IowaRural.bsky.social
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Small business owner. Plant addict. Community organizer in rural Iowa.
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Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
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BREAKING: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed tougher national gun laws after a mass shooting on Sydney's Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead.
Australian Prime Minister Albanese proposes tougher national gun laws after mass shooting in Sydney
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed tougher national gun laws after a mass shooting in Sydney.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 3:44 AM
BREAKING: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed tougher national gun laws after a mass shooting on Sydney's Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead.
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Rob Reiner had one of the greatest movie runs in history.
Look at these classics.
5 in a row.
Doesn't even include This is Spinal Tap. The Sure Thing was between Spinal Tap and Stand By Me, and was a fine movie.
Huge talent. And now it's appearing to be a homicide.
Look at these classics.
5 in a row.
Doesn't even include This is Spinal Tap. The Sure Thing was between Spinal Tap and Stand By Me, and was a fine movie.
Huge talent. And now it's appearing to be a homicide.
December 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Rob Reiner had one of the greatest movie runs in history.
Look at these classics.
5 in a row.
Doesn't even include This is Spinal Tap. The Sure Thing was between Spinal Tap and Stand By Me, and was a fine movie.
Huge talent. And now it's appearing to be a homicide.
Look at these classics.
5 in a row.
Doesn't even include This is Spinal Tap. The Sure Thing was between Spinal Tap and Stand By Me, and was a fine movie.
Huge talent. And now it's appearing to be a homicide.
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“Jews and the fight against antisemitism are being cynically used to advance an authoritarian, anti-democratic agenda,” [Joe Berman] wrote. “For ADL’s national leadership to not recognize these clear and present dangers is inexplicable.”
www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jta/top-adl-...
www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jta/top-adl-...
Top ADL civil rights litigator quits, accusing group of being ‘useful idiot’ for Trump
The former top civil rights litigator at the Anti-Defamation League is making public his scorching resignation letter from the group, in the latest sign of Jewish discontent over the organization’s
www.clevelandjewishnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:49 AM
“Jews and the fight against antisemitism are being cynically used to advance an authoritarian, anti-democratic agenda,” [Joe Berman] wrote. “For ADL’s national leadership to not recognize these clear and present dangers is inexplicable.”
www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jta/top-adl-...
www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jta/top-adl-...
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📈 The Rotation Advantage: A 2025 global analysis of over 3,600 field trials found that crop rotations increase total system yields by an average of 23% compared to continuous monoculture. The benefits are even greater when legumes are part of the rotation.
December 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
📈 The Rotation Advantage: A 2025 global analysis of over 3,600 field trials found that crop rotations increase total system yields by an average of 23% compared to continuous monoculture. The benefits are even greater when legumes are part of the rotation.
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Pope Leo XIV criticized prison overcrowding and insufficient inmate rehabilitation programs on Sunday as he celebrated a special Mass for detainees, guards and their families in the final event of the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year.
Pope Leo XIV criticizes prison overcrowding during special Mass for inmates, guards and families
Pope Leo XIV criticized prison overcrowding and insufficient inmate rehabilitation programs on Sunday as he celebrated a special Mass for detainees, guards and their families in the final event of …
trib.al
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Pope Leo XIV criticized prison overcrowding and insufficient inmate rehabilitation programs on Sunday as he celebrated a special Mass for detainees, guards and their families in the final event of the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year.
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Amazing!! Women Help Women (womenhelp.org) is manufacturing their own abortion pills in order to make abortion safer, simpler and more accessible across borders. They designed an eco-friendly combi-pack that's easier to mail discreetly and centred around women’s experiences and needs.
A Global Telehealth First: Women Help Women Begins Producing Abortion Pill Combipack
The feminist telehealth provider Women Help Women cuts out pharma middlemen to make its new mifepristone-misprostol abortion pill combo pack.
msmagazine.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Amazing!! Women Help Women (womenhelp.org) is manufacturing their own abortion pills in order to make abortion safer, simpler and more accessible across borders. They designed an eco-friendly combi-pack that's easier to mail discreetly and centred around women’s experiences and needs.
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As a former academic, I always love the idea that the Democrats and politics are being pushed toward "Marxism and the extreme left" by a group of workers who are so exploited and live so precariously they're taught how to get on food assistance and are terrified to give low grades.
i am once again asking who the "leftist extremists in the faculty lounge" shaping democratic party priorities are, and what policies it is that they are instituting
December 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
As a former academic, I always love the idea that the Democrats and politics are being pushed toward "Marxism and the extreme left" by a group of workers who are so exploited and live so precariously they're taught how to get on food assistance and are terrified to give low grades.
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Tapping the sign again.
December 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Tapping the sign again.
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This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
December 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
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I do actually have a podcast that goes beyond the story contest. It's just kinda been dead for a year.
But I'm trying to bring it back. ;)
Starting with some weird Xmas Baking and Linda Raedisch whose Secret History of Christmas Baking is awesome.
weirdchristmas.com/2025/12/14/p...
But I'm trying to bring it back. ;)
Starting with some weird Xmas Baking and Linda Raedisch whose Secret History of Christmas Baking is awesome.
weirdchristmas.com/2025/12/14/p...
Podcast! Weird Christmas Baking with Linda Raedisch
Or listen at the Podbean site. Craig talks with Linda Raedisch about her new (ahem, 2023) book The Secret History of Christmas Baking: Recipes & Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys.…
weirdchristmas.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I do actually have a podcast that goes beyond the story contest. It's just kinda been dead for a year.
But I'm trying to bring it back. ;)
Starting with some weird Xmas Baking and Linda Raedisch whose Secret History of Christmas Baking is awesome.
weirdchristmas.com/2025/12/14/p...
But I'm trying to bring it back. ;)
Starting with some weird Xmas Baking and Linda Raedisch whose Secret History of Christmas Baking is awesome.
weirdchristmas.com/2025/12/14/p...
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Given that they can run plates, this was potentially targeted. This administration is completely out of control.
BREAKING: Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by immigration agents and asked to prove his citizenship.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
cbsn.ws
December 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Given that they can run plates, this was potentially targeted. This administration is completely out of control.
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I shouldn’t have to share this article as much as I do. Sending condolences to all friends and family and loved ones from the Brown Shooting today.
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
Why Flavor Flav says the US must ban firearms now | Opinion
The lack of U.S. gun laws has created a violence epidemic unlike anywhere else on Earth. This is domestic errorism
www.newsweek.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I shouldn’t have to share this article as much as I do. Sending condolences to all friends and family and loved ones from the Brown Shooting today.
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
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"...Portuguese artists announced their boycott of Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation.
17 musicians competing in Festival da Canção stated they would refuse to represent Portugal... selected, expressing their rejection of involvement in what they view as human rights violations."
17 musicians competing in Festival da Canção stated they would refuse to represent Portugal... selected, expressing their rejection of involvement in what they view as human rights violations."
December 14, 2025 at 10:48 AM
"...Portuguese artists announced their boycott of Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation.
17 musicians competing in Festival da Canção stated they would refuse to represent Portugal... selected, expressing their rejection of involvement in what they view as human rights violations."
17 musicians competing in Festival da Canção stated they would refuse to represent Portugal... selected, expressing their rejection of involvement in what they view as human rights violations."
In my opinion, this is the perfect skeet. Pun humor, bidet content, Prince!
December 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In my opinion, this is the perfect skeet. Pun humor, bidet content, Prince!
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Heroic bystander, Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim man who put his own life on the line, and saved so many Jews. True safety in solidarity in action
December 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Heroic bystander, Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim man who put his own life on the line, and saved so many Jews. True safety in solidarity in action
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"As my fellow farmers talked about tariffs and consolidation I realized all this would be moot in a few years.I mentioned that farmerless farms were on the horizon.Seeing skeptical looks around the table I said it reminded me of Kodak.'They planned to go digital in 10 years.They were bankrupt in 2."
Farmerless farms are on the horizon
Robotics – the last nail in rural America’s coffin
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December 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"As my fellow farmers talked about tariffs and consolidation I realized all this would be moot in a few years.I mentioned that farmerless farms were on the horizon.Seeing skeptical looks around the table I said it reminded me of Kodak.'They planned to go digital in 10 years.They were bankrupt in 2."
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The claims by AI defenders are always alarmist projections: *they* are running out of good ideas, so they say *we* are running out of good ideas. They find the humanities useless so they tell us that *most people* think humanities suck.
They are the issue, and these machines are their bad therapy.
They are the issue, and these machines are their bad therapy.
Lmfao every AI defense piece is like "AYY I FUCKIN SUCK BRO HOPEFULLY THIS FUCKIN STEAL YOUR SHIT MACHINE WILL MAKE ME SUCK SLIGHTLY LESS OK"
December 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The claims by AI defenders are always alarmist projections: *they* are running out of good ideas, so they say *we* are running out of good ideas. They find the humanities useless so they tell us that *most people* think humanities suck.
They are the issue, and these machines are their bad therapy.
They are the issue, and these machines are their bad therapy.
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Absolutely horrifying. This is pure antisemitism and hate. Keeping the Jewish community in my prayers.
SYDNEY TERROR ATTACK
- Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach
- 2 gunmen opened fire
- Dozens of shots were fired
- Bystander disarmed 1 attacker
- 9 victims confirmed dead
- 11 victims injured, some critical
- 1 suspect killed, 1 critical
- Police investigating possible IED
- Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach
- 2 gunmen opened fire
- Dozens of shots were fired
- Bystander disarmed 1 attacker
- 9 victims confirmed dead
- 11 victims injured, some critical
- 1 suspect killed, 1 critical
- Police investigating possible IED
December 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Absolutely horrifying. This is pure antisemitism and hate. Keeping the Jewish community in my prayers.
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12 dead at a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.💔
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
December 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
12 dead at a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.💔
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
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His name is Ahmad Al-Ahmad and we can all choose to highlight him instead of the murderers who committed a massacre
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7News Australia reports that the hero who jumped and disarmed one of the terrorist shooters
His name is Ahmed el-Ahmed
A 43 year old married father of two
He owns a fruit shop in Sutherland
No experience with guns
He was walking past
He has two bullets in his arm
His name is Ahmed el-Ahmed
A 43 year old married father of two
He owns a fruit shop in Sutherland
No experience with guns
He was walking past
He has two bullets in his arm
December 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
His name is Ahmad Al-Ahmad and we can all choose to highlight him instead of the murderers who committed a massacre
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I genuinely don't think I've ever seen a more transparently corrupt government and I'm from India
trumpcard.gov is live and the million dollar fees are all referred to as “gifts” or “contributions” to an undisclosed party lol
December 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I genuinely don't think I've ever seen a more transparently corrupt government and I'm from India
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Among those murdered in Sydney is Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
An incredible story spanning generations
From Poland to Sydney, a bar mitzvah amidst rising antisemitism
www.australianjewishnews.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Among those murdered in Sydney is Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
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Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
December 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
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there are so many billionaires who spend their time thinking about impregnating women and we’re all still supposed to pretend like billionaires are just like us
Related. “He said he hoped to have 20 or so U.S.-born children through surrogacy—boys, because they’re superior to girls—to one day take over his business.” www.wsj.com/us-news/chin...
The Chinese Billionaires Having Dozens of U.S.-Born Babies Via Surrogate
Videogame executive Xu Bo, said to have more than 100 children, and other elites are building mega-families—testing citizenship laws and drawing on nannies, IVF and legal firms set up to help them.
www.wsj.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
there are so many billionaires who spend their time thinking about impregnating women and we’re all still supposed to pretend like billionaires are just like us