This is the story of how a group of perfectly ordinary neighbors took on one of the worst landlords in New York. And won. Introducing, the Union of Pinnacle Tenants: the short film. Watch the full film: youtu.be/h5dvGKI26ZA

Worth Repeating.......

This is the content I’m here for!

Deidre Lynch@drbibliomane.bsky.social · 22h ago

You can/should read Emily Wilson's latest take on the Odyssey, but I'm logging on to convey my hairdresser's reaction. She was AGHAST that Nolan, with his million $ budget, gave Matt Damon ONLY 6 hair extensions. As a result, his hair did not blow around properly, & that ruined the film for her.

You could grow a spine and do your damn jobs.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Cornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"

Proud that Elias Law Group is helping the Democratic Party fight for voting rights and free and fair elections. news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...

Marc Elias Firm Rebounds as Key DNC Litigator for Midterms

Marc Elias and his firm have reemerged as a top legal adviser for the Democratic National Committee after the party organization cut back work with the prominent elections attorney during the 2024 cam...

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Ethiopian Banna Tribe Stilt Walk TT: @@shirley.films

RFK jr overrode the NIH recommendation for NIAID Director to appoint his own preferred candidate (who applied, but NIH declined to interview), per @politico.com. Institute directors have final say on funding decisions and are critical to the integrity of NIH. 🧵 www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

A lab-leak proponent is in line for Fauci’s old job

Steven Quay is in final vetting to run the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

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Happy Birthday to my favorite President #BarackObama 65 Years Young Today (8/4) Artist: Edwin van den Dikkenberg

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Japanese scientists created a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours—no microplastics left behind. Made from plant-based CMC with salt-sensitive bonds, it breaks into harmless nutrients. [📹 RIKEN CEMS / Univ. of Tokyo] Original post

I made dinner for my abuser a bunch of times. You have to play nice while you're planning your escape so you don't get dead. Max Miller is a textbook abuser.

Imagine a world with no wars. In that world, these would be available to uplift citizens, find new cures, fund the humanities, enrich life.

Adam Kinzinger@adamkinzinger.substack.com · 3d ago

Thread (1 of 5). Time to set the record straight, MAGAs will say “fake news” but it’s not, and the truth is the truth. A thread on US assistance to Ukraine. Total U.S. defense spending from full scale invasion to today: (Feb. 2022–mid 2026) ~$4.2–4.5 trillion Cont...

The timing is literally impossible to ignore.

Mobula Rays aka Devil Rays are an incredible species of oceanic ray. They are highly migratory and can be found in the warm waters of tropical, subtropical and temperate regions around the world. ~ Olivia Hagedoorn IG: allthingsemeraldcoast Pensacola Beach, Florida

Sunrise Reflection at Sears Tower. The start of the day on Friday along the South Branch of the Chicago River.

Trump is lying. WaPo knows he is lying. We all know he is lying. Yet, the Post cannot say it. Support independent prodemocracy media that never backs down from the truth. demdock.com/4w6emld

It's not about one US Senate seat. It's about all of us together. It's about a belief that we can take our government back from the very people who want to monetize us at every turn. The fomentors of inequality. The drivers of war and genocide and apartheid. We get to decide.

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🚨 After 40 years of research, Brazilian scientist Dr. Mariangela Hungria wins the World Food Prize for pioneering a $2 nitrogen-fixing bacteria treatment that replaces costly fertilizers, saves farmers $25 billion annually, and cuts 230 million tons of CO₂ emissions.

Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine has it figured out. I couldn't agree more. Fuck fascism.

I’m registered, are you? This is a quick check.

Monica@softtail65.bsky.social · 4d ago

When we vote, we win! 🗳💙 In the U.S. you must be registered to vote. Have you checked your voter registration recently? Check here: www.vote.org/am-i-registe...

Dr. Fauci was a researcher and an advisor. He could not and did not “mandate” anything. The whole thing is a ridiculous a charade, trying to ruin the life of a man who tried his best to to protect as many people as possible. 😔 TT: @ lucasbean_

🚨Reminder! 🇺🇸 citizens living or studying outside🇺🇸 💢 dual citizens can vote. 💢Never lived in 🇺🇸? You still have the right to vote! 💢Many of y'all even get to vote in local & state elections! If you can - DO IT! 💥 votefromabroad.org literally has all the info you need, check it out. Get registered!

Angela Fobbs@fobbsie.bsky.social · 5d ago

All Americans Abroad can vote in the Midterms. Request your ballot today at votefromabroad.org and vote. Ask for your ballot to be sent to you by email so it arrives on time. The mail from the US is running really slow. #Expat #Vote #America

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As everyone knows, the best humor is the kind you have to explain.

No, it was agree with Trump so I can continue to wallow in power.

3Crows@pamelab52.bsky.social · 6d ago

It was agree with Trump Or be clobbered with blackmail And bullying

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4fuxake@blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 6d ago

Who thinks Dr. Fauci did an awesome job during the pandemic?

Fauci is a hero. The GOP attack dogs are liars and crooks.