Are you tired of being underpaid and exploited at work?
Join your friendly local branch of the Industrial Workers of the World! We have covid-safe hybrid meetings once a month. Message us for more info today!
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A gopher tortoise at San Felasco Hammock Preserve state park in Gainesville, Florida, US. Gopher tortoises that are threatened by loss of habitat and development should be placed on the endangered species list in four southern states, environmental groups say
Gainesville! It's getting close to that time of year again! I present to you the "Transiversary: Celebration of Trans Lives." This time as an all day event with doors at 12:30pm! It's a $5-20 sliding scale cover. We've got music, art, and community.
For your musical pleasure, we have Confession Kids, Dumpster Meds, Hellcat Tendencies, Degenerate State, BeBe Deluxe, Quil Darling, X Dirty Fingers, and a special DJ set by Wild Creatrix.
We also have our fantastic drag performers Lyre Antics and Delirium Primadonna Haze.
And our wonderful artists vending: Pillsbury Bread Co, Angel Obscura, hammflower, and Fae Geleh. Gainesville Food Not Bombs will also be tabling this event!
Do you live in or near Gainesville, Florida? Do you wanna get unionized? Come join your friendly neighborhood IWW branch!
We're an active branch looking for new members, and we have monthly meetings with covid safety accommodations in place. You can mask up and join us for our in-person meetings (complete with air purifier), or join us virtually via Jitsi.
Message us today for more information about how you can join us and organize your workplace!
The bolt from the blue caught on camera in Gainesville, Florida, on June 8, 2013. (Image credit: University of Florida Lightning Observatory in Gainesville)