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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 52m

This week, we're following the imaginary string through Aktion T4, American eugenics, Buck v. Bell, forced sterilization, the disability rights movement, Section 504, the ADA, & the rhetoric & policies raising alarm for neurodivergent & disabled Americans. open.spotify.com/episode/3xMR...

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The Imaginary String: Neurodivergence, Eugenics & the Rights We’re Fighting For

The NeuroSpicy MomPod · Episode

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

THIS 👇 IS TRUE.......

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I literally don’t know a single woman who hasn’t been raped, stalked, groped, harassed, or sexually violated in some way at some point in their life. If you choose to doubt and dox survivors, just know every woman in your life is disgusted by you.

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Waldo Jaquith @waldo.net · 30/09/2026

Here’s America.gov helpfully providing advice on how a sailor can get an abortion in Virginia.

America.gov screenshot:

I am in the Navy, stationed in Virginia. I am pregnant and don't want to be. Where can get an abortion?

I can share official rules on military coverage and Virginia law. I cannot give medical or legal advice or name a specific civilian clinic.

Military coverage (TRICARE and Department of War)
Federal law limits Department of War funds and facilities:
• Abortion is covered only if the pregnancy is from rape or incest, or if a physician certifies that carrying the pregnancy to—

America.gov screenshot:

Practical next steps

• Contact your MTF or TRICARE PCM for pregnancy confirmation and covered-care screening: TRICARE 7.
• For non-covered care in Virginia, you would use a licensed civilian provider under state law and pay out of pocket (or other non-TRICARE coverage, if any).
• If this involves sexual assault, use SAPR/SARC and medical channels;
rape/incest can meet TRICARE covered-abortion rules when documented

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

America [dot] gov creepy AI. Then it got even more broken. Ask it to play minecraft and this happens.

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Northern California gas prices. East Bay Area. ALBANY MINI MART ALBANY GAS CASH / DEBIT/CREDIT REGULAR 6.29 / 6.29 PLUS 6.498 / 6.59 SUPER 6.69 / 6.79 DIESEL #2 8.49 / 8.59 SELF SERVICE GASOLINE

Photo of gas station prices board.

Northern California gas prices. East Bay Area.

ALBANY MINI MART
ALBANY GAS

CASH / DEBIT/CREDIT
REGULAR

6.29 / 6.29

PLUS
6.498 / 6.59

SUPER
6.69 / 6.79

DIESEL #2
8.49 / 8.59

SELF SERVICE GASOLINE

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

MILLENNIALS: I see a lot of Millennials wearing wide legged pants, high waisted. The *default* is w a brutal & horiffic camel toe AND wedgie. QUESTION: Is this intentional or accidental? Is the fashion to show off the labia / man's split package? Looks painful, like rope burn. Sincere question.

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

More reasons that IsræI is synonymous with evil tech, including automated killing systems like Lavender. youtu.be/UGADk0COlxk

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Horrors on Israel’s Internet

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Man, it's a good thing Ed Sheeran decided to steer clear of politics, that worked out well for him

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Watch international news for alternate perspectives. US news is heavily censored. We don't get the same news as everyone else. This one shows fuel costs riots around the world, uncensored war information, etc. Americans are kept in the dark. www.youtube.com/live/WOYPLVE...

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LIVE: Mecca Under Threat? Houthis Deny Attack, Claim Saudi F-15 Downed | The Palki Sharma Show

YouTube video by India Global Review

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Feeling helpless about everything going on in the world? Help a real person survive to make real and substantial difference! Abdullah is very emotionally fragile after not receiving ANY support in THREE MONTHS. chuffed.org/project/1378...

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Abdullah's Medical Needs & Living Expenses

Abdullah Al-Akkad, 26, had a catastrophic injury to his foot and leg that needed a series of five surgeries so that he could walk again. At the end of 2025 he had the final surgery and was recovering ...

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

REMINDER: DON'T GIVE MONEY to Sogorea Te’! It doesn't represent Ohlone people. Problematic & taking advantage of well intended people. A History of financial fraud & antagonizing Indigenous people. Over 54 million for one family with no accountability. richmondside.org/2026/02/23/s...

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How an Ohlone nonprofit quickly became one of the wealthiest Indigenous land trusts in the nation

With $54 million in assets, Sogorea Te’ has big dreams for its reclaimed West Berkeley shellmound site. Its voluntary shuumi land tax has become wildly popular in the East Bay even as it’s drawn criti...

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

NEW: DHS's Inspector General releases a scathing report about the Everglades detention camp known as "Alligator Alcatraz." The OIG finds that the now-closed camp, violated multiple ICE standards. The OIG also confirms detainees were punished with placement in a metal cage in the Florida heat.🧵

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Staff also reported that time spent in the small metal enclosures is closely monitored, and
detainees are not locked in, even though we observed locking mechanisms on the enclosures.
Figures 11 and 12. Small Metal Enclosures; Observed January 21, 2026

Underneath is a picture of a metal cage that is 4 feet 3 inches wide by 4 feet 3 inches long, and 7 feet 9 inches high. The cage itself is placed on a tiny spot of fake turf, and then surrounded by another chainlink fence with razor wire on top. The cage is covered by a roof, but it's entirely exposed to the outside otherwise, meaning mosquitos and no air conditioning.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

When they eventually make a movie about this time, please don't put the male politicians in good suits. IMO, the ugly, low rent tailoring should be part of the story.

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On 9/11, many Americans realized for the first time that something bad might happen to them.

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leftylady.bsky.social @leftylady.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Power to the people! ✊

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Abdullah's Medical Needs & Living Expenses

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

True, but it is worse than that: The Gaza genocide is an essential part of American imperial rule.

Stylized early 1950s image of a blond woman and blond daughter in a kitchen, decorating a cake. Speech bubbles say: Child: Mommy, why won't U.S. politicians end the Gaza Holocaust?

Woman: Because Israel is blackmailing them with the Epstein files, honey.

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A new California law will ban watering decorative grass, even in non-drought years, starting Jan. 1 and will phase in over several years. So much less water will be wasted. share.google/gM6pNFqVDXUA...

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A new California law will ban watering decorative grass, even in non-drought years, starting Jan. 1

Schools, cities and counties will be affected first, then businesses and homeowners associations

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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Apparently people are sharing this far and wide on social media, which I think is horrible. This could cripple ICE operations. PLEASE do not share this.

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

From numb hands to a life-changing diagnosis, this is your sign to --> NEVER let a doctor gaslight you about your own symptoms. Hint: It's covid. Covid did this. youtube.com/shorts/nrMSw...

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POV: Your "anxiety" is actually a stroke 😳💔 #StrokeAwareness #EyeHealth #HealthScare

YouTube video by Four Nine

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is how if feels when I watch mainstream media. (Comedy future dating show) youtube.com/shorts/xY9Lq...

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Lover’s Lagoon: Episode 1

YouTube video by Gossip Goblin

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

What happens when altruistic SciFi nerds rule the world with AI. (How to minimize AI disaster) youtu.be/_g4l7YkDQwA

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ChatGPT Offered Me $2m To Keep Quiet: No One Is Ready For What's Coming!

YouTube video by The Diary Of A CEO

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I'm my experience taking care of a loved one with dementia, this seems like an accurate representation. youtube.com/shorts/ajxVW...

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What the world looks like through the eyes of someone with Alzheimer's(name is at the end）#shorts

YouTube video by ClipVibe

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16/08/2026

Mutiny…

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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The scientists that advocated protecting only “the vulnerable” had and still have no working plan on how to stop COVID-19 getting to them. Thousands died under their guidance. The scientists that had a plan on protecting everyone from COVID-19, also protected the vulnerable as best as possible.

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

All of these "smoothing garments" & "shapewear" are just GIRDLES. They are very uncomfortable. They pinch in all the wrong places. I thought we got rid of them permanently in the 1960s. Decades ago I never would have had it on my bingo card that wearing damn GIRDLES would be the required norm. 🤢🤮

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Remember our friends overseas, like Hassan, who are facing injustice: "Dear friends, we still need your support to survive these difficult days. Please don't forget my family. Every bit matters. Thank you." chuffed.org/project/1509...

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Help Hassan and his family in Gaza

Help Hassan and his Family

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Hilarious! Jajajajaa! Ooooooooo! ChatGPT just affirms everything you say. Making people more and more delusional. Watch this guy get more and more delusional. So funny! It builds you up and affirms everything you say. And no wonder my former manager LOVES AI. youtu.be/VRjgNgJms3Q

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ChatGPT made me delusional

YouTube video by Eddy Burback

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14/08/2026

Q: The family members of US service members are concerned about the conditions on the USS Lincoln TRUMP: No they're not Q: Has the deployment gone on too long? TRUMP: No no no. Not nearly long enough.

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Rita L. Portela @westernspinster.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Never argue with a fool. Because an onlooker won't be able to tell the difference between you.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12/08/2026

Peggy Flanagan: "We need to rip ICE apart and stop from them from terrorizing our communities"

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Minnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · 12/08/2026

Peggy Flanagan, a citizen of the White Earth Nation, would make history as the first Native American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate if elected. Her name in Ojibwe is Gizhiiwewidamikwe — “speaks in a loud and clear voice woman.” minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/11/p...

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Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota in victory for progressive flank • Minnesota Reformer

Progressive Democrats notched another major victory over the moderate wing of the party in Minnesota Tuesday night, when Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in what’s believed to be...

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🦋💔🇺🇸SEB🇺🇸💔🦋 @sebastiangarof5.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

If I lived in a red state, I would check my voter registration daily. Don’t trust them. Also if you were in a state where districts have been changed. Check your voter location. They are going to do everything possible to stop your vote. It’s the only way they can win.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

One America, where people are smart enough to know you don't form plurals with apostrophes. Another America, where people are stupid enough to use apostrophes to form plurals.

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Oftentimes Jack 🇮🇪🤝🇵🇸 @pepsffk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I'm not posting via other accounts, my account is for him and every Palestinian. I have you my brother and your children are my hearts too ❤️ www.chuffed.org/project/191040

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A Father’s Plea From Gaza: Give My Children a Chance to Live

Hello, my name is AboAmro, from Gaza

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CLAWSofGrrrr @clawsofgrrrr.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

My friend in Gaza needs your support 💔 Any donation, no matter how small, can make a difference for his family. If you can’t donate, please share. If this post reached you, maybe God sent it so you could be the reason for someone’s relief 🤲🏻 🔗 tinyurl.com/aboamro-family

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