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Munah @heathenqueen.blacksky.app · 9h

for your reading:

Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 4d

"For some, the Trump administration's Chicago assault was a shock."

"But for Black Americans, none of it felt extraordinary. It felt remembered."

"We know 'them' becomes 'you' sooner than you think."
#Illinois #USA #Policing #Deportation #EthnicCleansing

Black People Knew This Would Happen

Generational experience has taught us what happens when the state builds a weapon for someone else: Sooner or later, it finds a way back to us.

theintercept.com

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Daughter du Dusk @daughterdudusk.bsky.social · 48m

Someone should pitch a Terminator sequel where a journalist goes back in time to prevent the rise of tech CEOs in Silicon Valley

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 3d

Some things I saw recently that I think are cool (Native American jewelry edition):

— Neil Zarama. New Ralph Lauren collab coming (IG whirlinglog_and_arrow)
— Troy Oviedo (IG troyoviedo) 😮‍💨
— Falcon Trading Company (IG ftcjewelry)
— Samuel Sumpter (IG nabaahii_bizhiil_creations)

Some Ralph Lauren models wearing a Native American belt buckle and pin. Also photos of Native American repoussé pin and handmade silver rings in different styles.

Native American silver cuff bracelet, rings, and belt buckles decorated with turquoise stones.

Native American cuff bracelets and pendants, many decorated with turquoise stones.

Native American squash blossom necklaces.

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Luigi de Guzman @ouij.bsky.social · 4h

The fact that protests now feature people who don’t normally have to worry about what might happen to them in an adverse encounter with security forces is a HUGE DEAL.

It means that the “real” victims don’t have to suffer alone. It means that some people care about something more than themselves

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 7h

Someone in my mentions is upset because these people haven’t suffered the worst at ICE’s hands and therefore they shouldn’t be praised for being out on the streets?

Yeah, no. To push back on these people we need everyone — especially those with relative privilege — to get up and get involved.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 9h

Portland, you magnificent weirdos

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 4h

Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment.

Here’s what experts say you need to know.

How to Fight Your Health Insurance Denial with an External Appeal

When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...

www.propublica.org

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#ProtectJhordin ❤️ @xchemoni.blacksky.app · 10h

Brilliant :)

Inda Lauryn @indalauryn.bsky.social · 14h

Don't forget to check out the Black Feminist Apocalypse/Dystopian Survival Resource Compilation and let us know of other useful resources as they come along.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

A Black Feminist Apocalypse/Dystopian Survival Resource Compilation

A Black Feminist Apocalypse/Dystopian Survival Resource Compilation With the awful realization that we are indeed in a fight for our very survival coming over me for the past few years, I’ve asked my...

docs.google.com

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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 6d

I think people take for granted the ability to post freely on the internet. Our ability to do so is endangered. Social media isn't going away but the powers that be are hyper focused on making it an echo chamber

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Daughter du Dusk @daughterdudusk.bsky.social · 4h

This stuff is the truth.

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malcoholic @lepetitereboot.bsky.social · 4h

not kidding, this is a daily mantra of mine

rome. @romewithadot.com · 5h

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Daughter du Dusk @daughterdudusk.bsky.social · 4h

What’s the selection process for house hunters? I want to be a jewelry designer who creates pieces from reclaimed plastic blessed by Trappist Monks.

I’m looking for a 3 bedroom home in Portugal with natural light and character. My budget is a tube of toothpaste.

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 2d

Trump said he deserved a cut for brokering the TikTok deal, and at once there was agreement that his son Baron would have a top executive slot... though he hasn't asked for it, and has no apparent qualifications to hold it. This is how Trump 2.0 works. www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Joi ❤️🔱🖤 @joialexandra.bsky.social · 1d

✨Black bookish brands ✨ #BlackBookSky

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Daughter du Dusk @daughterdudusk.bsky.social · 5h

“Loved by You” stays on my playlist rotation

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Sheldon @cinshel.bsky.social · 1d

www.npr.org/2025/09/01/n... On 'Miss Black America,' singer-songwriter Kirby pays homage to her Mississippi roots. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with soul singer KIRBY about her new album, Miss Black America, and how her Mississippi roots have shaped her music.

On 'Miss Black America,' singer-songwriter Kirby pays homage to her Mississippi roots

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with soul singer KIRBY about her new album, Miss Black America, and how her Mississippi roots have shaped her music.

www.npr.org

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Daughter du Dusk @daughterdudusk.bsky.social · 5h

Challenge: stop falling for MAGA members of Congress rebranding. These are still the same hateful people who supported Trump and his horrible policies

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 1d

Marjorie Taylor Greene : "Prices have not come down at all. The job market is extremely difficult. Wages have not gone up. Health insurance premiums are going to go up. Homeowner's insurance goes up every year. Rent is going up. Young people have no hope of buying a home."

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@!#?@! @milkipedia.bsky.social · 19h

wake me when she switches her party affiliation and voting habits

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 1d

Marjorie Taylor Greene : "Prices have not come down at all. The job market is extremely difficult. Wages have not gone up. Health insurance premiums are going to go up. Homeowner's insurance goes up every year. Rent is going up. Young people have no hope of buying a home."

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Hamilton Nolan @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social · 1d

Has lived in the US since he was NINE MONTHS OLD.

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 1d

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Lauren Donohue @stolenbytigers.bsky.social · 13h

It’s one of the great tragedies in librarianship—how digital content providers have us totally over a fucking barrel and keep jacking up the prices so we can’t easily provide more licenses.

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Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH @geauxgabrielle.bsky.social · 8h

Taylor Swift stop getting clowned challenge: IMPOSSIBLE

🪮 @perrytheestallion.bsky.social · 8h

Okay Gabby 😂 I like this trend because that line was corny asl

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🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 6h

I don’t know and this could be pure nonsense in which this is a great coincidence !!

Or actual choice

because Portland odds is 50/ 50

There’s a Greek play about bringing people back from the land of the dead to save civilization

IT’S CALLED THE FROGS

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Frogs

The Frogs - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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RiotGrlErin @riotgrlerin.bsky.social · 6h

a golden girls tv/movie crossover event: thread

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Daughter du Dusk @daughterdudusk.bsky.social · 6h

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 6h

My latest is the story of how my community has rallied to protect and defend our neighbors in recent days, as ICE has targeted the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago. "This is not a story about a moment of victory, but a moment of being reminded of our power."

They Came for Our Neighbors. We Showed Up.

Before long, there were dozens, and then hundreds of people in the streets, watching and responding.

organizingmythoughts.org

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Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️ @ashleylynch.bsky.social · 7h

This is why the costumes are honestly brilliant. Ngo, who has never said a truthful thing in his entire life (remember the concrete milkshake?) now has to convince people inflatable Sesame Street and animal costumes are violent terrorists.

Sometimes you just need an image too silly to demonize.

Michael Edison Hayden @michaelehayden.bsky.social · 8h

“They are highly organized … [they] have purchased their own animal costumes”

Andy ngo mad about muppets again — this time in Chicago

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 7h

This is a great example, but there's a funny running theme that Vance, who after all has only been a senator and then VP for less than three years, excepts to be treated with POTUS-level traditions and respect, as if anyone in American history has ever cared about "respecting the office" of VP.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

STEPHANOPOULOS: I didn't insinuate anything. I asked you whether Tom Homan accepted $50k as was heard on an audio tape recorded by the FBI in September 2024. You did not answer the question. Thank you for your time.

VANCE: No, George, I sai--

STEPHANOPOULOS: We'll be right back

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