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This is what being a neighbor looks like

You will never regret opposing a war Because wars destroy human beings, and we are meant for more than destruction

It was a wildly circulated image in aftermath of the bombing of the girls' school this weekend. I switched it out, though, because it was giving AI vibes. While not confirmed as AI (as far as I can tell), that's my suspicion. Same essay here, new pic:

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Read this and then call your congresspeople.

You will never regret opposing a war Because wars destroy human beings, and we are meant for more than destruction

I don't hate this war because it wasn't "authorized properly," or because I am not a fan of the specific President waging it. I hate this war because it is a war.

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Sup chat this is Slouching Towards Bethlehem with your boy The Rough Beast, and it looks like today’s stream could be a big one, as some of you might’ve already seen there are rumors going around social media that the hour has come round at last, so we’re gonna get right into it

Refugee released by Border Patrol found dead, sparking outrage Surveillance video obtained by The Post shows Border Patrol agents releasing the partially blind refugee, who went missing for days before being found dead.

"abolish ice" does in fact require defunding the police because they are the same system causing harm.
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Hop in, gatherers. We're doing a relay across the entire country! And it would be really cool if you and your neighbors could be a part of it

Whose big dumb heart decided it would be a good idea to host (at least) 50 gatherings in 50 different states over the course of the next year? Mine. But maybe your big dumb heart wants to be a part of it

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In town hit hard by ICE, this 'abuelita' tries to keep families afloat Life in Baldwin transformed after immigration agents surged into the Twin Cities and nearby towns. Most immigrants are afraid to leave their homes.

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An absolutely gut wrenching story, showing a real hero doing what she can to help people. We need more people like Denise Flaherty.

I identify wholeheartedly with this!

Whoa. Really touched by Alysa Liu’s reaction to my Olympics essay thewhitepages.net/p/you-too-de...

You know how they fly flags half mast when something sad happens? Could we fly every flag in Wisconsin quadruple mast today? Like, just keep erecting taller and taller flagpoles, all the way up to the sun? HAPPY WE'RE ALMOST RID OF ROBIN VOS DAY, WISCONSIN!

Milwaukee’s Summerfest is the best music festival in the world because it’s the most populist music festival in the world (price, amenities, ease of access, diversity of crowd and artists). That’s true every year, but never more than this absolutely pristine Whoomp/Who Let pairing.

'There's just so much we haven't done yet' Surviving America: A conversation about building community resilience and optimism with organizer, writer and potluck evangelist Garrett Bucks

When I decided to do a series of interviews with smart folks about surviving this current moment in America,
@garrettbucks.bsky.social was one of the first people I wanted to hear from.

We all need some optimism to get us through and he has it, authentically. kemc.substack.com/p/theres-jus...

We will be talking about the bravery and love of Minnesotans for decades But the good people of that state still need your help right now

I honestly don't have any idea what it means for ICE to claim its ending Operation Metro Surge, but here are two things I do know, deep in my heart

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Incredible reporting, Nora. Thank YOU.

With shirts, Froid residents show support for neighbor after Border Patrol arrest The shirts and sweatshirts have also sparked some pushback, highlighting the complicated dynamics around immigration enforcement unfolding in one small Montana town.

Oh my god you all, please read @noramabie.bsky.social 's ongoing reporting about the town of Froid, Montana, the Orozco family, and the national battle over who gets to be considered a neighbor.

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THIS!

"The fact that the left had the massive party with the celebrity cameos helps the MAGA fiction that they are not, in fact, the regime in power, but instead a stalwart group of rebels under siege by a hostile liberal world."

More excerpts (not in order) below:

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A single party won't save us, but a million parties will Considering a halftime show, less as an object of adoration than a blueprint

You know what's cooler than one party? A million parties

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As somebody who thinks about community and “being a good neighbor” a whole bunch, my thoughts on Rocket Mortgage is that they can take their big predatory rocket right into the sun!

Thanks!

We have now spent the past five minutes texting about KID PODIUM

Just texted my wife, STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING, ZOHRAN JUST DID A KID PODIUM NEXT TO HIS PODIUM.

This piece on simple, practical, persistent care and connection is so good.

There’s about six people I read every single word of their {stellar real heartening} writing right now and one of them is @garrettbucks.bsky.social.

(Plus PNW friends, he’s coming our way this month!)

this is super kind, thank you!

sue, it was incredible!

Seven reasons why hosting a silly little potluck (or game night, or porch hang, or book club, or group hike) is essential to defeating fascism Honestly, I don't think we'll win if you don't

Everybody's telling you to build community! And they're right, but not just bc it's good to be less lonely or bc you need a distraction from fascism. It is, in fact, how we win!

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Joy alchemists The lessons in rooting for a struggling team, the desire in fandom to be bigger than ourselves, and the hope of community.

Related:

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