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MAP 1| States with the most Catholic hospital beds Percentage of staffed acute care hospital beds that are in Catholic facilities ranging from 20-46%

Many people dismissed the announcement Catholic hospitals will ban gender-affirming care nationwide under the assumption that there will be other options. In reality, Catholic hospitals make up as much 46% of options in some states. This map is 2020, prior to Trump’s assault on safety net hospitals.

Every "pro-trans" step the catholic church hierarchy takes is symbolic.

Meanwhile, where they actually have power and control their policies remain relentlessly transphobic.

When a trans woman first accused Jeffrey Epstein of rape, the media mocked her - LGBTQ Nation The New York Post called her a "man" and a "gender-bend shocker."

"One of the first people to make public allegations against now-deceased billionaire child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was Ava Cordero, a transgender Latina woman. Cordero, a model, was transphobically mocked in the media after she filed an October 2007 lawsuit"

Feminism 5: the forcefemming

they finally did it. they invented a machine that can't run doom.

Piper Smith @/yourfriendpiper abused my partner for 5 months. This is posted with their consent

This is my partner, Piper's survivor

Piper (‪"yourfriendpiper") abused her last partner (cornering, shouting at, isolating, triangulating, repeatedly pressing or violating boundaries, etc) and repeatedly manipulated and lied to those of us around her. She knows her ex called her an abuser and is DARVOing because we all cut her off.

It really is funny that Piper extracted a "I don't want to call you out" from her survivor and then, like so many fucking abusers, thought this meant she could go on the attack DARVOing freely against everyone who sided with said survivor and the survivor would be quiet:

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ah the discrete charm of a 6 hour shift of heavy labor in 100 degree heat

Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.

Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19

...Anas Al-Shaأنس الشريف @AnasAlSharifo Follow This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings. Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my people, ever since I opened my eyes to life in the alleys and streets of the Jabalia refugee camp. My hope was that Allah would extend my life so I could return with my family and loved ones to our original town of occupied Asqalan (Al-Majdal). But Allah's will came first, and His decree is final. I have lived through pain in all its details, tasted suffering and loss many times, yet I never once hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification-so that Allah may bear witness against those who stayed silent, those who accepted our killing, those who choked our breath, and whose hearts were unmoved by the scattered remains of our children and women, doing nothing to stop the massacre that our people have faced for more than a year and a half.

I entrust you with Palestine—the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace. Their pure bodies were crushed under thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart and scattered across the walls. I urge you not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you. Be bridges toward the liberation of the land and its people, until the sun of dignity and freedom rises over our stolen homeland. I entrust you to take care of my family. I entrust you with my beloved daughter Sham, the light of my eyes, whom I never got the chance to watch grow up as I had dreamed. I entrust you with my dear son Salah, whom I had wished to support and accompany through life until he grew strong enough to carry my burden and continue the mission.

I entrust you with my beloved mother, whose blessed prayers brought me to where I am, whose supplications were my fortress and whose light guided my path. I pray that Allah grants her strength and rewards her on my behalf with the best of rewards. I also entrust you with my lifelong companion, my beloved wife, Umm Salah (Bayan), from whom the war separated me for many long days and months. Yet she remained faithful to our bond, steadfast as the trunk of an olive tree that does not bend -patient, trusting in Allah, and carrying the responsibility in my absence with all her strength and faith. I urge you to stand by them, to be their support after Allah Almighty. If I die, I die steadfast upon my principles. I testify before Allah that I am content with His decree, certain of meeting Him, and assured that what is with Allah is better and everlasting.

O Allah, accept me among the martyrs, forgive my past and future sins, and make my blood a light that illuminates the path of freedom for my people and my family. Forgive me if I have fallen short, and pray for me with mercy, for I kept my promise and never changed or betrayed it. Do not forget Gaza... And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance. Anas Jamal Al-Sharif 06.04.2025 This is what our beloved Anas requested to be published upon his martyrdom. 17:25 10 Aug 25 1.2M Views 21.2K Reposts 1,864 Quotes 43.9K Likes 3,506 Bookmarks

From Twitter, here is what Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif wrote to be shared with us on his death. Israel targeted Al Jazeera's tent near Shifa hospital with an airstrike, killing Anas, four of his colleagues, and two other people. x.com/AnasAlSharif...

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How to Become an Activist, According to a Long-time Twin Cities Organizer Exclusive interview with Twin Cities Coalition for Justice lead organizer Jae Yates

If we do not stand with those of us who are producing works considered fringe by society, then we will all be next in line, and eventually there will be no one left to speak for us. The only way forward is liberation from censorship, poverty, and bigotry for all of us – not just a few.

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The solution is simple – we must universally stand with those who are oppressed by those in power, and we must remove fascists from our spaces with every bit of effort we have. We have to stand with the freaks, those most glossed over in our communities, or they will come for us next.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

At the same time, fascist figureheads are pushing far-right content repeatedly without any such pushback or prohibition from the same companies censoring queer works. This is deliberate, as the erasure of queer people involves the resurgence of a hyper-conservative social morality.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

No hierarchical body, especially not those controlling the sole means many have to pay their bills and stay alive, should have control over what media people produce and why. Unequivocally, no one is harmed by the production of fictional content involving taboo topics. No one should censor it.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

For many, it is a way to process trauma that they’ve previously survived. For others, it’s a way to explore complicated themes that are designed to help others who have borne witness to these events in real life. This content is not made to harm survivors; it is made to help and inform them.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

Censorship as another weapon against the marginalized is absolutely unacceptable. Adult fiction, especially including taboo topics banned by Itch like rape or incest is important to defend no matter how “gross” it may seem.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

We have linked to each creator we spoke to that wanted additional attention. Please check out what they’ve produced, buy their games and art and stories where available, and give them support.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

Some even began working towards long-term solutions, like creating alternative platforms to host their content. Others joined the fight in pushing against payment processors, wanting to do something to protect their livelihoods.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

But they also told us how the community immediately banded together. People worked to support each other, sharing their content in underground networks while doing whatever they can to uplift and provide community to folk who were most targeted by these bans.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

We spoke to over two dozen creators who use Itch, each reporting a variety of harms brought by these bans. Some report having their careers threatened, others report immense isolation, while others even mention being at risk of homelessness because of this.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

Following our reporting, members of the community began exerting the same pressure on Stripe, pushing them to allow Itch to host the legal content its allowed for years.

But the campaign didn’t stop, with each bit of news escalating it. In the process of writing this article, TNN received a response from payment processor Stripe, signalling that they did not approve of adult content. The community immediately pushed back.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

However, they still kept pushing, including pressuring companies like Riot Games to work to censor any community outrage. @acvalens.net reported how many users experienced representatives yelling at them, shouting insults and harmful accusations at each person eliciting pressure.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

This has gotten some level of success. Visa and MasterCard both denied having any role in this censorship in an effort to distance themselves from the Australian group prompting this. Customer service lines were stalled, and they were left floundering.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

Immediately, creators and their fans began calling payment processors non-stop, writing how-to guides on the best way to get through to people and to disrupt customer service representatives’ time and energy, pushing for executives’ awareness.

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

Itch initially said they were going to deindex every single 18+ game from their storefront, while still trying to play both sides by giving the community winks and nudges on how to best push back. The community was not pleased at Itch.