Only in Republican world can a man assault a reporter, get convicted, and go on to be governor yet a woman named Zooey Zephyr can be a threat to a roomful of men just by talking and end up thrown out of the legislature.
So tired of these people with mouths full of scripture but hearts full of hate.
Montana governor signs gender-affirming care ban for transgender minors-
https://montanafreepress.org/2023/04/28/montana-governor-signs-gender-affirming-care-ban-for-minors/
Whether it's tracking #TuckerCarlson’s next moves, spotting #CambridgeAnalytica stealing private #data or dodging #Brexit lies... our online environment can seem hard to navigate without a robust understanding of #propaganda. Which is why I created my new #Udemy course. 🤓📚🖊️ sign up now! https://www.udemy.com/course/propaganda-disinformation-level-1-beginners/?referralCode=F6D164B12D33A0 #disinformation
So, wait… Trump’s tax cuts DIDN’T pay for themselves? They just let the ultra-rich finance their wealth on the backs of working people? And now those same supporters want to cut social security, Medicare, and the social safety net?!
Ya don’t say.
It's telling that this was nowhere near front page news.
"Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a measure that would have allowed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to be added to the Constitution.
Senators voted 51 to 47 to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed, falling short of the 60 votes needed.
Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) were the lone Republicans to vote with every Democrat. “
Senate GOP Blocks Equal Rights Amendment | https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/3975654-senate-gop-blocks-equal-rights-amendment/
@StillIRise1963
Same. I block anyone who's toxic to me.
@chema The problem isn’t under moderation, it’s server admins policing Black people’s lived experiences with content warnings. And sometimes, they’re told to leave.
Unfortunately, my experience is all too common. If you find yourself in a situation like I did, here's what you should do. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/doctor-nearly-died-preventable_n_643f11b6e4b039ec4e7b1b0a
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y5ZTzIHhoeU&feature=share
⚡️🇬🇧Ukraine says it controls key route into Bakhmut (Reuters News VIDEO) #Ukraine #NATO #Press #News #Invasion #Russia #9yearsOfWarInUkraine #WantedDeadOrAlive
The excellent @dansup (creator of @pixelfed) also maintains two very useful Fediverse tools:
➡️ https://fedidb.org - A dashboard for the Fediverse, with details of how server types and specific servers are growing.
➡️ https://fediverse.info/explore/people - An opt-in directory of people on the Fediverse sorted by keyword. You can add yourself to the directory by including special hashtags in your profile.
If you've used them before, take another look as they've both just been revamped.
I visited a #FoodBank yesterday (as part of a Report for Work, not thankfully as a client)
It was decorated with Charles III images and bunting.
Nothing says Britain 2023 than a Food Bank celebrating a Billionaire with a Gold Hat that we're all paying for.
US politics
Late to the party, but: I just watched Biden’s run announcement, and really liked how it emphasized ‘freedom’.
On a pragmatic level, it seems like it might be a message that resonates. It is traditionally patriotic. It’s (right or wrong) a virtue that’s been more emotionally associated with the Republican party, but it’s hard for today’s Republican Party to defend their record on it.
On a more principled level, it really does feel to me like the Democratic Party is the only party defending ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ these days.
I really hope the Democrats manage to focus on this as a message through the campaign.
Donald Trump Built a National Debt So Big (Even Before the Pandemic) That It’ll Weigh Down the Economy for Years
He promised to reduce the national debt but instead increased it. It is now at its highest level relative to the U.S. economy since the end of World War II
This is one of his lesser known but profoundly damaging legacies, the explosive rise in the national debt that occurred on his watch.
Mostly reclusive and carrying slightly damaged goods. A survivor by some accounts. Definitely in need of much therapy. ;)
Staunchly anti-fascist
Bear in mind that, while I may "like" your "toot", about a person, event or particular topic, if it links to the "bird-site" I will no longer boost and inadvertently contribute to their grift. Everyone has a choice and a part to play when crimes go unpunished.
"We are dreamers, shapers, singers, and makers".
-Elric