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103 deaths per hour. More than one every minute. That we would have prevented.

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In the spring of 2008, I feared America was on the verge of war with Iran — and, believing that it’s good style to get to know people before you bomb them, I made “Rick Steves’ Iran,” a one-hour special that could (and would) only debut on PBS. Sadly, this special has become pertinent again today.

submitted 6 hours ago • 148 comments

When Black people told you that it is a normal occurrence for police to lie about protest and assaulting officers now you see ... the test run for the justification of authoritarianism always begins in communities of color

submitted 7 hours ago • 47 comments

A few years ago, I went to an Octavia Butler exhibit at the Huntington & this line from one of her letters has stayed with me ever since: "I know I'll survive this because I always survive. But it's wearying. It would be nice to win once in a while instead of just surviving. Ants survive." 📚💙

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Periodic reminder to be gentle on yourself. Everything is insane. And overwhelming. And unprecedented. And terrifying. It’s normal to go a little crazy in a crazy bad situation. You are allowed to forgive yourself for being imperfect.

submitted 14 hours ago • 18 comments

Happy Father's Day & don't forget the lessons learned. (H/T - The Dad Briefs)

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I need everyone on Normal People internet to know that American Girl Doll Instagram is doing doll protests today. There are tiny t-shirts and signs. AND THEN I realized it's a joint protest with the Barbie ppl, where there are EVEN TINIER SIGNS.

submitted 3 days ago • 164 comments

This is terrifying. I don't know what to do but light a candle and pray.

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

THE Wonder Woman weighs in!

submitted 6 days ago • 12 comments

All, be aware. "National Guard troops already have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over immigration raids, the commander in charge said Wednesday, but they quickly turned them over to law enforcement." Fellow Californians, you know the drill. Call. Protest. Donate.

submitted 6 days ago • 7 comments

Holy shit. The Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense just testified that the cost of National Guard deployment is $134 MILLION. $134 MILLION to protect a few square blocks & it’s not even working. Every taxpayer should be outraged this is what they’re spending money on.

submitted 7 days ago • 74 comments

Too many statements out there from clergy reminding me of Jeremiah. "And they have treated the wound of my people lightly, saying 'Peace, Peace,' when there is no peace." ⚓

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Greta Thunberg, arriving back in Europe after her abduction by Israel in international waters, explains in 40 seconds why western governments are colluding in genocide:

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"Tenants in Kansas City are declaring victory after eight months on rent strike—the longest such action in the city’s history...an outcome that lends momentum to efforts to adapt labor union strategies for housing fights." inthesetimes.com/article/rent...

submitted 7 days ago • 9 comments

I am so proud to be from California. I will always be homesick. From afar, I am standing with you.

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It is indictment of the church that for all our worship, preaching, discipleship we have failed to connect the teaching of Jesus to our hands and feet.

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The crew of the Madleen deserves all of our love and solidarity. They knew they were on a dangerous path, but also understood the necessity of trying. The siege of Gaza must end, aid must be delivered, and the crew of the Madleen must be freed.

submitted 9 days ago • 4 comments

Between the fires and these protests, I hope this year teaches everyone that most of the shit talking you hear about California and more specifically, LA, comes from racists and gentrifying transplants. Most people love living here and would do anything to protect it.

submitted 9 days ago • 4 comments

Please, stop what you are doing and pray for the crew of the Madleen. They are likely being boarded and their safety is in danger. This crew has sacrificed so much to try and get much needed aid into Gaza. They need us. Pray. Call your reps. And remember, Gaza. www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/liv...

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Enough of this take. I stand proudly with Costco-Americans of all heritages and backgrounds. Costco, unlike the Department of Homeland Security, has never lied to me

submitted 10 days ago • 18 comments

Jacob Frey said Minneapolis Police would not participate with ICE Raids. He lied. Years ago, Frey said he banned No Knock warrants after George Floyd was killed, and still Amir Locke was killed during one. He lied. Frey lies. Don't rank him. Rank these three instead. Pick your order.

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Don't forget, it's Murderbot Night.

submitted 18 days ago • 31 comments

Even kindness is resistance in a culture of cruelty

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I love the Ten Commandments. I’ve tried to build my life on the Ten Commandments. But forcing teachers to post the Ten Commandments violates the most important commandment: love thy neighbor.

submitted 20 days ago • 67 comments

Miss Rachel isn’t on Bluesky, but her posts about Gaza should be. I wish this wasn’t so unusual to see from people with big platforms.

submitted 20 days ago • 34 comments

GM 🖤 Please take care of yourself

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When Americans raised concerns about RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine views, he said he was "not gonna take away vaccines from anybody." But now he's taking them away from millions of mommas and babies. Vaccine recommendations should be based on science, not RFK Jr.'s political agenda.

submitted 21 days ago • 890 comments