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This is what I try to always tell people: food banks can do way more with your money than you can, due to bulk buying deals. And they can do way, way more with your money than with the canned goods you didn’t want to eat

The truth is: humans don't generally enjoy diversity. We prefer people who are like us, sound like us, love what we love. We really like it when they agree with us, but we are better when they don't. Sameness may attract you, but difference makes you stronger.

Seattle friends: the race for mayor is extremely close. Ballots can be cured until Nov. 24 at 4:30 p.m.

Please go check your #vote:
voter.votewa.gov/portal2023/l...

Giant ancient field microscope for geologists to examine soil. /s

The people have spoken, and they have said [USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST]

this is such a good song. love me some #WinnepegWeakerthans

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Wanna to go to a virtual No Kings rally that focuses on healthcare (with a side of "vaccines are good, actually" and "eugenics is bad, actually")?

Organized by disabled folks who can't go to an in-person event.

Join Saturday at 2:30pm Pacific time, zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8467741742...

YouTube simulcast for the #NoKings 2 Virtual Rally on Zoom!
(Many, many thanks to the organizers for putting this together.)

www.youtube.com/live/QtM3Ghr...

Can't make it in-person to a No Kings protest? Here are 2 alternatives:
1) Write/send letters to voters in consequential elections via @votefwd.bsky.social - votefwd.org/campaigns
2) Attend a virtual #NoKings rally via Zoom, organized by @rubyslippahs.bsky.social - www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Want a fast and easy way to make your Indigenous Peoples Day impactful for years to come?

I made this list of 100+ Indigenous Voices who post daily about our lives, our truths, and our fight. Easily auto-follow all 🪶

Come honor these beautiful Native voices!

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!

The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/

Photo of a Black-capped Chickadee by Chad Hordewel. A speech bubble from the bird's mouth says "Hi, I'm gijigijigaaneshiinh"

🪶 In the Ojibwe language, the word for chickadee is gijigijigaaneshiinh. To hear it pronounced (it sounds really cool) visit ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/m...

Snuggle your babies, hug your kids, appreciate your partner, love your people, and be grateful for each day of health you’re fortunate enough to have.

Today, a thread to honor and celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay.
The world is so big, so there will be a second and maybe a third part.
We will begin with Zuni weaver We’wha (1849-1896).

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Jane Goodall was one of a few people to earn a PhD without an undergraduate degree.

It was thought that her lack of formal academic training would allow her to remain unbiased by traditional thought and study the chimps with an open mind.

It worked. ❤️

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

Tonight, Bay Area!!

Well said Kevin

National Weather Service logo, which includes the full name "NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE", and decorative elements like a cloud and lightning bolt.

NWS is hiring! Additional top-priority hiring efforts for mission-critical positions have been posted on USAJobs.gov! Openings for Hydrologist positions (1315 series) were posted TODAY. Many of these positions are great opportunities for first-time hires into the NWS. Spread the word!

A white on black typewritten note that reads: you made it through another week. it was a hard one, and we saw how hard you tried. we're proud of you. stay safe, sleep well, be kind. With a doodle of a sleeping fox

😴 gnbsky

For all my pals who can’t see the stars tonight

I think it's a waste of time to spend your time on social media yelling at people who have the exact same level of power that you do to change the world which is to say very little.

It IS a good use of your time to enlist other people into actions and projects you would like them to join with you.

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The Gulf’s trillion-dollar AI dream has a water problem Tech giants are pouring oil riches into Middle East data centers as water scarcity threatens digital ambitions.

“To put this in perspective, a single 1-megawatt data center consumes as much as 25.5 million liters of water annually. That’s enough to meet the daily water needs of 300,000 people, making each facility equivalent to the water demands of a small city.”

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WeTransfer just changed their TOS giving themselves permission to train AI on any content you transfer and produce derivative works based on content you transfer that they are allowed to monetize and you are not allowed payment for.

Stop using WeTransfer.

Watercolor: acanthus-like flowers that start green, move into yellow, and end in reds. Words by thee Audre Lorde: Do not be misled into passivity either by a false security (they don't mean me) or by despair (there's nothing we can do). Each of us must find our work and do it.

Comrade card for 7/14/2025.

Reposting with alt text:

There is currently an NWS flash flood warning in effect for all five boroughs of NYC.

A photo of cat sitting in some Venetian blinds they have just destroyed with the text JOY DIVISION at the top and UNKNOWN PLEASURES at the bottom

This might be my favourite cat meme of 2025 so far

"Luis" has picked cherries for 12 years. He says things get harder every year as the pay is not increasing. Plus there are seasons seasons where the fruit is not good. However he is skilled at this work, so he keeps on doing it to feed his family. #WeFeedYou