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Mucho gimnasio pero trabaja el cerebro un poquito también
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kjshepherd.bsky.social
It's your birthday, Duane.
Duane Kearns Puryear, holding his panel for the AIDS Memorial Quilt. It reads, in block letters: "My name is Duane Kearns Puryear. I was born on December 20, 1964. I was diagnosed with AIDS on September 7, 1987 at 4:45 PM. I was 22 old. Sometimes, it makes me very sad. I made this panel myself. If you are reading it, I am dead..." There are several great resources to learn about Duane, his advocacy, his family, his panel, and the politics of memory and re-creation, especially this one by The Dallas Way: http://www.thedallasway.org/stories/written/2021/9/19/duane-puryears-and-the-quilt-panel Duane Puryear died in 1991.
December 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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workingclasshistory.com
#OtD 20 Nov 1936 Spanish rail worker, civil war military leader and anarcho-syndicalist Buenaventura Durruti died after being shot the previous day during the defence of Madrid from the fascists, probably by accident. 500,000 workers attended his funeral shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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russ41.bsky.social
Here's your chance to do something about the people being starved and beaten in Broadview ICE custody.

Share this post, and I'll donate $1 to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund (www.mibfc.org).

And if you make a donation to them, let me know how much and I'll match it 1:1.
Lynda Lopez ‪@lyndab08.bsky.social‬ He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid. November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
215kate.fightins.online
🚨 ICYMI: @uninoticias.bsky.social & @noticiastelemundo.com broadcast Trump’s deportation messaging straight into our homes. This is intimidation. And they’re doing it to the very people who built their audience. Don't stay quiet 🗣️ Tell them to pull the ads #ApagaElOdio app.sosha.ai/s/irVimv3j
We must defend our right to feel safe!
app.sosha.ai
November 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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bookshop.org
I hear *someone* is having a sale next week.

I guess they have to try and recoup some of that $2.5 billion they’re forking over for *checks notes* being deceptive? Who would’ve thought?

Feels like Oct 7 & 8 will be prime days to support independent bookstores. 😌
September 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
215kate.fightins.online
Furthest I've been:
N: Copenhagen, Denmark
E: Hoi An, Vietnam
S: Cape Town, South Africa
W: Hale'iwa, HI
craigcalcaterra.bsky.social Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · Aug 7
Furthest I've been:

N: Carlisle, UK
E: Venice, Italy
S: Aruba
W: Mendocino, CA.

Though I'm gonna expand my west to Ohio in late September and, probably, my north to Fort William, Scotland next year.

bsky.app/profile/stac...
stacegotsbaseball.com Stacey Gotsulias 🎄🎁🎅🏻 @stacegotsbaseball.com · Aug 7
Furthest I've been:

N: Oswego NY
E: St. John, VI
S: St. John, VI
W: Los Angeles, CA
August 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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djolder.bsky.social
If I have to explain to you why it's a bad idea to use a machine that makes shit up 15-80% of the time AND destroys the environment AND contributes to rising fascism and genocide AND puts brilliant skillful creatives out of work by stealing their work, then we're already speaking different languages
August 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
215kate.fightins.online
This is the Parker Pile in my neighborhood. FYI majority white neighborhood of Chestnut Hill just north of here got their Parker Pile closed and told folks to bring their trash here to Mount Airy/Germantown. 🫠
lethalityjane.bsky.social ex-Lethality Jane @lethalityjane.bsky.social · Jul 5
Meanwhile in Philly
July 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
215kate.fightins.online
Would love to see my fantastic state rep @reprabb.bsky.social win this seat!
whodat35.bsky.social Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · Jun 30
Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans said Monday he will not seek reelection “after some discussions this weekend and thoughtful reflection,” opening up a solid-blue seat in #Philadelphia. www.politico.com/live-updates...
Dwight Evans says he will retire from House
The Philadelphia Democrat faced questions about his ability to serve after suffering a stroke.
www.politico.com
June 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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jamellebouie.net
i just find this so bizarre. searching through texts and doing the reading for myself is how i actually think through ideas! trying to put together a sentence is how i figure out what i actually want to say!
Everyone Is Using A.I. for Everything. Is That Bad?
www.nytimes.com
June 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
215kate.fightins.online
An absolutely delightful assortment of people who commented on my sign, but mostly old lefties and young anti-fascists. Love you Philly, never change.
Cardboard sign that says "¡NO PASARÁN!"
June 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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kimkelly.bsky.social
ICE will be ramping up its activity in Philadelphia, Seattle, NYC, Chicago, and Northern Virginia.

Stay the fuck out of Philly!!
ms.now MS NOW @ms.now · Jun 10
BREAKING: ICE is preparing to deploy tactical units to five cities run by Democratic leaders, according to two sources familiar with the planning of future ICE operations.
June 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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chadloder.bsky.social
🚨 Support Los Angeles immigrant communities 🚨

Please consider donating to one or all of the following orgs:

Immigrant Defenders Law Center: give.immdef.org/donate

LA Jail Support / Bail Fund:
account.venmo.com/u/jailsuppor...

Unión del Barrio:
uniondelbarrio.org/main/support...
June 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
215kate.fightins.online
The gap between what people think their politics are and what they really are can be so shockingly large.
chadstanton.blacksky.app Doghouse Reilly @chadstanton.blacksky.app · May 31
I think it’s something we’re watching an aggressive effort to entrench white supremacy and a *lot* of people have decided now is the perfect time to push back on ideas like “addiction isn’t a moral failure” and “people suffering from war deserve support.”
May 31, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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ryanmarino.bsky.social
Just to be clear, takes like this suck as much as the people they’re complaining about
Post reads: We have a heroin addict running our nation's Healthcare, a Ketamine addict deciding where all of our tax dollars go, a drunk leading our militarily,a puppy killer in charge of our nation's security and a speed freak in the Oval Office. What could possibly go wrong?
May 31, 2025 at 1:12 AM
215kate.fightins.online
Yay @dirtbagqueer.rocks 's book is finally here! I've really enjoyed her writing on Defector and am looking forward to reading this.
Copy of Victora Zeller's debut novel One of the Boyd
May 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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torresgotay.bsky.social
Murió Pepe Mujica, expresidente de Uruguay, icono global de sencillez y desprendimiento www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/mun...
Muere José Mujica, el expresidente uruguayo que atrajo simpatías por su austeridad, informa el actual mandatario
El expresidente uruguayo, conocido por su austeridad y su estilo de vida sencillo, ha fallecido, según informó el actual mandatario
www.elnuevodia.com
May 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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premthakker.bsky.social
The Trump admin has just detained Mohsen Mahdawi, who:
–has green card
–was Columbia Buddhist club president
–saw his best friend shot & killed by Israeli soldier
–said "we are against antisemitism because antisemitism is a form of injustice, and injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
In addition to violating Mr. Mahdawi’s First Amendment rights, the Rubio Determination and Mr. Mahdawi’s unlawful detention also violates Mr. Mahdawi’s statutory rights and due process rights. PARTIES 8. Petitioner Mohsen Mahdawi is a Palestinian who was born and raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank. He is a lawful permanent resident of the United States and has been for the last ten years. He is a recent student of Columbia University, with an expected graduation date of May 2025. He has been admitted to a Master’s program at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (“SIPA”), to begin in the fall of 2025. After growing up in a refugee camp, Mr. Mahdawi felt compelled to advocate for Palestinian human rights upon moving to the United States. 22. Mr. Mahdawi is also a committed Buddhist and believes in non-violence and empathy as a central tenet of his religion. In fall of 2021, he became the president of the Columbia University Buddhist Association and led it for two years. 23. In fall of 2023, Mr. Mahdawi co-founded the Palestinian Student Union (“Dar”) at Columbia University which “serves to engage with and celebrate Palestinian culture, history, and identity.” Mr. Mahdawi co-founded this organization with Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian lawful permanent resident who was also recently detained by ICE for his expressive conduct related to Palestine. Mr. Mahdawi appeared in numerous televised interviews and print news articles regarding the military campaign in Gaza and related protests. In December of 2023, Mr. Mahdawi appeared on 60 Minutes where he shared that, as a child, he watched an Israeli soldier shoot and kill his best friend in the West Bank. 27. Throughout his time as a student and a leader of Dar and the Columbia University Buddhist Association, Mr. Mahdawi was always willing to engage in dialogue with people whose views and beliefs differed from his own. Mr. Mahdawi believed, and continues to believe, that more speech is the solution to disagreement, rather than less, and that empathy and understanding through communication are a way to resolve conflicts peacefully. …and a peaceful political solution. Mr. Mahdawi gave speeches at several of these protests. In his speeches, Mr. Mahdawi advocated for Palestinian human rights, a permanent ceasefire, and a peaceful resolution that affirmed the human dignity of all. 25. During one protest, Mr. Mahdawi vocally denounced an unaffiliated passerby who made an antisemitic comment, chanting “shame on him”. Mr. Mahdawi stated that “we are against 2:25-cv-00389 Document 1 Filed 04/14/25 Page 6 of 19 7 antisemitism because antisemitism is a form of injustice, and injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” The confrontation was documented by the Columbia Spectator
April 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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kylietcheung.bsky.social
After New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker's 25-hour speech, a 14-year-old Palestinian American who was raised in New Jersey was killed by Israel in the West Bank on Sunday, and Cory Booker hasn't said a thing about this:
Palestinian American teen from North Jersey shot and killed in the West Bank
A 14-year-old boy, an American citizen from New Jersey, was shot and killed by Israeli military forces in the West Bank on Sunday.
www.northjersey.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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craigcalcaterra.bsky.social
Not really interested in hearing anyone with the Los Angeles Dodgers talking next week about how important Jackie Robinson was when they all smiled and posed today with a white supremacist trying extra hard to re-segregate society.
April 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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tiny.baby
I wonder if all the new moves the admin is making today are because Chuck Schumer went on tv yesterday and said he wasn't going to do anything to stop them
March 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
215kate.fightins.online
I am so thankful for Barbara Smith's work and am happy to be a monthly supporter to her caring circle. Please join me if you are able!
March 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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researchphilly.bsky.social
Thing is that Sen. Anthony Williams has received millions of $ over years from Jeff Yass, who is a major part of the reason why Trump is in power & DEI is under attack. If Williams is serious about taking a stand, he would permanently sever his relationship w/ Yass.
www.inquirer.com/politics/ant...
Philly Democrat calls on Sen. Fetterman to condemn Trump’s war on DEI
“I want to see what Fetterman’s gonna be," Williams said. "Is he for Fetterman or those of us who are vulnerable in Pennsylvania?"
www.inquirer.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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nkalamb.bsky.social
Straight fire here from Ta-Nehisi Coates about the Democratic Party.

"If you can’t stand up against genocide, why should I believe you can stand up for democracy?”

(thx @guyoron.net)
Full sentence: “If you can stand by and ship 2,000 pound bombs to be dropped on hospitals, to be dropped on schools, to watch on your TVs as people hooked up to IVs are burned alive; if you know people are being kidnapped and taken into prisons and raped and tortured; if you are talking about ‪Guy Oron‬ ‪@guyoron.net‬ · 9h hostages in Gaza but you have no concerns about an entire justice system that is effectively hostage taking; if you’ve never had anything to say about that if you can watch that and you can’t stand up, like in your own bones not feel like ‘you know what, I gotta say something because l can’t look at ‪Guy Oron‬ ‪@guyoron.net‬ · 9h myself in the mirror’ — if you can’t stand up against genocide, why should I believe you can stand up for democracy?”
February 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM