Race

In my previous post I speculated on which of the two packages I have shipped over the last few days would arrive at its destination first, thus winning the race. Would it be the USPS package full of 35mm film that shipped out on Saturday or would it be the FedEx envelope with my passport renewal application that shipped out last night?

I have the answer.

The film has arrived at The Darkroom. I can expect my scans to be uploaded to my account in 3-7 business days. In other words, an eternity. Disney and New York on film… coming soon.

https://www.alojapan.com/1235854/travel-advice-for-japan-us-china-trade-war-scmps-7-highlights/ Travel advice for Japan, US-China trade war: SCMP’s 7 highlights #AntiMonopolyProbe #bali #Barbie'BigS'Hsu #China #DonaldTrump #fluenza #HongKong #JapanTrips #MainlandChina #pneumonia #RetaliatoryTariffs #RussianVillage #Taiwan #TradeWar #trips #USPostalService #XiJinping We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed li…

#PSA: Please be aware that the bullshit effort to "save" money will slow down post delivery in the U.S. starting today, with more changes coming in July. Give some grace to small businesses who are being screwed over on both side.

You may want to call your Congresscritters and demand they save the USPS from privatization.

#USPostalService

https://www.newsweek.com/usps-mail-deliveries-shipping-post-office-2053242

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LLshKxS3Xc

#StatusCoupNews

USA: #WallStreet's ASSAULT on #USPostalService

#STOPPrivatisationOfUSPS #StopPrivatisation

Wall Street also wants to eliminate postal #unions

#BettyWhite now has her own #ForeverStamp from the #USPS , thanks to Boston-area artist #DaleStephanos .

It took him about a year to design and complete. At the request of Betty's family, he included references to her work championing the cause of #AmimalRights , the most obvious symbol being the pawprint earring.

Stephanos' image of Betty brilliantly captures her sense of mischief and fun, by perfectly portraying her joyful smile and sparkling eyes.

#BettyWhiteStamps are now available for purchase through the U.S. Postal Service.

#Philatily #StampCollecting #Stamps #Art #CommemorativeStamps #PostalService #PostOffice #Boston #AnimalAdvocates #USPostalService #USMail

https://youtu.be/oa-qYEknUWs?si=S1O93Ulk1AvzYCqI

#CallToAction let your local postal service workers know that you have their back: call your electeds in Congress and tell them to fight the dismantling and privatization of the U.S.P.S.

#USPostalService

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/every-person-in-america-gets-mail-delivered-u-s-postal-workers-rally-at-the-allen-county-courthouse/

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/u-s-postal-service-workers-host-rally-to-keep-postal-service/

Vote by mail is under threat by trump as he plans to take control of US Postal Service.
https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/trump-postal-service-executive-order-mail-voting-threat/
#uspostalservice
#votersuppression

#USPostalService
The postal service is established by the US Constitution and isn't supposed to be profitable but provide service to all people and all areas.

Trump eyes privatizing United States Postal Service during second term | US Postal Service | The Guardian

“The USPS was a target during his first administration, and it might now be on the chopping block due to financial losses.”
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/14/trump-united-states-postal-service-privatization?CMP=aus_bsky

'It’s a disgrace': This Trump appointee is causing major anxiety in the presidential race https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/dejoy-raffensperger-trump/

Suspicious packages sent to election offices in 16 US states as threats mount https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/18/election-suspicious-packages-fbi-usps #USelections2024 #USPostalService #USpolitics #USnews #FBI

Prior to 1920, it was possible to send children through the US Postal service. However, there were certain conditions that needed to be met. Firstly, the children had to weigh less than 50 pounds, and stamps were attached to their clothing as a form of payment. Surprisingly, it was often more cost-effective for individuals to send their children via mail rather than opting for train transportation. #USPostalservice #children #mail

House Dems Urge Biden to 'Swiftly' Appoint Postal Board Governors

https://www.commondreams.org/news/postal-board-of-governors

Two positions have opened up on the USPS Board of Governors—the only people with authority to fire Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

Forces that stand to profit from further privatization, service cuts, and price hikes at the USPS are aggressively pressuring President Biden to fill those positions.

President Biden can—and should—fill both positions with people who actually care about protecting the Post Office and getting rid of DeJoy.

#USPostalService #Petition

https://act.citizen.org/page/61232/petition/1

US Postal Service commits to more electric delivery vehicles, but its long haul truck fleet could use some zero emission love, too.

#mail #postalservice #usa #UnitedStates #ElectricVehicles #electrictrucks #delivery #Truck #trucks #decarbonisation #decarbonization #electricity #electricite #fleets #vehicles #electrification #maildelivery #fleetmanagement #fleetelectrification #uspostalservice

https://cleantechnica.com/2022/12/22/us-postal-service-caves-on-electric-vehicles-but-what-about-the-trucks/