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[nigelgraz]

I am happy because everyone loves me

[queerstudiesnatural]

greta thunberg, liam cunningham, rima hassan, and everyone else on that ship, thank you, and i hope you succeed. i really hope you succeed. you know what you are risking, and i wish for you to come back safely, having done what you set out to do.

[queerstudiesnatural]

for those who don't know, the freedom fretilla, a ship headed to gaza to try and get some aid past the israeli siege, just left with among its crew swedish activist greta thunberg, irish actor liam cunningham, and french member of the european parliament rima hassan.

the ship has already been bombed twice during previous attempts at approaching gaza.

my only hope is that if we make enough noise this time, israel won't dare bomb it with such prominent international figures on board, from fear of making them martyrs and turning the rest of the world against them.

so talk about it, post about it, and expect, demand their mission to succeed and their safe return 🙏

the only power we have is political and economic pressure at this point. ethics are out of the picture when it comes to the israeli government. so we need to make it clear that bombing this ship would be a declaration of war against europe.

[crow-studies]

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza aimed at breaking Israel's blockade

Organizers say climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other 11 activists set sail on Sunday afternoon for Gaza on a ship aimed at “breaking I

Aid ship aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza sets sail from Italy

The 12-person crew, which includes climate activist Greta Thunberg, expects to take seven days to reach Gaza.

^^ if folks would like to read up !!

[sailermoon]

huge shout out to this little kid for writing my favorite poem

[cafffine]

be pro-aging but wear sun screen. sun protection is not beauty industry propaganda it will save you. wear it. or else.

[pilgrimattinkercreek1974]

Oh ok so it turns out ive been borrowing grief from the future ! it turns out ive been preparing to lose the things i love rather than basking in the light of them while they last. Maybe i should nt do that

[creature-wizard]

The real secret to being an effective activist isn't to hate yourself. It's learning to love and cherish everyone. You must learn to appreciate everyone's humanity, to make yourself able to see their potential and their inherent deservingness, and to value their perspectives and their feelings. You must learn how to lift up the marginalized, not put yourself down.

[kadunud]

[geopsych]

Early sunlight through the mist in the inlet at the lake.

[secondhand-sonder]

The back of Discworld novels: wowee terry's whipped another wacky and wild adventure for us this time! there's so many silly shenanigans and witty wordplay in this book that you're sure to have a hilarious time!

Discword novels: a cynical alcoholic navigating and overcoming the pointlessness of his job, a transparent metaphor for racism and gun violence in the police system and in general, an intelligent young girl overcoming the ideas she's been taught by her culture and the media she consumes, just an entire novel made of commentary on war and gender, using talking animals as a way to explore what defines personhood and contrasting stories vs reality, an ex-convict coming to terms with the damage he's caused and fighting monopolies that are trying to do the same thing,

[fishbphotography]

Pond skater manhole cover

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

[threeeyedharemp3]

come closer i am a normal listener of music

[comparativetarot]

Four of Swords. Art by Jesse Lonergan, from The Unveiled Tarot.

[bugthingsdaily]

today's bug thing is this beetle trinket!

[weltenwellen]

Joy Sullivan, from “Move to Oregon in July”, Instructions for Traveling West

[wewillmissyou4ever]

when i was 6 my phone had a button to call the Elephant

[closet-keys]

Do you dream of the day Palestine is free?

I am too fearful day to day to think about the future

yes, always. from the river to the sea.

Voting ended onApr 24, 2025

My friend Mahrah (@mahrahpalestine) is an engineering student. She is brilliant and speaks with a clarity of analysis and thoughtfulness (even in a second language, even while living in crisis), that is profoundly impressive and humbling to me. She holds hope that Palestine will be free, and when it is, she will use her knowledge and skill to help rebuild.

Her father lost his job due to the war, and she does not have the money for university fees. The situation for her and other Palestinians is getting more difficult as the duration of the crossing closure increases, and the genocidal famine is leading to sickness and starvation.

Mahrah explained, "Food is missing from the markets. If the food is found, it is usually unhealthy because it contains preservatives and we eat it for a year and 8 months, and this causes diseases. But there are no other options to do without it. My nephews are at risk for my father's and mother's diseases and need healthy food because they are at an advanced age. It's like a famine, but there is no media to cover what's happening. They killed all the journalists."

Donations have been slowing, and she is afraid for her family's health. If you can spare some money to help them, please do.

Chuffed | Help us restore hope and rise again

Mahrah has been so incredibly kind and loving to me in our conversations, even checking in how I've been while recovering from surgery. She has extended so much compassion towards me, and I want to encourage others to extend that same level of compassion towards her.

[unspeakablehorror]

This fundraiser has also been vetted by 90-ghost and shared by fairuzfan.

[closet-keys]

Mahrah and her brother Mahmoud (@palestinian95) have only narrowly avoiding the recent bombings. No aid has entered the Gaza Strip since March 2nd, meaning food and supplies are scarce. I hope that you can continue to hold Mahrah, Mahmoud, and their family in your thoughts and send them funds when you can.

[bugthingsdaily]

today's bug thing is this very hungry caterpillar hat!