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Debt Collective 🟥 @debtcollective.bsky.social · 14d

We've organized nine former tenants — all of whom were pushed out by the fifth largest corporate landlord in the country, Equity Residential — to withhold their back-rent debt payments. Collectively.

That's right, we're on debt-strike. Introducing the EQR-9.
truthout.org/articles/ten...

Tenants Launch US’s First Ever Rent Debt Strike Against Corporate Landlord

Nine tenants organized by the Debt Collective are refusing to pay back rent, hoping to inspire others to do the same.

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Debt Collective 🟥 @debtcollective.bsky.social · Sep 22

If Democrats want to take economic populism seriously, they would be talking about broad-scale medical debt relief, wide-spread student debt relief, and rent-control + tenant protections. People's largest bill every month is usually rent. If not rent, probably a debt payment.

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 22

An incredible victory. Trump’s stop-order was incredibly harmful to everyday people— we deserve to have affordable, CLEAN energy. I don’t want to poison my baby while I heat or cool my home. Please and thanks!

Climate Action Rhode Island @climateactionri.org · Sep 22

Some good news today! ☀️ A federal judge ruled that Revolution Wind can get back to work! Ørsted says work on the 80% complete project will restart as soon as possible. #offshorewind #revolutionwind

www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

US court weighs Trump halt on Rhode Island offshore wind project

A federal judge on Monday will consider a request by Danish offshore wind developer Orsted to restart work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which President Donald Trump's administration halted last month.

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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thinking of something @prisonculture.bsky.social kept repeating at a workshop I attended last year: "Most people are not brave"

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 18

False narratives are dominating our media, we all know this. How do we respond with a better story and why we must -- www.philanthropy.com/article/to-p...

To Protect Democracy, Tell a Better Story About Why It Matters

Philanthropy leaders recognize the need to counter authoritarian narratives but aren’t sure where to begin. Here’s a game plan.

www.philanthropy.com

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · Sep 18

I don't think pointing out the fascists' 'hypocrisy' is a good use of time. It's not hypocrisy, it's hierarchy. They actually do believe that they have the right and obligation to dominate you because they are superior to you. They are using their power not being hypocritical.

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 18

We have an impressive amount of work to do in fighting for our freedoms folks. Don't give up hope. Don't cede to fascism. Don't allow despair to swallow you up. That's what they want. Feel our feels, yes — and then we gotta get up and work to protect all the people.

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Climate Action Rhode Island @climateactionri.org · Sep 18

☀️ Have you RSVP-d for our Sun Day event yet? Join us this Sunday at The Steel Yard in Providence to celebrate clean energy! We'll have an EV showcase, Q&A with heat pump and solar installers, kid-friendly crafts, and more! ☀️

actionnetwork.org/events/sun-d...

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 18

"Effective narrative change happens with communities not to communities" -- so much in this sentence, it expresses who are the participants, who is leading and how to go about building a transformational campaign.

blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 18

In a narrative strategy webinar, and it is rich with info and reminders that we are much more than how we show up! We are a collection of deeply-rooted and held beliefs that shape who we are. And to support people making critical shifts in belief, narrative frames support that work.

blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 18

In a narrative strategy webinar, and it is rich with info and reminders that we are much more than how we show up! We are a collection of deeply-rooted and held beliefs that shape who we are. And to support people making critical shifts in belief, narrative frames support that work.

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Debt Collective 🟥 @debtcollective.bsky.social · Sep 18

We launched the first student debt strike in U.S. history 10 years ago.

Now, we're launching another bold, historic action uniting tenants and evicted debtors for the first time ever.

Join us on October 1 to hear about it first:
debtcollective.org/event/debt-s...

Debt Strike! Abolish Corporate Landlords & Build Tenant Power

The rent is too damn high — and corporate landlords are to blame! Join the Debt Collective as we make a huge announcement: we’re launching a national Back-Rent Debt Strike against the fifth largest…

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

My productivity is through the roof today and now I’m looking at yesterday like what happened bish 🧐

blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

Look

a woman in a pink dress with a bravo logo on the bottom is smiling .

Alt: NeNe Leakes, a Black woman in a pink dress with a bravo logo on the bottom is smiling .

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

Yep! I’m on season 2, episode 2 and SAME sis. HOOKED!!!

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · Sep 16

I'm going to explain quickly how bestseller lists work:

First week sales = Pre-orders (by pub day) + Week of sales

If first week sales hit a certain number (2k<), there is a higher chance of a book hitting a bestseller list. Hence why you should order #TheDoubleTax THIS WEEK: annagifty.com!

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · Mar 11

IT'S OFFICIAL. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! 🤯

#TheDoubleTax unpacks the cost of being a woman, why the bill runs higher for women of color, and how closing the gaps moves us ALL forward. #blacksky #booksky #econsky

PRE-ORDER NOW: tinyurl.com/doubletax-or...
Get Involved: tinyurl.com/doubletax-join

THE DOUBLE TAX: How Women of Color are Overcharged and Underpaid

Coming September 2025
Available for Preorder

Portfolio/Penguin

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

<3 thanks for sharing this. I try to explain to fam why i love nyc, and it's pretty much as you said. besides my soaring rent cost, we have a lot of things going for us. community, connection. i wouldn't have it anywhere else!

blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

Done done done! Brooklyn Public Library FTW. Ready for reads and holds.

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ashley scarebanks 💀🕯️ @ziibiing.com · Sep 16

one of the answers to “what more can we do?” democrats

Wrecked @wrecked9n76e.bsky.social · Sep 16

Karina Villa protecting her constituents by literally running ICE off the streets in West Chicago and yelling to residents to stay inside their homes.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · Sep 16

Each of us really can decide to do a little something every day to lessen suffering (including our own).

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

one of very favorite humans I met through a work contract last year, and now I literally can't imagine life without them... that's how much i adore them. I love when that happens, truly. Good connections, yay. Great connections, incredible!

blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

Humans aren't "arguing over energy," we are fighting for clean air, kids' health, poor communities, black and brown communities, and affordable energy bills. we are arguing about how to save the planet :)

blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

I really need to get to bed (but i'm in the middle of a emessy Beauty in Black moment). we're on day 4 of weaning and each day is a BATTLE, praise God. Her desire is supposed to go down, not up. Now I'm dressing in layers to make it difficult to feed. IFYKYK, but also sorry for you too lmao.

blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

i've been listening to Winnie the Pooh on repeat for my baby, and heard "EYE do" in his voice... very funny lmaoooooooo. but also yes, love sloppy joes. it's been a minute, so thanks for the reminder.

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

A white friend affirmed her support of transracial adoption and I just rolled my eyes in my head thinking about that potential child's hair. Like be fr girl.

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blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social @blackgirlsdrink.bsky.social · Sep 17

Go Anna, so happy to hear this! I got the notification from the library that my hold is ready and let out a joyful *squeal* — we love to see Black women winning!

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · Sep 16

I became a first-time author today. 🥹 #blacksky #booksky

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