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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 3m

Al Jazeera: 'Horrific trauma patients': WHO details harrowing scenes from Gaza, as Israel continues to bomb amid ceasefire talks.

Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children and raise funds to escape Gaza. And to others. They rely on our donations. 💕

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

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Umbrella @umbrellaent.bsky.social · 10h

Watch an exclusive scene from the new FREAKED 4K restoration!

Available now to watch at home on digital in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand 🪱

"That's alotta milkmen on the same route"

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 15h

My dear friend Tasneem and her family have been displaced several times, like many Gazans. As the attacks continue, they rely on our donations to survive.

Please give to Tasneem so she can feed her children and escape Gaza. And to others. ❤️🙏

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 15h

My dear friend Tasneem and her family have been displaced several times, like many Gazans. As the attacks continue, they rely on our donations to survive.

Please give to Tasneem so she can feed her children and escape Gaza. And to others. ❤️🙏

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 18h

Agreed. I know Kaya's comedy chops but she rarely gets to flex them.

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 18h

Thanks, Drew!

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 18h

Hah, thanks Paul.

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 18h

Last night I attended the North American premiere of Naomi Wallace's play, Slaughter City. I'm proud to have played a very small part in this stellar, powerful production. Running in NYC through 10/18. Tix here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/slaughter-...

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 20h

Both Adulthood and Freaked are now available to buy and rent on digital. They're number one and two in New Movies to Explore on Fandango, which is kinda fun. It's been a very long road getting Freaked back out there!

Image of Adulthood and Freaked on Fandango.

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

ABC News: "Satellite images show extent of destruction in Gaza after 2 years of war."

Gaza has been destroyed, with hundreds of thousands killed. The civilians rely on our donations to survive.

Please give to my friend Tasneem so she can feed her children. And to others. ❤️

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

An image of Tasneem and her family in Gaza. With the words: "I'm Tasneem, a mother of three children. I used to live a simple life, full of love despite its simplicity - but everything changed on October 7. Our home was completely destroyed, we've been displaced more than 15 times, and now we live in daily hell. My only dream is to secure a safe life for my children outside of Gaza. Any support - even just €5 - could change their future and give them a sense of safety. Help us build a new hope for them"

Satellite image of Jabalia in Gaza, leveled.

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

Great book 👇

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 1d

The table of contents for Read This When Things Fall Apart is a crisis directory—“read this if…” [insert heartbreak, setback, disaster, or breaking point]. I wish I could gift a copy to every activist in Chicago. You can donate a copy to an activist in need here: www.akpress.org/read-this-wh...

The cover for the book, Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis. The cover art features a person wading into a body of water in the woods at night.

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

ABC News: "Satellite images show extent of destruction in Gaza after 2 years of war."

Gaza has been destroyed, with hundreds of thousands killed. The civilians rely on our donations to survive.

Please give to my friend Tasneem so she can feed her children. And to others. ❤️

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

After Columbia canceled my course on race and media, and Washington Poat fired me for speaking about race and violence,

I’m teaching about race and media anyway!

@resistanceschool.bsky.social fall session on Race, Media and International Affairs starts tonight!

600+ signups.

We move!! ✊🏾

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

A message from my dear friend Tasneem in Gaza, whose daughter was hurt in an attack: "Alma has wounds on her forehead and front teeth. She can't eat because of the severe pain."

The civilians rely on our direct donations to survive. Please give to Tasneem and to others. ❤️🙏

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · 1d

Greta Thunberg, deported to Greece, says the targeting of the Sumud Flotilla is "not the story" @teenvogue.com — instead, she says:

"Israel once again violated international humanitarian law by preventing aid from getting into Gaza while people are being starved.”

Greta Thunberg On Her Detention: I'm "Not The Story" — It's Israel Violating International Humanitarian Law

“I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me. But that is not the story.”

www.teenvogue.com

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

A message from my dear friend Tasneem in Gaza, whose daughter was hurt in an attack: "Alma has wounds on her forehead and front teeth. She can't eat because of the severe pain."

The civilians rely on our direct donations to survive. Please give to Tasneem and to others. ❤️🙏

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

Yes I'm involved in this initiative. Hopefully it will come to fruition.

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

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Morning Joe @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social · 1d

We have a STAR-STUDDED lineup this week on Morning Joe:

Cillian Murphy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Channing Tatum, Tony Danza, Maya Rudolph and Keira Knightley.

Make sure to tune in all week long, starting at 6 AM ET on @msnbc.com!

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

Al Jazeera: "Hundreds of thousands across Europe and the Middle East march against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza."

The world is finally waking up to the ongoing horror.

Please give to my friend Tasneem so she can feed her children and raise funds to flee. And to others. ❤️

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

Every large-scale platform is run by techno-fascists, that's just reality. This is the only social media I'm on because the community of good people is strong and important but it's also vulnerable to the whims of those in charge, who aren't our friends. Best to keep that in mind.

Aveta👾🇭🇹 @aliafonzy.blacksky.app · 2d

Unfortunate update: Link reached out to BlueSky and got email back now on reason.

His appeal is denied. He will remain permanently banned on BlueSky’s side.

Here are the screenshots he just sent me as of 8:22 AM EST(my time)

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team with the subject line “Bluesky Account Behavior” sent at 22:15. The email states that a Bluesky account controlled by the recipient, with the handle @spacelawshitpost.me, posted a reply with an image where the alt text reads: Charlie Kirk sitting in a white T-shirt that says “Freedom.” A negative consequence follows. The email indicates this post violates Community Guidelines regarding violent or threatening speech, specifically listing threats of violence or physical harm against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public, and incitement of self-harm or suicide.

A screenshot of an email continuation from the Bluesky Moderation Team displaying a bulleted list of Community Guidelines violations. The first bullet point describes threats of violence or physical harm as including threats or encouragement of violence against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public. The second bullet point defines incitement of self-harm or suicide as content that encourages self-harm or suicide. The third bullet point explains wishes of harm as expressions of a desire for harm directed at a specific person or group. Below the bullets, a paragraph states that users may not use Bluesky to break the law or cause harm to others and that all users must be treated with respect. The next paragraph informs the recipient that as a result of these violations, your account has been taken down. A closing paragraph thanks the user for doing their part to keep Bluesky a welcoming and empowering place for all users and instructs them to email moderation@blueskyweb.xyz if they have questions or wish to appeal the decision. The email ends with the signature Bluesky Moderation Team.

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team sent at 08:11 with the subject line Re: Bluesky Account Behavior addressed To: Hide My Email. The email reads:

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to appeal the takedown of your account on Bluesky. We have carefully reviewed your case, including the information you provided and the activity that led to the suspension of your account.

After investigating, we have determined that your account activity was in violation of our community guidelines, specifically promoting hateful content or being disruptive to other users. We take these guidelines seriously to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all our users.

As a result, we regret to inform you that your appeal has been denied, and your account will remain suspended. This decision is final and cannot be reversed. We understand that this may be disappointing news, but we must prioritize the well-being of our community and maintain a consistent enforcement of our policies. We encourage you to review our community guidelines to better understand the expectations we have for user behavior on our platform. Please do not create new accounts, since those will be taken down for ban evasion.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 1d

Al Jazeera: "Hundreds of thousands across Europe and the Middle East march against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza."

The world is finally waking up to the ongoing horror.

Please give to my friend Tasneem so she can feed her children and raise funds to flee. And to others. ❤️

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 2d

Homeless, starving and under attack, the civilians in Gaza have no aid and no protection. We're their only voice and means of survival.

Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can provide for her children and raise funds to escape. And to others. ❤️

www.gofundme.com/f/help-tasne...

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 2d

I highly recommend this compendium of stories, plays and excerpts by Syrian writers, edited by @aliamalek.bsky.social. Beautiful work.

Find it here:
store.mcsweeneys.net/products/mcs...

Photo of book cover for "Aftershocks: Contemporary Syrian Prose"

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 2d

Homeless, starving and under attack, the civilians in Gaza have no aid and no protection. We're their only voice and means of survival.

Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can provide for her children and raise funds to escape. And to others. ❤️

www.gofundme.com/f/help-tasne...

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