My skin is ridiculously sensitive. I probably damaged the shit out of my skin barrier with all those stridex pads and astringents that were super popular when I was 14.
Idk if it's making much of a difference, but I use Vanicream cleanser, Neutrogena retinol, then aveeno moisturizer. I may also add a layer of aveeno oat restore cream or whatever too.
I was slugging with Vaseline for a while and I think that seemed to work but my brain is broken and im.exhausted all the time so I stopped
My favorite Lingua Ignota song; for fans of eerie, haunting femme vocals, screams, wails and screeches. This whole album is about her experience with manipulation and abuse from a former partner (I believe it was the singer from the band Daughters). Absolutely amazing, the entire album is an atmospheric masterpiece. Listen to it with full attention and listen LOUD.
I got to see her perform with Chat Pile opening which was a hilarious choice, but she seems to be a very silly person so while her music is crushing and serious, makes sense she would have them join. Their music is heavy as hell as well but definitely an interesting choice. Suffice to say her performance was incredible and I'm so glad I got to see one if her last performances as Lingy
Uhhh I think I remember drone rights being super problematic and AFAIK bureaucrat has been nice and pure???
Thank the lordt
ACLU cheers house vote blocking 9495
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives blocked H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, 256-145. Because the House of Representatives was attempting to move the bill on suspension it required a two-thirds majority in order to pass. This legislation would have granted the Secretary of Treasury the unilateral power to investigate and effectively shut down any tax-exempt organization — including news outlets, universities, and civil society groups — by stripping them of their tax-exempt status based on an unilateral accusation of wrongdoing.
Oh fuck nahh I would probably crack myself I'm the head with the board or get yelled at by a local lmao. I used to live near the beach so had a few close call things that stress me out - went sailing and dropped anchor at a mile marker to swim. Learned later that there were sharks chillin there. Another one I went swimming alone when it was choppy, being was too confident in my skills, too late to seim into the wave and Poseidon tossed me to the bottom of the ocean 3 times before deciding he didn't want me and hurled me back to shore. Definitely thought I was going to die lol.
Did you surf often?
I think I was just so focused on trying to do one of the most basic tricks that I lost sight of the fun lol. I could ride around okay, but I really wish I didn't have to get off my board to get up curbs! And I wasn't very good at turning sharp either. I can't believe I was trying to use it as a regular mode of transport at one point lol.
Skateboarding. I tried learning how to Ollie for like an entire summer in highschool. I don't think I got the board off the ground once 
Hell yeah that's dope. They were a band that a lot of my friends were obsessed with over the years but for whatever reason I never decided to give them a chance. Looks like now is that time
My dad was on a work furlough program when he was in jail. At least they can get outside and make money, I guess.
Absolutely. I'd you have any recommendations of other artists that are in a similar vein to his music pls hit me with them
Ah jealous! I learned about him through a friend who got to see him live; said it was probably one of the loudest, bowel shakingest shows he's ever been to and this man plays death/black metal and noise music lol
I read an article yesterday, may have been from CBS News or something??? It took FOURTEEN PARAGRAPHS before ANYTHING at all was mentioned about the "death to arab" chants and burning of Palestinian flags. Before and after that paragraph it was all talking about jews being chased down in the streets, it's horrifying that people would do this, in ashamed of our country, it was a pogrom....then just casually dropping the real reason it happened. I couldn't believe they even included that info at all
In the article it says that it was introduced by a Republican but co-sponsored by two Dems so I imagine that speaks to this question no?
Oh wow I loooove that description, definitely fits
I am currently obsessed with this man's music. Eerie, haunting, ambient saxamaphone the likes of which you have never heard! He also created the Uzumaki soundtrack so you may already be familiar with his stuff.
Makes sense; I know a lot of people vote based on vibes and I just remember that he got a decent amount of media exposure and "communist bad" so that's why i was surprised
I think I'm mostly surprised because he's received quite a bit of media attention, or at least he did for a minute but I guess if he didn't even make it on the ballot in some places that would obviously affect the numbers
Really surprised that Claudia de la Cruz overtook Cornel West so significantly
I get really anxious when I hear these phrases as well, I get really anxious of being judged for my social awkwardness, being off putting for being autistic, not being "radical" or well read enough and just having the motivation to try to do the things while burnt out for years is a struggle too.
I use Instagram and have been able to follow accounts from local mutual aid groups who post about their open meetings and other events around town such as teach-ins, share fairs, food not bombs, etc. That's been helpful, and I plan on tryyyying to engage with some groups in the near future now that I know some people who go.
A good start might be to see if there is a Food Not Bombs near you that you can volunteer at. Or try volunteering at warming centers or homeless shelters; there are often a lot of radical people who put time and energy into things like that.
Your ability to find groups like this is gonna vary, I'm lucky to live in a place where there is an abundance of different groups to join.
I really really really hate the people who are running my place of work into the ground. It makes me wanna cry because I've been so invested in it for so long because I believed in the mission 
But next Friday is my last day and I'm able to just...not work. And the closer it gets the scarier it's becoming. I might wanna go get my MSW next year but I have to put in my application by January. Then what? Can I afford it? Do I even want to do social work anymore? Of course I find other shit to worry about when I'm quitting so I don't have to worry about anything lol.
Anyway what's door dashing like?
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That's weird you posted this I was literally thinking about hitting you up for that job this morning! Glad you got a call back and your interview goes well!
Does anyone know if there would be penalties for having an organized sick-out if there is no contract yet signed? We are not bound to any no strike clause and a coworker was fired and I think naturally people are calling out sick anyway due to stress. Can we be fired for insubordination or something? What are the risks?
Would like to spend under or around 1k.
My refurbished laptop that I got from work crapped out and I need a new one. I'd like to do light gaming, like Cult of Lamb or Disco Elysium and that would probably be the most heavy use application that I need it for. I'm also a caveman and can be pretty rough on my things, I think my last laptop ate it because I dropped it like 3 feet to the ground by knocking it off my couch on accident. So something that's somewhat durable, but I do not plan on throwing it across the room lol.
I plan on learning how to use Linux; I know next to nothing about it but have just heard good things and I think I'm just computer savvy enough to figure it out. Also any suggestions on solid alternatives to things like Word, Google docs, etc would me super appreciated!
It's a tale as old as time of Anarchists absolutely shitting all over communists but god damn I hateeeee it. No self awareness
Edit: to be clear I don't have a problem with Anarchists, just seems like very often MLs are met with so much vitriol with people they could collaborate with. Just sucks. Stupid interner
If there is language in an article that is along the lines of "until the expiration of the agreement", does that mean that whatever is contained in that article is no longer legally binding once a contract expires? I feel like that should be obvious, but my union rep seems to think that's not the case. I do know that terms and conditions of a CBA are to continue under an expired contract (besides strikes/lockouts) but if that language lives in the document, then is that how an employer can get around maintaining whatever benefit it's tied to?
I feel like I read a labornotes article that spoke to this but I CANNOT find it. If anyone can help I would be grateful!
What publications do you find to be the most factual? Do you often check multiple sources when reading about a current event? How do you keep your own biases in check?
Goodnight my love
Remember me as you fall asleep
Fill your pockets with the dust and memories
That rises from the shoes on my feet
I won't be back here
Though we may meet again
I know it's dark outside
Don't be afraid
Every time I ever cried for fear
Was just a mistake that I made
Wash yourself in your tears
And build your church
On the strength of your faith
Ukraine's newly appointed head of defense industry says he wants to turn the country into a weapons hub for the West.
"We are focused on producing all types of weapons and ammunition, and we show that we can test it on the battlefield and make it better during the war,” Kamyshin said. “That’s something we can contribute to the free world, because as you see, defense industry is becoming more and more important globally.”
Ukraine's newly appointed head of defense industry says he wants to turn the country into a weapons hub for the West.
“We are focused on producing all types of weapons and ammunition, and we show that we can test it on the battlefield and make it better during the war,” Kamyshin said. “That’s something we can contribute to the free world, because as you see, defense industry is becoming more and more important globally.”
I figure this is a common ask but I haven't seen a post anywhere in the recent past, so....What is the VERY first book on theory that I need to read?
I haven't read any theory yet, besides a short excerpt from the Communist Manifesto a long time ago. I have read some Parenti and Blackshirts & Reds is definitely on my list. I'm also interested in history books, biographies, autobiographies, anything socialist/marxist really.
I am also very interested in recommendations from non-white folks, as well as any literature about non-white socialist movements/people/history/theory etc.
It is so cute it hurts and the soundtrack is super cool. What are some other games you'd suggest for Cult of the Lamb lovers?
I just got a refurbished old hp laptop for free and I can do some gaming on Steam but uh, it's not a gaming laptop per se. I also have a switch. Hit me!
I haven't owned a functioning laptop in like, ten years because my phone does most of what I like, but I (probably) have tendinitis and carpal tunnel and need something more ergonomic for my terminally online needs. Arguing with strangers on the internet is not as effective on a cell phone lol.
I'm mostly streaming media, researching online and screwing around on lemmy. I'm interested in toying around with linux just to try it as an OS but would probably want to keep windows because Im not super tech savvy as people here seem to be. That said I can figure things out pretty quickly if I put my mind to it. I would like the ability to game if I wanted, but that might mean a whole different beast so if I could even run at least SNES roms or something like that that would be cool. I'd also like a decent sized screen, 16 inches at least. Hoping not to spend more than 1k if possible but I'm old and don't know what the average price is really for something that's upper-middle quality so whatever clever.
Thanks for any recommendations!
