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Lifestyle influencer of the unemployed. Friend of the working class. DSA/NLG. I'm a jack of all trades, honey, we'll be alright.

Indianapolis, IN
Joined May 2013
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@SultanReina This is the first time I have heard of fat people being prioritized for ANYTHING. We're at higher risk for contracting more serious disease. Why shouldn't we be prioritized? I celebrate it.
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Capitalism is heartless. No CEO will care for our elders the way we care for our elders. This is why we organize.
@MorePerfectUS
More Perfect Union
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A viral TikTok shows an elderly man working at the Pittsburgh airport. The person recording says they want to start a GoFundMe for him. We shouldn’t have to live like this.
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@IndyDPW You do realize people have to get places at night, correct? And that IndyGo buses don't run that late? We can handle our PPE, thanks. Why don't you worry about creating safer bike paths and roads?
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As someone who has read and admired Catherine Fisk's writings on labor law and who has heard her speak, I find this completely disturbing and repugnant. Seriously, wtf.
@sairasameerarao
saira rao 🍉
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Catherine Fisk, a professor at Berkeley Law, ASSAULTS a Muslim Hijabi law student, while her husband Erwin Chemerinsky, DEAN of Berkeley Law screams LEAVE OUR HOUSE. In the end, violent white supremacists with fancy degrees. These elite institutions are 🤬 cc: bayareapym
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I'm sorry, I just can't get over the thesis of this piece, that engaging in democratic electoral politics is somehow uncivil, whereas back-room politicking is desirable.
@JamesEBriggs
James Briggs
4 months
. @IndyCouncil Democrats have been talking about booting Democratic socialist @JesseForIndy out of their caucus — one month into his first term — after he’s spent the past couple weeks attacking state Sen. Aaron Freeeman. There’s a caucus meeting tonight.
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@beaukpad If you do curbside at Kroger, at least in Indianapolis, a union grocery worker puts together your order and brings it out to you.
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@rare_cryptid Pretty sure donuts contain more than one teaspoon of oil.
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Reading the comments on here and like, why are Americans, "leftists" even, obsessed with defending the right (expectation, normalization) to work while sick?
@t_NYC
thomas 🛠
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Fuck Bernie and everyone who is like “my symptoms are mild and I will continue to work while infected with a debilitating and deadly virus”. Seriously fuck off
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@theferocity I think it's because they took the headphone jack away. It used to be you had at least a couple corded headphones sitting around. Now you either have one pair of rechargable bluetooth ones. If those are lost or broken or out of batteries > speakerphone.
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@ejdickson The dog owner just expressed a boundary. My two-year-old nephew can understand me when I ask him not to run into the street. I don't understand the parent's defensiveness here. No one is saying kids can't be in public.
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“Boycotts/cancel culture doesn’t work.” Aaron Freeman’s next. Any other state legislators want to join him?
@WilliamHazen7
William Hazen
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Jockamo Pizza has withdrawn their support for SB 52, perhaps the most significant blow to @FreemanForIndy to date.
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I quit my job. Please clap.
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This happens all the time in my neighborhood. The soil is so contaminated here that parents are advised not to let their children play outside. Where is the urgency, @IMPDnews ? @IndyMayorJoe
@equalityAlec
Alec Karakatsanis
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Do you know how many water pollution crimes there are in your city? The local news doesn't report on it every time a wealthy company dumps chemicals, just when someone shoplifts deodorant. The biased curation of anecdote affects which law violations we perceive as urgent.
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@afrotsalagi Where is the autonomy in forcing me to breathe your respiration or get out? There is a body autonomy issue. The problem is that you want to draw the line at "masks are uncomfortable" and I want to draw the line at "let us all be healthy and live."
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@MLevantovskaya "I understand masks are optional on other parts of campus. I'm not in charge of those spaces. But I am in charge of this space, and I consider it my job to keep you and others safe. I don't care what you do outside of class, but masks are required here."
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@merkyywaters 💯. While wearing your mask on your chin doesn't do shit, wearing a mask *most* of the time offers a lot of protection. We don't need perfection, we need action.
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@jbenmenachem Is the protest peaceful? I cannot understand the reasoning here
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@AttyAbdul There are many, many reasons why mothers can't breastfeed. But one reason is that it is physically impossible. Breasts are not faucets that can be turned on and off at will. Once a baby switches to formula and the mother stops breastfeeding, the mother's body stops producing milk
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@CressNC Come on, you've never made a mistake with your calendar? I missed appointments as a law student. Maybe I'm a jerk, maybe it's my ADHD. I was always grateful when folks responded compassionately.
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Unfortunately, isolating @JesseForIndy will be a punishment - not for Jesse, but for the people of District 13, who overwhelmingly selected him as their representative.
@thedirte
𝕛𝕕 for M4A 🚂🚵🏼🚸
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Imagine thinking that this would be some kind of punishment. Oh no! The people that don't want to do anything to improve the city don't want to be my friend! 😿
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@jackcalifano (1) The people using ASD and ADHD to describe themselves aren't saying they are "mentally ill," they are identifying with a construct that describes and helps them understand their experience.
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@Imani_Barbarin Definitely. We need therapists to start from a place of physical/mental challenges are real and often not "fixable"
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WE FUCKIN WON!
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@goodfriendraf Not only do cops not align ourselves with us, we ought not align ourselves with them. Terrorizing communities is not work. Kicking people's heads in is not work. Imprisoning and torturing people is not work.
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@The_Acumen I hold out hope and the belief that you can, but she's obviously not doing it. Change can only come from the inside if you're committed to doing things differently. She folded.
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@ThatEffinFlower What is upsetting to me is the lack of any material analysis whatsoever. Just the blanket accusations of privilege and laziness. I expect it from conservatives but I need leftists to see how they are falling for fascism.
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I used to love Jockamo's pizza! But some things are more important. Like changing car-centric transportation that is killing us and the planet. Or getting the boot of the Indiana State House off our necks.
@JesseForIndy
jesseforindy.bsky.social
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Today, Jockamo's owners went out of their way to give cover for over-the-top supervillain Aaron Freeman to wage war against Irvington, my district, and the city. I will never again in my life walk in their doors or spend a dime.
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How bad should we let things get before we start fighting back?
@JamesEBriggs
James Briggs
4 months
. @IndyCouncil Democrats have been talking about booting Democratic socialist @JesseForIndy out of their caucus — one month into his first term — after he’s spent the past couple weeks attacking state Sen. Aaron Freeeman. There’s a caucus meeting tonight.
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@AttyAbdul Please educate yourself on the other thousands of reasons why breastfeeding is not a option for everyone
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@CressNC It's true, lawyers need to know how to manage a calendar. But being shamed for a mistake never helped me get there. Sounds like you might not be the best mentor for someone who needs to work on that skill. Perhaps this student's mistake worked out for the best!
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No sidewalks.
@WTHRcom
WTHR.com
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Police say a male pedestrian was struck and killed near Sherman Drive and 21st Street Wednesday night.
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Going to the park, one last time. 💔
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In his own words, Chemerinsky says “ I am enormously sad that we have students who are so rude as to come into my home and use this social occasion for their political agenda.” Again I have to ask, is it okay to lay hands on a student for being “rude”?
@PplsCityCouncil
People's City Council - Los Angeles
1 month
WATCH🚨If you watched this video of @BerkeleyLaw Dean Chemerinsky + wife Catherine Fisk assault a law student, watch this longer clip Student HAD NOT EVEN MENTIONED PALESTINE. She had done a traditional Islamic greeting for Ramadan. This is incredibly racist! Next level unhinged
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@DisabilityStor1 Yep. They are clinging to the idea that they are/can/would overcome in the same situation because the alternative is terrifying. Unironically, I sympathize. It's horrifying to be disabled and not have any support.
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I wonder why people are mad about @JesseForIndy saying this. Jockamo's owner was proud to voice his opinion before legislators today.
@JesseForIndy
jesseforindy.bsky.social
4 months
Today, Jockamo's owners went out of their way to give cover for over-the-top supervillain Aaron Freeman to wage war against Irvington, my district, and the city. I will never again in my life walk in their doors or spend a dime.
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@WilliamHazen7 Yep. Plus wheelchair users are not infrequently assaulted by people there to "help"
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@autismsupsoc The signs that I'm autistic are getting weirdly specific
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@LawTrades @ItsMattsLaw Legal culture is toxic and miserable, we all know it, and yet almost every lawyer I know seems deeply invested in keeping it that way.
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. @JesseForIndy can we give it a shot?
@tommyneedydrnky
tommy
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What if they just build the Blue Line anyway
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@blkgirllostkeys There are ways of blocking email that containing keywords or phrases. I appreciate the difficulties of dealing with triggers, but I feel it's on the person to take steps within their power.
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@The_Law_Boy The law is fair and legitimate until it affects me and my rich, white family
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Agree but can we stop using the language "feel unsafe"? Guns are unsafe, always, and flashing them is meant to intimidate and threaten. The problem isn't the feelings, it's his behavior.
@INDems
Indiana Democratic Party
4 months
Rep. Lucas’ actions this week made Hoosier students feel unsafe, and showed how far Indiana Republicans will go to defend the gun lobby. Hoosiers need leaders that work to protect students and law-abiding gun owners, not ones who dismiss their concerns.
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@NotABigJerk I don't understand how feminism went from "actually, women don't need to perform beauty" to "if you're not performing beauty, you're literally not a woman anymore"
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I was just informed that this isn't just a cool sparkly path. It's a cool sparkly path near my house that I get to use to get places. I am the princess of my dreams
@Jaaaaaffff
Jeff
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Ok, this glowing multi use path is way cooler than I thought.
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@SupernovaMomma Definitely. I see this among liberal whites most often. Having boundaries is "mean" so they don't do it.
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@dalaimo13 My earnest answer? No one is going to pay you to do the work that needs to be done. You have to find work that allows you to sleep at night and allows enough bandwidth to do what needs to be done outside of your work life.
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8,400 miles of road in this city and some people still feel the need to drive through the city park. Smdh.
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If the backroom deals are working, I gotta ask, who are they working for? Sure as hell couldn't be me
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Dude's driving drunk and threatening kids with a gun. That's who is making the laws in Indiana.
@starwatchtim
Tim Evans
4 months
Rep. Jim Lucas shows his gun to kids at Statehouse. Yes, he's allowed to carry one there because lawmakers are special. via @indystar
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@MayorClif @IndyPedCrisis Was the officer not in control of his vehicle? I'm confused about how hitting a bicyclist on the other side of the street could be "unavoidable."
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When Mike Pence signed the bill to finally allow needle exchange programs in Indiana, he made possession of a syringe a Level 6 felony, punishable by up to 2 1/2 years in prison. Same day.
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@edburmila Also, there is no right to defend property with the use of deadly force. Use of deadly force is reserved for self-defense, which also requires that you not be the instigator of the situation that calls for you to defend yourself.
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@beaukpad FYI delivery (through Kroger app), at least in Indianapolis IS handled by Instantcart.
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I would love to see a consensus that Indianapolis should run its own affairs
@Indy_317_
Indy 🇺🇸 🇺🇦
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@JamesEBriggs @IndyCouncil @JesseForIndy We need consensus builders on both sides of the aisles, not left or right fringe spouting reckless words.
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My only regret is not posting harder. As far as I know, none of my haters even tried to get me fired. Obviously I'm not doing enough.
I quit my job. Please clap.
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Have people ever tried asking a child not to do something instead of silently seething
@ItsSamG
Sam G
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I’ve had restaurant meals (plural!) disrupted by children literally playing hide and go seek under my table while their parents pretended not to notice but you don’t think I get an opinion about this? Nah baby that’s not how participating in society works either
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What a great article on @JesseForIndy 's political vision for Indianapolis. I endorse every word
@socialistcall
The Call
2 months
Indianapolis City Councilor Jesse Brown ( @JesseForIndy ), a DSA member, has already attracted a lot of attention for fighting against the GOP, even when that upsets Democratic leaders. Brown sat down with The Call to talk about how he got here.
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@AshleeMBoyer True. Even on desktop (and while using a big monitor), I've found that increasing text size quickly renders most apps and websites unusable.
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I hope the "blue no matter who" people are ready to do some serious canvassing, bc young people ain't doing it.
@JesseForIndy
jesseforindy.bsky.social
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Worth reading this whole thread. I only won my campaign thanks to many, passionate, hardworking young volunteers. Haven't met a young person in months willing to so much as pick up the phone for Biden.
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@lauren_wilford I'm glad you were able to help yourself but this is toxic af for other people's nervous systems. It is okay to keep your thoughts to yourself.
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@ClwnPrncCharlie This isn't funny
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I wonder how many people have lost their jobs because they lack reliable access to transportation. I'm guessing it's a lot more than one or two
@libsinthewild
Libs in the Wild
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@AndrwHouse @thesebadlands @JesseForIndy Multiple business in Bripp during the construction of the red line. Those that didn’t close lost considerable business and had their livelihoods severely impacted. These projects are unnecessary and we’re not going to stop driving our personal vehicles
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@jackcalifano (2) Some people just ARE more sensitive to the stresses of the current moment. They are the canaries in the coal mine. Not having a totally different experience, just hitting their limit harder and faster.
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@Rrrrnessa If this is the US and the employer is covered by the ADA, the employer is legally obligated to engage in an interactive process to find a reasonable accommodation. This isn't an entitlement. This is exactly what the law protects.
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Best episode yet. I encourage everyone who is interested in reforming or eliminating the institution of work to give this podcast a listen.
@fivefourpod
5-4 Podcast
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This week’s case is Toyota v. Williams, where the Court questioned whether a woman with severe carpal tunnel syndrome is technically “disabled” under the law.
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@PatrickTShep I think I agree with what you're saying, and I think we should start by refraining from using the phrase "paper members." They're members. They gave their likely hard-earned cash to join an org that represents their values. We should value them.
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IU grad students are striking. Let's show them our support. ✊🏻
@IndianaGrads
Indiana Grad Workers Coalition
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We are organizing in a right-to-work state against a hostile administration. We are humbled by the donations to our Strike Fund. If you are able, your donations will help us keep fighting to make history at Indiana University.
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Direct action gets the goods!
@IndianaGrads
Indiana Grad Workers Coalition
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Striking works: After 3 years of petitions, marches, pickets, and a 1200 worker strike, IU has announced they will #EndTheFees and raise minimum stipends by $6000. But the fight is still on until we really get a seat at the table: UNION OR STRIKE! #IUONSTRIKE22
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Zach Adamson is on the record as waiting until AFTER the May 2 primary to close the loophole allowing companies receiving tax breaks to evade the $18 minimum wage. Why the wait?
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@cyreejarelle I think people didn't like feeling responsible for the lives of other people, and masking requirements served as an uncomfortable reminder. Now that most all requirements have been removed, people feel like they get a pass for doing what they wanted to do all along.
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@CressNC And how do you think they'd feel if they saw your tweet? I would be mortified. This is a harsh profession, but it doesn't have to be. I don't find your response gracious in the least.
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Also striking is how entitled older (white) women, in particular, can be towards younger women's bodies. Really fucking sicken me how casually she goes to rip the phone out of her hand and put her arms around her.
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@mateosfo I agree that we can’t wait for a perfect system to provide the necessities of daily living. However, I have to strenuously object to the idea that capitalism is not a system to be torn down.
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I drove right by here, right around this time this morning. Our roads are terrifying and deadly. We need safer transportation options, now.
@WTHRcom
WTHR.com
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One person was killed and two people, including a child, were taken to hospitals after a crash near 21st Street and Shadeland Avenue.
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Note that under IN's new law, the recorder of this video could ALSO be arrested (and would likely get his ass kicked) by police.
@FilmThePoliceLA
Film The Police LA
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I see the NYPD is wilding again.
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@The_Acumen For most of us, there's no "creating" the people we want to be (at least not without limit). We are limited by our material resources and what our material conditions will allow. For us, transcending class and race and sex will require a remaking of society, not just ourselves.
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@DSASocMaj Kinda simplistic and bad faith isn't it, when B&R just proposed some major cuts? What I get from this post that SMC voted for the cuts they wanted, and others didn't. Why are you framing this as "Saving" vs "Spending" when we all know the devil is in the details?
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@prisonculture Where do I start? My current understanding is that the ideology of white USians is individualism, which allows us to avoid guilt and responsibility for all collective and systemic failures.
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Democracy at work, job protections, and bargaining power > dictatorship of the boss, at-will employment, and dictated pay and working conditions. Every fucking time.
@UnionDrip
Dripped Out Trade Unionists
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a few of the reasons I go hard for unions
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@jackcalifano (3) And of course, the pressures of capitalism cause mental illness like depression and anxiety. These are real conditions, and the people who suffer from them are capable of understanding their cause.
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“They’re gonna force us to ride the bus”
@thor_benson
Thor Benson
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I think about this Onion article a lot when I'm on this website
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@Starbucks And use it to talk to your coworkers about joining the union 🥰
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@thesebadlands
MK
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@blackfatqueer Also, when it's used colloquially, it doesn't refer true "breed." All short haired dogs of a certain size and head shape are called pits, whether they truly are or not.
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Yeah, I don't have time to play with people who are still defending Israel or think that assaulting a student who is speaking out about the 40,000 Palestinians who have been heartlessly slaughtered. Please get fucked.
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The definition of "terrorist" now includes dead children, dead and unarmed civilians, and peaceful student protestors.
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@SupernovaMomma I think it's probably a reaction to the authoritarian parenting style of our parents/grandparents combined with societal coddling of white children under white supremacy.
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The game is rigged > the system is broken
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@The_Acumen What this thread said to me is that Beyonce is embracing the liberal ideal of becoming whatever you want to become, regardless of race (transcending race). She's saying there is no where she doesn't belong because she can be whatever she wants to be.
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@beaukpad If you're not sure if your local grocery handles curbside themsves, or if they contract with Instantcart, I recommend just placing a curbside order and chatting up the person who brings it out to your car. They will know the situation on the ground at their store.
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Like this if you live in Indy and you love public schools
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Man, I had a tough childhood too but I didn't singlehandedly wreck a $44 billion dollar company
@esjesjesj
evan loves worf
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I am losing my mind that Don Lemon looked at Elon right in the face and basically said “gonna cry?”
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@prisonculture Placing blame comforts them and allows them to go back to ignoring reality
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You're a lawyer, you know that that is battery, yet you feel entitled to do it anyway. The lawyers are not alright.
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Counterpoint: you should have boundaries with your therapist. Boundaries are healthy. You're not required to put everything on the table for discussion and critique.
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I cannot deal with the small-mindedness of people who believe this the best we can achieve.
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I don't post gore because it is cheap and it devalues human life. However, I need you all to know that this week they have lured starving people into a massacre and flattened a hostage with a tank. If you've been too afraid to speak so far, we need you now.
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@AGToddRokita You don't care about girls' sports, and you won't stop there. We refuse to go back.
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@JesseForIndy @FreemanForIndy But trolling families who grieve for their dead loved ones is just fine
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