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gwydion* "In Kazakhstan, 500 Detained After Protesting Election Seen as Shoo-In:" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/09/world/asia/kazakhstan-election-president.html
* "Kazakhstan election condemned by observers:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48580226
* "Oxfam criticised over Haiti sex claims:" https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48593401
* "Time to Bury the Dead:" https://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/04/franco-fascism-poets-federico-garcia-lorca
* "Ebola outbreak spreads to child in Uganda:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48603273
* "The Next Plague Is Coming. Is America Ready?:" https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/when-the-next-plague-hits/561734/
"Trump’s tendency to tweet rashly, delegitimize legitimate sources of information, and readily buy into conspiracy theories could be disastrous."
* Lying. 45 is Lying. "Trump claims to have secret deal with Mexico:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/trump-claims-to-have-secret-deal-with-mexico-61737029615
* "Trump Needs a Target to Stay Interested in His Campaign. For Now, It’s Biden.:" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/10/us/politics/trump-biden-iowa.html
* "Trump campaign considering putting resources in Oregon:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/11/politics/oregon-donald-trump-campaign-election-2020/index.html
* Do not want. "White House Will Preview Mueller Evidence Before Nadler Review: Admin Officials:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/white-house-will-preview-mueller-evidence-before-nadler-review-admin-officials
* "DOJ, Cummings trade last-minute offers amid contempt impasse:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/11/justice-executive-privilege-census-1360582
* "House green-lights lawsuits against William Barr, Don McGahn over ignored subpoenas:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/11/house-sue-trump-subpoenas-1359850
* "Congress vote boosts subpoena leverage against recalcitrant Trump:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/congress-vote-boosts-subpoena-leverage-against-recalcitrant-trump-61747781549
* "Pelosi-Nadler clash over impeachment intensifies:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/11/pelosi-nadler-trump-impeachment-1359605
* "Justin Amash quits House Freedom Caucus:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/10/justin-amash-house-freedom-caucus-1359614
* "Trump on impeachment and Nixon: ‘He left. I don’t leave.’:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/10/trump-impeachment-nixon-1359209
* "3 Republican former EPA chiefs accuse Trump of 'undermining of science':" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republican-epa-chiefs-accuse-trump-undermining-science/story?id=63631502
* How? Why? "Former Trump chief of staff Reince Priebus joins the Navy:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/former-trump-chief-of-staff-reince-priebus-joins-the-navy/2019/06/10/20174f2a-8bbf-11e9-8f69-a2795fca3343_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.fd25ef3b6924
* "Trump may have second thoughts about Shanahan as defense secretary:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-may-be-having-second-thoughts-about-shanahan-defense-secretary-n1016326
* "Chao corruption shocking even for scandal-plagued Trump cabinet:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/chao-corruption-shocking-even-for-scandal-plagued-trump-cabinet-61747269610
* "‘You should be ashamed of yourselves’: Watch Jon Stewart tear into Congress over 9/11 victims fund:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/06/11/jon-stewart-blasts-congress-first-responders-fund/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.8d42b6172f25
* "Jon Stewart to Congress: "After 18 years, do your job":" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/jon-stewart-to-congress-after-18-years-do-your-job-61731397688
* "Congress scorned as 9/11 responders return for fund renewal:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/congress-scorned-as-9-11-responders-return-for-fund-renewal-61744709755
* There is always infinite money for Corporate Welfare and tax cuts for the rich, but somehow Republicans insist there is not enough money for health care for 9/11 first responders. Mitch McConnell is expected to block the vote in the Senate on this. Now might be a good time to tell your Republican Senator(s) what you think about that if you have any.
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/
* "Mitch McConnell is the self-proclaimed "grim reaper" of the Senate:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/mitch-mcconnell-is-the-self-proclaimed-grim-reaper-of-the-senate-61731397764
* "Louisiana to ban marriage for children 16 and under after lawmakers agree on hotly contested bill:" https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/article_810bc23c-88ab-11e9-9f26-935a2cd17062.html
* "New York introduces America's first bill decriminalising sex work:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/11/new-york-introduces-americas-first-bill-decriminalising-sex-work/
* I stand by my original opinion that the Pope who compared us nuclear weapons in no better than the previous ones, no matter how much the straights on the Left fawn over him. "Vatican Doubles Down By Stating Gender Is Not Fluid:" https://www.advocate.com/religion/2019/6/10/vatican-document-denounces-gender-mutability-alarming-lgbtq-advocates
* "Botswana celebrates decriminalisation of gay sex:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/11/botswana-celebrates-historic-decriminalisation-gay-sex/
* "Pakistani transgender woman 'kidnapped and tortured' by gang:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/11/pakistani-transgender-woman-kidnapped/
* "'Anti-trans' group to help design trans-inclusive bathroom poster:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/10/transgender-inclusive-bathroom-posters-women-speak-tasmania/
* "Pence says move to bar rainbow flags outside U.S. embassies was ‘the right decision’:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pence-says-move-to-bar-rainbow-flags-outside-us-embassies-was-the-right-decision/2019/06/10/59eebe60-8bdb-11e9-8f69-a2795fca3343_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ce280d624a0e
* "Three years after Pulse, violence against LGBT people feels overwhelming:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/12/pulse-shooting-violence-lgbt-community/
* "When I Think About Pulse, I Think About Numbers:" https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2019/6/12/when-i-think-about-pulse-i-think-about-numbers
* "Beto O'Rourke Unveils LGBTQ Rights Platform:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/2019/6/12/beto-orourke-unveils-lgbtq-rights-platform
* "Puerto Rico passes ‘religious freedom’ bill in House of Representatives:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/12/puerto-rico-religious-freedom-bill-lgbt/
* "Dallas Police Investigating Death of Trans Woman in 2017:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/2019/6/11/dallas-police-investigating-death-trans-woman-2017
* "Texas Governor Has Signed the 'Save Chick-fil-A Bill' Into Law:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/2019/6/11/texas-governor-has-signed-save-chick-fil-bill-law
* "Black trans woman Chanel Scurlock killed in North Carolina:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/11/black-trans-woman-chanel-scurlock-killed-north-carolina/
* "Canada's Plastics Ban, the Vatican's Anti-Trans Stance & A Troubling Study About Fitness Trackers:"
* "U.S. and Russian Ships Nearly Collide & Vladimir Putin Cozies Up to Xi Jinping:"
* "The Truth About Trump's Big 'Win' Over Mexico:"
* "One Event, Nineteen Democratic Candidates:"
* "Tonys Bonus - Billy Porter Crushes Broadway Karaoke:"
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
* They are changing the HUD rules to allow discrimination against trans folk. Here is how/where to complain: https://amaebi.dreamwidth.org/1643597.html
* Angry about the Republicans banning birth control and abortion inn several states? Consider protesting, donating, or volunteering:
Planned Parenthood
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
The Center for Reproductive Rights
https://www.reproductiverights.org/
NARAL
https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/
The American Civil Liberties Union
https://www.aclu.org/
Access Reproductive Care: Southeast
https://www.arc-southeast.org
NNAF
https://abortionfunds.org/
the Yellowhammer Fund
https://yellowhammerfund.org/
Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund
https://msreprofreedomfund.org/
Women Have Options
http://www.womenhaveoptions.org/
* Want to help LGBTQIA+ folk escape 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 clothes are being made from an ethical source. Looking for cool inclusive Pride themed merch? https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616
* HorrorMux is open for apping the next story, which is a science Fiction eldritch horror thing. Available Archetypes are here. I'm Martyr/Angel if you want to find me.: http://horrormu.com/index.php/Available
* 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
* "Kazakhstan election condemned by observers:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48580226
* "Oxfam criticised over Haiti sex claims:" https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48593401
* "Time to Bury the Dead:" https://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/04/franco-fascism-poets-federico-garcia-lorca
* "Ebola outbreak spreads to child in Uganda:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48603273
* "The Next Plague Is Coming. Is America Ready?:" https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/when-the-next-plague-hits/561734/
"Trump’s tendency to tweet rashly, delegitimize legitimate sources of information, and readily buy into conspiracy theories could be disastrous."
* Lying. 45 is Lying. "Trump claims to have secret deal with Mexico:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/trump-claims-to-have-secret-deal-with-mexico-61737029615
* "Trump Needs a Target to Stay Interested in His Campaign. For Now, It’s Biden.:" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/10/us/politics/trump-biden-iowa.html
* "Trump campaign considering putting resources in Oregon:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/11/politics/oregon-donald-trump-campaign-election-2020/index.html
* Do not want. "White House Will Preview Mueller Evidence Before Nadler Review: Admin Officials:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/white-house-will-preview-mueller-evidence-before-nadler-review-admin-officials
* "DOJ, Cummings trade last-minute offers amid contempt impasse:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/11/justice-executive-privilege-census-1360582
* "House green-lights lawsuits against William Barr, Don McGahn over ignored subpoenas:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/11/house-sue-trump-subpoenas-1359850
* "Congress vote boosts subpoena leverage against recalcitrant Trump:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/congress-vote-boosts-subpoena-leverage-against-recalcitrant-trump-61747781549
* "Pelosi-Nadler clash over impeachment intensifies:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/11/pelosi-nadler-trump-impeachment-1359605
* "Justin Amash quits House Freedom Caucus:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/10/justin-amash-house-freedom-caucus-1359614
* "Trump on impeachment and Nixon: ‘He left. I don’t leave.’:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/10/trump-impeachment-nixon-1359209
* "3 Republican former EPA chiefs accuse Trump of 'undermining of science':" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republican-epa-chiefs-accuse-trump-undermining-science/story?id=63631502
* How? Why? "Former Trump chief of staff Reince Priebus joins the Navy:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/former-trump-chief-of-staff-reince-priebus-joins-the-navy/2019/06/10/20174f2a-8bbf-11e9-8f69-a2795fca3343_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.fd25ef3b6924
* "Trump may have second thoughts about Shanahan as defense secretary:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-may-be-having-second-thoughts-about-shanahan-defense-secretary-n1016326
* "Chao corruption shocking even for scandal-plagued Trump cabinet:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/chao-corruption-shocking-even-for-scandal-plagued-trump-cabinet-61747269610
* "‘You should be ashamed of yourselves’: Watch Jon Stewart tear into Congress over 9/11 victims fund:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/06/11/jon-stewart-blasts-congress-first-responders-fund/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.8d42b6172f25
* "Jon Stewart to Congress: "After 18 years, do your job":" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/jon-stewart-to-congress-after-18-years-do-your-job-61731397688
* "Congress scorned as 9/11 responders return for fund renewal:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/congress-scorned-as-9-11-responders-return-for-fund-renewal-61744709755
* There is always infinite money for Corporate Welfare and tax cuts for the rich, but somehow Republicans insist there is not enough money for health care for 9/11 first responders. Mitch McConnell is expected to block the vote in the Senate on this. Now might be a good time to tell your Republican Senator(s) what you think about that if you have any.
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/
* "Mitch McConnell is the self-proclaimed "grim reaper" of the Senate:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/mitch-mcconnell-is-the-self-proclaimed-grim-reaper-of-the-senate-61731397764
* "Louisiana to ban marriage for children 16 and under after lawmakers agree on hotly contested bill:" https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/article_810bc23c-88ab-11e9-9f26-935a2cd17062.html
* "New York introduces America's first bill decriminalising sex work:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/11/new-york-introduces-americas-first-bill-decriminalising-sex-work/
* I stand by my original opinion that the Pope who compared us nuclear weapons in no better than the previous ones, no matter how much the straights on the Left fawn over him. "Vatican Doubles Down By Stating Gender Is Not Fluid:" https://www.advocate.com/religion/2019/6/10/vatican-document-denounces-gender-mutability-alarming-lgbtq-advocates
* "Botswana celebrates decriminalisation of gay sex:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/11/botswana-celebrates-historic-decriminalisation-gay-sex/
* "Pakistani transgender woman 'kidnapped and tortured' by gang:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/11/pakistani-transgender-woman-kidnapped/
* "'Anti-trans' group to help design trans-inclusive bathroom poster:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/10/transgender-inclusive-bathroom-posters-women-speak-tasmania/
* "Pence says move to bar rainbow flags outside U.S. embassies was ‘the right decision’:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pence-says-move-to-bar-rainbow-flags-outside-us-embassies-was-the-right-decision/2019/06/10/59eebe60-8bdb-11e9-8f69-a2795fca3343_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ce280d624a0e
* "Three years after Pulse, violence against LGBT people feels overwhelming:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/12/pulse-shooting-violence-lgbt-community/
* "When I Think About Pulse, I Think About Numbers:" https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2019/6/12/when-i-think-about-pulse-i-think-about-numbers
* "Beto O'Rourke Unveils LGBTQ Rights Platform:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/2019/6/12/beto-orourke-unveils-lgbtq-rights-platform
* "Puerto Rico passes ‘religious freedom’ bill in House of Representatives:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/12/puerto-rico-religious-freedom-bill-lgbt/
* "Dallas Police Investigating Death of Trans Woman in 2017:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/2019/6/11/dallas-police-investigating-death-trans-woman-2017
* "Texas Governor Has Signed the 'Save Chick-fil-A Bill' Into Law:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/2019/6/11/texas-governor-has-signed-save-chick-fil-bill-law
* "Black trans woman Chanel Scurlock killed in North Carolina:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/11/black-trans-woman-chanel-scurlock-killed-north-carolina/
* "Canada's Plastics Ban, the Vatican's Anti-Trans Stance & A Troubling Study About Fitness Trackers:"
* "U.S. and Russian Ships Nearly Collide & Vladimir Putin Cozies Up to Xi Jinping:"
* "The Truth About Trump's Big 'Win' Over Mexico:"
* "One Event, Nineteen Democratic Candidates:"
* "Tonys Bonus - Billy Porter Crushes Broadway Karaoke:"
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
* They are changing the HUD rules to allow discrimination against trans folk. Here is how/where to complain: https://amaebi.dreamwidth.org/1643597.html
* Angry about the Republicans banning birth control and abortion inn several states? Consider protesting, donating, or volunteering:
Planned Parenthood
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
The Center for Reproductive Rights
https://www.reproductiverights.org/
NARAL
https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/
The American Civil Liberties Union
https://www.aclu.org/
Access Reproductive Care: Southeast
https://www.arc-southeast.org
NNAF
https://abortionfunds.org/
the Yellowhammer Fund
https://yellowhammerfund.org/
Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund
https://msreprofreedomfund.org/
Women Have Options
http://www.womenhaveoptions.org/
* Want to help LGBTQIA+ folk escape 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 clothes are being made from an ethical source. Looking for cool inclusive Pride themed merch? https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616
* HorrorMux is open for apping the next story, which is a science Fiction eldritch horror thing. Available Archetypes are here. I'm Martyr/Angel if you want to find me.: http://horrormu.com/index.php/Available
* 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