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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 6h

There is a fantastic book about it that is also by far the most entertaining book you’ll ever read about a legal doctrine.

www.sup.org/books/law/wo...

The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told | Stanford University Press

When did the federal government's self-appointed, essentially limitless authority over Native America become constitutional?The story they have chosen to tell is wrong. It is time to tell a better sto...

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Berkeleyside @berkeleyside.org · 11h

Host Mychal Threets, a librarian who grew famous on TikTok, has done events at Berkeley libraries before, including leading a day last year celebrating Black hair.

Reading Rainbow’ is back — and the first episode was filmed in a West Berkeley library

Host Mychal Threets, a librarian who grew famous on TikTok, has done events at Berkeley libraries before, including leading a day last year celebrating Black hair.

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 14h

The apple harvest is underway in upstate NY. Reflective film is on the ground at many orchards to allow the apples to get extra sun. This can turn a warm day into a hot one for workers, as the sun’s rays are magnified and bounced onto the workers. #WeFeedYou

An apple orchard in upstate New York with reflective film on the ground to catch more heat

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 20h

Farm workers are check irrigation lines in lettuce fields in Arvin CA. They are carefully marking problem spots to make sure the crop gets enough water. It’s slow, patient work, especially under the midday sun. But it is absolutely essential for a healthy crop. #WeFeedYou

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Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 1d

The documentary "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink," about how Hedge fund Alden Global Capital is gobbling up newspapers across America and gutting them, is available to watch on PBS.

Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 1d

"Meche" works making raisins in Fresno CA. Fresh grapes are placed on sheets of paper and then laid on the sand between rows. The suns heats the sand and dries out the grapes. She can feel the heat from the sand through her shoes while she earns 35 cents for each sheet. #WeFeedYou

Grapes on brown paper drying into raisins after workers harvested them

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 2d

Internet weirdos gonna be big mad when they find out about Johnny Cash.

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Johnny Cash - Man in Black (The Best Of The Johnny Cash TV Show)

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 2d

Farm workers are setting up the loader at a cattle ranch. "Erik" shares: running heavy machinery isn’t just about driving. It takes a team effort. We often move hundreds of pounds of feed, clear manure, and more under tough conditions. #WeFeedYou

Workers setting up a loader at a cattle ranch

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 2d

Great book about this very subject and how Supremes and others have used and abused it! Also most entertaining book about legal doctrine you’ll ever read. www.sup.org/books/law/wo...

The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told | Stanford University Press

When did the federal government's self-appointed, essentially limitless authority over Native America become constitutional?The story they have chosen to tell is wrong. It is time to tell a better sto...

www.sup.org

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 2d

Martin shared this pic of his coworker in Grandview WA working in the hops. Hop vines are hung upside down to remove the cones before the clean hops are moved to a hop kiln to be dried until they reach an optimal moisture content needed for making beer. #WeFeedYou

Workers harvesting hops in Washington State

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 2d

Election Night Pizza from the more expensive place.

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 2d

What does “Democratizes art” even mean? Anyone can do whatever art they want anytime already. Don’t need a computer or software subscription.

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 2d

"Juan" works long hours harvesting strawberries in Vista, CA. He shares with us: It's a very difficult job. I must bend down all day long to pick the ripe fruit. But my hard work ensures there is always plenty of strawberries in stores for you to eat. #WeFeedYou

Trays full of just harvested strawberries

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 2d

With ski mask and getaway car I’m bucking tradition down at the bank.

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Ryan Teague Beckwith @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social · 3d

Editor in chief, city editor, features editor

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 3d

Please ALWAYS remember that SSDI/SSI & Spouse/Children Survivors in ADDITION to Seniors RECEIVE Social Security Benefits. I hear about it in reporting as Seniors & while they make up the majority of beneficiaries, we count too. It's IMPORTANT to my disability population that we're seen. Thank you.🙏💜

Social Security by Type as of 2023. 75.2% are Seniors/Retirees, 13.1% are people with disabilities and 11.7% are Survivors.

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R.E.M. @remhq.bsky.social · 3d

“Drive” was released on this day in 1992 as the lead single from Automatic For The People. In a 1992 Melody Maker interview @millsish.bsky.social said, “‘Drive’ is just telling kids to take charge of their own lives. Among other things.” Video directed by Peter Care.

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R.E.M. - Drive (Official HD Music Video)

YouTube video by remhq

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 3d

Ask an expert, I say.

a young man is standing in front of a brick wall and says whoa !

ALT: a young man is standing in front of a brick wall and says whoa !

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 3d

Love Gen X. Am Gen X. Lotsa great Gen X things. One bad thing however is “I might agree w u but there is some small aspect of superficial taste of yours that makes me disagree w everything else you say/do” vibe. It’s overdone. I blame High Fidelity.

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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 4d

📺The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) launched 55 years ago, October 5, 1970

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 4d

a man wearing an orange hat with the word talladega on it

ALT: a man wearing an orange hat with the word talladega on it

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 4d

Top personal highlight from #hardlystrictlybluegrass by far was catching Muni 28 from GGP and making Golden Gate Bridge transfer 14 mins later thanks to epic bus-to-bus sprint.

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Jerome Alexander Horne @jahorne.bsky.social · 5d

It's so important for people to understand that we really are all connected. MTA's mere existence contributes to the economies of states all across the U.S. Red, Blue and Purple states alike benefit from the largest transit agency in the country doing business.

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Reinvent Albany: Investing in MTA Is Investing in America

Reinvent Albany, a New York-based government watchdog organization, has released a new report showing that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) spent nearly $19 billion outside New York fro...

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occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 4d

It’s up there fer sure

occidentalop.bsky.social @occidentalop.bsky.social · 4d

Skeptical laws of man apply to frogs.

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