Reposted by Ms. EightMartha Smith @mostlymartha.bsky.social · 30/05/2026This was not, in fact, too much for our delicate lady brains to grasp. 04811
Reposted by Ms. EightLora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 30/05/2026maybe women just don’t trust technology that repeatedly proves unreliable and costs too much (monetarily, societally, environmentally) given its relatively janky performance? i mean. why is it “women must lower their standards” and not “tech companies must profoundly improve…” 17597151
Reposted by Ms. EightBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Sadly the current right-wing coalition government in Finland has foolishly cut the funding for the nation’s “Housing First” success story, and homelessness is predictably now on the rise again. That just reinforces the fact that such programs work, if lazy political ideology doesn’t get in the way.ysaatio.fiHomelessness on the Rise in Finland - Y-SäätiöAsunnottomien ihmisten määrä on kääntynyt kasvuun. Nyt asunnottomien määrä kasvoi Helsingissä, vaikka asunnottomia asutettiin vuoden aikana vaikuttava määrä. 6363103
Reposted by Ms. EightStephen Hampshire @shampshire.bsky.social · 29/05/2026This is my intuition about austerity and most business decisions: short term cost-cutting leads to higher long term costs. 627672
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 30/05/2026@mostlymartha.bsky.social I thought of your rant from months ago about “packing light” when you’re plus sized. I just saw this ad in the Milan airport and while I know it’s an ad and not realistic, it still makes me want to rant. 230
Reposted by Ms. EightThe Oregonian @oregonian.com · 30/05/2026The airline has reversed a four-month-old policy that was deeply unpopular with plus-sized passengers.oregonlive.comAfter backlash, Southwest Airlines walks back new ‘customer of size’ policyThe airline has reversed a four-month-old policy that was deeply unpopular with plus-sized passengers. 0328
Reposted by Ms. EightBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28/05/2026“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.thebetter.newsFinland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.meIn Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness. 3433121153
Reposted by Ms. EightBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 30/04/2026“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.” “Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath Some costs are savings.grist.orgOne mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 lossCopenhagen, the bicycle-friendliest place on the planet, publishes a biannual Bicycle Account, and buried in its pages is a rather astonishing fact. 221538523
Reposted by Ms. EightStrayCatalyst @straycatalyst.bsky.social · 20/04/2026It’s a settled point that housing and a bit of basic income is cheaper than punishment but the US thinks it’s being soft on crime to help people, and there are people who make money on prisons and punishment 117758
Reposted by Ms. EightI'm movin' on... @alyssonfergison.com · 04/04/2026Just a quick reminder that Ronald Reagan yanked the solar panels off the White House. If America had remained on the path Jimmy Carter set us on, nobody would be talking about the Strait of Hormuz or gas prices right now. Republicans have been fucking America and the world for decades.media.tenor.coma man with a mustache is sitting at a table with his eyes closed and says these people .ALT: a man with a mustache is sitting at a table with his eyes closed and says these people . 10542351078
Reposted by Ms. EightMichael Clemens @mclem.org · 05/04/2026The Vice President’s parents-in-law came to the United States as foreign students, at the University of California. 447041276
Reposted by Ms. EightJoseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Minnesota photojournalist Rob Levine is suing the FAA over a a drone no fly zone which is designed to stop people filming ICE. www.404media.co/journalist-s...404media.coJournalist Sues FAA Over Drone No Fly Zone Designed to Prevent Filming ICEA Minnesota journalist is challenging a 3,000 foot restriction on flying near DHS assets on First Amendment grounds. 330286
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Happy birthday to this guy! Here’s to mumblemumble more years! Love you @uncle6.org 😘 3120
Reposted by Ms. EightBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 03/01/2026When Trump says it won’t end up costing the United States to illegally invade and “control” Venezuela because of the value of their oil, he means there will be a massive public cost, but that’s ok because private companies and oligarchs, including his family, will make a ton of money. 23901263
Reposted by Ms. EightStephanie Gal @stephaniegal.bsky.social · 04/01/2026What do you call it when the public foots the bill and the wealthy get all the profits? 6378
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 31/12/2025He’s always been a conman and an asshole. He literally gets worse and worse. 030
Reposted by Ms. EightSam Bergman @violanorth.bsky.social · 26/12/202512YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.” 28151652702
Reposted by Ms. EightRick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 21/12/2025It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans. 🧵 1 of 9 818228295909
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Given how fucked up the world’s billionaires are and the earthquake swarms going on near San Ramon CA, we’re gonna find out some narcissistic, egomaniac billionaire (but I repeat myself) is drilling something massive. What is their evil plan? Wrong answers only. 210
Reposted by Ms. EightMech0T1 💦🥩 @mech0t1.bsky.social · 21/12/2025An old TTC ad from a while back 312331
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 10/12/2025I love this kid and want to meet her and buy her a boba or ice cream. 000
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 07/12/2025My absolutely favorite rendition of Toto’s “Africa” is Straight No Chaser’s “The 12 Days of Christmas.” No question. That rendition is the most tolerable version of “Carol of the Bells.” And of course, it’s also my favorite rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” 110
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Having trouble getting up out of bed? Try an earthquake alert on your phone! Luckily for me, it was too far away to be felt. But people around Lake Tahoe felt it I’m sure. earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...earthquake.usgs.govThe Earthquake Event Page application supports most recent browsers, view supported browsers. Or, try our Real-time Notifications, Feeds, and Web Services. 020
Reposted by Ms. EightBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Remember this picture, & others like it, every time you hear someone in your city say "we're not Amsterdam." This was #Amsterdam in the 1970s. Many of the cities we admire made better choices regarding cars in the past. and are still making better choices today. Better choices instead of excuses. 6547169
Reposted by Ms. EightKOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death. 8223813616945
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 02/10/2025@502eire.lol hey, congratulations on the sobriety. I’m the child of two sober alcoholics, so although I can’t speak from experience how important or challenging this is, I only speak from personal observation. (I’m a teetotaler as a result so I can never know what I’m missing if I don’t start.) 140
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 21/09/2025Happy September 21st Day to all who celebrate! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs06...youtube.comEarth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO 030
Reposted by Ms. EightAndrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 07/04/2025big lesson for america here: one reason you dont elect people who believe bull shit like "theyre eating the pets" or "theyre putting kitty litter boxes in the classrooms" is bc if they get in power theyll believe bull shit like "tariffs are a tax cut actually" 10278711569
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 03/04/2025This thread clearly explains why the US is imposing tariffs. Trying to become a king. 031
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 02/04/2025“This land is not for sale!” Just as true now as when he worked on Thunderheart. Rest in peace, Val. You’ll always be my Nick Rivers, my Chris Knight, and my agent Ray. 051
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Happy birthday to my dear @uncle6.org ! Let’s eat pancakes and party with friends and drown out ur sorrows. If I have to live through the destruction of democracy in our country, I’d rather do it with you. 170
Reposted by Ms. EightBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Time for another reminder — our values & priorities are revealed in countless small but key details in our city design, deliberate decisions that have prioritized cars over people for decades. It will take equally deliberate decisions to change. HT #Dutch cartoon by Verwey, 1980 626644
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 25/01/2025THIS. Everything about this including her follow up comments about ableism & racism. My (skinny) DH @uncle6.org usually brags about packing just a carryon, but his clothes & societal expectations are smaller, and doesn’t carry all the special meds or CPAP that I do. We both have white privilege tho 120
Reposted by Ms. EightPatrick Murray パトリック @intelpatrick.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Context always helps 07113
Reposted by Ms. EightBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Here’s some common sense for you. If u want to or need to drive in cities, your problem isn’t people choosing walking, biking & public transit because of smart, safe infrastructure. It’s all those people being forced to drive big cars instead, stuck in traffic in front of you. #TheTRUTHaboutTraffic 223460
Ms. Eight @ms8.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Seriously one of my favorite winter holiday traditions, attending the SF Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Spectacular. #sfgmc 030
Reposted by Ms. EightCDRE Fool Mental Jackass VI @uncle6.org · 08/12/2024“The moment you take it for granted is the moment they take it away. Stay strong. Stay proud. Stay beautiful.” #SFGMC 062
Reposted by Ms. EightAnthony Edwards @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Public Tsunami Message Number 3 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 1154 AM PST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...THE TSUNAMI WARNING IS CANCELLED... * The Tsunami Warning is canceled for the coastal areas of California and Oregon 12610
