Big K
@the-k-syndicate.bsky.social
Labor union woman. Economics, housing and labor relations for the common man. I follow Angelinos. Coincidentally queer. Powerful advocate for substitute teachers and educators of all stripes
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I've often gotten crap from people in the past over holding to my stance that I won't stream or recommend games with predatory monetization practices, but I'm glad I've stuck to my principles, because my god this is bad. This never should've gotten normalized in gaming.
In case you were wondering what it’s like to boot a free to play mobile game in 2025
December 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I've often gotten crap from people in the past over holding to my stance that I won't stream or recommend games with predatory monetization practices, but I'm glad I've stuck to my principles, because my god this is bad. This never should've gotten normalized in gaming.
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LAPD cuffs and tickets organizer of do-it-yourself volunteer crosswalk-painting. "It's sad that it comes to this." la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/08/p...
Police and Fire Departments Shut Down Volunteer Crosswalk Painting Event in Westwood - Streetsblog Los Angeles
LAPD cited People's Vision Zero volunteer organizer Jonathan Hale for misdemeanor "vandalism on city property," the charge typically means a $250 fine
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December 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
LAPD cuffs and tickets organizer of do-it-yourself volunteer crosswalk-painting. "It's sad that it comes to this." la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/08/p...
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dont smoke, kids
cigs smell like fucking roadkill, the whole 'hot lesbian who smokes' thing is a psyop by Big Tobacco
cigs smell like fucking roadkill, the whole 'hot lesbian who smokes' thing is a psyop by Big Tobacco
December 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
dont smoke, kids
cigs smell like fucking roadkill, the whole 'hot lesbian who smokes' thing is a psyop by Big Tobacco
cigs smell like fucking roadkill, the whole 'hot lesbian who smokes' thing is a psyop by Big Tobacco
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Villa Park, California
Pop: 5,790
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Pop: 5,790
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December 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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It is wild that trans people get to wake up everyday and see headlines like this and are still expected to act like nothing is wrong.
BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
It is wild that trans people get to wake up everyday and see headlines like this and are still expected to act like nothing is wrong.
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Spend five minutes talking to someone who has survived what these policies were designed to stop and you’ll never be the same again. PREA is imperfect and often weaponized, but it’s often the only protection trans/intersex prisoners have. Everyone involved in this should never know a moment’s peace.
BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Spend five minutes talking to someone who has survived what these policies were designed to stop and you’ll never be the same again. PREA is imperfect and often weaponized, but it’s often the only protection trans/intersex prisoners have. Everyone involved in this should never know a moment’s peace.
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Should’ve kept the USSR around, man. To quote Worm, “You needed worthy opponents.”
December 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Should’ve kept the USSR around, man. To quote Worm, “You needed worthy opponents.”
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This Day in Labor History: December 5, 1955. The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merged into the AFL-CIO. It brought labor back together, but that happened mostly because of the anti-communism purges that crushed the left wing of the CIO!
December 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This Day in Labor History: December 5, 1955. The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merged into the AFL-CIO. It brought labor back together, but that happened mostly because of the anti-communism purges that crushed the left wing of the CIO!
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As mayor of San Francisco Mr. Big Shot had considered some relatively progressive policies on chronic disease prevention. Until he decided to run for Gov. Then in asshat fashion, to embarrass a local coalition, he had us set up an event at which he vetoed a piece of legislation we favored.
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
As mayor of San Francisco Mr. Big Shot had considered some relatively progressive policies on chronic disease prevention. Until he decided to run for Gov. Then in asshat fashion, to embarrass a local coalition, he had us set up an event at which he vetoed a piece of legislation we favored.
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San Francisco teachers’ union voted 99.34% to authorize a strike today.
It was the first of two required votes for SFUSD teachers to initiate a walkout.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
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It was the first of two required votes for SFUSD teachers to initiate a walkout.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sfus...
SFUSD teachers vote 99.34% to authorize strike
San Francisco teachers say they’re “pushed to the edge” — one more vote remains before a walkout is possible.
missionlocal.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
San Francisco teachers’ union voted 99.34% to authorize a strike today.
It was the first of two required votes for SFUSD teachers to initiate a walkout.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sfus...
It was the first of two required votes for SFUSD teachers to initiate a walkout.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sfus...
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Jamul, California
Pop: 5,384
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Pop: 5,384
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December 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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A lot of you need to come to grips with the fact that if we ever want to be free we're going to need to kill these people.
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.
gizmodo.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
A lot of you need to come to grips with the fact that if we ever want to be free we're going to need to kill these people.
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While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
December 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
Core Civic or Geo Group? Who do you want to see in the hague first?
December 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Core Civic or Geo Group? Who do you want to see in the hague first?
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We need units for extremely low and very low income tenants, not 60-80% of median.
www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
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Nearly 1,900 affordable Portland apartments sit empty while thousands need homes
“Even affordable rents are too high,” one affordable housing provider told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We need units for extremely low and very low income tenants, not 60-80% of median.
www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
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Tucson residents fought back against Amazon’s secretive plans to build a data center in the desert — and won.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Tucson residents fought back against Amazon’s secretive plans to build a data center in the desert — and won.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
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Within an hour of arriving in Munich I stumbled upon the bejewelled skeleton of Saint Munditia clutching a goblet filled with dried blood, martyred in 310 AD, beheaded with a hatchet. Standard...
December 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Within an hour of arriving in Munich I stumbled upon the bejewelled skeleton of Saint Munditia clutching a goblet filled with dried blood, martyred in 310 AD, beheaded with a hatchet. Standard...
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Last month, I officially launched my campaign for City Council! Our leaders simply refuse to address the housing crisis with the urgency it deserves. We can make LA more affordable, walkable, and beautiful, we just need to make it legal to do so.
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Henry Mantel Campaign Launch Speech - Los Angeles City Council, District 5
YouTube video by HenryMantelForLA
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December 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Last month, I officially launched my campaign for City Council! Our leaders simply refuse to address the housing crisis with the urgency it deserves. We can make LA more affordable, walkable, and beautiful, we just need to make it legal to do so.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgI_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgI_...
@raeforla.bsky.social Do you have a website?
November 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
@raeforla.bsky.social Do you have a website?
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Depressingly well-made point.
November 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Depressingly well-made point.
I’m thankful for the thankless work folks in the UFW do to make this all happen
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I’m thankful for the thankless work folks in the UFW do to make this all happen
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷