A country in which schools, shopping malls, supermarkets, parades, any public spaces have to be minimum security prisons to prevent shootings is not a free country.
“Sometimes it just is the guns” is good and correct.
Fun Fact: Tim Walz was born in 1964 inside a corn husk at the county fair
It is our understanding that Bluesky in its current state is largely a social media platform for people who have a problem with authority. Out of respect for you all, we will not attempt to engage in the usual "brand building" of establishing a hollow parasocial relationship with our followers.
> a social media platform for people who have a problem with authority This should be the brand tbh
It is our understanding that Bluesky in its current state is largely a social media platform for people who have a problem with authority. Out of respect for you all, we will not attempt to engage in the usual "brand building" of establishing a hollow parasocial relationship with our followers.
My husband is a longshoreman on the West Coast and the pay disparity between his union (ILWU) and the one currently on strike (ILA) is WILD. For the same work -- work that's often dirty and dangerous. All so you can all have your cars and food and lumber and whatever other crap you're buying.
I'm hearing and reading so many stories about how the dock workers strike could wreak havoc on our supply chain and all I can think is, well then you better pay them what they're asking. Seems like an easy solution. 🤷🏻♀️
This is now available in the US at www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2s... . Everyone is one car accident away from becoming disabled. Everyone should know the sad state of disability benefits in the US, because it's a travesty.
The thing about "just move away from areas where natural disasters are likely" this time around is I feel like "the mountains flooded" isn't really registering with people.
As of March, 18.6 million Americans were estimated to be living with long COVID. I am one of them. I would consider it a personal favor if you contact your reps and request support for this bill. We need help.
