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i.m. zumphry @zumphry.com · 1d

Still need $94 for my electric bill (due today), and would prefer to work towards saving up the $180 for Pooh's vet appointment, before gas/internet/etc’s due later in the month (and having to smush it in)

i.m. zumphry @zumphry.com · 15d

Hi all, unfortunately I still need to beg for help to survive the next month. "Only" $2000 this month, with part to save for a vet visit next month.

Need $1175 by the 1st for rent.

Please help by sharing or donating, if you're able to.

www.gofundme.com/f/2000-neede...
&
ko-fi.com/zumphry/goal...

Donate to $2000 needed to get Pooh (and me) through October 2025, organized by Zayne Humphrey-Taylor

Hi everyone. I’ve more or less given up on everythin… Zayne Humphrey-Taylor needs your support for $2000 needed to get Pooh (and me) through October 2025

www.gofundme.com

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Dozing (Dreaming [Wanting]) 💤❤️‍🔥 @dozingdreamers.bsky.social · 33m

hey please please please please PLEASE share this around because stupid government bullshit means they've got my application on hold indefinitely.

i'm gonna figure out another way, but i need my hrt again, even if just a month's worth to hold me over. please help, i am struggling so much without it

Dozing (Dreaming [Wanting]) 💤❤️‍🔥 @dozingdreamers.bsky.social · 23h

hey so. it's been over 2 weeks. the government still hasn't gotten back to me about covering my meds. i'm sure it'll happen eventually, but it's not gonna be good for me to keep going without my hrt x.x

i'm gonna need about $160 CAD, ugh

www.paypal.com/paypalme/doz...

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Hillary Monahan @hillarymonahan.bsky.social · 1h

An update to last night's saga with the unethical therapist taking advantage of my son.

A fraud claim to the insurance company today.
A claim is being filed with the MA social worker line.
A letter is being sent to the practice he works out of.

Once these things are done, I hit reviews online.

Hillary Monahan @hillarymonahan.bsky.social · 21h

My kid's therapist has been billing for an hour and we just found out he's been meeting with my son for fifteen minute sessions.

My son's autistic and B's his health proxy so uhh. The therapist deciding this was cool and still billing for an hour with zero communication until I CAUGHT HIM.

a woman in a hat is standing next to another woman in a closet .

Alt: a woman in a hat is standing next to another woman in a store saying big mistake, huge.

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dropkick @dropkick.bsky.social · 31m

hmm

Follow Tracker @for.shame.wtf · 1h

This labeler will be shutting down. We will first be unlabeling everyone who is labeled and then will cease to operate. As the unlabeling operation will take an unknown amount of time, we are not setting a specific timeline other than as soon as possible.

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Lynda Lopez @lyndab08.bsky.social · 54m

The Northwest Side Rapid Response network also posted a statement reiterating some of this information and with additional details.

They also saw a vehicle with federal agents that had a Mexican flag on its hood, a common tactic now.

Since early this morning the rapid response network verified the presence of federal agents in Avondale, Belmont gardens, and Logan square along Belmont Avenue, Pulaski road, and kimball Avenue. Rapid response teams have estimated at least a dozen agents with at least 8 vehicles, including a white suv with a Mexican flag on the hood, a Chevy Silverado, multiple Chrysler Pacificas, and ford expedition. Approximately 8 people have been detained. ICE is still
In the area. Please take precautions, to report any possible ICE activity or if you know someone who has been detained call the family support hotline at 1-855-435-7693

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Lynda Lopez @lyndab08.bsky.social · 58m

Alderman Quezada and Cook County Commissioner Vásquez posted a statement about a surge of ICE activity in the northwest side communities of Avondale, Logan Square, and Belmont Gardens targeting day laborers, street vendors, and other passerby. Approx 9 people were detained.

Today our Avondale, Logan square, and Belmont gardens communities experienced a surge in ICE activity targeting day laborers, street vendors, and several residents who were simply going about their daily lives.

As of this morning, approximately nine people have been detained and ICE remains active in the area. Please take precautions, report any possible ICE activity or if you know someone who has been detained, to the family support hotline 1-855-435-7693

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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 57m

Got a recent Pulitzer for warning on the spread of autocracy around the globe, after decades of service to the paper? You can bet your butt you're getting laid off by form email, on Yom Kippur

Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 6h

The Post laid off seemingly the remaining of their liberal-leaning staff members on Opinion last Thursday, when some of them were observing Yom Kippur.

from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social for Status
status.news/p/washington-post-opinion-cuts-adam-oneal

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niki grayson @nikigrayson.com · 2h

the city of los angeles burned in january in part because of a man who couldn’t stop generating images of burning cities on ChatGPT, and then after he lit the fire he asked if the fire he started was his fault

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Veni Kunche @veni.dev · 1h

"Internal emails show tech giant (Apple) used anti-hate-speech rules meant for minorities to block an app documenting immigration enforcement"

migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-appl...

SCOOP: Apple Quietly Made ICE Agents a Protected Class

Internal emails show tech giant used anti-hate-speech rules meant for minorities to block an app documenting immigration enforcement.

migrantinsider.com

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3h

(shared with permission) ICE/CBP has been active on Chicago's northwest side this morning—and also met with rapid responders.

Agents reportedly abducted one man from this Dunkin at Belmont and Milwaukee around 9:30am before speeding off.

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Lego Dolemite @psychoalpastor.bsky.social · 12h

My food benefit got cut cuz of my disability assistance 🤦🏿‍♂️ plus I owe electricity. 200 total would cover me #MutualAid #helpsky #signalboost #MAboost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA 💸💕
ko-fi.com/bpsycho

Support B-psycho

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i.m. zumphry @zumphry.com · 9h

dm me if

Mac Themes Garden @macthemes.garden · 9h

Pink Tiger 0.1 - Nori

A preview of the Mac theme "Pink Tiger 0.1" by "Nori"

i.m. zumphry @zumphry.com · 10h

help jeb have a happy birthday or i'm painting a fake road on the side of a wall and telling you that it's real

Unnamed Cursed Doll - A Jeb @namelesswrench.bsky.social · 10h

Today, is birthday

Unnamed Cursed Doll - A Jeb @namelesswrench.bsky.social · 9d

As for the birthday, this is the only thing (A Switch 2) I'm trying to acquire and it's gonna take some time, but here's the link.

throne.com/jebwrench/it...

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Unnamed Cursed Doll - A Jeb @namelesswrench.bsky.social · 10h

Today, is birthday

Unnamed Cursed Doll - A Jeb @namelesswrench.bsky.social · 9d

As for the birthday, this is the only thing (A Switch 2) I'm trying to acquire and it's gonna take some time, but here's the link.

throne.com/jebwrench/it...

Contribute to Jebwrench's Nintendo Switch™ 2 + Mari...

Support Jebwrench with a gift contribution on their Throne Wishlist

throne.com

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Revy but spoopy @catgirlfingies.quest · 10h

Anything helps me have a nice breathable room!
It's getting closer to summer now i really do need this to survive 🥺💙

Revy but spoopy @catgirlfingies.quest · 1d

A air circulator that i badly need for my room is finally on sale 👀 i feel bad asking but if i could get help getting it, it'd help me lots because i need air when im streaming lol
It's 100 aud
ko-fi.com/catgirlfingies

Support CatgirlFingies

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Dravenheart @dravenheart.bsky.social · 23h

10/7/2025

950/1200 - Had another generous donation this morning, thank you once again Janette. <3

Not out of danger by any means, but I can breathe a lil easier. Still working on the dead fridge problem.

dravenheart.carrd.co

#mutualaid #helpsky #helpfolkslive2025 💞💸

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Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

The Department of Agriculture expects the recall to grow.

HelloFresh Meals May Contain Listeria-Contaminated Spinach, USDA Says

The Department of Agriculture expects the recall to grow.

www.forbes.com

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i.m. zumphry @zumphry.com · 11h

GROMTURPRISE, GRONGUGE

i.m. zumphry @zumphry.com · 11h

dms open either way

ShitpostBot 5000 @shitpostbot.com · 12h

i.m. zumphry @zumphry.com · 16h

why smell like me? am i me?

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𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖊𝖕𝖞 Bˏˋ°•*⁀➷ @ndnswampgemlin.bsky.social · 23h

Urgent goals still to be met:
- $100 for RENT
- $100 for ELECTRICAL

Overdue on both, need help asap to get these covered. Please, Míkwec 💕💸

𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖊𝖕𝖞 Bˏˋ°•*⁀➷ @ndnswampgemlin.bsky.social · 5d

Mutual Aid Request:
Hi folks, hoping I can get a goal met for various necessities.
- $100 for rent
- $100 for water
- $100 for electric

$300 total.

Paycheque was smaller this week, & hours are being cut. I can’t fall behind. Every bit is appreciated.

PayPal.me/tsiokwaris

Pay Brenna O'Byrne using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/tsiokwaris and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

PayPal.me

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 17h

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 19h

Here’s video of the incident

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Rudy wants revolution. @rude1.blacksky.team · 21h

TL; DR
In the next 5 business days you should be able to go to Link's page on blacksky.community and see his posts and he'll be able to post but people using the bsky mobile apps won't see it.
After that we'll get Blacksky-only posts up.
After that we can talk about purging bsky mod tools
fin/11

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Possessor Fessor 🎃 Ni No Kuni @professorfessor.bsky.social · 23h

If you want to own System Shock 2 but aren’t interested in the Nightdive remake, act now because it’s about to be delisted as a standalone product.

www.rpgsite.net/news/18648-s...

System Shock 2 (1999) is being delisted on October 10 for PC for standalone purchases | RPG Site

It will be included with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster going forward for new and existing owners.

www.rpgsite.net

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Lynda Lopez @lyndab08.bsky.social · 23h

Another incident of federal agents pointing guns at Chicago area residents.

Tweet from @laura_n_rod

Text: A federal agent points a weapon at a woman who was recording them.

Jess, a U.S. citizen and member of a neighborhood patrol team that documents and shares ICE activity across the city, was filming when the incident occurred earlier today in the Berwyn area.

Photo: shows a federal agent in a truck pointing a gun

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¡matt! ✶✶✶✶ @mattfromchicago.bsky.social · 1d

"Finish in second place every single year because your fans will say 'Wow, we got a shot. We're in it!' But there's always the carrot left."

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