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Jan. 24th, 2019 08:47 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
gwydion* "Meet the 22-Year-Old Breaking the Blood Bank Crisis in Cameroon:" https://www.ozy.com/rising-stars/meet-the-22-year-old-breaking-the-blood-bank-crisis-in-cameroon/91981
* "Sturgeon refers herself to ethics body over actions in Salmond case:" https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jan/13/nicola-sturgeon-refers-herself-ethics-body-salmond-case
* "Hungary's new 'slave law' risks first general strike since the fall of communism:" https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/11/orban-hungarys-new-slave-law-risks-first-general-strike-since-fall-of-communism.html
* "Turkey and the Kurds turn to Russia to solve problems sparked by U.S. exit from Syria:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/turkey-and-the-kurds-turn-to-russia-to-solve-problems-sparked-by-us-exit-from-syria/2019/01/09/7328cbba-142a-11e9-ab79-30cd4f7926f2_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.b1e63010928a
* "U.S. to defy Venezuelan order for American diplomats to leave Caracas in 72 hours:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/opposition-launches-protests-to-oust-maduro-as-us-venezuela-tensions-rise/2019/01/22/0416687a-1e4f-11e9-a759-2b8541bbbe20_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.33897bbe2e54
* "Trump loves space, but doesn't quite get how it works:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/trump-loves-space-but-doesn-t-quite-get-how-it-works-1430918723652
* "Cummings and Schiff Statement on Intimidation of Michael Cohen:" https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/cummings-and-schiff-statement-on-intimidation-of-michael-cohen
* "Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen delays House testimony:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/23/former-trump-lawyer-michael-cohen-delays-house-testimony-1121391
* "Cohen intimidated by Trump delays testimony; House Dems undaunted:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/cohen-intimidated-by-trump-delays-testimony-house-dems-undaunted-1431019075864
* "Rudy Giuliani Said There Were “No Plans” For Trump Tower Moscow. Here They Are.:" https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/azeenghorayshi/here-are-the-trump-moscow-plans
* "Trump exasperated by gaffe-prone Giuliani:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/22/trump-rudy-giuliani-relationship-1120008
* "Bolton relationship with Butina to get closer scrutiny from House:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/bolton-relationship-with-butina-to-get-closer-scrutiny-from-house-1431017539593
* "Mueller wants to know about 2016 Trump campaign's ties to NRA:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/22/politics/mueller-nunberg-trump-campaign-nra/index.html
* "House Democrats probe how Jared Kushner got security clearance:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/house-democrats-probe-how-jared-kushner-got-security-clearance-n961721
* "Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg jumps into 2020 race:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/politics/pete-buttigieg-2020-president/index.html
* "The 2020 candidate that no one has heard of:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/2020-candidate-that-no-one-has-heard-of-1430926403684
* How to tell Republicans are lying that they care about border security. "State Department cancels border security conference due to shutdown over border security:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/22/politics/state-dept-border-security-conference-postponed/index.html
* Shouldn't they have checked before 45 decided to unilaterally shut the government down in December? "White House seeks list of programs that would be hurt if shutdown lasts into March:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/white-house-seeks-list-of-programs-that-would-be-hurt-if-shutdown-lasts-into-march/2019/01/23/661adb3a-1f55-11e9-9145-3f74070bbdb9_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.de48981ff6dc
* "'This is her prerogative': Trump gives in to Pelosi on State of the Union:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/23/trump-said-he-still-plans-to-deliver-state-of-the-union-address-on-jan-29-1121068
I just keep thinking, basic human decency aside, if my safety relied on the Secret Service I would be nice to them and also pay them regularly on the same principle that one doesn’t piss off people handling one’s food. Of course he’s not paying most of the people at the White House who do that either, so....
* Let them eat cake. "Lara Trump tells unpaid federal workers their 'little bit of pain' is for the 'future of our country':" https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-lara-trump-government-shutdown-20190123-story.html
* "Lara Trump to unpaid workers: Deal with it:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/lara-trump-to-unpaid-workers-deal-with-it-1430918723861
* "Trump indifferent to shutdown's harm to workers, damage to U.S.:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-indifferent-to-shutdown-s-harm-to-workers-damage-to-u-s-1431021635799
* "Report Says Shutdown Is Impeding F.B.I.’s Law Enforcement Efforts:" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/22/us/politics/fbi-shutdown-law-enforcement.html
* "Hundreds of IRS employees are skipping work. That could delay tax refunds.:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/hundreds-of-irs-employees-are-skipping-work-that-could-delay-tax-refunds/2019/01/22/1885e74e-1e7d-11e9-8e21-59a09ff1e2a1_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f88dbb189ee2
* "Flight Attendant Union Head: General Strike Could End Government Shutdown:" https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/a26009774/government-shutdown-general-strike/
* "Shutdown over Trump 'vanity project' irresponsible: Sen. Harris:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/shutdown-over-trump-vanity-project-irresponsible-sen-harris-1430966851694
* "Furloughed Workers Protest the Government Shutdown on Capitol Hill:" https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/01/23/photos-furloughed-workers-protest-the-government-shutdown-on-capitol-hill/
* If you have a Republican senator, especially one up for re-election in 2020, now is a good time to protest. If you have a Democratic Representative in the House or Senate, please let them know they should stand firm.
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/
* "The Supreme Court takes on MLK's legacy:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/20/us/mlk-legacy-supreme-court/index.html
* "Reproductive Rights at Risk With or Without Roe:" https://prospect.org/article/reproductive-rights-risk-or-without-roe
* TW: Contains graphic Descriptions of Sexual Assaults on Minors. "The brutal secret of school sport initiations:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46282988
* TW: Pedophilia. "Inner strength and luck: Abduction survivors reflect on Wisconsin...:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-wisconsin-missinggirl-survival/inner-strength-and-luck-abduction-survivors-reflect-on-wisconsin-girls-ordeal-idUSKCN1P600D
* "How Prohibition Paved the Way for a Ku Klux Klan Resurgence in the 1920s:" http://mentalfloss.com/article/570918/prohibition-paved-way-for-kkk-1920s
* "Harsh Nazi Parenting Guidelines May Still Affect German Children of Today:" https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/harsh-nazi-parenting-guidelines-may-still-affect-german-children-of-today1/
* "A New Tell-All Book Details Trump-Paul Ryan Meeting:"
* "The State Of The State Of The Union:"
* "The Shutdown Is Making It Harder For FBI Agents:"
* "Matthew McConaughey: Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars:"
* "SCOTUS Transgender Military Ban Ruling, CBS's Rejected Weed Ad & Emotional Support Alligator:"
* "Nancy Pelosi Pumps the Brakes on Trump's State of the Union:"
* "How the Compton Cowboys Are Keeping Kids Off the Streets:"
* I made it out late for forage, but I made it and there was at least sliced bread and milk, though little else of interest. There was even still parking when I got home. I went masked and other people were coughing.
I got notice in the mail of the February EBT being on my card. Unless the Republicans stop holding us ransom, people all over the country will be fucked in March.
*****
* 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
* 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
* 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
* "Sturgeon refers herself to ethics body over actions in Salmond case:" https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jan/13/nicola-sturgeon-refers-herself-ethics-body-salmond-case
* "Hungary's new 'slave law' risks first general strike since the fall of communism:" https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/11/orban-hungarys-new-slave-law-risks-first-general-strike-since-fall-of-communism.html
* "Turkey and the Kurds turn to Russia to solve problems sparked by U.S. exit from Syria:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/turkey-and-the-kurds-turn-to-russia-to-solve-problems-sparked-by-us-exit-from-syria/2019/01/09/7328cbba-142a-11e9-ab79-30cd4f7926f2_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.b1e63010928a
* "U.S. to defy Venezuelan order for American diplomats to leave Caracas in 72 hours:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/opposition-launches-protests-to-oust-maduro-as-us-venezuela-tensions-rise/2019/01/22/0416687a-1e4f-11e9-a759-2b8541bbbe20_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.33897bbe2e54
* "Trump loves space, but doesn't quite get how it works:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/trump-loves-space-but-doesn-t-quite-get-how-it-works-1430918723652
* "Cummings and Schiff Statement on Intimidation of Michael Cohen:" https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/cummings-and-schiff-statement-on-intimidation-of-michael-cohen
* "Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen delays House testimony:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/23/former-trump-lawyer-michael-cohen-delays-house-testimony-1121391
* "Cohen intimidated by Trump delays testimony; House Dems undaunted:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/cohen-intimidated-by-trump-delays-testimony-house-dems-undaunted-1431019075864
* "Rudy Giuliani Said There Were “No Plans” For Trump Tower Moscow. Here They Are.:" https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/azeenghorayshi/here-are-the-trump-moscow-plans
* "Trump exasperated by gaffe-prone Giuliani:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/22/trump-rudy-giuliani-relationship-1120008
* "Bolton relationship with Butina to get closer scrutiny from House:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/bolton-relationship-with-butina-to-get-closer-scrutiny-from-house-1431017539593
* "Mueller wants to know about 2016 Trump campaign's ties to NRA:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/22/politics/mueller-nunberg-trump-campaign-nra/index.html
* "House Democrats probe how Jared Kushner got security clearance:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/house-democrats-probe-how-jared-kushner-got-security-clearance-n961721
* "Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg jumps into 2020 race:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/politics/pete-buttigieg-2020-president/index.html
* "The 2020 candidate that no one has heard of:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/2020-candidate-that-no-one-has-heard-of-1430926403684
* How to tell Republicans are lying that they care about border security. "State Department cancels border security conference due to shutdown over border security:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/22/politics/state-dept-border-security-conference-postponed/index.html
* Shouldn't they have checked before 45 decided to unilaterally shut the government down in December? "White House seeks list of programs that would be hurt if shutdown lasts into March:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/white-house-seeks-list-of-programs-that-would-be-hurt-if-shutdown-lasts-into-march/2019/01/23/661adb3a-1f55-11e9-9145-3f74070bbdb9_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.de48981ff6dc
* "'This is her prerogative': Trump gives in to Pelosi on State of the Union:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/23/trump-said-he-still-plans-to-deliver-state-of-the-union-address-on-jan-29-1121068
I just keep thinking, basic human decency aside, if my safety relied on the Secret Service I would be nice to them and also pay them regularly on the same principle that one doesn’t piss off people handling one’s food. Of course he’s not paying most of the people at the White House who do that either, so....
* Let them eat cake. "Lara Trump tells unpaid federal workers their 'little bit of pain' is for the 'future of our country':" https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-lara-trump-government-shutdown-20190123-story.html
* "Lara Trump to unpaid workers: Deal with it:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/lara-trump-to-unpaid-workers-deal-with-it-1430918723861
* "Trump indifferent to shutdown's harm to workers, damage to U.S.:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-indifferent-to-shutdown-s-harm-to-workers-damage-to-u-s-1431021635799
* "Report Says Shutdown Is Impeding F.B.I.’s Law Enforcement Efforts:" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/22/us/politics/fbi-shutdown-law-enforcement.html
* "Hundreds of IRS employees are skipping work. That could delay tax refunds.:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/hundreds-of-irs-employees-are-skipping-work-that-could-delay-tax-refunds/2019/01/22/1885e74e-1e7d-11e9-8e21-59a09ff1e2a1_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f88dbb189ee2
* "Flight Attendant Union Head: General Strike Could End Government Shutdown:" https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/a26009774/government-shutdown-general-strike/
* "Shutdown over Trump 'vanity project' irresponsible: Sen. Harris:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/shutdown-over-trump-vanity-project-irresponsible-sen-harris-1430966851694
* "Furloughed Workers Protest the Government Shutdown on Capitol Hill:" https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/01/23/photos-furloughed-workers-protest-the-government-shutdown-on-capitol-hill/
* If you have a Republican senator, especially one up for re-election in 2020, now is a good time to protest. If you have a Democratic Representative in the House or Senate, please let them know they should stand firm.
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/
* "The Supreme Court takes on MLK's legacy:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/20/us/mlk-legacy-supreme-court/index.html
* "Reproductive Rights at Risk With or Without Roe:" https://prospect.org/article/reproductive-rights-risk-or-without-roe
* TW: Contains graphic Descriptions of Sexual Assaults on Minors. "The brutal secret of school sport initiations:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46282988
* TW: Pedophilia. "Inner strength and luck: Abduction survivors reflect on Wisconsin...:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-wisconsin-missinggirl-survival/inner-strength-and-luck-abduction-survivors-reflect-on-wisconsin-girls-ordeal-idUSKCN1P600D
* "How Prohibition Paved the Way for a Ku Klux Klan Resurgence in the 1920s:" http://mentalfloss.com/article/570918/prohibition-paved-way-for-kkk-1920s
* "Harsh Nazi Parenting Guidelines May Still Affect German Children of Today:" https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/harsh-nazi-parenting-guidelines-may-still-affect-german-children-of-today1/
* "A New Tell-All Book Details Trump-Paul Ryan Meeting:"
* "The State Of The State Of The Union:"
* "The Shutdown Is Making It Harder For FBI Agents:"
* "Matthew McConaughey: Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars:"
* "SCOTUS Transgender Military Ban Ruling, CBS's Rejected Weed Ad & Emotional Support Alligator:"
* "Nancy Pelosi Pumps the Brakes on Trump's State of the Union:"
* "How the Compton Cowboys Are Keeping Kids Off the Streets:"
* I made it out late for forage, but I made it and there was at least sliced bread and milk, though little else of interest. There was even still parking when I got home. I went masked and other people were coughing.
I got notice in the mail of the February EBT being on my card. Unless the Republicans stop holding us ransom, people all over the country will be fucked in March.
*****
* 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
* 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
* 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