Chilltown Blues

One big reason why Mamdani continues to connect with NYC residents, even amid the manufactured hysteria slandering his campaign: The average rent in New York City is $3,811, making the income required for rent to be affordable in the city at $152,440. This figure is $91,140 above the median wage.

"Chino's Book": Chilltown rapper Constant Flow's latest is ode to hip hop's Puerto Rican Superhero Toed line between Jersey and NYC

"Earlier this year, CF released 'Chino’s Book' — partly an attempt to come to terms with the loss of a trailblazer. CF was introduced to the artist whose nicknames included the 'Puerto Rican Superhero' of hip-hop by his gone-too-soon best friend."
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I'm Sakher — and this is my photo.
Reem and I try so hard to keep this account safe, respectful, and within every rule…
But even with all our care, our previous accounts were shut down.
This account is all we have left our only lifeline
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Let’s talk about ICE. This post is long, but it’s worth reading to understand how to protect your right to privacy.

It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.

Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown.

BREAKING: Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown.

I just want to see a long, uncrowded street and walk around without seeing any destruction or tents.

Every church should be doing this, and if your church isn’t, you’re at the wrong church.

Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwest Jamaica this week near the coastal town of Black River, which the government has described as “ground zero.”

"Melissa came ashore just west of (Black River) on Tuesday, leaving up to 90% of all structures in (the Jamaican town) without roofs as it snapped power lines and toppled concrete structures."

I don’t know what else to say anymore…
Days are passing, and I haven’t received a single donation.
Maybe people got tired of my pain — but I’m still here, still trapped in the same nightmare.
I lost everything. My home, my health, my peace.
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More than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents ProPublica uncovered that Americans have been kicked, dragged, and detained for days.

Kristi Noem swears that ICE is not detaining or arresting US citizens. This couldn't be further from the truth.

Our friends at @propublica.org found that more than 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents during the first nine months of Trump's second administration.

"Chino's Book": Chilltown rapper Constant Flow's latest is ode to hip hop's Puerto Rican Superhero Toed line between Jersey and NYC

"Earlier this year, CF released 'Chino’s Book' — partly an attempt to come to terms with the loss of a trailblazer. CF was introduced to the artist whose nicknames included the 'Puerto Rican Superhero' of hip-hop by his gone-too-soon best friend."
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I’m tired. I’m doing everything I can, but nothing seems enough anymore.I don’t have any options left—only this space,and you.
Today,I need to raise $80 just to get through. Maybe four people can split it. Please… if you can,don’t look away.
Even hope feels expensive these days.
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I’m exhausted.
Not just tired — completely broken.
For two years I’ve been trying to survive war after war, loss after loss
I’ve lost my home, my health, my peace, my future… and the little strength I had left.
Now the bombs are falling again
More words in the first comment⬇️
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Sudan's paramilitary killed hundreds at a hospital in Darfur, residents and aid workers say Sudan's paramilitary forces have reportedly killed hundreds at a hospital, including patients, after seizing the provincial capital of North Darfur.

"(A) researcher with Human Rights Watch said that footage coming out of el-Fasher 'reveals a horrifying truth: the Rapid Support Forces feel free to carry out mass atrocities with little fear of consequences.'"

I don’t know how much more we can take…
The war never really stopped.
The bombs are falling again, the hunger is back, and the borders are closed once more.
We are trapped — again.
I’m so tired. My body is weak. My heart hurts.
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Federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour.

Multiply by 40 & subtract out rent, utilities, phone, transportation, medicine, clothing, healthcare & see what’s left for food.

Show your work.

Working poor people need food assistance b/c employers steal their grocery money to benefit shareholders.

#SNAP

Help Architect in Gaza Feed Family & Rebuild This fundraiser is hosted by my friend Leonie in the UK as we cannot access this platform in Gaza. She will forward donations to me and I trust her to do this.

I need your help to cover the costs of treatment and food. Any donation can help me and my family.😔
Thank you to anyone who offers us a helping hand.🙏💔

Please don't ignore this. Reposting, quoting, and even donating can help us.🙏😢
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I’ve lived through two years of hell — and I’m still not free.
I lost everything in this war: my home, my health, my peace.
I’m not just tired… I’m completely broken.
But I’m still here, still trying to survive, still trying to help my family.
More talk in the first comment⬇️⬇️
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My daily struggle is to provide for my family and meet our basic needs. 💔
Any contribution helps put food on our table and keep us safe 🕊
We urgently need $110 for my family.
Your support means hope, stability, and dignity.🥹

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You're absolutely right about that point. But for many POC living in the US, with no money, no connections, no power, the reality is they live in constant fear, no matter if it’s a Dem or GOP president, legal or not. That’s why we rarely join protests, speak up, or post anything.

Support Haya and Family of 6 in Gaza Support Haya and Family of 6 in Gaza

I've been talking to Haya on WhatsApp and she is depressed and frightened because of the lack of donations since Bluesky banned her account. Her family (including her cat Samih) needs food, medication and funds to winter-proof the tent.

Please share and donate if u can

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Election season post: progressive ride looking rough On local election and why inequality's so persistent broadly

On why the most equitable causes rarely get progress.
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‘The ruins of our homes and lives:’ Return to north Gaza fraught with loss for tens of thousands Amid a fragile ceasefire, displaced Palestinians returning to Gaza City are finding their homes systematically destroyed, facing a landscape of total rubble and a desperate lack of shelter, which has…

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to Gaza City only to discover their homes have been intentionally razed by Israeli forces. Available in EN and ES.