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2024.05.14 18:02 SocialDemocracies Megapost: A list of statements, press releases, and other sources reporting and expressing concern and criticism about Israel's war in Gaza and related aspects of the war. (Part 4)

Megapost: A list of statements, press releases, and other sources reporting and expressing concern and criticism about Israel's war in Gaza and related aspects of the war. (Part 4)

Notes: This is a work that is currently in progress; please check back for updates. Titles have been edited to provide details.
Part 1 is here: https://www.reddit.com/Social_Democracy/comments/1clx1uc/megapost_a_list_of_statements_press_releases_and/
Part 2 is here: https://www.reddit.com/Social_Democracy/comments/1cmjhpk/megapost_a_list_of_statements_press_releases_and/
Part 3 is here: https://www.reddit.com/Social_Democracy/comments/1coups2/megapost_a_list_of_statements_press_releases_and/
Refugee Council of Australia: Our Letter to the Prime Minister regarding the Israel and Gaza Crisis (April 26, 2024): https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/letter-israel-and-gaza-crisis/
Statement in solidarity with student protests for Gaza [Signed by: 350.org US; 18 Million Rising; 198 methods; Adalah Justice Project; Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association; AF3IRM; Afghans For A Better Tomorrow; Al-Haq; Alliance of Baptists; American Baptist Churches USA; American Baptist Churches Palestine Israel Network; American Friends Service Committee; American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC); American Muslim Bar Association; American Muslim Community Foundation; American Muslims for Palestine (AMP); Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action); Arab American Civic Council; Arab American Institute; Asian American Advocacy Fund; Better to Speak; Beyt Tikkun: A Synagogue without Walls; Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU); Blue Future; Borderlands for Equity; Borderlands Resource Initiative; Breach Collective; Brooklyn For Peace; CAIR Action; CAIR California; CAIR Minnesota; CAIR Oklahoma; CAIR-WA; California Coalition for Women Prisoners; Cameroon American Council; Carceral Tech Resistance Network; Ceasefire Democrats; Ceasefire Now NJ; Center for Constitutional Rights; Center for Popular Democracy Action; Center for Protest Law & Litigation @ Partnership for Civil Justice Fund; Chicago Area Peace Action; Chicago Faith Coalition on Middle East Policy; Christians for a Free Palestine; Civic Ark; Civil Liberties Defense Center; Clockshop; CommonDefense.us; Communities United for Status & Protection (CUSP); Council on American-Islamic Relations; CWA-News Guild Local 38010; Defending Rights & Dissent; Delaware Democratic Socialists of America; Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights; Detention Watch Network; Disciples Palestine Israel Network; Diverse & Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries (DRUUMM); Doctors Against Genocide; Dream Defenders; Dutch Scholars for Palestine; Eindhoven Students 4 Palestine; Emgage Action; En Conjunto; Episcopal Peace Fellowship-Palestine Israel Network; Faith for Black Lives; Faith in Texas; Fellowship of Reconciliation; Fight for the Future; For All; Freedom Farm Community; Freedom Oklahoma; Freedom To Thrive; Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA); Future Coalition; Gen-Z for Change; Gender Justice Action and Gender Justice; Get Free; Global Campaign to Reclaim People's Sovereignty, Dismantle Corporate Power & Stop Impunity; Green Mountain Solidarity With Palestine; Green New Deal Network; Greenpeace USA; Hawai'i for Palestine; Health Justice Commons; Helena (Montana) Service for Peace and Justice; Highlander Research and Education Center; Hindus for Human Rights; Historians for Peace and Democracy; Human Dignity Project (THDP); IfNotNow Movement; IfNotNow New Jersey; Immigrant Defense Project; Immigrant Justice Network; Immigrants Act Now; Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC); Indiana Center for Middle East Peace; Institute for Policy Studies New Internationalism Project; Interfaith Ceasefire; International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network; International Mayan League; InterReligious Task Force on Central America; Iowans For Palestine; Islamic Society of North America (ISNA); Islamophobia Studies Center; Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); Jewish Voice for Peace; Jewish Voice for Peace-Hawai’i; Jews For Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ); Just Foreign Policy; Justice Democrats; Just Futures Law; Justice for All; Kairos USA; Libyan American Alliance; LittleSis / Public Accountability Initiative; Living Water Inclusive Catholic Community; Long Island Progressive Coalition; Make the Road Nevada; Malaya Georgia; Massachusetts Peace Action; Mennonite Action; Mennonite Action WA; Migrant Roots Media; Minnesota Peace Project; Mondoweiss; Movement for Black Lives; MPower Change Action Fund; MSA West; Muslim Advocates; Muslim Community Network; Muslim Counterpublics Lab; Muslim Power Building Project; Muslims for Just Futures; Muslims for Progressive Values; National Arab American Women’s Association (NAAWA); National Domestic Workers Alliance Staff Union, CWA Local 1180; National Iranian American Council; National Lawyers Guild; National Lawyers Guild - St. Louis Chapter; National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR); National Partnership for New Americans; New Hampshire Veterans for Peace; New York City Veterans For Peace; The New Justice Project Minnesota; NH Peace Action; North American Students of Cooperation; No Separate Justice; North Carolina Peace Action; The Oakland Institute; Office of Peace, Justice, and Ecological Integrity/Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth; Our Revolution; Palestine American League; Palestine Legal; Palestinian American Community Center; Palestinian American Organizations Network (PAON); Palestinian Feminist Collective; Partners for Palestine; Pax Christi New Jersey; Pax Christi New York State; Pax Christi Pacific Northwest; Pax Christi USA; Peace Action; Peace Action New York State; Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW!; Pediatricians for Palestine; People’s Action; PeoplesHub; Poverty Project at the Institute for Policy Studies; Presbyterian Church (USA), Office of Public Witness; Presbyterian Peace Fellowship; Progressive Democrats of America (PDA); Project ANAR; Project South; Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice; Reparation Education Project; Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment; Rise for Palestine; Rising Majority; Rising Tide North America; Rochester Committee on Latin America; RootsAction Education Fund; Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre; Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian Rights; Sound Vision; Starr King School for the Ministry; Students and Faculty for Justice in Palestine at the University of Hawai’i (SFJP); Sunrise Movement; Sur Legal Collaborative; TakeAction Minnesota; Tech Justice Law Project; The Gathering for Justice; The Hague Peace Projects; The Social Justice Center; The Uncommitted National Movement; The Whatcom Peace and Justice Center; Transnational Institute; UndocuBlack Network; Unitarian Universalist Association; Unitarian Universalist Church of the Larger Fellowship; Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice; Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of North Carolina; Unitarian Universalist Mass Action; Unitarian Universalist Peace Ministry Network; Unitarian Universalist Service Committee; Unitarian Universalist Young Adults for Climate Justice (UUYACJ); Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East; United Church of Christ Palestine Israel Network; United Methodists for Kairos Response (UMKR); United Voices for America; Until Freedom; US Campaign for Palestinian Rights; Veterans For Peace; We Are All America; Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club; Wind of the Spirit Immigrant Resource Center; Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press; Working Families Party; World BEYOND War; Young Democrats of America Black Caucus; Young Democrats of America Environmental Caucus; Youth Leadership Institute] (April 26-29, 2024): https://www.mpowerchange.org/gazastudentprotests & https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhlWqDQghbVaPb6K7coBoi0o3w1YDfmrPOSbUw5bqNKEnrhg/viewform
Tom Hurwitz: I was arrested protesting at Columbia in ’68. Today’s student encampments carry on a proud, brave tradition: Like the Vietnam War was nearly six decades ago, to many students, Israel’s assault on Gaza feels deeply personal (April 26, 2024): https://forward.com/opinion/607021/columbia-1968-protests-vietnam-gaza-wa
‘We demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza’ – First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill tells major London demo (April 27, 2024): https://vote.sinnfein.ie/we-demand-an-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza-oneill-tells-major-london-demo/
Nineteen American Sociological Association Presidents Endorse the Resolution for Justice in Palestine (April 28, 2024): https://www.sociologistsforpalestine.org & https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t-z9OTPbl5JB9_sKnFOqAl-bQV78qZ-SFvjjjMrPUgY/
Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton: Brief thoughts on the wave of campus protests across America (April 28, 2024): https://robertreich.substack.com/p/my-thoughts-on-the-wave-of-campus
We’re Jewish students at Columbia arrested for protesting Israel’s war (April 28, 2024): https://thehill.com/opinion/education/4626720-were-jewish-students-at-columbia-arrested-for-protesting-israels-wa
American Association of University Professors: In Defense of the Right to Free Speech and Peaceful Protest on University Campuses (April 29, 2024): https://www.aaup.org/media-release/defense-right-free-speech-and-peaceful-protest-university-campuses
Anat Saragusti: Israeli media’s inevitable hysteria over U.S. campus protests: The media’s unbending self-censorship in covering Gaza has made Israelis incapable of seeing foreign criticism as anything other than antisemitism. (April 29, 2024): https://www.972mag.com/campus-protests-gaza-us-students/
Attorneys inside and outside the administration urge Biden to cut off arms to Israel: So far more than 90 lawyers have signed on to a legal letter alleging Israel’s conduct in Gaza violates U.S. and international law. (April 29, 2024): https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/29/lawyers-israel-arm-sales-biden-00154958
Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention: Statement in Support of Students, Faulty at Columbia University (April 29, 2024): https://www.lemkininstitute.com/statements-new-page/statement-in-support-of-students%2C-faulty-at-columbia-university
Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders: "I'm hearing disturbing reports that students face suspension if they don’t end their peaceful protests in #Columbiauniversity in the USA. This is a clear violation of their right to peaceful assembly" (April 29, 2024): https://twitter.com/MaryLawlorhrds/status/1785020792197038101
Cas Mudde: Why are US campuses facing an orgy of state repression in the ‘land of the free’? The right has painted nonviolent protests against the war on Gaza as hotbeds of ‘woke’ terrorism. It’s a pretext for repression (April 30, 2024): https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/ap30/us-campus-peace-protests-overreaction-gaza
Joint letter to President Biden on humanitarian risk of Rafah operation in Gaza [Signed by: 350.org; ActionAid USA; Alliance of Baptists; American Friends of Combatants for Peace; American Friends Service Committee; Americares; Amnesty International USA; CARE; Charity & Security Network; Children in Conflict; Christian Aid; Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP); Center for American Progress; Center for Civilians in Conflict; Center for International Policy; Church World Service; DAWN; Demand Progress Education Fund; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Humanity & Inclusion; IM Swedish Development Partners; Indivisible; Islamic Relief USA; Islamic Relief Worldwide; KinderUSA; Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns; MedGlobal; Médecins du Monde / Doctors of the World International Network; Mennonite Central Committee; Middle East Democracy Center; Minnesota Peace Project; MoveOn; Nonviolent Peaceforce; Norwegian Refugee Council USA; Oxfam America; Pax Christi USA; Premiere Urgence Internationale; Presbyterian Church (USA), Office of Public Witness; Refugees International; Save the Children US; SEIU; The Episcopal Church; The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP); The United Methodist Church – General Board of Church and Society; Truman Center; Vento di Terra; Win Without War] (April 30, 2024): https://www.nrc.no/news/2024/may/joint-letter-to-president-biden-on-potential-incursion-into-rafah-gaza/
Latino students are key part of pro-Palestine encampment protests (April 30, 2024): https://www.axios.com/2024/04/30/college-encampments-ceasefire-gaza-latino-students
Michael Gould-Wartofsky: Trump Is Wrong. Columbia Isn’t Anything Like Charlottesville: I survived the deadly violence in Charlottesville, and am now a postdoctoral research scholar at Columbia University. To compare the two is unwarranted—and unconscionable. (April 30, 2024): https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-is-wrong-columbia-isnt-anything-like-charlottesville
United Church of Christ Officers issue statement amid ongoing unrest on college campuses; offer continued solidarity with partners and people in the Middle East (April 30, 2024): https://www.ucc.org/ucc-officers-issue-statement-amid-ongoing-unrest-on-college-campuses/
United States of America: UN Human Rights Chief troubled by law enforcement actions against protesters at universities (April 30, 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/04/united-states-america-un-human-rights-chief-troubled-law-enforcement-actions
A Statement From Jewish Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni Regarding Indiana University's Treatment of Student Protesters ["Actions are being taken in our name, without our consent or request. Such actions, especially those by the administration, often directly contradict the facts we see daily on the ground at campus. We condemn the actions taken by the administration, ISP, and IUPD against the students protesting on Dunn Meadow."] (May 1, 2024): https://bloomingtonian.com/2024/05/01/a-statement-from-jewish-faculty-staff-students-and-alumni-regarding-iustreatment-of-student-protesters/
Charles H.F. Davis III, Jude Paul Dizon, Jessica Hatrick, and Vanessa Miller: Police Repression Is the Problem, Not the Solution (May 1, 2024): https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2024/05/01/police-repression-problem-not-solution-opinion
Comment from United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Mass Arrests of Anti-War Protestors (May 1, 2024): https://uaw.org/comment-from-uaw-president-shawn-fain-on-mass-arrests-of-anti-war-protestors/
Fellowship of Reconciliation Stands in Solidarity with the Students (May 1, 2024): https://forusa.org/fellowship-of-reconciliation-stands-in-solidarity-with-the-students/
Juan González, Veteran of '68 Columbia Strike, Condemns University Leaders' Silence on Gaza Slaughter (May 1, 2024): https://www.democracynow.org/2024/5/1/police_raid_columbia_2024_juan_gonzalez
Mike Littwin: As a veteran of the ’60s campus unrest, I know the value of free speech: Despite what you may hear, most of today’s campus demonstrations, including the one at Auraria, are typically nonviolent. (May 1, 2024): https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/01/israel-gaza-student-demonstrations-opinion-littwin/
On Gaza, NY Catholic Worker community echoes Pope Francis: 'Please! Stop the war.' (May 1, 2024): https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/gaza-ny-catholic-worker-community-echoes-pope-francis-please-stop-war
Senator Bernie Sanders: The billionaires who fund AIPAC are not only concerned about protecting Israel's actions in Gaza — they also want to protect corporate interests. That's why they are targeting progressive lawmakers who stand up for the working class and take on powerful special interests. (May 1, 2024): https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1785684580265074707
Syriac Maronite Archbishops denounce military escalation in southern Lebanon, condemn Israeli actions in Gaza and West Bank (May 1, 2024): https://syriacpress.com/blog/2024/01/05/syriac-maronite-archbishops-denounce-military-escalation-in-southern-lebanon-condemn-israeli-actions-in-gaza-and-west-bank/
The Democratic National Committee's College Democrats of America Slams Biden On Gaza And Backs Campus Protesters (May 1, 2024): https://www.huffpost.com/entry/college-democrats-of-america-statement-biden-gaza-campus-protest_n_663278fce4b0849b2edded55
Tope Folarin, director of the Institute for Policy Studies: We Stand with the Students Protesting the Slaughter in Gaza (May 1, 2024): https://ips-dc.org/we-stand-with-the-students-protesting-the-slaughter-in-gaza/
'You are our hope': Palestinian students find strength in U.S. campus protests: “I feel proud that there is a group of students who feel what we feel now — and are helping and supporting us,” said Reem Musa Suleiman Abu Shinar, speaking to an NBC News crew in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. (May 1, 2024): https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/palestinian-students-support-us-campus-protests-israel-war-rcna149296
Bernie Sanders in CNN interview: 'This may be Biden’s Vietnam' (May 2, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6rQmvko18M
Catholic Relief Services representative for Gaza fears possible Rafah invasion (May 2, 2024): https://www.ncronline.org/news/catholic-relief-services-rep-gaza-fears-possible-rafah-invasion
‘Disgrace to diplomacy’: Bosnia accuses Israeli diplomat of genocide denial: Envoy to Serbia draws intense criticism for telling Russian media that calling 1995 Srebrenica massacre a genocide ‘diminishes the importance of that term’ (May 2, 2024): https://www.timesofisrael.com/disgrace-to-diplomacy-bosnia-accuses-israeli-diplomat-of-genocide-denial/
Gazans thank US university protesters as Israel calls for students to be expelled (May 2, 2024): https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/01/middleeast/gaza-children-thank-us-protesters-intl-latam/index.html
Helen Benedict, professor of journalism at Columbia University: ‘US student protests seeking peace in Gaza are the new anti-Vietnam War movement’ (May 2, 2024): https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/us-student-protests-seeking-peace-in-gaza-are-the-new-anti-vietnam-war-movement/articleshow/109766893.cms
Hundreds of U.S. Catholic leaders and laity sign letter urging Permanent Gaza Ceasefire and End to Injustice in Israel and Palestine (May 2, 2024): https://cmep.salsalabs.org/ps-may22024 & https://docs.google.com/document/d/16K1RvL3YdSgSChwO_eWB9iSvIglNP59ahqtAQ1aZiGM/
PREPARED REMARKS: Senator Bernie Sanders on the Nationwide Student Protests and the Ongoing Humanitarian Disaster in Gaza (May 2, 2024): https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/prepared-remarks-sanders-on-the-nationwide-student-protests-and-the-ongoing-humanitarian-disaster-in-gaza/
Recalling Civil Rights Era Abuses, Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP Roundly Condemns Rising Violations Against Peaceful Protesters and Calls for Immediate Federal Intervention ["Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) issued a statement roundly and unequivocally condemning the rising civil and human rights violations against peaceful protesters across the U.S. and issued a letter calling for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct an immediate investigation into the treatment of peaceful protesters" (May 2, 2024): https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/recalling-civil-rights-era-abuses-ldf-roundly-condemns-rising-violations-against-peaceful-protesters-and-calls-for-immediate-federal-intervention/
United Nations Development Programme: As war in Gaza enters seventh month, 1.74 million more Palestinians will be pushed into poverty across State of Palestine according to United Nations assessment: UNDP and ESCWA estimate more than two-decades reversal in human development— beyond earliest recorded levels of 2004. (May 2, 2024): https://www.undp.org/papp/press-releases/war-gaza-enters-seventh-month-174-million-more-palestinians-will-be-pushed-poverty-across-state-palestine-according-united
“Workers Have Power”: Thousands Rally in NYC for May Day, Call for Solidarity with Palestine (May 2, 2024): https://www.democracynow.org/2024/5/2/nyc_may_day_rally_palestine_solidarity
A Message to the Protesters From Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.: A call to keep raising the tempests on campus over the Gazan horror. (May 3, 2024): https://chicagomaroon.com/42811/viewpoints/op-ed/a-message-to-the-protesters-from-reverend-jesse-l-jackson-s
Association of Flight Attendants President Sara Nelson on Mass Arrest of Anti-War Protestors (May 3, 2024): https://www.afacwa.org/mass_arrest_right_to_protest
Rashid Khalidi, Professor of Arab Studies at Columbia University: Opposed to Genocide in Gaza, This Is the Conscience of a Nation Speaking Through Your Kids (May 3, 2024): https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/rashid-khalidi-columbia-gaza-speech
“This Militaristic Approach Has Been a Failure”: Meet Hala Rharrit, First U.S. Diplomat to Quit over Gaza (May 3, 2024): https://www.democracynow.org/2024/5/3/state_dept
Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world (May 3, 2024): https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/03/world/pro-palestinian-university-protests-worldwide-intl-hnk/index.html
100-year-old Jewish activist Jules Rabin is speaking up again — this time about Gaza [In a podcast on the nonprofit news site VT Digger, Rabin referred to the tragedy unfolding in Gaza as “a piecemeal Holocaust.”] (May 4, 2024): https://forward.com/culture/609442/jules-rabin-vermont-activism-gaza-ukraine-israel/
Israel will not agree to end the war with Hamas as part of any deal [“Israel will under no circumstances agree to the end of the war as part of an agreement to release our abductees," an Israeli official told ABC News on Saturday morning. "As the political echelon decided, the IDF will enter Rafah and destroy the remaining Hamas battalions there - whether or not there will be a temporary ceasefire for the release of our hostages."] (May 4, 2024): https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-hamas-cease-fire-talks/israel-will-not-agree-to-end-the-war-with-hamas-as-part-of-any-deal-109924741?id=109734705
Roseann "Chic" Canfora survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here's her message to student activists (May 4, 2024): https://www.npr.org/2024/05/04/1249023924/kent-state-shooting-activists-protests-survivor
‘They’re sending a message’: harsh police tactics questioned amid US campus protest crackdowns (May 4, 2024): https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/04/police-tactics-us-campus-protest-crackdowns
Anton Boonzaier: As a South African during apartheid, I admire pro-Palestine protesters’ tenacity (May 5, 2024): https://dailybruin.com/2024/05/05/op-ed-as-a-south-african-during-apartheid-i-admire-pro-palestine-protesters-tenacity
Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Israeli vote to shut down Al Jazeera; warns of alarming precedent (May 5, 2024): https://cpj.org/2024/05/cpj-condemns-israeli-vote-to-shut-down-al-jazeera-warns-of-alarming-precedent/
Union workers join students in rallies Saturday calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza [More than 200 people attended the Maine Labor for Palestine and Maine Students for Palestine rally.] (May 5, 2024): https://www.mainepublic.org/news/2024-05-05/union-workers-join-students-in-rallies-saturday-to-free-gaza
Oxfam reaction to Rafah evacuation order (May 6, 2024): https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/oxfam-reaction-rafah-evacuation-order
Patrick Gaspard, president of the Center for American Progress: American politicians forget: disruption and disorder are the point of protests: I have trespassed in peaceful protest. I have shut down government offices in civil disobedience. I have made the powerful uncomfortable. That’s the point (May 6, 2024): https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/06/campus-pro-palestinian-protests
Save the Children warns of deadly consequences for children following new relocation orders for families in Rafah (May 6, 2024): https://www.savethechildren.net/news/save-children-warns-deadly-consequences-children-following-new-relocation-orders-families-rafah
The campus protesters for Gaza are making America great again: Readers on the demonstrations sweeping colleges and their hopes for the next generation. (May 6, 2024): https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/06/campus-protests-gaza-palestine-vietnam/
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF): There is ‘nowhere safe to go’ for the 600,000 children of Rafah, warns UNICEF: With hundreds of thousands of children in Rafah injured, sick, malnourished, traumatized or living with a disability, UNICEF calls for children to not be forcibly relocated, and the vital infrastructure on which children rely to be protected (May 6, 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/there-nowhere-safe-go-600000-children-rafah-warns-unicef
US campus protests of Israeli ‘genocide’ offer hope to students from Gaza (May 6, 2024): https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/5/6/us-student-protests-of-israeli-genocide-offer-hope-to-students-from-gaza
Brant Rosen: We Tried to Bring Food Into Gaza—but Israel Blocked and Arrested Us: As Israel continues to starve the people of Gaza, a delegation of rabbis marched toward the Erez Crossing during Passover carrying sacks of flour and demanding a cease-fire. (May 6, 2024): https://www.thenation.com/article/world/rabbis-arrested-for-bringing-food-gaza/
Catholic Workers Movement: After Arrests, Students Renew Call for Notre Dame to Follow Catholic Teaching on War, Investments (May 6, 2024): https://catholicworker.org/after-arrests-students-renew-call-for-notre-dame-to-follow-catholic-teaching-on-war-investments/
Hala Rharrit, former State Department official: Biden’s militaristic policy in Gaza is a failure — diplomacy is the solution (May 6, 2024): https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/4646237-biden-gaza-militaristic-policy-failure/
750+ Jewish Students Affirm Support for Pro-Palestine Campus Protests [In Response to Biden’s Speech, 750+ Jewish Students on 140+ Campuses Stand Against Israel's Rafah Invasion, Urge Jewish Institutional Action to Halt Gaza Assault] (May 7, 2024): https://www.commondreams.org/news/jewish-students-support-gaza & https://mailchi.mp/israelpalestinecomms/jstudents
American Friends Service Committee: T­h­e C­o­m­p­a­n­i­e­s P­r­o­f­i­t­i­n­g f­r­o­m I­s­r­a­e­l­’­s 2­0­2­3­-­2­0­2­4 A­t­t­a­c­k­s o­n G­a­z­a (Updated on May 7, 2024): https://afsc.org/gaza-genocide-companies
‘I am leaving for the unknown.’ Palestinians fleeing Rafah describe their fear and despair (May 7, 2024): https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/06/middleeast/palestinians-flee-rafah-gaza-fear-despair-intl-hnk/index.html
Kenneth Roth: Biden Should Not Stand in the Way of the ICC (May 7, 2024): https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/05/07/biden-israel-hamas-icc-gaza-netanyahu-arrest/
Letter by Ch. Lt Col (Ret.) Stephen Tillett to the Editor: Veteran Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza (May 7, 2024): https://baltimorepostexaminer.com/letter-to-the-editor-veteran-calls-for-ceasefire-in-gaza/2024/05/07
Three Orange County medics describe wartime health care in Gaza: A once-modern string of hospitals has been reduced to desperate physicians and others relying on wits and luck. Most of their patients are children. (May 7, 2024): https://www.ocregister.com/2024/05/07/three-orange-county-medics-describe-wartime-health-care-in-gaza/
ACLU’s national director of policy and government affairs Mike Zamore and ACLU senior policy counsel Kia Hamadanchy: A disturbing national security bill could silence nonprofits and college protests (May 8, 2024): https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4651053-a-disturbing-national-security-bill-could-silence-nonprofits-and-college-protests/
Al Jazeera shutdown in Israel spells 'dark day for democracy,' say media groups (May 8, 2024): https://www.voanews.com/a/al-jazeera-shutdown-in-israel-spells-dark-day-for-democracy-say-media-groups/7603956.html
Blinken Says Israeli Units Accused of Serious Violations Have Done Enough to Avoid Sanctions. Experts and Insiders Disagree. (May 8, 2024): https://www.propublica.org/article/blinken-israel-military-aid-human-rights-violations-leahy-law
Jeremy Brecher: Anti-Genocide Students Are Fulfilling Their Duty to Prevent War Crimes; Will You? (May 8, 2024): https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/students-prevent-war-crimes
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Biden’s Hold on Bomb Delivery to Netanyahu’s Government (May 8, 2024): https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-statement-on-bidens-hold-on-bomb-delivery-to-netanyahus-government/
The NYPD’s New Sizzle Reels Aren’t Just Dumb. They’re Dangerous. “This is copaganda, designed primarily to provide the mayor with political cover, but then also to show off the military might and alleged professionalism of the NYPD.” (May 8, 2024): https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/05/nypd-sizzle-reel-student-protests/
Haim Bresheeth-Žabner deplores the rot in Israeli society: 'Israel has turned into a Nazi society': The son of Holocaust survivors, Haim Bresheeth-Žabner believes the majority of Israel has been taught to normalise the occupation of Palestine (May 9, 2024): https://www.newarab.com/features/son-shoah-survivors-israel-has-become-nazi-society
‘It’s not human’: What a French doctor saw in Gaza as Israel invaded Rafah: When asked about the conditions of the hospitals he worked in, Dr. Zouhair Lahna is pained by the memories of the sick, wounded and dying. (May 9, 2024): https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/5/9/its-not-human-what-a-french-doctor-saw-in-gaza-as-israel-invaded-rafah
Japanese American Citizens League Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza (May 9, 2024): https://jacl.org/statements/jacl-calls-for-ceasefire-in-gaza
Republicans Funded by Arms Industry Fume Over Biden Threat to Withhold Bombs From Israel (May 9, 2024): https://www.commondreams.org/news/republicans-israel-weapons
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Israel’s Threat to Attack Rafah (May 9, 2024): https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-statement-on-israels-threat-to-attack-rafah/
Trapped in Rafah, I'm watching genocide unfold before my eyes: Gazan journalist Amjad Yaghi's eye-witness account in Rafah describes the horrors of Israel's ground invasion as Gazans desperately try to flee to safety. (May 9, 2024): https://www.newarab.com/opinion/trapped-rafah-im-witnessing-genocide-my-own-eyes
76 Universities in Spain Suspend Ties With Complicit Israeli Universities (May 10, 2024): https://bdsmovement.net/news/76-universities-spain-suspend-ties-with-complicit-israeli-universities
Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project: US Student Pro-Palestine Demonstrations Remain Overwhelmingly Peaceful (May 10, 2024): https://acleddata.com/2024/05/10/us-student-pro-palestine-demonstrations-remain-overwhelmingly-peaceful-acled-brief/
Biden’s arms threat to Israel ‘better than nothing’ but too late, say U.S. officials who resigned over Gaza policy (May 10, 2024): https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/bidens-arms-threat-israel-better-nothing-late-say-us-officials-resigne-rcna151454
Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza must end’ – Sinn Féin Chairperson Declan Kearney tells Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine (May 10, 2024): https://vote.sinnfein.ie/israels-genocidal-war-in-gaza-must-end-kearney-tells-global-anti-apartheid-conference-on-palestine/
Rick Salutin: I protested at Columbia in 1968 and today’s campus protests give me hope (May 10, 2024): https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/i-protested-at-columbia-in-1968-and-todays-campus-protests-give-me-hope/article_a505c180-0e32-11ef-9615-e3f88eb6e034.html
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Rafah (May 10, 2024): https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-statement-on-rafah/
Strapped down, blindfolded, held in diapers: Israeli whistleblowers detail abuse of Palestinians in shadowy detention center (May 10, 2024): https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/10/middleeast/israel-sde-teiman-detention-whistleblowers-intl-cmd/index.html
U.S. medical volunteers in Rafah hospital say they've never seen a worse health crisis (May 10, 2024): https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/05/10/1250490688/rafa-hospital-gaza-israel-war-middle-east
Pro-Israel website ramps up attacks on pro-Palestinian student protesters (May 11, 2024): https://www.reuters.com/world/name-shame-pro-israel-website-ramps-up-attacks-pro-palestinian-student-2024-05-11/
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Israel should do 'whatever' it has to while comparing the war in Gaza to Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The GOP senator compared Israel’s military operations to the U.S. dropping atomic bombs on Japan in World War II, saying, “Israel, do whatever you have to do.” (May 12, 2024): https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/sen-lindsey-graham-says-israel-whatever-comparing-war-gaza-hiroshima-n-rcna151828
‘Total outrage’: White House condemns Israeli settlers’ attack on Gaza aid trucks: Protesters block convoy, throw food into road and set fire to vehicles at Tarqumiya checkpoint near Hebron (May 13, 2024): https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/13/total-outrage-white-house-condemns-israeli-settlers-attack-on-gaza-aid-convoy
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2024.05.14 17:47 ikusababy I Got Disability!!!

i received shocking news on mother's day- i won my disability case! on the first hearing! i remember coming to this sub searching for advice when i first applied. it seemed mostly just others asking the same questions i had or talking about being denied, so i figured i'd post about my rare case that got approved (in the US.) i can't give legal advice of course, just share my experience and hope it helps someone.
my migraines became chronic october 2020. i quit my job after being denied fmla leave. i had only worked on the record for 3 years at minimum wage jobs. the income was just enough so my husband (bf at the time) and i never really had to worry about bills. i first applied for ssdi in november 2022 (i wish i had applied sooner, i just was so stressed and didn't think i had a chance anyway.) got my first denial letter i think in april 2023. my MIL gave me the info of a few good local lawyers from her local MS facebook support group. i googled some of the names, checking reviews of some of them. called the first one on my list, was told they wouldn't represent me since i'm under 60 (or maybe 50? point being: 26 is a bit younger.) fair enough, so i called the next on my list. answered some basic screening questions and got a phone appointment set up.
i applied for migraines but also listed my mental health diagnoses. usually my mental health is manageable, but with the migraines it started to decline. i had the feeling this lawyer thought i was more likely to get ssdi for my mental health rather than migraines. but i maybe i was reading that wrong and he had to ask more about the mental health since it's a bit more complex to understand than migraines for some people idk. regardless i was honest and he agreed to represent me and was really upfront about how the process works. he told me i'd likely lose the first and maybe 2nd case, but he thought i had a shot. that gave me some hope since he had a lot of positive reviews and i'm sure wouldn't take me if he thought it was hopeless!
still, i stressed a lot because i struggled to find a doctor willing to make a disability statement. it was mostly an issue for me because i had just been forced to switch insurance (turned 27 yay) which made me have to find new providers that don't know me well. luckily my psychologist said he was willing and gave a letter of support! and so timeskip after some more denials, i'm set for a hearing over the phone. my lawyer called me the day before to go over everything; checking that i'm not exaggerating answers, pointing out possible things they could ask about, stuff like that. (not like coaching, moreso just checking that i can give clear answers and not panic lol.) he said he knew the judge and thought she was very fair.
i was super nervous but the hearing seemed to go well from what i could tell! it was so gratifying to hear the job expert say exactly what i've been saying; that i only have experience in low-med labor jobs and those jobs won't hire someone who must be absent multiple days a month. the judge mentioned possibly asking a doctor about applying a special rule they use for seizures to my migraines that would classify me as disabled. the judge was very nice and at the end gave me a "sorry you have to go through this" that felt very genuine tho idk if that's something all judges say. my lawyer called afterwards to say he thought it went really well, i answered things well, and the job expert seemed to agree with us. things seem like they could go either way, but my lawyer sounds more hopeful now too so i'm cautiously excited.
so then mother's day i get a call from my lawyer. i rush to pick up because my social security online account status updated to final review 2 days prior so i knew a decision was coming. and my lawyer tells me, "congratulations, you won" !!!! I contain a scream and say in disbelief, "oh my god, i didn't expect to win my 1st at all!" he explained that actually the judge had written to the doctor about my migraines and the doctor disagreed. my lawyer wrote to the judge that he disagreed with the doctor's descision as he was off about some facts in his report, and the judge agreed with my lawyer!!! so i won for the migraines! he told me about how much i can be expecting and that i'll have to switch my primary insurance to medicare soon.
so i think the moral is: roll a nat20 on lawyer and judge selection and you're good! jk. kinda. i know i'm incredibly lucky to have gotten approved and i know there's so many of you out there that absolutely deserve it but have to fight til the end of the legal system. i mean even my dad was told by his doctor to stop working after a heart attack, but he had to go to the final hearing (in which that judge apologized to him that he wasn't approved earlier.) but if you're considering applying or going thru it and are scared now, just know it's not impossible! i was an anxiety-ridden mess right before my trial and even had a mild migraine during the whole thing, but it went really well! and soon i'll be able to pay off my debts and once again contribute financially!!
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2024.05.14 17:05 Funny-Pie3659 T-mobile

I don't know how to fix this problem. I've been charge 480 hundred from t mobile. I remember calling them saying that I want to cancel the line.they told me i have to pay off the phone in order to cancel my account which i did . After that i recived a letter where said that i own them money. I called t mobile to fix that but no one could help me, they told me to go ti the store to check that but no one help me there either. I completely forgot about that issue but now that is affecting my credit report . I called again to see if I get any answer but my debt was sold to a company, I called that company and they pass me to a lawyer . The lawyer told me that the bills is for installment and service which make no sense cause they charge you that at the beginning . What should I do?
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2024.05.14 17:04 Broad-Ganache-5511 How can I increase my credit score after it dropping 116 points from paying off a charge off loan?

How can I increase my credit score after it dropping 116 points from paying off a charge off loan?
After doing some research, I have some understanding of what happened, but to give some context. I initially had 3 accounts, 2 currently opened with 1 closed which has been since 2022 marked as a charge off. I understand it was a derogatory mark the second they closed it because of my late payments. I finally paid the loan off with a settlement for the remaining debt two weeks ago! They changed the remark from “charge off” to “repossession paid fixed rate” and boom my credit went from 740 to 630.. Is having only 2 open accounts on my report not great? My payment history with the two open ones are excellent! Oldest one is 8 years and other is 1 year. Same with my utilization for both & are both paid off in full before they are due every month.. how can i bring my score back up ? I’m using credit karma in this screenshot, I also have access to my credit score from capital one. I use to use experian, but wasn’t a huge fan & can’t even delete my account with that. I haven’t pulled my history report in a bit, only because this one loan was the only bad thing on there i had to check and wanted updates on. I have a secured credit card that is supposed to help build my credit i think. Should i apply for a credit building loan ? not sure what to do. I’m sure that charge off i just paid had a ton of weight on my report & so because i now only have 2 accounts active and not 3, my score was impacted ? correct me if I’m wrong pls
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2024.05.14 16:55 Antique_Purpose8119 Council tax debt collections advise

Hi, I have recently been taken to an enforcement agency by my council, as we had not paid an outstanding bill, however, we had not received any letters previously to that about them sending us to court or a debt collections agency, even though we have an email on file and a number (which they have contacted me on before), they decided to only send us 2 letters which we did not recieve. They have placed over 300 pounds extra in the two letters they sent, as they claim these were reminder letters and the debt agency has added their own fees on aswell. I have asked why they didn’t try contacting me with all points of contact available and they said they’re short staffed and this is all they could do (which is crazy you’re sending someone to a debt agency the least you can do is leave a voicemail?) I understand I need to pay the old bill (which I would have done if I received notice) but these extra charges are too much, is there any advice I can get.
Ps. I was aware there was a bill and I had a payment plan setup for the outstanding balance and my yearly bill , however I moved house and received a letter which had a payment plan setup for the exact amount I was already paying so I just continued paying this to the new account, I have only just been informed this was the new council tax bill ( I have just moved here from Africa so this is all new to me, I thought they just made a new plan including the outstanding balance and the new houses council tax bill)
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2024.05.14 16:52 SomeGrumption Do i have to pay this overpayment or not?

more info here
https://www.reddit.com/DebtAdvice/comments/17kyud9/should_i_let_my_debt_go_through_into_collection/
despite attempting to pay off a debt after a payment plan months ago, for the first time ever, the company said they had my card info and just needed the confirmation from me and everything would go through. Weirdly no way to record it as an event that took place
this IS a process i've done before regularly elsewhere. Difference is theres only ever been one specific person i call who deals with all this stuff, they have a name and give out a receipt once the process is complete. Very normal and professional.
fast forward to now and i got a letter in the mail of an overpayment existing on the account. i'm told please find a refund check in the amount of the overpayment.
I'm asking here first before jsut calling them because Since day 1 anytime i've been told that they'll handle the rest and leave them to their buisness, nothing gets done and go worse for me if i don't do my own sleuthing. So what am i supposed to do?
TL;DR
Weirdly no way to record a monthly payment of a debt as an event that took place
now i have a letter in the mail about an overpayment on the account
Do i pay?
do they pay?
How do i get them to pay? Even so, while i probably have the money, i DEFINITELY had it THEN.
hence why i wanted to pay while i had the extra income. Now money is tight and and i desprately need for the doctors and to get medicine i literally need to live. So i can't so easily just give out on a whim.
And with a company so sketchy and mismanged it's hard to guage if that would even end things for me or not.
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2024.05.14 16:51 SomeGrumption Do i have to pay this overpayment debt or not?

more info here
https://www.reddit.com/DebtAdvice/comments/17kyud9/should_i_let_my_debt_go_through_into_collection/
despite attempting to pay off a debt after a payment plan months ago, for the first time ever, the company said they had my card info and just needed the confirmation from me and everything would go through. Weirdly no way to record it as an event that took place
this IS a process i've done before regularly elsewhere. Difference is theres only ever been one specific person i call who deals with all this stuff, they have a name and give out a receipt once the process is complete. Very normal and professional.
fast forward to now and i got a letter in the mail of an overpayment existing on the account. i'm told please find a refund check in the amount of the overpayment.
I'm asking here first before jsut calling them because Since day 1 anytime i've been told that they'll handle the rest and leave them to their buisness, nothing gets done and go worse for me if i don't do my own sleuthing. So what am i supposed to do?
TL;DR
Weirdly no way to record a monthly payment of a debt as an event that took place
now i have a letter in the mail about an overpayment on the account
Do i pay?
do they pay?
How do i get them to pay? Even so, while i probably have the money, i DEFINITELY had it THEN.
hence why i wanted to pay while i had the extra income. Now money is tight and and i desprately need for the doctors and to get medicine i literally need to live. So i can't so easily just give out on a whim.
And with a company so sketchy and mismanged it's hard to guage if that would even end things for me or not.
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2024.05.14 16:50 StatisticianGreat514 To the Conservatives trashing MLK, Jr. after many years of supporting him, you never really liked him in the first place.

Caution: Long Post
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is without doubt and still is to this day one of the most influential, powerful, and iconic figures in American history due to his steadfast and nonviolent commitment in the fight for Civil Rights, Equality, and Justice during Jim Crow Segregation in the United States. The highlight of his career as an activist came in 1963 in which he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech in front of Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in which he envisioned a nation in which his children will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. This resulted in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to be passed. Even after his assassination in 1968, his legacy inspired many similar Civil Rights Movements around the world.
Today, Martin Luther King, Jr. is hailed by both sides of the American political sphere as a beacon of hope on how to fight for justice and equality for all during turbulent times. But it's the Conservatives who constantly claim that they truly support him and follow his dream, especially in modern times and they've expressed it in a rather whitewashed and partisan fashion. The most obvious being their use of his "I Have a Dream" speech by quoting the one line that has often been cherry-picked and misinterpreted quite a lot in which they judge people not by skin but by their character. The main reason they do this is to give them the appearance that they are colorblind as their way of opposing racism. And in doing so, they consistently criticize Liberals of trying to divide the country into special interest groups and promote favoritism. As a result, they always claim that Dr. King is a Republican, let alone would've been one in this era given his views, along with the fact that he was a Christian. His niece, Alveda King even emphasized it herself.
Some of the ways that Conservatives try to supposedly live up to Dr. King's "colorblind" dream is by opposing supposed "Wokeness", Critical Race Theory, and the practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion everywhere. They also express it by opposing Affirmative Action and the use of racial quotas when it comes to applying for schools, universities, and jobs because they believe it causes Reverse Discrimination. In terms of nonviolence, Conservatives express their disapproval of the Black Lives Matter movement. On the basis of Christianity, Conservatives believe that Dr. King supported a fixed moral code as indicated in his Letters from Birmingham Jail since he led with love and not racial hatred by changing the lives of people and not the laws itself, along with the notion of self-sufficiency. Seeing all this, it seems like Conservatives are really desperate to prove how much America has progressed in this post-racial world in order to debunk accusations that it isn't a racist country and that's why they always prop up Dr. King by claiming that they follow his dream and will continue to do so. Well.....up until now.
During this year's Martin Luther King Day, a string of prominent Conservative activists and organizations suddenly turned on him. Starting off with Charlie Kirk of the Youth Conservative movement Turning Point USA, who launched a blistering anti-MLK campaign in which he supposedly dispelled the alleged myths surrounding his popularity. He accused Dr. King of being a "bad person" and that his "sainthood will cause Black voters to realize it's being used against them to suppress the individual." He even went further by stating that "we made a huge mistake when we passed the Civil Rights Act in the 1960s" accusing it as "a way to get rid of the First Amendment". A while ago, the organization marketed the Conservative image of Dr. King when they sold $55 T-Shirts with his name as well as stickers of him with the words "Let Freedom Ring". Kirk was later joined by the Daily Wire's Matt Walsh who accused him of being a "communist". In fact, he railed against Dr. King a few years ago by accusing him of being a Womanizer, Adulterer, Plagiarizer, etc. Coming after Walsh was Human Events editor, conspiracy theorist, and fellow Turning Point USA alumna Jack Posobiec, who labeled Dr. King "a God of the Left" and stating that "the real legacy of the 1960s was enshrining Racial Discrimination and Race Consciousness into the Federal Bureaucracy." And finally, a popular Conservative Twitter account called "EndWokeness" called Dr. King "a Racial Marxist" because he "did not support a Colorblind Meritocracy" after it cited his quote on Wealth Distribution. What's even worse is that even non-White Conservatives hate him. Two examples include a commentator named Vince Everett Ellison and former football player and sports columnist, Jason Whitlock. The latest editions to the lineup of Black Guilt Conservatives, they railed against Dr. King and the passing of the Civil Rights by stating that they worsened the Black community by drifting them away from God into "Democratic Dependency". They even accused him of the same crimes as Walsh did.
With the sudden change in tone and emphasis from the Right against Dr. King, you have to ask yourself why they're doing this and what caused them to believe this way. And this is not an extremist fringe of the Right that some would expect to hear from. All of these are Mainstream Right-Wing Figures who have direct lineage to the GOP, including the current presidential nominee, Donald Trump. That's as Establishment you can get. Their remarks have been criticized by a lot of people from both sides and surprisingly by some Black Conservatives. One of them was Pastor Darrell Scott, a former faith advisor of Trump, who these days, is one of a few Black Conservatives who has been calling out other Black Conservatives for tearing down their own race in order to elevate their status among others, a very notorious habit of them. He criticized Kirk for inspiring a Hitler Youth. Another was Kimberly Klacik, who in 2020, gained viral for her campaign video stating that Black Lives don't matter to Democrats when she was running for Maryland's 7th Congressional District following the death of Civil Rights Leader, Elijah Cummings, who was the incumbent. She criticized Kirk for his remarks stating that his rhetoric will prevent Blacks from voting Republican. Even with that said, there have been instances in which Conservatives themselves have questioned the Civil Rights Act and many of them have been pretty negative. If you check out other Conservative websites and especially here on Reddit, many of their criticisms echo the same sentiments as those Pundits stating that it was unconstitutional and that in infringed on the First Amendment, particularly the Notion of Freedom of Association.
That being said, there is some silver lining to this. Now, that they exposed themselves for what they really of think Dr. King, I think it's time for them to admit that they never really liked him in the first place, let alone understood who he really was and what he really stood for. In fact, they never really liked him at all. All they did was whitewash him and cherry-pick his ideas and speech for own Partisan Agenda. Dr. King constantly talked about the notion of Black Pride and campaigned about the need for Reparations. He also supported Affirmative Action stating in 1965 that "a Society that has done something special against the Negro for hundreds of years must now do something special for the Negro. Dr. King realized that our society was created in a way that managed to disadvantage the many for the benefit the few, and that America's Racial Hierarchy was connected to its Class Hierarchy. He also had political beliefs that manifested through both Racial Reconciliation and Concrete Policy Changes that could help restructure and benefit a divided and unequal nation. This is the reason why he referred to himself as a Democratic Socialist as he wanted a "Radical Redistribution of Economic and Political Power". In fact, he argued that true Equality can only be achieved, not just through legal rights, but through an equal distribution of resources. This is evident when he said “Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God’s children.” This is the exact vision that Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders believed in. After all, he did participate in the March on Washington in 1963. In regards to Police Brutality, while Dr. King opposed violent protest, he did acknowledge that a riot is the language of the Unheard and that it came from a place of Desperation. In fact, in his "I Have a Dream" Speech, he stated that Blacks could "never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the Victim of the Unspeakable Horrors of Police Brutality." After all, he was hounded by the FBI, was called a Communist, broke the law in protest of race-based Segregation and Violence, was thrown in jail, advocated Protests and Sit-Ins, opposed White Rule of Society, and was assassinated for his Race and his views on Race. Regarding the quote about the Content of Character from said speech, Dr. King's daughter, Bernice King stated that using solely that quote diminishes the purpose of the entire speech because her father's dream and work included "eradicating Racism, not ignoring it."
If anything, this goes to show that is Dr. King were around today, he would be heavily criticized for being Woke, politically correct, a Communist, a Race Hustler, and a member of the Radical Left. And we all know that the Right hates those ideologies passionately. But here's the thing, he never considered himself a Democrat, let alone a Republican. He was an Independent as he felt that both parties are the same. And reducing his legacy to a single quote diminishes the gains that he fought for and believed in. This especially goes to a lot of Conservatives out there who claim to follow his lead using that quote because they interpret them in a way that benefits them today than how he meant them back then. For you to claim that he didn't care about Skin Color is like saying Susan B. Anthony didn't care about Gender. And to those Conservatives who now hate him, including Black, I hope you're OK with people getting treated unfairly, including your own. Who knew being seen as an Equal is a Negative in your eyes.
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2024.05.14 16:16 the_peoples_elbow What should I be doing differently?

My wife and I are both 30. We both work, and we have a three year old and a two month old. I make about $100k, and my wife will be making about $45k when she goes back to work after maternity leave and drops her percentage down to the minimum that she can do while still retaining full benefits (her benefits are way better than what we would get if we used mine).
We bought a house in 2020, and our mortage is $1600/month which includes property tax. We paid off our student loans when the forbearance ended, and we have no credit card debt. The only debt we have other than the mortgage is our car, which we bought in November and owe $33k on. I know that's a lot, but we had gotten by with cheap used cars for the last seven years, and we wanted something bigger to be able to cart around two kids and a semi-large dog. We plan on running it into the ground.
I have about $100k in my 401k, my wife has about $70k. I've been maxing out a Roth IRA for the last few years, and that's sitting at $30k. I have an Ally investment account that I have a few thousand worth of various stocks, it's kind of my overflow after the Roth IRA is maxed out. I recently opened a HYSA and put $4k in there, and I have about $10k spread between other checking accounts and college savings for the kids.
We're also planning on taking a trip to Italy next year, so my current priorities are:
  1. Max out Roth IRA
  2. Make sure we have enough money for Italy
  3. Pay off car
After the vacation, I'm gonna contribute everything I can to knocking that car loan out.
I'm looking for advice on where to put money after maxing out the Roth IRA. My wife doesn't have one, we use the majority of her paycheck to pay the mortgage. Should we open one for her and contribute to it from my paycheck? Should I invest in other places instead? Should I have more cash on-hand that's not invested? Should I get a financial advisor?
Thanks!
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2024.05.14 15:58 Ksyruz Need some advice on Employment law for unfair dismissal

My question here:
  1. Can an employer use an informal performance review as grounds for dismissal?
  2. Can they legally give a bad review?
  3. Can they legally threaten you to resign on the grounds of giving a bad review?
  4. Should she resign or let the process go through and get a lawyer involved?
  5. What information should she try to obtain before they take her laptop away?
Background:
My wife has been working for a major UK bank in the financial crime division of their Midlands, England office. She started on Oct 23, around seven months to date, and has been struggling. She has around 11 years of experience in Law and Policing.
When she started, she had issues with the laptop they gave her. They configured it for the wrong department, and she did not have access to the relevant systems for three months to perform her training or job. Thus, she could not get training as the others who joined at the same time as she did. Whenever she notified her manager that she could not access the systems she needed, they did not believe my wife, as the laptop was in working order.
They gave her the first piece of work without formal training, and when she asked questions to the manager or the person from the team acting as her buddy trainer, they would say she should know this or not give her the answer. The questions she asked were about what requirements or guidelines dictated why something should be filled into the forms and why she shouldn't be adding what she thought would be relevant information into the system. When she brought up that the training was not adequate for her manager, they just answered that her "buddy trainer has x number of years and knows her stuff". This caused a regression in her performance. Instead of helping, her manager would tell her that she would be fired if she did not improve her performance. Even though most of her performance is linked to bad training, harassment, and not understanding, she is a mother of 2 children under the age of 3 years.
Further exacerbating this, when she joined the Director of the department in a meeting, he asked if anyone had information they would like to bring into the department. My wife put her hand up and gave some information. The Director set up a meeting, and in that meeting, instead of listening to her on what she did for financial crime in her previous employer and how that can be transferred, he demeaned her by saying, "don't come with ideas if you don't know our processes. We hired you to do the checks not to give Ideas". What would become her buddy trainer in that meeting was there, and she and the director did not dismiss my wife. They just started talking about their things and ignored my wife.
In the case that she was told she was performing poorly, she noticed that the person was a repeat, where they just changed their address and could get a new bank account, even though they were exited previously on criminal associations of funnelling billions of pounds. She brought this up with the buddy trainer and manager, but they dismissed her when she said that when someone opens an account, they should be checked if they were previously exited, not when their dealings are being flagged after opening an account. Both her buddy trainer and the manager said that she was stupid and that it would add more work. She later discovered that both her buddy trainer and the manager took this idea to create their department for the company's board.
My wife also noticed that the others who joined had already done this job before in other banks or other departments. One individual you can see was favoured by the buddy trainer as they were of the same race and married to a white person as the buddy trainer. That buddy trainer would practically give the easiest work to her and would generally do the job to get that individual in. But my wife was always given the hardest of cases which would require her to work outside of work hours due to having 20 times the number of people to look into or were cases that needed external input which increased time but her manager and buddy trainer stated it should be done within 1 week even though these cases required 6 weeks due to the cross-communication.
In March, she contacted the Union about the harassment that was happening, and she opened a grievance on what she feels is harassment and bullying. She did not submit the grievance as she was told to give it a second chance, as they changed her buddy trainer. She was showing improvements but was not meeting what, I would say, was an unobtainable deadline. They put her on an informal performance review to prevent the union from being involved for 14 working days. Unfortunately, our children got sick for one of those weeks, and then I caught the bug three days later, and we both had to take sick leave from work. when she returned, her manager stated that because her performance did not improve, they would not give her back that week missed, and she had to reach the goals given for those two weeks within one week. This was supposed to be completed by Tuesday next week, a today week before her manager called my wife at 12 pm, what she described as a courtesy to let her know that they will be letting her go next week on Tuesdays and because it is a dismissal performance if she does not resign by 4 pm today the letter will be put into her record, and if she tried to apply for any jobs in the industry, it will have a detrimental effect. She will not be hired by any company that needs to adhere to the regulatory environment.
At this time, another individual who started with my wife was on another team in the same department run by this Director. They were removed from the team due to performance. Strangely enough, this person is of the same race as my wife.
Due to this, she did contact the Acas. But as they are not of the legal background, they could not help as she has less than two years of employment. If she does allow the letter to come onto her record, she only has the option to wait for a formal job offer to be rejected due to what I feel is an unfair dismissal.
Another weird thing that happened today is that the department's people partner published that anyone under 12 months old can now start applying to other roles within the department if their manager approves. When my wife asked her manager if, instead of her resigning or being fired she support my wife in finding a more suitable role within the organisation, the manager said sorry that this waiver does not apply to my wife.
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2024.05.14 15:46 cariwinkle I’m not going to be hyped until we bankrupt all of them

$4,070.12 that’s what I originally invested. As a single mom, I basically cleaned out my checking and savings account. And I just put that money out of my head. It wasn’t mine anymore. It was tribute for something much bigger than me.
Over the last fews years, that money was sitting in the back of my mind. As a person with a MS degree sitting in this bullshit economy where every month I’m spending more on just my standard bills than I was making. A degree that I took out tens of thousands of student loans to get. Trying to take side jobs here and there just so I could scrape by. Rent increased 7%, groceries seemingly skyrocketing, even my utilities were going up. Racking up tens of thousands in debt bc I had no other option while also being one of the “lucky ones” bc I got a 3% COL raise that didn’t even cover my rent increase. Sometimes I would think it might be worth it to take the giant fucking loss I would have experienced and sold my shares. But even then that money wouldn’t have scratched the surface. It would’ve been a month bandaid.
I think knowing that was how I would financially justify it in my head. In my heart, I knew I wasn’t gonna pull it. I’m still not gonna pull it. Not until WS and all those AHs experience even a fraction of the shit they’ve put us through for years.
The economy has been bad for us for decades, since the 70s, really. So the last few years isn’t new. It isn’t just them splitting pies while we fight over crumbs. CEOs, HFs, mega corps, the 1% have been baking whole ass new pies for themselves while we fight over crumbs from our parents’ generation. While they tell us we just need to stop buying in bulk, buy more lentils, budget better, save money even though we can’t pay our bills, don’t do anything that gives us an ounce of joy in this dystopian world bc “Nobody said this would be fun.”
I’m not going to be hyped until they lose their homes, yachts, vacation homes, all their property. Not until their bank accounts look like mine. I’ll pass these shares to my children in a will if that’s what it takes. I won’t be happy until we can pop bottles above them as they cry about losing their homes. I’ll contribute whatever I can to Eat The Rich™️.
https://x.com/opinion/status/1505292742993321993?s=46
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/billionaires-double-wealth-covid-pandemic/
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/03/19/why-now-is-a-smart-time-to-build-emergency-savings.html
https://www.businessinsider.com/video-wall-streeters-mocking-protesters-champagne-2011-9?amp
https://www.epi.org/publication/charting-wage-stagnation/
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2024.05.14 15:40 mileyysworld Missing original document for PR application

Hi! IRCC sent me a letter saying my application is rejected because I have a missing document (the original of a police record check, I only submitted the certified translation). So I submitted the original document and the tracker says they received the document and are reviewing. But on my IRCC account, it says the application is cancelled.. is there hope for me? 😭
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2024.05.14 15:25 jillianmd Refund Update - Art Institute Discharge

I got the discharge email on May 1 and like most of us was very curious about the potential refund part.
On May 6, my studentaid.gov updated to show I no longer owed any loans. However Nelnet is still showing my loans on their site as of today. However they have been placed in forbearance now so that’s a positive sign that the discharge is being processed on their end.
This morning, May 14, I have an email from Nelnet saying that I have a new letter so I logged in and it says I have an overpayment and need to verify my address so that I can be issued any refund owed.
I called in and verified my address with a nice rep and she said they didn’t have any info yet on the amount I would be refunded or a timeline but that since my contact info is up to date I don’t have to do anything further and will be contacted again.
Here’s hoping it’s the entirety of my payments so far over the last 10 years (about $30,000!) but we’ll see.
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Here’s the text of the letter from Nelnet:
Action Needed: You may be owed a refund. Account: EXXXXXXXXX
Dear (me), Our records indicate that we may have received an overpayment on your account listed above. Please contact us through one of these options to verify your address:
• Call Nelnet at 888-486-4722. For our current hours of operation, visit Nelnet.studentaid.gov/content/contact.
• Call us anytime and use the automated system without speaking to a live representative to verify your address; simply follow the prompts.
• Log in to your online account and verify your address by going to the Profile card on the dashboard.
• Write to us at the following address and return this letter after completing the address verification information below: Nelnet P.O. Box 82526 Lincoln, NE 68501-2526 Check this box if the address shown above is correct. If your address is different than what is shown above, please write your correct address here: Street Address: Apartment number, etc.: City, State & ZIP code: We will then finalize the review of your account and issue a refund if one is due. We must verify your address before we can issue any refund due to ensure the refund is sent to your address. We cannot process any refund until your address has been verified.
Please note: • From the time that you call and verify your address, please allow 60 days for receipt of your refund. If we determine you are not owed a refund, we will notify you in writing.
• If your account was paid in full by consolidation or rehabilitation any voluntary payment(s) you made after rehabilitation or consolidation will be forwarded to your new servicer rather than refunded to you.
• This notice pertains only to non-defaulted debts held by the U.S. Department of Education; it does not pertain to debts held by guaranty agencies or to defaulted William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans.
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2024.05.14 15:09 tempmailgenerator Troubleshooting Outlook PC Email Rendering Issues

Understanding Email Display Challenges on Outlook for PC

Email communication remains a cornerstone of professional and personal exchanges worldwide. However, the seamless experience of crafting and sending emails often hits a snag when emails do not display as intended, particularly on desktop versions of Outlook. This issue can stem from Outlook's unique rendering engine, which interprets HTML and CSS differently than web-based email clients or apps on mobile devices. As a result, senders may find their meticulously designed emails appear misaligned, with broken layouts or unresponsive designs when viewed on Outlook for PC.
The importance of ensuring emails render correctly in Outlook cannot be overstated, given its widespread use in corporate environments. A misrendered email can not only dilute the message's impact but also reflect poorly on the sender's professionalism. Understanding the underlying causes of these rendering issues is the first step towards finding solutions. This involves grappling with Outlook's HTML and CSS handling quirks, including its limited support for modern web standards. Addressing these challenges requires a combination of technical know-how, strategic design adjustments, and sometimes, a bit of creativity.
Command/Software Description
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Deeper Dive into Email Rendering Issues in Outlook

Outlook for PC has historically presented unique challenges for email marketers and designers due to its use of a Word-based rendering engine, rather than the web standards-based engines used by most other email clients. This discrepancy leads to a wide array of issues, including but not limited to, problems with displaying background images, CSS support inconsistencies, and difficulties with responsive design implementation. The engine's reliance on older HTML and CSS standards means that modern design techniques, which rely heavily on CSS3 and HTML5, may not work as intended in Outlook. This can result in emails that look perfect in webmail clients or on mobile devices appearing broken or visually unappealing when opened in Outlook, potentially compromising the effectiveness of communication efforts.
To navigate these challenges, developers and designers must adopt specific strategies tailored to Outlook's limitations. This often involves using conditional comments to target Outlook and apply fixes or fallbacks that ensure emails display correctly. Additionally, understanding and utilizing Vector Markup Language (VML) for complex visual elements like backgrounds and buttons can help achieve more consistent results across Outlook versions. Despite these hurdles, with careful planning and execution, it is possible to create emails that render well in Outlook, ensuring that messages reach their audience as intended. By staying informed about the peculiarities of Outlook's rendering engine and employing creative solutions to address them, designers can significantly improve the email experience for recipients using Outlook on PC.

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Email rendering issues in Outlook for PC can significantly impact the effectiveness of email marketing campaigns and professional communications. The root of these issues lies in Outlook's use of a Word-based rendering engine for HTML emails, which differs substantially from the web-standard engines used by most other email clients. This discrepancy can lead to various problems, such as distorted layouts, unsupported CSS styles, and unresponsive designs. Designers and marketers must be aware of these potential pitfalls and employ specific strategies to ensure their emails are displayed correctly across all versions of Outlook.
To address these challenges, it is crucial to understand Outlook's rendering quirks and to develop emails with these limitations in mind. Techniques such as using table-based layouts for structure, inline CSS for styling, and conditional comments to target Outlook specifically can help improve email compatibility. Additionally, testing emails across different versions of Outlook and using email design tools that simulate how emails will appear in Outlook can help identify and rectify issues before sending. By adopting a proactive approach to email design and testing, it is possible to create engaging and visually appealing emails that render well in Outlook, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of email communications.

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  1. Question: Why do emails not display correctly in Outlook?
  2. Answer: Emails often don't display correctly in Outlook due to its use of a Word-based rendering engine, which interprets HTML/CSS differently than web-standard engines.
  3. Question: Can I use modern CSS in Outlook emails?
  4. Answer: While Outlook supports some CSS, it's limited compared to web browsers. It's best to use inline CSS and avoid complex styles that may not be supported.
  5. Question: How can I make my emails responsive in Outlook?
  6. Answer: To ensure responsiveness, use fluid table layouts, inline CSS, and Outlook conditional comments to control the layout on different devices.
  7. Question: Are background images supported in Outlook emails?
  8. Answer: Yes, but you may need to use VML (Vector Markup Language) for consistent background image support across all Outlook versions.
  9. Question: How can I test my emails in Outlook?
  10. Answer: Use email testing tools that offer Outlook rendering previews or send test emails to accounts accessed through Outlook to check compatibility.
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  12. Answer: The best approach is to design emails with simplicity in mind, use tables for layout, inline CSS for styling, and test extensively across Outlook versions.
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  14. Answer: Outlook supports animated GIFs, but they will only show the first frame of the animation in certain versions.
  15. Question: How can conditional comments be used in Outlook?
  16. Answer: Conditional comments can target specific versions of Outlook to apply CSS or HTML that will only be rendered by those versions, improving compatibility.
  17. Question: What do I do if my email looks different in Outlook compared to other clients?
  18. Answer: Identify specific elements that render differently and use Outlook-specific fixes, like conditional comments or VML, to adjust those elements.

Mastering Email Rendering in Outlook

Email rendering issues in Outlook for PC can be a significant hurdle for professionals aiming to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of their email communications. The crux of these challenges lies in the peculiarities of Outlook's rendering engine, which diverges from the web standards employed by most other email clients. By employing a combination of strategies tailored to address these specific issues, such as optimizing emails with inline CSS, using conditional comments, and leveraging VML for complex designs, senders can significantly enhance the likelihood of their emails being displayed as intended. Moreover, thorough testing across various versions of Outlook ensures that most potential problems are identified and resolved before emails reach their audience. Ultimately, while navigating Outlook's rendering quirks may require extra effort and consideration, the payoff in terms of improved communication efficacy and professional presentation is well worth it. This understanding not only aids in overcoming technical obstacles but also in reinforcing the sender's reputation for attention to detail and quality in their professional engagements.
https://www.tempmail.us.com/en/outlook/troubleshooting-outlook-pc-email-rendering-issues
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2024.05.14 14:31 himanshukhatri704 Sending Rakhi to New Zealand Keeping Traditions Alive Across Oceans from Rakhi.com

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters. For those who have siblings living in New Zealand, sending a Rakhi is a beautiful way to uphold this tradition despite the geographical distance. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to send Rakhi to New Zealand and make the celebration special, ensuring your sibling feels your love from miles away.
Why Sending Rakhi to New Zealand is Special
  1. Preserving Traditions: Sending a Rakhi helps maintain the cherished customs of Raksha Bandhan, ensuring that cultural heritage is honored even when siblings are far apart.
  2. Strengthening Bonds: A thoughtfully chosen Rakhi and a heartfelt message can bridge the physical distance, reinforcing the emotional bond between siblings.
  3. Creating Joy: Receiving a Rakhi from afar is a delightful surprise, adding an extra layer of joy and warmth to the celebration for your brother or sister.
How to Send Rakhi to New Zealand
  1. Online Rakhi Stores: Many online stores specialize in international Rakhi delivery, offering a wide variety of Rakhis and Rakhi gift hampers. Websites like Ferns N Petals, IGP, and Rakhi Bazaar provide reliable delivery services to New Zealand.
  2. E-commerce Platforms: Websites like Amazon and Flipkart offer a range of Rakhis with international shipping options. You can select the Rakhi and have it delivered directly to your sibling’s address in New Zealand.
  3. Courier Services: If you prefer to buy a Rakhi locally, you can use international courier services like DHL, FedEx, or UPS to send your Rakhi to New Zealand. Ensure you send it well in advance to account for any shipping delays.
Choosing the Perfect Rakhi for Your Sibling
Consider your sibling’s preferences and the variety of options available:
  1. Traditional Rakhis: These include Mauli Rakhis, beaded Rakhis, and Rakhis with religious symbols. They reflect cultural heritage and are perfect for siblings who appreciate classic designs.
  2. Designer Rakhis: These feature intricate designs, gemstones, pearls, and embellishments. Designer Rakhis are ideal for siblings who enjoy a touch of elegance and sophistication.
  3. Personalized Rakhis: Add a personal touch with customized Rakhis that include names, initials, or special messages. These Rakhis make the bond even more unique and memorable.
  4. Eco-friendly Rakhis: Made from natural materials like cotton, jute, or recycled paper, eco-friendly Rakhis are perfect for environmentally conscious siblings.
Enhancing the Rakhi Celebration
To make Raksha Bandhan special despite the distance, consider these tips:
  1. Rakhi with Gifts: Pair the Rakhi with a thoughtful gift. Many online stores offer Rakhi gift hampers that include sweets, chocolates, dry fruits, or personalized items.
  2. Video Call Ritual: Arrange a video call to perform the Rakhi tying ceremony virtually. This can bring a sense of togetherness and make the celebration more meaningful.
  3. Personalized Messages: Include a heartfelt letter or card with your Rakhi. Express your love, memories, and best wishes for your sibling. A personal message adds emotional value to the gift.
  4. Photographs and Memories: Send a photo album or a digital photo frame with cherished memories. This can be a wonderful way to reminisce about the good times you’ve shared.
  5. Special Treats: Order their favorite sweets or snacks from local New Zealand stores that deliver. This adds a delicious touch to the celebration.
Important Tips for Sending Rakhi to New Zealand
  1. Plan Ahead: Start planning early to ensure your Rakhi and gifts arrive on time. Account for shipping times and potential delays.
  2. Verify Address: Double-check your sibling’s address to avoid any delivery issues.
  3. Track Your Shipment: Use tracking services provided by courier companies to monitor the delivery status of your Rakhi.
  4. Customer Reviews: If using an online store, read customer reviews to ensure reliability and quality.
Sending Rakhi to New Zealand from Rakhi.com allows you to celebrate the beautiful bond of Raksha Bandhan, no matter the distance. Whether you choose a traditional Rakhi, a designer piece, or a personalized one, the essence of the festival remains the same – celebrating the love and protection between siblings. With thoughtful planning and the right choice of Rakhi, you can make this Raksha Bandhan special for your sibling, bringing joy and love across the miles. Let your Rakhi be a symbol of your enduring bond, and make this festival a memorable one for both of you.
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2024.05.14 14:13 jsilva5avilsj Lyft Express - Types of Debit Cards

So I was approved to drive for Lyft and plan on using the Lyft Express option for a rental.
When checking out I had a cashapp card to pay for the 50 dollar refundable fee. It was not accepted and so I then used my PayPal debt card which was accepted.
I’m confused as to why i would be able to use my paypal card but i’m unable to use the card to check out at the rental service?
Anyway… I also have my Dave Checking account debit card, does anyone have experience using his form of payment?
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2024.05.14 13:36 himanshukhatri704 Sending Rakhi to the USA Bridging Distances with Love and Tradition from Rakhi.com

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the cherished bond between brothers and sisters, symbolizing love, protection, and the promise of support. For siblings separated by continents, sending a Rakhi to the USA can keep the spirit of this beautiful tradition alive. Here’s a comprehensive guide to ensure your Rakhi reaches your brother in the USA, along with tips to make the celebration special despite the distance.
Why Sending Rakhi to the USA is Important
  1. Preserving Traditions: Despite the geographical separation, sending a Rakhi helps maintain the cherished customs of Raksha Bandhan, ensuring that cultural heritage is preserved and celebrated.
  2. Strengthening Bonds: A thoughtfully chosen Rakhi and a heartfelt message can bridge the physical distance, reinforcing the emotional bond between siblings.
  3. Creating Joy: Receiving a Rakhi from afar is a delightful surprise, adding an extra layer of joy and warmth to the celebration for your brother.
How to Send Rakhi to the USA
  1. Online Rakhi Stores: Numerous online stores specialize in international Rakhi delivery, offering a wide variety of Rakhis and Rakhi gift hampers. Websites like Ferns N Petals, IGP, and Rakhi Bazaar provide reliable delivery services to the USA.
  2. E-commerce Platforms: Websites like Amazon and Flipkart offer a range of Rakhis with international shipping options. You can select the Rakhi and have it delivered directly to your brother’s address in the USA.
  3. Courier Services: If you prefer to buy a Rakhi locally, you can use international courier services like DHL, FedEx, or UPS to send your Rakhi to the USA. Ensure you send it well in advance to account for any shipping delays.
Choosing the Perfect Rakhi for Your Brother
Consider your brother’s preferences and the variety of options available:
  1. Traditional Rakhis: These include Mauli Rakhis, beaded Rakhis, and Rakhis with religious symbols. They reflect cultural heritage and are perfect for brothers who appreciate classic designs.
  2. Designer Rakhis: These feature intricate designs, gemstones, pearls, and embellishments. Designer Rakhis are ideal for brothers who enjoy a touch of elegance and sophistication.
  3. Personalized Rakhis: Add a personal touch with customized Rakhis that include names, initials, or special messages. These Rakhis make the bond even more unique and memorable.
  4. Eco-friendly Rakhis: Made from natural materials like cotton, jute, or recycled paper, eco-friendly Rakhis are perfect for environmentally conscious brothers.
Enhancing the Rakhi Celebration
To make Raksha Bandhan special despite the distance, consider these tips:
  1. Rakhi with Gifts: Pair the Rakhi with a thoughtful gift. Many online stores offer Rakhi gift hampers that include sweets, chocolates, dry fruits, or personalized items.
  2. Video Call Ritual: Arrange a video call to perform the Rakhi tying ceremony virtually. This can bring a sense of togetherness and make the celebration more meaningful.
  3. Personalized Messages: Include a heartfelt letter or card with your Rakhi. Express your love, memories, and best wishes for your brother. A personal message adds emotional value to the gift.
  4. Photographs and Memories: Send a photo album or a digital photo frame with cherished memories. This can be a wonderful way to reminisce about the good times you’ve shared.
  5. Special Treats: Order his favorite sweets or snacks from local US stores that deliver. This adds a delicious touch to the celebration.
Important Tips for Sending Rakhi to the USA
  1. Plan Ahead: Start planning early to ensure your Rakhi and gifts arrive on time. Account for shipping times and potential delays.
  2. Verify Address: Double-check your brother’s address to avoid any delivery issues.
  3. Track Your Shipment: Use tracking services provided by courier companies to monitor the delivery status of your Rakhi.
  4. Customer Reviews: If using an online store, read customer reviews to ensure reliability and quality.
Conclusion
Sending Rakhi to the USA from Rakhi.comcelebrate the beautiful bond of Raksha Bandhan, no matter the distance. Whether you choose a traditional Rakhi, a designer piece, or a personalized one, the essence of the festival remains the same – celebrating the love and protection between siblings. With thoughtful planning and the right choice of Rakhi, you can make this Raksha Bandhan special for your brother, bringing joy and love across the miles. Let your Rakhi be a symbol of your enduring bond, and make this festival a memorable one for both of you.
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2024.05.14 13:32 himanshukhatri704 Sending Rakhi to Australia Celebrating Raksha Bandhan Across Continents from Rakhi.com

Raksha Bandhan, the festival that celebrates the unique bond between brothers and sisters, is a time-honored tradition that transcends geographical boundaries. For sisters living far from their brothers, sending Rakhi to Australia is a heartfelt way to keep this beautiful tradition alive. Here’s a comprehensive guide to making sure your Rakhi reaches your brother in Australia, along with tips to make the celebration special even across the miles.
Why Sending Rakhi to Australia is Important
  1. Maintaining Traditions: Despite the distance, sending a Rakhi helps maintain the cherished customs of Raksha Bandhan, ensuring that the cultural heritage is preserved.
  2. Strengthening Bonds: A thoughtfully chosen Rakhi and a heartfelt message can bridge the physical distance, strengthening the emotional bond between siblings.
  3. Surprise and Joy: Receiving a Rakhi from afar is a delightful surprise for your brother, adding an extra layer of joy to the celebration.
How to Send Rakhi to Australia
  1. Online Rakhi Stores: Numerous online stores specialize in international Rakhi delivery, offering a wide variety of Rakhis and Rakhi gift hampers. Websites like Ferns N Petals, IGP, and Rakhi Bazaar provide reliable delivery services to Australia.
  2. E-commerce Platforms: Websites like Amazon and Flipkart also offer a range of Rakhis with international shipping options. You can select the Rakhi and have it delivered directly to your brother’s address in Australia.
  3. Courier Services: If you prefer to buy a Rakhi locally, you can use international courier services like DHL, FedEx, or UPS to send your Rakhi to Australia. Ensure you send it well in advance to account for any shipping delays.
Choosing the Perfect Rakhi for Your Brother
Consider your brother’s preferences and the variety of options available:
  1. Traditional Rakhis: These include Mauli Rakhis, beaded Rakhis, and Rakhis with religious symbols. They reflect cultural heritage and are perfect for brothers who appreciate classic designs.
  2. Designer Rakhis: These feature intricate designs, gemstones, pearls, and embellishments. Designer Rakhis are ideal for brothers who enjoy a touch of elegance and sophistication.
  3. Personalized Rakhis: Add a personal touch with customized Rakhis that include names, initials, or special messages. These Rakhis make the bond even more unique and memorable.
  4. Eco-friendly Rakhis: Made from natural materials like cotton, jute, or recycled paper, eco-friendly Rakhis are perfect for environmentally conscious brothers.
Enhancing the Rakhi Celebration
To make Raksha Bandhan special despite the distance, consider these tips:
  1. Rakhi with Gifts: Pair the Rakhi with a thoughtful gift. Many online stores offer Rakhi gift hampers that include sweets, chocolates, dry fruits, or personalized items.
  2. Video Call Ritual: Arrange a video call to perform the Rakhi tying ceremony virtually. This can bring a sense of togetherness and make the celebration more meaningful.
  3. Personalized Messages: Include a heartfelt letter or card with your Rakhi. Express your love, memories, and best wishes for your brother.
  4. Photographs and Memories: Send a photo album or a digital photo frame with cherished memories. This can be a wonderful way to reminisce about the good times you’ve shared.
  5. Special Treats: Order his favorite sweets or snacks from local Australian stores that deliver. This adds a delicious touch to the celebration.
Important Tips for Sending Rakhi to Australia
  1. Plan Ahead: Start planning early to ensure your Rakhi and gifts arrive on time. Account for shipping times and potential delays.
  2. Verify Address: Double-check your brother’s address to avoid any delivery issues.
  3. Track Your Shipment: Use tracking services provided by courier companies to monitor the delivery status of your Rakhi.
  4. Customer Reviews: If using an online store, read customer reviews to ensure reliability and quality.
Sending Rakhi to Australia from Rakhi.com allows you to celebrate the beautiful bond of Raksha Bandhan, no matter the distance. Whether you choose a traditional Rakhi, a designer piece, or a personalized one, the essence of the festival remains the same – celebrating the love and protection between siblings. With thoughtful planning and the right choice of Rakhi, you can make this Raksha Bandhan special for your brother, bringing joy and love across the miles. Let your Rakhi be a symbol of your enduring bond, and make this festival a memorable one for both of you.
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2024.05.14 13:29 himanshukhatri704 Sending Rakhi to India Celebrating Bonds Across Distances from Rakhi.com

Raksha Bandhan is a cherished Indian festival that celebrates the bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters. For those living away from their siblings, the festival can bring a mix of emotions, from joy to nostalgia. However, modern technology and reliable courier services have made it easier than ever to send Rakhi to India from anywhere in the world. Here’s a guide to making sure your Rakhi reaches your brother in India, along with tips for enhancing the celebration across the miles.
Why Sending Rakhi to India is Special
  1. Maintaining Traditions: Despite the distance, sending a Rakhi to your brother in India helps maintain the cherished tradition of Raksha Bandhan. It’s a way to participate in the ritual and express your love and best wishes.
  2. Strengthening Bonds: A thoughtfully chosen Rakhi and a heartfelt message can bridge the distance and strengthen the emotional bond between siblings.
  3. Surprise and Joy: Receiving a Rakhi from afar is a delightful surprise for your brother, adding an extra layer of joy to the celebrations.
How to Send Rakhi to India
  1. Online Rakhi Stores: Many online stores specialize in Rakhi and Raksha Bandhan gifts. They offer a wide variety of Rakhis, from traditional to modern designs, and provide reliable delivery services across India. Popular websites include Ferns N Petals, IGP, and Rakhi Bazaar.
  2. Courier Services: If you prefer to purchase a Rakhi locally, you can use international courier services like DHL, FedEx, or India Post’s international services to send the Rakhi to India. Ensure you send it well in advance to account for any delays.
  3. E-commerce Platforms: Websites like Amazon and Flipkart also offer a wide range of Rakhis and Rakhi gift sets, with delivery options within India. You can place an order directly on these platforms and have it delivered to your brother’s address.
Choosing the Perfect Rakhi
Consider your brother’s preferences and the variety of options available:
  1. Traditional Rakhis: These include Mauli Rakhis, beaded Rakhis, and Rakhis with religious symbols like Om or Swastika. They reflect cultural heritage and are perfect for brothers who appreciate classic designs.
  2. Designer Rakhis: These feature intricate designs, gemstones, pearls, and embellishments. Designer Rakhis are ideal for brothers who enjoy a touch of elegance and sophistication.
  3. Cartoon and Superhero Rakhis: For younger brothers or those young at heart, Rakhis featuring popular cartoon characters or superheroes can be a fun and playful choice.
  4. Eco-friendly Rakhis: Made from natural materials like cotton, jute, or recycled paper, eco-friendly Rakhis are perfect for environmentally conscious brothers.
  5. Personalized Rakhis: Add a personal touch with customized Rakhis that include names, initials, or special messages. These Rakhis make the bond even more unique and memorable.
Enhancing the Rakhi Celebration
To make the Raksha Bandhan celebration special despite the distance, consider these tips:
  1. Rakhi with Gifts: Pair the Rakhi with a thoughtful gift. Many online stores offer Rakhi gift hampers that include sweets, chocolates, dry fruits, or personalized items.
  2. Video Call Ritual: Arrange a video call to perform the Rakhi tying ceremony virtually. This can bring a sense of togetherness and make the celebration more meaningful.
  3. Personalized Messages: Include a heartfelt letter or card with your Rakhi. Express your love, memories, and best wishes for your brother.
  4. Photographs and Memories: Send a photo album or a digital photo frame with cherished memories. This can be a wonderful way to reminisce about the good times you’ve shared.
  5. Special Treats: Order his favorite sweets or snacks from local Indian sweet shops that deliver. This adds a delicious touch to the celebration.
Important Tips for Sending Rakhi to India
  1. Plan Ahead: Start planning early to ensure your Rakhi and gifts arrive on time. Account for shipping times and potential delays.
  2. Verify Address: Double-check your brother’s address to avoid any delivery issues.
  3. Track Your Shipment: Use tracking services provided by courier companies to monitor the delivery status of your Rakhi.
  4. Customer Reviews: If using an online store, read customer reviews to ensure reliability and quality.
Sending Rakhi to India from Rakhi.com allows you to celebrate the beautiful bond of Raksha Bandhan, no matter the distance. Whether you choose a traditional Rakhi, a designer piece, or a fun cartoon-themed one, the essence of the festival remains the same – celebrating the love and protection between siblings. With thoughtful planning and the right choice of Rakhi, you can make this Raksha Bandhan special for your brother, bringing joy and love across the miles. Let your Rakhi be a symbol of your enduring bond, and make this festival a memorable one for both of you.
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2024.05.14 13:29 CherryDifferent4967 Current Debt

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I created a spread sheet on Google Sheets where on one page I put down the payments I made to where, and the other sheet which is this sheet gives a summary of the total remaining.
For the Discover one, I have $3,500 saved for their settlement offer. But when I emailed them, they said I wasn't under their file number and to send them the correct file number, I sent another message stating that is the file number they gave me, and then I got another letter in the mail from them for the same account with the same file number, emailed them again, no response. They called me gave me a reference number, I sent another email to them asking What this reference number is about and if it's about the Discover debt, I will only pay the settlement amount pointed out in their settlement letter, and still no response in my emails.
If they were to accept the offer, and I was to pay them, this is what it would like.
https://preview.redd.it/yv2sb7zcnd0d1.png?width=947&format=png&auto=webp&s=a4d775d8f3fdd81f8b32c3236b684064bf47f447
I'll take care of green line this week, and towards the end of the month I'll tackle the Walmart Credit and deal with that debt collector, and then try to negotiate with the people who own the Integra debt, as they're hard headed too, and just save up and pay Promedica in full.
I have around $5,000 at the moment.
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2024.05.14 12:51 no_blueforyellow Advice on how to become more financially literate and handle my money better?

I was never taught financial literacy by anyone, so the only knowledge I have is pretty basic. Or it comes from Google. I clear $2k/week after taxes with no rent or mortgage as I inherited my grandparents house which i know puts me at an advantage. I know fuck all about investing, I try to learn and it just doesn’t click. So I am working on learning about Roth IRAs. Right now, aside from bills, I am just pumping money into all of my debts (I got rid of $11k in debt and have about $5k to go)
Basically what I am asking is how to divide my money. Are there any links/resources that might dumb it down to a kindergarten level for me? 😅 I have a savings, my daughter has a savings too ($100 goes into her account every week since shes been born, shes almost 3 now) What guides or resources are the best place for me to look at and start so I can make sure I make the most of my money and grow it. Also, are there any other programs aside from 529 that I could set up for my daughter that might help her? I want to set her up financially the best I possibly can. I just dont know where to begin with any of this aside from “savings account” “checking account” and “pay debts and bills”.
When I had learned about everything I had inherited I became stupid, lazy, and neglectful. But since I had my daughter I need to set myself and her up for success and I am failing miserably. Its pretty bad. :/
TIA. 🙂
edit: grammar
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