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columbus, ohio. i'm mostly on mastodon these days: friend.camp/@makingarecord

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the most important educational event our DSA chapter ever did was a series where people read an article about an organizing effort in another city and then had a structured conversation led by experienced organizers about what they tried, how they chose what they tried, and why it did or didn't work

19.02.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Columbus had two pedestrians struck while walking on the road in a span of about twenty-four hours. One was critically injured and another was killed.

One location had zero sidewalks.
The other had sidewalks that were completely buried in snow and ice.

05.02.2026 22:18 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I have an FM synth arriving today and have similar thoughts haha

05.02.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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They take and take and take and never give anything back

04.02.2026 03:19 πŸ‘ 753 πŸ” 87 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 12

It's good to be aware of absolutely, but I don't think it's useful (or fun really) to write off media that has harmful political tendencies, and I mostly think that the culture leads to the media, not the other way around, so I try to aim my critique at the culture, not the media.

04.02.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I agree, I was indeed being generous haha

04.02.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I think it's not worse than most things you'd see in mainstream TV especially that were happening in 1996 but not fun to think any deeper about

04.02.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Agree I mostly don't find him funny, AND there's also at least some argument to be made that his characterization is vaguely racist

04.02.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Senator Meow's 2025 Christmas Challenge Unwrapped

Senator Meow's 2025 Christmas Challenge Unwrapped

Alright, at long last, here's the 2025 Christmas Challenge Unwrapped. Let's start with a hearty congrats to all our champions: @atremblingsky.bsky.social, @benpoop.bsky.social, @cleverleftist.bsky.social, @dariaphoebe.com, @edrevelator34.bsky.social, @makingarecord.com, @marie.tech

04.02.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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looks great!

26.01.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional image from COTA announcing free rides during a cold advisory with the message "Stay warm & ride free" set against a blue snowy background.

Promotional image from COTA announcing free rides during a cold advisory with the message "Stay warm & ride free" set against a blue snowy background.

Fares are waived on all COTA services Friday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 24, to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during the extreme cold.

We’re keeping an eye on the weather and will share updates if the advisory lasts beyond Saturday.

Stay warm, Central Ohio!

23.01.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I assure you it can haha fully like 30% of it is essentially the same footage of men walking in a jungle

23.01.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyer for Vigil for the protestor murdered by ICE in Minneapolis. 7pm tonight, Jan 7th, at Columbus City Hall

Flyer for Vigil for the protestor murdered by ICE in Minneapolis. 7pm tonight, Jan 7th, at Columbus City Hall

Flyer for emergency protest - "From Columbus to Minneapolis. ICE out! We fight back!" 6pm tonight, Jan 7, at Ohio Statehouse

Flyer for emergency protest - "From Columbus to Minneapolis. ICE out! We fight back!" 6pm tonight, Jan 7, at Ohio Statehouse

Two anti - ICE actions this evening in Cbus

07.01.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Listen. I'm down.

25.12.2025 04:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I had some travel unexpectedly and unfortunately cancelled, otherwise it would have been a squeaker even this year!

25.12.2025 04:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And as usual belatedly to you too!

25.12.2025 04:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Challenge complete! Hee haw etc! Happy holiday!

25.12.2025 04:09 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I am fine with tougher but a few more raw hours and I probably just won't be able to fit it in!

25.12.2025 04:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Somehow ended up with Trancers and Muppet Christmas Carol as my last two

25.12.2025 00:40 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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21.12.2025 00:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Glad we ran into each other!

20.12.2025 22:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Never Again Action Chanukah 2025 Never Again Action is running a community-powered fundraising campaign to support our organizing in 2026. This work is more urgent than ever: ICE’s budget is set to triple, and the Jewish Right is rec...

All I want for chanukah is the end of the detention and deportation machine and the horrors it brings to every person caught up in it. 🫠

14.12.2025 18:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm saving this one! Been meaning to rewatch it for a while!

04.12.2025 23:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Andy Serkis Hobbit and LOTR are both really excellent! Listened to them both few times myself!

03.12.2025 15:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Round and Round" isn't in the challenge this year, in case anyone is looking for some real good extra curriculars

02.12.2025 18:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think my most unexpected hell yeah moments reading this were "Communion" and "While You Were Sleeping," but again some really really fun additions for this year!

28.11.2025 03:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Hell yes there are some new BANGERS in here!!!

28.11.2025 03:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0