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Let’s say it loud and clear:

There’s nothing wrong with promoting your small business, your art, books, your services on mastodon or any other social media.

Self promotion is not an ad!

It’s being part of a community.

People have to do it. Other people might need and want the good stuff their community members might offer.

Mutual support and buying from your community members is good, wholesome and necessary.

Boost if you agree, so creators feel welcomed to self promote here
#mastoart

I knew these "violations" had been going on for a long time, but I really did not know the extent of the poisons this place has been putting into the communities around here.
https://oaklandside.org/2023/08/21/environmental-violations-at-oakland-schnitzer-steel-fire-pollution/
Environmental violations against Schnitzer Steel are piling up

After the Aug. 9 fire, regulators and local activists want the West Oakland scrap yard to get its act together.

The Oaklandside
President Biden declares a major disaster exists in #Guam and orders federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in areas affected by #TyphoonMawar. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/05/25/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-guam-disaster-declaration/
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Guam Disaster Declaration | The White House

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the territory of Guam and ordered Federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning on May 22, 2023, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to territory and eligible local governments…

The White House
In annual report, rights group says 'killing spree' was led by countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Recorded executions rise to highest in five years: Amnesty
Recorded executions rise to highest in five years: Amnesty

In annual report, rights group says ‘killing spree’ was led by countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

Al Jazeera
They could transform the battlefield but is the world ready for machines that decide who to kill? No, say many nations.
Are killer robots the future of war?
Are killer robots the future of war?

They could transform the battlefield but is the world ready for machines that decide who to kill? No, say many nations.

Al Jazeera

President Biden cites facts that white supremacy terror is America’s greatest domestic security threat—and MAGAs lose their minds.

Here’s the thing.

I’m Muslim. I don’t feel attacked when people condemn the Taliban because Taliban do not represent Muslims and I proudly take the lead in condemning Taliban terrorism.

If you’re MAGA white and feel personally attacked when Biden condemns white supremacy terror—you are absolutely telling on yourself.

An Associated Press reporter at the scene in Port-au-Prince counted 13 bodies burning in a street.
Suspected Haiti gang members stoned, set on fire by crowd
Suspected Haiti gang members stoned, set on fire by crowd

An Associated Press reporter at the scene in Port-au-Prince counted 13 bodies burning in a street.

Al Jazeera
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 416th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 416
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 416

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 416th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Senator Feinstein has missed 60 of 82 votes this year. Her absence from the Judiciary Committee has put an indefinite hold on all judicial nominations.

She must resign, and Newsom must appoint a replacement who would not seek a full term, like Barbara Boxer or Jerry Brown. https://jezebel.com/dianne-feinstein-is-mia-and-her-absence-is-holding-up-1850323457

Dianne Feinstein Is MIA, and Her Absence Is Holding Up Judicial Confirmations

The 89-year-old senator has missed 60 votes of the 82 taken in 2023, at a critical time for Biden to be getting judges confirmed. She needs to resign right now.

Jezebel

Missouri Reps Just Voted To Completely Defund The State's Public Libraries. The new budget sets funds for libraries to $0. Library groups say the move is retaliation for suing the state over its recent book ban law.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3wgv5/missouri-voted-to-defund-public-libraries-book-bans

Missouri Reps Just Voted to Completely Defund the State’s Public Libraries

The new budget sets funds for libraries to $0. Library groups say the move is retaliation for suing the state over its recent book ban law.