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Nathalie Lawhead @alienmelon.bsky.social · 25d

the “Play for Peace - Games for Palestine 2025 Charity Bundle” needs as much support as it can get right now. it’s halfway there with just 2 days to go!
itch.io/b/2979/play-...
please share and spread the word.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · Sep 16

Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.

As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.

End the genocide. Ceasefire now.

257. The Commission recommends that all Member States:
(a) Employ all means reasonably available to them to prevent the commission of genocide in the Gaza Strip;
(b) Cease the transfer of arms and other equipment or items, including jet fuel, to the State of Israel or third States where there is reason to suspect their use in military operations that have involved or could involve the commission of genocide;
(c) Ensure individuals and corporations in their territories and within their jurisdiction are not involved in the commission of genocide, aiding and assisting the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide and investigate and prosecute those who may be implicated in these crimes under international law;
(d) Facilitate the investigations and domestic proceedings and take action (including imposing sanctions) against the State of Israel and against individuals or corporations that are involved in or facilitating the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide;
(e) Cooperate with the investigation of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
258. The Commission recommends that the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court:
(a) Examine, within its continuing investigation in the Situation in the State of Palestine, the crime of genocide for amendment to existing arrest warrants and addition to future application for arrest warrants;
(b) Examine the involvement of officials mentioned in this report for inclusion as those most responsible for international crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territory.

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TBSkyen @tbskyen.com · Sep 16

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, finds that Israel has been committing genocide in Palestine
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds

GENEVA – Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, a...

www.ohchr.org

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Lumin @screwy.bsky.social · Sep 16

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Molly Crane-Newman @mollycranenewman.bsky.social · Sep 16

Mangione still faces second-degree murder, but no longer the possibility of life without parole

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Mel 🎭⚖️ @potatocrisp.bsky.social · Sep 16

saw a post i liked on tumblr today.....didnt see that they'd posted it on their account here but i wish they would its a sentiment that resonated w me more than making "good" art it's just important to make art....thanks man

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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · Sep 16

A Disney Springs restaurant was robbed by a scuba man 🤿

• He swam up to the restaurant after it closed

• Spray painted the security cameras

• Stole up to $20K while staff were counting cash for deposit

• Dove back into the water and escaped before police arrived

(via WFTV 9)

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Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Aug 3

We're at 5% of the goal :')!

Bee/Sidney @goldbug.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hi everyone I’d rlly appreciate it if you shared and donated to my friend who is in need of safe housing! He is a black disabled trans man who is currently being forced out of his living situation.

ko-fi.com/smudgywolf/g...

gofund.me/5076caeb

Buy wolfie a Coffee

Become a supporter of wolfie today!

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Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Aug 3

We're at $235! Slowly but surely!

Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Jul 20

KCM is doing another dono fundraiser, this time for supplies, repairs and bus passes! Click alt text to learn more and you can cashapp/venmo $TeamKombatikon or sponsor a kit via our ko-fi shop! ko-fi.com/combaticon/s...

#transformers #fundraiser #mutualaid #harmreduction

SCIENCE TEAM FUNDRAISER BASH! Featuring the Heads of Wheeljack, Ratchet, Skyfire and Perceptor in the style of Meet Ballpoint, and inside the screen of Teletraan-1! KCM is seeking to raise $1,000 Dollars for supplies we use to stock our harm reduction kits, for our mobile bus unit and car repairs, and also for bus passes for our neighbors in St.Pete/Tampa, FL. We are a non 5013c group, meaning we run on donations, grants and whatever we can pay out of pocket!

A pie chart showing how we plan on breaking up the money, no matter what we get: 50% will go to our bus passes, which we give to our neighbors in the street to travel, 25% will go to vehicle repairs and top ups, which includes our mobile bus clinic and our own cars that may need a topping up! And the rest will go to all the supplies we pass out and pack kits with: needles, narcan, drug testing strips, hygiene products, contraceptives, and much much more! Each part of the pie chart is represented by a respective Autobot: Ratchet for Medical supplies, Wheeljack for Repairs and Skyfire for Bus passes! Perceptor is in the corner

You can donate by cashapping or venmoing us via our tag $TeamKombatikon! If you would prefer paypal, you can use our Ko-Fi, where you can either give what you can or you can choose to sponsor a specific kit, where your money will go into those supplies! We also have stickers you can purchase!

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Martie @lemonssplice.bsky.social · Aug 3

Ms. Marvel ‼️

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Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Aug 3

Was doing a fun lil album collage w Topster w my friend :) It was nice going through and picking albums I personally adore! I made a playlist with one song for each also if u want: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Jul 27

My mom saw fit to make some signs to prevent anyone from accidentally feeding OJ before his surgery lmao

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Jul 27

Cheat Sheet v.2

nothing from the prior version is incorrect, but ive made it a little easier to read, plus included a bit more helpful information

imgur link: imgur.com/a/wWaLY2i

more comprehensive info can be found here:
stop-paypros.neocities.org
yellat.money

MAKE YOUR CALLS!!!

WHY?
On July 2025, Steam, a popular storefront to purchase games on PC, and itch.io, a storefront that sells
games, comics, tools, resources and much more, have recently delisted several NSFW games, after the
group Collective Shout published an open letter to payment processors such as Visa, MasterCard, PayPal,
and more. As a result of this letter, payment processors have strongarmed Valve and itch.io into enforcing
restrictive new TOS policies on what kind of content their platforms can host and sell.

Visa, Mastercard, Stripe and Paypal have been censoring free speech and legal business on the internet for TOO LONG. Their most recent targets are Steam and Itch.io, but they have also been pressuring websites like Pixiv, Patreon, Fansly, Onlyfans and MORE for years, applying draconian standards for what kind of adult/pornographic content platiorms and their users can host and sell.

If we as consumers and creators want to regain ground on this issue, we have to make our voice heard.

HOW?
BOMBARD THEM WITH PHONE CALLS
Collective Shout, the organization that lobbied to have Steam and Itch.io change their TOS, did so with only around 1000 phone calls. Visa and MC have backed down from pressuring Onlyians to remove adult content entirely due to public backlash. Clogging their phone lines for an extended perlou, over a mont at the absolute least, will almost gudrantee that these compantes will at least have to pay attention to the backlash. this list is not exhaustive. but some contact points for the 4 targets are:

1. VISA:
(US + Can): +1 [8001-847-2911
US option selection for operator: 1-1-2 or 1-1-3

2. MASTERCARD:
(US): +1 (8001-307-7309
US option selection for operator: 1-1-2-2-2-1
Phone (outside US): 1-636-722-7111

3. STRIPE:
(Headquarters): +118881 963-8955
(France): +33 805-11-19-67
Stripe: complaints@stripe.com

4. PAYPAL:
(US): +1 (888)-221-1161
(outside US): 1-402-935-2050
Customer Service: +1 (877)-569-1116

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⭐Elidyss⭐comm open @elidyss.bsky.social · Apr 10

Lone standing light 🌟
#oc #art #doodle

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💀 Bee 💀 @bee-smuth.bsky.social · Jul 25

Say hello to Pepper, grumping his way towards you
#art #fancharacter #marioOC #mariofancharacter #beanish

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Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Jul 26

Wolfie also still needs some help, please consider sharing!

Bee/Sidney @goldbug.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hi everyone I’d rlly appreciate it if you shared and donated to my friend who is in need of safe housing! He is a black disabled trans man who is currently being forced out of his living situation.

ko-fi.com/smudgywolf/g...

gofund.me/5076caeb

Buy wolfie a Coffee

Become a supporter of wolfie today!

ko-fi.com

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Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Jul 26

We're still raising money, we're about 1/10th of the way there :)!

Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Jul 20

KCM is doing another dono fundraiser, this time for supplies, repairs and bus passes! Click alt text to learn more and you can cashapp/venmo $TeamKombatikon or sponsor a kit via our ko-fi shop! ko-fi.com/combaticon/s...

#transformers #fundraiser #mutualaid #harmreduction

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Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Jul 20

KCM is doing another dono fundraiser, this time for supplies, repairs and bus passes! Click alt text to learn more and you can cashapp/venmo $TeamKombatikon or sponsor a kit via our ko-fi shop! ko-fi.com/combaticon/s...

#transformers #fundraiser #mutualaid #harmreduction

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Chassie @chassdraws.bsky.social · Jul 12

Please help Wolfie!! If you donate at least $25 and show me proof, I'll do a doodle of choice!

Bee/Sidney @goldbug.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hi everyone I’d rlly appreciate it if you shared and donated to my friend who is in need of safe housing! He is a black disabled trans man who is currently being forced out of his living situation.

ko-fi.com/smudgywolf/g...

gofund.me/5076caeb

Buy wolfie a Coffee

Become a supporter of wolfie today!

ko-fi.com

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Bee/Sidney @goldbug.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hi everyone I’d rlly appreciate it if you shared and donated to my friend who is in need of safe housing! He is a black disabled trans man who is currently being forced out of his living situation.

ko-fi.com/smudgywolf/g...

gofund.me/5076caeb

Buy wolfie a Coffee

Become a supporter of wolfie today!

ko-fi.com