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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 2d

“In 2 Years of #GazaGenocide , Sunday Shows on NBC, ABC and CNN Have Not Featured a Single Palestinian Guest” #MediaBias
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In 2 Years of Gaza Genocide, Sunday Shows on NBC, ABC and CNN Have Not Featured a Single Palestinian Guest

In a microcosm of the U.S. coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, since Oct. 7, 2023, influential Sunday news shows have not seen fit to book any Palestinians.

inthesetimes.com

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Mattilda B Sycamore @mbsycamore.bsky.social · 8h

Yes, the book tour for TERRY DACTYL is coming right up, please spread the word!!🎉🎉 Starting at the Seattle Art Museum on 10/25, 3 pm & then In conversation w/ @alexanderchee.bsky.social in NYC, Jennifer Natalya Fink in DC, Jeannie Vanasco in Baltimore, & @lenizumas.bsky.social in Portland💎⚡🔥

MATTILDA BERNSTEIN SYCAMORE ON TOUR WITH TERRY DACTYL

10/25 SEATTLE ART MUSEUM BOOKS SOLD BY ELLIOTT BAY BOOK CO.

11/19 THE STRAND NEW YORK, NY WITH ALEXANDER CHEE

12/1 POLITICS & PROSE WASHINGTON, D.C. WITH JENNIFER NATALYA FIOK

12/3 GREEDY READS BALTIMORE, MD WITH JEANNIE VANASCO

1/13 POWELL'S BOOKS PORTLAND, OR WITH LENI ZUMAS

MASKS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 12h

“On the night of Aug. 15, 1969, officers with the Atlanta Police Department raided a screening of "Lonesome Cowboys." The event was a turning point for the city's #LGBTQ community” www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...

Longtime activist remembers the movie theater police raid that birthed Atlanta's LGBTQ movement

In the same year as the Stonewall riots, a police raid of an Atlanta movie theater was the turning point for the city's LGBTQ community.

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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 12h

“Strike action has been authorized, and the countdown has begun: If management does not return to the table by October 14, Kaiser Permanente will witness an enormous nationwide walkout of more than 40,000 employees” #UnionStrong
truthout.org/articles/23-...

23 Unions Plan to Strike Together If Kaiser Fails to Address Workplace Crises

Overworked and understaffed, over 45,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are poised to strike.

truthout.org

Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 12h

“It seemed impossible for Italy to strike for Palestine more successfully than it did the first time, yet it happened: 2 million people returned to the streets on October 3, blocking everything again” #GazaGenocide
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Italy’s Second General Strike for Gaza Brought 2M Workers Into the Streets

The next day, one million people joined a demonstration in Rome, which highlighted Italy’s complicity in the genocide.

truthout.org

Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 12h

“Vice President JD Vance sparked alarm on Sunday when he said that President Donald Trump was considering invoking the Insurrection Act under the pretenses of combating violent crime in US cities” #fascism
www.commondreams.org/news/jd-vanc...

'A Pretext to Take Over American Cities': JD Vance Sparks Alarm With Comments on Insurrection Act | Common Dreams

Vice President JD Vance sparks alarm by suggesting Trump may invoke Insurrection Act to combat crime. Critics warn of military force in US cities.

www.commondreams.org

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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 13h

“If we’re paying attention, we’re seeing what could happen,” said Amanda Cottrill, co-chair of Wake Forest Pride Fest. “History repeats itself, (which is) why it’s so important for us to be learning and celebrating history.” #LGBTQ+
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Rainbows but also clouds as NC town hosts Pride Fest amid Trump administration's anti-trans push

The sound of hymns clashed with drums as thousands gathered for Pride Fest in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

apnews.com

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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 2d

“In 2 Years of #GazaGenocide , Sunday Shows on NBC, ABC and CNN Have Not Featured a Single Palestinian Guest” #MediaBias
inthesetimes.com/article/gaza...

In 2 Years of Gaza Genocide, Sunday Shows on NBC, ABC and CNN Have Not Featured a Single Palestinian Guest

In a microcosm of the U.S. coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, since Oct. 7, 2023, influential Sunday news shows have not seen fit to book any Palestinians.

inthesetimes.com

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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 13h

“The U.S. Department of Education fired nearly everyone in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in a wave of new layoffs that began Friday, according to the union representing the agency's employees” www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

www.usatoday.com

Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 13h

“An Education Dept staffer told USA TODAY the agency laid off just about every employee who works to administer funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, the primary federal law supporting students with disabilities” www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

www.usatoday.com

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Shirley Leung, PhD @shirleyswirley.bsky.social · 23h

Wants to ban masks on civilians/curb protest, loves AI/wants to force it into govt, ensures wealthy he won’t tax them, wants to expand the surveillance state and police funding, paints himself as a Trump-style strongman/bully - I’ve told y’all before and I’ll say it again: Harrell is a republican

Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 1d

Harrell says yes—"what we're trying to do is make sure that masks with the intent to camouflage themselves to exert force over people is not what we want and we'll prove it that so I'm all for that."

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Guy Oron @guyoron.net · 1d

NEW: In the hotly contested Seattle mayoral race, homelessness has become a fault line. Challenger Katie Wilson criticizes incumbent Bruce Harrell’s record, which includes carrying out more than 6,000 sweeps of homeless encampments.
Read my full article in @boltsmag.org:
boltsmag.org/seattle-mayo...

In Seattle Mayoral Race, Tensions Between Crackdown and Compassion on Homelessness - Bolts

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has ramped up sweeps of homeless encampments in his first term. In his reelection bid, he faces a progressive challenger who wants to curb them.

boltsmag.org

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Orange Dick Tater Hater @realbiscuitspaw.bsky.social · 2d

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 1d

Tens of millions of people have died from Covid.

Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.

Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.

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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 1d

“The RSF has been fighting SAF for control of the country since April 2023, when two generals leading both forces fell out. The war has triggered what humanitarian organisations have said is the world’s largest humanitarian emergency” #SudanCrisis
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

RSF drone strike kills dozens in Sudan’s war-ravaged el-Fasher

Doctors' group says 53 killed as RSF attacks displacement shelter and university grounds in besieged area in Darfur.

www.aljazeera.com

Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 1d

“Children, women & the elderly were killed in cold blood, & many were completely burned,” said the committee, as it called 4 an int’l intervention. “The situation has gone beyond disaster & genocide inside the city, & the world remains silent” #SudanCrisis www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

RSF drone strike kills dozens in Sudan’s war-ravaged el-Fasher

Doctors' group says 53 killed as RSF attacks displacement shelter and university grounds in besieged area in Darfur.

www.aljazeera.com

Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 1d

“At least 53 people, including 14 children and 15 women, were killed when Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacked a displacement shelter in the besieged city of El Fasher in North #Darfur state” www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

RSF drone strike kills dozens in Sudan’s war-ravaged el-Fasher

Doctors' group says 53 killed as RSF attacks displacement shelter and university grounds in besieged area in Darfur.

www.aljazeera.com

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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 1d

“Most returnees are discovering barely any intact buildings in Gaza City following Israel’s relentless bombardment…There is now an urgent need for temporary shelters & mobile housing units for these returning families” #GazaGenocide
www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2025...

Tens of thousands return to shattered Gaza homes after ceasefire

A tide of humanity heads back to Gaza City, carrying belongings through damaged highways and ruins left by Israel.

www.aljazeera.com

Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 2d

“Chappelle quipped onstage in Saudi Arabia that “it’s easier to talk here than it is in America.”

As Human Rights Watch pointed out in a press release on Wednesday, “Chappelle has not publicly commented on Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses.” variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Human Rights Watch ‘Cannot Accept’ Donations From Aziz Ansari and Other Comedians Who Performed at Riyadh Comedy Festival

Human Rights Watch says it 'cannot accept' donations from Aziz Ansari and other comedians who performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.

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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 2d

“A longtime TV news produced at Chicago-based station WGN on Friday was forcefully pinned to the ground and then hauled off in an unmarked van by masked federal agents” #AbolishICE www.commondreams.org/news/ice-chi...

ICE Pins Chicago TV News Producer to the Ground, Hauls Her Off in Unmarked Van | Common Dreams

WGN producer Debbie Brockman forcefully arrested by ICE agents in Chicago. Video shows aggressive tactics used in the arrest.

www.commondreams.org

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In These Times @inthesetimes.com · 2d

In a microcosm of the U.S. coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, since Oct. 7, 2023, influential Sunday news shows from ABC, @cnn.com and @nbcnews.com have not seen fit to book any Palestinians.

In 2 Years of Gaza Genocide, Sunday Shows on NBC, ABC and CNN Have Not Featured a Single Palestinian Guest

In a microcosm of the U.S. coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, since Oct. 7, 2023, influential Sunday news shows have not seen fit to book any Palestinians.

inthesetimes.com

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Todd (they/them) #AbolishThePolice @toddbohannon.bsky.social · 2d

“In 2 Years of #GazaGenocide , Sunday Shows on NBC, ABC and CNN Have Not Featured a Single Palestinian Guest” #MediaBias
inthesetimes.com/article/gaza...

In 2 Years of Gaza Genocide, Sunday Shows on NBC, ABC and CNN Have Not Featured a Single Palestinian Guest

In a microcosm of the U.S. coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, since Oct. 7, 2023, influential Sunday news shows have not seen fit to book any Palestinians.

inthesetimes.com

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Palm Oil Detectives | #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social · 2d

Pileated gibbons form close bonds with their partners and children 🐵🐒🙉. They're endangered in #Laos #Cambodia #Thailand by #hunting and #deforestation for #palmoil and #timber. Fight for them and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/08/p...