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[gwydion]

* "What Is An Ex-Georgian President Doing Camping Outside Ukraine's Parliament?:" https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/07/569132334/what-is-an-ex-georgian-president-doing-camping-outside-ukraines-parliament

* "Michael Gove: voters can change EU deal if they don't like it:" https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/dec/09/michael-gove-voters-can-change-eu-deal-if-they-dont-like-it

* "Saudi Arabia's Leader Spent $450 Million On A Painting. Here's What That Could Do For Victims Of His War In Yemen.:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/saudi-yemen-mbs-painting-aid_us_5a2999c2e4b0b185e53a3ce8

* "Two Palestinians shot dead and one critical in riots after Trump speech:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/08/palestinian-shot-dead-in-gaza-as-protesters-clash-with-israeli-troops-in-west-bank

* So they decided to systematically exclude Jewish Democrats from an historically bipartisan Hanukah celebration on a partisan political basis to make it less political. O.o Can they hear themselves when they talk? "Trump to Jewish Democrats: No Hanukkah party for you:" http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article188644224.html

* TW: Sexual Assault. "WH: Trump treats women with 'highest level of respect':" http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/363804-wh-trump-treats-women-with-highest-level-of-respect

* "Trump offers second Moore endorsement days before Alabama election:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/08/trump-endorses-roy-moore-again-287143

* Except he will, just at a difference ceremony. "Trump will not speak publicly at opening of Civil Rights Museum:" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-will-not-speak-publicly-opening-mississippi-s-civil-rights-n827861

* "Trump admin scraps Obama-era proposal requiring airlines to disclose bag fees:" http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/363956-trump-admin-scraps-obama-era-proposal-requiring-airlines-to-disclose

* "Devin Nunes spoke to Erik Prince about House Intel testimony despite recusal from the Russia probe:" http://www.businessinsider.com/erik-prince-testimony-house-intel-committee-devin-nunes-russia-probe-2017-12

* Wave Goodbye to any chance of real investigation in the House. "Rep. Devin Nunes cleared of allegations that he disclosed classified information in Russia investigation:" http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-nunes-russia-ethics-20171207-story.html

* "Judge presiding over Michael Flynn criminal case is recused: court:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia-flynn/judge-presiding-over-michael-flynn-criminal-case-is-recused-court-idUSKBN1E202V

* "Email pointed Trump campaign to WikiLeaks documents:" https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/08/politics/email-effort-give-trump-campaign-wikileaks-documents/index.html

* "Trump senior aide Dina Powell to resign early next year: White House:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-powell/trump-senior-aide-dina-powell-to-resign-early-next-year-white-house-idUSKBN1E22IO

* How to save the Internet: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/168331422241/net-neutrality

* Now is a fine time to contact her to complain about the Tax Scam if she's your senator. "Collins' Obamacare deal faces moment of truth:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/08/susan-collins-obamacare-deal-213254

* Fuckssake. "The Activist Who Secretly Recorded Planned Parenthood Says It’s “Long Past Time” The Justice Department Looked Into It:" https://www.buzzfeed.com/emaoconnor/the-justice-department-is-taking-steps-to-investigate?utm_term=.yd2OV1JJ07#.dsNl0NQQoW

* "Puerto Rico's Death Toll May Be 1,052, New York Times Analysis Finds:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/puerto-ricos-death-toll-1052-nytimes-analysis-finds_us_5a2af857e4b0a290f0509d4e

* TW: Sexual Harassment. "Accuser's confidante: Trent Franks offered $5M for surrogacy:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/08/politics/trent-franks-surrogacy-accuser/index.html

* TW: Pedophilia. "Why these Alabama voters are sticking by Roy Moore:" https://news.vice.com/story/why-these-alabama-voters-are-sticking-by-roy-moore

* TW: Sexual Harassment. "Kaine calls on Senate to publicly release sexual harassment claims:" http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/363754-dem-wants-to-publicly-release-the-number-of-sexual-harassment-claims-filed

* TW: Sexual Harassment. "Aide who accused Texas Rep. Farenthold of sexual harassment to cooperate with House Ethics investigation:" https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2017/12/07/aide-accused-texas-rep-farenthold-sexual-harassment-cooperate-house-ethics-investigation

* TW: Sexual Harassment. "Democrat Kihuen hanging on despite harassment claim:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/07/ruben-kihuen-harassment-claim-286781

* TW: Sexual Harassment. "Hastings says never told of $220K settlement for sex harassment claims against him:" https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2017/12/08/treasury-department-settled-220-000-sexual-harassment-case-for-congressman-alcee-hastings-in-2014-8634339

* Why is there no coverage at all in even the local paper about the ongoing protest against police clearance of homeless camps and for housing first on the courthouse Downtown? Seriously fuck the Herald and their shittastic right wing editorial policies.

* TW: contains footage of police murdering an unarmed man while begging for his life. "Mesa Police shooting: Daniel Shaver seen crawling, begging in disturbing video:" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mesa-police-shooting-daniel-shaver-seen-crawling-begging-in-disturbing-video/

* TW: contains horrifying quotes made of Hate Speech. ""White Sharia" and militant white nationalism:" https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2017/11/27/white-sharia-and-militant-white-nationalism

* "Ex-cop Michael Slager sentenced to 20 years for Walter Scott killing:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/07/us/michael-slager-sentencing/index.html

* Ha! "Gay man denied a marriage license by Kim Davis is now running against her:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/06/politics/kim-davis-david-ernold-campaign-trnd/index.html

* "Historical signs now mark site where slaves were sold in Camden:" http://www.nj.com/camden/index.ssf/2017/11/nj_slave_markets_recognized_in_camden.html

* "'This is surreal': descendants of slaves and slaveowners meet on US plantation:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/nov/16/us-slavery-descendants-plantation-mississippi

* "The Walking Dead, Season 8, Episode 7: Time for After:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2017/12/the-walking-dead-season-8-episode-7.html

* Cersei Lannister's terrible plan. http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/168216316487/could-you-outline-the-reasons-why-cerseis-plan

* What Varys wanted with Ned Stark: http://poorquentyn.tumblr.com/post/168261567798/what-role-would-varys-set-up-for-ned-had-he-been

* Representation Matters in Science Fiction Cannon: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/168350786787

* OMG! Read the 1 Star reviews! https://www.amazon.com/Trump-America-Great-Collectible-Ornament/product-reviews/B01N67D8HO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_paging_btm_2?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=2

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* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386


* Republicans are trying to kill library funding. Help us save the libraries. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/federallegislation/fight-for-libraries

* Resistance links for the tax cuts for the rich: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/166977878817/fullhalalalchemist-the-gop-is-aiming-for-a-65vc

* Scripts for resisting the Tax Bill: https://laughingacademy.tumblr.com/post/168175070608/the-tax-bill-just-passed-the-senate-heres-what

* Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com

Comments

[conuly]

So they decided to systematically exclude Jewish Democrats from an historically bipartisan Hanukah celebration on a partisan political basis to make it less political. O.o Can they hear themselves when they talk?

This... this cannot possibly be real, can it?

[gwydion]

Multiple sources including the new york times. (I picked a smaller paper as NYT is limited cklicks) The number of places reporting irt's gone up since yesterday, including places like the hill.

I know it feels like the Onion, but this is our life now.