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Reskeet if you've ever:
- self-harmed
- attempted suicide
- been to a therapist
- cancelled on things because you don't have the energy to live
- lied about being okay
- had a panic attack in a public bathroom

the world needs to know how common these things are.
October 18, 2023 at 1:36 AM
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We've written up a short guide on how to navigate social media at a time rife with misinformation. Read our tips here: www.bellingcat.com/resources/ho...
Separating Fact from Fiction on Social Media in Times of Conflict - bellingcat
Bellingcat presents a guide to separating fact from fiction with real, recent examples of misinformation.
www.bellingcat.com
October 26, 2023 at 3:02 PM
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Republicans understand clearly that in a functioning democratic system, they would have to either widen their focus beyond the interests and sensibilities of white conservatives, which they are not willing to do; or relinquish power, which they categorically reject.
The American Right is fully committed to a fundamentally anti-democratic project, and the Republican Party has a comprehensive strategy to put it into practice.

Some thoughts on the radicalizing threat of authoritarian minority rule: 1/
North Carolina GOP advanced a new congressional gerrymander with 10 safe GOP seats, 3 safe Dem seats, & 1 GOP-trending swing district in a key swing state

It would be among America's most extreme gerrymanders & replace a court-drawn map that went 7D-7R in 2022 davesredistricting.org/join/e595a26...
October 24, 2023 at 2:30 PM