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gwydion* Extremely Behind. Sorry.
* "What Israeli Soldiers’ Videos Reveal: Cheering Destruction and Mocking Gazans:" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/world/middleeast/israel-idf-soldiers-war-social-media-video.html
* "Israel Has Created a Medical Apocalypse in Gaza:" https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/fourteen-patients-evacuated-besieged-gaza-hospital-ministry-says-2024-02-19/
* "Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:" https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-recovery
* Verified charities to help Palestinians: https://cleolinda.tumblr.com/post/737312194805612544
* Fundraisers for Gaza: https://www.tumblr.com/el-shab-hussein/742344297699999744/hi-if-its-okay-i-saw-you-were-boosting?source=share
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* "The US vetoes an Arab-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza:" https://apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-vote-350c86ef261bf1a00a2515cf22764de5
* "UK parliament descends into chaos over Gaza ceasefire vote:" https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-parliament-descends-into-chaos-over-gaza-ceasefire-vote-2024-02-21/
* "Large Antigovernment Protest Returns to Tel Aviv, as Criticism of Netanyahu Mounts:" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/17/world/middleeast/tel-aviv-protest-netanyahu-israel.html
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* "Analysis: A key withdrawal shows Ukraine doesn’t have enough artillery to fight Russia:" https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-avdiivka-war-063ab1bd47a500ad4a815b12f3d1386d
* "Ukrainian workers describe fleeing the Russian-occupied nuclear power plant:" https://www.npr.org/2023/06/04/1180030838/ukraine-s-nuclear-workers
* "The Danger Lurking Just Below Ukraine’s Surface:" https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-mine-problem/
* "Russian Chopper Pilot Who Defected to Ukraine Found Dead in Spain:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/russian-chopper-pilot-who-defected-to-ukraine-found-dead-in-spain
* "Most of Russia’s opposition is either dead, in exile abroad or in prison at home. What happens now?:" https://apnews.com/article/navalny-russia-opposition-putin-8554f74e229c451f96956939b05d2a99
* "US to announce ‘major sanctions package’ on Russia following Navalny death:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/20/russia-sanctions-navalny-putin-00142183
* "More than 400 detained in Russia at events in memory of Navalny, rights group says:" https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/over-110-people-detained-across-russia-rallies-memory-navalny-rights-group-2024-02-17/
* "Maddow: The world needs Russian dissidents against growing threat of Putin aggression:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/maddow-the-world-needs-russian-dissidents-against-growing-threat-of-putin-aggression-204522053892
* "Biden will email 153,000 student loan borrowers: I’m canceling your debt:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/21/biden-student-loan-borrowers-00142343
* "Federal appeals court revokes Obama-era ban on coal leasing:" https://www.npr.org/2024/02/21/1233039539/federal-appeals-court-revokes-obama-era-ban-on-coal-leasing
* "Supreme Court tells Marjorie Taylor Greene’s anti-mask lawsuit to kiss off:" https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/02/supreme-court-tells-marjorie-taylor-greenes-anti-mask-lawsuit-to-kiss-off/
* "The Supreme Court leaves in place the admissions plan at an elite Virginia public high school:" https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-virginia-school-admissions-asian-discrimination-bdac4a3d720c0355f9da1c9539b05c2d
* "Sam Alito Launches Broadside Against Marriage Equality in Homophobic Juror Case:" https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/sam-alito-marriage-equality-homophobic-juror-scotus.html
* "'Absolutely absurd': White House connects Ukraine losses to House GOP stalling on aid:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/white-house-connects-ukraine-losses-to-house-gop-stalling-on-aid-204594245983
* "FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian energy company:" https://apnews.com/article/hunter-biden-burisma-fbi-informant-lying-6969656f6012780a23a4b8841ce2689b
* "10 Republicans who treated the Biden bribery claim like gospel:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/21/10-republicans-who-treated-biden-bribery-claim-like-gospel/
* "'Grow a little bit of a spine': AOC rejects immigration crisis framing by duplicitous GOP:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-grow-a-little-bit-of-a-spine-aoc-rejects-gop-crisis-framing-duplicitousness-on-immigration-204848197566
* We are almost out of time to stop this. Please contact your critter in the House. "Kids Online Safety Act gains enough supporters to pass the Senate:" https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/15/24073878/kids-online-safety-act-new-senate-support
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can't safely contact them 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.
Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/
To get your Critters' numbers to call direct: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
* The Indivisible Guide: "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf
* It is possible Wisconsin is about to have their first free and fair election in years. "Wisconsin dumps GOP-manipulated maps to better reflect voters' will:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/wisconsin-dumps-gop-manipulated-maps-to-better-reflect-voters-will-204520005771
* "CPAC Panel Singles Out Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris … for Some Reason:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/cpac-cat-fight-panel-michelle-obama-kamala-harris-1234973931/
* "Michigan Republicans plan dueling conventions for presidential nomination as turmoil continues:" https://apnews.com/article/michigan-gop-presidential-convention-nominating-c39147c98073eea712611648b31345b8
* "Goat rodeo: Michigan GOP reeling in chaos as empowering election denier backfires:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/goat-rodeo-michigan-gop-reeling-in-chaos-as-empowering-election-denier-backfires-204683845627
* Presidential Primaries are ongoing:
Republicans: South Carolina votes 2/24/24
Michigan: All vote 2/27/24
Know your state's schedule and where to vote. Make sure you and your friends are registered. If you are voting in person, plan how to get there.
If you live in an open primary state consider voting strategically. Otherwise, vote your heart in the primary. Remember how all those votes for Sanders and Warren pushed Biden and the party platform further left?
Remember to vote in all the races, not just the top of the ticket even if it's in a separate primary (as it is in my state). Who runs congress, your state, and your local government really matters. In some states this is a separate primary. Check the rules for your state.
Never, ever sleep on a chance to vote.
Remember, it is always better to vote for someone who will listen to us than to let someone who is actively trying to kill us.
* "Rep. Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan Democrats to vote against Biden in the primary:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/rep-rashida-tlaib-urges-michigan-democrats-vote-biden-primary-rcna139360
* "Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB,' hits Trump for Navalny comparison:" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-calls-putin-crazy-sob-hits-trump-navalny/story?id=107433543
* "Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/20/donald-trump-allies-christian-nationalism-00142086
* "Trump won’t rule out 16-week abortion ban, but won’t commit either:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/16/trump-16-week-abortion-ban-00142007
* "Christian nationalists await Trump's return with plans to undo sexual revolution: report:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/birth-control-gay-marriage-likely-targets-as-christian-nationalists-plan-for-trump-s-return-report-204597317923
* "Christian extremists poised to overtake Trump agenda:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/christian-extremists-poised-to-overtake-trump-agenda-204769349565
* "Trump wants to fire thousands of government workers. Liberals are preparing to fight back if he wins:" https://apnews.com/article/biden-2024-government-regulations-democrats-6badc3b424b9eff3ba51e0ec35a8d824
* "Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at ‘Sneaker Con,’ a day after a $355 million ruling against him:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-sneakers-sneaker-con-philadelphia-4de093eda6f8d1c68baf8fe8095f777b
* "Anti-Trans Policies Draw Scrutiny After 16-Year-Old’s Death in Oklahoma:" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/21/us/oklahoma-transgender-law-teen-dead.html
* "Oklahoma Republicans Passed a Bathroom Bill. Now a Trans Kid Is Dead.:" https://newrepublic.com/post/179161/oklahoma-nonbinary-teen-nex-benedict-dead
* "Nex Benedict: Human Rights Campaign demands federal investigation into non-binary teen’s death:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/23/nex-benedict-hrc-investigation-demand/
* "New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Regrets Implying Israel’s Right To Destroy Gaza:" https://www.vanityfair.com/news/ny-gov-hochul-regrets-implying-israel-right-to-destroy-gaza
* "Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud ruling:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-civil-fraud-verdict-engoron-244024861f0df886543c157c9fc5b3e4
* "Trump Guilty of Civil Fraud in New York:"
* "Concerns grow that legal losses could make Trump desperate, even more open to corruption:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/concerns-grow-that-legal-losses-could-make-trump-desperate-even-more-open-to-corruption-204523589929
* "Judge denies Trump's request to delay enforcement of $355M fraud case penalties:" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-asks-judge-delay-penalties-civil-fraud-case/story?id=107433418
* "Trump's new legal debts could have catastrophic 'domino effect' on existing debts:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/trump-faces-catastrophe-as-new-legal-debts-could-have-domino-effect-on-existing-debts-204765765975
* "'Trump would sell this country for a dollar': AOC highlights stakes of Trump's desperation:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-trump-would-sell-this-country-for-a-dollar-aoc-highlights-stakes-of-trump-s-desperation-204844101882
* "More than 60 anti-LGBTQ attacks or threats against religious venues in 18-month period:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/22/religious-institutions-anti-lgbtq-attacks-threats-churches-glaad-adl/
* "Alex Jones Estate Liquidation Gets Sandy Hook Families’ Vote:" https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/sandy-hook-families-vote-to-liquidate-alex-jones-bankrupt-estate
* "Michigan State Police were sent into cash-strapped towns to help. Beatings, complaints and lawsuits followed.:" https://www.mlive.com/news/2024/02/michigan-state-police-were-sent-into-cash-strapped-towns-to-help-beatings-complaints-and-lawsuits-followed.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fpolice
* "Michigan State Police trooper pleads to beating handcuffed Saginaw man, agrees to stop being cop:" https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2024/01/michigan-state-police-trooper-pleads-to-beating-handcuffed-saginaw-man-agrees-to-stop-being-cop.html
* "Transgender teen killed after first date was stabbed and cut 37 times, report says:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/17/jacob-williamson/
* "Connecticut pastor found with crystal meth during traffic stop, police say:" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/connecticut-pastor-herbert-miller-crystal-meth-traffic-stop-police/
* CW: Domestic Violence "Imprisoned mom wins early release but same relief blocked for some other domestic violence survivors:" https://apnews.com/article/women-resentencing-law-illinois-crystal-martinez-941e5aefbdcbc844863957f0dd33529d
* "Neo-Nazis March Through Downtown Nashville in the Middle of Black History Month:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/neo-nazis-march-through-downtown-nashville-in-the-middle-of-black-history-month?ref=home
* "Virginia sued over Glenn Youngkin’s anti-transgender student policies:" https://www.advocate.com/news/aclu-sues-virginia-model-policies
* "Florida school asks parents for permission to have book by an African American author read to students:" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-school-asks-parents-permission-african-american-author-read-st-rcna138685
* CW: Rape "Maryland man charged for allegedly raping and robbing trans women he targeted on dating app:" https://www.advocate.com/maryland-man-charged-rape-trans
* CW: Domestic Violence."Divorce rates reach 50-year low amid cost of living crisis, sparking concern for domestic violence victims:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/24/divorce-rate-england-2022/
* "Masturbation abstinence is popular online. Doctors and therapists are worried:" https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1198916105/mens-health-masturbation-abstinence
* "Protestors rally for sex workers’ Bill of Rights which would end police raids on gay bars:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/23/strippers-bill-of-rights/
* "Tory peer says trans youth should be discouraged from transitioning ‘until their late twenties’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/23/trans-transition-house-of-lords-debate/
* Republicans continue to win their war on bodily Autonomy. "Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are 'children' under state law:" https://www.npr.org/2024/02/20/1232815486/alabama-supreme-court-frozen-embryos
* "Major Alabama hospital stops IVF treatment after court rules embryos are children:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/21/embryos-children-uab-alabama-00142508
* "IVF in red states under threat as Alabama Supreme Court says embryos are children:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/ivf-in-red-states-under-threat-as-alabama-supreme-court-says-embryos-are-children-204679237699
* "Biden slams ‘outrageous’ Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are ‘children’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/23/joe-biden-alabama-supreme-court-ruling-frozen-embryos-children-ivf/
* "Republicans left sputtering as anti-abortion zeal runs amok, puts IVF at risk:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/republicans-left-sputtering-as-anti-abortion-zeal-runs-amok-puts-ivf-at-risk-204765765929
* "'This was intentional': AOC calls out Republicans trying to hide from reproductive rights backlash:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-this-was-intentional-aoc-calls-out-republicans-trying-to-hide-from-reproductive-rights-backlash-204846661740
* "The Enshittification of Online Leftist Discourse:"
* She is a lot kinder to south Park than I would be. "When You're Starting To Run Out of Jokes...:"
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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.
* People have been asking for ways to help trans people in West Virginia, given the scary shit going on there. So far this organization is suggested. I'm keeping an eye out for more ways to help. If you have suggestions, please let me know. "Fairness West Virginia:" https://fairnesswv.org/donate/
* To track more general LGBTQIA+ Legislation: https://www.lgbtmap.org/
* An organization for the parents of trans youths: https://transparentusa.org/
* "2024 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!:" https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/2024-trans-girl-scouts-to-order-cookies
* "World Central Kitchen:" https://wck.org/
* "Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:" https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-recovery
* Verified charities to help Palestinians: https://cleolinda.tumblr.com/post/737312194805612544
* Fundraisers for Gaza: https://www.tumblr.com/el-shab-hussein/742344297699999744/hi-if-its-okay-i-saw-you-were-boosting?source=share
* "Library of Congress Launches New Website for Americans to Share COVID-19 Stories:" https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-of-congress-launches-new-website-for-americans-to-share-covid-19-stories/s/d5739534-fec6-4e13-9f16-68d6117ee94b
* "We’re looking for English-speaking neopronoun users (aged 18+) to participate in a paid linguistics study.:" https://allthingslinguistic.com/post/741780492503990272/kirby-conrod-is-a-cool-linguist-whos-done-neat
* Apply for Project 2025 so they have to pick through resumes, using their resources: https://apply.project2025.org/ords/r/p25/pub/questionnaire?p4_qid=1
* Want to help Lucas Kunce beat Josh Hawley? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pccc_2022_lucas_kunce_only
* Want to help Andy Kim beat Bob Menendez? https://www.andykim.com/
* Help Adam Frisch beat Lauren Boebert: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/defeatlaurenboebertnowz
* Want to contribute to Gloria Johnson's senate run in Tennessee? https://www.votegloriajohnson.com/
* Want to help queer folk in Russia?
Queer Svit - https://queersvit.taplink.ws/ Helping LGBTQ+ and BIPOC аffected by the war and political repressions
Center-T - https://centre-t.com/english Helping transgender people in Russia
КилькоТ-Действие - https://boosty.to/kilkota
Delo LGBT+ - https://www.delo.lgbt/ || https://boosty.to/delolgbt
* Want to help Journalists without Borders? https://donate.rsf.org/us/donate/~my-donation
* How to donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/donate
* "The Rainbow Railroad:" https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/take-action
* "These Organizations Accept Donations To Help People in Ukraine:" https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/03/01/where-to-donate-help-ukraine/
* "Russia-Ukraine War: Info and ways to help:" https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/
* "Support OVD-Info:" https://beste-glatisant.tumblr.com/post/677388506851606528/hi-ive-donated-to-the-ukranian-refugees-and-now
* "War in Ukraine! Support LGBTQ people.:" https://secure.wayforpay.com/payment/s047412e502b6
* What to help fight for queer people in Africa? Try the Initiative Sankofa D’Afrique de l’Ouest www.ISDAO.org
* 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
* A resistance website for organizing and publicizing anti-censorship pro-education etc. rallies/protests/walkouts. "Walkout2learn:" https://www.walkout2learn.org/
* New Indivisible Guide! "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf
* Have something you want to tell your Senators? If you can't safely 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.
Senate: https://contactsenators.com/senator-phone-numbers/
Congress in General: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/
* "DONATE TO EMILY'S LIST:" https://win.emilyslist.org/a/donate-to-emily
* Tiny hand knit stocking earrings made by a good friend: https://forestgirlclothing.com/collections/autumn-winter-collection/products/fairy-stocking-earrings?fbclid=IwAR0EjmUHcdv_cQOwQt4tRAouQRVtZfhSMdQDtoazj5mIKgK6cOiVCvUFU2A
* Chicksaw bead artist and cool person has Kiamichi Beading suitable for non-native sale: https://www.instagram.com/kiamichi_beading/
* Cool Blackwork Embroidery Patterns for Beginners: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehaberdasheress/?etsrc=sdt
* This is a long time friend of mine. They have secured future housing, but have spent everything in the previous fundraiser on gofundme to survive to this point and they need They need $3000 over the next couple months until their move in date.
Gofundme here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hdykv-housing-crisis?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
You can also support them via their Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Kandrinchae/shop?fbclid=IwAR0E1PRHlG45LWhBfDtVpGigD1YUk9Njm-__SviL4W7C8JZUCppFc1oG9Gs%22
* My Oldest Continuous friend's Elder Cat is getting up there and her special diet and health care for kidney failure is expensive. Gigi is a sweet, extremely cuddly girl and could use extra help. :
SupportGigiInHerOldAge:" https://www.spotfund.com/story/18393388-9914-4f6c-9f99-876aa019bdee
They are also trying to GM for pay. They are an excellent GM. Here's where to sign up: https://startplaying.games/gm/1617744454089x564714756631343740
* What to help support all of us all here at the Cat Asylum? https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Gwydion
* I admit to having a wicked good time tormenting myself and other history geeks with my polls: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydpolls
* "What Israeli Soldiers’ Videos Reveal: Cheering Destruction and Mocking Gazans:" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/world/middleeast/israel-idf-soldiers-war-social-media-video.html
* "Israel Has Created a Medical Apocalypse in Gaza:" https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/fourteen-patients-evacuated-besieged-gaza-hospital-ministry-says-2024-02-19/
* "Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:" https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-recovery
* Verified charities to help Palestinians: https://cleolinda.tumblr.com/post/737312194805612544
* Fundraisers for Gaza: https://www.tumblr.com/el-shab-hussein/742344297699999744/hi-if-its-okay-i-saw-you-were-boosting?source=share
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* "The US vetoes an Arab-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza:" https://apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-vote-350c86ef261bf1a00a2515cf22764de5
* "UK parliament descends into chaos over Gaza ceasefire vote:" https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-parliament-descends-into-chaos-over-gaza-ceasefire-vote-2024-02-21/
* "Large Antigovernment Protest Returns to Tel Aviv, as Criticism of Netanyahu Mounts:" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/17/world/middleeast/tel-aviv-protest-netanyahu-israel.html
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* "Analysis: A key withdrawal shows Ukraine doesn’t have enough artillery to fight Russia:" https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-avdiivka-war-063ab1bd47a500ad4a815b12f3d1386d
* "Ukrainian workers describe fleeing the Russian-occupied nuclear power plant:" https://www.npr.org/2023/06/04/1180030838/ukraine-s-nuclear-workers
* "The Danger Lurking Just Below Ukraine’s Surface:" https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-mine-problem/
* "Russian Chopper Pilot Who Defected to Ukraine Found Dead in Spain:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/russian-chopper-pilot-who-defected-to-ukraine-found-dead-in-spain
* "Most of Russia’s opposition is either dead, in exile abroad or in prison at home. What happens now?:" https://apnews.com/article/navalny-russia-opposition-putin-8554f74e229c451f96956939b05d2a99
* "US to announce ‘major sanctions package’ on Russia following Navalny death:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/20/russia-sanctions-navalny-putin-00142183
* "More than 400 detained in Russia at events in memory of Navalny, rights group says:" https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/over-110-people-detained-across-russia-rallies-memory-navalny-rights-group-2024-02-17/
* "Maddow: The world needs Russian dissidents against growing threat of Putin aggression:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/maddow-the-world-needs-russian-dissidents-against-growing-threat-of-putin-aggression-204522053892
* "Biden will email 153,000 student loan borrowers: I’m canceling your debt:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/21/biden-student-loan-borrowers-00142343
* "Federal appeals court revokes Obama-era ban on coal leasing:" https://www.npr.org/2024/02/21/1233039539/federal-appeals-court-revokes-obama-era-ban-on-coal-leasing
* "Supreme Court tells Marjorie Taylor Greene’s anti-mask lawsuit to kiss off:" https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/02/supreme-court-tells-marjorie-taylor-greenes-anti-mask-lawsuit-to-kiss-off/
* "The Supreme Court leaves in place the admissions plan at an elite Virginia public high school:" https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-virginia-school-admissions-asian-discrimination-bdac4a3d720c0355f9da1c9539b05c2d
* "Sam Alito Launches Broadside Against Marriage Equality in Homophobic Juror Case:" https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/sam-alito-marriage-equality-homophobic-juror-scotus.html
* "'Absolutely absurd': White House connects Ukraine losses to House GOP stalling on aid:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/white-house-connects-ukraine-losses-to-house-gop-stalling-on-aid-204594245983
* "FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian energy company:" https://apnews.com/article/hunter-biden-burisma-fbi-informant-lying-6969656f6012780a23a4b8841ce2689b
* "10 Republicans who treated the Biden bribery claim like gospel:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/21/10-republicans-who-treated-biden-bribery-claim-like-gospel/
* "'Grow a little bit of a spine': AOC rejects immigration crisis framing by duplicitous GOP:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-grow-a-little-bit-of-a-spine-aoc-rejects-gop-crisis-framing-duplicitousness-on-immigration-204848197566
* We are almost out of time to stop this. Please contact your critter in the House. "Kids Online Safety Act gains enough supporters to pass the Senate:" https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/15/24073878/kids-online-safety-act-new-senate-support
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can't safely contact them 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.
Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/
To get your Critters' numbers to call direct: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
* The Indivisible Guide: "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf
* It is possible Wisconsin is about to have their first free and fair election in years. "Wisconsin dumps GOP-manipulated maps to better reflect voters' will:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/wisconsin-dumps-gop-manipulated-maps-to-better-reflect-voters-will-204520005771
* "CPAC Panel Singles Out Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris … for Some Reason:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/cpac-cat-fight-panel-michelle-obama-kamala-harris-1234973931/
* "Michigan Republicans plan dueling conventions for presidential nomination as turmoil continues:" https://apnews.com/article/michigan-gop-presidential-convention-nominating-c39147c98073eea712611648b31345b8
* "Goat rodeo: Michigan GOP reeling in chaos as empowering election denier backfires:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/goat-rodeo-michigan-gop-reeling-in-chaos-as-empowering-election-denier-backfires-204683845627
* Presidential Primaries are ongoing:
Republicans: South Carolina votes 2/24/24
Michigan: All vote 2/27/24
Know your state's schedule and where to vote. Make sure you and your friends are registered. If you are voting in person, plan how to get there.
If you live in an open primary state consider voting strategically. Otherwise, vote your heart in the primary. Remember how all those votes for Sanders and Warren pushed Biden and the party platform further left?
Remember to vote in all the races, not just the top of the ticket even if it's in a separate primary (as it is in my state). Who runs congress, your state, and your local government really matters. In some states this is a separate primary. Check the rules for your state.
Never, ever sleep on a chance to vote.
Remember, it is always better to vote for someone who will listen to us than to let someone who is actively trying to kill us.
* "Rep. Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan Democrats to vote against Biden in the primary:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/rep-rashida-tlaib-urges-michigan-democrats-vote-biden-primary-rcna139360
* "Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB,' hits Trump for Navalny comparison:" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-calls-putin-crazy-sob-hits-trump-navalny/story?id=107433543
* "Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/20/donald-trump-allies-christian-nationalism-00142086
* "Trump won’t rule out 16-week abortion ban, but won’t commit either:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/16/trump-16-week-abortion-ban-00142007
* "Christian nationalists await Trump's return with plans to undo sexual revolution: report:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/birth-control-gay-marriage-likely-targets-as-christian-nationalists-plan-for-trump-s-return-report-204597317923
* "Christian extremists poised to overtake Trump agenda:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/christian-extremists-poised-to-overtake-trump-agenda-204769349565
* "Trump wants to fire thousands of government workers. Liberals are preparing to fight back if he wins:" https://apnews.com/article/biden-2024-government-regulations-democrats-6badc3b424b9eff3ba51e0ec35a8d824
* "Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at ‘Sneaker Con,’ a day after a $355 million ruling against him:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-sneakers-sneaker-con-philadelphia-4de093eda6f8d1c68baf8fe8095f777b
* "Anti-Trans Policies Draw Scrutiny After 16-Year-Old’s Death in Oklahoma:" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/21/us/oklahoma-transgender-law-teen-dead.html
* "Oklahoma Republicans Passed a Bathroom Bill. Now a Trans Kid Is Dead.:" https://newrepublic.com/post/179161/oklahoma-nonbinary-teen-nex-benedict-dead
* "Nex Benedict: Human Rights Campaign demands federal investigation into non-binary teen’s death:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/23/nex-benedict-hrc-investigation-demand/
* "New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Regrets Implying Israel’s Right To Destroy Gaza:" https://www.vanityfair.com/news/ny-gov-hochul-regrets-implying-israel-right-to-destroy-gaza
* "Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud ruling:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-civil-fraud-verdict-engoron-244024861f0df886543c157c9fc5b3e4
* "Trump Guilty of Civil Fraud in New York:"
* "Concerns grow that legal losses could make Trump desperate, even more open to corruption:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/concerns-grow-that-legal-losses-could-make-trump-desperate-even-more-open-to-corruption-204523589929
* "Judge denies Trump's request to delay enforcement of $355M fraud case penalties:" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-asks-judge-delay-penalties-civil-fraud-case/story?id=107433418
* "Trump's new legal debts could have catastrophic 'domino effect' on existing debts:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/trump-faces-catastrophe-as-new-legal-debts-could-have-domino-effect-on-existing-debts-204765765975
* "'Trump would sell this country for a dollar': AOC highlights stakes of Trump's desperation:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-trump-would-sell-this-country-for-a-dollar-aoc-highlights-stakes-of-trump-s-desperation-204844101882
* "More than 60 anti-LGBTQ attacks or threats against religious venues in 18-month period:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/22/religious-institutions-anti-lgbtq-attacks-threats-churches-glaad-adl/
* "Alex Jones Estate Liquidation Gets Sandy Hook Families’ Vote:" https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/sandy-hook-families-vote-to-liquidate-alex-jones-bankrupt-estate
* "Michigan State Police were sent into cash-strapped towns to help. Beatings, complaints and lawsuits followed.:" https://www.mlive.com/news/2024/02/michigan-state-police-were-sent-into-cash-strapped-towns-to-help-beatings-complaints-and-lawsuits-followed.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fpolice
* "Michigan State Police trooper pleads to beating handcuffed Saginaw man, agrees to stop being cop:" https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2024/01/michigan-state-police-trooper-pleads-to-beating-handcuffed-saginaw-man-agrees-to-stop-being-cop.html
* "Transgender teen killed after first date was stabbed and cut 37 times, report says:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/17/jacob-williamson/
* "Connecticut pastor found with crystal meth during traffic stop, police say:" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/connecticut-pastor-herbert-miller-crystal-meth-traffic-stop-police/
* CW: Domestic Violence "Imprisoned mom wins early release but same relief blocked for some other domestic violence survivors:" https://apnews.com/article/women-resentencing-law-illinois-crystal-martinez-941e5aefbdcbc844863957f0dd33529d
* "Neo-Nazis March Through Downtown Nashville in the Middle of Black History Month:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/neo-nazis-march-through-downtown-nashville-in-the-middle-of-black-history-month?ref=home
* "Virginia sued over Glenn Youngkin’s anti-transgender student policies:" https://www.advocate.com/news/aclu-sues-virginia-model-policies
* "Florida school asks parents for permission to have book by an African American author read to students:" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-school-asks-parents-permission-african-american-author-read-st-rcna138685
* CW: Rape "Maryland man charged for allegedly raping and robbing trans women he targeted on dating app:" https://www.advocate.com/maryland-man-charged-rape-trans
* CW: Domestic Violence."Divorce rates reach 50-year low amid cost of living crisis, sparking concern for domestic violence victims:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/24/divorce-rate-england-2022/
* "Masturbation abstinence is popular online. Doctors and therapists are worried:" https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1198916105/mens-health-masturbation-abstinence
* "Protestors rally for sex workers’ Bill of Rights which would end police raids on gay bars:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/23/strippers-bill-of-rights/
* "Tory peer says trans youth should be discouraged from transitioning ‘until their late twenties’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/23/trans-transition-house-of-lords-debate/
* Republicans continue to win their war on bodily Autonomy. "Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are 'children' under state law:" https://www.npr.org/2024/02/20/1232815486/alabama-supreme-court-frozen-embryos
* "Major Alabama hospital stops IVF treatment after court rules embryos are children:" https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/21/embryos-children-uab-alabama-00142508
* "IVF in red states under threat as Alabama Supreme Court says embryos are children:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/ivf-in-red-states-under-threat-as-alabama-supreme-court-says-embryos-are-children-204679237699
* "Biden slams ‘outrageous’ Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are ‘children’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/23/joe-biden-alabama-supreme-court-ruling-frozen-embryos-children-ivf/
* "Republicans left sputtering as anti-abortion zeal runs amok, puts IVF at risk:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/republicans-left-sputtering-as-anti-abortion-zeal-runs-amok-puts-ivf-at-risk-204765765929
* "'This was intentional': AOC calls out Republicans trying to hide from reproductive rights backlash:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-this-was-intentional-aoc-calls-out-republicans-trying-to-hide-from-reproductive-rights-backlash-204846661740
* "The Enshittification of Online Leftist Discourse:"
* She is a lot kinder to south Park than I would be. "When You're Starting To Run Out of Jokes...:"
*****
* 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.
* People have been asking for ways to help trans people in West Virginia, given the scary shit going on there. So far this organization is suggested. I'm keeping an eye out for more ways to help. If you have suggestions, please let me know. "Fairness West Virginia:" https://fairnesswv.org/donate/
* To track more general LGBTQIA+ Legislation: https://www.lgbtmap.org/
* An organization for the parents of trans youths: https://transparentusa.org/
* "2024 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!:" https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/2024-trans-girl-scouts-to-order-cookies
* "World Central Kitchen:" https://wck.org/
* "Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:" https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-recovery
* Verified charities to help Palestinians: https://cleolinda.tumblr.com/post/737312194805612544
* Fundraisers for Gaza: https://www.tumblr.com/el-shab-hussein/742344297699999744/hi-if-its-okay-i-saw-you-were-boosting?source=share
* "Library of Congress Launches New Website for Americans to Share COVID-19 Stories:" https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-of-congress-launches-new-website-for-americans-to-share-covid-19-stories/s/d5739534-fec6-4e13-9f16-68d6117ee94b
* "We’re looking for English-speaking neopronoun users (aged 18+) to participate in a paid linguistics study.:" https://allthingslinguistic.com/post/741780492503990272/kirby-conrod-is-a-cool-linguist-whos-done-neat
* Apply for Project 2025 so they have to pick through resumes, using their resources: https://apply.project2025.org/ords/r/p25/pub/questionnaire?p4_qid=1
* Want to help Lucas Kunce beat Josh Hawley? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pccc_2022_lucas_kunce_only
* Want to help Andy Kim beat Bob Menendez? https://www.andykim.com/
* Help Adam Frisch beat Lauren Boebert: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/defeatlaurenboebertnowz
* Want to contribute to Gloria Johnson's senate run in Tennessee? https://www.votegloriajohnson.com/
* Want to help queer folk in Russia?
Queer Svit - https://queersvit.taplink.ws/ Helping LGBTQ+ and BIPOC аffected by the war and political repressions
Center-T - https://centre-t.com/english Helping transgender people in Russia
КилькоТ-Действие - https://boosty.to/kilkota
Delo LGBT+ - https://www.delo.lgbt/ || https://boosty.to/delolgbt
* Want to help Journalists without Borders? https://donate.rsf.org/us/donate/~my-donation
* How to donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/donate
* "The Rainbow Railroad:" https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/take-action
* "These Organizations Accept Donations To Help People in Ukraine:" https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/03/01/where-to-donate-help-ukraine/
* "Russia-Ukraine War: Info and ways to help:" https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/
* "Support OVD-Info:" https://beste-glatisant.tumblr.com/post/677388506851606528/hi-ive-donated-to-the-ukranian-refugees-and-now
* "War in Ukraine! Support LGBTQ people.:" https://secure.wayforpay.com/payment/s047412e502b6
* What to help fight for queer people in Africa? Try the Initiative Sankofa D’Afrique de l’Ouest www.ISDAO.org
* 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
* A resistance website for organizing and publicizing anti-censorship pro-education etc. rallies/protests/walkouts. "Walkout2learn:" https://www.walkout2learn.org/
* New Indivisible Guide! "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf
* Have something you want to tell your Senators? If you can't safely 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.
Senate: https://contactsenators.com/senator-phone-numbers/
Congress in General: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/
* "DONATE TO EMILY'S LIST:" https://win.emilyslist.org/a/donate-to-emily
* Tiny hand knit stocking earrings made by a good friend: https://forestgirlclothing.com/collections/autumn-winter-collection/products/fairy-stocking-earrings?fbclid=IwAR0EjmUHcdv_cQOwQt4tRAouQRVtZfhSMdQDtoazj5mIKgK6cOiVCvUFU2A
* Chicksaw bead artist and cool person has Kiamichi Beading suitable for non-native sale: https://www.instagram.com/kiamichi_beading/
* Cool Blackwork Embroidery Patterns for Beginners: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehaberdasheress/?etsrc=sdt
* This is a long time friend of mine. They have secured future housing, but have spent everything in the previous fundraiser on gofundme to survive to this point and they need They need $3000 over the next couple months until their move in date.
Gofundme here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hdykv-housing-crisis?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
You can also support them via their Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Kandrinchae/shop?fbclid=IwAR0E1PRHlG45LWhBfDtVpGigD1YUk9Njm-__SviL4W7C8JZUCppFc1oG9Gs%22
* My Oldest Continuous friend's Elder Cat is getting up there and her special diet and health care for kidney failure is expensive. Gigi is a sweet, extremely cuddly girl and could use extra help. :
SupportGigiInHerOldAge:" https://www.spotfund.com/story/18393388-9914-4f6c-9f99-876aa019bdee
They are also trying to GM for pay. They are an excellent GM. Here's where to sign up: https://startplaying.games/gm/1617744454089x564714756631343740
* What to help support all of us all here at the Cat Asylum? https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Gwydion
* I admit to having a wicked good time tormenting myself and other history geeks with my polls: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydpolls