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Mr. Funk E. Dude 🫠May 27, 2023

Hi everyone!👋

Empathy is a powerful tool that can bridge gaps and foster understanding. Let's strive to put ourselves in others' shoes, listen without judgment, and offer support when needed.

Together, we can create a more compassionate and connected world.

You can do it!

Scout May 27, 2023

Steve Herman May 27, 2023

Passengers flying into the #UK facing delays as passport e-gates across the country have not been working all day. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65731795

Passport e-gates at UK airports down

The issue is affecting people arriving in the UK, with queues expected to build very quickly.

BBC News

Scout May 27, 2023

Andy Paciorek 💀☕May 27, 2023

Midnight and Moonshine
#caturday

Scout May 27, 2023

Hi Friends,
Since this instance is going away soon, I'm moving to SFBA.social. The instructions say we'll be able to find each other when the servers update. Look for me at @ScruffyJunco
Cheers!

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Zorro Notorious MEB 😡May 26, 2023

"Florida’s fascist project will crash and burn spectacularly, because we have all of the tools and all of the power to guarantee that outcome. All we have to do is organize and be ready to use them."

A must-read by @emilygorcenski

https://emilygorcenski.com/post/floridas-fascists-forthcoming-failures/

Florida's fascists' forthcoming failures · EmilyGorcenski.com

There’s no question that Ron DeSantis’s attacks on democracy represent an aggressive, fascistic step towards the evangelical vision of american chri

EmilyGorcenski.com

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scott f May 27, 2023

This statement from BART really underscores how Phil Ting is playing with fire by not committing to emergency bridge funds for public transit. Ting, do the right thing so we don't have to watch BART collapse like this. https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230526-0

Statement on BART finances from Board President and GM | bart.gov

From Board of Directors President Janice Li and General Manager Bob PowersBART is thankful for the recent action taken by the California State Legislature to restore $2 billion for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program.

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Dr. Flowers May 26, 2023

Here’s a real understatement of a headline.

https://washingtonmonthly.com/2023/05/25/ron-desantis-is-not-a-competent-governor/

Ron DeSantis is Not a Competent Governor

Republicans looking for a Donald Trump who can get things done will find the Floridian is just another performative pol who picks fights and doesn’t understand public policy.

Washington Monthly

Scout May 27, 2023

God

May 26, 2023

Heard about the 'woke mind virus'? It's the first time I've encountered a pathogen that promotes empathy, equality, and critical thinking—quite an upgrade from the usual plagues.

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Chris Merle May 27, 2023

President Biden needs to expand the court. Add four more sane Justices who know what they are doing and understand the Constitution and it’s limits. Also Thomas, Kavanaugh, and probably Gorsuch need to be impeached.

#ExpandTheCourt #SCOTUS
https://newsie.social/@slcw/110437165366473486

SLCW💥 (@[email protected])

Clarence Thomas' opinion in Sackett is one of the most nihilistic opinions written by any federal judge in the last nine decades. This opinion is particularly notable, moreover, because it is joined by another justice, Neil Gorsuch. Gorsuch, who was appointed to the Court in 2017, had not previously revealed just how far he is willing to go in sabotaging the United States government. Now we know. #GOPfascists #ClarenceThomas #NeilGorsuch #SCOTUS #childLabor https://abovethelaw.com/2023/05/it-looks-like-2-of-the-9-supreme-court-justices-are-willing-to-let-3rd-graders-be-sent-to-the-coal-mines/

Newsie

Scout May 26, 2023

TracingVRL by A.J. Fish May 26, 2023

181 #COVID infections have been tallied from the recent CDC event. But the organization still can't take a stand against infection. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/05/26/cdc-covid-outbreak/ "In a 'Know Before You Go' document shared with The Washington Post, CDC organizers encourage attendees at the June conference to wear their 'own high-quality masks and, if possible, also carry covid-19 rapid tests with them.'" Carry your own rapid tests. #COVID #COVID19

Tally of covid-19 cases after CDC conference climbs to 181

The meeting of disease detectives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention drew 1,800 attendees.

The Washington Post

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