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* "North Korea’s street children transition into paid workers:" https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-koreas-street-children-transition-into-paid-workers/

* I wrote a thing explaining how Republican education policy is designed to poorly educate people who are not rich:

They emphatically don't want people not rich enough for private school to be educated or to vote, so all their policies are designed to make that happen. Education "Reforms" the push rote learning and standardized tests at the expense of critical thinking and enrichment. Back to Basics reforms that deliberately make it that instead of specialist Science and Social Studies history teachers they make the math and English teachers without the right sort of training do it. Defunding schools so that they have large class sizes instead of small and over worked teachers burn out. Forcing experienced teachers out of the business by paying them so poorly they need two or three jobs to cover loans, supplies, cost of living, etc.. Gutting retirement and health plans for the same reason. Union busting for the same reason. Charter schools have lower standards so they can either kick out the non native speakers, kids with special needs, and behavioral/emotional problems, or if they have the same populations, they don't perform as well, since the teachers don't have to be qualified and are lower paid. Some states don't require Charters to do back ground checks or have accounting requirements o the for profits can embezzle freely. Charter funnel public money out of public schools into the pockets of the likes of Betsey DeVos.

Public schools are required to educate everybody, have to teach to a standard, have qualified teachers, have real accounting that can be audited, do background checks on employees, etc.. Charter Schools don't. Republicans Looove charter schools and there is a pattern of them closing effective public schools with high minority populations and replacing them with half ass barely regulated charters.

Oh, and Charters are often religious, so they can have gutted science curriculum and will kick girls out for getting pregnant. They also take over school boards and do things like mandate creationism instead of evolution in science classrooms or racist curriculum that do things like frame slavery as good, slaves as "immigrants", and erasing contributions by people who aren't white men. They also fight hard against ESL curriculum and funding for non-English speaking immigrants.

The last thing Republicans want is a science literate, civically and historically educated electorate that can thing for themselves, evaluate arguments and evidence who vote.

They are trying to do something similar with colleges and Universities. There are these for profit colleges (again see Betsey DeVos's family), which lost their accreditation because they existed to put students in an impossible level of debt without giving them degrees while sucking up student loan money for themselves. Democrats made a set of regulations punishing those colleges by taking away the accreditation and denying them student loan money. they were also in the process of cancelling the debt of the victims. Betsey DeVos is rolling all of that back.

* "Donald Trump keeps calling adversaries "globalists," despite warnings it's anti-Semitic:" https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-anti-semitic-globalist-koch-1052375

* "Vancouver Activists Cancel Rally After Threats From Patriot Prayer:" https://www.wweek.com/news/2018/08/11/vancouver-activists-cancel-rally-after-threats-from-patriot-prayer/

* "NOBODY is talking about how the online depression community has been infiltrated by alt-right recruiters.:" https://theoutline.com/post/3537/alt-right-recruiters-have-infiltrated-the-online-depression-community?zd=3&zi=i7sgvv4s

* "Looking Back: Clashes in Charlottesville:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/looking-back-clashes-in-charlottesville-1297460803764

* "Is Laura Ingraham Sharing White Supremacist Rhetoric?:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/laura-ingraham-s-controversial-remarks-1297477187657

* "‘Moment of Maxine’: Rep. Maxine Waters Is Not Worried:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/-moment-of-maxine-rep-maxine-waters-is-not-worried-1297485891992

* "Fentanyl Overdose Survivors Are a Hidden Health Crisis:" https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/mbayma/fentanyl-overdose-survivors-are-a-hidden-health-crisis

* "Denialism: what drives people to reject the truth:" https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/aug/03/denialism-what-drives-people-to-reject-the-truth

* "Curly and Flash: A Blast From The Past - The Gong Show:"

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* ...And I reinjured my ribs feeding the cat Saturday. Sigh.

Sunday has been set aside for a variety of small, annoying, necessary household tasks. Luckily, I am more mobile today despite the injury.

I was too tired to finish news today, and tomorrow is packed with RL, so likely I shall start the week behind again. Apologies.

* "Voting Software:" https://xkcd-rss.livejournal.com/517549.html

* "the chilliad: book one:" https://www.ofgeography.com/single-post/2018/07/12/the-chilliad-book-one

* "The Case of the Gluten Free Challah:" http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/176908415437/snakewife-wintersoldierfell-bluesoaring

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

* "Fires in Greece: how to help:" https://medium.com/@theo.k/fires-in-greece-how-to-help-41ad32fc9232

* Practical ways to protest with scripts. "On the Helsinki summit, election integrity and Mueller:" https://medium.com/@Celeste_pewter/on-the-helsinki-summit-election-integrity-and-mueller-b8ed1acde2c0

* Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is doing a fundraiser for legal defense of refugee children in ICE detention. https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/deliver-them-from-the-hands-of-the-wicked/

* 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

This has a call script to help you talk your Republican Senator into voting for the Keep Families Together Act: http://rockinhamburger.tumblr.com/post/175022988673/captacorn-marvelsmostwanted-heres-a-call

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* 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? Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.comn
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* "The crop that put women on top:" https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44688104

* "London protests send clear message to Trump: You're not welcome:" https://edition.cnn.com/2018/07/13/uk/trump-visit-london-protests-intl/index.html

* "Immigration is a 'very negative thing' for Europe: Trump:" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/immigration-changing-culture-europe-trump/story?id=56564695

* Sigh. "Trump won't rule out ceasing military exercises if Putin asks:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/12/politics/trump-nato-military-exercises/index.html

* Don’t hold your breath. "Dems call on Trump to cancel Putin summit after Russian hacking indictments:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/democrats-call-trump-cancel-putin-summit-after-russian-hacking-indictments-n891256

* "As Eight Guantánamo Detainees Ask for Freedom, the Trump Administration Says It Could Hold Them For 100 Years:" https://theintercept.com/2018/07/12/trump-guantanamo-detainees-release/

* "The Idle Poor and the Idle Rich:" http://prospect.org/article/idle-poor-and-idle-rich

* "Mueller Indicts 12 Russian Officers for Hacking Dems in 2016:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/mueller-indicts-12-russian-officers-for-hacking-dems-in-2016

* "Indictment: Russians tried to hack Clinton around when Trump publicly asked them to:" http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/396915-indictment-russians-tried-to-hack-clinton-around-when-trump-publicly

* Presumably so they can leak and/or intimidate witnesses more effectively as part of their conspiracy to obstruct justice. Sigh. "White House orders greater access to files on FBI informant: New...:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia/white-house-orders-greater-access-to-files-on-fbi-informant-new-york-times-idUSKBN1K3082

* "Federal auditor calls for recouping $341K Tom Price spent on flights:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/07/13/tom-price-auditor-travel-685778

* "Criticism from Ethics Watchdog Leads Commerce Secretary Ross To Sell Remaining Stocks:" https://www.npr.org/2018/07/13/628682930/criticism-from-ethics-watchdog-leads-commerce-secretary-ross-to-sell-remaining-s

* "Trump pick for top NASA role has no past experience in space operations:" http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396806-trump-pick-for-top-nasa-role-has-no-past-experience-in-space-tech

* "The CIA Still Doesn’t Trust Jared Kushner With Its Most Sensitive Intelligence:" http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/07/the-cia-still-doesnt-trust-jared-kushner-with-its-intel.html

* "GOP rushing through Trump judicial nominees:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/gop-rushing-through-trump-judicial-nominees-1276746819866

* "Coal miners are dying of black lung, and a Kentucky law could make it harder to claim benefits:" https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/xwkzv4/coal-miners-are-dying-of-black-lung-and-a-kentucky-law-could-make-it-harder-to-claim-benefits

* "The Secret Gay Business Network of Midcentury America:" https://daily.jstor.org/the-secret-gay-business-network-of-midcentury-america/

* "How Poker (and Boredom) Can Help Solve Murders:" http://nowiknow.com/how-poker-and-boredom-can-help-solve-murders/

* "How to Become Invisible:" http://www.medievalists.net/2018/06/how-to-become-invisible/

* A fashion show in Spain where they have men from the nation Ballet Company dance the collection instead of models walk it. It is mesmerizing! There is a man doing a stylized matador dance! There are ridiculously sexy men in suits doing a Flamenco inspired group dance! Why is tins not generally a Thing? I'd love watching fashion week dance routines instead of boring catwalks:

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* I managed to get a few hours of sleep which was not nearly enough, but very much better than no sleep. Squirrel's car wouldn't go, so we couldn't take it. It turned out to be just as well. a Squirrel friend came over and it turns out to be something he can fix tomorrow himself. I made it exactly on time, as it they were unlocking the doors as I pulled in. They estimated an hour when they figured in cooling time so they wouldn't burn themselves. The actual work of cutting a new cable etc. and installing it was half an hour which sounds right given the car's anatomy. I had tea in their waiting room then went and joined the line just in time to catch a bench spot sitting down. I got the last open spot when they came with the Car, so that too was a win. The fix it price was under estimate, but not by much. I scraped it together, but the insurance auto-draw is now imperiled as well as a bill not paid to make it work. I'll check when things clear to see how bad, but my current shortage is likely in the 120.00 range. Part of that is legitimately my fault for buying... was it toilet paper, meds, and litter? at the beginning of the month. I remember the meds were extra high as I had to buy a sliding scale thing on top of the covered and small copay things. the sliding scale thing was a 6ish month supply, but one has to buy it all at once since it's a tube instead of pills or ampules. I'm going try to get it together to set up an auction over the weekend. I'm far too tired to do it properly today and tomorrow will be the same.

Anyway, I made copies of some useful lineage charts at the library before returning Margaret of York, luckily they fit on two legal sized pages. I got food away, messed with the garden, and a tank cleaned before it got too hot to move about much. I made good progress on the big box of late '90's Vertigos before I reached the "I can't stand another minute point. I filled up a the dinner meds organizer with a month's worth of doses. First meal ended up being bread and the last of the snack nuts as it was too hot and I was too tired by that point to make anything. I feel like I did pretty well for three hours of sleep in the unkindest season as far as my body is concerned.

Want to chip in? Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion

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

* Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is doing a fundraiser for legal defense of refugee children in ICE detention. https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/deliver-them-from-the-hands-of-the-wicked/

* 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

This has a call script to help you talk your Republican Senator into voting for the Keep Families Together Act: http://rockinhamburger.tumblr.com/post/175022988673/captacorn-marvelsmostwanted-heres-a-call

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* 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? Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* "North Korea drops withdrawal of US forces as condition of denuclearization, Moon says:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/19/asia/north-korea-us-forces-korean-peninsula-intl/index.html

* "California officials say Pentagon has confirmed National Guard funding despite Trump threat:" http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-with-one-tweet-trump-appears-to-scrap-1524156556-htmlstory.html

* "Appeals court rules against Trump policy punishing sanctuary cities:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/19/appeals-court-ruling-trump-sanctuary-cities-537823

* "Judge rules against Trump administration in teen pregnancy prevention case:" http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/383996-judge-rules-trump-administrations-cut-to-teen-pregnancy-prevention-program

* "Andrew McCabe’s criminal referral, explained:" https://www.vox.com/2018/4/19/17257954/andrew-mccabe-criminal-referral

* "Cohen drops libel suits against BuzzFeed, Fusion GPS:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/19/michael-cohen-drops-buzzfeed-fusion-lawsuit-537327

* "Rudy Giuliani is joining President Trump's personal legal team for the Mueller probe:" https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/19/rudy-giuliani-is-joining-president-trumps-personal-legal-team-for-the-mueller-probe.html

* "Comey memos immediately leaked after FBI delivers to Congress:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/comey-memos-immediately-leaked-after-fbi-delivers-to-congress-1215154243794

* "Comey: Trump said he talked about beauty of hookers with Putin:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-putin-talked-comparative-beauty-of-hookers-in-phone-call-1215261251626

* "GOP Rep.: Mueller shouldn't be fired:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/gop-rep-mueller-shouldn-t-be-fired-1215141955892

* Cynthia Nixon Isn't Just Running To Make A Point":"

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* "This Parkland teacher left his gun in a public bathroom. It was loaded, BSO says.:" http://www.miamiherald.com/news/article208653029.html

* "Man Shoots Self In Foot At Macomb Township Kroger:" https://wwjnews.radio.com/articles/man-shoots-self-foot-macomb-township-kroger

* I have said all along that arming teachers flat out isn't safe, simply because there is usually one adult (or two if you have enough children with disabilities) most of the time in a room with 32-38 children. Those children developmentally suck at things like grasping their own mortality or long term cause and effect relationships. Add to this that odds are some portion of the kids in your room will have things like FAE/FAS or other issues that make them super impulsive and completely unable to think beyond "Wouldn't it be funny if...." It's not safe. You, the adult, are in a usually overcrowded environment, squeezing between pods, trying to help as many kids as possible while nipping trouble in the bud. You are incredibly busy; your attention over stretched. One of them is going to grab that gun, because it would be funny, because they really don't plan much beyond the next minute, because they are curious, because they are having a shitty day and the bully behind them won't stop poking them in the back of the neck with a pencil, or to see if they can, or one of a million other reasons. Lock it up, one of the little buggers will find a way just to see if they can, or because they are angry or scared or.... Seriously, one of they will watch for the combination if it's a combination lock. Several of them will know how to pick locks above a certain age, or if not they will find the key and try it just to see if it's a key lock. It's not safe, beyond the issues of racism on the part of the armed adults, well documented since we started putting cops in schools. School cops arrest students of colour for ordinary stupid shit they ought to get detention for because racism. It's obvious what happens if you arm the teachers and give them the same license to randomly shoot unarmed children we insist on giving cops because systemic societal racism. Kids just like my likeable but frequently foolish former students will die instead of ending up on the bench outside of the Principal's office. I'm glad no one was hurt this time, but more guns means more accidents. So let's not. "Third-grader pulls trigger on Maplewood cop’s gun, firing a shot:" https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/05/maplewood-police-officers-gun-fires-at-school-no-injuries-reported/

* Why Minimum Wage needs to be a Living wage: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/173091645677/reagan-was-a-horrible-president

* How enthusiastically pro-Pedophilia is the Republican Mainstream? Very, it turns out. "Kentucky Republicans kill bill to limit child marriage because parents should have right to marry off kids:" https://www.rawstory.com/2018/03/kentucky-republicans-kill-bill-limit-child-marriage-parents-right-marry-off-kids/

* "That Is Not What ‘Lovesick’ Is:" https://wonkette.com/631612/that-is-not-what-lovesick-is

* "John W. Jones: The Runaway Slave Who Buried Nearly 3000 Confederate Soldiers:" http://mentalfloss.com/article/531737/john-w-jones-runaway-slave-who-buried-nearly-3000-confederate-soldiers

* "Hans Asperger aided and supported Nazi programme, study says:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/19/hans-asperger-aided-and-supported-nazi-programme-study-says

* "No criminal charges in Prince's death, attorney says:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/19/us/prince-death-investigation/index.html

* "This Story About an Offspring Drummer Turned Ob-gyn Has Everything:" https://www.thecut.com/2018/03/offspring-ob-gyn-james-lilja-saves-juror.html

* I have chills. "James Monroe Iglehart performs "Satisfied" with Javier Muñoz and Lexi Lawson from HAMILTON:"

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* "A Series of Gunfortunate Events:"

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* TW: Sexual Assault. "Thandie Newton - Playing a Formidable Android on "Westworld":"

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* "Meet the Parents Cold Open - SNL:"

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* "Not-Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Went To North Korea:"

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* "Nikki Haley Is Standing Up To Trump And Russia:"

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* "Alan Cumming Performs 'Instinct: The Musical':"

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* "Alan Cumming Brings Gay Star Power to Prime-Time TV With 'Instinct':" https://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2018/3/19/alan-cumming-brings-gay-star-power-prime-time-tv-instinct

* "The Real Intros of Reality Hills - SNL:"

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* "Weekend Update: Laura Ingraham - SNL:"

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* I know intellectually how dangerous and difficult syncro skating is. I've seen the skaters in their casts in the kiss and cry. I've seen people get really injured in competition. I still find it weirdly relaxing to watch, much in the way watching fish swim around is relaxing. It's pretty and there's something mesmerizing about the changing figures. I wish they'd broadcast it more. All CBUT gives me is Worlds at end of season, not even Canadian Nationals, and as far as I can tell US stations flat out ignore it. I wish people liked it enough that I could actually watch it sufficiently to get a real handle on the technicals. Also, I unironically adore Marigold IceUnity. I just do.

* I can't put into words why I adore Sandra Oh's Eve Polastri in Killing Eve, but I do. I feel like this is a character I've never seen in media before, but I've met people like in real life, if that makes sense. I want to watch more of her. I smile, just thinking that this show exists.

* Rebels on Pointe delights me.

* I am doing National Poetry Month again this year, but I'm confining it to Tumblr on the grounds of tired. What the poems I selected? Five or so should turn up daily over here if you want to look them over: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/tagged/Poem

* I used all my money on housing and insurance last month, and this month it's all went to housing and car things. I need the car to get around as I am disabled. I need to raise about $400 to stay afloat. If you'd like to chip in: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

* Six Days left, two no bid as of this writing. Ebay BPALs for sale:

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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* Help fight for Net Neutrality restoration: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/170010496350/democrats-are-just-one-vote-shy-of-restoring-net

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

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* "Why is Nigeria Experiencing a Record-High Outbreak of Lassa Fever?:" https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/02/nigeria-lassa-fever-outbreak-emerging-diseases/554528/

* "Trump’s Lawyer: It’s Time to End the Mueller Probe:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-lawyer-its-time-to-fire-robert-mueller

* "Sources contradict Sessions' testimony he opposed Russia...:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia-sessions-exclusive/exclusive-sources-contradict-sessions-testimony-he-opposed-russia-outreach-idUSKBN1GU0NC

* "McCabe gave interview, memos to Mueller:" https://www.axios.com/source-mccabe-gave-memos-interview-to-mueller-2c378d87-d76c-436c-8499-a628da414a4e.html

* "Gowdy to Trump: ‘When you are innocent … act like it’:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/18/gowdy-trump-mueller-probe-469910

* "Mueller witness was convicted on child porn charge:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/16/george-nader-child-porn-467776

* "Digesting Felix Sater's conversation with Chris Hayes:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/digesting-felix-sater-s-conversation-with-chris-hayes-1189952067945

* "White House weighs rehiring fired Trump aide McEntee:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/17/john-mcentee-white-house-return-trump-468674

* "N.Y. Attorney General to Meet With Tenants About Kushner Report:" https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-19/n-y-attorney-general-to-meet-with-tenants-about-kushner-report

* This is Gwyd's complete lack of surprise. "Border wall Dreamers deal implodes:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/19/border-wall-democrats-respond-470687

* "Sex and the City’s Cynthia Nixon Is Running for Governor of New York:" https://slate.com/culture/2018/03/sex-and-the-citys-cynthia-nixon-is-running-for-governor-of-new-york.html

* "Supreme Court Delivers Blow To Republicans, Declines To Take Up Pa. Redistricting:" https://www.npr.org/2018/03/19/594993409/supreme-court-delivers-blow-to-republicans-declines-to-take-up-pa-redistricting

* "50 million Facebook profiles harvested for Cambridge Analytica in major data breach:" https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/mar/17/cambridge-analytica-facebook-influence-us-election

* "Ted Cruz under fire in Cambridge Analytica scandal; firm targeted voters with data from 50M Facebook users:" https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2018/03/19/ted-cruz-fire-cambridge-analytica-scandal-firm-targeted-voters-data-50m-facebook-users

* "Trump’s election consultants filmed saying they use bribes and sex workers to entrap politicians:" https://www.channel4.com/news/cambridge-analytica-revealed-trumps-election-consultants-filmed-saying-they-use-bribes-and-sex-workers-to-entrap-politicians-investigation

* "Cambridge Analytica scandal rocks already rattled Trump world:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/cambridge-analytica-scandal-rocks-already-rattled-trump-world-1190020675802?playlist=associated

* "Democrats seek tech company probe as part of election protection:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/democrats-seek-tech-company-probe-as-part-of-election-protection-1190024771564?playlist=associated

* "Mitch Landrieu - Confronting Confederate Myths with "In the Shadow of Statues" - Extended Interview:"

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* "4th blast in Austin leads police to believe a 'serial bomber' is on the loose:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/19/us/austin-explosions/index.html

* Warning: Photo of Dead Person inside. "Inside a Broken Police Department in Flint, Michigan:" https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/inside-a-broken-police-department-in-flint-michigan

* "Cambridge Analytica's Super-Shady Data Grab:"

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* "Trump Fires Andrew McCabe as Robert Mueller Closes In:"

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* "Vladimir Putin's Totally Unshocking Electoral Win :"

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* "Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin - Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves:"

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* "Aretha Franklin - Respect:"

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* "Chicago - When You're Good to Mama:"

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* I left much later than I meant to this morning, as the cats were rather insistent and the car was dead again. I roused Squirrel and he kindly lent me his sponge braked behemoth and the last of his gas to see if we could sort out my tooth. It was not quite as alarming as it look when I had a mouth full of grit an three bits of resin filling in my hand, but it was bad enough to need repair. Two very nice ladies worked at it, the dentist doing lots of delicate work in between her explorations. I suspect from the shape it still isn't quite right, but she clearly got the bit that was causing the nerve to light up all the way to the ear. I was on empty by the time I got to the dentist, which made the drive home extra exciting on top of the brake issue, but I made it. This meant, of course no library, no forage, and no trip to get a bit of sandwich cheddar from the grocery near forage. Instead I came home, did a bit of neatening and weeding in the garden and went to bed to sleep off the Novocaine.

As I hadn't been able to nap before dentist, despite a good effort, I ended up reading the first half of the stunningly good Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson. Seriously, this thing is mesmerizing. 400+ years at least in the future, in pyramid city in what had once been Brazil, a young artist, her best friend, and his boyfriend, who isa Summer King from the poorest part of the city plot art and subversion all tangled up together. More like this please.

* For the record, the Alina Cojocaru Giselle blew me away. Her miming and face acting pretty much ripped my heart out, and her dancing was perfection: light and warm in the sunlit bits, heartbreaking in the mad scene, ethereal in the second act. I could not have asked for more. Giselle is Hard, and to make something so difficult requiring such an extreme level of control look weightless and disembodied? I have no words.

It is this one if you are curious: https://www.amazon.com/Giselle-Alina-Cojocaru/dp/B001E08TDA

* I used all my money on housing and insurance this month. I need to raise 200-240 for the other bills, so it's ebay time. 2ish days left: https://www.ebay.com/sch/lethran/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

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* ToS: Season 2 Rewatch:

- 2.10 :

* TNG: Season 6 Rewatch:

- 6.16-6.17 Birthright:

* Star Trek, The Animated Series:

- 1.11

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* Next Thursday, 6pm
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Amians, Marseilles, Lisbon, MCR - I'm Not Okay

Camillo puts his hand on Tybalt's free hand while he speaks, listening quietly, ultimately nodding. "I will go with you one day if you wish," he says. "But I will not know what to say to anyone."

Tybalt brushes his lips against his cheekbone, "It will be fine, Luv. I would not take you even in Summer if I thought it wouldn't be." He kisses him again, soft and melting. After, fingers still twined with his Lemen's, he starts to follow the trail again, more careful of sleepy serpents this time.

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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* Help fight for Net Neutrality restoration: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/170010496350/democrats-are-just-one-vote-shy-of-restoring-net

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

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* TW: Blood. "Week in pictures: From Holi to Yemen air strikes:" https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/week-pictures-holi-yemen-air-strikes-180302084232570.html

* "Aid Group Pulls Out Of Nigerian Town Following Deadly Suspected Boko Haram Attack:" https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/03/03/590550649/aid-group-pulls-out-of-nigerian-town-following-deadly-suspected-boko-haram-attac

* "Al Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for Burkina Faso attacks:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-burkina-security-responsibility/al-qaeda-affiliate-claims-responsibility-for-burkina-faso-attacks-idUSKCN1GF0PX

* TW: Rape, Pedophilia "French man admits 'about 40' rapes and sexual assaults going back decades:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/01/france-40-rapes-sexual-assaults-pont-sur-sambre

* Well this is terrifying. "Italy goes to the polls after divisive election campaign:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/04/italy-goes-to-polls-divisive-election-campaign-berlusconi

* "Measles cases rise six-fold in Italy as populists pledge to scrap compulsory vaccines:" https://www.thelocal.it/20180126/measles-cases-increased-almost-six-fold-in-2017-as-two-parties-pledge-to-abolish-compulsory-vaccines

* "He Predicted The 2016 Fake News Crisis. Now He's Worried About An Information Apocalypse.:" https://www.buzzfeed.com/charliewarzel/the-terrifying-future-of-fake-news?utm_term=.sq0P7V0eA#.xsvYDLndz

* "What Putin Really Wants:" https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/01/putins-game/546548/

* The new Medicaid Rule will kill people: http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/171510380335/trump-officials-move-to-allow-medicaid-work

* "Contempt for Court:" https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/contempt-for-court/553046/

* "How the Republicans rigged Congress — new documents reveal an untold story:" https://www.salon.com/2018/02/06/how-the-republicans-rigged-congress-and-poisoned-our-politics/

* "The Content of the G.O.P.’s Character:" https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/19/opinion/gop-character-bad-faith.html

* "Republicans Have Lost Touch With Blue America:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/republicans-have-lost-touch-with-blue-america

* "Georgia, here we go again. This time it's the NRA.:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/03/opinions/delta-tax-break-cut-bad-for-georgia-opinion-moore/index.html

* "GA Lt. Governor Reveals Who He Really Represents - The NRA:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2018/03/ga-lt-governor-reveals-who-he-really.html

* "Robert Reich: The poor are being barred from voting. And that’s unconstitutional:" http://www.newsweek.com/robert-reich-poor-are-being-barred-voting-and-thats-unconstitutional-718117

* "Number 6 -Rest In Power and Peace Phylicia Mitchell:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2018/03/number-6-rest-in-power-and-peace.html

* "Phillip Aronoff Peddles Transphobia On The TX 29 Campaign Trail:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2018/03/philip-aronoff-peddles-transphobia-on.html

* "Sergei Polunin | The Talks:" http://the-talks.com/interview/sergei-polunin/

* "Presidential Address Cold Open - SNL:"

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* The Imperial couple.: gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/171544147526/the-imperial-couple

* "Sunday Sweets Celebrates Kids' Movies:" http://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2018/3/4/sunday-sweets-celebrates-kids-movies.html

* "We’re Ready:" http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/171492121645/were-ready

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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* Help fight for Net Neutrality restoration: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/170010496350/democrats-are-just-one-vote-shy-of-restoring-net

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

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com,
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* "Cyber chief says he hasn’t received orders from Trump to disrupt Russian cyberattacks targeting elections:" http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/375784-nsa-director-says-he-hasnt-receive-orders-from-trump-to-disrupt-russian

* "When Jeff Sessions finally called Trump's bluff:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/01/politics/jeff-sessions-donald-trump-white-house/index.html

* "US ambassador to Mexico resigns amid strained relations:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/01/us-ambassador-to-mexico-resigns-amid-strained-relations

* "Kelly, McMaster could soon resign over friction with Trump:" http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/375223-reuters-kelly-mcmaster-could-soon-resign-over-friction-with-trump

* Things that make me go hmmmmm... "Ex-Trump adviser sold $31m in shares days before president announced steel tariffs:" https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/mar/02/carl-icahn-shares-sell-trump-steel-tariffs-announcement-timing

* "West Virginia Teacher Strike Heads Into Uncharted Territory:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/west-virginia-teacher-strike-heads-continue_us_5a985525e4b0a0ba4ad15421

* Re: Dick's sporting Goods: http://butlerbookbinding.tumblr.com/post/171472366369/wretchedor30-kialessa-odinsblog-the-list-of

* "Trump's abortion policy sheds light on ad hoc decision-making:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/28/abortion-policy-trump-administration-372452v

* "In Nairobi’s Largest Slum, These Young Ballerinas Dream Big:" https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2018/february/youth-ballet-dancers-nairobi-kibera-slum/

* Today was the best cat day. i’d taken the good meds cocktail in hopes of avoiding a repeat of yesterday, so a slow getting up was in the cards anyway. The last week or so she’s established a pattern of waiting until I roll over between 8 an 9, and coming for a shr pet. Then later when I’m reading, she comes for a much longer pet. Twice recently, she dosed off during the pet, but she doesn’t really sleep, sleep, if that makes sense. Today Tavy was in the leg mest at reading time so she curled up on my stomach and went to sleep for real. Eventually she woke, stretched so her head was just below my collar bone, flung an arm on my shoulder and went to sleep for a couple of hours with her feet hanging off the top of my upper thigh. Long cat is loooong when she stretches instead of hunching. Periodically her sneezes would wake her, and I’d pet her back to sleep. Livia finally trusts me! Eventually Tavy woke up, sat on us both to groom her head then curled up on up both for another nap. Cat achievement unlocked! This is why I love having a clowder. I ended up reading three quarters of a Faith hunter book as the last thing I wanted o do was discourage this behavior. Eventually she had a sneezing fit that called cuddle time to an end and they had their snack and went off to do cat things so I could get dressed. Then Tavy wanted his customary leg tent solo pet, so that pretty much ate my afternoon and evening. I have made the provision run Toorrow’s Problem instead of today’s. It was worth it.

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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* Help fight for Net Neutrality restoration: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/170010496350/democrats-are-just-one-vote-shy-of-restoring-net

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

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* Re: The Putin New Nukes thing? I am old enough to remember the announcement of the Star Wars missile defense system under Ronald Reagan. It's 2018 and it still doesn't work anything close to the way it was claimed it would. (Yes, they do have missiles that theoretically can shoot down missiles, but the success rte on it is extremely low and not something I'd bet my life on). A theoretical future weapon introduced with recycled graphics by Putin looks a lot like Cold War posturing to me, likely designed for the extremely credulous, perhaps 45, who is so ignorant he thinks the missile defense system on the Korean border will really be able to save Seoul if he starts a nuclear war with North Korea for fun and/or ratings. Just saying. I have no special insider knowledge, but my advice is it's far too soon to panic on this one.

* "Shot journalist 'was investigating Slovakian links to Italian mafia':" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/28/slovakian-journalist-was-investigating-political-links-to-italian-mafia

* Re: 45's Gun Reform promises. These sound an awful lot like the lies he told about DACA so I'm not holding my breath.

* "Skepticism reigns about putting Trump's pilot in charge of FAA:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/26/trump-pilot-faa-post-skepticism-366199

* "Carson wants to cancel $31,000 furniture order:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/01/politics/carson-dining-room-canceled/index.html

* "Trump nominee for Indian Health Service withdraws name from consideration:" http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/374939-trump-nominee-for-indian-health-service-withdraws-name-from

* Seriously, Folks: make sure you are registered. Vote in the Primaries. Turn up in November for the Midterm. We have a chance to turn this around, but you have to show up. Vote in every race on the ballot, from Senate on down to school board and sheriff. This is your chance to save this country. "Democrats just flipped 2 state legislative seats in Connecticut and New Hampshire:" https://www.vox.com/2018/2/27/17060358/new-hampshire-special-election-results

* "Missouri governor’s scandal is a cautionary tale:" https://www.denverpost.com/2018/02/28/missouri-governors-scandal-is-a-cautionary-tale/

* "Mona Charen Faced With Jeers At CPAC For Criticizing "Hypocrisy" Over Trump, Roy Moore Allegations:" https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2018/02/25/mona_charen_faced_with_jeers_at_cpac_for_criticizing_hypocrisy_over_trump_roy_moore_allegations.html

* "How the Trump administration tries to stop undocumented teens from getting abortions:" https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/xw5kvz/exclusive-how-the-trump-administration-tries-to-stop-undocumented-teens-from-getting-abortions

* An off duty cop murdered her baby because he felt like driving recklessly at 94 miles an hour, but she's black so they arrested her for murder. The calculated cruely of it takes my breath away. "Mother of baby killed in Baton Rouge crash involving off-duty cop arrested for failing to secure child seat:" http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_7ee096a6-1c03-11e8-ba78-839ee2f97bea.html

* "Parkland Shooter’s Rifle Magazines Were Etched With Swastikas:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/parkland-shooter-swastikas_us_5a96a5c4e4b09c872bafe4af

* O.o "Baftas 2018 Opening Cirque de Soleil 'The Shape of Water':"

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* I am stupid with pain today, so postings may not be up to snuff. My apologies.

Tavy is enough recovered from his cold to be picking fights, including on the computer. Livia is ill enough that she is only eating normal size portions for a cat instead of kaiju portions and has sneezing fits, which seem to distress tavy more than they do her. No sign of fever. She’s well enough to play tag, hunt bugs, and beat up the busy box for treats. I have hopes it won’t hit her as hard as it did him. Likely I’ll know tomorrow how bad she will get it.

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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* Help fight for Net Neutrality restoration: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/170010496350/democrats-are-just-one-vote-shy-of-restoring-net

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

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* They didn’t bother to install sprinklers. In a recently built HOSPITAL. "Dozens die in South Korea hospital fire:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42828023

* "'We will never abandon our homes':" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42835138

* "Kurds call on Syria for help against Turks:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42826253

* This is so cartoonishly evil in racist it feels like an onion article, but he really IS that racist and evil. "First Fleet 'good' for Indigenous Australians, Tony Abbott says:" http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/first-fleet-good-for-indigenous-australians-tony-abbott-says-20180121-h0lyzc.html

* "Billionaires Earned Enough Money in 2017 to End Extreme Poverty Seven Times Over, Report Says:" http://www.newsweek.com/billionaires-money-end-poverty-report-786675

* "Trump Booed At Davos For Criticizing 'Fake' Media:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-davos-booed_us_5a6b2f2ce4b0ddb658c5abaa

* "Trump to ask for $716 billion in defense spending in 2019 budget: U.S.:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-budget-defense/trump-to-ask-for-716-billion-in-defense-spending-in-2019-budget-u-s-officials-idUSKBN1FF2HU

* "N.Y., Minnesota sue Trump admin to block healthcare funding cuts:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-funding/n-y-minnesota-sue-trump-admin-to-block-healthcare-funding-cuts-idUSKBN1FF258

* "Trump wanted to fire Mueller in June but backed down:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-wanted-fire-mueller-june-backed-down-reports-n841206

* "Mueller Almost Done With Obstruction Part of Trump Probe, Sources Say:" https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-25/mueller-said-to-be-near-end-of-obstruction-part-of-trump-probe

* "Frustrated State Department employees hire attorneys, charging 'political retribution':" https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/26/politics/state-department-employees-hire-attorneys-political-retribution/index.html

* "Schumer rejects Trump’s immigration proposal:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/26/trump-immigration-proposal-chuck-schumer-371139

* "Betsy DeVos is being sued for rolling back campus protections for sexual assault victims:" https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/01/betsy-devos-is-being-sued-for-rolling-back-campus-protections-for-sexual-assault-victims/

* TW: Sexual Assault. "Billionaire Steve Wynn accused of sexual misconduct by dozens:" http://abcnews.go.com/US/billionaire-steve-wynn-accused-sexual-misconduct-dozens-report/story?id=52638341

* "Rep. Patrick Meehan will not seek re-election:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/25/politics/patrick-meehan-not-seek-reelection/index.html

* "The Two Layers of the Hillary Clinton Story:" http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a15896261/hillary-clinton-sexual-harassment-2008/

* TW: Sexual Harassment "Jagmeet Singh: Presumption Of Innocence Is ‘Strictly’ For Courts:" http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/01/25/jagmeet-singh-presumption-of-innocence-is-strictly-for-courts_a_23343799/

* TW: Sexual Assault "Men Only: Inside the charity fundraiser where hostesses are put on show:" https://www.ft.com/content/075d679e-0033-11e8-9650-9c0ad2d7c5b5

* TW: Pedophilia. It looks like they are going to stop forcing them to train at the Rape ranch too. "USA Gymnastics board announce resignations:" http://www.espn.com/olympics/gymnastics/story/_/id/22226966/full-usa-gymnastics-board-directors-resign

* "ICE is about to start tracking license plates across the US:" https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/26/16932350/ice-immigration-customs-license-plate-recognition-contract-vigilant-solutions

* "Ongoing revelations from Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force trial:" http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-gun-trace-task-force-gttf-testimony-highlights-20180126-story.html

* "How a corrupt Baltimore police task force tainted thousands of cases:" https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/mbpzx8/how-a-corrupt-baltimore-police-task-force-tainted-thousands-of-cases

* The bit with the LGBTQIA+ church fighting the discrimination law is beautiful. "Love and Hate in the Deep South: HATE THY NEIGHBOR:"

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* "British Labour Party Continues Trans Supportive Shortlist Policy:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2018/01/british-labour-party-continues-trans.html

* "The snarling war between cattle ranchers and conservationists over wolves:" https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/59wv3k/the-war-between-cattle-ranchers-and-conservationists-over-wolves

* "Is There A Ticking Time Bomb Under The Arctic?:" https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/01/24/575220206/is-there-a-ticking-time-bomb-under-the-arctic?utm_source=tumblr.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20180124

* "Lifelike again after 34,000 years, the world’s only baby woolly rhino:" http://siberiantimes.com/other/others/features/lifelike-again-after-34000-years-the-worlds-only-baby-woolly-rhino/

* Tatiana Udalenkova interview: http://melmoth.blog/post/170173958693/tatiana-udalenkova-interview-please-read

* Training cats to recognize no conflict zones is hard, as unlike most of the things I train cats to do, it's going against the grain of instinct instead of tweaking a behavior they already have or getting them do do a thing they already do on command. It's also a complex thing they individually have to work out through trial and error. It is a slow process, like water eroding stone. They are still figuring out the rules, which Tavy very much doesn't want to follow. Livia has just worked out that if she wants a solo nap or she's had enough playing and/or grooming, if she moves up close to me on the bed while I'm awake I will discourage, distract, and if necessary remove Tavy, just like I do when she's having her desk nap. Tavy is pretty sure I object to him hassling her in those spaces even though he appears to be allowed to be in those spaces, which he finds baffling. Still, he's attempting both stealth attacks and alarming sudden pounces, both of which seem to end him being ejected from the desk or bed. For new complex rules, always a little time, but I think we are getting there.

* Pockets are a Feminist issue: http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/170155237860/animatedamerican-ms-demeanor-argumate

* Tyrion and Tywin: http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/170018191572/what-did-you-mean-by-tyrion-has-to-vitally-claim

* "The Librarians, Season 4, Episode 9: A Town Called Feud:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/01/the-librarians-season-4-episode-9-town.html

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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* Help fight for Net Neutrality restoration: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/170010496350/democrats-are-just-one-vote-shy-of-restoring-net

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

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* "Mob-tied Trump partner gets special treatment:"

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* "Pruitt drives out EPA staff, hires buddy:"

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* "Russia probe shows no sign of stopping in 2018:"

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* "GOP works to smear witnesses against Trump:"

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* "New Poll: Only 24% think GOP tax plan is good idea:"

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* Yes, it's tumblr but it does a good job explaining the reasons for the Plague Doctor outfits in an accurate and pithy way: http://lettersfromtitan.tumblr.com/post/168757574455/koiotchka-scriptmedic-fvckthisreality#notes

* "Glee - Let It Snow:"

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* "The Drunken Mattress (1906) - Dir. Alice Guy:"

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* "Serpentine Dance by Lina Esbrard (1902) by Alice Guy:"

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* Last night there were so many reboots, one 15 minutes after the previous one, that i was able to to most of the bureaucracy while I waited, by small stages. I need Squirrel to print out a thing, and Wednesday, I need to drive to the back of beyond in search of a piece of paper from an office that moved somewhere significantly less convenient in the last year. Bonus points for them refusing to do normal business hours which means I will likely be doing this hallway through my sleep cycle. Sigh. Saturday I stayed up to hit a thing I needed to do at a place open 9-1 hence my being missing all evening.

Right before bed Tavy wanted to do a thing he used to do when he was small. I explained to him that he was no longer a Tiny Terror, but a Full Sized Terror. He was insistent, however, and luckily, despite him being approximately twice the weight, he did not break anything, though he discovered that it wasn't fun anymore, him being the wrong size now, poor wee button. Today is the kind of day where if I stop moving a sedimentary layer of cat(s) accreted, usually for naps and/or pets, but I've had to kick them off twice for fighting. They also kept coming to stare soulfully at me as I cooked. Yes, this is a normal cat activity, but I'm a vegetarian and spaghetti with red sauce and a veg side dish is not the sort of thing that generally interests cats. I one of the gaps, when i came to sit down I discovered the kibble bowl had been over turned in frustration after being emptied. Ah! They all lost interest once they'd eaten.

* "Top Five Favorite Fandomental Films of 2017:" https://www.thefandomentals.com/top-five-favorite-fandomental-films-of-2017/

* "The Librarians, Season 4, Episode 3: And the Christmas Thief :" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2017/12/the-librarians-season-4-episode-3-and.html

* "The Librarians, Season 4, Episode 4: And the Silver Screen:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2017/12/the-librarians-season-4-episode-4-and.html

* Props to Superstition for having four woman sit in a room discussing abortion with different opinions and experiences, and for having the woman who had chosen to have one insist it was the right decision for her. When was the last time any US drama had an adult conversation between women about reproductive choices?

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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

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

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386

* Resistance links for the tax cuts for the rich: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/166977878817/fullhalalalchemist-the-gop-is-aiming-for-a-65vc

* Scripts for resisting the Tax Bill: https://laughingacademy.tumblr.com/post/168175070608/the-tax-bill-just-passed-the-senate-heres-what

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
gwydion: (Default)
* "No escaping Big Brother in China:" http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-china-42248056/in-your-face-china-s-all-seeing-state

* "Russia begins troop withdrawal from Syria:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42307365

* "The housemaid's tale: I ate dog food to survive:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-41857444

* "Thousands of Romanians protest against proposed judicial reforms:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-romania-protests/thousands-of-romanians-protest-against-proposed-judicial-reforms-idUSKBN1E40TF

* "Palestinian President Says U.S. No Longer Qualified To Broker Peace Talks:" https://www.npr.org/2017/12/08/569468916/palestinian-president-says-u-s-no-longer-qualified-to-broker-peace-talks?utm_source=tumblr.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=202908

* "France names winners of anti-Trump climate change grants:" http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/france-winners-anti-trump-climate-change-grants-51712285

* He's exaggerating the size of his "achievements" again. "Trump Takes Credit for Killing Hundreds of Regulations That Were Already Dead:" https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-12-11/trump-takes-credit-for-killing-hundreds-of-regulations-that-were-already-dead

* "'Piece of meat': Trump sexual misconduct accusers appear with Megyn Kelly on 'Today':" https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/12/11/trump-sexual-misconduct-accusers-megyn-kelly-today/939683001/

* "Two senators call for Trump's resignation over sexual assault, harassment allegations:" https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/11/politics/booker-merkley-trump-resignation/

* TW: Sexual Assault. "Nikki Haley Says 'We Should All Be Willing To Listen' To Trump Accusers:" https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/11/569866582/nikki-haley-says-we-should-all-be-willing-to-listen-to-trump-accusers

* "Don't Cower Before Authoritarians and Liars:" http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/dont-cower-before-authoritarians-and-liars

* "Schiff: Evidence of coordination between Trump campaign and Russia ‘pretty damning’:" http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/364177-schiff-evidence-of-coordination-between-trump-campaign-and-russia-pretty

* "As Russia probes progress, one name is missing: Bannon's:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/11/bannon-trump-russia-probe-288862

* "GOP looks to oust Mueller as probe heats up:"

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* "GOP tax bill protesters brave winter weather:"

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* "GOP lawmakers struggle to close gaps in tax plan:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/11/treasury-tax-cuts-republican-plan-217504

* "Nebraska RNC official resigns to protest support of Moore:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/11/nebraska-rnc-official-resigns-roy-moore-support-289308

* We missed you, Sir. "First on CNN: Obama tells Alabama voters to reject Roy Moore:" https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/11/politics/barack-obama-alabama-senate/index.html

* TW: Pedophilia. "How Trump came around to an accused child molester:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/11/roy-moore-trump-republicans-288769

* TW: Pedophilia. "Pro-Trump group has 12-year-old girl interview Roy Moore:" http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/364308-pro-trump-group-has-12-year-old-girl-interview-roy-moore

* TW: Pedophilia. "Congresswoman Moves To Protect Senate Pages From Accused Molester Roy Moore:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/roy-moore-senate-pages-gwen-moore_us_5a2eb4ffe4b0ce3b344473df

* TW: Pedophilia. "Did Roy Moore spend the final weekend of the campaign in Philly?:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/10/roy-moore-alabama-philadelphia-football-army-navy-288861

* TW: Pedophilia. "Commentary: Why Richard Shelby's rejection of Roy Moore isn't a very big deal:" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/commentary-why-richard-shelbys-rejection-of-roy-moore-isnt-a-very-big-deal/

* TW: Pedophilia. "'Maybe Putin is right': Roy Moore remark on same-sex marriage resurfaces:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/dec/09/roy-moore-praise-putin-russia-alabama

* "Russian propagandists are pushing for Roy Moore to win:" http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/12/russian-propagandists-are-pushing-for-roy-moore-to-win/#

* TW: Rape. "Former Grad Students: Our Professors Raped Us:" https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2017/12/07/years-later-women-find-their-voice-to-speak-out-against-sexual-misconduct-by-professors/

* TW: Pedophilia. "Virginia Man in Custody for Sexual Molestation of at Least 21 Haitian Children:" https://www.theroot.com/virginia-man-in-custody-for-sexual-molestation-of-at-le-1821163735

* "Franks’ immediate resignation puts monkey wrench into special election:" http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2017/12/10/franks-immediate-resignation-puts-monkey-wrench-into-special-election/

* "Police shoot more than twice as many Americans as previously understood:" https://news.vice.com/story/shot-by-cops

* Well, fuck. "Supreme Court refuses to hear LGBT workplace discrimination case:" http://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/364243-supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-lgbt-workplace-discrimination-case

* "Judge denies Trump request to delay transgender military enlistment:" http://thehill.com/policy/defense/364283-judge-denies-trump-request-to-delay-transgender-military-enlistment

* "Lawmaker Patted On Arm By Male Colleague Fears He Won't Be Seen As Straight Anymore:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/pennsylvania-daryl-metcalfe-arm-anti-gay_us_5a271668e4b0c21176268df5

* "New York explosion: Man detonates pipe bomb in 'attempted terrorist attack':" http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/11/us/new-york-possible-explosion-port-authority-subway/index.html

* "Trump’s Dismemberment of Bears Ears National Monument: Perspective From Indigenous Scholars:" Trump’s Dismemberment of Bears Ears National Monument: Perspective From Indigenous Scholars

* Be careful out there folks. "California wildfires have destroyed 1,000 structures ... and counting:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/11/us/california-wildfires/index.html

* "Ancient Egypt vs Daily hygiene habits:" https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/4/35325/Ancient-Egypt-vs-Daily-hygiene-habits

* "Two ancient Egyptian New Kingdom-era tombs opened at Luxor necropolis:" http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/283041/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Two-ancient-Egyptian-New-Kingdomera-tombs-opened-a.aspx

* "Qatar was closely connected to the world in early 19th century:" http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/07/12/2017/Qatar-was-closely-connected-to-the-world-in-early-19th-century

* "The Last Jedi Cast Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions:"

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* "The Imperial couple: Tavy on your left, Livia on your right. The weird mess at the bottom right is a combination of Tavy’s mesting box and his bed toy collection. The polka dot blanket is the one Livia came with. They spend a lot of time cuddle sleeping on there.: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/168448151297/the-imperial-couple-tavy-on-your-left-livia-on

* I had to give Tavy a time out for unnecessary roughness late last night, but things are more normal. She stayed in the bed when I got in. Alas, he made so much fuss she soon fled, but she half draped on me twice during my sleep and he didn't start any fights over it, so that's a win.

* Today I woke with the shakes (it's a chronic illness thing I've been "enjoying" since my teens), but after a half hour reset dragged myself out for forage anyway, barely making it in time. Errands were slow and exhausting and involved line cutting (I totally backed up the women ahead of me over her wtf on getting sharked by some guy who decided he was too important to wait in line) and the guy ahead of me at a Downtown intersection nearly got T-Boned by an asshole who decided he was too important to stop for stop signs. I did all the things though, including two phone bureaucracies.

I came home to a Gothmas prezzie from my sister which turned out to be a statue bust of a Vampire who kind of looks like our Dad, which makes a kind of sense. I have put him next to the Gothmas tree for now while I decide where he ought to go long term.

* "Z Nation, Season 4, Episode 11: Return to Mercy Labs:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2017/12/z-nation-season-4-episode-11-return-to.html

* "Not Being Inclusive Is Also A Political Choice:" http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2017/10/24/not-being-inclusive-is-also-a-political-choice/

* One of Us. "How My Little Toddler Girl Conquered a Haunted Funhouse :" http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/168434765935/how-my-little-toddler-girl-conquered-a-haunted

* This is beautiful! "Immortals, Long Cons, and the Building Fury of the Art History Department:" http://thedosianexplorer.tumblr.com/post/167726476910/immortals-long-cons-and-the-building-fury-of-the

* "Nureyev premieres in Moscow with director under house arrest:" https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/dec/10/nureyev-premiere-moscow-bolshoi-kirill-serebrennikov-house-arrest

* "Nureyev Libretto:" https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/performances/1025/libretto/


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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

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

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386


* Republicans are trying to kill library funding. Help us save the libraries. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/federallegislation/fight-for-libraries

* Resistance links for the tax cuts for the rich: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/166977878817/fullhalalalchemist-the-gop-is-aiming-for-a-65vc

* Scripts for resisting the Tax Bill: https://laughingacademy.tumblr.com/post/168175070608/the-tax-bill-just-passed-the-senate-heres-what

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
gwydion: (Default)
* "Israeli airstrikes kill two in Gaza as fallout from Trump decision continues:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/09/israeli-airstrikes-kill-two-in-gaza-as-fallout-from-trump-decision-continues

* "World leaders condemn Trump’s Jerusalem...:"

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* "Religious, political reasons behind Trump...:"

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* "Russian report confirms attack on US election:"

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* "Trump regard for Russia raised red flags:"

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* TW: Pedophilia. "Roy Moore: ‘Democratic party wins either..:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/trump-tells-alabama-voters-to-vote-for-roy-moore-1113120323615

* "White House schedules medical exam for Trump:"

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* "Nunes return would likely stifle Trump probe:"

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* "The plot to stop Special Counsel Robert Mueller:"

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* "Rep. Cummings: GOP is acting as defense counsel for Trump:"

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* "The GOP Has Officially Engineered a Children’s Health-Care Crisis:" http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/11/the-gop-has-engineered-a-childrens-health-care-crisis.html

* "Roy Moore Believes America Was Great During Slavery. Twitter Users Detonate.:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/roy-moore-slavery-twitter-response_us_5a29d45be4b069ec48ac1aae

* TW: Sexual Harassment "Congressional ethics roils both parties:"

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* "Terminally ill man confronts Flake on...:"

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* "Paul Ryan already eyeballing social safety...:"

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* TW: Sexual Harassment, Pedophilia. "GOP faces a reckoning on their sexual...:"

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* Trigger warning: Ableism, eugenics, medical abuse. Please expand this for more information. Why the Austistic community is boycotting this book. "#BoycottToSiri:"

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* "Protests, boycotts as Trump dedicates MS...:"

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* "Russia's delayed Nureyev ballet to test Kremlin tolerance:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-bolshoi-nureyev/russias-delayed-nureyev-ballet-to-test-kremlin-tolerance-idUSKBN1E30B0

* "The Uninhabitable Earth:" http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/07/climate-change-earth-too-hot-for-humans.html

* "Archaeologists Find First Venus Figurine in Croatia on Dugi Otok:" https://www.croatiaweek.com/archaeologists-find-first-venus-figurine-in-croatia-on-dugi-otok/

* "Adornments told about the culture of prehistoric people:" https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-11/lmsu-ata113017.php

* "How Himalayan rivers influenced ancient Indus civilization settlements:" https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171128112209.htm

* "I will slay my brother’s slayer.:" http://mostlydeadlanguages.tumblr.com/post/168190278018/i-will-slay-my-brothers-slayer-ktu-119

* "Traces of ancient Vietnamese found in archaeological relic in Gia Lai:" https://en.vietnamplus.vn/traces-of-ancient-vietnamese-found-in-archaeological-relic-in-gia-lai/122417.vnp

* "Scientists have discovered an Upper Paleolithic cave painting of a camel in the Ural Mountains:" https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-11/lmsu-shd112717.php

* "Prehistoric remains uncovered by archaeologists in Bury St Edmunds:" http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/prehistoric-remains-uncovered-by-archaeologists-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-5302606

* "The secret history of medieval street found in centre of Lincoln:" http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/secrets-revealed-after-hundreds-years-861058

* "Medieval bones and pottery dug up from Newcastle city centre street:" http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/ancient-newcastle-city-centre-rubbish-13979885

* TW: Sexual Assault. "Al Franken Said What We Were All Thinking in His Resignation Address:"

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* "In Other News: The GOP Loosens Gun Control, a Rabbit Is Rescued & A Reporter Claps Back - Uncensored:"

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* TW: Sexual Assault. I love how gentle he is with the kids struggling with some really difficult lines. "Visit with Santa Cold Open - SNL:"

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* "Weekend Update on Pizza Hut Delivering Alcohol - SNL:"

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* "Weekend Update on Trump Recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli Capital - SNL:"

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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

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

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386


* Republicans are trying to kill library funding. Help us save the libraries. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/federallegislation/fight-for-libraries

* Resistance links for the tax cuts for the rich: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/166977878817/fullhalalalchemist-the-gop-is-aiming-for-a-65vc

* Scripts for resisting the Tax Bill: https://laughingacademy.tumblr.com/post/168175070608/the-tax-bill-just-passed-the-senate-heres-what

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* A second conservative politician has taken steps to keep the mother of a toddler in Iranian prison instead of keeping quiet so she could come home quickly to her family so she could get treatment for what is very likely breast cancer, apparently for funsies in both cases. "Gove under fire over Nazanin comments:" http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-41960006

* They have been starving their soldiers for years. "North Korean soldier shot while defecting to South Korea:" https://www.axios.com/north-korean-defector-2509138802.html

* "‘White Europe’: 60,000 nationalists march on Poland’s independence day:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/12/white-europe-60000-nationalists-march-on-polands-independence-day

* "Trump sarcastically responds to Kim Jong Un:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/11/politics/north-korea-trump-asia-trip/index.html

* How stupid and incompetent is 45 claiming to be? Glad you asked. "Trump says he believes Putin's election meddling denials:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/11/politics/president-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-election-meddling/index.html

* "Trump careens off script on Russia after Putin meeting:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/11/trump-russia-putin-people-will-die-244801

* "CIA director stands by intel community assessment Russia meddled in election:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/11/politics/mike-pompeo-cia-donald-trump-white-house-russia-meddling/index.html

* "Sally Yates: Trump 'embraces Putin yet again' in 'unpatriotic' comments:" http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/359923-sally-yates-trump-is-shamelessly-unpatriotic-for-russian

* "George Papadopoulos told a senior Trump adviser he had an 'interesting message' from Russia — a day after learning of Clinton 'dirt':" http://www.businessinsider.com/george-papadopoulos-stephen-miller-trump-russia-clinton-2017-11

* "The Secret Correspondence Between Donald Trump Jr. and WikiLeaks:" https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/11/the-secret-correspondence-between-donald-trump-jr-and-wikileaks/545738/

* "Trump picks ex-pharma executive Azar to lead HHS:" https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/13/alex-azar-hhs-secretary-trump-244837

* Republicans are standing behind him. "Federal judge nominee fails to disclose wife's White House ties:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/13/politics/brett-talley-criticism/index.html

* TW: Pedophilia. How broadly pro-Pedophilia is the Republican Mainstream? Glad you asked. What is more mainstream than the RNC? "RNC still working with Roy Moore in Alabama:"

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* Alabama Republicans are so strongly pro-pedophilia that Roy Moore is even in the polls with his non-pedophile opponent, which really tells you a lot about evangelical Christian values.

* TW: Pedophila. Contains video of a survivor weeping as she recounts a violent attempted rape. "5th Woman Comes Forward With Assault Allegations Against Roy Moore:" https://www.npr.org/2017/11/13/563747648/mcconnell-calls-on-roy-moore-to-step-aside

* "Hari Kondabolu - Exposing "The Problem with Apu":"

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* I am deeply skeptical of facial reconstruction, but she sounds like an amazing woman in life. "Face of 'witch' who died before she could be burned for her 'crimes' is digitally reconstructed 300 years later:" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/31/face-witch-died-1704-digitally-reconstructed/

* "Archaeology at Salem says we’re thinking about witches and witch hunts all wrong:" http://www.newsweek.com/archaeology-salem-says-were-thinking-about-witches-and-witch-hunts-all-wrong-694200

* "Scurrilous manuscript that could have undone John Donne discovered:" https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/nov/03/scurrilous-manuscript-that-could-have-undone-john-donne-discovered

* "Being interested in a historical period does not mean you agree with what happened.:" http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/167478711987/skeleton-richard-cornbreadcrumbs

* "How the Right Politicized Roy Moore's Sexual Misconduct Allegations:"

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* "Trump Rounds Out an Embarrassing Trip to Asia:"

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* "Puerto Rico's Hurricane Recovery: A 10 out of 10:"

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* "Jose Calderon - A Marshall Plan for Puerto Rico:"

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* An old friend of mine wrote this. Is is M/M erotica and very well written. "The Price of His Kiss (City of Pantheons Book 1) - Kindle edition by Michaela Holland." https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077D1BZD9/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_vote_lft?ie=UTF8&voteInstanceId=R2OV7U4IHMAB3I&voteValue=1&csrfT=gNwdyESg68ekYMcJe8dSuAq5Ien9qNt2zqkVMuUAAAAJAAAAAFoKaKJyYXcAAAAA#R2OV7U4IHMAB3I&

* Whichever of you recommended Daughter of Mystery was terribly clever as it was exactly the sort of book that was wanted. I have passed the reccie on to multiple parties and am myself struggling to put the thing down. Seriously, brilliant suggestion.

* Man dances on mechanical Bull while stripping:

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

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

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

* Resistance links for the tax cuts for the rich: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/166977878817/fullhalalalchemist-the-gop-is-aiming-for-a-65vc

* Republicans are trying to kill library funding. Help us save the libraries. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/federallegislation/fight-for-libraries

* 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

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* "Court extends house arrest for Russian theater director:" http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/entertainment/court-extends-house-arrest-russian-theater-director-article-1.3569692

* "Modern Amazons: The Egyptian Village Run by Women:" https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/articles/2017/10/03/modern-amazons-the-egyptian-village-run-by-women

* "Pitched as Calming Force, John Kelly Instead Mirrors Boss’s Priorities:" https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/us/politics/trump-kelly.html

* "Mayor of San Juan: Cancel $300 million Whitefish Energy contract:"

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* "Uranium One: Joy Reid debunks fake news targeting Clinton:"

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* Please vote. We can’t afford to let them keep winning. "Virginia governor race: Ed Gillespie using Trump approach?:"

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* "Mother says Dracut group home shaved daughter’s head without permission:" http://whdh.com/news/mother-says-dracut-group-home-shaved-daughters-head-without-permission/

* "A Canadian student leader faces discipline for Facebook post blasting ‘white fragility’:" https://news.vice.com/story/a-canadian-student-leader-faces-discipline-for-blasting-white-fragility?utm_source=vicetwitterca

* "Number 21- RIP Stephanie Montez:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2017/10/number-21-rip-stephanie-montez.html

* Dude!!! "Saber-toothed Cats May Have Co-Existed With Modern Humans:" https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/saber-toothed-cats-may-have-co-existed-modern-humans-180965349/

* "Older Neandertal survived with a little help from his friends:" https://phys.org/news/2017-10-older-neandertal-survived-friends.html

* "The Guanches originated from North Africa, shows DNA:" https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-10/su-tgo102617.php

* "A diminutive woman — and a spy who defined courage:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-diminutive-woman--and-a-spy-who-defined-courage/2017/08/29/963343a2-8ccb-11e7-91d5-ab4e4bb76a3a_story.html?tid=hybrid_collaborative_2_na&utm_term=.b71790377217

* A Playlist tale of Terror: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/166937092407

* "Z Nation, Season 4, Episode 5: The Unknowns:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2017/10/z-nation-season-4-episode-5-unknowns.html

* "Sunday TREATS: Halloween!:" http://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2017/10/29/sunday-treats-halloween.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.

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* 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

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* "Russian Kaspersky anti-virus software eyed in serious NSA breach:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/russian-kaspersky-anti-virus-software-eyed-in-serious-nsa-breach-1064019523796

* "Trump signed law to help mentally ill get guns:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-signed-law-to-help-mentally-ill-get-guns-1064009283995

* How much does 45 want to deprive ordinary working people of affordable health care? 45 personally intervened to stop Iowa from stabilizing their market. This will drive prices up on purpose, an important Republican goal.

* "US Intelligence Unit Accused Of “Domestic Spying” On Americans’ Finances:" https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasonleopold/us-intelligence-unit-accused-of-illegally-spying-on?utm_term=.eqQnDn2NN#.nkYqkqXoo

* "New charter jet scandals rock Trump's cabinet:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/new-charter-jet-scandals-rock-trump-s-cabinet-1064724547960

* "Manafort looked to capitalize on Trump camp role with oligarch:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/manafort-looked-to-capitalize-on-trump-camp-role-with-oligarch-1064858691543

* "Exorbitant jet travel at taxpayer expense a Trump admin hallmark:"http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/exorbitant-jet-travel-at-taxpayer-expense-a-trump-admin-hallmark-1064831043860

* "John Kelly's personal cellphone was compromised, White House believes:" http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/05/john-kelly-cell-phone-compromised-243514

* "Trump Nominates a Coal Lobbyist to Be No. 2 at E.P.A.:" https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/05/climate/trump-epa-andrew-wheeler.html

* "Scoop: CIA director Pompeo considered to replace Tillerson:" https://www.axios.com/cia-director-pompeo-considered-to-replace-tillerson-2493643532.html

* I just spotted someone calling the Tillerson/45 dust up "Morongate." should I be amused or horrified that this is where we are in our national discourse?

* Republicans insist that calling for common sense and extremely popular gun reforms like universal background checks is forbidden because it's "politicizing a tragedy", but that politicizing a mass shooting to shut down debate, demonize people protesting the murder of innocent people, and to rob woman of the right to make their own medical decisions is somehow not a political act. I call bullshit!

* "Pro-life Rep. resigns after asking mistress to have abortion:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/pro-life-rep-resigns-after-asking-mistress-to-have-abortion-1063901251514

* "House GOP says Las Vegas massacre inspired them to crack down on reproductive rights:" https://thinkprogress.org/house-gop-shooting-reproductive-rights-56aa970278a8/

* "Lin-Manuel: Trump response to Puerto Rico 'jaw-dropping':" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/lin-manuel-trump-response-to-puerto-rico-jaw-dropping-1064747075653

* "Media accesses Puerto Rico roads FEMA won't drive with aid:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/media-accesses-puerto-rico-roads-fema-won-t-drive-with-aid-1064846915694

* "Ta-Nehisi Coates: The GOP 'has been playing with fire':" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/ta-nehisi-coates-the-gop-1064735811636

* "Here's How Breitbart And Milo Smuggled Nazi and White Nationalist Ideas Into The Mainstream:" https://www.buzzfeed.com/josephbernstein/heres-how-breitbart-and-milo-smuggled-white-nationalism?utm_term=.jcod4dlGG#.nfNbybmrr

* Inclusive Activism and Self Care: http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/166109602475/elodieunderglass-in-reference-to-this-post-in#notes

* "The Triumvirate Of Stupidity: Tillerson, Mattis And Mnuchin:"

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* "A Gun Regulation Analogy For All You Stoners:"

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* One of the things about being "That House" is that neighbors on walks slow down to look at my decorations, nearly always smiling, and in that twilight period between me turning on the lights and the full dark setting in, I often find myself looking into their faces as the stare in my front window. The sensation is strangely intimate and more than a little peculiar, looking into the faces of strangers and seeing their enjoyment from so close and yet on the other side of a screen/glass. I wonder if this is how the chimpanzees feel in the zoo and delighted strangers wander pass their enclosure day after day.

* Artist Modelling: http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/166109351280/authorbettyadams-ravenstolethesun

* "Market Forces:" http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/166111174220/market-forces#notes

* On the scent of Faeries: http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/166113283850/im-in-the-middle-of-a-toby-re-read-and-stopped-to

* On Libraries: http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/166122507150/its-hard-for-me-to-even-remember-the-last-time-i

* More Cavett: Wow, Bob Fosse was a shitty human being. You DO NOT casually mention someone's partner has died just to get a reaction. I hate that this sort of abusive shit was/is considered acceptable in Hollywood.

* "Games for Three:" https://thegenealogyofstyle.wordpress.com/category/ballet/

* Birth of a Cryptid: http://lettersfromtitan.tumblr.com/post/166112787980/caledoniaseries-gallusrostromegalus

* That thing towards the beginning of Gifted were the parents threaten to sue the school to the ground if they don't put a stop to the bullying right now? Those of you who are long time readers will know that is what I always advise parents do when there kid is being picked on. I know y'all are sick of hearing this, but it really is the best way to protect your kids, especially if you kid is LGBTQIA or another minority. Hand write a dated, contemporaneous log of all incidents. Threaten to sue. Get a lawyer if they don't step up. It is the fastest way to get a school culture to change not jut for your student, but for every student who comes after. take no shit. Accept no shared blame. Make yourself a thorn in their side, a potentially incredibly expensive thorn. Public Schools are by definition short of funds and it is cheaper to retrain staff and provide admin guidance than it is to fight and worse yet lose a law suit. Some will inevitably fight in red areas particularly, but most won't, and either way you win and so does your kid and all the ones coming up behind them.

* ToS Rewatch, Season 2:

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

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* "Congress Wants to Change the Americans with Disabilities Act and Undermine the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities:" http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/165470116342/congress-wants-to-change-the-americans-with

* How to help Flood victims in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/165235609582/woke-up-on-derse-f-f-f-fight

"How to Help Puerto Rico from the outside:" http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/165733774359/how-to-help-puerto-rico-from-the-outside

* How to help Caribbean victims of Irma: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/165240981876/hedaclara-hedaclara-hedaclara-guys-the

* "How to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims:" http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/08/27/how_to_help_hurricane_harvey_victims.html

* "Disaster Relief and Support for Libraries:" http://www.txla.org/news/2017/08/disaster-relief-and-support-for-libraries

* How to help the protesters and ordinary people in Venezuela: https://thewynne.tumblr.com/post/163738805241/softestjohn-fiftyeightminutes-softestjohn

* "Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Response Guide:" https://www.splcenter.org/20170814/ten-ways-fight-hate-community-response-guide

* A list of links to Charlottesville charities if you want to give the NAZIs a financial fuck you: https://twitter.com/SaraJBenincasa/status/896260623905861633

* How white Protesters can weaponize their whiteness: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/164390645622/alvaroarbeloa-vaspider-okay-friends-lets

* List of places to donate to help trans service members and fight the planned attack on active duty trans soldiers: https://vaspider.tumblr.com/post/163475550346/moonbian-hey-i-know-reblogging-posts-about-how

* Red Cross is taking donations for Western Wildfire Relief: http://www.redcross.org/local/oregon/ways-to-donate/wildfires

* (This is here as a reminder to me for later). "Can you recommend me some good books, essays, etc. about witches, witchcraft, witch trials in England?:" https://laughingacademy.tumblr.com/post/164664427028/dear-pauline-can-you-recommend-me-some-good

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* "'Too fat to fly': Russian women fight back:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41254724

* "Myanmar: footage reveals scorched-earth campaign against Rohingya:" https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2017/sep/14/myanmar-new-footage-reveals-scorched-earth-campaign-against-rohingya

* "Philippines rights body gets $20 budget:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41244704

* "Clinton to Trump: Get over the Twitter stuff, get with diplomacy:"

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* "Clinton: Trump and some staff a clear and present danger to US:"

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* "Clinton: Putin wants to destabilize democracy worldwide:"

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* "Clinton: Trump led people to be more sexist and misogynistic:"

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* This just in: bribery of white house officials now legal. "Trump ethics watchdog moves to allow anonymous gifts to legal defense funds:" http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/13/trump-ethics-watchdog-legal-defense-242690

* "Treasury secretary requested government jet for European honeymoon:" http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/treasury-secretary-mnuchin-requested-government-jet-european-honeymoon/story?id=49777076

* "Sarah Huckabee Sanders calls for journalist to be fired:"

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* "Sanders: Medicare for all 'isn't a government takeover':"

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* "Martin Shkreli Sent to Jail After Threatening to Take Hillary Clinton’s Hair:" http://www.thedailybeast.com/martin-shkrelis-bail-revoked-taken-into-custody

* "Jill Soloway - Giving Otherness a Voice on "Transparent" - Extended Interview:"

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* "Scientists hope to restore extinct Galapagos tortoise:" http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/scientists-hope-restore-extinct-galapagos-turtle-species-49828649

* "Joe Arpaio: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver:"

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* OMG! OMG! "Rebels on Pointe Official Film Trailer:"

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* "Life After Hate:"

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* "Violent Buddhists Target Muslims in Myanmar:"

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* "A Squeeze of the Hand:"

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* I was exhausted, so went to bed super early. Unfortunately, I forgot the cough, so I ended up spending my three hours of coughing in bed not sleeping instead of spending it doing something useful. Sleep, when I got it, was not good. Today's mission was to take Squirrel to get an elderly truck he'd been gifted, which needed a new battery, but otherwise works. It turned out the battery was too far gone for the truck to make it more than a block, so I drove to the battery place where I also got my tires. I'd noticed the passenger tire was low on Monday when I last took it out, and had added air to the to do list. we pulled in and the tire guys gave it a horrified look and asked if we were there for tires. "I hope you didn't buy tat here." "I did, a couple weeks ago. I have a receipt." The man helping us today was the one who looked rather like Tyr from Almighty Johnson's and remembered me and my battery from last Spring. He took the tire off, was horrified that they'd sold it to me and replaced it free. Squirrel's battery was about 30.00, so the trip was a win all around, although it did take all afternoon and more than a quarter tank of gas. Squirrel replaced his battery and followed me home so I could get him if there were problems.

In other news, assholes moved into the apartment we share space with. I say assholes advisedly as they know I am disabled, but are clearly shell gaming the spot, moving a different car in whenever they move the other car out, so we have no change at a turn, knowing full well I'm disabled and need a spot. I feel like this is cheating. It's one thing to come home and find the spot full as the luck of the draw, but I feel like going to those lengths to fuck us over knowing full well we were lied to also is super dickish. Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, as I'd just park in the disabled spot, but someone with a temp tag good until February is perma parked there (as in, we don;t think they've moved in in the last month). I'm guessing they are really hurt or ill and just don't leave the house for non-doctor things, so I don't begrudge them. Someone is also perma parked in B disabled, which leaves me A on the far side of the complex or random street parking up to a block away. I know objectively, it's not a long distance, for me, walking to and from parking now eats a quarter to a third of the steps I have for a given trip this last couple of weeks and given how bad those two weeks have been physically while the able bodied people hog the shared parking.... I've only spoken to them on the phone, but I hate them now.

Tomorrow, I’m also short sleeped, this time to find out how much the check engine light is going to cost me.

* I've bailed out of AHS: Cult. It was a mix of problems. the first is that while it is important to do art about microaggressions, harassment, the terror that is the straight white conservative cis male, and the horror overtaking our country, this is too on the nose, and I spend my evenings documenting this stuff and have dealt with various versions of it all my life moving about in the world. The result is it's to preachy and preaching to the choir all at once. I might have been more receptive to watching this as entertainment in another year, but this is not the time to do it this way, or it is the time to do art about it, but a little more subtle. One or the other or both. Another problem has to do with some fundamental problems I tend to have with Ryan Murphy around race. Sometimes he does better than others, but it's an area where I don't trust him and nothing I've seen so far this season around race has made me happy. I am also really not trusting his handling of mental illness here. I am hoping it will get better, but I don't trust where this is going or that things will be handled well given past experience. (Look, I love his aesthetics and when he's on, he does some really interesting things. I have enjoyed a bunch of his other things, but he tends to be pretty problematic and sometimes the one balances the other out and sometimes it doesn't for me. YMMV).

Lastly, This whole thing is pretty triggery given my personal history, and with the first factor in play, this is not a good thing for me to be watching in combination. If I'm going to do something this rough to myself I'd rather take another crack at season two of Hannibal a that has a whole lot of things relative to my interests in exchange for a similar set of triggers. This is frankly not giving me anything back in exchange for dragging me through the worst of reddit while triggering me on my personal stuff. I had reached the bit when the cheeto brother was trying to get the woman with the phobias to let him in, doing all the horrible shit rapists and abusers do to women, playing on socialization, and I thought, "I would rather be scrubbing out the litter boxes. That at least results in clean litter boxes.

So I'm out. Maybe he'll do something amazing later, but I'm pretty sure this particular ride is not for me.

* I struggled with what to say about Will when it was on, my thoughts were complicated and not easy to put into words that would make good sense. I don't agree with everything in here, and I DID want a second season to explore the Will/Kit relationship. I also have a lot of thoughts about race in the show: the things they did well and the things I'm still really angry about. For the most part though, this did a better job than I could possibly do talking about the things I was struggling to put into words, and I'm very glad someone managed it. "The Punk-Rock Makeover Will, and Why It Sort of Works:" https://www.thefandomentals.com/will-tnt-review/

* On Catelyn Stark and Sacrifice: http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/165169790792/to-expand-on-my-minimalistic-answer-just-then#notes

* Book vs. Show Olenna Tyrell: http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/165176672777/what-do-you-think-of-showolenna-do-you-think-the#notes

* On Jamie Lannister's Arc: http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/165183268532/does-the-sept-scene-ruin-jaimes-redemptiongrowth#notes

* Jamie Lannister isn't a feminist: http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/165139180297/would-you-say-his-treatment-of-pia-and-his-concern

* On Cersei Lannister: http://turtle-paced.tumblr.com/post/165261638582/what-do-you-think-of-the-argument-that-cersei-in

* Want to donate to my property taxes? (170$ Needed). Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

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

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* How to help Flood victims in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/165235609582/woke-up-on-derse-f-f-f-fight

* How to help Caribbean victims of Irma: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/165240981876/hedaclara-hedaclara-hedaclara-guys-the

* "How to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims:" http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/08/27/how_to_help_hurricane_harvey_victims.html

* "Disaster Relief and Support for Libraries:" http://www.txla.org/news/2017/08/disaster-relief-and-support-for-libraries

* How to help the protesters and ordinary people in Venezuela: https://thewynne.tumblr.com/post/163738805241/softestjohn-fiftyeightminutes-softestjohn

* "Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Response Guide:" https://www.splcenter.org/20170814/ten-ways-fight-hate-community-response-guide

* A list of links to Charlottesville charities if you want to give the NAZIs a financial fuck you: https://twitter.com/SaraJBenincasa/status/896260623905861633

* How white Protesters can weaponize their whiteness: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/164390645622/alvaroarbeloa-vaspider-okay-friends-lets

* List of places to donate to help trans service members and fight the planned attack on active duty trans soldiers: https://vaspider.tumblr.com/post/163475550346/moonbian-hey-i-know-reblogging-posts-about-how

* Red Cross is taking donations for Western Wildfire Relief: http://www.redcross.org/local/oregon/ways-to-donate/wildfires

* (This is here as a reminder to me for later). "Can you recommend me some good books, essays, etc. about witches, witchcraft, witch trials in England?:" https://laughingacademy.tumblr.com/post/164664427028/dear-pauline-can-you-recommend-me-some-good

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* "Philippine police kill 32 in bloodiest night of Duterte’s war on drugs:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/16/philippines-police-bloodiest-night-duterte-war-drugs

* Fuck's sake, Republicans! 45's dad was in the KKK, as in arrested while rioting in his hood KKK. 45 himself has a looooong history of racism, including refusing to let Black people living in his buildings. He's said a ton of racist things including in the last year. He sided with violent literal NAZIs and literal KKK members and a terrorist against peaceful anti-racist protesters they attacked. This is who he is. We both know you are lying when you say this isn't the real Trump and he's totally going to change and suddenly stop being a racist. He's made clear who is. He's a 77 year old man who was raised to be racist and in 71 years hasn't made any effort to break with that. If you are allied with him, you are allied with an avowed and adjudicated racist who uses racist rhetoric, pushes racist policies, and who thinks NAZIs are the good guys. If you are standing with him, this is who you are too, and lying that he's going to magically have a change of heart is not going to change which side you are standing on here and how history will judge you.

* Republican Lawmakers are now trying to legalize terrorist attacks such as happened in Charlottesville and Barcelona last week. "These State Lawmakers Indulged the Violent Fantasy of Ramming Protesters With a Car:" http://usa.streetsblog.org/2017/08/14/these-state-lawmakers-tried-to-make-it-legal-to-run-over-protesters-with-a-car/

* "Translating the Boston counter-protest into policy:"

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* "White nationalists: Rebranding under ‘free speech’ flag?:"

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* "Dean Obeidallah suing The Daily Stormer for defamation:"

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* "Bishop Dr. Barber analyzes Confederate monument controversy:"

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* How white Protesters can weaponize their whiteness: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/164390645622/alvaroarbeloa-vaspider-okay-friends-lets

* "Is It Health and Human Services Texas Policy To Harass Trans Texans?:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2017/08/is-it-health-and-human-services-texas.html

* "Happy Transgender Pride Flag Day!:" http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2017/08/happy-transgender-pride-flag-day.html

* "Coyote and Raven, American Tricksters: Crash Course World Mythology #22:"

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* "The Apocalyspe: Crash Course World Mythology #23:"

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* "Don't Give HBO's 'Confederate' the Benefit of the Doubt:" https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/08/no-confederate/535512/

* "Secrets of ancient Irish funeral practices revealed:" https://phys.org/news/2017-08-secrets-ancient-irish-funeral-revealed.html

* "Earliest Known Winery Found in Armenian Cave:" http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/01/110111-oldest-wine-press-making-winery-armenia-science-ucla/

* "Donald: The Musical (w/ Tim Minchin, Ben Platt & Abigail Spencer):"

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* "Inappropriate Musicals w/ Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Alan Cumming:"

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* "Inappropriate Musicals w/ Nathan Lane & Rachel Bloom:"

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* "Crosswalk the Musical: The Phantom of the Opera:"

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* "Crosswalk the Musical: Grease:"

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* "Crosswalk the Musical: Mary Poppins:"

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* "Despertares - Isaac Hernández:"

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* "TANGO BETWEEN MEN - WICKED!:"

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* "Homage To The Rabbits – The Gong Show:" Hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbylWYHvgOI

* Want to help replace dangerously bald front tires and dead wipers? We need about $80.00 to be safe in the rain. Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

* "A Null Plot:" https://www.thefandomentals.com/a-null-plot/

* "Women Do Not Exist To Help Men Grow:" https://www.thefandomentals.com/women-die-men-grow/

* Is it just me, or are some of the gong show acts fetish porn in (thin) disguise. There was that vore scene a few weeks ago and I'm pretty sure that cupcake thing....

* "Names and naming:" http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/164394238412/names-and-naming

* "The Strain, Season 3, Episode 5: Belly of the Beast:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2017/08/the-strain-season-3-episode-5-belly-of.html

* "Character Returns, Catty Women, and Dragon Petting Round Out This Week's Thrones:" https://www.thefandomentals.com/character-returns-catty-women-dragon-petting-round-weeks-thrones/

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

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* How to help the protesters and ordinary people in Venezuela: https://thewynne.tumblr.com/post/163738805241/softestjohn-fiftyeightminutes-softestjohn

* A list of links to Charlottesville charities if you want to give the NAZIs a financial fuck you: https://twitter.com/SaraJBenincasa/status/896260623905861633

* How white Protesters can weaponize their whiteness: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/164390645622/alvaroarbeloa-vaspider-okay-friends-lets

* List of places to donate to help trans service members and fight the planned attack on active duty trans soldiers: https://vaspider.tumblr.com/post/163475550346/moonbian-hey-i-know-reblogging-posts-about-how

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com
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* On North Korea: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/164230194102/doctordisaster-if-you-live-in-the-us-you

* "Black activists’ words echo from the past as Trump threatens nuclear war with North Korea:" https://mic.com/articles/183527/black-activists-words-echo-from-the-past-as-trump-threatens-nuclear-war-with-north-korea?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=movement&utm_source=policymicTBLR#.UA9VrYh8K

* "Saudi Arabia: new details of dissident princes' abductions emerge:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/15/saudi-arabia-new-details-of-dissident-princes-abductions-emerge

* TW: Rape. "Three Muslim women reflect on Partition of British India:" http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-leeds-40936148/three-muslim-women-reflect-on-partition-of-british-india

* "Two men reflect on impact of Partition of British India.:" http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-south-yorkshire-40938352/two-men-reflect-on-impact-of-partition-of-british-india

* TW: Rape, Pedophilia, Abuse "Communism, Cam Girls and Kidnapping - States of Undress :" https://www.viceland.com/en_us/video/states-of-undress-communism-cam-girls-and-kidnapping/597f62cfc8acb545623e9563

* "Dodgy development deal in Georgia exposes Trump to legal risk:"

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* "Trump is lying about Charlottesville, says witness:"

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* "Trump gives emboldening 'green light' to white supremacists:"

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* "Donald Trump remarks aid white supremacists' political ambitions:"

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* 45 is now outright blaming the people protesting fascism for the violence perpetrated on them including things like the NAZIs clubbing a peaceful delegation of clergy and the terrorist attack that murdered an innocent woman and injured 19 other innocent people. He also gave a full throated endorsement to the NAZIs that converged on Charlotte.

I am still trying to get my head around the fact that the official position of the Republican party as represented by the President they voted for is that the NAZIs are the real victims here and that the people they physically attacked and in one case murdered are somehow the attackers.

* "Trump blows up damage control as he blames ‘both sides’ for Charlottesville:" http://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/15/trump-asks-why-alt-left-not-being-blamed-for-charlottesville-violence-241660

* Mainstream Republicans and Police Unions both believe we need to legalize terrorism. It’s not enough to pretend to disagree publicly with 45 when he insists that the people protesting fascism are responsible for the violence aimed at the them and the literal NAZIs are the real victims. Every single person backing the bills legalizing mess murder are complicit and the blood is on their hands too.

* "Trump Not Planning on Charlottesville Trip; ‘Why The Hell Would We Do That?’ Aides Say:" http://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-not-planning-on-charlottesville-trip-why-the-hell-would-we-do-that-aides-say

* "A Holocaust survivor on seeing the violent rally in Charlottesville: “It really hurts”:" https://mic.com/articles/183779/a-holocaust-survivor-on-seeing-the-violent-rally-in-charlottesville-it-really-hurts?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=main&utm_source=policymicTBLR#.4LOp2SEuS

* Every time 45 says "Excuse me" I don't; every time he says "Believe me" I don't, because that's one of his tells for when he's lying.

* "CBO says Trump's Obamacare sabotage would cost $194 billion, drive up premiums 20%:" https://www.vox.com/2017/8/15/16153094/voxcare-cbo-trump-obamacare-sabotage-premiums

* "Three CEOs resign from Trump council over Charlottesville:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-virginia-protests-merck-idUSKCN1AU1FM

* In other autocracy news.... "Justice demands 1.3M IP addresses related to Trump resistance site:" http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/346544-dreamhost-claims-doj-requesting-info-on-visitors-to-anti-trump-website

* "On Charlottesville: Why the Center Is Okay with Nazis but Hates the Left:" http://www.ianwelsh.net/on-charlottesville-why-the-center-is-ok-with-nazis-but-hates-the-left/

* Keep in mind that Republicans in five States are pushing legislation to make terrorist attacks like the one in Charlottville completely legal. "White Supremacists' War on the Public Square:" https://www.citylab.com/equity/2017/08/white-supremacists-are-waging-a-war-against-public-space/536724/

* "The Trump administration just pulled funding from a group that fights white extremism:" https://mic.com/articles/180733/the-trump-administration-just-pulled-funding-from-a-group-that-fights-white-extremism#.ZsFabFBOy

* "It’s not enough to be disgusted by Charlottesville:" https://mic.com/articles/183761/its-not-enough-to-be-disgusted-by-charlottesville?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=movement&utm_source=policymicTBLR#.iPjz56b1R

* "Are Your Members of Congress Doing Enough to Respond to the Charlottesville Terrorist Attack?:" https://www.indivisibleguide.com/resource/members-congress-enough-respond-charlottesville-terrorist-attack/

* I am white and am often assumed to be male (I am an adrogyne), but there are few things as terrifying to me as large groups of white men, because they are generally the people insisting I do not deserve even the most basic human rights. They are generally the ones talking about rounding us up and putting us in camps or flat out killing us.

I am on the other side of the country, but seeing the Charlottesville images and hearing the associated rhetoric is fucking terrifying. The images and chants are instantly recognizable. I have often written about how much more dangerous white supremacists are in this country than radicalized muslims. White men born in this country have done 73% of the terrorist acts in this country in recent years. I can not think of a single terrorist act performed by someone who wasn't a white man in my state since I moved here in '98; I can name plenty done by white supremacists. For example, they generally try to bomb the MLK day parade in Spokane most years. I have not once been harassed or threatened by a person of colour since I moved west 'in '91. I have a whole list of harassment, threats, and attempted assaults by white cis men in those decades.

Republicans are defunding attempts to stop white terrorism and attempting to suppress reports on the real danger it poses. In five states they are trying to pass laws to legalize terrorist attacks on crowds such as occurred in Charlottesville. 45 has ordered white supremacist terrorist organizations to be moved off task force agendas and to be ignored in favour of increased harassment of innocent moderate muslims. Look, I am not a fan of Islam for pretty much the same reasons I am not fond of organized christianity, and if there is probable cause I am all for law enforcement doing what is legal and necessary to prevent attacks, but I feel like white straight Christian cis men are disproportionately a threat to public safety and law enforcement approaches to terrorism ought to reflect that and proportionate resources need to be allocated towards the real threat whether they are clinic bombers, Aryan Nation, KKK, Neo-NAZI, etc.. Police need to start arresting them when they assault people instead of attacking peaceful protesters and hunting and killing innocent black people.

This needs to stop; it needed to have stopped a long fucking time ago; and it shouldn't have taken an alarmingly loud mob with torches chanting NAZI slogans to get this discussion going on the republican side. My worry is that racist policies will continue even though some Republicans still have just enough shame to admit under pressure that NAZIs might be bad.

* "Momentum grows to remove Confederate monuments:"

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* "New Analysis Shows, There's No Safe Way to Transport Fossil Fuels:" https://www.ecowatch.com/tar-sands-oil-pipeline-spills-2469141331.html?utm_source=EcoWatch%2BList&utm_campaign=5e7edc5e83-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-5e7edc5e83-85920757

* Super pertinent. "I’m not totally inclined to police anachronism in a fandom whose canon founded Georgia ~20 years early (in addition to the naval uniforms).* However, there’s one idea I’ve seen cropping in Black Sails fandom that bothers me a little bit because of what it suggests about the way that we view history— and that’s the idea that slavery was legal in early Georgia, specifically the Georgia of James Oglethorpe.:" http://septembriseur.tumblr.com/post/162914884914/im-not-totally-inclined-to-police-anachronism-in

* "What Trump Could Have Said After Charlottesville:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naihe2MR3Yk

* "Stephen Makes Condemning Nazis Look Easy (Because It Is):" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sheEL099ADM

* Now I know how people felt watching me stretch for ballet, running, and Wing Chun back in the day. "Liv Twisted – The Gong Show:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CJOootOLyA

* "T-Rex On A Pole – The Gong Show:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azC_3fVntcQ

* "Charlottesville White Supremacist Rally:"

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* "Battle Over Confederate Monuments:"

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* "Jim's Immigration Points:"

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

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* How to help the protesters and ordinary people in Venezuela: https://thewynne.tumblr.com/post/163738805241/softestjohn-fiftyeightminutes-softestjohn

* A list of links to Charlottesville charities if you want to give the NAZIs a financial fuck you: https://twitter.com/SaraJBenincasa/status/896260623905861633

* List of places to donate to help trans service members and fight the planned attack on active duty trans soldiers: https://vaspider.tumblr.com/post/163475550346/moonbian-hey-i-know-reblogging-posts-about-how

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

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* "US detects 'highly unusual' North Korean submarine activity:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/31/politics/north-korea-ejection-test-submarine-activity/

* Jeff Sessions plans to run the effort to sue Universities for letting black people in out of the Civil Rights Division, using attorneys who have spent their careers doing the opposite.

* "Senate confirms Wray as next FBI director:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/senate-confirms-christopher-a-wray-as-next-fbi-director/2017/08/01/63ce5998-76f4-11e7-8f39-eeb7d3a2d304_story.html?utm_term=.2293e0a6ee07

* "GOP House member calls on Mueller to resign:" http://thehill.com/homenews/house/344711-gop-house-member-calls-on-mueller-to-resign

* "White House officials tricked by email prankster:" http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/31/politics/white-house-officials-tricked-by-email-prankster/index.html

* "Behind Fox News' Baseless Seth Rich Story: The Untold Tale:" http://www.npr.org/2017/08/01/540783715/lawsuit-alleges-fox-news-and-trump-supporter-created-fake-news-story

* A friend has pointed out that this brilliantly explains Brexit ages before the EU even exited.:

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* It was too hot today to leave my room until well after dark, so I'm way behind on stuff. Apologies.

* "Tamara Karsavina compares Rudolf Nureyev and Vaslav Nijinsky:" https://www.gramilano.com/2017/08/tamara-karsavina-compares-rudolf-nureyev-and-vaslav-nijinsky/

* "And that’s how we turned Rose Faeries into Potato Faeries:" http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/163488572215/and-thats-how-we-turned-rose-faeries-into-potato

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

* "What can I do to help Syria?:" http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/161385222607/what-can-i-do-to-help-syria

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* List of places to donate to help trans service members and fight the planned attack on active duty trans soldiers: https://vaspider.tumblr.com/post/163475550346/moonbian-hey-i-know-reblogging-posts-about-how

* Want to fight Climate Change? "Ready to Mobilize? Start Here!:" http://www.theclimatemobilization.org/start_here

* Distressed by the anti-gay genocide in Chechnya and the anti-gay laws in Russia? Donate here:
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* The Rainbow Road and other ways to help Gay Refugees: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/160470723507/the-rainbow-railroad-is-helping-gay-men-escape

* This is a Real Life friend of mine. They do very much need the money and a number of people and beasts depend on him and his husband. They have been incredibly helpful and supportive of me. If you can kick in, it is a kindness.: https://www.youcaring.com/tod-788345

* This is my oldest continuous Real Life friend. She is disabled and really needs the money for herself and beasts. To buy jewelry from her: https://www.etsy.com/shop/karjack

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* Things that make me go Hmmmmm..... "Trump campaign paid $50,000 to Trump Jr.'s attorney:" http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/15/trump-campaign-paid-jr-attorney-240592

* Lee and Moran have joined Collins and Paul in the "no" column on this iteration of ACA Repeal. Thanks to all of you who have made your voices heard. The protests worked. If these are your Congress Critters, consider calling them and thanking them, to encourage future spine in future iterations. If you have Republican Senators and/or Members of the House, please consider joining a Die In, Sit In, Town Hall Protest, one of those clever concrete things like the balloons or the paper chain things, Office protest, calling, or faxing now through end of August Recess. There is nothing stopping them from trying again except constituent anger.

* The only people benefiting from ACA repeal are the extremely rich. It's even bad for the Insurance industry. "'Simply Unworkable': Insurers Blast New Provision In Senate Health Bill:" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/senate-health-bill-insurers-unworkable_us_59697eb7e4b0d6341fe9111c

* "The Fight Against the Dakota Access Pipeline Is Not Over. Here’s How You Can Join:" https://www.thenation.com/article/the-fight-against-the-dakota-access-pipeline-is-not-over-heres-how-you-can-join/

* "Recipe For A Shooting:" http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/06/13/recipe-for-a-shooting/

* TW: Rape. "She Told a Guy She Worked at an Abortion Clinic. On Their Next Date, He Raped Her.:" http://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/a10029357/calla-hales-abortion-clinic-rape-harassment/

* "The Uninhabitable Earth, Annotated Edition:" http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/07/climate-change-earth-too-hot-for-humans-annotated.html

* Minimum wage: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/163092032807/i-dont-believe-the-construction-of-minimum-wage

* "The Strange Story Of George Washington's Dentures & How They Ended Up In NYC:" http://gothamist.com/2017/07/07/george_washington_dentures_nyc.php

* The Car FUBAR Escalates, or what I did all afternoon while trying not to vomit: So apparently the alternator also went, but it looked like just a belt when the tow guy peered at it. This meant tow to honest Mechanic. If you are watching the expense of all this ratchet up in your head, you are experiencing my afternoon only without the heat, escalating stress and grim resignation.

Squirrel called me a Blue Cab home as I haven’t a cell phone, it was way too far to gimp even if I didn’t have an impressive amount of spinal damage, and I had the rest of the cash he’d handed me for repairs that I had not spent on the tow physically on my person. Blue cab is a glorious left wing alternative to Yellow Cab founded by ex-yellow cabbies that is cheaper and treats their employees well (Unlike Uber), and regulated (unlike Uber), and safe (unlike Uber). Today’s driver was a gorgeous larger woman with purple hair to match her clothes and some really cute arm tattoos. Seriously, I fricken love blue cab with the friendly counter culture drivers.

It turned out to be Customer Appreciation Day and the ride was free!

The rest though? Jesus fuck! So now we need to try to raise $4-500ish for this month’s car repairs as we are ALSO a month behind on Electricity because of last month’s car repairs. We can’t NOT fix it, as there is no Graveyard shift public transport for Squirrel and my disabilities make not having a car pretty much unlivable.

I hate that I keep having to beg for money, but I feel like I’m bailing a leaky boat with a sieve and we’re going to drown.

Want to help? Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

* Oh Gods, I just realized I’m also out of B complex to go with my melitonin, and I have prescription meds waiting down town. Nothing can be done about the B Commplex, of course. *Mentally adds Pharmacy to list of places I need to call tomorrow to be for an extra week’s grace*

* I am going to be furious if the bullshit politicking at the Bolshoi robs us of a chance to see Maria Alexandrova dance as Margot Fonteyn to Vladislav Lantratov's Nureyev. She is absolutely the perfect person to embody Fonteyn, and he has really come into his own this Spring. He is ready to do it now, I think, and their dancing together is beautiful and so gloriously in sync just now. I want this Nureyev to happen so much, even if I never get to see it. Rudolph Nurayev is so important to dance and meant so much to me growing up. I want this art to exist in the world, especially right now in the era of Putin and the anti-LGBTQIA laws and persecution in Russia. It's so important that it exist, that it be done right, that it be filmed so people can see it.

* "Ed Sheeran, Bad Wigs, and Boredom! Game of Thrones is Back!:" https://www.thefandomentals.com/ed-sheeran-bad-wigs-boredom-game-thrones-back/

* Zing: http://www.twolumps.net/d/20170717.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.

* "What can I do to help Syria?:" http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/161385222607/what-can-i-do-to-help-syria

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* The Rainbow Road and other ways to help Gay Refugees: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/160470723507/the-rainbow-railroad-is-helping-gay-men-escape

* This is a Real Life friend of mine. They do very much need the money and a number of people and beasts depend on him and his husband. They have been incredibly helpful and supportive of me. If you can kick in, it is a kindness.: https://www.youcaring.com/tod-788345

* This is my oldest continuous Real Life friend. She is disabled and really needs the money for herself and beasts. To buy jewelry from her: https://www.etsy.com/shop/karjack

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* "Trump camp tries to turn narrative as Russia scrutiny intensifies:"

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* "Pence spokesman squirms on Russia question:"

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* They have yanked this from the schedule. Not ready my ambiguous ass! My bet is that there was anti-gay propaganda pressure from the Putin backed faction at the Bolshoi. This is stunning and best to see what we can of it. This is an excerpt from the Nureyev ballet: http://melmoth.blog/post/162923662333/an-excerpt-from-nureyev-vlad-lantratov

* "Andy Serkis Becomes Gollum To Read Trump's Tweets :"

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* ...And the car's dead. Squirrel foolishly stopped on the way to work and it's not starting. Odds are it's the wiring we couldn't afford to fix round the battery. There is a chance he can get a jump to get home in the morning.

If I’m remembering right the estimate was in the $150-200 range. I’ve next to nothing, bills having already gone out except the auto-withdraw for insurance I can’t mess with and I’m already floating a bill for this month. He’s not convinced he can squeeze that much out of his budget.

Fuck. I was hoping we had the summer to raise it and the tires felt more urgent, but those will for sure have to wait.

Want to help? Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

* Of Dragon Princesses: http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/160444297230/songsofthepen-floydllawtonarchive-dragons#notes

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

* "What can I do to help Syria?:" http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/161385222607/what-can-i-do-to-help-syria

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* Want to fight Climate Change? "Ready to Mobilize? Start Here!:" http://www.theclimatemobilization.org/start_here

* Distressed by the anti-gay genocide in Chechnya and the anti-gay laws in Russia? Donate here: https://lgbtnet.org/en

* The Rainbow Road and other ways to help Gay Refugees: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/160470723507/the-rainbow-railroad-is-helping-gay-men-escape

* This is a Real Life friend of mine. They do very much need the money and a number of people and beasts depend on him and his husband. They have been incredibly helpful and supportive of me. If you can kick in, it is a kindness.: https://www.youcaring.com/tod-788345

* This is my oldest continuous Real Life friend. She is disabled and really needs the money for herself and beasts. To buy jewelry from her: https://www.etsy.com/shop/karjack

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com

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