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* "Pence, defending Trump, apparently only newly aware of WikiLeaks:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/pence-defending-trump-apparently-only-newly-aware-of-wikileaks-1490788931709

* "Undisclosed cash flowed at Trump inaugural ball with ties to China, embattled Saipan casino:" https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20190412/undisclosed-cash-flowed-at-trump-inaugural-ball-with-ties-to-china-embattled-saipan-casino

* "Missing inaugural ball money adds layer to odd Trump-China story:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/missing-inaugural-ball-money-adds-layer-to-odd-trump-china-story-1490789955614

* "Rosenstein defends AG Barr's handling of Mueller report as Democrats ramp up pressure: WSJ:" https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/12/rod-rosenstein-defends-attorney-general-barrs-handling-of-mueller-report.html

* "House Oversight threatens Justice Department official with contempt for bucking subpoena:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/house-oversight-threatens-justice-department-official-contempt-bucking-subpoena-n993516

* "Cummings to issue 'friendly subpoena' to Trump accounting firm:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/12/politics/elijah-cummings-subpoena-mazars-usa/index.html

* "Fmr Mueller prosecutor moves with some Mueller cases to DC office:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/fmr-mueller-prosecutor-moves-with-some-mueller-cases-to-dc-office-1490804291896

* "Former WH aide who mocked McCain is joining pro-Trump PAC:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/12/politics/kelly-sadler-john-mccain-america-first-action-pac/index.html

* "Nomination for top U.S. diplomat for South Asia withdrawn: White House:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-southasia-diplomat-idUSKCN1RO032

* "Chris Hayes talks about the infamous torture memos:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/chris-hayes-talks-about-the-infamous-torture-memos-1490561091949

* "White House proposed releasing immigrant detainees in sanctuary cities, targeting political foes:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/white-house-proposed-releasing-immigrant-detainees-in-sanctuary-cities-targeting-political-foes/2019/04/11/72839bc8-5c68-11e9-9625-01d48d50ef75_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.be5aeae38be1

* "Trump told CBP head he'd pardon him if he were sent to jail for violating immigration law:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/12/politics/trump-cbp-commissioner-pardon/index.html

* This is terrifying. "Trump's new attorney general launches fresh changes to immigration courts:" https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Trump-s-new-attorney-general-launches-fresh-13761430.php

* Speaking of terrifying things Republicans are panning to do. "Trump advisers weighed whether military could build, run migrant camps:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/trump-advisers-discussed-whether-military-could-build-run-migrant-detention-n993396

* "High GPA could work against young women job hunters: Men who excel in college twice as likely to get callback as female peers:" https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180322124958.htm

* "Trans troops return to era of 'don't ask, don't tell' as Trump policy takes effect:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/apr/12/transgender-ban-military-trump-take-effect-dont-ask-dont-tell

* "Trump implements 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell for transgender troops':" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-implements-don-t-ask-don-t-tell-for-transgender-troops-1490788931674

* "Trump and the GOP just can't quit coal:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/trump-and-the-gop-just-can-t-quit-coal-1490553411809

* "Food for Fines: Libraries Across the Country Will Let You Pay Overdue Fees With Donated Food:" http://mentalfloss.com/article/579528/food-for-fines-libraries-swap-donated-food-for-late-fees

* "Soundtrack to a Bromance w/ Ben Platt:"

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

* "Books for low-income kids who don't have enough books Needed:" https://delight.dreamwidth.org/156856.html

* Want to help LGBTQIA+ folk escapr repressive regimes? https://www.rainbowrailroad.com/donate

* 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

* The Rainbow Road and other ways to help Gay Refugees: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/160470723507/the-rainbow-railroad-is-helping-gay-men-escape

* Upset about the abuse of big cats by people who shouldn't be allowed to keep them? Big cat rescue is trying to change laws to protect wild animals. "Cat Laws:" https://bigcatrescue.org/cat-laws/

* 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

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* "Paul Kagame orders release of women and girls jailed over abortion in Rwanda:" https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/apr/05/paul-kagame-orders-release-of-women-and-girls-jailed-over-abortion-in-rwanda

* "Sudan leader vows to 'uproot regime':" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47918736
* "Cory Booker has a special approach for defeating Trump:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/cory-booker-on-his-run-for-president-in-2020-1491032643775

* "It’s More Obvious Than Ever What Republicans Want With Ilhan Omar:" https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/04/ilhan-omar-9-11-donald-trump-anti-muslim-attacks.html

* "Freshman congresswoman Omar responds to President Trump's tweet:" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/freshman-congresswoman-omar-responds-president-trumps-tweet/story?id=62381091

* "Some believe Trump tweet with Rep. Omar in video puts her at risk:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/trump-targets-rep-omar-with-video-of-sept-11-attacks-1491056707618

* "Experts believe Trump is getting apparently more authoritarian:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/white-house-reportedly-proposed-releasing-migrants-in-pelosi-s-district-1491068995800

* "The Trans Military Service Ban Is Unjust:" https://transgriot.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-trans-military-service-ban-is-unjust.html

* Ooooo! We had one similar, but less fancy, along the lines of the top one from the 1920's floating around when I was growing up. Until this moment I had not realized you were supposed to put a real coal in and use it to cook. "Before the Easy-Bake Oven, Toy Stoves Were Beautiful and Deadly:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/easy-bake-oven

* A friend came over to help me sort out the garden. I used up nearly all the spoons. The weather was fascinating today. Sun showers. Sporadic hard rain through sunshine. It was mesmerizing to watch.

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

* "Books for low-income kids who don't have enough books Needed:" https://delight.dreamwidth.org/156856.html

* Want to help LGBTQIA+ folk escapr repressive regimes? https://www.rainbowrailroad.com/donate

* 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

* The Rainbow Road and other ways to help Gay Refugees: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/160470723507/the-rainbow-railroad-is-helping-gay-men-escape

* Upset about the abuse of big cats by people who shouldn't be allowed to keep them? Big cat rescue is trying to change laws to protect wild animals. "Cat Laws:" https://bigcatrescue.org/cat-laws/

* 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