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[gwydion]

* "French police clash with firefighters during Paris protest:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/28/french-police-clash-with-firefighters-during-paris-protest

* "Beijing Sees ‘Major Test’ as Doors to China Close and Coronavirus Deaths Surpass SARS:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/03/world/asia/coronavirus-deaths-sars.html

* "A Divided Hong Kong Confronts the Arrival of the Coronavirus:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/28/world/asia/coronavirus-hong-kong-border.html

* "President Trump Congratulates 'Great State of Kansas' for Chiefs:" https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/02/03/donald-trump-tweet-congratulates-kansas-chiefs-super-bowl-win

* "New emails show how President Trump roiled NOAA during Hurricane Dorian:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/02/01/new-emails-show-how-president-trump-roiled-noaa-during-hurricane-dorian/

* "Donald Trump called journalist with a transgender parent ‘that b***h with the t****y dad’:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/02/03/donald-trump-katy-tur-zoey-transphobic-misogyny-sinking-swamp-book-daily-beast/

* "Obama called Trump a 'fascist' during phone call, Sen. Kaine says in new Clinton film:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/obama-called-trump-fascist-during-phone-call-sen-kaine-says-n1122316

* "Trump has the votes for Senate acquittal:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/03/senate-has-votes-acquit-trump-110532

* "Trump impeachment trial: Democrats warn Trump 'will do it again' if acquitted:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/feb/03/trump-impeachment-trial-closing-arguments

* "Senate Republicans defend decision to bar new evidence as Trump acquittal vote nears:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-republicans-defend-vote-to-bar-new-evidence-as-trump-acquittal-vote-nears/2020/02/02/c964dccc-45c4-11ea-bc78-8a18f7afcee7_story.html

* "Republicans Like Lindsey Graham Will Never Scrub Off Trump's Stain:" https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2020/2/03/republicans-lindsey-graham-will-never-scrub-trumps-stain

* "Manchin calls for censuring Trump over pressuring Ukraine to investigate a domestic political rival:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sen-manchin-calls-for-censuring-trump-over-pressuring-ukraine-to-investigate-his-domestic-political-rival/2020/02/03/c29a42aa-46c9-11ea-ab15-b5df3261b710_story.html

* "Justice Department acknowledges 24 emails reveal Trump’s thinking on Ukraine:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/justice-dept-acknowledges-24-emails-reveal-trumps-thinking-on-ukraine/2020/02/01/7deea84c-450e-11ea-b503-2b077c436617_story.html

* "DeVos threatened with subpoena by House oversight panel:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/03/devos-threatened-with-subpoena-by-house-oversight-panel-110528

* "Trump pushes forward conservative transformation of Medicaid:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/30/medicaid-spending-plan-109460

* "Deputy VA secretary fired after less than 5 months on the job:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/03/deputy-veterans-affairs-secretary-fired-110539

* I checked one last time before prepping to post and the caucus results weren't in yet. Apologies.

* "How to talk someone out of bigotry:" https://www.vox.com/2020/1/29/21065620/broockman-kalla-deep-canvassing

* "More and more students are experiencing homelessness, according to new federal data:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/02/us/students-homeless-data-trnd/index.html

* "No experience required: US hiring immigration judges who don't have any immigration law experience:" https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/481152-us-hiring-immigration-judges-who-dont-have-any-immigration-law-experience

* "Trump’s spiritual adviser called for ‘all satanic pregnancies to miscarry.’ It was a metaphor, she says.:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2020/01/26/paula-white-miscarry-metaphor/

* "Tanzania has banned lube and is forcing men into humiliating anal exams to check for gay sex:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/02/03/tanzania-lube-forced-anal-exams-lgbt-gay-crackdown-human-rights-watch-report/

* "Tanzanian Official Banned From U.S. for Antigay Witch Hunt:" https://www.advocate.com/world/2020/2/03/tanzanian-official-banned-us-antigay-witch-hunt

* "Church of England apologises for claiming sex is just for married, heterosexual couples:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/01/31/church-of-england-apologise-gay-sex-marriage-heterosexual-couples-lgbt/

* "Muslim dad would rather go to jail than have his son taught 'it's OK to be gay':" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/02/03/lgbt-inclusive-education-dad-jail-gay-no-outsiders-birmingham-parkland-primary-jabar-hussain/

* "Schools reminded they could face legal action if they don’t allow trans pupils to use toilets matching their gender identity:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/01/30/schools-trans-pupils-bathrooms-uk-equality-act-2010-crown-prosecution-service/

* "South Dakota Advances Bill Criminalizing Transition Care for Minors:" https://www.advocate.com/transgender/2020/1/30/south-dakota-advances-bill-criminalizing-transition-care-minors

"“By blocking medical care supported by every major medical association, the legislature is compromising the health of trans youth in dangerous and potentially life-threatening ways,” said a statement issued by Libby Skarin, policy director for the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota. “Discrimination against a marginalized group is a distraction from the state’s real needs and hurts us all. Transgender young people live in our state and need to feel like the government represents them too. The more we legislate solutions in search of problems, the more our communities suffer.” The ACLU pointed out that business and medical groups oppose the bill as well."

* "Oklahoma Mayor: I Loudly Endorse the Equality Act:" https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2020/1/30/oklahoma-mayor-i-loudly-endorse-equality-act

* "A school scholarship program just lost millions of dollars because it discriminates against LGBT students:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/01/30/step-up-for-students-wells-fargo-fifth-third-bank-florida-lgbt-students/

* "How The Colonial History of Hypersexualization Obscures the Possibility of Black Asexuality:" https://wearyourvoicemag.com/lgbtq-identities/black-asexuality-colonial-history-hypersexualization

* "The First Drag Queen Was a Former Slave:" https://www.thenation.com/article/society/drag-queen-slave-ball/

* "The Secret History of the Conversation Chair:" https://www.messynessychic.com/2020/01/30/a-brief-compendium-of-the-conversation-chair/

* "Robbie - SNL:"

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* "According To Alan Dershowitz, Anything Trump Does Is Legal If It's Done In Pursuit Of His Reelect…:"

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* "U.S. Life Expectancy Increase, Trump's Border Wall vs. Wind & A Major Counterfeit Bust in Minnesota:"

* "Firefighters Fight Police in France, Tinder to the Rescue & An Elephant in a Hotel:"

* "Trump and Jared Kushner's Middle East "Peace Plan":"

* Today I had the Doctor. She decided not to extend the antibiotic and see if I'll get any better on my own at this point. I mentioned the foot and got new supplies and directions for it, as I'd long misplaced mine and some of he guidelines had updated since the mid-90's, though basically my rest and stretch combo is still correct.

Renovations are in a holding pattern until some decisions get made, which is likely just as well for my lung recovery, but Jesus fuck I want my stuff back in the right places instead of piled awkwardly in the way.

If you are reading this on tumblr and wondering what was up with posting today, I've not been filing the queue at the rate it's been emptying over the more acute parts of my illness and out ran my lead. Posting may be light or sporadic until I'm stronger.

* "Sebastian Stan Joins Oscar Isaac & John Boyega In Subtly Calling Out Disney:" https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/01/9330647/sebastian-stan-john-boyega-oscar-isaac-disney-criticism

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

* Australia is on fire. Want to help? https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/190151259088
https://www.abc.net.au/classic/read-and-watch/news/bushfire-donations/11823676
Help Thirsty Koalas Devastated by Recent Fires: https://au.gofundme.com/f/help-thirsty-koalas-devastated-by-recent-fires
Mogo Zoo Fire Recovery: https://au.gofundme.com/f/mogo-zoo-fire-recovery
WIRES-Emergency Fund for Wildlife: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1386120504919105/10158318179549750/
Victorian Bushfire Appeal: https://www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal
"Fire Relief Fund for First Nations Communities:" https://www.gofundme.com/f/fire-relief-fund-for-first-nations-communities

* A small, cheap thing to help climate change if you have little money to spare: https://onetreeplanted.org/products/amazon-rainforest-peru

* "Emotional support animals could be banned from planes under DOT rule:" https://www.rollcall.com/news/emotional-support-animals-banned-planes-dot

Want to complain? https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/us-department-transportation-seeks-comment-proposed-amendments-regulation-service

* How to donate to Rainbow Road: https://www.rainbowrailroad.com/donate

* Here are a bunch of state level links to help people in immigrant detention: https://taibhsearachd.tumblr.com/post/186058182962/woundability-this-4th-of-july-celebrate-the

* Angry about the concentration camps on our Southern Border? Here is a list of useful things you can do: https://medium.com/@togetherandfree/feel-helpless-amidst-the-horrific-immigration-news-youre-not-how-you-can-make-difference-today-108dc42de88e

* "More Organizations to Support Helping Refugee Children:" https://thisfinecrew.dreamwidth.org/201920.html

* Here is a massive list of things you can do to help refugees inside and outside of the Camps: https://s-leary.tumblr.com/post/185783586806/so-youve-probably-seen-the-post-going-around

* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey

* The Indivisble guide exists to help you organize effective resistance: https://indivisible.org/

* Want to support Christy Smith in the primary for Katie Hill's seat?: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dw_ca25

* Here’s a list of vulnerable republican senators up for election this year:

Martha McSally - Arizona
Susan Collins - Maine
Cory Gardner - Colorado
Thom Tillis - North Carolina
Pat Roberts - Kansas
David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler - Georgia
Joni Ernst - Iowa

Here’s a list of vulnerable democratic senators that NEED votes to keep their seats:

Doug Jones - Alabama
Gary Peters - Michigan

* Want to get rid of Mitch McConnell? Help Amy McGrath: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/am-website?refcode=website-nav

* Want to get rid of Lindsey Graham? Help Jaime Harrison: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_harrison_fr_q12019_jaime-a?refcode=MS_AD_D-DD_2019.03.08_X_GG_KW__X__eyJjcmVhdGl2ZSI6IkFkZCBEb25hdGlvbiBOb3ciLCJhdWRpZW5jZSI6IkphaW1lSGFycmlzb24ifQ&recurring=TRUE&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn4a_583I5gIVC8RkCh0MowFeEAAYASAAEgIXZfD_BwE

* There's a decent chance of flipping this Senate seat blue. Want to help? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ads-mek-egsearch_dtd?refcode=ads-200108-gs-evergreensearch-dtd-natl-mix-8753679275-87807510469-410037583123-%2Bmark%20%2Bkelly%20%2Bdonate&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpKSR192K5wIVAsNkCh0EeAFSEAAYASAAEgLY7fD_BwE

* 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/

* Some RL friends of mine who were barely scraping by just lost one of the part time jobs they collectively hold and it's really fucking things up for them. These are good people, who do so much for others. Want to help? https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-gig-worker-get-through-the-winter/share

* HorrorMux is currently running a Max Mad type thing. Available Archetypes are here. I'm Martyr 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

* If you are interested in helping, right now the Cat thing we need most is:
https://www.chewy.com/wellness-core-signature-selects/dp/147047

The dry food I was going to try is this one: https://www.chewy.com/blue-buffalo-wilderness-flatland/dp/176663

Or possibly this: https://www.chewy.com/instinct-by-natures-variety-limited/dp/44654

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/2108835.html

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Wishing you well soon!