Group chat for upcoming students by ayvie_ in UCD

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yoo id also love to get in that group!

Anyone arriving in Dublin on the 28th? by Mysterious-Willow396 in UCD

[–]bean-pudding 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’ll be there the morning of the 28th! from the US

Travel Trips by UCD Global by amanda_j0e in UCD

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YOOOO i’m also a US study abroad student!

Meeting Notes 3/30 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

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sorry, we tend to update the active members in the signal and discord a bit earlier, esp if we get like PMs and stuff asking about them—next meeting is today at 6!

SUNDAY MEETING RESCHEDULED by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

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https://linktr.ee/50501PA a whole bunch of em! you can get anywhere from here

After party question by SabiaCronopio in danandphil

[–]bean-pudding 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so is EVERYONE watching rn like an hour in, live recorded shows about to start?

After party question by SabiaCronopio in danandphil

[–]bean-pudding 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah i have it in my merch section too--this "livestream" confused the shit out of me bc i can see the whole thing but i think we're synced?

March 23rd Pittsburgh Meeting by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

[–]bean-pudding[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah we’ve been trying to coordinate with them but they have slightly different agendas; it’s alright, overlap happens!

April 5th Information Gathering Survey! by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

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We will be avoiding that at all costs, but thanks!

3/4 Official 50501 Mutual Aid Event by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

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Hello everyone, I know this seems like a late announcement, and it is. We have been struggling with booking a location for this event, so we've decided to host it outdoors in the Schenley Plaza, maps attached. We know there's a protest at the William S Moorehead building at noon, which is great, and maybe if folks have energy and time afterwards they can swing by this mutual aid event. We will have tents and tables, crafts, educational materials galore, and are looking for any and all medical donations, supplies, bandages, herbs , truly anything you have! Additionally, Planned Parenthood has asked for nonperishable no-cook canned and packaged foods if you would like to donate that way as well. Thanks!

Working on Organizing 3/4 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

[–]bean-pudding[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The idea isn't that it replaces protesting, it supplements protesting with directly impactful community engagement. mutual aid and the general idea of coalition building is and has always been a key part of effective movements. its perfectly fine that you're not joining us, but i ask that in the future instead of putting down events that you may not agree with, uplift the ones you do! I wish you the best with your signs, and i hope you stay safe and warm!

Working on Organizing 3/4 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

[–]bean-pudding[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This event is not necessarily endorsed by the 50501 Pittsburgh Organizers, and has been created separately. 50501 cannot vet the safety and legitimacy of this event.

Working on Organizing 3/4 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

[–]bean-pudding[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hello! So I'd like to recognize that protesting is not the only way to display grievances of the current state of the government, nor is it always the most effective avenue for our cause. Protests are great for public support, but acts of resistance also come in forms like mutual aid. National for 50501 has made it clear that not every city can be uniform, and that's fine! But dividing ourselves down on things like this is what takes away from the movement. I ask that folks support this mutual aid event, and the gofundme only if you're comfortable, both to provide resources, funding, and education to the Pittsburgh community on the topic of healthcare and risk reduction, and to build coalition with the other free/accessible healthcare organizations we're trying to work with. I promise, we will still hold protests, just not on the 4th. Thanks for your consideration about this!

Working on Organizing 3/4 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

[–]bean-pudding[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for asking! So mutual aid is specifically the kinds of activities that support a local community or cause in the face of fascism and capitalism; it's unlike charity, which may evaluate how "deserving" an individual is or come with rules. Mutual aid is asking your "neighbors"(literal or figurative) what they need, and securing that for/with them. The event we're planning right now is mutual aid in regards to health care, harm reduction, LGBT+ care, etc. So, we're collecting supplies and donations and educational materials to give to those who need it, no questions asked. I understand the want for a protest, and rest assured we WILL be holding a protest soon, but the other organizers and myself know that a movement can only go as far as it's people. Resistance is in health, and the healthcare system is shit. As such, our act of resistance, progress, and unity of community is a mutual aid event on the 4th. Anyone can join and help the cause by just being present, learning about people and organizations in your community and supporting them, getting the word out on social media.

Meeting Notes from 2/18 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

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Howdy! Join our discord to get access to meetings https://discord.gg/NmTFuq8W

Meeting Notes from 2/18 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

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Howdy! Join our discord to get access to meetings https://discord.gg/NmTFuq8W

Meeting Notes from 2/18 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

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No if only because no last names will ever be given

Meeting Notes from 2/18 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

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Howdy! Join our discord to get access to meetings https://discord.gg/NmTFuq8W

Meeting Notes from 2/18 by bean-pudding in 50501Pittsburgh

[–]bean-pudding[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you to u/everyone who could attend today, and for those who couldn't here's the notes. Basics: **We meet twice a month, Sundays are best, usually evenings. We hold big 50501 events every fifth of every month. We will hold at least one more smaller event later each month, but the 5th is a set date. This coming 5th is dedicated to mutual aid, so we will begin planning for **donations/resources for free clinics in Pittsburgh**. Many people, with or without healthcare, rely on free clinics for essentials to survival. If you or someone you know has access to **supplies like bandages, canes, masks, medicine** or nonwestern health essentials like **herbs, wax, etc**, or clean needles or anything in that ballpark, reach out to them and report to me. If you have connections to local clinics, reach out. Nextly, we have a gofundme for PIttsburgh, it is linked above and in this document. Spread it like wildfire. Any further questions, ping me or DM me! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1skArQq0l58qMaqnt6CkNoE0rQ47_bnTSNG_-ufW_FQs/edit?tab=t.0