I once saw 4 homeless guys sitting in a semi circle in the back of a deserted parking lot in the middle of a Sunday having more fun than all the wealthy people I've ever worked for have for years on their big beautiful lawns.

Nation Can't Believe It On Harvard's Side

I firmly believe in balance in all aspects of life. That's why I set aside time every week to be miserable and avoid self-improvement.

The most important thing is to know what is the most important thing.

Female bonobos keep males in check with solidarity Females team up to maintain power in their societies

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💥 BREAKING: American Express shareholders voted to reject an anti-DEI proposal at their annual meeting today, tally TBD.

Amex: "We Embrace Diversity"

"We Stand for Equity and Inclusion: We are committed to rewarding and providing opportunities for colleagues equitably, based solely on merit"

Any manuals out there on how to live under a totalitarian regime? Not joking.
This wasn't on my bingo card.

Before folks overreact to headlines about the judge’s ruling in the Khalil case, please note that (1) it was an immigration judge (IJ), not a federal district court; and (2) the IJ had no power to consider Khalil’s constitutional objections.

This particular decision was a fait accompli.

It's getting so hard to read the news. Am I overreacting? Does it matter? God save the USA.

So many people are asking what to do? Mentors and people I follow have been silent. I'm not pointing any fingers. I don't think anyone on earth is (or should be) an expert on surviving dictatorship.

Hope some angry old guy who loses his SS benefits goes Luigi on a MF

Trigger warning:
more human rights abuses by the US Govt

There have been numerous reports in my international house sitting club of foreign travelers being detained when leaving the US. One young man from Germany has reported inhumane conditions and torture. He is still being held.

Classic gaslighting. It's always the other person's fault and responsibility, not the perpetrator's.

I'm so upset

I'm so fucking upset

What's going on in the world today has forced me to look deeply at all the hateful things I've said and done in my life.
Nobody is perfect... but at the end of the day.. THEY NOT LIKE US.

A friend who works on a Native American reservation shared yesterday:

"We lost 7 good, hardworking people in my small government office of less than 30 people last week. What is happening isn’t normal... It’s a very sad time to be a gov employee..."

To all personnel: At the direction of Agency leadership, the USAID headquarters at the Ronald Reagan building in Washington, D.C. will be closed to Agency personnel on Monday, February 3, 2025. Agency personnel normally assigned to work at USAID headquarters will work remotely tomorrow, with the exception of personnel with essential on-site and building maintenance functions individually contacted by senior leadership. Further guidance will be forthcoming.

New — USAID staff received an email just a few minutes ago letting them know HQ would be closed to all personnel Monday. It’s likely some employees will miss the overnight email, show up and be turned away.

It was sent by Gavin Kliger, one of the young guys at DOGE doing Musk’s bidding.

I need a therapy group rn for what's going on in my country

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Immigrants' Rights | American Civil Liberties Union The fundamental constitutional protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status.

This morning I reached 250,000 followers here on Bluesky, which is a gobsmackingly large number for me. Thanks so much for following me; I hope I make your experience in the sky better. To celebrate, I've donated to @aclu.org, which helps defend immigrant rights.

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What accounts/ people on social media
are consistent sources of support and joy for you?

My list off the top of my head:

Iyanla Vanzant
Marc Rebillet
Deion Sanders
@eyegothyme
Mandy Mayhem (@msmandymaycheetham)
Harry Mack
Rylee Prodigy
Aranivah dance culture
Lisa A Romano
@theacegreene