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Feature writing with one foot in Chilltown and the other wherever else people try their best to live next to some purported center of the world. Via ChilltownBlues.com

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Donate to Help Debbie Bradbury Fight Lung Cancer, organized by Samantha Darrin Friends. I post this fundraiser with a heavy heart for my mom, Debbie Bradbury.… Samantha Darrin needs your support for Help Debbie Bradbury Fight Lung Cancer

Debbie has a visit from the occupational therapist today but she is still sleeping a lot from the radiation, and her taste buds have gone. Please consider donating or sharing to help ease her burden during this challenging time. Every bit helps. gofund.me/99905ef1e

13.03.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Gay Muslim influencer hosts inclusive Ramadan meal and calls for acceptance across faiths A gay Muslim influencer in Berlin uses a Ramadan dinner to push for acceptance across faith and identity.

" ... They will be fine as long as they have 'the help of our allies and friends and people that have our backs.'”

13.03.2026 08:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In today’s world, there is no more β€œhere” and β€œthere,” only a shared everywhere. In that universal space economic relations are fragile, everyone is vulnerable, and mastering the technology of violence is not difficult.

We’re all at risk here.

13.03.2026 06:38 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Josep Goded is Independent Journalist Over the past few months, I’ve faced a wide range of threats, from harassment to violent and death threats for reporting on critical global issuesβ€”particularly Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the situation

Legal action and constant threats are now targeting me over my reporting on Gaza and the Middle East. If my work has ever mattered to you, please share it and support however you can. Thank you.

buymeacoffee.com/josepgodedf

www.patreon.com/josepgoded

www.paypal.com/paypalme/Jos...

13.03.2026 06:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œSlow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay”: Trial Reveals How Insurers Try to Wield Power Over Doctors Blue Cross authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but refused to pay the full doctors’ bills. A jury called it fraud and awarded the practice $421 million.

The breast cancer center appealed thousands of Blue Cross reimbursements for being too low.

At trial, the insurer revealed that it had never considered any of the appeals β€” and that they were pointless:

β€œAn appeal is not available to review an underpayment.”

(Published April 2025)

12.03.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 769 πŸ” 363 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 17
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Donate to Together for Marah & Mila: Surviving the War in Gaza, organized by Mariana Moyano β€œYou are the only hope for a family that has lost everything. You… Mariana Moyano needs your support for Together for Marah & Mila: Surviving the War in Gaza

If you can help Marah and her daughter, please do.
The situation is dire right there, with internet cut and international apathy, nothing will change fast or soon enough. πŸ˜”

14.02.2026 10:29 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 6

This piece of trash wouldn't last a day in my tax bracket.

Real world...

I dare this guy to live down here for a year.

11.03.2026 01:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Light in this darkness’: communities push back against Cape Town gang culture Volunteers are working to carve out safe spaces in townships with initiatives such as football training and dance classes

"' β€œThe violence on the Cape Flats is a symptom of the bigger problem of corruption, in a system of accumulation that’s not working for people.'"

13.03.2026 02:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case Newly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as β€œso stupid” and says the company is β€œrobbing them blind, baby” are gaining public attention during an ongoing anti...

"... Over two dozen states weigh whether to continue their antitrust trial against the entertainment giant and its subsidiary Ticketmaster."

13.03.2026 02:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

12.03.2026 11:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mahmoud’s POV showing arm with an IV.

Mahmoud’s POV showing arm with an IV.

Baby Ariam crying.

Baby Ariam crying.

Mahmoud’s photo in hospital bed.

Mahmoud’s photo in hospital bed.

Pre surgery photo showing severe injuries on both legs.

Pre surgery photo showing severe injuries on both legs.

Extremely urgentπŸš¨πŸ™
Time is running outβ€”every passing minute threatens his lifeπŸ’”
Please, onlyΒ£225remains. Donate whatever you can,and don’t pass by in silence.
I beg you, his condition is extremely critical and requires immediate intervention.
For the sake of his daughterπŸ’”
chuffed.org/project/omsh...

02.03.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 160 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 28
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In America, speaking freely is a fundamental right that matters deeply to us all. So when politicians attack people who stand up for what they believe in, we have to ask "Why?" To control? It's certainly not about patriotism. You don’t defend democracy by silencing people. Speak up! #TruthBrigade

12.07.2025 21:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure.

β€œ'It’s really one of those out of sight, out of mind problems that doesn’t rise to the top until it becomes a crisis.'"

11.03.2026 10:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poem by Mohammed Moussa

Poem by Mohammed Moussa

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10.03.2026 07:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Fortuna will probably love me for this. Being employed again means more money and more fortunes about stuff people with money can do, like buy s**t and then really spruce up a garden with it."
#fiction #art #readingsky #fortunetelling #chilltownblues

10.03.2026 06:00 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Help Debbie Bradbury Fight Lung Cancer, organized by Samantha Darrin Friends. I post this fundraiser with a heavy heart for my mom, Debbie Bradbury.… Samantha Darrin needs your support for Help Debbie Bradbury Fight Lung Cancer

Debbie is on day six of her 10 day radiation treatment on her brain. The lung treatment is on Thursday. Please consider donating or sharing to help ease her burden during this challenging time. Every bit helps. gofund.me/e59928f3c

03.03.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 6
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Help Jamal’s family leave the war zone and rebuild their life! Hi my loves! My name is Caroline, and I created this fundraiser to help Jamal support his family as they fight to survive the genocide in Gaza, evacuate to safety, and eventually rebuild their lives f...

Surviving the genocide was only the beginning. I am now a stranger in my own city, left without a home or a clear path forward. I am dedicated to rebuilding my life from zero. Your support, no matter how small, is the foundation I need to start over. Thank you all πŸ«‚

chuffed.org/project/1389...

09.03.2026 12:40 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 17
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Actual picture of me this morning hiding from the World πŸ˜πŸ˜‰

09.03.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

On International Women's Day... I ask you to have mercy on us, the women of Palestine, and help us to be able to provide food and drink for our families.
chuffed.org/project/noor...

07.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5
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Short fiction: "What Would Hera Do?" by Fennel Steuert "It’s a long story. I became this goddess and you get, well, followers, and one followed me till I got here."

Chilltown Blues presents short fiction.
#readingsky #chilltownblues #fiction #shortstory #sundayreads #sciencefiction #literary #art #artsky

08.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Remember the majority of these warehouses are owned by private corporations and run by those private corporations for ice. That should be the target

08.03.2026 01:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Move-Abroad Influencers + "Relocation  Experts" β€” What They're Not Telling You πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄
Move-Abroad Influencers + "Relocation Experts" β€” What They're Not Telling You πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄ YouTube video by Tourism Lens with Lily

"What's usually being compared is a middle class-life in the U.S. to an upper-class life in a very small enclave ..."

08.03.2026 03:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please help Reem and Sakher and their families survive, please share their link and donate if you have the means.

06.03.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Videos show US citizen's shooting death in Texas last year by federal immigration agent Newly released videos showing the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by a federal immigration agent in Texas last year call into question assertions by the Department of Homeland Security that a driver ...
07.03.2026 08:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Daryl Hannah issues scathing response to portrayal of her on TV series about Kennedy and Bessette Daryl Hannah has issued a scathing response to the new TV series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette.
07.03.2026 08:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day β€” it also could harm your health.
07.03.2026 04:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nothing since yesterday!
This is terrible news for Lina and her family
If you can contribute to a Palestinian family today, please do

chuffed.org/project/omsh...

06.03.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 87 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3