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lacha @azolitmin.bsky.social · Jun 23

standalone...

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priscilla page @priscillapage.bsky.social · 7h

Diane Keaton in her Manhattan apartment with Buster, an Abyssinian, photographed by Jill Krementz in 1977

black & white photograph of young Diane Keaton smiling and standing next to a white refrigerator in a barren-looking kitchen. her cat Buster is crouched on top of the fridge playing with/swatting her hair in the upper right hand corner. she's wearing a long skinny white scarf with a dot-grid pattern, a high-neck white blouse with an ascot/kerchief around the neck, and a black blazer/skirt or blazer dress over what looks like a vest

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 1d

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

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Mark Histed @markhisted.org · 8h

But that’s not what’s happening here. “RIFs” are being twisted to reorganize the government as the president wants. That’s a violation of the law, and a violation of the constitution.

And yes, private equity mass firings are bad too. We should fix that as well.

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Mark Histed @markhisted.org · 8h

consulted for any reorganization of the government.

The govt is accountable directly to the people. No single king-like president can just remake the govt as they like. If they think there is a problem, fine: make the case to the people and to Congress and do reform.

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Mark Histed @markhisted.org · 8h

Several people have asked variants of “mass layoffs happen in the private sector all the time, why shouldn’t this be ok for govt employees too?”

A central principle of civil service law is the president doesn’t get to remove civil servants because he disagrees with them. And Congress must be…

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 7h

it actually offends me how sloppy and careless they are. anyone who’s ever been laid off knows the panic you feel when it happens. and while obviously it’s good that they backtracked, these are people’s fucking LIVELIHOODS they’re messing with.

Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error

www.nytimes.com

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Comet⚡️ @crazycomet107.bsky.social · 12h

Yknow I don’t think I posted my trigun art here so I’ll just gradually send em ;D

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Gargoyle Nation @gargoylenation.bsky.social · 6h

Oh no! Poor Gosalyn! @tadstones.bsky.social

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Athanaca @athanaca.bsky.social · 13h

Iridescent black🖤

#bird #raven #birdart #animalart #digitalart #illustration #birdwatching #crow #original #colorful #avian
#feather

A raven with colorful reflections on its feathers

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Ghostowl @gostowl.bsky.social · 6h

I appreciate that Melphie is following in her mother's steps in researching using monsters as an ignored resource for her pretty barren home.

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kat, ghost of helenruthsghost @chaoskat.bsky.social · 9h

Salvation Army seen feeding ICE today. For anyone who doesn't already know about their bigotry, here is more, No need to give them your money this Christmas, or ever.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 10h

It’s dinner time for the police. Appears to be pizza from a Salvation Army van.

Broadview’s “free speech” curfew starts soon, at 6pm.

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David C. Simon @davidcsimon.bsky.social · 1d

A pair of Crimson Rosellas. The male (right) is feeding the female (left) as part of the bonding process and as a prelude to mating/breeding.
#birds

Photograph of two small parrots in bright red with black and blue, standing on a flowering callistemon tree. They are beak-to-beak as one (the male) feeds the other (female).

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Ghostowl @gostowl.bsky.social · 6h

Please Pass the Monster Meat ep. 2: The man arrives at her house on a dragon.

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Jes & Cin @jesncin.bsky.social · Apr 29

A comic about Clark Kent, Lois Lane and typos (1/3)

#Art #Comics #DCcomics #Superman #Artsky

Clark Kent walks in to an office "Lois? What are you still doing here?"
Lois Lane, seated in front of a laptop, turns around. "Wuh? Clark? Could've sworn you'd be home by now."
Clark pulls a chair to the side and looks concerningly to a stressed out and tired Lois. "You look out of it." He says.
"Ugh, I'm supposed to have this article done by tomorrow. Dyslexia's kicking my butt right now. Usually my sister proofreads my stuff before I send it to the team." Says Lois.
Lois leans her cheek against her hand in disappointment. "I haven't heard back from her all day. She's probably on an international flight and it slipped my mind."

Clark asks "Why don't you ask someone at work to look it over?"
Lois pauses. She crosses her arms and looks to the side. "It's tiring y'know. You double major in English and Journalism, but still get "compliments" about how good your English is."
As Clark listens to Lois talk, the background transforms into space and stars. Lois continues; "I can't just be disabled and a writer. It's always something else."
Clark: "..."
Lois: "I don't even know why I'm telling you all this. It's not like you've ever had to deal with that."

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Jes & Cin @jesncin.bsky.social · Apr 29

(2/3)

Clark thinks to himself "I can't blame her for feeling that way. There are times I wish I could tell her how much I do understand."
Clark looks sadly to the side and imagines himself in Superman's shadow. "When Lois Lane looks at Superman, she sees someone who knows what it's like to be judged the way she is."
We see an office filled with framed articles of Superman that describe him as "a symbol for hope" and "immigrant from the stars". A pair of glasses is placed on the desk. Clark continues thinking to himself "But I'm just Clark Kent. How could I ever compete with that?"
Clark finally speaks up. "You should take a break, Lois."
Lois is surprised by Clark standing beside her. Clark: "Let me have a look at that."
Lois: "WHAT-"

Clark types away at Lois' laptop. She's sitting to the side of him now with a hot drink in her hands.
Lois takes a sip and looks suspiciously at Clark "What's the catch, Kent? You want a spot in the byline?"
Clark smiles to himself as he continues typing. "No catch. You don't have to tell anyone I did this."
Lois smiles. "Come on, that can't be it. There's got to be something in it for you."

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Jes & Cin @jesncin.bsky.social · Apr 29

(3/3) Thanks for reading!

Lois and Clark are now sitting close together, their elbows touching. Lois: "I could get you coffee tomorrow, as a thanks. Just name the place."
Clark responds "That won't be necessary Ms. Lane. All I want is for you to get some rest."
Lois looks smugly back at Clark. "Seriously? You sure you can handle all those typos on your own?"
Clark adjusts his glasses and winks at her. "I may not be an English major, but I was THE spelling bee champion three years in a row!"
Lois laughs! "HAH! Not bad for a kampung boy."

Clark: "I still have no idea what that means."
Lois elbows his side. "You can pick it up from context, Smallville. I believe in you."
Lois leans on Clark's shoulder and shuts her eyes. Clark is surprised.
"Uhh...Lois are you just gonna-"
Lois is fast asleep: "zzzzz"
Clark blushes and smiles. He goes back to typing with Lois leaning against his shoulder. The sound of the keyboard going "tp tp tp tp tp"

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Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · 8h

Dolly is a true gift.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 9h

theonion.com/ice-raids-my...

MYTH: ICE agents lack proper training.

FACT: Most have been racists their entire lives.

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Kooks @coupleofkooks.bsky.social · 20d

Little bonus :>

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 9h

ICYMI: @lackadaisyshow.bsky.social is now partnering with none other than indie cartoon powerhouse @glitchprod.com to bring you a SIX-EPISODE season one!

We are incredible pleased and excited for this development.

Watch this sneak-peek of ep one to see what's in store!

Lackadaisy Tracy @lackadaisy.bsky.social · 1d

Hey everyone, we have some big news to share!

LACKADAISY - Last Call

A preview of Lackadaisy Season One - the Speakeasy is in its prime as Mitzi and the band regale the crowd with an original musical number, Last Call. This seemed like the ideal way to announce that Lackadaisy is now officially a ‪Glitch‬ Production!!

youtu.be

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Ify Nwadiwe @ifycomedy.com · 9h

I think we really should stop using antifa and just fully say anti-fascist and get them saying they are against anti fascism. Using antifa is giving them some distance and I genuinely think some of their base don’t even know that’s what it stands for.

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 13h

This is the kind of full and unequivocal defense trans people deserve to hear from more candidates for office

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 20h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 13h

“Icon” is overused, but … Icon.

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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