this week's post is something i've been thinking about for a long time. it's called "all of us imperfect comrades: or, an army of fuckups cannot lose" margaretkilljoy.substack.com/p/each-of-us...

New at CBS News: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly approved military operations on two vessels early last month that were part of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian supporters including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. www.cbsnews.com/news/netanya...

Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound humanitarian aid boats off Tunisia, sources say

No one was hurt when two vessels that were part of a flotilla bound for Gaza mysteriously caught fire last month.

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As a coalition of billionaires, landlords, and real estate developers invest more than $1.2 million in Bruce Harrell’s re-election, local progressive leaders Pramila Jayapal and Teresa Mosqueda are announcing their endorsements of Katie Wilson.

10 arrested in connection with Texas detention center shooting that was ‘planned ambush,’ U.S. attorney says From July 8 2025

10 arrested in connection with Texas detention center shooting that was 'planned ambush,' U.S. attorney says

A police officer was wounded in a shooting outside of a Texas immigration detention center, where people in black military-style clothing fired at authorities.

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Why not enough food is reaching people in Gaza even after Israel eased its blockade apnews.com/article/aid-...

Why not enough food is reaching people in Gaza even after Israel eased its blockade

International outcry over images of emaciated children and increasing reports of hunger-related deaths have pressured Israel to let more aid into the Gaza Strip.

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The vessel aimed to break the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to the population of Gaza during these particularly hard-hit days of famine caused by Israel. freedomnews.org.uk/2025/07/27/i...

Israeli military intercepts the 'Handala' en route to Gaza - Freedom News

The Freedom Flotilla ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists was stopped in international waters ~ from El Salto ~ Israeli Armed Forces intercepted the vessel Handala off the Palestinian coast at...

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Today = The Int'l. Day of Solidarity w/ Antifascist Prisoners! Please take action today to show your solidarity/support of our imprisoned comrades. Info & suggestions for things you can do: supportantifaprisone... #j25antifa, #freeallantifas

Another great evening to go drop off a ballot! Save this map and send it to 5 friends! Remember #ThisIsYourCity

Gaza is descending into famine and Trump is turning his back on this moral crisis. There is no excuse - ever - to deprive civilians of desperately needed food and water. Trump must press Israel to end this blockade.

Aid agencies warn of Gaza starvation as Israel urged to end blockade | CNN

Humanitarian aid agencies are warning that their staff inside Gaza are starving alongside the civilians they are trying to help

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@margaret.bsky.social how late will you be staying at the a better world as possible anarchist book Fair tomorrow? share.google/AvVYneN6DsxD...

Join us tomorrow in Addison, IL in front of Carneceria Jimenez at 240 W Lake St. for an anti-ICE rally and march

Israel Waging "Fastest Starvation Campaign" in Modern History in Gaza: U.N. Special Rapporteur on Food

Israel Waging “Fastest Starvation Campaign” in Modern History in Gaza: U.N. Special Rapporteur on Food

“The world needs to impose wide-scale sanctions against the state of Israel to force it to end the starvation and genocide of civilians.” More than 100 humanitarian organizations are demanding action...

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The actual Reddit post where @contrapoints.bsky.social addresses the genocide in Gaza and her position on it: www.reddit.com/r/ContraPoin...

From the ContraPoints community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the ContraPoints community

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The family of Cornelius Taylor, a homeless man killed when a bulldozer crushed his tent during an encampment sweep, has sued Atlanta.

Family of a man crushed at an Atlanta homeless encampment sues the city

The family of Cornelius Taylor, a homeless man killed when a bulldozer crushed his tent during an encampment sweep, has sued Atlanta.

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Israeli youths burn their draft orders in Tel Aviv. “We won’t take part in genocide! We won’t serve Apartheid! Resist. Refuse!” Support Israel’s refuseniks www.instagram.com/reel/DMJDHne...

One of the men @jessicaschulberg.bsky.social and I wrote about is Ysqueibel Yonaiquer Peñaloza Chirinos. He came into the U.S. legally, through the CBP One app. His family has worked tirelessly to secure his release from CECOT. Tonight, they got to hug him again. His mother Ydalys shares this video:

Marines and DHS arrest anti-ICE protester after children were spotted in chains at the federal detention center in LA

Our hearts are heavy for the grieving family of Jaime Alanis, who died from injuries sustained during a chaotic raid on Thursday. We will do everything we can to support them. We continue to work with the hundreds of farm worker families navigating the aftermath of this violent raid.

Our staff is on the ground supporting families. Many workers-including US citizens, were held by federal authorities at the farm for 8 hours or more. US citizen workers report only being released after they were forced to delete photos and videos of the raid from their phones. 4/

I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from their 100-year flood map in Texas in response to appeals

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before rushing ...

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The Department of Homeland Security is telling police to treat mundane activities like skateboarding or live-streaming at a protest as "violent tactics." This is disturbing, dangerous, and could easily lead to excessive force against people who are simply exercising their First Amendment rights.

Skateboards and Livestreams: DHS Tells Police That Common Protest Activities Are ‘Violent Tactics’

DHS is urging law enforcement to treat even skateboarding and livestreaming as signs of violent intent during a protest, turning everyday behavior into a pretext for police action.

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Great day to canvass for change! Join us. www.mobilize.us/wilsonforsea...

Katie's Birthday Bash! (& canvass at 3pm) · Wilson for Seattle

Katie's birthday is coming up, and so is the primary! Join us at 6pm at Cafe Red right by the Othello Light Rail Station and meet Katie, have some drinks and snacks, and find out more about the campa...

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“You’ve already felt Wilson’s impact if you or your kid have zipped around the city with a subsidized Orca card… If you’ve had your move-in or late fees capped for your rental apartment, you’ve also benefited from her work.” @thestranger.com www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...

They murdered somebody during one of their raids. They actually did it.

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Volunteer to elect Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor! · Wilson for Seattle on Mobilize

My name is Katie Wilson and I’m running to be your next mayor. I want to bring your power and your voice into City Hall.

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Kelli Refer@kellireef.bsky.social · last yr.

I loved volunteering for @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social at the Wallingford Farmer’s Market. Meridian Park is a great place to talk to folks. If door to door feels intimidating, sign up for a different style of event!

Over 6,000 of you have contributed your time, energy, or dollars to our campaign so far. Now we're in the final stretch before the primary. Come out to our mega canvas on July 12th starting at 3 pm at Othello playground. Stick around for Katie’s birthday party at Cafe Red after!

"[E]ven as Texas rescue crews raced to save lives, FEMA officials realized they needed Noem’s approval before sending those additional assets. Noem didn’t authorize FEMA’s deployment of Urban Search and Rescue teams until Monday..." www.cnn.com/2025/07/09/p...

In Texas flood response, FEMA slowed by Noem’s cost controls | CNN Politics

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and li...

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Reflections on flooding and mutual aid by @margaret.bsky.social substack.com/home/post/p-...

As the Waters Rise

or: revolution as preparedness

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Casey Jaywork@caseyjaywork.bsky.social · last yr.

FEMA missed flood risk in Texas because of climate denial in Congress, lobbying by real estate developers, Trump cuts to funding, and lax state officials who "treat floodplains as a kind of good old boy, kind of wink and nod, [like] it's environmental red tape." @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...

@npr.org Isreal did not "refute" genocide claims; they *denied* them. A refutation involves proof or at least evidence. Thank you for covering this, but please consider a more accurate sub-headline. www.npr.org/2025/07/10/g...