Indiana also has rock bottom minimum wage

Rep. Jermaine Johnson@drjljohnson.bsky.social · 4h ago

South Carolina has no state minimum wage. The floor is still $7.25 an hour. Two parents working full time at that wage bring home $30,160 a year combined, before taxes. That is not enough to cover rent, groceries, and childcare. You are not the problem. The wage is. #NewSC #JohnsonSkardon

thanks for serving our country, we deported your mom

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 7h ago

President Donald Trump’s administration has detained more than 50 spouses and parents of U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families, an AP investigation has found.

TAMARA PLANS BUILDING TEN STORY PLEASURE PALACE IN BACKYARD USING COMMON HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS

FinTwitter@fintwitter.bsky.social · 5h ago

SPACEX PLANS MOON FACTORIES POWERED BY HUMANOID ROBOTS

nope, it was csam!

Apple temporarily removes Telegram from the App Store over child sexual abuse material

Apple temporarily removed Telegram from its App Store due to child abuse content by one user. The app is already restored, but Telegram criticized the move as excessive, questioning if Apple would app...

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daniel sieradski@self.agency · yesterday

so russia — war criminal, internationally sanctioned russia — accused telegram of facilitating terrorism and issued an international warrant for its ceo's arrest and apple took telegram out of the app store because...it believes russia and complies with the russian government's demands??

I wouldn’t notice if AI disappeared Next

Ayo@darrylayo.bsky.social · 19h ago

Guys like this don’t realize that they are the freak

How about every time the government has to order workers back to work for the sake of the "national public interest," the CEOs of the companies they work for have to go to jail for a year, as punishment for being so bad at their jobs that they created strike conditions at such a crucial industry.

Canadian employers urge Carney to stop some strikes before they begin

Employers are urging Mark Carney’s government to allow the labour minister to preemptively limit strike action in some sectors. Read here

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Cool, adding "making cis dudes uncomfortable" to the list of things that will get you suspended if you are trans

Karrid 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️@karrid.myatproto.social · yesterday

Well, it appears that, sometime in the last 17 hours, Gwen Pepperoni was suspended for the crime of pointing out Ken Jennings' transphobia.

Hi, can you like/comment if you can see this? Yall, we can help 100 people at this one link. I'm not asking for one-off donations, but a small, sustainable pledge. Can you click "weekly" on a coffee or a five to help them eat? chuffed.org/project/hope...

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This is in Canada! No! Why? You're supposed to be better than us? 😭

Mr Smith@justice30.bsky.social · yesterday

"Jarrar’s lawyer said his client was innocent and being targeted for speaking against the murder of civilians..." The creep of #fascism www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...

"Jarrar’s lawyer said his client was innocent and being targeted for speaking against the murder of civilians..." The creep of #fascism www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...

Canadian-Palestinian activist charged with terrorism

Palestine and anti-genocide campaigner, Ahmad Hajahmad Jarrar, charged under terrorism laws while pro-Israel rally attendees let off

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Please take a moment today to look on Mohammed & give what you can to save his poor sick daughter. His kids are the light of his life & he suffers so to see them suffer. He relies heavily on our aid. Boost & donate.

Insatiable Antifa Slut@insatiableone.bsky.social · 2d ago

🚨 My little daughter has a heart condition. 💔 Her temperature is 40°C. Born during the war, she has never known peace. We urgently need €280 for treatment. You've been our support Please don't let her suffer. If you can't donate, please share 🙏 Mohammed Jamil Molly Shah ✅ chuffed.org/project/1908...

My life was destroyed by the war in Gaza. I lost my job and was injured. I have no income to feed my children, and I can't afford treatment for my painful teeth. We survive only through your kindness. Every donation, no matter how small, helps my family eat and gives us hope. ❤️ gofund.me/35fdca7d

Neko Case on a certain recently departed musician open.substack.com/pub/nekocase...

IN WHAT FUCKING UNIVERSE?

This last week I was just cookin’ along minding my business when I suddenly found myself quite depressed.

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An urgent humanitarian appeal to save Suad and her child Omar after the war destroyed their lives.

My name is Liz and I reside in the US; Suad has asked me to manage this campaign on her behalf and all funds raised will go directly to her.

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liztism™ 🍉 ليز@lizardry.bsky.social · 2d ago

emergency Soad, a nurse from Gaza, saved many lives through her volunteer work. She lost her family and home and continues to struggle to care for her son Omar, the sole survivor of the genocide Omar's condition is critical; he needs constant care and is losing weight rapidly❤️‍🩹 tinyurl.com/4rdnwyzx

The interview is actually quite interesting and not at all like this. Feels like ragebait.

The Verge@theverge.com · 2d ago

Bluesky's new CEO Toni Schneider on the platform's reputation for being a liberal bubble: "Yes, we definitely want that to change. It is already changing. It certainly wasn’t designed to attract one specific group of people."

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Help Hamza survive

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Micheeel@micheeel.bsky.social · 2d ago

🚨 In the devastated north of Gaza, my wife and I are struggling to survive. My only child is uncertain about tomorrow. We urgently need 380 $ for treatment and healthy food such as vegetables and fruits are all expensive. If you can't donate, please share our story.🤍🙏 tinyurl.com/Help4Hamza

Anyone can be here. All I ask is that I continue to have absolutely no obligation to see or interact with any them 😆

John Scalzi@scalzi.com · 2d ago

I don't really have an objection to the CEO saying Bluesky is open to all; it's kind of his job to do that. But as others have pointed out, the design of the site means it's harder for trolls/bots/chuds *and also* influencers/hypebeasts to get traction. The "bubble" here is actually normal humans.

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sheeven shpielberg 🏳️‍🌈@sheev.calamitousintent.com · 2d ago

substack is an issue because of where the money flows, but generally, wherever you trust 1) their sourcing on this topic; 2) their reporting on this topic; 3) the editorial ideology of the institution. at the core of it, it's about trusting the information and neutrality of the publisher.

"My little brother Hassan used to have a beaming smile. Now, his face bears the scars of painful burns, and every day he suffers. We urgently need $170 for his treatment. Please don't ignore this post. Your donation, or even just sharing, could help save his life. 💔🙏". chuffed.org/project/moh01.

Folks I won’t tell you not to feel your feelings, but this is rage bait. He’s talking about expanding beyond politics into things like live sports.

The Verge@theverge.com · 2d ago

Bluesky's new CEO Toni Schneider on the platform's reputation for being a liberal bubble: "Yes, we definitely want that to change. It is already changing. It certainly wasn’t designed to attract one specific group of people."

DISAPPEARING FOR A DAY MADE ZERO IMPACT TO DONATIONS BECAUSE THEY WERE ALREADY AT ZERO become a recurring donor to ANY CAMPAIGN. some of my families would have nothing without recurring donations. some don't have any. does anyone who can materially help see these reminders of people in dire need?

Dr. Divya (offline 🔔)@divyampersaud.com · 2d ago

Reach still zero, I see. 1. See pinned but don’t share it. I defy you to make an original post with one of the links. 2. Please interact with this. I’m on the verge of deactivating all socials. Imagine: disappearing for a day made zero impact to donations. Because they were already at zero.

we have too many trust fund kids in media telling regular degular people that their tax dollars are supposed to do everything BUT work for them.

USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 2d ago

Opinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.

Please help Abo Jameel & Om Jameel feed their starving family! They still need you.

Memento Mori Povich 🇵🇸❤️‍🔥@paradis3gained.bsky.social · 3d ago

Om jameel:My kids are sending a message to the world: we are not beggars.They have lost something;& their mother suffers from a heart valve condition,&their father was seriously injured in the Gaza war. Hug them with your hearts 200$Life for them&saving them from hunger😭😭 chuffed.org/project/1839...

welp this is how I learned bluesky has a new ceo lol

The Verge@theverge.com · 2d ago

Bluesky's new CEO Toni Schneider on the platform's reputation for being a liberal bubble: "Yes, we definitely want that to change. It is already changing. It certainly wasn’t designed to attract one specific group of people."

What else is there to say, you know what you should do, whether you will is out of my hands. tiny.cc/sayah @pepsffk.bsky.social #fundsky #mutualaid

I can personally vouch for the quality of Emma's work. I'm not in need for a bag (I have too many as it is) but I have crochet earrings she made years ago that have held up brilliantly.

EmmaC she/her@emmzcee.bsky.social · 2d ago

Selling my hand made bags. Crochet (100%cotton)and recycled leather fusion. Lined with zip , adjustable strap. €50 . (Around 25x25cm) more colours to come. Might do some phone size and totes too

Liz is one of my biggest supporters and has helped me through a lot of tough times. She has slipped into her own rough times and needs our help. If you have some funds to share, please consider.

Liz is just so tired.@grief-enduring.bsky.social · 4w ago

I set up my #ko-fi. Anything donated to it will go directly to keeping my daughter housed & in school. Once I find a job, any monies left I'll pay forward to other #MutualAid accounts. I've never used this before beyond giving to others, so I'll see if I did it correctly. ko-fi.com/griefenduring

Despite the ongoing bombing in Gaza🇵🇸, Hammam is still standing, volunteering as a nurse to treat the wounded & injuries. Meanwhile, his family is homeless, sleeping on the streets after surviving yesterday’s bombing & losing everything. They urgently need your help ⛺️ chuffed.org/project/1844...

Every hour the bombing shakes their lives, and Samaa's little daughters live in constant fear. They need safety and support to get through these difficult times. Every donation or share gives them new hope. Samaa thanks you from the bottom of her heart. ❤️ chuffed.org/project/1575...