A photoset of several tweets. The conversation begins with a tweet from matt @Lubchanksy that reads: the US is obviously hurtling into a serious "gender critical" movement and frankly i have no idea how we're supposed to combat it given that almost nobody who isn't trans seems to give a shit or notice Death and the Emperor @OrionDBlack responds: Aight imma spit real quick and hope that my FBI agent doesn't turn my phone off. /j Let's talk real quick. I kinda miss the slogan "all power to all the people". Because "all the people" means EVERYONE. It's inclusive. It implies that the work of deconstructing our isms is how we empower ourselves and are able to then collect under mutual interest. All power to all the people yall. During that time, and the time that followed, the government dedicated themselves to wedging as much bullshit between our groups as possible. Crack. AIDS. Model minorities. Super predators. It just goes on and on. It's just straight facts that our government is experienced in disrupting and assaulting leftist movements. All of it is on public record. Our own country is included in the collective that have been broken down and "readjusted" for the benefit of white supremacy and capitalism. The good thing is that we know we're getting closer, cuz they're scared. The bad thing is that we lose lives and are pushed a few steps back. Trans people are more of a target now than we were before, and it was already bad. Disabled people. PoC. The intersections therein. Every time class consciousness gets a little bit closer to being realized, shit like this comes out in full force. We see BLM being branded as ultra violent. We see gender critical movements get a massive flux of support. We see how disabled people are basically being euthanized. There was a moment in Black History around the Civil Rights movement where there was a currently-unimaginable amount of coalition building. It is truly amazing to me that a letter from the Panthers talking about queer rights was signed by Mexican, Chinese, Black etc activists. Anyway. Just do what you can. Just surviving in a revolutionary act. If you can do more, do so. We'll figure this shit out somehow.

for fellow austins and the rest of texas

fuck ERCOT

[image description: screenshot of a twitter thread by user @CherryGryffon

thread says:

ATTN: ANYONE WITH NO HEATING OR POWER CURRENTLY

I know it's cold, I have some tips for you, thanks to having been through this before, many times.  (spool of thread emoji)

Please RT the thread if you know anyone without power currently! (black heart emoji)

-Choose 1 room to inhabit -Move all furniture to external walls -Move your mattress to the center of the 1 room -Block pets from leaving that room, put all needs in it -If your fridge is warming up, put all perishable items in a trash bag and place outside, form snow around -If you have plants, move them in the room with you -If you have a small space heater, move it in the room with you -Hang thick blankets or large towels in all the windows -If a sunny day arrives before power, open curtains when sun hits directly, then put back up -Wear multiple layers of clothing -If your pets are too cold, put socks on their feet and/or clothing you have that fits them -roll clothing or towels and block all door and window gaps -Throw all your dirty clothes on the floor, covering every space you can

Your body heat will warm that room if you remain in ONLY that room.  You want to use anything you can to add insulation between you, and the outside.  Hence covering and blocking all floors, windows, and walls.  Now isn't the time to have a clean house, it's the time to survive.

Late addition thanks to a friend of mine:

If you have, or can get, bubble wrap, tape that to all windows, as it creates a kind of double insulation!

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with both covid-19 + the primaries going on I’ve heard ppl say some truly awful stuff about “boomers” as if all old people are rich conservative white men who deserve to be wiped out, so I drew up this graphic feat. stories of some of the elders I’ve met through work and activism.

“boomer” is not a coherent class. now more than ever it is imperative that the working class stands together, while celebrities sing silly songs in their mansions we must organize to meet community needs, regardless of age we are all comrades in the same fight!

The flip side of this is the spring break give no shit young people are also not representative of their entire generation. You know what they are? Rich.

image description: two graphics with red and yellow background and text color schemes, and full color illustrations. the first is titled “Elders are not our enemy: Working class solidarity with all generations!” and has illustrations of 3 elders:

1. a Black woman with gray streaks in her hair, glasses, and a green cardigan, looking down with a tired expression. beside her, a text box reads:

- has worked at the same store for decades and never been promoted

- knows more than the boss but will never be paid what her labor is worth

- works multiple low-wage jobs to support children and grandchildren

2. a partially bald Asian man in a light blue shirt and tan jacket, raising a wooden cane with an angry/frustrated expression. beside him, a text box reads:

- has been protesting since the Vietnam War

- goes to city meetings to advocate against fascist local policy

- cannot believe we’re still dealing with this shit

3. a woman with short, curly black hair and brown skin, wearing a maroon shirt. her expression is concerned. beside her, a text box reads:

- lives on a fixed income

- new company bought her retirement community and wants to raise rent

- afraid she will end up homeless or have her heat shut off and die

the second graphic has faces of people of various ages, genders, and races with the text “Generational politics can not replace class analysis: We are stronger together! No war but class war!” end image description.

[Image ID: A screenshot of several Tweets by Styna Lane (@StynaLane), posted on July 3rd, 20202, that read:

“It’s disability pride month, and did you know disabled people in the US with Medicaid are not allowed to have more than $2,000 in money and assets combine, or else we’ll lose our often life-saving health insurance? 🙃 Don’t fucking tell me forced poverty isn’t A Thing TM.

“Did you know disabled people in many countries (including the US and UK) can’t get married or often even live with their partner because it causes a massive decrease (or removal entirely) of their disability benefits? Which should only make sense to you if you’re a eugenicist. 🙂

“Did you know it’s still 100% legal to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage? 🙂

“Did you know disabled people with Covid are dying because they’re being denied care to save resources? A disabled man in Texas was denied care (and food) in hospital for six. Days. Doc told his wife that, since he was disabled, he didn’t have a quality of life worth saving…

“Did you know that disabled people fought for ages to get accessible accommodations for work, school, medical care? Did you know we were told it was impossible to work from home, impossible to attend school from home, impossible to have telecom doctor appointments? …

”…Did you know these were all sorted and made available within a month of abled people needing them after the onset of the pandemic? Did you know now that states are opening back up, these accessibility accommodations are being revoked for many? 🙂

“Happy Disability Pride Month.”

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[ID: screenshot of text conversation that goes like, Person A, whose phone it isn’t: “So you’re non biney?” “Like” “You don’t have any binery?”. Person B, whose phone it is, replies “Yeah” “Sure”. Then Person A texts back, “Thats so poggers”. End ID]

image description: a mobile screenshot of a tweet by twitter user is this thing on? / @youdamnskippy made at 12:51 PM on November 9th, 2020 that reads "When y'all talk about food deserts, make sure y'all talk about how corporations purposely turn black neighborhoods into food swamps too." below the tweet is a picture of a screenshot of a Google search that contains an image of a road lined with fast food restaurants into the distance including a burger king, a mcdonald's, and a taco bell, and a description that reads, "A food swamp is an area where an abundance of fast food, junk food outlets, convenience stores, and liquor stores outnumbers healthy food options. It's distinct from a food desert, which is a neighborhood with little access to affordable, nutritious food." end of image description.

“I’ve been getting nothing but lesbians”

wholesome

“i’m a fool in a man’s shoes” is the most powerful thing i have ever read

Transcription:

> You matched with Dan on 8/6/2018

Person A: Hey! How do you identify?

Dan: A hetero Male

A: So, why are you on lesbian tinder?

Dan: Wait, what??

A: Oh my haha You should change your gender on your profile by going into “edit profile” Right now it doesn’t show up but something must be set to “show me in searches for women” I imagine you’ll do a lot better among people looking for men

Dan: I’ve been getting nothing but lesbians No offense lesbians are cool but i’m looking for straight women Haha I’m a fool in a man’s shoes

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image is a screencap of a two-person twitter reply thread 

the first tweet is from twitter user Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg which reads:

“Imagine how it will feel the first time the sun comes up and Donald Trump is no longer the president of the United States.”

the second tweet is a reply from twitter user Anthony V. Clark @anthonyvclark20 which reads:

“& the sun will still set on people still too poor to live, families unable to pay medical & student debt, people breathing in deadly pollution, & cops with their knees on the neck of Black Americans, until we change the system that led to the symptom that is Donald Trump”

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image is a screencap of a tweet from twitter user Peter Daou @peterdauo 

the tweet reads:

“Please, please don’t

Please don’t say “the nightmare is over.”

It’s not over for the kids in cages.

It’s not for the tens of millions forced to choose between food and medicine.

It’s not over for the vast majority of people on earth.

And it won’t be over under Biden either.”

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image is a screencap of a tweet from user Benjamin Dixon @BenjaminPDixon 

the tweet reads: 

“Imagine looking at 10million people just losing their jobs and their health insurance at the beginning of a pandemic and still opposing Medicare for All.

That’s Joe Biden.”

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If you're celebrating Biden's win, consider celebrating by donating to a bail fund, planned parenthood, or the Navajo Water project.

Your action to help the marginalized shouldnt end at presidential candidates and voting.

istanbul​: 

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Remember that Trump is still president until January 21, and this period of his presidency is called the lame duck period. It is incredibly likely he will do his absolute worst during this time, as Trump is still able to do everything he could during his presidency, such as issuing executive orders, etc. I think we should probably prepare or at least be aware and understand that he really could push through as much executive orders and legislation as possible, especially considering the majority Republicans hold in the house and senate. During this period, legislators usually stop listening to the lame duck president so much since they have limited time left, but I don’t think that will happen given the circumstances. Trump WILL call for more violence, his supporters WILL use some form of violence in the coming days, and I can almost promise you he WILL try to push through as much as possible in the next few months. It is not over yet. He has time to inflict more damage before the inauguration.

mytearsrricochet​: 

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As if 2020 couldn't get worse, it appears Netflix has a new movie coming out based on billionaire JD Vance's book "Hillbilly Elegy" ( both book and movie having the same name). I can not stress this enough; do NOT watch it. Its incredibly offensive to the Appalachian region and one sided.

It's supposed to be based on Vance's life growing up in Appalachia, only hes never lived here and is using one of America's poorest communities to make more money! The book/movie also blames "social rot," or the culture of Appalachia, and a lack of personal responsibility for the region's conservative politics. (When in reality we aren't even that conservative!) He's basically implying that systemic poverty is because the people in the region are "lazy" and that this should be a wake up call for why government funded projects shouldn't be wasted in the region.

Its a complete waste of time. Appalachia is poor because we're built from coal mines and once the mines dry up so do the towns. It has nothing to do with being lazy. Also yes, there is a drug problem in the region but it isn't as bad as this movie/book makes it out to be.

skywarpie​: 

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[ID: a screenshot of a tweet from @dabi_hawks that says, “hate when people are like ‘haha fiction doesnt impact reality bc GTA didn’t make me steal cars and cod didn’t make me shoot people’ and it’s like okay no they didn’t but GTA did impact how ppl view the humanity of sex workers and cod does encourage islamophobia/millitary worship”. The timestamp is 4:26 PM on May 17, 2020 with 493 retweets and 1.5K likes. End ID.]