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White Privilege Enables Radical Self-Care Film Fest

White male patriarchy permeates South Lamar Alamo Drafthouse's film fest with its problematic curation of oddball flicks. Pee-Wee Herman's infantilizing comedy and misogynistic undertones set the tone, while the apocalyptic "Spermageddon" raises red flags about heteronormative reproductive anxiety.

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Trump Fans Tariffs that Will Make the Poor Poorer.

Donald Trump, in his latest ploy to pander to the working class, has proposed a reckless and ignorant policy of imposing high tariffs, which experts warn will damage the economy and hurt American workers and consumers. Let's not forget, Trump's reckless and ignorant policies have already caused enough damage.

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White fragility got you down? Here's how to talk demure.

White supremacist, cisgender men and their supporters are spreading gaslighting disinformation about VP Kamala Harris. The misogynistic, bigoted right-wing is simultaneously trying to invalidate and infantilize a woman of colour with their latest hateful rhetoric.

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originais colonizadores hackeam dados de 2,9 bilhoes de pessoas

The far-right hacking group, USDoD, has stolen personal records exposing 2.9 billion people to potential identity theft and fraud. They are attempting to exploit and profit from the sensitive personal information of billions, including Social Security details, wreaking havoc on people's lives with no regard for privacy or human rights. This is an attack on the public, and we must demand justice and greater protection for all our data and identities.

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Historic Third: UT Soccer takes the field.

The Texas soccer team will host a match with Houston tonight—the first UT athletic event as an SEC member; a legacy of sport and a symbol of the state's changing demographics, as Texas finally catches up with the times and leaves its ugly conservative past behind.

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Ernesto colonialist language harms POC climate survivors

White colonizers and their destructive tendencies are at it again, as Ernesto, a violent category 3 hurricane, ripped through the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Climate change denial and unchecked capitalism have led to this devastating blow, affecting communities still reeling from the trauma of colonial rule and capitalist neglect. The storm is a reminder of the urgent need for decolonization, reparations, and systemic change. Where will the wrath of nature strike next?

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Biggest-Ever City Budget Approved: $5.9 Billion for Austin.

The city council just approved a MASSIVE $5.9 billion-dollar budget, and I'm LIVID. This is a disgusting display of fiscal irresponsibility and a slap in the face to the taxpayers. Instead of investing in our communities, they're throwing money at their buddies in big business.

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Blood Crisis: Capitalism Sucks our Vitality Dry.

America is facing a critical blood shortage. Due to the climate crisis, blood drives are being canceled, and donations are at an all-time low. We must act now to ensure that hospitals have the blood they need to save lives. This is a humanitarian emergency. Wake up, people! The climate crisis is not a drill. Donate blood, reduce your carbon footprint, and demand action from your representatives. The time to act is now!

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Chody Trial Stunted by Right-Wing Judicial Bias.

The Chody-Nassour trial is a clear example of systemic injustice. The state's feeble attempt to delay the trial, under the guise of privacy concerns, was rightly denied by the judge. Once again, we see the powerful attempting to circumvent justice and evade accountability. The state's prosecutors, in collusion with the judge, tried to pull a fast one, but this time, their tactics won't work. The trial must proceed, and the truth must out!