both african-americans and american jews are +80% democratic voters and traditional allies in the fight for civil rights and economic justice, which is why the right spends so much time and millions of dollars promoting the small minority of jewish writers who are racist conservatives.

I keep saying this because it keeps being true: I have spent more than enough time thinking about Donald Trump for one lifetime and so have the rest of us make him go away

Well, last time around he got money for the wall by diverting it from FEMA

While Democratic Senate candidates are raising eye-popping sums, we're getting outspent in the states. Thankfully the gaps are small enough that small donors can make the difference and these are the 8 candidates who need it the most right now app.oath.vote/donate?p=tsp...

I don't think people have quite internalized the fact that this has a chance to be the worst hurricane we've ever seen, in terms of damage and loss of life, given where it's going to hit get out if you can, but I'm not sure how you get even close to this many people out

Aeschatonblog.comOct 7, 2024 11:25pm

i'd guess (guess) 13 million people live in that red zone

Important new today in one of Pennsylvania's biggest counties: Local officials rolled out PA's first 'mobile election van.' It'll go around to help people register to vote, & correct ballot errors. That last one is especially important, we explained why when we previewed the proposal

How an ‘Ice Cream Truck’ for Voting Could Stop Pennsylvania Ballots from Being Tossed

This swing state rejects thousands of mail ballots a year over minor errors. Montgomery County is creating a mobile unit for voters to cure their ballot where they live.

People needed it spelled out more clearly because the original article said "LGBTQ+ students" instead of clearly naming the students who are harmed. This is a trend in reporting on anti-trans laws and actions - we are never named.

Hhypervisible.bsky.socialOct 4, 2024 2:28pm

Spelled out more clearly for the people who needed it to understand that the policy is anti-trans.

Right-wing Pennsylvania school board has surveillance windows installed on gender-neutral bathrooms

The windows were installed based on guidance from a right-wing law firm that opposes LGBTQ+ rights

Since going into effect on April 1, California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage has not led to overall job losses as industry groups had warned, a study by UC researchers found. (via California Sun) www.kqed.org/news/1200715...

California’s $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Sees No Job Loss, Slight Price Hikes | KQED

Despite concerns, California’s fast food industry maintained stable employment, though consumers are experiencing modest price increases, new research shows.

I really hope this filing provides an off-ramp for people looking for one.

Firestorm Books in Asheville is a queer-owned community store. I can vouch for them and the people who work there. If you’ve been looking to help out in North Carolina, follow them for resources and updates.

FBfirestorm.bsky.socialSep 30, 2024 1:39am

We're four days into the most significant natural disaster in the recorded history of our region. Our community is experiencing an ongoing crisis created by infrastructural collapse and the profound failure of capitalism to value and sustain life. 1/?