Aral Balkan
@aral@mastodon.ar.al  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

Since Microsoft is organising a European Sovereign Tech Fund, we should ask Lockheed Martin to put together a European Sovereign Defense Fund. There’s probably also opportunity here to bring Amazon in to advise on EU labour standards and have McDonald’s take the lead on food safety policy in the EU.

CC @EUCommission

#EU#USA#corporateCapture #europeanSovereignTechFund #microsoft #github#openSource#freeSoftware #tech #freedom#humanRights #democracy
Ultra Verified 🇺🇦
@Ultraverified@mastodon.sdf.org  ·  activity timestamp 7 hours ago
@aral @EUCommission

Ask #Republicans in #America to provide guidance in sane, reasoned discourse and ethical behavior, and Donald #Trump should be in charge of protecting children from sexual abuse #AskIvanka
Of Bookish Things
@JPK_elmediat@c.im  ·  activity timestamp 10 hours ago
@ben
This was at the first 100 days. #RuthBenGhiat, #Autocracy scholar, analyses the #TrumpAdministration’s rapid shift towards #Authoritarianism. She talks about #Trump’s #PersonalityCult, how #Strongmen portray machismo and the potential for a female strongman figure. She also discusses how autocrats use corruption, violence and propaganda to stay in power, and how #ICE roundups echo the past, resembling a “secret police force”.
Ruth Ben-Ghiat anticipated that #America would reach the tipping point by September.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUMATTj3Ai0
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

🇻🇳Ngon quá! That's Vietnamese for "So delicious!" 😋

Today was a perfect example of the wonderful community we have at the Malden Senior Center! Before my strength class, one of our Vietnamese members surprised me with homemade spring rolls and sauce. So grateful for this surprise treat! ✨

#food#Vietnamese#Culture #community #diversity #gratitude #immigrants #yum#America #northshorema #maldenma #vietnamesefood #seniorfitness
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp last week
#Patriotism#Diversity#Equality#America 🇺🇸

🗣️Thank you to Nate for having me on the Coach Vision #Podcast

To fellow coaches and #fitness pros: Our lived experiences aren’t just valid—they’re vital. They help us build inclusive spaces, challenge #racism and #misogyny, and drive #health equity in our industry and communities💪🏾

📣These conversations aren’t always easy—but they’re always necessary. And they’re worth it

▶️Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/9RBVCyw6OTc?si=Kb3qvrKif_Tjpkh2

#Boston #democracy #unity
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp last week

The trauma of racial profiling is real, and its effects—especially on youth—are long-lasting.

We must ensure that public spaces remain safe and welcoming—not sites of fear or intimidation.

Your voice matters. Don’t let silence win. Know your rights, and protect the rights of those you serve.

Link to story: https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-youth-baseball-coach-says-ice-agents-approached-members-team-practicing-riverside-park-manhattan/17060854/

#America#Democracy#Coach#Boston#Civilrights#History#Leaders#Immigrants #racism #fascism #sports #freedom #nyc
Aral Balkan
@aral@mastodon.ar.al  ·  activity timestamp last week

I’m not an expert on these things so are we calling it the Israeli-American genocide of the Palestinian people or the American-Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people?

Also, is that fair to Germany?

Is Israeli-American-German genocide of the Palestinian people more precise?

Would that make other EU countries with their own valid contributions to the genocide feel left out?

Thoughts?
anti
@anti@social.seattle.wa.us  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago
@jeffjarvis

hey america

are you proud of yourself?

#shame #america #nazi
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

⭐️Meet the rockstars from my SPARTA Strength Class at the Malden Senior Center! Here, age (65-97!), background, or ability don't define us. We don't just lift weights—we lift each other.

ALL are welcome, ALL are an #inspiration. This is what true strength looks like.💪🏾

#healthequity #seniorfitness #aging #diversity #accessibility #fitness #community#America#Boston
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago
#KerrCountyTX

Just donated to All Hands and Hearts— an all-volunteer nonprofit currently in Kerr County, TX helping families affected by the flood move into emergency housing and receive critical support.

If you can’t donate, please like, comment, or share to help spread the word.

#humanitarian #texas #kerrville #flood #compassion #volunteer #america

➡️ https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago
#KerrCountyTX

Just donated to All Hands and Hearts— an all-volunteer nonprofit currently in Kerr County, TX helping families affected by the flood move into emergency housing and receive critical support.

If you can’t donate, please like, comment, or share to help spread the word.

#humanitarian #texas #kerrville #flood #compassion #volunteer #america

https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

💪🏽50 years young and still pulling my weight—literally.

➡️ This isn’t about showing off.
It’s about showing up.

For my health.
For my community.
Para mi comunidad.✨

#healthequity #patriotism #diversity #latino #community #fitness#America#Immigrants #unity#Boston#BostonFitness#Maldenma#Northshorema #coach #teamwork #quotes #outdoors