Hey all, need to get a few cleaning things like draino and sponges and paper towels. On top of that, my transit card is tapped now, and i have a few places i need to go before my next paycheck. Would appreciate a hand!
Venmo is @Eric-Zann and dm for paypal/zelle
Thanks!

‼️As Americans brace for an expected rise in energy costs this winter of 7.6%, Trump absurdly claimed that “prices are coming down tremendously” during a rally yesterday in Pennsylvania as he stood under a large banner with the words “LOWER PRICES, BIGGER PAYCHECKS”. ... read full post

BEIJING -- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities were criticized for imposing a one-year ban on popular social media app Rednote by a mainland official, who said the ban has "trampled on democracy and undermined the freedom" of people in Taiwan. ... read full post
I understand that there was still much good about the Soviet/Eastern Bloc system and shortages and all didn't always happen and revisionism would eventually cause all sorts of issues. However, I'm looking for a detailed answer (feel free to send links too) to what actually caused the infamous economic struggles that many people faced (which apparently isn't just completely bourgeois propaganda) in the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact nations (particularly in their later years). ... read full post
cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/10037548 ... read full post
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/40189934 ... read full post

Good analysis, recommended follow


What would our world look like without borders? A video on the history, politics, and human impact of global border regimes. How we manufacture “illegality,” why borders create inequality, what an abolitionist future could mean for all of us. Borders reinforce capitalism, racial hierarchy, and imperial power structures, and we think that a world with free movement is not only possible, but necessary. ... read full post
I have a suspicion that the answer is yes, but I'm wondering if there are any concrete sources on France using NATO training or equipment during that time.

Biden’s Europe chief Sloat admits: 1) US knew just a “no NATO” statement from Ukraine would prevent war 2) US blocked it to avoid “rewarding” Russia & bet on Ukraine retaking territory by force. ... read full post
Ben Norton of Geopolitical Economy Report held a 1 hour presentation and 1 hour Q&A on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the US DSA International Committee. His presentation is incredibly in-depth. ... read full post