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jillybeanstalk.bsky.social
first of her name. protector of the sugar realm. opinionator of soft pretzels.
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Hate to be millennial about it all but it is just mental that my whole working life has just been a series of recessions and “economic shocks”, underpinned by stagnant wages

submitted 75 days ago • 455 comments

🚨 BREAKING Democrat Dan Goughnour wins a special election for the Pennsylvania State House, breaking a 101-101 tie and securing Democratic control of the chamber.

submitted 84 days ago • 409 comments

right wingers are like "you must never forget what The Left wants to do to you." and the thing they want to do to you is give you healthcare and make sure there isn't sewage in your drinking water

submitted 88 days ago • 95 comments

I'll send as many panicked emails as you like that say FASCISM IS COMING CLICK MY ACTBLUE OR WE'RE ALL DOOMED but i draw the line at using my institutional power to actually fight the fascism

submitted 105 days ago • 29 comments

Sorry, but people who ask for a read receipt to be sent in an email are diabolical especially when they are outside of your organization.

submitted 111 days ago • 0 comments

Hedge funds are betting big that the stock market is going to suffer a devastating crash due to Donald Trump. Data from Goldman Sachs is sending shockwaves through financial circles, revealing a dramatic surge in 'short' positions against US stocks.

submitted 136 days ago • 319 comments

In my time in Congress, I've never considered disaster relief based on how a state voted. When people need help, we get them help. Period. That cannot and should not change.

submitted 154 days ago • 111 comments

Tiktok, whatever you do… Don’t sell to Musk or Zuckerberg. Millions will immediately leave if you do.

submitted 155 days ago • 0 comments

Me: I should start working out again. Devil on my left shoulder: NO. Eat crap and get fat. Angel on my right shoulder: OMG I think there's cookie dough ice cream in the fridge.

submitted 156 days ago • 12 comments

the feminine urge to travel to beautiful cities, visit old museums and second hand bookstores, read books in cafes, drink coffee and eat my weight in pastries.

submitted 159 days ago • 115 comments

$1,131,794,901 That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns. Well, the planet is burning. Don't let them look away.

submitted 160 days ago • 1188 comments

For the love of God, if your company has an app for ANYTHING, please have a dark mode feature!

submitted 162 days ago • 0 comments

It seems the US is at a precipice with healthcare and all sides want change and/or a Universal Healthcare system. How can we capitalize on this moment to get it finally enacted?!

submitted 179 days ago • 1 comment

Morning Joe decided to normalize relations with Donald Trump. ABC News decided to hand Trump a $15 million settlement payment. "Legacy" media wants to normalize Trump. We can't let it.

submitted 184 days ago • 316 comments

South Korean lawmakers have already moved to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol after his martial law fiasco. That’s what courage in the legislative branch looks like. Too bad we have none of that here.

submitted 195 days ago • 266 comments