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straight-from-gaza · 6 hours

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Call to action: Columbia students are being arrested en masse with many also being informed they are suspended from their university for taking part in the Gaza solidarity encampment in support of Palestine.

(Source: eye on palestine)

#free palestine #free gaza #genocide #palestine #gaza #columbia university #protest #gaza protest #columbia protest #usa news #american news

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madamepestilence · 2 months

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Just as a reminder as I've just noticed myself - arab.org has more pages to support on

In case you're unfamiliar with how this site works, it confirms ad revenue via your clicks, which allows them to donate money to various funds

These go to:

Children -> UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund)

Fight Poverty -> UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)

Environment -> Greenpeace MENA (Middle East and North Africa)

Palestine -> UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency [for Palestine Refugees in the Near East])

Refugees -> UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Women -> UN Women

Do more with your daily clicks! You can help each one once per individual (perhaps per IP address?) per day, letting you help out with six things at once?

US-specific advice for helping Palestine below cut.

Side note I'm keeping beneath the cut since it's relevant to US folks only: if you're really determined to help Palestine, vote for Dr. Cornel West, Ph.D. for President of the United States.

He's the most openly vocal about a free Palestine and is the only candidate who has demonstrably shown he is the most committed and prepared to immediately cease US support to Israel.

Joe Biden isn't going to cave if he gets re-elected. We all know that. Voting third party is a lot less risky than you've been taught - the two party system can replace one or both parties with new parties if they lose public favour.

We have both the people and the ability to unseat the Democratic party and install Socialism, and between Socialism and Republicans, Socialism is going to lock in place immediately and become the dominant political force in America.

Cornel West's Platform

Cornel West's Volunteer Events

Cornel West's Ballot Access Tracker and Ballot Access Plans

Tumblr thread I have of Primary/Caucus polling dates in the US (includes US territories)

Not on your Primary/Caucus ballot? Write-in, "Cornel West," on your ballot, or urge your Caucus representatives to do the same.

In a state where it's difficult for Independent candidates to get ballot access? Dr. Cornel West, Ph.D. thought ahead and has created a new party for those states called the Justice for All Party.

(Addendum: Claudia de la Cruz is not a viable alternative. The Party for Socialism and Liberation has a Conservative 5th Column and has frequent issues with discrimination.)

Free Palestine. Vote for Cornel West.

#palestine #gaza #free palestine #free gaza #good news #arab.org #world news #world politics #global news #global politics #us news #us politics #american news #american politics #cornel west #un #united nations

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reality-detective · 1 month

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EPIC. I don't know who this man is nor have I ever even heard of this man until today. Whoever he is - he’s now on the map. 🤔

#pay attention #educate yourselves #educate yourself #knowledge is power #reeducate yourself #reeducate yourselves #think about it #think for yourselves #think for yourself #do your homework #do some research #do your own research #ask yourself questions #question everything #south carolina #state senate #news #american news

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saywhat-politics · 1 year

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#woke #american news

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adorabubblesblog · 2 months

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#Congo #people of congo #congo mines #congo rainforest #congo basin #free congo #congo genocide #congolese #democratic republic of the congo #dr congo #save congo #help congo #important #please boost #signal boost #news #american news

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intothestacks · 2 months

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A handful of states are eyeing laws that would allow criminal charges against school librarians for distributing books that contain "obscene matter."

Why it matters: GOP state lawmakers have in recent years increased their efforts to ban material they deem inappropriate from schools and libraries.

That material includes books on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia, said the bill "is designed to create confusion for educators about what kinds of materials can be taught or displayed."

The American Library Association said this type of legislation would allow for "advocacy groups and parents to sue or prosecute library workers" for providing books and other materials that present "accurate medical information about sex or puberty, describe sexual behavior, or reflect the experiences of LGBTQ+ persons."

The ALA noted that such legal action would be "based on the false claim that any material that includes information about sex, sexuality, gender identity, or sexual orientation is legally obscene and inappropriate for minors."

#libraries #librarians #american news #news article #library news #librarylife #libraryland #censorship #book banning #lgbt issues #right to read #school libraries #elementary school #public libraries

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thealiveshadow · 5 months

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#LETS FUCKING JOEEEE #sag strike #sag aftra #sag #sag afta strike #sag after strong #unions #support unions #destiel #important stuff #destiel meme #news #union news #pro union #hollywood #actors #hollywood actors #american news

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annailujjay · 3 months

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If you’re not following my insta ( annailujj_ ) here are some snippets from my story today Friday January 19th 2024, there’s much more on there if you wish to read further. - xoxo Annailujj

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nothingelsetobe · 1 month

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American woman rescued from under rubble in Gaza

Please watch this. Please Share it, Spread it, Repost, Reblog, etc. Anything you can do. Please do it.

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netscapenavigator-official · 9 months

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The fact that the UFO debate has made it to the senate floor and is overtaking national news has made me reflect and ask some important questions...

Like, what war crime are we trying to distract everyone from this time?

#rambles #new #american news #politics #american politics #america #ufo #aliens #aliens and ufos #senate

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suspicious-whumping-egg · 1 year

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#spn #destiel meme #trump #trump indictment #fuck trump #destiel #world news #american news

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madamepestilence · 10 days

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H5N1: What to know before fear spreads

What is H5N1?

H5N1 is a 1996 strain of the Spanish or Avian Flu first detected in Chinese birds before spreading globally across various avian species. H5N1 is similar to H1N1, but spreads slower and has a much higher mortality rate.

H5N1 may also be referred to as Influenza A. The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has seen fit to rename H5N1 to Bovine Influenza A Virus, or BIAV, and are encouraging others to use the same terminology.

I would not be surprised if the colloquial name among the public becomes Bovine Flu or American Flu in the coming months, and may be referred to as the Chinese Flu by the same folks who took the spark of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic as an excuse to be publicly racist to East Asian people without social repercussions.

BIAV is a virus, meaning that it is a (probably) non-living packet of self-replicating infectious material with a high rate of mutation. BIAV is structured similarly to SARS-CoV-2, having a packet of infectious material encased in a spherical shell with a corona, or crown, of proteins that can latch to living cells to inject RNA.

Image source with interactive model: ViralZone - H5N1 subtype

What is the history of BIAV?

In 1996 and 1997, an outbreak of BIAV occurred among poultry and infected 18 people in Hong Kong, 6 of which died. This seemingly isolated incident then infected ~860 people with a >50% death rate.

At the time, BIAV was known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, and killed nearly 100% of chickens within a 48 hour period.

From 2003 to 2005, continual outbreaks occurred in China and other East Asian countries, before spreading to Cambodia, the Netherlands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

From 2014 to 2016, it began being detected in American fowl, as well as mutating the H5N6 (lethal in birds, no human to human transmission) and H5N8 (largely spread through turkeys, ducks had immunity) viruses.

BIAV has since evolved into a clade known as 2.3.4.4b, and was first detected in 2021 in wild American birds. This then caused outbreaks in 2022 among wild and domesticated birds (such as chickens) alike, but was largely being overshadowed by the pressing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic at the time.

From 2022 to 2023, it was observed to be spreading among various mammals, including humans. Now, in 2024, we're having the most concerning rapid outbreak of BIAV since 2003.

BIAV is known to spread from mammal to mammal, particularly between cows and humans. BIAV may also be spread from cow to cow (highly likely, but not confirmed - this is likely the reason the virus has spread to Idaho from Texan cattle), and is known to be lethal to domestic cats and birds within 48 hours.

How does BIAV spread?

BIAV spreads through fomites - direct contact with infected animals or infected surfaces and then touching parts of your face or other orifices - as well as through airborne particulates, which may be inhaled and enter the sinuses and lungs.

BIAV is known to spread through:

Asymptomatic Ducks, geese, swans, various shorebirds

Symptomatic, may be lethal Foxes, bears, seals, sea lions, polar bears, domestic cats, dogs, minks, goats, cows, (potentially human to human, but unconfirmed - there have only been 8 potential human to human cases in 2024).

How can I protect against BIAV?

As BIAV is a type of Influenza A, existing protocols should do fine.

Current recommendations are to wash your hands vigorously after interacting with birds (I would also recommend doing this with mammals), avoid touching your face or other open orifices, and wear N95 masks.

Avoid sick or dead animals entirely - I would also recommend reporting them to your local Animal Control or veterinary centre and warning them about the infection risk. People who work with animals are recommended to also wear full PPE such as N95 masks, eye protection, gloves, and partake in vigorous hand washing.

If you suspect you've caught BIAV, seek medical attention immediately. Existing medications such as oseltamivir phosphate, zanamivir, peramivir, and baloxavir marboxil can reduce BIAV's ability to replicate.

Standard flu shots will not protect against BIAV. Remember - symptoms of BIAV may not manifest for between 2 to 8 days, and potentially infected people should be monitored for at least 10 days.

How far has BIAV spread?

BIAV is currently a global virus, though the current infection location of note is the United States.

Image Key: Dark red - Countries with humans, poultry and wild birds killed by H5N1 Deep red - Countries with poultry or wild birds killed by H5N1 and has reported human cases of H5N1 Light red - Countries with poultry or wild birds killed by H5N1

Image source: Wikipedia - Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 - File: Global spread of H5N1 map

Image source: Metro.co.uk - Map shows where bird flu is spreading in US amid new warning - File: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s H5N1 bird flu detections map across the United States

Should I be afraid?

You needn't be afraid, just prepared. BIAV has a concerningly high lethality, but this ironically culls its spread somewhat.

In the event human to human transmission of BIAV is confirmed, this will likely mainly affect marginalized communities, poor people, and homeless people, who are likely to have less access to medical care, and a higher likelihood of working in jobs that require frequent close human contact, such as fast food or retail jobs.

Given the response to SARS-CoV-2, corporations - and probably the government - may shove a proper response under the rug and refuse to participate in a full quarantine, which may leave people forced to go to work in dangerous conditions.

If this does spread into an epidemic or pandemic, given our extensive knowledge about Influenza, and the US having a backup vaccine for a prior strain of H5N1, a vaccine should be able to be developed relatively quickly and would hopefully be deployed freely without charge - we won't have to worry about a situation like The Stand.

Wash your hands, keep clean, avoid large social gatherings where possible, wear an N95 mask if you can afford them (Remember: Cloth masks are the least protective, but are better than nothing. If you can't afford N95 masks, I recommend wearing a well-fitted cloth mask with a disposable face mask over it to prevent pneumonia from moisture buildup in the disposable mask), support the disabled, poor, and homeless, and stay educated.

We can do better this time.

Further things to check out:

YouTube: MedCram - H5N1 Cattle Outbreak: Background and Currently Known Facts (ft. Roger Seheult, M.D.)

Wikipedia - Influenza A virus subtype H5N1

Maine.gov - Avian Influenza and People

CDC.gov - Technical Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses

Wikipedia - H5N1 genetic structure

realagriculture - Influenza infection in cattle gets new name: Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV)

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reality-detective · 1 month

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💥 NCSWIC 💥

There are a lot of pending indictments 🤔

#pay attention #educate yourselves #educate yourself #knowledge is power #reeducate yourself #reeducate yourselves #think about it #think for yourselves #think for yourself #do your homework #news #nevada #american news #surprise #you decide #criminal #treason #unconstitutional

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workersolidarity · 3 months

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[ 📹 Footage from some of the results from drone and missile strikes launched today against the Yemeni Armed Forces by the United States Armed Forces.]

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💥UNITED STATES LAUNCHES COMBINED DRONE AND MISSILE STRIKES ON YEMENI TARGETS💥

The United States Department of Defense announced a series of combined drone and missile strikes on what it called "Iranian-backed Houthi" military targets in Yemen.

The U.S. announced the strikes in a press release Thursday evening, stating that, "in light of the illegal, dangerous and destabilizing Iranian-backed Houthi attacks against U.S. and international vessels and commercial vessels from many countries lawfully transiting the Red Sea, today the militaries of the United States and the United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, conducted strikes against military targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen."

The U.S. Defense Department said the strikes were intended to "disrupt and degrade" the Yemeni Armed Forces' capabilities to "endanger mariners and threaten global trade" in one of the world's most critical waterways.

The strikes are also intended to "send a message" to the Ansarallah movement-led Yemeni Armed Forces; that the U.S. intends to exact a price for Yemen's solidarity with Palestinians under bombardment and siege in the Gaza Strip.

The U.S. added that the Yemeni Armed Forces would incur further attacks if they do not "end their illegal attacks" in the Red Sea.

"Today's strikes targeted sites associated with the Houthis' unmanned aeril vehicle, ballistic and cruise missile, and coastal radar and air surveillance capabilities," the Defense Department statement says.

"The United States maintains its right to self-defense and, if necessary, as will take follow-on actions to protect U.S. Forces."

Since November 19th, the Yemeni Armed Forces have launched upwards of two dozen drone and missile strikes targeting Israeli vessels and commercial vessels headed to or from the ports of occupied Palestine.

In response, on December 19th, the United States announced a coation taskforce with several Western countries, as well as Bahrain, to counter the Yemeni attacks on Israeli and other commercial vessels heading to occupied territory through the Red Sea.

"Today, a coalition of countries committed to upholding the rules-based international order demonstrated our shared commitment to defending U.S. and international vessels and commercial vessels exercising navigational rights and freedoms from illegal and unjustifiable attacks," the DoD said in the press release.

It should be noted that the "rules-based International order" that the United States endlessly uses to justify military actions against State and non-State actors alike, is in direct contravention of International Law, the only framework agreed to by the entirety of the "International community" the United States references.

#source

#videosource

@WorkerSolidarityNews

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adorabubblesblog · 4 months

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#important #please boost #signal boost #news #american news #save palestine #palestine #gaza #palestinian families #palestinian bombings #sanitary #women of Gaza #women of Palestinian #Bisan #sanitary pads

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twobitsandanibble · 1 year

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