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Denied Maternity Leave

I work at a warehouse in Michigan with basic health insurance. My baby came early — ten days in NICU. The bill: $90,000. Insurance covered only $30,000 because “complications weren’t included.” When I left the hospital, the nurse said, “Good luck.” It wasn’t a blessing. It was reality. #MaternityCare #InsuranceGaps

Still So Messed Up… I Shed Tears Every Time I Read This heartbreaking 💔 💔 💔 🥹🥹🥹🥹 Most of y’all don’t know who she is, but she matters. Her name is Latasha Harlins — and her story changed history. In 1991, at just 15 years old, Latasha went to a local Korean-owned market for a bottle of orange juice… and never made it home. The store owner’s wife, Soon Ja Du, wrongly assumed Latasha was stealing. A small struggle happened — Du grabbed Latasha, and Latasha pushed her off to get free. That should’ve been the end of it. But Du grabbed a gun. Latasha picked up the orange juice, placed it on the counter to show she wasn’t stealing, and turned to leave. As she walked away, Du shot her in the back of the head from three feet away… killing her instantly. Despite security footage and two eyewitnesses, and despite a jury finding Du guilty and recommending the maximum 16-year sentence — the judge gave her: • 400 hours of community service • 5 years probation • A $500 fine The judge claimed Du was the “victim,” and Latasha was the “criminal.” Her life was treated like it was worth nothing. Latasha’s murder — along with the beating of Rodney King — became one of the sparks that ignited the 1992 LA Riots. But we rarely hear Latasha’s name. Tupac never forgot her. He spoke about her often and dedicated “Keep Ya Head Up” to her memory. So today, we say her name loudly : Latasha Harlins — you were important then, and you’re important now. Someone heard your story today. 🕊️ #fblifestyle

The Good Ol Boy system in Texas is alive and well

I have been in an abusive relationship with a liquor drinking alcoholic for years, trapped... because I am a senior and can not afford to live elsewhere... and I have called the police several times, and 'the good ol boys' show up and do absolutely nothing to help me. He tells them I'm lying, and they tell me it's his word against mine. Even with injuries, like him sending me to the emergency with broken ribs, a shattered wrist, etc... he tells them I did it to myself and they will not help me. I just get it a lot worse once they leave because he thinks there is nothing that can touch him. What happened to that woman could happen to me any day, and it's all because of the good ol boy' system in Texas. If Abbott could, he'd also repeal rights from women and take them back into the 1920's. That poor woman. No where to run, no where to hide... I get it 😔

I Was Granted Asylum, But I Can't Legally Work

I fled Uganda a year ago due to persecution for my sexual orientation. Last month, the immigration judge granted my asylum application! I cried. I thought I was finally free. However, I have to wait 180 days after my asylum grant to apply for a work permit (EAD). For these six months, I can't rent an apartment (no credit history), can't get a driver's license, and can't work legally. I am surviving on food banks and crashing on friends' couches. I am desperate to start my new life, pay taxes, and support myself, but I'm trapped by this "waiting period." #Asylum #WorkPermit #EAD #Refugee #NewLife

The “Helper Fee” at the Self-Checkout

The first time I saw her was near the self-checkout machines. She looked young, maybe mid-20s, standing in that suspicious way—close enough to observe, far enough to pretend she was waiting. As I scanned my groceries, she whispered, “Need help? I can make your bill cheaper.” I thought she was selling some membership. Instead, she pulled out two SNAP cards and said, “You send me cash, I pay your total.” My $42 bill (chicken, milk, bread) was suddenly paid with her SNAP card, and she asked me to Cash App her $30. I knew it was wrong. But the instant savings? It hit the weak spot in me. Later, I heard the store caught seven similar “helpers” that month. Some say it’s survival. Some say it’s fraud. I can’t forget what she told me: “I don’t have a job. This card is the only way I can turn something into money.” #SNAPFraud #EBTAbuse #GroceryStories #PolicyChangedMyLife #LifeInAmerica

I e never said people must respect me

I have never said i believe that. however I will say companies and institutions set their own policies and if people dont follow them they are putting themselves at risk. No one is forced to show respect for so.eone else, but if they choose not to I also believe what goes around comes around. For example you shouldn't expect everyone to mourn your saint who said some inflammatory things about a lot of people. States pass law concerning what cfs can do in situations deemed unsafe. Every american has the right to vote for people that believe the way they do. But again sometimes those choices come with consequences

The Empty Cart Phenomenon at My Store

I manage a small grocery in a mid-sized town. I’m used to seeing packed carts at checkout; lately a new scene emerges: customers push carts, scan price tags, put back expensive items, and walk to the register with only two or three things. Some stand at the register, calm but with red eyes. Our in-store data show EBT transactions down nearly 40%, and even non-EBT cash spending is down—people are cutting overall consumption. As a local retailer we’re partnering with a food bank to offer discounted bundles and short-term credit for regulars. When systems fail, towns rely on each other—not on algorithms. #SNAPInterrupted #LocalBusiness #CommunityResponse

🚨 Common Ways Police Ruin Their Careers 1. Excessive Force - Using more physical power than necessary to subdue suspects. - High-profile cases (e.g., George Floyd, Eric Garner) show how excessive force can destroy careers and spark national outrage. - Leads to criminal charges, civil lawsuits, and dismissal. 2. Corruption & Abuse of Authority - Bribery, theft, falsifying reports, or planting evidence. - Violates both law and departmental policy, often resulting in termination and prosecution. 3. Racial Profiling & Discrimination - Targeting individuals based on race, religion, or ethnicity. - Damages community trust and can result in lawsuits or federal investigations. 4. Sexual Misconduct - Harassment, assault, or inappropriate relationships with vulnerable individuals. - Considered one of the most career-ending forms of misconduct. 5. Off-Duty Behavior - Many officers ruin themselves outside of work—through drunk driving, domestic violence, or reckless social media posts. - These personal choices often lead to dismissal or criminal charges. 6. Breaking the “Blue Wall of Silence” - Ironically, officers who report misconduct often face retaliation from peers and leadership. - Whistleblowers have been harassed, threatened, or even forced out of the profession. --- ⚖️ Why This Matters - Public trust: Misconduct undermines confidence in the justice system. - Legal consequences: Officers face lawsuits, criminal charges, and loss of pensions. - Community impact: Families and neighborhoods suffer when misconduct escalates tensions. --- 🔑 Takeaway Police careers are most often ruined by misconduct—especially excessive force, corruption, and poor off-duty choices. Even whistleblowers who try to uphold integrity can face retaliation. The pattern shows that accountability and ethical behavior are the only sustainable paths for officers to protect both their careers and the communities they serve.

How Serial Killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver Was Brought Down By The Same App He Used To Hunt For Victims

Khalil Wheeler-Weaver lived a double life — a calm, well-dressed young man from Orange, New Jersey, working security jobs while secretly hunting women online. Between August and November of 2016, he used dating and social apps like Tagged to lure victims, murdering three women and attempting to kill a fourth. His victims included 19-year-old Robin West, 33-year-old Joanne Brown, and 20-year-old college student Sarah Butler, whose tragic death finally exposed his crimes. Sarah met him through Tagged and was found strangled and raped beneath a pile of sticks. Her family refused to let her death go unanswered. Using Sarah’s own account, her sister created a fake profile on Tagged and teamed up with police to set a trap. When Wheeler-Weaver arrived expecting another victim, undercover officers were waiting. Investigators later found chilling online searches and phone records linking him to all three murders. In 2021, after facing the victims’ families in court, he was sentenced to 160 years in prison — ending the reign of the so-called Tagged Killer. #TrueCrime #JusticeForSarah #TaggedKiller #ChaunceyDatGuy

JFK’s Final Moments: Parkland Surgeons vs. Official Story

When President John F. Kennedy arrived at Parkland Memorial Hospital on November 22, 1963, the trauma team faced shocking devastation. Doctors, including Dr. Charles Carrico, Dr. Malcolm Perry, Dr. Kemp Clark, and Dr. Robert Jones, immediately recognized the gravity of his injuries, leaving several visibly shaken. Their accounts, given during frantic efforts to save the President, later appeared to conflict with the official Bethesda autopsy, fueling decades of speculation. Dr. Carrico first noted a small, round wound in Kennedy’s throat just below the Adam’s apple. To him, it looked like a clean entry rather than an exit wound. Dr. Perry, performing an emergency tracheostomy to help Kennedy breathe, confirmed this impression at a press conference, describing it as a likely entry wound, shocking reporters and suggesting a shot from the front. The head wound left the deepest impression. Dr. Clark and Dr. Jones both described a massive blowout at the rear of the skull. Dr. Jones recalled seeing a large portion of bone and brain missing, with cerebellar tissue exposed, indicating catastrophic rear damage. Other doctors noted brain tissue spilling out and skull fragments displaced in multiple directions. The destruction was so severe that it suggested, to trained surgeons, a shot entering from the front and exiting the rear. Their separate testimonies remarkably aligned in describing the chaos and scale of the injury. The official autopsy at Bethesda, however, described the head wound differently, placing the defect at the top and right side of the skull and concluding all shots came from behind. The throat wound was reinterpreted as an exit from a bullet entering Kennedy’s back. Later-released JFK files highlighted disputes among witnesses, missing evidence, and internal pressure, raising questions about whether the Parkland doctors’ observations, including Dr. Jones’ vivid description, were altered to fit the lone-gunman narrative. #Kennedy #History #USHistory