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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 4h

She's so right

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jam @socialistboat.dad · 12h

"This website is free" No. This website comes at a terrible cost

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Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Podcast @gonebabygone.bsky.social · 6h

I was “coincidentally” laid off from Antifa when I tried to unionize my chapter so, you know, take their rhetoric with a grain of salt

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violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 9h

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023.

“Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a horrific war crime, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more. I mourn these lives and pray for the safe return of every hostage still held and for every family whose lives were torn apart by these atrocities.

In the aftermath of that day, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government launched a genocidal war: adeath toll that now far exceeds 67,000; with the Israeli military bombing homes, hospitals, and schools into rubble. Every day in Gaza has become a place where grief itself has run out of language. I mourn these lives and pray for the families that have been shattered. Our government has been complicit through it all.

This must end. The occupation and apartheid must end. Peace must be pursued through diplomacy, not war crimes, and our government must act to end these atrocities and hold those responsible to account.

These last two years have demonstrated the very worst of humanity. We must answer it by modeling the very best: a relentless pursuit of our higher ideals and an unwavering commitment to universal human rights.”

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Jess-Icabod Zellers @stellagarp.bsky.social · 16h

The look of rage in Ben’s eyes.

Far Side cartoon. Several cowboys huddle around the campfire. One cowboy wears a hat that is ridiculously tall. It has a few bullet holes near the top. Another cowboy says, "Hell, Ben, you catch a few bullets through your hat during every holdup, and I'm finally gonna say I ain't ever been much impressed."

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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 16h

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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 17h

"Ruin the Friendship" is so gently, elegantly heartbreaking. It retains its gut punch through repeat listens because the first two-thirds capture the pure joy of that kind of perfect teenage connection.

jw 💀 @farwent.net · 17h

I started out wanting to be impressed but unconvinced by what I heard; but the songs keep sticking in my head, even songs I didn't think I cared for, and that's hard to argue with.

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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 17h

You guys, I am reconsidering this one; this might be a great album.

jw 💀 @farwent.net · 2d

All right: There are a few bangers on Life of a Showgirl, but not enough to counteract a lot of blandness, imo.

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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 18h

I know I'm saying nothing new here. It's just remarkable, particularly since it frequently doesn't seem to be an act.

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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 18h

Legit insane that wealthy Americans are wealthier by far now than anyone else in history, that Republican officials can break laws with impunity, and that conservatives here can wield as many guns as they want, and yet they all whine about what victims they are 24/7.

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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 18h

Rural Nebraskan Not Sure He Could Handle Frantic Pace Of Omaha

NORTH PLATTE, NE–Lifelong North Platte resident Fred Linder, 46, revealed Monday that he doesn’t think he could cope with the fast-paced hustle and bustle of Omaha, the Cornhusker State’s largest city...

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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 18h

Not unlike the friend who hates *going* to the gym but is a decent workout partner once you get him there.

jw 💀 @farwent.net · 18h

Really complicates the "media is in the bag for Republicans" narrative that we don't hear more about stuff like this. Because media is in the bag for Republicans, but also won't loudly call out Dems for this kind of thing, because the top priority is preserving powerful folks' access to treats.

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Kevin J. CREATURE @kevinjkircher.com · 19h

"Make cities safe and fun for kids to run around and play in" is a pretty good guiding light for urban planning

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1d

“In a city once choked with cars and infamous for its traffic snarls, Paris has pulled off a remarkable turnaround…the French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social

A victory for FAST leadership.

Paris Pedals to the Top: How the City of Light Became Europe’s Best for Young Cyclists

The French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 21h

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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clyde bruckman's ghost's final repost says free link @ultralaser.bsky.social · 1d

fucked up that this is all just landlords swatting their own buildings to get rid of all the working class residents so they can raise the rent or sell to a developer who'll flip them into high end condos or w/e

like it's a real estate scam! it's a fucking land grab! a fire for the insurance money!

I'm Margaret! I'm the best! Blah Blah Blah! @vt-vagabond.bsky.social · 1d

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;

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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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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 1d

First book in a series of erotic mystery novels starring a furry detective.

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 1d

Yeah someone probably has some old emails about it somewhere

CNN @cnn.com · 1d

The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a law enforcement source told CNN.

FBI employees ordered to immediately search for records related to Amelia Earhart, source says | CNN Politics

The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a la...

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Noah J. Nelson, Immersonaut Prime @noahjnelson.com · 1d

An America with Universal Health Care is an America where medical industry ad dollars are scarce.

Health Insurance ads? Gone.

Hospital Group ads? Buh-bye.

Maybe, maybe some prescription drug ads left, but with profit margins down down count on it.

Explains the media environment, don’t it?

Rep. Steven Woodrow @woodrowforco.bsky.social · 1d

The media’s job is to make you think that the people who want to give you healthcare are just as crazy as the people trying to take it away.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1d

These people are evil. Never stop saying so. Don’t be intimidated into shutting up.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 1d

If you could wear grooves into hard drives, this EP would have worn one into my iPod.

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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 1d

We were on the wet food as an alternative to Royal Canin SO for urinary crystals, and I love paying so many dollars to feed a guy who also sometimes eats ants, like a feline hobo.

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jw 💀 @farwent.net · 1d

For the boys and the girls
Who are slaves building spaceships at night
In the fluorescent light

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