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* "Pentagon engaged in ‘wishful thinking’ on Syria strikes?:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/why-syria-strikes-will-not-end-civil-war-or-help-civilians-1211051587964

* "Expert tells Joy Reid ‘in a sense, Assad has won this war’:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/sec-of-defense-mattis-calls-syria-strikes-a-one-time-shot-1211048003824

* I know "deposed" means "gave a deposition," but my historian brain thinks for a hot second every single time that they are saying "deposed" as in "they deposed the" tyrant/incompetent king/corrupt bishop, etc..

* "Union Leader Calls For An End To Oklahoma Teachers' 9-Day Strike:" https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/14/602462055/union-leader-calls-for-an-end-to-oklahoma-teachers-9-day-strike

* "Arizona’s governor promises to give teachers a pay raise in effort to avert a strike:" https://www.vox.com/2018/4/13/17234984/arizona-teacher-strike-redfored

* How to tell the Governor of Kentucky is a terrible person. "Kentucky gov. says "I guarantee" child was sexually assaulted during teacher protests:" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/matt-bevin-kentucky-governor-i-guarantee-child-was-sexually-assaulted-during-teacher-protests/

* Surprise! Kenysian Economics still describe reality and the Republican Supply side Fairtytale remains just that "The Minnesotan left-wing economic miracle continues, while neighboring Republican states slowly collapse:" https://boingboing.net/2017/03/17/facts-vs-ideology.html

* "'He was a quiet and normal kid': The infantilization of young, white, male domestic terrorists:" https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/3/22/1751214/--He-was-a-quiet-and-normal-kid-The-infantilization-of-young-white-male-domestic-terrorists

* "Want to fight crime? Plant some flowers with your neighbor:" https://phys.org/news/2018-03-crime-neighbor.html

* "Philadelphia’s District Attorney Just Showed America’s Prosecutors How to End Mass Incarceration:" https://www.motherjones.com/crime-justice/2018/03/philadelphia-district-attorney-larry-krasner-memo-just-showed-america-prosecutors-how-to-end-mass-incarceration-1/

* TW: Contains graphic details of the rape. "The horrifying sexual misconduct allegations against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, explained:" https://www.vox.com/2018/4/11/17227132/eric-greitens-missouri-governor-rape-sexual-assault-nonconsensual-force-revenge-porn-blackmail

* TW: Rape. "Cosby defense attorneys used personal attacks to try to discredit witnesses:" https://www.vox.com/2018/4/13/17234172/bill-cosby-trial-accusers-janice-dickinson-testimony

* "Female homicide rate dropped after Craigslist launched its erotic services platform:" https://thinkprogress.org/craigslist-erotic-services-platform-3eab46092717/

* "Why Don't Americans Use Bidets?:" https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/03/the-bidets-revival/555770/

* "Underground Railroad refuge for hundreds of slaves discovered in Philadelphia:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/03/22/underground-railroad-refuge-for-hundreds-of-slaves-discovered-in-philadelphia/?utm_term=.35f275ef9093

* "The Librarian at the Nexus of the Harlem Renaissance:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/harlem-renaissance-librarian-regina-anderson

* Ooo! "Thread by @gawanmac: "I saw this on an OS map and couldn't not investigate. A place of worship symbol in the middle of bloody nowhere on the edge of a wood. It wa […:" https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/984865835566141440.html

* "CP Time: The Fair Housing Act Turns 50:"

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* "Trump Condemns The 'Disgraceful' Raid Of Michael Cohen:"

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* "Tucker Carlson Stole Stephen Colbert's Panda Bit:"

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* I solved a variety of problems today, but failed to set up the auction for Monday. Sigh. I also need to change fly strips for spring, but didn't trust myself to be up and down the ladder. I really am much improved physically, but I'm still not wanting to push it.

* "The Expanse Brings A Mediocre Season Opener :" https://www.thefandomentals.com/the-expanse-s03-e01/

* I am doing National Poetry Month again this year, but I'm confining it to Tumblr on the grounds of tired. What the poems I selected? Five or so should turn up daily over here if you want to look them over: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/tagged/Poem

* I used all my money on housing and insurance last month, and this month it's all went to housing and car things. I need the car to get around as I am disabled. I need to raise about $400 to stay afloat. If you'd like to chip in: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

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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

* Help fight for Net Neutrality restoration: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/170010496350/democrats-are-just-one-vote-shy-of-restoring-net

* 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

* 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