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Warning: tourists are no longer welcome in the US. They are treated like criminals.
‘Humiliating and scary’: German backpackers detained and deported after arriving in US from NZ
Charlotte Pohl and Maria Lepère flew to Hawaii from Auckland where they were detained, strip-searched, and deported despite having ESTA approval.
www.stuff.co.nz
April 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Warning: tourists are no longer welcome in the US. They are treated like criminals.
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“This happens today: if the investments in the banks fall slightly… a tragedy… what can be done? But if people die of hunger, if they have nothing eat, if they have poor health, it does not matter! This is our crisis today!”
-Pope Francis
-Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“This happens today: if the investments in the banks fall slightly… a tragedy… what can be done? But if people die of hunger, if they have nothing eat, if they have poor health, it does not matter! This is our crisis today!”
-Pope Francis
-Pope Francis
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once I was at the ophthalmologist and he was checking my eyes and how I saw colors and he said “the thing about biology is nature doesn’t really do binaries, only spectrums” and I think about that a lot
April 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
once I was at the ophthalmologist and he was checking my eyes and how I saw colors and he said “the thing about biology is nature doesn’t really do binaries, only spectrums” and I think about that a lot
Been thinking a lot about the Irish "hedge schools" lately, for no particular reason.
April 8, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Been thinking a lot about the Irish "hedge schools" lately, for no particular reason.
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Can't erase the Internet
April 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Can't erase the Internet
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Very rigorous vetting process
April 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Very rigorous vetting process
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Bless Cory Booker for staying up all night to speak out against these evil morons. This is the kind of fight that we are all looking for.
April 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Bless Cory Booker for staying up all night to speak out against these evil morons. This is the kind of fight that we are all looking for.
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Rebellions are built on hope.
March 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Rebellions are built on hope.
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When you erase the history of the code talkers, you are erasing the history of the Second World War.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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Amid ‘DEI’ purge, Pentagon removes webpage on Iwo Jima flag-raiser
Pages celebrating Navajo code talkers and other minority service members were also erased.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
When you erase the history of the code talkers, you are erasing the history of the Second World War.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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Segregation had only been outlawed for four years when Rogers mounted his defense as a lieutenant colonel. In other words, he nearly sacrificed his life for a country that had him serve most of his career as a second-class citizen. And these fascists have the nerve to call it a "DEI Medal of Honor."
March 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Segregation had only been outlawed for four years when Rogers mounted his defense as a lieutenant colonel. In other words, he nearly sacrificed his life for a country that had him serve most of his career as a second-class citizen. And these fascists have the nerve to call it a "DEI Medal of Honor."
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Fact-check: True
March 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Fact-check: True
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@aoc.bsky.social: "Listen, if your representative is not doing a town hall, give me a ring... I'll say it right here, right now: if a deep red Republican district wants to have an honest conversation, even if it's with someone they disagree with, I'm willing to do that."
March 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
@aoc.bsky.social: "Listen, if your representative is not doing a town hall, give me a ring... I'll say it right here, right now: if a deep red Republican district wants to have an honest conversation, even if it's with someone they disagree with, I'm willing to do that."
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TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY!
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
February 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY!
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
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This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
@aoc.bsky.social
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
February 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
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Worst. Episode. EVER.
February 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Worst. Episode. EVER.
My current source of hope/power: evaluating the skills I've picked up over the years that I don't require internet (I'm sure we all have many!)
Sewing + basic clothing patterns
Many fiber arts
Basic woodworking
Cooking over a fire
Making cider vinegar
Camping
Knife sharpening
Plants
Music
Teaching
Sewing + basic clothing patterns
Many fiber arts
Basic woodworking
Cooking over a fire
Making cider vinegar
Camping
Knife sharpening
Plants
Music
Teaching
February 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
My current source of hope/power: evaluating the skills I've picked up over the years that I don't require internet (I'm sure we all have many!)
Sewing + basic clothing patterns
Many fiber arts
Basic woodworking
Cooking over a fire
Making cider vinegar
Camping
Knife sharpening
Plants
Music
Teaching
Sewing + basic clothing patterns
Many fiber arts
Basic woodworking
Cooking over a fire
Making cider vinegar
Camping
Knife sharpening
Plants
Music
Teaching
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February 16, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Even though Rubio promised life-saving aid wouldn't be interrupted, it has essentially been halted worldwide, interrupting HIV and TB treatment and threatening millions of lives. People are dying today because of these chaotic, inconsistent stop work orders. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
USAID Lifesaving Aid Remains Halted Despite Rubio’s Promise
A new directive puts further exemptions on hold. Aid workers also say the U.S. government has made it impossible to pay partners around the world.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Even though Rubio promised life-saving aid wouldn't be interrupted, it has essentially been halted worldwide, interrupting HIV and TB treatment and threatening millions of lives. People are dying today because of these chaotic, inconsistent stop work orders. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...