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Powerful read and reminder that authoritarianism isn’t a sudden shift. We’re watching it right now. Listen to those who came before us. Pay attention to ALL horrific abuses, especially the ones that don’t affect you. Remember silence gives them power. Be loud. Don’t comply. #Resist!

The US is being terrorized by a domestic terror organization called ICE.

They are going door-to-door. They are stealing and kidnapping people. They have killed over 30 people so far.

We are being terrorized by the US government and what you have to do first is acknowledge it.

Really good arguments ab how #AssistedSuicide harms marginalized folks, like the #Disability community, from the Center for Racial & Disability Justice. #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights 💜

Want to help make sure IL doesn’t pass a law like this? Visit www.10MinutesADay.org
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Hey, hoping #Medsky can help me out or anyone researching this 😆
Looking for a paper I read on mitochondrial dysfunction that described a sort of cascade failure in the organelle walls or something. They get folded wrong then pass the bad folds to the next one?
Thanks!
#SpecialInterest #MECFS

TW: Animal Abuse
The cognitive dissonance and Othering most people maintain to justify meat eating is wild.
I did for years. I haven't unlearned all of it. I'm not some "perfect vegan," but I do know that harming others harms ourselves, and seeing torture like this should break anyone's heart

TW: Animal Abuse
I feel so much better in so many ways no longer supporting this systemic harm.
Any step you can take to reduce suffering in the world is a step worth taking. A vegetarian (or vegan!!) holiday is a beautiful way to celebrate.

Feds told Oregon grocers they couldn’t offer 10% off to SNAP recipients, so they got creative The honor system is in place at three Oregon stores, now offering discounts to all who need it.

After federal rules nixed their plans to offer food-insecure people a discount, I found three Oregon grocery stores that are using the honor system to help SNAP recipients. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/business/202...

Portland, the clocks have fallen back, the leaves are falling too, and we’re starting to break out the things that keep us warm. It’s been a really long year, and we have all been in it, going hard, pushing back against this regime with all of our strength.

Watching the plants pull back into the

Food costs are climbing, and support programs like SNAP and WIC face uncertainty.

Physicians Committee @dietitianxavier.bsky.social shares 40+ affordable, nourishing plant-based recipes built around staples like beans, lentils, tofu, rice, and oats.

www.pcrm.org/news/40-budg...

Good Morning, News: Judge Once Again Pauses Portland National Guard Deployment, Terrible Polls Haunt GOP Before Election Day, and Trump Ordered to Pay SNAP Benefits If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps...

Judge puts yet another pause on National Guard troops in Portland, GOP haunted by absolutely *terrible* polls before election day, and Trump ordered to pay SNAP benefits (but... but... what about his ballroom and golden toilet??) It's GOOD MORNING, NEWS! 👋🗞️

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration is still temporarily barred from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, for at least another five days while she reviews the case and signaled that her final ruling may extend the restriction indefinitely. Thank you, Judge Immergut!

Sharing for all to spend their $$ wisely with companies that care about Americans and democracy.

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'We're Shutting It Down': Coordinated Economic Blackout Set For Nov. 25 - Dec. 2 Blackout The System is calling for a nationwide boycott, urging participants to not work or spend money from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2.

#Pinks #ProudBlue

I made a post where some were unaware when the next ECONOMIC BLACKOUT was:

The Largest Blackout Ever:
November 25 - December 2

This is filled with GREAT info. Check it out: ⬇️

This is me hearing about this.

$5mil is about $6.50 per SNAP recipient.
Oregon normally gets about $140mil monthly ($185 per)
WTF is Kotek thinking?

Lots of wrong information coming from the Trump administration on SNAP "running out of money November 1" and the SNAP contingency fund.

The truth is:
1) It *can* be used to cover SNAP benefits during a shutdown.
2) It actually *must* be used to cover SNAP benefits during a shutdown.

Let's dig in.

What’s draining tax dollars isn’t SNAP, it’s corporate welfare and billionaire tax breaks.

FACT: Even people working two jobs still need SNAP.

Where’s the outrage about that?!

#Resist

Do NOT accept

Slide 1. SNAP was designed as a safeguard, a guarantee that no one would go hungry.

Slide 2. How SNAP Funding Works SNAP runs on a four-step system: Forward Funding: Congress approves funding in advance. State Administration: States determine eligibility. Monthly Distribution: EBT cards are loaded each month. Federal Reimbursement: The federal government pays states back and cover half of the administrative costs.

Slide 3. Who Benefits right now Shutdowns aren’t accidents. They’re sabotage. Trump demanded cuts to healthcare—then shut it all down when Congress refused. This isn’t about “waste.” It’s about holding families hostage for power.

Slide 4. What Needs to Change, We the people, can fix this. Automatic funding renewals Multi-year SNAP budgets Emergency reserves Pay for workers—not shutdowns No pay for Congress during crises

Holding families hostage for power? SNAP makes sure no one goes hungry. Change is needed so this never happens again.

1 in 8 Americans rely on SNAP…

i made a helpful reference

That awkward moment when the AltGov is more trusted than the actual Gov and not blocked.

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ICE boosts weapons spending 700% A Popular Information investigation reveals tens of millions in new ICE spending on guns, chemical weapons, and explosives.

ICE increased weapons spending by 700% — including purchases of chemical weapons and guided missile warheads.

ICE was always going to be Trump’s private military to deploy domestically against Americans.

Pay attention.

NO KINGS DAY tomorrow. And with this… I’ll say goodnight. (Sinister Affirmations) #witchsky #pagan #NOKINGS

#mayday #indivisible #50501
#RefuseFascism #NoKings #freedc
#resist #freedc #wakeupamerica
#Federaltakeover #policestate
#firstamendmentrights #freespeech
#music #musicfestivals

Rapeblicans are destroying our country/democracy!!
#RESIST ✊

If you plan to protest this weekend - or even any other upcoming peaceful protest - Smart tips for #NoKings on Oct 18.

#Resistance #Resist #NoKings #NoKingsDay

(Not an endorsement of No Kings, just helpful info for those participating)