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[randomweas]

Beirut Blast: On Camera

[milaonthemoon]

images and info regarding the explosion today in Beirut, Lebanon, please add on in notes and share

[aci25]

UPDATE: The explosion in Beirut killed at least 25 people and wounded over 2,500, says Lebanon’s health minister. Officials say all hospitals there are full. Casualties and injuries are expected to rise, with many believed buried under the rubble.

UPDATE: At least 10 people were killed by an explosion in Beirut, security officials told @reuters Lebanese security official announces that “explosive material” was stored in a warehouse in Beirut’s port (a very heavily populated area). Israel has long accused Hezbollah of storing explosive weapons in downtown Beirut. At least 15 people killed and hundreds more injured.

The cause and total casualties are unknown

“Dozens” wounded, say officials

Witnesses report people hit by flying glass, debris

Explosion heard 150 miles away in Cyprus

[neonprotagonist]

a massive explosion just rocked the capital city of lebanon, beirut. footage of the explosion has been captured, and it is horrific and terrifying. dozens and maybe even hundreds of people have been injured and the reports have confirmed at least 10 people dead. reports are still coming in.

hospitals are overwhelmed. the lebanese red cross has sent out an urgent message in need of blood donations of all blood types. open transfusion centers to help aid in this disaster are currently

tripoli

jouneih

antelias

spears

zahle

saida

nabatieh

if you have loved ones in lebanon or you are aware of someone who has loved ones in lebanon, i strongly urge you to reach out to them as soon as possible. if you don’t have loved ones in lebanon, i hope you at least spread the word to help others and keep beirut in your thoughts today.

this all started just barely two hours ago, and the reports are still coming in with updates. keep an eye on the news, if you can. stay safe. 

[fucklerobbyy]

im not sure if anyone’s done this yet but

[ifeel-tabul0us]

As a volleyball player, this is exactly how shit feels like

[kookiyama]

He high key played me too

[karasunosimp]

THE MUSIC

[roohale]

AHHHH

[becausebirds]

Toucan discovers a traffic cam. video

[biggaylion]

Today is the day this toucan discovered a traffic cam

you can only reblog it today

[aquilacalvitium]

Missed this last year by 50 effing minutes.

[aquilacalvitium]

Hell yeah I’m scheduling this again.

[lillyjadethings-deactivated2019]

[stalker-among-the-stars]

Deploy the boy

[quorpiest]

[babyanimalgifs]

This praying mantis standing its ground 

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[roohale]

Thanks for being such a sweetheart

You're welcome!! Thank you for being u and an awesome content creator. You're really cool!!!✌😁💖

[politijohn]

July 29, 2020

[botanical-artistry]

[shutyourmoustache]

So now there’s a Wall of Moms, Wall of Dads, and Wall of Vets. The allyship is real in Portland. ✊🏽

[nowthisnews]

‘Race and racism is a reality that so many of us grow up learning to just deal with. But if we ever hope to move past it, it can’t just be on people of color to deal with it. It’s up to all of us – Black, white, everyone – no matter how well-meaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable work of rooting it out. It starts with self-examination and listening to those whose lives are different from our own. It ends with justice, compassion, and empathy that manifests in our lives and on our streets.’ — Michelle Obama

[sunsetinsanremo]

PLEASE READ

PLEASE SIGNAL BOOST

[I can’t imagine this post will get that much traction since this website is so America-centric, but I’m making it anyway because I have seen no information about it on here and it is such an important and pressing issue.]

When refugees and asylum seekers come to Ireland they are housed via a system known as ‘Direct Provision’. Direct Provision was started in 1999 as a temporary soloution to deal with incoming refugees and has NEVER been updated since.

Residents are housed in DP centres until their application for refugee status is processed. This can take anywhere from 3 months to 12 YEARS. Needless to say but the conditions in these centres are absolutely appalling. They share rooms with up to 8 individuals, receive only €38.80 a week, cannot work, cannot cook for themselves and the food provided is of VERY low quality.

Conditions in one DP centre in Cahersiveen in County Kerry were so bad that on Monday (27/07/2020), 32 residents went on hunger strike. They refused food until Thursday when it was announced that they would be moved to different centres around the country and the Cahersiveen centre would be shut down.

However I think it is clear that this is only a minor, temporary fix. The whole system needs an overhaul with Direct Provision being completely ABOLISHED. Refugees in Ireland are treated like second-class citizens, segregated from the community, and given no opportunity for integration. 

This is a very basic rundown of the issue but I will reblog with links for further information so tumblr doesn’t eat my post. PLEASE SIGNAL BOOST and if you want to donate money anywhere PLEASE DONATE TO MASI

[sunsetinsanremo]

https://www.masi.ie/

https://doras.org/direct-provision/

https://www.thejournal.ie/caherciveen-direct-provision-5164472-Jul2020/ (information about the hunger strike specifically)

[blackthxrntree]

please reblog, the whole system of direct provision is absolutely appalling and needs abolishing immediately

here is a list of things to donate to your local DP centre

follow @/dpdonations on Instagram for more information

[Image description: list of suitable donations to direct provision centres around ireland.

hand wash, soap, washing up liquid, body wash, masks, gloves, cleaning products/cloths, laundry detergent, period/sanitary products, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, moisturiser, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, deodorant, antiperspirant, toilet paper, sponges, loofahs, shaving cream, baby formula, nappies (all sizes), baby food, baby dry snacks, baby wipes, baby lotion, dry snacks (for adult/children), cereal bars.

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