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* TW: Rape. "The Me Too movement was silent in Senegal. These women are trying to change that:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/19/africa/senegal-as-equals-intl/index.html

* TW: Torture. "Iraq’s Post-ISIS Campaign of Revenge:" https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/12/24/iraqs-post-isis-campaign-of-revenge

* "Nomads and farmers in fight for Nigeria's heartland:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-security-insight/nomads-and-farmers-in-fight-for-nigerias-heartland-idUSKBN1OI13X

* "US sportswear traced to factory in China's internment camps:" https://www.apnews.com/99016849cddb4b99a048b863b52c28cb

* "Exasperated over the market plunge, Trump asks advisers whether he can fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/exasperated-over-the-market-plunge-trump-asks-advisers-whether-he-can-fire-federal-reserve-chairman-jerome-powell/2018/12/22/a71b8df2-0635-11e9-9122-82e98f91ee6f_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.4d40126ede74

* "Rep. Maxine Waters: I have warned America from the beginning. This president is not worthy:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/mick-mulvaney-may-be-called-before-house-financial-services-committee-1406185539658

* "I stand by my refusal to ever join Facebook.:" https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/18/technology/facebook-privacy.html

* "What Really Happens After the Apocalypse:" https://www.tor.com/2018/11/14/what-really-happens-after-the-apocalypse/

* "Rep. Jayapal: Ryan has not been a speaker with moral backbone or ability to negotiate his caucus out:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/government-shutdown-continues-through-the-christmas-holiday-1406150211506

* "The Sandy Hook Massacre Was 6 Years Ago Today. This Year Had More School Shootings Than Ever.:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/american-gun-violence-statistics-768853/

* More than a year later police refuse to explain why they decided to hunt and murder him for the crime of being a victim of a hit and run accident, nor site what statute declared that illegal, let alone a felony so dangerous to the public it deserved summary execution. "A man was killed by police one year ago. His family still doesn't know why:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/17/us/bijan-ghaisar-us-park-police-shooting-anniversary/index.html

* "The Year of the Old Boys: How Childish Masculinity Became the Engine of Power in America:" https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/12/old-boys-trump-kavanaugh-moonves-epstein-childish-masculinity.html

* "Child abuse climbs after Friday report cards, study says:" https://www.apnews.com/219c75c6183e45a4972e0c2f3afd186f

* The world needs so many more of these. "Where LGBTQ War Refugees Finally Feel Safe:" https://narratively.com/where-lgbtq-war-refugees-finally-feel-safe/

* "The Raunchy, Comical, Political Snowman Invasion of 1511:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/snowman-miracle-of-1511

* "Recognition at last for Gentleman Jack, Britain’s ‘first modern lesbian’:" https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/28/anne-lister-blue-plaque-lesbian-marriage-church

* An Amusingly written explanation of the Mari Lywd: http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/180945897230/hi-do-you-mind-explaining-the-tradition-behind#notes

* "Medieval Music - 'Hardcore’ Party Mix:"

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* It makes me s sad this isn't a thing anymore. "Controversial Sycamore Township zombie nativity scene ending this year:" https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/12/12/final-days-famous-zombie-nativity-scene-sycamore-township/941277001/

* Nearly every version of the Arthur/Guenevere/Lancelot would have a happy ending if one just adds a threesome. Just saying.

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

* Trans Helplines: https://www.translifeline.org/

* Want to complaint about Betsy DeVos's plan to coddle college rapists? https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/29/2018-25314/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-sex-in-education-programs-or-activities-receiving-federal#open-comment

* "Trump’s New Wall to Keep Out the Disabled:" https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/29/opinion/trumps-disability-public-charge.html

They are soliciting public comment on these draconian regulations until December 10th here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=USCIS-2010-0012-0001

* Naral https://actnow.prochoiceamerica.org/donate/supportnaral/#.W7nPzmNRfIU

* Planned Paranthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/hkv0R7LN0E-Q-U5mXFaXRA2?sourceid=1004272&ms=4NALz1800K1N1A&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4I2IxID03QIVA7bACh3CCwHWEAAYASAAEgKlD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

* "Resources for Male Victims of Abuse:" http://butlerbookbinding.tumblr.com/post/178933672694/resources-for-male-victims-of-abuse

* Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is doing a fundraiser for legal defense of refugee children in ICE detention. https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/deliver-them-from-the-hands-of-the-wicked/

* Donate to HIAS to help refugees: https://act.hias.org/page/6048/donate/1

* Want to contribute directly to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services fund? "Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services:" https://www.raicestexas.org/

* Support Kids at the Border: http://brigdh.tumblr.com/post/175022384240/support-the-kids-at-the-border

* 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

* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can not protest in person, here are some other options:
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/

* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion

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

Gothmas

In memory of my Mother, her favorite carol:

"Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (multitrack a cappella)" (Watch on YouTube)

* In memory of my Father, his favorite version of his favorite Carol:

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* The Boar’s Head Carol, In Memory of my Grandmother:

"The Boar's Head Carol" (Watch on YouTube)

* As is traditional (TW: slurs):

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