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If Medicaid expansion is eliminated in North Carolina, Martin General Hospital almost surely will not reopen—“a catastrophic and deadly consequence,” said a community leader. A sign in front of the hospital reads, “CLOSED. If you need immediate assistance, dial 911.” By Eduardo Medina. #ncpol

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Public Enemy stepping up to Fight the Power yet again, and just when they're most needed. They've been a force for good for the last 40+ years and they're as relevant now as they ever have been. 👊🙂

Don’t. Get. Distracted. By. Trump. 😎✨

Eat the Rich!

Anyone I know who sees this, lemme know

Today, we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for justice and equality. As we celebrate his legacy, we're reminded that much more work is needed to fulfill the promise of a more just and democratic future for all.

Trump's fascist anti-immigrant raids are reportedly beginning in Chicago this Tuesday. If you want to be an ally to immigrant communities, I list 7 action items you can start to take now, as well as debunk common anti-immigrant myths that MAGAs often cite: www.qasimrashid.com/p/trumps-mas...

* 64 years ago in a farewell speech, Pres. Eisenhower warned of a growing "military-industrial complex." * Last night, Pres. Biden spoke of a growing "tech-industrial complex" and an emerging oligarchy. It felt like a big American moment - and not the kind we wish for. (via @jfallows.bsky.social)

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On the left, my image. On the right, the Al image that was clearly trained on, and designed to plagiarize, my image. All Al generated imagery is inherently theft. It's unethical, environmentally disastrous, and does irreparable harm to both artists and society.

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Final thoughts today. My conclusion is that many in the US have no idea what's coming for it. Can't/won't believe. 'The institutions will hold'. 'There's always the courts.' Let's hope so. But the plan is shock & awe. Think high-profile scapegoats, a climate of fear, institutional cowardice.

Thinking about prepping for whatever's to come. How about you?