#U.S. resources

[thosemotivationalquotes]

List of cities in the U.S. that are suspected to have ICE raids in the next week

Chicago

Los Angeles

Denver

New York

Miami

Boston

Washington DC

San Antonio

Dallas

Phoenix

Seattle

Detroit

Newark

That being said, make sure to know and exercise your rights. This post outlines what is needed to detain someone, and what to do if you are detained by ICE.

Raids are suspected to continue in large metropolitan cities, with a focus on cities that are considered ‘sanctuary cities’, I will update the list if more places are suspected to be raided. Stay safe everyone

ACLU guide to immigrant rights

[profeminist]

"Nearly four years after he left office amid a violent burst, Donald Trump has been reelected and will become the next president of the United States. For many marginalized people, a second Trump administration, which begins in January, is a looming threat. During Trump's first stint in office, we watched as he rolled back LGBTQ+ protections, put Supreme Court justices in place who removed the federal right to abortion (which has resulted in deaths), enacted a “Muslim ban” that resulted in Islamophobic violence, and much more.

During Trump's campaign for a second term, he promised similarly draconian measures. He plans to deport millions of people starting on his first day in office, end gender-affirming care for trans youth, deeply change federal oversight agencies like the FDA, and much more.

With the past and his promises for the future in mind, people are preparing for Trump's second term, attempting to guard themselves against a potential erosion of rights. Here's what people are doing, and steps you might consider taking if it feels helpful."

Read the full piece here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-to-do-before-the-trump-administration-takes-office-in-january

[toxicanonymity]

Big hug to everyone who interacts with my blorbos for democracy fics. This is a huge help even if you're not in the U.S. I see you, friends. Love you. 💙💙

[peppermintsolarpunk]

A resource for Californians.

Image transcript: [THIS IS HOW RAPID RESPONSE WORKS:

If you see ICE activity in your community, call your rapid response hotline.

Once you call, legal observers will arrive to document any suspicious activity from ICE.

If there is an arrest, an attorney will provide legal assistance to those affected.

A button at the bottom reads “FIND YOUR LOCAL RAPID RESPONSE NUMBER”] end id.

You can find your local rapid response number here (again, this resource is California-specific, feel free to add other states’ resources in the reblogs, I’m just not aware of any yet).

I recommend adding your county’s number to your phone contacts so that you can pull it up quickly when needed.

Be safe out there, friends. You have people on your side.

[archaeologysucks]

A run-down of what a second Trump administration may mean for archaeology and cultural resources preservation in the U.S.

(thank you @weatherwaxcats for the link)

[kingofmyborrowedheart]

I’m sorry but you can’t cry “human rights violation!!!!” when you are actively carrying out a campaign of genocide.

[theskyexists]

Ok looked at all the vampire f/f books listed on sappfic.com or whatever and. Thats not a lot comparatively and also I had an idea! Who wants to read the one scene i already wrote for it

[fandom-hoarder]

Trump already making deals about building hotels on stolen land in Gaza. And posting about it. They just say it out loud now.🙃

[queerbauten]

really fucking dismal for Biden to acknowledge that Israel has destroyed Gaza, to the point where they no longer have what little means they had to fight back against the occupation, and then frame that as mere economic and optics issues for Israel

[princesssarcastia]

reading top gun fanfic like he would not say that even on pain of death. he wouldn't even know what those words mean. they wouldn't be self-aware enough to know that. that's not what that policy meant. that happened like ten years earlier or later that you're saying. That's Not How The Force U.S. Military Works.

[globalindustrypulse]

U.S. ERP Software Market Growth Potential for the Period 2025 to 2032 | At a CAGR of 3.6%

The U.S. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software market size was valued at USD 12.84 billion in 2024, and it is projected to grow from USD 13.29 billion in 2025 to USD 16.99 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period. While growth is moderate, market dynamics are shifting due to increasing demand for integrated platforms, cloud ERP deployment, and regulatory compliance needs across industries.

Key Market Highlights:

2024 Market Size (U.S.): USD 12.84 billion

2025 Market Size (U.S.): USD 13.29 billion

2032 Market Size (U.S.): USD 16.99 billion

CAGR (2025–2032): 3.6%

Market Outlook: Stable growth supported by manufacturing digitization, financial process automation, and cloud migration

Top ERP Vendors in the U.S. Market:

SAP America

Oracle Corporation

Microsoft (Dynamics 365)

Workday

Infor

Epicor Software

Sage Group

Acumatica

Unit4

IFS

Plex Systems

NetSuite (Oracle)

Request for Free Sample PDF: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/enquiry/request-sample-pdf/u-s-enterprise-resource-planning-erp-software-market-107427

Market Dynamics:

Key Growth Drivers:

Demand for Real-Time Operational Visibility: Organizations increasingly rely on centralized ERP platforms to consolidate finance, inventory, HR, and supply chain data.

Cloud-First IT Transformation: Adoption of cloud-based ERP solutions is accelerating among SMBs and large enterprises for improved scalability and cost-efficiency.

Compliance and Audit Readiness: ERP systems are instrumental in maintaining SOX compliance and audit trails for public and private firms.

Integration with Emerging Tech: ERP platforms are being enhanced with AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation (RPA) for smarter business operations.

Manufacturing Sector Revamp: U.S.-based manufacturers are adopting ERP to support smart factories, procurement digitization, and resource optimization.

Key Opportunities:

AI-Enhanced ERP Modules: Use of AI for demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, and anomaly detection in operations

ERP for Services Sector: Rapid expansion of ERP adoption in healthcare, legal, and professional services for project accounting and compliance

Mid-Market Expansion: Growing availability of modular, affordable ERP offerings for mid-sized U.S. firms

Vertical-Specific ERP: Tailored ERP systems for construction, education, manufacturing, and logistics industries

Mobile and Edge ERP Solutions: Expanding need for mobile-first and field-accessible ERP dashboards

Technology & Application Landscape:

Deployment Models:

Cloud ERP (SaaS)

On-Premises ERP

Hybrid ERP

Key ERP Modules:

Financial Management

Human Capital Management (HCM)

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing & Production

CRM & Order Management

Business Intelligence & Reporting

End Users:

Manufacturing

Retail

Healthcare

Education

Construction

Public Sector

Speak to Analysts: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/enquiry/speak-to-analyst/u-s-enterprise-resource-planning-erp-software-market-107427

Recent Developments:

February 2024 – Oracle introduced new GenAI-powered features in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP for U.S. enterprises, enhancing real-time decision-making and scenario modeling.

July 2023 – SAP launched its Green Ledger initiative within SAP S/4HANA Cloud to help American enterprises track carbon emissions as part of their ERP reporting.

September 2023 – Workday extended its ERP offering for mid-sized U.S. companies with tailored HCM and finance tools, offering a low-code configuration engine.

Trends Shaping the U.S. ERP Market:

AI and Predictive Analytics: ERP systems integrating ML algorithms for forecasting demand, sales, and workforce needs

Composable ERP: Rise of microservices and modular ERP architectures that let organizations customize solutions based on evolving needs

Cybersecurity Integration: Emphasis on data security, access control, and compliance built into ERP layers

IoT and Edge Connectivity: ERP platforms are increasingly linking with smart devices and edge hardware in logistics and manufacturing

User-Centric Interfaces: Simplified dashboards, voice-enabled commands, and mobile app expansion

Conclusion:          

Though the U.S. ERP software market is experiencing steady, moderate growth, the market remains strategically important as enterprises look to digitally transform core business operations. The future of ERP in the U.S. is cloud-first, intelligent, and composable, offering agility, compliance, and performance across verticals. As legacy systems are phased out, ERP vendors that offer modular, AI-powered, and industry-specific solutions will lead the next wave of enterprise efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1.            What is the projected value of the global market by 2032?

2.            What was the total market value in 2024?

3.            What is the expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the market during the forecast period of 2025 to 2032?

4.            Which industry segment dominated market in 2023?

5.            Who are the major companies?

6.            Which region held the largest market share in 2023?

[vaspider]

Listen to me. Listen very carefully:

They are trying to wear you out.

They are trying to wear you out, and they own most major social media now, along with many major media outlets. The disinformation machine is cranking along. You are going to have to slow the fuck down and read things before you help them wear out other people, too.

So you just saw a post about a real scary bill, hunh? Republicans want to make it a capital offense to pet dogs and repeal The Sky Is Blue Act of 1793, declaring the new official color of the sky to be squant? Damn, that sounds scary.

Let's go look up this fictitious "Make The Sky Squant Again Act" on GovTracker* & on the official legislative tracker on congress.gov!

Well, let's see... GovTracker estimates it has a 1% chance of even getting out of committee and a 0% chance of being enacted, while congress.gov says this bill has 2 cosponsors who have been in the House and combined total of less than a month. The bill doesn't have any actual text, and it was referred to 5 different committees.

That fictitious bill and a hundred others like it are quite literally not worth your time, and more than that, continuing to wring your hands about it and tell other people about the scary scary squant sky bill only does their work for them. It scares people, it makes them spend time and energy on it, and it wears them out. It is a legislative Gish Gallop, meant to throw so many things at people that we can't keep up.

Even calling or messaging your Rep in this case means their staffer has to waste time responding to you and letting you know that Representative Buttzonheads definitely won't support making petting dogs a capital offense, a thing that will never, ever happen regardless.

Staying engaged in this environment is going to require protecting your heart and protecting your energy, yes, but also protecting the energy of others. This is why WWII propaganda posters also included ones taking people to task for spreading panicky rumors and undermining morale.

Do you know why most observant Jews don't eat chicken and dairy together, even though the ban is on red meat and dairy together bc you're not supposed to cook the calf in the milk of its mother?** It's not because we think that chicken might secretly lactate or Just Because. It's because the rabbis decided that if I'm sitting out in public and eating turkey and cheese together, someone might glance at the turkey and mistake it for red meat and think, "oh, well, I know that Spider is a good Jew, there must have been a change, or maybe I can just justify it to myself that if Spider does it, it must be permissible to bend the rules just that much." And I would then be accidentally leading my fellow Jew astray. We are responsible for being even more careful for the sake of others than we are for ourselves.

It's the same principle here. We need to really be careful about the information we are spreading and check things past reading a news site. Is it true? Is it relevant? Is it meaningful? Is the news site one I recognize? Can I find meaningful independent corroboration on another site, which is to say, if I find an article about it on a second site, is it just quoting or rephrasing this site?

Yeah, that is a lot. But that's how we keep them from using us to lead our fellows astray.

*GovTracker is an independent site. They explain their methodology in their About section.

**I cannot say enough how I am not at this time interested in going on a Jewish Side Quest About Dietary Laws on this post. Usually, I love it, but hold off this time, please, y'all. Let's stay on target this once.

[theblindmachine]

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wrzylHqqNyaWIR9btiW3P "# Unpacking the U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Security Partnership: A Conversation to Remember In a world where the geopolitical landscape is rapidly shifting, understanding the intricacies of partnerships like the U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Security Partnership is paramount. On May 22, I had the distinct honor of moderating a panel that brought together some of the sharpest minds in the field to dissect this crucial alliance, and trust me when I say, it was nothing short of enlightening. Organized by the astute Vita Golod and the UNC Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies, this session had a singular focus: the implications of the minerals deal signed on May 1, 2025, in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Panelists included Ivan Us, Chief Consultant at the Center for Foreign Policy at the National Institute for Strategic Studies; Jim Mullinax, a seasoned Senior Foreign Service Officer and former Consul General at the U.S. Consulate in Chengdu; Grzegorz Stec, Senior Analyst and Head of the Brussels Office at MERICS; and Xu Qinduo, a journalist at CGTN and Senior Fellow at the Pangoal Institution. Each brought a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives, painting a comprehensive picture of what this partnership means. We dove deep into the historical backdrop that led to this minerals deal, highlighting its critical role amid the ongoing conflict. This partnership is not just about mineral extraction; it signifies a broader alliance that has the potential to reshape economic recovery efforts in Ukraine post-war. The implications stretch far beyond the immediate—this is about securing energy independence, fostering resilience, and creating a sustainable future for a region that's been on the front lines of conflict for far too long. As the discussions unfolded, the panelists touched on the multifaceted dimensions of the minerals deal. From geopolitical strategy to economic necessity, the dialogue reflected the urgency of understanding how such agreements influence global dynamics. The insights shared not only illuminated the pressing issues at hand but also offered hope for Ukraine's future as it navigates the aftermath of war. If you are keen on international affairs, energy security, or Ukraine’s role in the global arena, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. The dialogue was rich, often provocative, and filled with the kind of insights that can only emerge from those who have dedicated their lives to understanding the complexities of our world. So, grab a coffee and tune in—what you’re about to hear might just reshape the way you view the U.S.-Ukraine relationship and the pivotal role minerals play in our shared future. Join me in exploring this fascinating intersection of diplomacy, security, and resilience; it’s a discussion that reverberates far beyond borders. Enjoy the illuminating conversation!"

[itgetsbetter]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ GOOD queer news for the TL: a bunch of students across the U.S. are using grants to make their schools more welcoming for LGBTQ+ youth

Queer students deserve to feel safe at school! We're in our third year of giving grants to put the power in their hands to make their schools more welcoming - students know what they need most in their own communities and their own schools.

Through 50 States, 50 Grants, 5,000 Voices, we've awarded over $1.5 million in grants across the U.S. to support student-led projects. Our third season has some of the most badass projects yet, like these:

❤️ “With this grant, we’ll establish an LGBTQIA+ community space in the library, open to all students, with guest speakers, arts and crafts, LGBTQIA+ books and literature, and LGBTQIA+-specific resources.” - Pocatello, Idaho

🧡 “Our project aims to support LGBTQ+ students through teacher training, development of gender-neutral bathroom protocols, and the organization of a district-wide Queer Prom.” - Gypsum, Colorado

💛 “We’ll take students from the 3 middle schools and our local high school to Honolulu Pride to make local LGBTQ+ friends, feel accepted in a large group, and see the community beyond just school.” - Ewa Beach, Hawai'i

💚 “We’re going to increase access to queer literature by working with a local nonprofit to expand our school’s collection, host storytelling events, and foster community connection." - Mobile, Alabama

💙 “Our plan is to create new Inclusivity Zones across the state in critical areas for local GSA clubs to meet, plan shared events, and be their own safe space.” - Charleston, West Virginia

💜 “We’ll host the Rainbow Youth Summit for LGBTQIA+ youth from across southern California to network, learn, and have fun in a safe, judgement free and supportive environment.” - Cathedral City, California

These students are truly the definition of making things better - you can see the rest of the amazing projects lined up across the country on our blog here!

[firstoccupier]

The Heavy Cost of Engagement: An Exposé on America's Military Conflicts Since WWII

In examining the profound economic and human costs of America’s military engagements since World War II, we uncover a staggering reality that defines the nation’s foreign policy strategies. The price of wars waged has reached approximately $6 trillion, coupled with the tragic loss of over 100,000 American military personnel. This investigatory piece highlights the rhetoric of “bush wars” and…

[thetruth-isouthere]

RESOURCES FOR THESE TIMES!!!

Hi everyone, I know that these times can be scary, and to help combat them, I’ve put together a list of resources (some are geared towards my home state but I have national resources too).

This isn’t a very comprehensive list so if you have any you’d like to add DM me so I can add it to the doc or add it in the reblog!!

Remember to call your representatives, donate and assemble (as safely as possible) when you can.

Despite the fear and horrors, the fear mongering and propaganda we’ll all be seeing and already have. There’s still a chance.

I’ll post the resources here to for those who don’t want to or are unable to use the link.

Link to the ACLU website

https://www.aclu.org

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE

Abortion Fund of Ohio

https://www.abortionfundofohio.org/resources#:~:text=1%2D800%2D230%2DPLAN,educator%2C%20and%20reproductive%20rights%20advocate.

A collection of websites for abortions, healthcare, and post abortion care

Preterm (Ohio based)

https://www.preterm.org/resources

Healthcare and surgical center providing safe and accessible abortions and reproductive healthcare

WWRAP (National)

https://wrrap.org

Helping afford reproductive healthcare to people who are financially unable to do so

Reproductive Freedom for All (National)

https://reproductivefreedomforall.org

A nonprofit dedicated to ensuring reproductive freedom for all people

Bedside (National)

https://www.bedsider.org

Help gain access to birth control, abortions, and reproductive health

IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

NNIRR

https://nnirr.org/about-us/

Resources and information about immigration law, immigration rights, refugees and getting you in contact with someone who can help you or your family

Freedom for Immigrants

https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/resources

Advocates and resources for people detained by ICE, facing deportation of them or loved ones

CLASP

https://www.clasp.org/immigration-raid-resources/

Information of ICE raids and how to prepare people you know, yourself and loved ones

National Immigrant Justice Center

https://immigrantjustice.org/know-your-rights

Know your rights as an immigrant

U.S Comitte for Refugees and Immigrants

https://refugees.org

Providing social, health, and legal services to immigrants, refugees, trafficking victims and unaccompanied migrating children

LGBTQ HEALTHCARE

Columbus Free Clinic (Ohio)

https://columbusfreeclinic.com/specialty-clinics/

Providing free healthcare ranging from primary, psychiatric, and LGBT healthcare for free in the Columbus area

National Association of Social Workers

https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Ethics-Education-and-Resources/Gender-Affirming-Care-Resources

A collection of educational material and resources for getting gender affirming care

PFLAG

https://pflag.org

A non profit that can help you find lgbtq healthcare and other resources

Human Rights Campaign

https://www.hrc.org/resources/patient-resources

Helping find lgbtq healthcare