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Leila Zai

@fireshadow.bsky.social

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Long-time disaffected citizen. Activist, writer, soprano, tour guide, jewelry designer. I have no use for those who choose ignorance & think that compassion is when two lovers are equally lustful. Advocate 4 animal welfare & justice 4 humans.

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Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · Mar 14

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She has selflessly given more than anyone else in contention for it.

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 3d

When your body is not your own.

ProPublica @propublica.org · 3d

The judge ultimately ruled that the teen was mature enough to raise two children, but not mature enough to decide if she was ready to be a mother.

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She Wanted an Abortion. A Judge Said She Wasn’t Mature Enough to Make That Decision.

As abortion access dwindles, America’s “parental-involvement” laws place further restrictions on teenagers — who may need to ask judges for permission to end their pregnancies.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 4d

The American Federation of Government Employees filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for inserting partisan political statements into furloughed employees’ automatic out-of-office replies during the government shutdown without their consent.

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Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 4d

Help Rodney Taylor, a Disabled Double Amputee Being Held by ICE
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Help Rodney Taylor, a Disabled Double Amputee Being Held by ICE

Rodney has been in the country more than 40 years. He's in solitary confinement in Georgia, being denied disability accommodations and having his medical needs ignored. He must be released.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 6d

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston shut its doors, one of many presidential libraries forced to close as the government shutdown continues.

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Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 9d

Indoors is where we treasure the animals we love. Also the people.

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 11d

It was gruesome and merciless, of course, and entirely unnecessary.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 11d

Around 80% of the psychiatric hospitals in the U.S. that have violated the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act in the past 15 years are owned by for-profit corporations.

Only a few have faced any repercussions from regulators.

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For-Profit Corporations Are Buying Up More Psychiatric Hospitals. Some Flout Federal Law With Scarce Repercussions.

Psychiatric hospitals — increasingly owned by for-profit corporations — are illegally turning away patients during crises. Yet only a handful face penalties, with fines that are trivial, a ProPublica ...

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Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 11d

Tortoiseshell girls forever!

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Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 12d

These unvetted, improperly employed goons need to be investigated by an independent citizens' committee.

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Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 19d

It IS good to remember. Don't acquiesce.

Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 20d

This.

Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 20d

I know it's frustrating when lawyers point out when something the administration is doing is not legal. But responding with "the law doesn't matter anymore" is really unhelpful and defeatist. Clarifying the law is important because it reminds us not to comply in advance and to resist and take action

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 19d

STOP it‽ You're the one IMPLEMENTING it. You and your hand-picked lackeys of goons, thugs, and clowns. 🤡

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Forbes @forbes.com · 19d

The cost currently includes a $215 registration fee and $780 fee for a Form I-29, Bloomberg reported.

Trump Will Charge $100,000 Fee For H1-B Visas, Report Says

The cost currently includes a $215 registration fee and $780 fee for a Form I-29, Bloomberg reported.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 21d

A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.

This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.

All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 20d

Join us in canceling Disney Plus. Let’s boycott ABC and Disney. If you’ve already canceled, drop a “done” in the comments.

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Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 20d

Absolutely. And let's be clear about it.

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 20d

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You no longer have First Amendment rights. This is what happens when vast corporations control our country.
END CITIZENS UNITED.

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But free speech and debate, amirite? #jimmykimmel.

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Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 22d

We don't need no stinkin' truth. We're the GOP. We make up our own truth.

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 27d

The old Chinese curse came true: we live in interesting times. Too interesting.

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 27d

Must be a ruse. Ask for information; do not receive information; never say another word.

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 29d

Sorry. Did you get any sleep?

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 29d

Don't be sorry. I enjoyed this thoroughly.

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 29d

He gets away with everything. If he had a soul at one time, he has definitely sold it.

Leila Zai @fireshadow.bsky.social · 29d

Of course it isn't. They are scrambling for as much long-term control as they can manage, and our right-wing, arse-brained Supreme Court is helping them.