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Macklemore cancels his show in Dubai to boycott the UAE in solidarity with the people of Sudan:

“At the end of the day I have to ask myself what is my intention as an artist? […] Although dismantling systemic oppression might not fully happen during my lifetime, our collective analysis is evolving. That is where it starts. When we realize our individual liberation IS Palestinian liberation. Is Sudanese liberation. Is Congolese liberation.”

He also writes:

“The last 10 months l've been learning what factors/motivators feed genocide and global systemic oppression. I keep getting led back to self interest over collective interest at the root. Capitalism is the glue that holds this ideology together. And if I take the money, while knowing it doesn't sit right with my spirit, how am I any different than the politicians l've been actively protesting against?”

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the thing about the cybertruck being marketed towards people who are afraid theyll get shot driving through a city is that no other vehicle on the market psychologically invites violence and bullets as strongly as the cybertruck does. you see a cybertruck and you wanna empty an m16 into it

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Sigourney Weaver in ALIEN 1979 | Ridley Scott

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really turns me into the joker hearing people be like "oh citizens of the DPRK can't travel to other countries or work, they're all trapped there" when that was literally a UN thing. like the UN is the one who decided that not the north korean government.

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“okay 💖 yay💖” really changed a generation

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People who talk about what population density is necessary to "justify" a rail system are wrong but they're wrong in the opposite way from how they think. Even in Japan which has more than twice the population density of China the rail system is not profitable. JR makes most of its profit by operating malls and collecting rent from vendors. If you blindly follow profit instead of considering the broader social benefits the result will always be putting your rail system into a death spiral of rationalization. Stop expecting public transport to turn a profit that's not what it exists for.

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this is where liberal "democracy" takes you.

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tbh i don't think people really understand how dire the water situation is in the west bank. the last time i was in palestine, i could only shower once a month. ONCE A MONTH. we simply did not have enough water to sustain my whole family, because israel controls palestinians' water supply and does not give us enough to sustain ourselves in the long run. plus the water isn't very clean so it was very easy to get sick all the time. when we say that "palestinians drink more olive oil than water", it's not genuinely such a silly hyperbole as you might think.

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Another fundraiser which is in urgent need of your support is that of Hazem Albardawil. The affects of the war on his life have been devastating.

(ID in Alt)

In one horrible, traumatic day in October 2023, Hazem lost everything. He had a pregnant wife and two beautiful sons, Imad and Jad (photographed above), and when Israel bombed their home, they were martyred and he survived but with severe injuries and lasting emotional trauma.

This war has completely devastated the life of this man, and all he wants is to be able to get treatment for his injuries, survive this horrific genocide, and carry on his life in spite of these cruel circumstances that he's been placed in.

He is raising £20,000 but he has less than £500 as of the time I am writing this post. Any help you can give him will go to saving his life.

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‏Hello👋❤️

‏I hope this message finds you well and that your family is safe and peaceful. ❤️‍🩹

‏I am writing to you today with a heart full of hope and a desire for change. Our story is a story of struggle and hope amid the chaos of war. By sharing our story, you have the ability to highlight our way and highlight our ordeal. 😔🥀

‏If you can help us by reblogging my post from my blog, it will be an important step towards raising awareness of our cause. Every recodification means a lot to us and can save lives and provide the support we desperately need.

‏Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and support. Your support can make a big difference in our fight for a safer future. ✨💔

‏€385 raised from €65,000 target

‏With the deepest gratitude and hope,

‏[Mohammed Rabah] 🌺🕊️

hello! may your family can find safety and peace as well.

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Hello🖐

Im Fatma from northern Gaza, mother of five children, the oldest being 12 years old. I am living in very difficult conditions due to the war and struggling to provide basic necessities😔. I have been displaced with my children 17 times in search of a safe place🥺... there is no safe place. We suffer from a lack of water, food, medicine, and milk for my little girl, whom I had to wean due to the unavailability of milk 😔 because of the war of starvation we have been enduring for the past 10 months. I need your support so we can survive, even a little support helps my family a lot.

Please help me by donating or sharing my campaign. Your support can make a big difference!

5,162€ / 20,000€

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Hello dears! I am mohammed asking you to support my campaign to help me reach my goal. I am now in bad need your support to help me stay alive and safe. Gaza is a very dangerous place either on the level of livelihood or on the level of souls. I need your monetary support to enable me to get the basic needs for my family till Rafah crossing point reopens to move my family to safety and peace. Please help a family be alive through your small donations or througn your shares to others. Thank you so Much for your stand beside people in need.

160€ / 45,000€

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Pdf of The Question of Palestine by Edward Said

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I’m compiling the fundraisers of some of the Palestinians who’ve reached out to me recently, in hopes this gets them more attention & traction. I’m working on more posts with more fundraisers, but for now, please contribute if you have anything to spare, & share this post either way. Campaign progress reflects the date of when I am making this post, on 8/18/24

@hadeelmekki – vetted by 90-ghost & northgazaupdates – €12,837 / €35,000 

Hadeel is raising funds to evacuate her husband, her two young daughters, her mother, two brothers, & herself. They’re about a third of the way to their goal.

@ahmadresh – vetted by 90-ghost & dlxxv-vetted-donations – $6,325 / $10,000

Ahmed is a recent high school graduate raising funds to evacuate & attend university.

His brother is @mohiy-gaza who is also fundraising for their family’s evacuation.

He is vetted by 90-ghost & is $16,230 / $31,000 out of his goal. 

@asmaayyad – vetted by 90-ghost – €9,230 / €45,000

Asmaa is raising evacuation funds for her family of 8, including children. Low on Funds

@abdelmutei – vetted by 90-ghost – €9,707 / €25,000

Abdel is fundraising to evacuate his family, including his two young daughters. They are nearly halfway to their goal.

@rehamalanqar – Can’t find proof of vetting & I can’t verify campaigns myself, but I see no reason to think this isn’t genuine – €1,038 / €20,000

Reham is raising evacuation fees for herself & her family. They are Low on Funds

@abdalhadiaburas – vetted by mohammedalanqer – $3,003 / $65,000

Abd Alhadi is raising funds for emergency shelter, food & water, medical care, continued education for his children, & to rebuild their livelihoods. Low on Funds

@ehabayyad23 – unvetted & I am unable to verify, but I see no reason to think this isn’t genuine – €1,075 / €50,000

Ehab is seeking to evacuate 20 family members. This campaign is Low on Funds

@ahmed-ziad – Number 206 on the Operation Olive Branch spreadsheet – £9,329 / £30,000

Ahmed is fundraising to evacuate his elderly parents who are in need of medical care, his siblings, & himself. They are nearly a third of the way there.

@ghaziyounes1967 – vetted by 90-ghost – $3,624 / $50,000

Ghazi is raising funds to evacuate his elderly aunt, who is currently trapped in the north of Gaza Strip. Low on Funds

@falestine-yousef – vetted by 90-ghost – $12,078 / $40,000

Falestine & her husband have a three month old son, as well as elderly parents who need urgent medical treatment. She is fundraising both for evacuation fees & also for essentials such as milk & diapers for her newborn.