Erin
@veridity.bsky.social
Management Systems & Systems Thinking, Cyber security, Sustainability, Risk Management. Also gardening and movies.
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Ahmed Al Ahmed, an unarmed Muslim man, ran toward danger at Bondi Beach and stopped a massacre. In his courage we see the power of community. Honour the victims, uplift the heroes, fight antisemitism and Islamophobia, and refuse to let hate define us.
December 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Ahmed Al Ahmed, an unarmed Muslim man, ran toward danger at Bondi Beach and stopped a massacre. In his courage we see the power of community. Honour the victims, uplift the heroes, fight antisemitism and Islamophobia, and refuse to let hate define us.
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Incredible footage out of Australia, confirmed by NEWS AU, of a brave bystander neutralizing one of the terrorists in the Bondi Beach attack which took place during a Hanukkah gathering.
Australian authorities say multiple people have been killed.
At least two suspects are in custody.
Australian authorities say multiple people have been killed.
At least two suspects are in custody.
December 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Incredible footage out of Australia, confirmed by NEWS AU, of a brave bystander neutralizing one of the terrorists in the Bondi Beach attack which took place during a Hanukkah gathering.
Australian authorities say multiple people have been killed.
At least two suspects are in custody.
Australian authorities say multiple people have been killed.
At least two suspects are in custody.
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Trump careening toward 'real-time collapse' after new Epstein bombshell: commentator
Trump careening toward 'real-time collapse' after new Epstein bombshell: commentator
President Donald Trump is headed toward a “real-time collapse,” according to one political commentator, following the Friday release of a new batch of photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, two of them depicting Trump with what appeared to be young females, their faces redacted.Adam Mockler, a p...
bit.ly
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Trump careening toward 'real-time collapse' after new Epstein bombshell: commentator
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A world-weary, hard-drinking hungover Supergirl? This could be James Gunn’s DCU masterstroke
A world-weary, hard-drinking hungover Supergirl? This could be James Gunn’s DCU masterstroke
As played by Milly Alcock, the Supergirl trailer shows Kara Zor-El looking burdened and traumatised. Does this mean that the DC universe is getting darker?
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
A world-weary, hard-drinking hungover Supergirl? This could be James Gunn’s DCU masterstroke
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Ukraine and all of Europe need to tell Trump, Kushner, and Witkoff to F**K all the way off and not come back.
“.. At the center of President Trump’s contentious plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war isn’t peace: it’s profit.”
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November 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Ukraine and all of Europe need to tell Trump, Kushner, and Witkoff to F**K all the way off and not come back.
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The UK government is killing trans kids.
"The ban on puberty blockers has affected Laura’s child deeply
Following the ban, no pharmacy in the UK is allowed to fill private prescriptions to under 18s for gender affirming medications."
Following the ban, no pharmacy in the UK is allowed to fill private prescriptions to under 18s for gender affirming medications."
MP fails to support suicidal constituent
A mother pleaded with her MP to help her suicidal15-year-old daughter who said she ‘wanted to take her own life’
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The UK government is killing trans kids.
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I know, everybody should leave X, but I think an exception should be made solely for Joyce Carol Oates so she can keep wounding Musk's withered soul on his own site and he can't do a thing about it.
![Joyce Carol Oates quoting a tweet that says “wherever he [Elon Musk] goes, he wants to leave”:
"wherever he goes, he wants to leave"-- that's because when he gets there, he has brought his own self along; & whatever club he's invited to join has been devalued by the invitation.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:buy3qvqcj3o76leo6ap7pn2p/bafkreifilfbsxemfsambf4kqwolr24ld2ekqcrz4ybgv3bv7kzi5e6kppm@jpeg)
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I know, everybody should leave X, but I think an exception should be made solely for Joyce Carol Oates so she can keep wounding Musk's withered soul on his own site and he can't do a thing about it.
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The loss of SNAP benefits means that people are choosing between feeding themselves or feeding their pets.
Absolutely no one should have to make that choice. Let’s flood food banks & shelters with pet food & connect with corporations willing to step up—looking at Chewy
youtube.com/shorts/GwyeT...
Absolutely no one should have to make that choice. Let’s flood food banks & shelters with pet food & connect with corporations willing to step up—looking at Chewy
youtube.com/shorts/GwyeT...
Would you starve or give away your pet? 🥺😩 Millions of US families struggle to feed kids & pets
YouTube video by Casey
youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The loss of SNAP benefits means that people are choosing between feeding themselves or feeding their pets.
Absolutely no one should have to make that choice. Let’s flood food banks & shelters with pet food & connect with corporations willing to step up—looking at Chewy
youtube.com/shorts/GwyeT...
Absolutely no one should have to make that choice. Let’s flood food banks & shelters with pet food & connect with corporations willing to step up—looking at Chewy
youtube.com/shorts/GwyeT...
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211 is a national hotline number that refers people to service providers-including for SNAP benefits
Since Trump refused to fund the program, calls to the number have QUADRUPLED
And while millions of Americans are desperate to feed their families
Trump is throwing lavish parties at Mar-a-Lago
Since Trump refused to fund the program, calls to the number have QUADRUPLED
And while millions of Americans are desperate to feed their families
Trump is throwing lavish parties at Mar-a-Lago
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
211 is a national hotline number that refers people to service providers-including for SNAP benefits
Since Trump refused to fund the program, calls to the number have QUADRUPLED
And while millions of Americans are desperate to feed their families
Trump is throwing lavish parties at Mar-a-Lago
Since Trump refused to fund the program, calls to the number have QUADRUPLED
And while millions of Americans are desperate to feed their families
Trump is throwing lavish parties at Mar-a-Lago
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One thing you can do to help is contribute to food banks. I volunteer at one and these SNAP cut backs have doubled the number of people coming in. We have to provide food for double the people and it runs out pretty quickly.
How Families Are Coping With SNAP Cuts
In New Jersey, a single mother struggled to figure out how to feed her two young sons with $50.
Because of the government shutdown, the Trump administration initially sought to stop supplying benefits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
In New Jersey, a single mother struggled to figure out how to feed her two young sons with $50.
Because of the government shutdown, the Trump administration initially sought to stop supplying benefits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Down to $1.18: How Families Are Coping With SNAP Cuts
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
One thing you can do to help is contribute to food banks. I volunteer at one and these SNAP cut backs have doubled the number of people coming in. We have to provide food for double the people and it runs out pretty quickly.
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If I were to defy a court order, I'd be in jail, not building a ballroom.
Reopen government, swear in Adelita Grivala, release the Epstein Files, restore healthcare subsidies, and fund SNAP.
Reopen government, swear in Adelita Grivala, release the Epstein Files, restore healthcare subsidies, and fund SNAP.
November 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
If I were to defy a court order, I'd be in jail, not building a ballroom.
Reopen government, swear in Adelita Grivala, release the Epstein Files, restore healthcare subsidies, and fund SNAP.
Reopen government, swear in Adelita Grivala, release the Epstein Files, restore healthcare subsidies, and fund SNAP.
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1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
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On top of refusing to reopen the government while withholding SNAP funding, this regime has cancelled USDA's annual hunger report.
They can try to erase the data that proves their cruelty, but they can’t erase the pain of MILLIONS of hungry Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
They can try to erase the data that proves their cruelty, but they can’t erase the pain of MILLIONS of hungry Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Trump ends annual report on U.S. hunger amid rising food insecurity
The Trump administration is ending a decades-long report on U.S. hunger, calling it “politicized.” Last year, the USDA report warned of rising food insecurity.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
On top of refusing to reopen the government while withholding SNAP funding, this regime has cancelled USDA's annual hunger report.
They can try to erase the data that proves their cruelty, but they can’t erase the pain of MILLIONS of hungry Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
They can try to erase the data that proves their cruelty, but they can’t erase the pain of MILLIONS of hungry Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Grocery stores were trying to help SNAP recipients while they are getting no benefits. They offered special coupons. Trump’s USDA informed the stores they can’t offer discounts to recipients amid the shutdown. Trump threatened stores with taking away their authorization to participate in SNAP.
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Grocery stores were trying to help SNAP recipients while they are getting no benefits. They offered special coupons. Trump’s USDA informed the stores they can’t offer discounts to recipients amid the shutdown. Trump threatened stores with taking away their authorization to participate in SNAP.
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Congratulations Zohran Mamdani 💥
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Congratulations Zohran Mamdani 💥
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this should be the question asked at every Democrat press appearance. "what are you personally taking away from the unambiguous success of Mamdani's campaign and the clear fact that his ideas are record-breakingly popular, in terms of how to attract and keep your own voters"
Mamdani didnt just win, he got over 50% of the vote. They cant even claim Cuomo woulda won if Sliwa dropped out. Its a victory thsts undeniable, and yet I suspect we will see new levels of centrist lets be more bigoted dems clownery to try and say that the party shouldnt take Mamdani's lead.
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
this should be the question asked at every Democrat press appearance. "what are you personally taking away from the unambiguous success of Mamdani's campaign and the clear fact that his ideas are record-breakingly popular, in terms of how to attract and keep your own voters"
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“Upon winning the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday with a majority of the vote, Zohran Mamdani quickly took the fight to Donald Trump.”
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November 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
“Upon winning the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday with a majority of the vote, Zohran Mamdani quickly took the fight to Donald Trump.”
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The reason SNAP costs "exploded" starting in 2021 was because USDA implemented a change to the calculation of how much families should spend on food each month. This change was mandated by Congress in the farm bill that passed... in 2018, when Trump was president.
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The reason SNAP costs "exploded" starting in 2021 was because USDA implemented a change to the calculation of how much families should spend on food each month. This change was mandated by Congress in the farm bill that passed... in 2018, when Trump was president.
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Trump is openly defying multiple court orders and withholding food from 42 million Americans, mere hours after the USDA sent guidance to the states.
The incompetence is staggering.
His threat is illegal, immoral, and only causing more chaos and anxiety for food banks and hungry Americans.
Trump is openly defying multiple court orders and withholding food from 42 million Americans, mere hours after the USDA sent guidance to the states.
The incompetence is staggering.
His threat is illegal, immoral, and only causing more chaos and anxiety for food banks and hungry Americans.
November 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Trump is openly defying multiple court orders and withholding food from 42 million Americans, mere hours after the USDA sent guidance to the states.
The incompetence is staggering.
His threat is illegal, immoral, and only causing more chaos and anxiety for food banks and hungry Americans.
Trump is openly defying multiple court orders and withholding food from 42 million Americans, mere hours after the USDA sent guidance to the states.
The incompetence is staggering.
His threat is illegal, immoral, and only causing more chaos and anxiety for food banks and hungry Americans.
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In case you’re wondering, the longest Game 7 in World Series history was 12 innings (1924).
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
In case you’re wondering, the longest Game 7 in World Series history was 12 innings (1924).
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The government shutdown is about to hit home in homes with the least capacity to weather shortfalls. Millions who rely on #SNAP to feed their families are caught in the crosshairs. “We need to remember that #SNAP is the safety net. Below the safety net is concrete.” www.statnews.com/2025/10/27/s...
When SNAP benefits run out, 'people can die,' say health experts
“People can die” from even short gaps in nutrition and food access, experts say ahead of SNAP benefits not going out in November in at least 25 states.
www.statnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The government shutdown is about to hit home in homes with the least capacity to weather shortfalls. Millions who rely on #SNAP to feed their families are caught in the crosshairs. “We need to remember that #SNAP is the safety net. Below the safety net is concrete.” www.statnews.com/2025/10/27/s...
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“They’re playing fast and loose with people eating!”—Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
40% of the people on SNAP benefits are children.
The richest people in the United States are taking food away from the poorest children before thanksgiving, let that sink in. #Resist
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
40% of the people on SNAP benefits are children.
The richest people in the United States are taking food away from the poorest children before thanksgiving, let that sink in. #Resist
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
Rep. Rosa DeLauro: "On the food stamp issue, the money is there! Let them not get away with saying they can't do it. Their political will isn't there to feed the people who rely on the SNAP program which is the most effective anti-hunger program in the USA."
October 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
“They’re playing fast and loose with people eating!”—Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
40% of the people on SNAP benefits are children.
The richest people in the United States are taking food away from the poorest children before thanksgiving, let that sink in. #Resist
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
40% of the people on SNAP benefits are children.
The richest people in the United States are taking food away from the poorest children before thanksgiving, let that sink in. #Resist
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #SNAP
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ONE. WIN. AWAY.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
ONE. WIN. AWAY.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
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Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. start Game 5 with a bang 💥
It's the first time in World Series history that a team has gone back-to-back to lead off a ballgame.
It's the first time in World Series history that a team has gone back-to-back to lead off a ballgame.
October 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. start Game 5 with a bang 💥
It's the first time in World Series history that a team has gone back-to-back to lead off a ballgame.
It's the first time in World Series history that a team has gone back-to-back to lead off a ballgame.
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ICE is doing its dirty work, detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records. And doing it without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
Resisting ICE
ICE is detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records and without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. This is episode 73 of Stories of Resistance.
therealnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
ICE is doing its dirty work, detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records. And doing it without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social