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* "Coronavirus in Africa: Five reasons why Covid-19 has been less deadly than elsewhere:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54418613
* "Coronavirus could spread 'uncontrollably' over the next few weeks, German official warns:" https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/coronavirus-could-spread-uncontrollably-germany-warns.html
* "Coronavirus: Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54454450
* "Czech Republic tops record infection surge in Eastern Europe:" https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/czech-republic-tops-record-infection-surge-eastern-europe-73503526
* "Coronavirus: Brussels orders ‘code red’ shutdown of all bars and cafés:" https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-brussels-orders-code-red-shutdown-of-all-bars-and-cafes-8wdntl9vr
* "Coronavirus: Spain imposes partial lockdown on defiant Madrid:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54383548
* Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S.A for 10/8/20 are 7,592,000The death toll is 213,000. The real number is likely much higher.
* "Trump advisers consult scientists pushing disputed herd immunity strategy:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/06/trump-herd-immunity-scientists-426911
* "Antibody treatment Trump touts relied on testing with cells derived from fetal tissue:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/trump-antibody-treatment-fetal-tissue/2020/10/08/92f9b2d6-0971-11eb-9be6-cf25fb429f1a_story.html
* "Trump makes bold claims about his health as he returns to the Fox interview circuit:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/trump-medical-condition-id-love-to-do-a-rally-tonight-427936
* "McConnell suggests White House is ‘paying the price’ for lax Covid protocols:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/mcconnell-suggests-white-house-is-paying-the-price-for-lax-covid-safety-standards-93478981535
* "Democrats rip Trump for suggesting Gold Star families could have given him Covid-19:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/trump-gold-star-families-coronavirus-427875
* "White House hides Trump status as agent of infection; Trump blames Gold Star families:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/white-house-hides-trump-status-as-agent-of-infection-trump-blames-gold-star-families-93487173888
* "'Donald Trump has no understanding of what service is': Gold Star father:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/-donald-trump-has-no-understanding-of-what-service-is-gold-star-father-93488709902
* "‘The real danger is Donald Trump’: Sen. Duckworth on Trump blaming gold star families for infection:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/-the-real-danger-is-donald-trump-sen-duckworth-on-trump-blaming-gold-star-families-for-infection-93474885837
* "Health officials urge attendees of White House event to get tested for coronavirus:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/coronavirus-dc-white-house/2020/10/08/82c64222-0966-11eb-a166-dc429b380d10_story.html
* "Senior Marine tests positive for coronavirus, second high-ranking uniformed official this week:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/senior-marine-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-second-high-ranking-uniformed-official-this-week/2020/10/07/aa8cc96a-08fe-11eb-991c-be6ead8c4018_story.html
* "Top White House aide hosted lavish Atlanta wedding in May despite virus restrictions:" https://www.ajc.com/politics/top-white-house-aide-hosted-lavish-atlanta-wedding-in-may-despite-virus-restrictions/EM4USUMCRFBJLJNC52WXR7EWIY/
* "Green Bay on 'verge of a crisis' as virus overwhelms hospitals, Wisconsin doctor says:" https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/wisconsin-doctor-green-bay-on-the-verge-of-a-crisis.html
* "The Virus Surges in North Dakota, Filling Hospitals and Testing Attitudes:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/07/us/coronavirus-north-dakota.html
* "Michigan Supreme Court rules against Whitmer's use of emergency powers law in pandemic:" https://www.crainsdetroit.com/government/michigan-supreme-court-rules-against-whitmers-use-emergency-powers-law-pandemic
* "Tribe reports scramble for hospital beds in South Dakota:" https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/10/08/cheyenne-river-sioux-tribe-south-dakota-hospital-bed/5922477002/
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* "Walter Reed staff were required to sign nondisclosure agreements during Trump’s November 2019 medical visit:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-walter-reed-nondisclosure-agreements/2020/10/08/50dbb71a-073b-11eb-a166-dc429b380d10_story.html
* Meanwhile in Autocracy news.... "‘Where are all of the arrests?’: Trump demands Barr lock up his foes:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/07/trump-demands-barr-arrest-foes-427389
* "Longtime GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy charged with acting as a foreign agent, is likely to plead guilty:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/trump-fundraiser-broidy-charged/2020/10/08/f2640488-f1f7-11ea-b796-2dd09962649c_story.html
* "Facebook bans marketing firm running ‘troll farm’ for pro-Trump youth group:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/10/08/facebook-bans-media-consultancy-running-troll-farm-pro-trump-youth-group/
* Spoiler: 45 is insisting he should be allowed to try to kill Biden by breathing Covid on him instead of staying in isolation. How much does 45 hate America? He is threatening to hold a massive super spreader event instead knowing he's infectious. "Sparring between Biden, Trump teams puts debate schedule in doubt:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/trump-biden-virtual-second-debate-427810
* "Few Covid safeguards as Trump campaign restarts rallies:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/covid-safety-trump-rallies-428139
* "'The arguments are getting more and more absurd': Joy blasts Mike Lee’s attacks on democracy:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/here-s-what-joy-thinks-of-sen-mike-lee-attacking-rank-democracy-the-arguments-are-getting-more-and-more-absurd-as-trump-gets-more-and-more-absurd-93476421651
* "The VP debate offers the nation a glimpse of a post-Trump future:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/vp-debate-post-trump-harris-pence-427765
* "Fact-checking the vice-presidential debate between Pence and Harris:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/10/08/fact-checking-vice-presidential-debate-between-pence-harris/
* "Harris vaccine answer knocked Trump lack of credibility on coronavirus:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/harris-vaccine-answer-knocked-trump-lack-of-credibility-93404229632
* Even in clips, Mike Pence's misogyny and refusal to answer questions was exhausting.
* "Democratic election hopeful admits he starred in gay porn as a ‘young and naive’ student:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/10/07/roger-montoya-gay-porn-democrat-new-mexico-house/
* This is some real talk about a King County judge that needs to go: https://twitter.com/midbeaconhill/status/1313324622637481990
* "F.B.I. Says Michigan Anti-Government Group Plotted to Kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/us/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-militia.html
* "'Just Grab The Bitch': Militia Plotted To Kidnap Michigan Governor, Feds Say:" https://www.huffpost.com/entry/whitmer-kidnapping-michigan-militia-trump_n_5f7f32a5c5b600470a99510d
* "Alleged domestic terrorists used armed protests at Michigan capitol for recruitment:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/alleged-domestic-terrorists-used-armed-protests-at-michigan-capitol-for-recruitment-93489221819
* "‘Shaken’: Michigan State Sen. reacts to thwarted plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/-shaken-michigan-state-sen-reacts-to-thwarted-plot-to-kidnap-gov-whitmer-93480517622
* "Federal judge issues scathing decision to allow more ballot drop boxes in Ohio:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/08/politics/ohio-injunction-ballot-boxes-election/index.html
* "A Disastrous New Ruling Will Likely Disenfranchise Tens of Thousands of Wisconsin Voters:" https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/10/wisconsin-pandemic-absentee-voting-disenfranchised.html
* "Trans survivalist, known for smashing watermelons with the face of Boris Johnson, arrested for hoarding weapons:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/10/08/trans-survivalist-boris-johnson-watermelon-lincoln-arrest-weapons-explosive-chemicals/
* "Young whales looking to dine flock to waters off NYC:" https://apnews.com/article/new-york-new-york-city-whales-fish-environment-0c338c0b07001a03424d1e50efdf2cf3
* "War & Expansion: Crash Course US History #17:"
* "The Roaring 20's: Crash Course US History #32:"
* Some Holocaust oral history: https://lettersfromtitan.tumblr.com/post/631461472013320192/heres-the-opposite-story-though-with-apologies
* "See the secret buildings that make cities run:" https://www.fastcompany.com/90558115/hiding-in-plain-sight-how-cities-camouflage-infrastructure-with-buildings-that-blend-right-in
* "Loose Canon: The Jacks of King Kong:"
* I'd watch it: https://twitter.com/KBSpangler/status/1314281095396032512
* Snerk: https://slate.com/culture/2020/10/debate-fly-mike-pence-hair-endorses-trump-death-decay-beelzebub-and-so-on.html
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* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
The help links are at the bottom under the cut.
* "2020 wildfires in California and the west: Everything we know and how you can help:" https://www.cnet.com/how-to/2020-wildfires-in-california-and-the-west-everything-we-know-and-how-to-help/
* Want a quick way to donate money to close senate races in hopes of flipping the senate? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ky_mcconnell_vid
* The Blackfeet are under Covid lockdown and need food pantry donations: https://www.fastblackfeet.org/campaigns/fast-blackfeet/
* "Effective Political Giving:" https://idlewords.com/2020/09/effective_political_giving.htm
* "Campaigns:" https://postcardstovoters.org/campaigns/
* Want to Help bail out Louisville Protesters? https://bailproject.org/louisville/?form=donate
* What to help fight for queer people in Africa? Try the Initiative Sankofa D’Afrique de l’Ouest www.ISDAO.org
* Things you can do to help save the post office: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/626472377433358336
* "When and how to vote in all 50 states:" https://www.axios.com/how-to-vote-by-state-2020-307c3d17-ee57-4a1b-8bad-182ca1cdb752.html
* "PLAN YOUR VOTE: How to vote by mail and register to vote in each state:" https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/plan-your-vote-state-by-state-guide-voting-by-mail-early-in-person-voting-election/
* "You don't need the U.S. Postal Service to deliver your mail-in ballot:" https://news.yahoo.com/you-dont-need-the-us-postal-service-to-vote-your-mail-in-ballot-210121973.html
* Want to help people in Beirut? https://karolinadeaen.tumblr.com/post/625576504313741312
* Organizations to help trans folk: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620857152453640195/about-us
* "How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct:" https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-film-police-safely
* Master Post for how to help organizations fighting Police violence: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620861026680881152/oberynmartell-list-of-black-lives-matter-and
* How to donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/onetime.cfm?source=ADD200U0U00&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=googlepaid&utm_content=brand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz8D9kYu46QIVqh6tBh2WogxQEAAYASAAEgK4FfD_BwE
* "More on the Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation and Reaffirmation Act:" https://amaebi.dreamwidth.org/1769250.html
* "Covid 19 Support for Indigenous Communities:" https://bibliomancer7.tumblr.com/post/616704253038395392/covid-19-support-for-indigenous-communities
* "Navajo Nation COVID-19 Relief Fund:" http://www.nndoh.org/donate.html
* "NYSCI has a set of activities and resources up on their website:" https://conuly.dreamwidth.org/2999942.html
* "How to Help Librarians and Archivists From Your Living Room:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/archives-to-browse-from-home
* "Free Meals:" https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals
* "Learning Through Play: 101 Ways To Keep Young Minds Occupied At Home:" https://www.marksdailyapple.com/importance-of-play/
* Free lessons: https://www.mybluprint.com/
* CDC Foundation: https://www.cdcfoundation.org/give/ways-to-give
* "SUPPORT WORKERS IN CRISIS:" https://ofwemergencyfund.org/
* "Make to Give - Support Our Medical Personnel:" https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/
* "Snopes on COVID-19 Fact-Checking:" https://www.snopes.com/2020/03/20/snopes-on-covid-19-fact-checking/
* "Help the California food industry survive this crisis:" https://www.change.org/p/governor-gavin-newsom-support-the-california-food-industries-most-vulnerable-workers
* "Support Artists Impacted By the Covid-19 Pandemic:" https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-covid-19-fundraiser
* Register to vote: https://vote.gov/
* 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/
* 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/mcgrath2020-dd-om-gsearch?utm_source=g&utm_medium=om&utm_campaign=dd&utm_content=om_g_dd_20190709_g-dd-namenat-search_namedon-nat_amosdn&refcode=om_g_dd_20190709_g-dd-namenat-search_namedon-nat_amosdn&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5IL1uLKa6gIVcz2tBh1njwpEEAAYASAAEgLCYvD_BwE
* 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
* Want to help Warnock win a Senate Seat? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wfg_ads-a?amount=25&amounts=25,50,100,250,500,1000,2800&refcode=ads_alw_gs_brand_d2d_nat_tCPA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpt6FyNaI7AIVoCCtBh1-5AR7EAAYASAAEgJOC_D_BwE
* Want to help a trans person unseat a virulent homophobe? https://miadmason.us/
* 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
* Want to help Ritchie Torres beat a homophobe in New York? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dkendorsestorres?refcode=20200605fpdn1mid
* Want to help Doug Jones defend his seat against a Trumpist homophobe? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/stand-with-doug?refcode=gaa1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx8n4rdfT6gIVvxitBh0BfQmNEAAYASAAEgJSwfD_BwE
* Want to help Sara Gideon unseat Susan Collins? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adopt-me-dem-susan-collins-seat
* 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/
* 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
* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/2108835.html
* "Coronavirus in Africa: Five reasons why Covid-19 has been less deadly than elsewhere:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54418613
* "Coronavirus could spread 'uncontrollably' over the next few weeks, German official warns:" https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/coronavirus-could-spread-uncontrollably-germany-warns.html
* "Coronavirus: Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54454450
* "Czech Republic tops record infection surge in Eastern Europe:" https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/czech-republic-tops-record-infection-surge-eastern-europe-73503526
* "Coronavirus: Brussels orders ‘code red’ shutdown of all bars and cafés:" https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-brussels-orders-code-red-shutdown-of-all-bars-and-cafes-8wdntl9vr
* "Coronavirus: Spain imposes partial lockdown on defiant Madrid:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54383548
* Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S.A for 10/8/20 are 7,592,000The death toll is 213,000. The real number is likely much higher.
* "Trump advisers consult scientists pushing disputed herd immunity strategy:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/06/trump-herd-immunity-scientists-426911
* "Antibody treatment Trump touts relied on testing with cells derived from fetal tissue:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/trump-antibody-treatment-fetal-tissue/2020/10/08/92f9b2d6-0971-11eb-9be6-cf25fb429f1a_story.html
* "Trump makes bold claims about his health as he returns to the Fox interview circuit:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/trump-medical-condition-id-love-to-do-a-rally-tonight-427936
* "McConnell suggests White House is ‘paying the price’ for lax Covid protocols:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/mcconnell-suggests-white-house-is-paying-the-price-for-lax-covid-safety-standards-93478981535
* "Democrats rip Trump for suggesting Gold Star families could have given him Covid-19:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/trump-gold-star-families-coronavirus-427875
* "White House hides Trump status as agent of infection; Trump blames Gold Star families:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/white-house-hides-trump-status-as-agent-of-infection-trump-blames-gold-star-families-93487173888
* "'Donald Trump has no understanding of what service is': Gold Star father:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/-donald-trump-has-no-understanding-of-what-service-is-gold-star-father-93488709902
* "‘The real danger is Donald Trump’: Sen. Duckworth on Trump blaming gold star families for infection:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/-the-real-danger-is-donald-trump-sen-duckworth-on-trump-blaming-gold-star-families-for-infection-93474885837
* "Health officials urge attendees of White House event to get tested for coronavirus:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/coronavirus-dc-white-house/2020/10/08/82c64222-0966-11eb-a166-dc429b380d10_story.html
* "Senior Marine tests positive for coronavirus, second high-ranking uniformed official this week:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/senior-marine-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-second-high-ranking-uniformed-official-this-week/2020/10/07/aa8cc96a-08fe-11eb-991c-be6ead8c4018_story.html
* "Top White House aide hosted lavish Atlanta wedding in May despite virus restrictions:" https://www.ajc.com/politics/top-white-house-aide-hosted-lavish-atlanta-wedding-in-may-despite-virus-restrictions/EM4USUMCRFBJLJNC52WXR7EWIY/
* "Green Bay on 'verge of a crisis' as virus overwhelms hospitals, Wisconsin doctor says:" https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/wisconsin-doctor-green-bay-on-the-verge-of-a-crisis.html
* "The Virus Surges in North Dakota, Filling Hospitals and Testing Attitudes:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/07/us/coronavirus-north-dakota.html
* "Michigan Supreme Court rules against Whitmer's use of emergency powers law in pandemic:" https://www.crainsdetroit.com/government/michigan-supreme-court-rules-against-whitmers-use-emergency-powers-law-pandemic
* "Tribe reports scramble for hospital beds in South Dakota:" https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/10/08/cheyenne-river-sioux-tribe-south-dakota-hospital-bed/5922477002/
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* "Walter Reed staff were required to sign nondisclosure agreements during Trump’s November 2019 medical visit:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-walter-reed-nondisclosure-agreements/2020/10/08/50dbb71a-073b-11eb-a166-dc429b380d10_story.html
* Meanwhile in Autocracy news.... "‘Where are all of the arrests?’: Trump demands Barr lock up his foes:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/07/trump-demands-barr-arrest-foes-427389
* "Longtime GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy charged with acting as a foreign agent, is likely to plead guilty:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/trump-fundraiser-broidy-charged/2020/10/08/f2640488-f1f7-11ea-b796-2dd09962649c_story.html
* "Facebook bans marketing firm running ‘troll farm’ for pro-Trump youth group:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/10/08/facebook-bans-media-consultancy-running-troll-farm-pro-trump-youth-group/
* Spoiler: 45 is insisting he should be allowed to try to kill Biden by breathing Covid on him instead of staying in isolation. How much does 45 hate America? He is threatening to hold a massive super spreader event instead knowing he's infectious. "Sparring between Biden, Trump teams puts debate schedule in doubt:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/trump-biden-virtual-second-debate-427810
* "Few Covid safeguards as Trump campaign restarts rallies:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/covid-safety-trump-rallies-428139
* "'The arguments are getting more and more absurd': Joy blasts Mike Lee’s attacks on democracy:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/here-s-what-joy-thinks-of-sen-mike-lee-attacking-rank-democracy-the-arguments-are-getting-more-and-more-absurd-as-trump-gets-more-and-more-absurd-93476421651
* "The VP debate offers the nation a glimpse of a post-Trump future:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/08/vp-debate-post-trump-harris-pence-427765
* "Fact-checking the vice-presidential debate between Pence and Harris:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/10/08/fact-checking-vice-presidential-debate-between-pence-harris/
* "Harris vaccine answer knocked Trump lack of credibility on coronavirus:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/harris-vaccine-answer-knocked-trump-lack-of-credibility-93404229632
* Even in clips, Mike Pence's misogyny and refusal to answer questions was exhausting.
* "Democratic election hopeful admits he starred in gay porn as a ‘young and naive’ student:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/10/07/roger-montoya-gay-porn-democrat-new-mexico-house/
* This is some real talk about a King County judge that needs to go: https://twitter.com/midbeaconhill/status/1313324622637481990
* "F.B.I. Says Michigan Anti-Government Group Plotted to Kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/us/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-militia.html
* "'Just Grab The Bitch': Militia Plotted To Kidnap Michigan Governor, Feds Say:" https://www.huffpost.com/entry/whitmer-kidnapping-michigan-militia-trump_n_5f7f32a5c5b600470a99510d
* "Alleged domestic terrorists used armed protests at Michigan capitol for recruitment:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/alleged-domestic-terrorists-used-armed-protests-at-michigan-capitol-for-recruitment-93489221819
* "‘Shaken’: Michigan State Sen. reacts to thwarted plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/-shaken-michigan-state-sen-reacts-to-thwarted-plot-to-kidnap-gov-whitmer-93480517622
* "Federal judge issues scathing decision to allow more ballot drop boxes in Ohio:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/08/politics/ohio-injunction-ballot-boxes-election/index.html
* "A Disastrous New Ruling Will Likely Disenfranchise Tens of Thousands of Wisconsin Voters:" https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/10/wisconsin-pandemic-absentee-voting-disenfranchised.html
* "Trans survivalist, known for smashing watermelons with the face of Boris Johnson, arrested for hoarding weapons:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/10/08/trans-survivalist-boris-johnson-watermelon-lincoln-arrest-weapons-explosive-chemicals/
* "Young whales looking to dine flock to waters off NYC:" https://apnews.com/article/new-york-new-york-city-whales-fish-environment-0c338c0b07001a03424d1e50efdf2cf3
* "War & Expansion: Crash Course US History #17:"
* "The Roaring 20's: Crash Course US History #32:"
* Some Holocaust oral history: https://lettersfromtitan.tumblr.com/post/631461472013320192/heres-the-opposite-story-though-with-apologies
* "See the secret buildings that make cities run:" https://www.fastcompany.com/90558115/hiding-in-plain-sight-how-cities-camouflage-infrastructure-with-buildings-that-blend-right-in
* "Loose Canon: The Jacks of King Kong:"
* I'd watch it: https://twitter.com/KBSpangler/status/1314281095396032512
* Snerk: https://slate.com/culture/2020/10/debate-fly-mike-pence-hair-endorses-trump-death-decay-beelzebub-and-so-on.html
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* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
The help links are at the bottom under the cut.
* "2020 wildfires in California and the west: Everything we know and how you can help:" https://www.cnet.com/how-to/2020-wildfires-in-california-and-the-west-everything-we-know-and-how-to-help/
* Want a quick way to donate money to close senate races in hopes of flipping the senate? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ky_mcconnell_vid
* The Blackfeet are under Covid lockdown and need food pantry donations: https://www.fastblackfeet.org/campaigns/fast-blackfeet/
* "Effective Political Giving:" https://idlewords.com/2020/09/effective_political_giving.htm
* "Campaigns:" https://postcardstovoters.org/campaigns/
* Want to Help bail out Louisville Protesters? https://bailproject.org/louisville/?form=donate
* What to help fight for queer people in Africa? Try the Initiative Sankofa D’Afrique de l’Ouest www.ISDAO.org
* Things you can do to help save the post office: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/626472377433358336
* "When and how to vote in all 50 states:" https://www.axios.com/how-to-vote-by-state-2020-307c3d17-ee57-4a1b-8bad-182ca1cdb752.html
* "PLAN YOUR VOTE: How to vote by mail and register to vote in each state:" https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/plan-your-vote-state-by-state-guide-voting-by-mail-early-in-person-voting-election/
* "You don't need the U.S. Postal Service to deliver your mail-in ballot:" https://news.yahoo.com/you-dont-need-the-us-postal-service-to-vote-your-mail-in-ballot-210121973.html
* Want to help people in Beirut? https://karolinadeaen.tumblr.com/post/625576504313741312
* Organizations to help trans folk: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620857152453640195/about-us
* "How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct:" https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-film-police-safely
* Master Post for how to help organizations fighting Police violence: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620861026680881152/oberynmartell-list-of-black-lives-matter-and
* How to donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/onetime.cfm?source=ADD200U0U00&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=googlepaid&utm_content=brand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz8D9kYu46QIVqh6tBh2WogxQEAAYASAAEgK4FfD_BwE
* "More on the Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation and Reaffirmation Act:" https://amaebi.dreamwidth.org/1769250.html
* "Covid 19 Support for Indigenous Communities:" https://bibliomancer7.tumblr.com/post/616704253038395392/covid-19-support-for-indigenous-communities
* "Navajo Nation COVID-19 Relief Fund:" http://www.nndoh.org/donate.html
* "NYSCI has a set of activities and resources up on their website:" https://conuly.dreamwidth.org/2999942.html
* "How to Help Librarians and Archivists From Your Living Room:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/archives-to-browse-from-home
* "Free Meals:" https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals
* "Learning Through Play: 101 Ways To Keep Young Minds Occupied At Home:" https://www.marksdailyapple.com/importance-of-play/
* Free lessons: https://www.mybluprint.com/
* CDC Foundation: https://www.cdcfoundation.org/give/ways-to-give
* "SUPPORT WORKERS IN CRISIS:" https://ofwemergencyfund.org/
* "Make to Give - Support Our Medical Personnel:" https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/
* "Snopes on COVID-19 Fact-Checking:" https://www.snopes.com/2020/03/20/snopes-on-covid-19-fact-checking/
* "Help the California food industry survive this crisis:" https://www.change.org/p/governor-gavin-newsom-support-the-california-food-industries-most-vulnerable-workers
* "Support Artists Impacted By the Covid-19 Pandemic:" https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-covid-19-fundraiser
* Register to vote: https://vote.gov/
* 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/
* 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/mcgrath2020-dd-om-gsearch?utm_source=g&utm_medium=om&utm_campaign=dd&utm_content=om_g_dd_20190709_g-dd-namenat-search_namedon-nat_amosdn&refcode=om_g_dd_20190709_g-dd-namenat-search_namedon-nat_amosdn&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5IL1uLKa6gIVcz2tBh1njwpEEAAYASAAEgLCYvD_BwE
* 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
* Want to help Warnock win a Senate Seat? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wfg_ads-a?amount=25&amounts=25,50,100,250,500,1000,2800&refcode=ads_alw_gs_brand_d2d_nat_tCPA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpt6FyNaI7AIVoCCtBh1-5AR7EAAYASAAEgJOC_D_BwE
* Want to help a trans person unseat a virulent homophobe? https://miadmason.us/
* 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
* Want to help Ritchie Torres beat a homophobe in New York? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dkendorsestorres?refcode=20200605fpdn1mid
* Want to help Doug Jones defend his seat against a Trumpist homophobe? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/stand-with-doug?refcode=gaa1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx8n4rdfT6gIVvxitBh0BfQmNEAAYASAAEgJSwfD_BwE
* Want to help Sara Gideon unseat Susan Collins? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adopt-me-dem-susan-collins-seat
* 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/
* 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
* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/2108835.html