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Gene Seanovich @cossackgene.bsky.social · 4h

Unironically how thinking about my late father feels

Jac @dairyqueenslime.bsky.social · 17h

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Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

The Department of Agriculture expects the recall to grow.

HelloFresh Meals May Contain Listeria-Contaminated Spinach, USDA Says

The Department of Agriculture expects the recall to grow.

www.forbes.com

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Gene Seanovich @cossackgene.bsky.social · 6h

Keep helping please!

AHMAD_🇵🇸 @gogogo91.bsky.social · 1d

Dear friends 💔,
We are in an emergency situation. I struggle daily to cover the costs of displacement, transportation, food, my mother's treatment, and a small shelter for my family.
Your support means everything to us - every donation, every share restores hope to our lives. 🫂🇵🇸 ⬇️
gofund.me/69f962fc

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mady castigan✨ 🏳️‍⚧️ @madycast.com · 20h

He hasn't signed the other bills yet, but he still has days to do so
This headline is misleading for not mentioning that.

The gender education veto is bad, but far from the most important trans rights bill on his desk.

There's still time to contact Newsom for the rest!

www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

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AHMAD_🇵🇸 @gogogo91.bsky.social · 7h

We were going to get milk for our children but unfortunately they never arrived. 💔

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 9h

Israel intercepts another Gaza aid flotilla amid criticism over treatment of activists

Israeli foreign ministry confirms interception and says those on board will be deported A new Gaza-bound aid flotilla has been intercepted by the Israeli army, days after the detention of activists on board vessels bound for the war-torn territory caused international outrage and widespread protests. The Israeli military was jamming signals with at least two boats being boarded, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition said on Instagram. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Gene Seanovich @cossackgene.bsky.social · 6h

She's super close to the goal, please keep helping!

Its ruaa @itsmeio.bsky.social · 8h

Still only 1000 needed to reach the final goal. ❤️

Its ruaa @itsmeio.bsky.social · Sep 6

We are in urgent need of protection and a safe place to live. We’re raising support to help us escape danger and rebuild our lives in safety. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to security and hope. 💛
kindly give :
#BringRuaaHome #SafetyForRuaa #HumanitarianAid

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Gene Seanovich @cossackgene.bsky.social · 6h

Fuckin hell I went to Hogwarts (for high, elementary school was firmly Hippie School That Doesn't Teach You To Read)

Matt @tiredgenerally.bsky.social · 12h

four types of private schools in america:

1) catholic schools for racists
2) nondenom schools that dont teach you science
3) hippie schools that dont teach you to read, inexplicably 87% matriculation @ top 20 colleges
4) hogwarts, costs 55k/yr, explicably 99% matriculation @ top 20 colleges

Stone Cold Jane Austen @grayathena.bsky.social · 12h

Having gone to a really shitty private school is so funny. People hear “private school” and rightly think my parents were well off but instead of playing lacrosse or whatever I was learning young earth creationism from a Russian antisemite in portables outside a church

Gene Seanovich @cossackgene.bsky.social · 6h

Please help the kiddos!

Haneen🍉 @habjjfjiu588.bsky.social · 7h

I'm Hanin, a mother of two. I lost my home and couldn't take anything. I live in a tent. My children suffer every day. We suffer from the bitter cold at night. We need to buy blankets so my children don't freeze. Please help us with anything that will save my children.

chuffed.org/project/help...

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I'm Margaret! I'm the best! Blah Blah Blah! @vt-vagabond.bsky.social · 12h

There’s a lot in here that deserves a pull quote, but this is the most egregious. I need people to recognize the gravity of the situation here in Chicago;

SOUTH SIDE WEEKLY
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"The ones that are getting out are coming home to no home," Watson said.
According to her, after the raid occurred, building management stole or threw out residents belongings, including visas and important documents.

ICIRR is still trying to determine the identities of all the people detained in the raid. Castro said that the organization usually can do that by following up with family members or loved ones. "In this instance, there was nobody left to work with," she said. The only detainee name they're sure of is that of a person who passed their Venezuelan passport to a neighbor as they were being taken away.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 15h

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

(RNS) — Last month, the Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof and began to pray.

“I invited them to repentance,” Black, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), said in an interview. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

But when Black began to lower his arms a few seconds later, the agents responded to his spiritual plea by firing pepper balls, or chemical agents that cause eye irritation and respiratory distress, video footage shows. One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.

“We could hear them laughing,” Black said.

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Space Telescope Science Institute @stsci.edu · Jun 9

The Pillars of Creation, seen here in mid-infrared by #NASAWebb, adds to decades of research about star formation by helping astronomers analyze the densest dusts and gases of the region, and improving the precision of their star-formation models: bit.ly/45ayCYi 🔭 🧪

Many layers and pillars of semi-opaque gas and dust overlay one another. These regions appear light blue and dark gray-blue. The first pillar starts at the bottom left and extends to the top right. There is one prominent red star, with tiny spikes at its tip. Lower on this pillar, there are several darker areas of dust that jut out, many with bright red stars that appear as small red dots at their ends. Below the top pillar are two slightly smaller pillars, both ending in dark gray-blue regions. The second pillar has a dark arch that looks like an upside-down L halfway down. The background of this scene is washed in shades of red. Toward the top center is a V shape. At its lowest point, the V is a brilliant red. There are only several dozen tiny bright white and blue stars in this overall scene. Larger stars appear redder and are embedded in the pillars.

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damned soul-o-man @dansolomon.com · 10h

i’ve wondered whether the traditional tactic of peaceful resistance to shock the conscience of observers who see nonviolence met with force is still possible in a media environment where only novelty can get the attention of the people you need to be shocked, and portland seems to have an answer

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 12h

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Monster-Theory Medium Dave @azzageddi.myatproto.social · 13h

This is AJ Link, known here as Łink. He's awesome. He's been permabanned for basically just making the CEO, Jay Graber, mad. This was a monumentally stupid decision that, AFAICT, may result in the collapse of Bluesky due to a loss of trust, but we'll see. The smart thing to do would be to #FreeŁink

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 1d

“As a neurodiversity advocate and as an autistic person, I’m really grateful for so much of the work that’s been done that allows me to be myself and to be successful being myself.” Link, who has been *banned*!?!? from this platform?

thinkingautismguide.com/2025/06/spac... #AutisticWhileBlack

Space Law, Race, and Neurodiversity: Autistic Advocate AJ Link

We live in a country & society that is built on racism. The neurodivergent community isn't free of that racism—per Autistic advocate AJ Link.

thinkingautismguide.com

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The General Goodsman @generalstoreman.bsky.social · 1d

before everyone pretended to give a shit about Israel's crimes, there was the march of return. it was a peaceful demonstration and it perfect for displaying the brutality of their zionist opponents and the world at large, including you, Asha Rangappa, weren't moved at all

Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 1d

We’re in a moment now where it would be worth people taking three hours to watch Gandhi, particularly the scene of the salt march. There is value to making the brutality of your opponent so plain as day that no one can argue with it. The clarity of that brought down an empire

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Plenary Popehat Power @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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talia jane ❤️‍🔥 @taliajane.bsky.social · 1d

They’re still alive here: iceout.org/en/

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Gene Seanovich @cossackgene.bsky.social · 1d

Here's Ahmad, still taking care of his family! Please help if you can!

AHMAD_🇵🇸 @gogogo91.bsky.social · 1d

This morning, everyone is busy with their lives...
As for us in Gaza, we wake up to pain, cold, and hunger 💔

The disappointment is painful, but hope remains in our hearts 🕊️
Donate to our campaign and help us persevere 🙏🫂
⬇️🇵🇸
gofund.me/69f962fc

Donate to support Ahmed and his family's resilience in Gaza., organized by Ahmad Madhoun

Hello everyone, I am Ahmed Nabil Al-Madhoun, 25 years old, st… Ahmad Madhoun needs your support for Donate to support Ahmed and his family's resilience in Gaza.

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Gene Seanovich @cossackgene.bsky.social · 1d

There's a whole community of men out there who will love you for it, brother

onion person @junlper.beer · 1d

another gem from my favorite subreddit

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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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onion person @junlper.beer · 1d

“everyone is twelve now” theory

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 1d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
trib.al/9Sxu9IN

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Joshua Erlich @joshuaerlich.bsky.social · 1d

if you don’t actually want to run a social network, don’t brag about all the posts on your own product you hate

Bluesky @bsky.app · 1d

we hit 2 billion posts today! 🥳

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Cool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 1d

New It Could Happen Here

Mia talks with Unraveled’s Raven about ICE’s horrific raids in Chicago from a traffic stop murder to helicopter apartment raids.

@miawong.bsky.social @unraveledpress.com

www.iheart.com/podcast/105-...

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axolotl lovely ⚧️🏴‍☠️ @vaporlight.bsky.social · 1d

if you have money to spare i could desperately use it; shit is stupid expensive & i'm more broke than even my kinda miserable usual. a roommate is lined up to take some of the pressure off but that's a month or two in future thing, not a right now thing

axolotl lovely ⚧️🏴‍☠️ @vaporlight.bsky.social · 1d

qr thing in case the link upstairs gets fucked for whatever reason

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Aldia (Dee) @profaneannalist.bsky.social · 1d

Things are getting desperate for Onyx-- Please help.

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