@jonesmo212.bsky.social
Imagine how much stronger our communities could be if every congressional candidate campaigned like Kat Abughazaleh.
Thanks to y’all, our campaign food drive for Evanston Community Fridges was a huge success!
We were able to completely stock the empty pantry, provide frozen and refrigerated food for the community, and (least importantly) give out some campaign yard signs while we were at it!
We were able to completely stock the empty pantry, provide frozen and refrigerated food for the community, and (least importantly) give out some campaign yard signs while we were at it!
May 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Imagine how much stronger our communities could be if every congressional candidate campaigned like Kat Abughazaleh.
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So about ten years ago I found a small network of bots on Reddit dedicated to spreading hate. The thing about it is that these weren't even responding to political topics - they were just responding to random keywords with insults and hate.
The same bots are now here. You should understand why. 🧵
The same bots are now here. You should understand why. 🧵
this is kind of a niche issue but: if you are getting weird and hostile responses that feel a little off, there are some folks on here making accounts that automatically reply to large quantities of posts in a vaguely hostile manner. you can ignore them, and also, it's not personal
December 3, 2024 at 1:55 PM
So about ten years ago I found a small network of bots on Reddit dedicated to spreading hate. The thing about it is that these weren't even responding to political topics - they were just responding to random keywords with insults and hate.
The same bots are now here. You should understand why. 🧵
The same bots are now here. You should understand why. 🧵
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Do you think there’s too many parking lots in Denver? We agree! Join us and the Denver Streets Partnership for a People Over Parking Love-In on February 13th at Cerebral Brewing to support common-sense reforms that prioritize people over cars. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/people-ove...
People Over Parking Love In
Rally in support of common-sense reforms to Denver’s parking policies that prioritize spaces for people over cars.
www.eventbrite.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Do you think there’s too many parking lots in Denver? We agree! Join us and the Denver Streets Partnership for a People Over Parking Love-In on February 13th at Cerebral Brewing to support common-sense reforms that prioritize people over cars. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/people-ove...
Removing public access to science, history, public health information, etc. is fascist dictatorship behavior. Luckily there’s a team archiving data from as many government websites as possible before they’re scrubbed, and they can always use more help: wiki.archiveteam.org/index.php/Ar...
February 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Removing public access to science, history, public health information, etc. is fascist dictatorship behavior. Luckily there’s a team archiving data from as many government websites as possible before they’re scrubbed, and they can always use more help: wiki.archiveteam.org/index.php/Ar...
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It’s been inspiring to see everyone come together for LA,,, but there’s one community I need to highlight.
Not enough is being done for the black families after the LA fires. Ive partnered up with GoFundMe and the BMAC to create ONE main GoFundMe campaign to immediately help those in need.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Not enough is being done for the black families after the LA fires. Ive partnered up with GoFundMe and the BMAC to create ONE main GoFundMe campaign to immediately help those in need.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Donate to Providing Relief for Black Families Impacted by LA Wildfires, organized by Flavor Flav
The wildfires in Los Angeles have had a heartbreaking impact,… Flavor Flav needs your support for Providing Relief for Black Families Impacted by LA Wildfires
www.gofundme.com
January 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It’s been inspiring to see everyone come together for LA,,, but there’s one community I need to highlight.
Not enough is being done for the black families after the LA fires. Ive partnered up with GoFundMe and the BMAC to create ONE main GoFundMe campaign to immediately help those in need.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Not enough is being done for the black families after the LA fires. Ive partnered up with GoFundMe and the BMAC to create ONE main GoFundMe campaign to immediately help those in need.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Roughly 6,000 readers answered our poll, with many declaring that Bluesky was nicer, kinder and less antagonistic to science than X
https://go.nature.com/42tH8Ai
https://go.nature.com/42tH8Ai
Bluesky’s science takeover: 70% of Nature poll respondents use platform
Roughly 6,000 readers answered our poll, with many declaring that Bluesky was nicer, kinder and less antagonistic to science than X.
go.nature.com
January 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Roughly 6,000 readers answered our poll, with many declaring that Bluesky was nicer, kinder and less antagonistic to science than X
https://go.nature.com/42tH8Ai
https://go.nature.com/42tH8Ai
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my whole life, I wondered what I'd be an old man crank about. i always saw people getting mad at "press 1 for english" or someone saying "no problem" instead of "you're welcome." for me it turns out it's clicking those boxes for which ones are motorcycles
January 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
my whole life, I wondered what I'd be an old man crank about. i always saw people getting mad at "press 1 for english" or someone saying "no problem" instead of "you're welcome." for me it turns out it's clicking those boxes for which ones are motorcycles
I feel like following this account is going to be helpful over the next four years, especially if you live in a city like Denver that’s already being targeted by ICE.
One of the most straightforward ways to fight fascism? Knowing what your rights are.
Regardless of immigration status, YOU HAVE RIGHTS ⚖️
Carolina Castañeda, our CA Staff Attorney is quoted below for @laist.com discussing your rights if ICE comes knocking.
A must read 🔗 laist.com/news/politic...
Regardless of immigration status, YOU HAVE RIGHTS ⚖️
Carolina Castañeda, our CA Staff Attorney is quoted below for @laist.com discussing your rights if ICE comes knocking.
A must read 🔗 laist.com/news/politic...
Worried about ICE agents entering your community? Advocates say: ‘Know your rights’
Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families are learning how to assert themselves — and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
laist.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I feel like following this account is going to be helpful over the next four years, especially if you live in a city like Denver that’s already being targeted by ICE.
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Being a person with deadly, incurable cancer who is nonetheless still alive for an indefinite timeframe gives me an interesting metaphor that helps me deal with things like large-scale corruption in government or commerce.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
January 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Being a person with deadly, incurable cancer who is nonetheless still alive for an indefinite timeframe gives me an interesting metaphor that helps me deal with things like large-scale corruption in government or commerce.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
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ok damn January got hands
January 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
ok damn January got hands
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If you expressed “negative sentiment” toward insurance companies on social media following the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last month, the government was watching:
Government Monitoring Those With "Negative" Views of Health Insurance Companies
New documents reveal flurry of intelligence activity following Luigi Mangione's arrest
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
If you expressed “negative sentiment” toward insurance companies on social media following the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last month, the government was watching:
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I have seen too many men's homes to ever believe the lie that men are "visual creatures."
January 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I have seen too many men's homes to ever believe the lie that men are "visual creatures."
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I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
March 22, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
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The secret to a better city that gets cars off the road and reduces pollution? Even bolster economic mobility?
E-bikes.
As @clivethompson.bsky.social reports, they're proving so transformative that places like Denver are literally giving them away.
E-bikes.
As @clivethompson.bsky.social reports, they're proving so transformative that places like Denver are literally giving them away.
The secret to a better city is a two-wheeler
E-bikes get cars off the road and reduce pollution—and that's only part of why places like Denver are giving them away.
www.motherjones.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The secret to a better city that gets cars off the road and reduces pollution? Even bolster economic mobility?
E-bikes.
As @clivethompson.bsky.social reports, they're proving so transformative that places like Denver are literally giving them away.
E-bikes.
As @clivethompson.bsky.social reports, they're proving so transformative that places like Denver are literally giving them away.
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“Just relax and be yourself” lol okay Schrödinger
December 19, 2024 at 5:13 PM
“Just relax and be yourself” lol okay Schrödinger
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Important from Sen Chris Murphy: He says Dems are not functioning as an effective opposition to Trump's accelerating authoritarianism right now, and that this is dangerously complacent.
I pushed him on this, and we had a long exchange. In these four screen caps:
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
I pushed him on this, and we had a long exchange. In these four screen caps:
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
December 19, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Important from Sen Chris Murphy: He says Dems are not functioning as an effective opposition to Trump's accelerating authoritarianism right now, and that this is dangerously complacent.
I pushed him on this, and we had a long exchange. In these four screen caps:
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
I pushed him on this, and we had a long exchange. In these four screen caps:
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
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Regular ass guy: damn this country has a lotta problems it would be great if we could solve one of them
Our elites: we're going to bring back polio
Our elites: we're going to bring back polio
December 16, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Regular ass guy: damn this country has a lotta problems it would be great if we could solve one of them
Our elites: we're going to bring back polio
Our elites: we're going to bring back polio
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Parking reform is powerful 💪
A new analysis in Colorado forecasted that eliminating parking mandates alone could boost new homes by 41% over current requirements.
That's even when all the new buildings *still* included some parking.
www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
A new analysis in Colorado forecasted that eliminating parking mandates alone could boost new homes by 41% over current requirements.
That's even when all the new buildings *still* included some parking.
www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
Parking Reform Alone Can Boost Homebuilding by 40 to 70 Percent
More evidence that parking flexibility is key to housing abundance.
www.sightline.org
December 11, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Parking reform is powerful 💪
A new analysis in Colorado forecasted that eliminating parking mandates alone could boost new homes by 41% over current requirements.
That's even when all the new buildings *still* included some parking.
www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
A new analysis in Colorado forecasted that eliminating parking mandates alone could boost new homes by 41% over current requirements.
That's even when all the new buildings *still* included some parking.
www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
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I had to reread this to be sure I understood since it is so Kafkaesque:
hospitals are giving medications to patients in labor, only to report them to child welfare authorities when they or their newborns test positive for *the same medications the hospital just gave them*
hospitals are giving medications to patients in labor, only to report them to child welfare authorities when they or their newborns test positive for *the same medications the hospital just gave them*
End pregnancy criminalization! Hospitals reported women for positive drug tests after giving them drugs for childbirth: medications used routinely for pain or in epidurals, to reduce anxiety or to manage blood pressure during cesarean sections. #lawsky www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/11/p...
Hospitals Gave Them Meds During Childbirth. Why Did Patients Get In Trouble?
Mothers were reported after they were given medications used routinely for pain or in epidurals, to reduce anxiety or to manage blood pressure during cesarean sections.
www.themarshallproject.org
December 11, 2024 at 3:37 PM
I had to reread this to be sure I understood since it is so Kafkaesque:
hospitals are giving medications to patients in labor, only to report them to child welfare authorities when they or their newborns test positive for *the same medications the hospital just gave them*
hospitals are giving medications to patients in labor, only to report them to child welfare authorities when they or their newborns test positive for *the same medications the hospital just gave them*
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Hey we've all had a minute to process, right? All done? Good.
Let's talk about some guidelines for continued use of our social media systems. This one appears better than the others, but the same forces are coming for all of them. A quick thread. 🧵🧵🧵
Let's talk about some guidelines for continued use of our social media systems. This one appears better than the others, but the same forces are coming for all of them. A quick thread. 🧵🧵🧵
November 11, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Hey we've all had a minute to process, right? All done? Good.
Let's talk about some guidelines for continued use of our social media systems. This one appears better than the others, but the same forces are coming for all of them. A quick thread. 🧵🧵🧵
Let's talk about some guidelines for continued use of our social media systems. This one appears better than the others, but the same forces are coming for all of them. A quick thread. 🧵🧵🧵
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please don't train AI on my god damn posts. the last thing I need right now is to be responsible for giving a robot depression
November 27, 2024 at 1:44 AM
please don't train AI on my god damn posts. the last thing I need right now is to be responsible for giving a robot depression
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Huge win from @franzanth.bsky.social creating a Content Scraper Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/cont...
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Huge win from @franzanth.bsky.social creating a Content Scraper Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/cont...
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
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don’t cross the picket line
(AND SHOP SMALL/LOCAL)
(AND SHOP SMALL/LOCAL)
Amazon workers in 20 countries to protest or strike on Black Friday
Amazon workers in 20 countries to protest or strike on Black Friday
Workers and their representatives to press US retailer to respect their rights and take action on the climate crisis
Thousands of Amazon workers are expected to protest or strike in more than 20 countries during Black Friday to press for better workers’…
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:10 PM
don’t cross the picket line
(AND SHOP SMALL/LOCAL)
(AND SHOP SMALL/LOCAL)
I think @flavorflav.bsky.social is the most interesting celebrity on Bluesky
Welcome to The Good Place,,, I got yo backs with some starter packs 👇🏾
My 1st Starter Pack / General
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SPORTS,!!
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MUSIC,!!!
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Memes + Jokes
go.bsky.app/Dz4nLst
NEWS + MEDIA Outlets
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My 1st Starter Pack / General
go.bsky.app/QtvWbjH
Black Excellence
go.bsky.app/F5kYEyc
SPORTS,!!
go.bsky.app/8zyN8FV
MUSIC,!!!
go.bsky.app/5K15oMe
Memes + Jokes
go.bsky.app/Dz4nLst
NEWS + MEDIA Outlets
go.bsky.app/GyXWWej
November 25, 2024 at 3:18 PM
I think @flavorflav.bsky.social is the most interesting celebrity on Bluesky