZayCrescendo 
P@yPal: Zay88
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swolesome.bsky.social
Maysara's grandfather needs daily medical support and is in need of help today, please send the campaign link directly to potential supporters if you're not able to donate personally. It really helps out if you can do that. ❤️
swolesome.bsky.social
I've set up a campaign for the Al-Ashal family that is specific to their travel expenses. With everyone's help, they've been able to relocate to southern Gaza, but they will need funds to evacuate. Please give if you can, anything helps!

chuffed.org/project/1493...
Help Maysara and his family evacuate Gaza
Hi everyone, my name is Finn and I'm fundraising from Canada to help my friend Maysara and his family leave Gaza. For nearly two years now they have been subjected to constant bombardment and impossib...
chuffed.org
banishedbird.bsky.social
Went foraging!

Sassafras, rose hip, mugwort, black walnut, spice bush, mulberry, stinging nettle, lemon balm, a paper wasp nest (for spell work),

And a cute little guy! 🪻
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zozosaaaahhh.bsky.social
"Our children are suffering, and we can't do anything. Our beautiful children are dying of hunger.😢
Their innocent faces are suffering, and we're suffering even more. We beg you to help us, share our suffering, and assist us with donations.💔💔
gofund.me/d14cbe76
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johnniejae.bsky.social
I've been working on an article for Indigenous Peoples Day, we're finalizing and then this happens 🤣

Ironically, for a POTUS complaining about the "rewriting" of history, he just did a MAJOR rewriting of history or should I say a complete REIMAGINING.

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Columbus Day, 2025
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Today our Nation honors the legendary Christopher Columbus -- the original American hero,
www.whitehouse.gov
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quihnn.bsky.social
When someone or something arrived at your destination before you...
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oblivias.bsky.social
Y'all I'm so bad at the bug game
#silksong #bugyuri
A series of illustrations depicted Hornet and Shakra from hollow knight silksong redesigned as humans with their design motifs translated into clothing and armor. The first depicts a bust of Hornet removing her mask and looking stoically at the viewer, the second depicts a fullbody Hornet dashing through the air with her various pieces of gear, the third depicts a bust of Shakra unmasked and singing, and the last depicts Hornet accepting a map from a squatting Shakra. Shakra's thought bubble reads, "I'm getting so good at this 'talking to short people' thing!" and Hornet's thought bubble reads, "She's so tall and her voice is so pretty ohmygod keep it together, Hornet- I hope she's traveling the same path as I am...".
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moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Ireland has approved plans to permanently implement a basic income program that will support up to 2,200 artists.

A cost-benefit analysis found that for every €1 invested, society receives €1.39 back.

Officials from other countries are now expressing interest in the program.
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radiantg.bsky.social
How loosely available is Discord’s age verification ID information if compromising an outsourced support agent can give them access to it?!

If it wasn’t clear, I have been very against this from the start. NEVER give your ID to a social media company. Call your reps!
Discord did not respond to a request for comment.
In an email, a ZenDesk spokesperson told 404 Media "Our investigation
indicates this incident did not arise from a vulnerability within Zendesk's platform. Zendesk's own systems were not compromised." In messages with the infosec X account VX-Underground, the hackers reportedly said they compromised an outsourced support agent. Chidi to Eleanor on the good place

Okay. But that's worse.
You do get how that's worse, right?

Meme
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diplomatofnight.com
"I just think armed resistance to military occupation and apartheid is futile, no I don't support cutting off trade with Israel or imposing arm embargoes or doing any boycotts either" is the exact same thing as "I support Ukraine but wish Ukraine would give up all of its territory for peace".
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wispybun.bsky.social
Please don’t stop boycotting and supporting Palestinian families even if ceasefire negotiations are underway.

Israel has not ever been compliant during ceasefires and this isn’t over until Palestine is free, until everyone under colonization, genocide, and exploitation are free 🇵🇸 🇸🇩 🇨🇩 🕊️
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talyatheeenby.bsky.social
I'm struggling to buy groceries this week! I am diabetic but healthy food is expensive! A good way to resist fascism is supporting the survival of a Black Trans artist!

Contribute/share:
PayPal.m e/talyai
Vnmo: @irl_punch
C: $atthezoo94

#helpsky #ma #mutualAidSavesLives #blackSky
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queenofthesouth.bsky.social
Needing multiple streams of income to stay afloat is a societal failure not a personal one. You should be able to afford a comfortable lifestyle with one job. You are not lazy.
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berensreverie.bsky.social
The Hunter's Funeral Procession