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* "Big increase recorded in Amazon region fires:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53626544

* "Strong quake in Philippines kills 1, damages houses, roads:" https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/strong-quake-jolts-central-philippines-damage-72431735

* CW: Torture "Belarusians accuse authorities of torture and humiliation during mass detentions:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/14/europe/belarus-torture-allegations-intl-hnk/index.html

* "'Breathing freedom' - Belarusians hope for change:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53796989

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* Well fuck. "Hundreds gather in Madrid for anti-mask protest:" https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-53802226

* "Victoria records fewest new infections in a month:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-53806500

* "The FDA Authorizes a Cheap, Fast Saliva Test—and the NBA Is Involved:" https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-fda-authorizes-a-cheap-fast-saliva-testand-the-nba-is-involved-11597508654

* This is somewhere between 45′s idea for people to take Hydroxychloroquine and his call for people to inject bleach in quality. "Trump eyes new unproven virus "cure" promoted by Ben Carson and the CEO of MyPillow:" https://www.axios.com/trump-covid-oleandrin-9896f570-6cd8-4919-af3a-65ebad113d41.html

* "White House warns of ‘widespread and expanding’ COVID-19 spread in Georgia:" https://www.ajc.com/news/white-house-warns-of-widespread-and-expanding-viral-spread-in-georgia/5DEVU3BSCZAIHCSI3A3KTTGGIY/

* "White House Staffers Pissed at a Top National Security Aide—for Wearing a Mask:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/white-house-staffers-pissed-at-a-top-national-security-aide-for-wearing-a-mask-in-front-of-them

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* "They Crossed Oceans to Lift Their Families Out of Poverty. Now, They Need Help.:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/27/business/global-remittances-coronavirus.html

* "US intelligence indicates Iran paid bounties to Taliban for targeting American troops in Afghanistan:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/politics/iran-taliban-bounties-us-intelligence/index.html

* Clearly he needs to urgently meet with his handler. "Trump eyes Putin meeting before November election, say sources:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-eyes-putin-meeting-november-election-say-four-people-familiar-n1236861

* "Senate committee sought investigation of Bannon, raised concerns about Trump family testimony:" https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-08-14/senate-committee-sought-investigation-of-bannon-raised-concerns-about-trump-family-testimony

* "Trump administration announces plans to drill in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/politics/trump-arctic-wildlife-drilling/index.html

* The Republican Agenda at work. "Diseased Chicken for Dinner? The USDA Is Considering It:" https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-08-11/diseased-chicken-for-dinner-the-usda-is-considering-it

* I argued strenuously against putting a batman villain who just wanted to watch the world burn in charge of the country back in 2016, but here we are.

* "GAO finds Chad Wolf, Ken Cuccinelli are ineligible to serve in their top DHS roles:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/14/gao-chad-wolf-ken-cuccinelli-ineligible-dhs-395222

* "Three of ten Americans laid off in coronavirus crisis worried about food, shelter:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-poll/three-of-ten-americans-laid-off-in-coronavirus-crisis-worried-about-food-shelter-reuters-ipsos-poll-idUSKCN2581WH

* I don't have the patience to watch nominating conventions. (Debates are different if they are substantive and not full of nonsense.) I will watch specific speeches if they strike me as worthwhile. Michelle Obama had me in tears. If you watch one thing from Monday's convention coverage, watch that.

I did not get it together to put the speech and the Porter segment into the aggregate today, but they should be in the next edition.

* "Jim Clyburn - Kamala Harris & Saving the U.S. Postal Service:"

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* "Anti-LGBT+ Republican’s election bid descends into brazen bigotry as vile campaign materials take aim at trans people:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/17/bob-good-central-virginia-house-representatives-transphobia-summit-pastor/

* "PLAN YOUR VOTE: How to vote by mail and register to vote in each state:" https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/plan-your-vote-state-by-state-guide-voting-by-mail-early-in-person-voting-election/

* "You don't need the U.S. Postal Service to deliver your mail-in ballot:" https://news.yahoo.com/you-dont-need-the-us-postal-service-to-vote-your-mail-in-ballot-210121973.html

* "Obama: Trump is trying to ‘kneecap’ Postal Service:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/14/obama-trump-postal-service-usps-395270

* "House Democrat files criminal referral accusing Trump of subverting election:" https://thehill.com/homenews/house/512135-house-democrat-files-criminal-referral-accusing-trump-of-subverting-election

* "State officials rush to shore up confidence in Nov. 3 election as voters express new fears about mail voting:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/state-officials-rush-to-shore-up-confidence-in-nov-3-election-as-voters-express-new-fears-about-mail-voting/2020/08/16/3d511144-df23-11ea-b205-ff838e15a9a6_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-high_trumpvote-339pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans

* "USPS won't say if decision by Western district to stop removing letter collection boxes is still in effect:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/15/politics/usps-letter-collection-boxes/index.html

* "‘These Are Felonies’: Lawyers React with Horror to Reports of Post Office Removing Mail Sorting Machines:" https://lawandcrime.com/2020-election/these-are-felonies-lawyers-react-with-horror-to-reports-of-post-office-removing-mail-sorting-machines/

* "Trump’s postmaster general caught making cash off of post office contracts: report:" https://www.rawstory.com/2020/08/trumps-postmaster-general-caught-making-cash-off-of-post-office-contracts-report/

* "UPS, FedEx warn they cannot carry ballots like U.S. Postal Service:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-ups-fedex-exclusive-idUSKCN25B00I

* "DeJoy agrees to testify amid Dem fury over Postal Service changes:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/17/dejoy-testify-congress-postal-service-397082

* "Postal Crisis Ripples Across Nation as Election Looms:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/15/us/post-office-vote-by-mail.html

* "Tracing Trump’s Postal Service obsession — from ‘loser’ to ‘scam’ to ‘rigged election’:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-post-office-mail-vote/2020/08/15/27a2ffd4-de5f-11ea-809e-b8be57ba616e_story.html

* Want to bet Mitch McConnell blocks it in Senate? "House to vote on $25B infusion for Postal Service amid Trump attacks:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/17/house-vote-on-postal-service-funding-397081

* "The Junk Science Cops Use to Decide You’re Lying:" https://theintercept.com/2020/08/12/blueleaks-law-enforcement-police-lie-detection/

* "Why Social Workers Cannot Work With Police:" https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/08/social-workers-police-collaborate.html

* "Facebook’s algorithm ‘actively promotes’ Holocaust denial content and conspiracy theories, experts say:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/16/facebooks-algorithm-actively-promotes-holocaust-denial-content-and-conspiracy-theories-experts-say/

* "For Doctors of Color, Microaggressions Are All Too Familiar:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/11/health/microaggression-medicine-doctors.html

* "Czech Republic 'in danger' of following in the homophobic, transphobic footsteps of Poland and Hungary:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/17/czech-republic-poland-hungary-homophobia-transphobia-equal-marriage-adela-horakova/

* I have serious concerns about having the trans passengers sit in special seats. It doesn’t sound safe, to be honest. Yes, better training for bus drivers. Yes more education and visibility in the media, but I’m just… picturing a lot of bad things with the special seating. "Bus operator launches pioneering new scheme to encourage ‘awareness and respect’ for trans passengers:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/17/india-bus-trans-passengers-tridhara-joint-council-syndicates-west-bengal-hijras/

* "Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing of Trans Woman Tiffany Harris:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/2020/8/15/arrest-made-fatal-stabbing-trans-woman-tiffany-harris

* "Bishop forbids queer Catholics from meeting in churches and attending Mass – just like Jesus wanted:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/17/detroit-bishop-gerard-battersby-lgbt-catholic-dignity-detroit-fortunate-families-jesus/

* "Thousands demand 'justice for Alex' after video shows mother deadnaming, misgendering and humiliating her trans son:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/17/justice-alex-his-name-is-video-trans-son-deadname-misgendered-hungry-bear/

* "China just approved HIV-preventing drug Truvada for PrEP use – finally – in a stunning victory for activists:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/17/china-truvada-pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep-hiv-prevention-unaids-lgbt/

* "Solving a Medical Mystery With Oral Traditions:" https://daily.jstor.org/solving-a-medical-mystery-with-oral-traditions/

* "One of America’s most popular drugs — first aimed at schizophrenia — reveals the issues of ‘off-label’ use:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/one-of-americas-most-popular-drugs--first-aimed-at-schizophrenia--reveals-the-issues-of-off-label-use/2018/03/28/78a538ca-1e27-11e8-b2d9-08e748f892c0_story.html

* "28 Organizations Promoting Indigenous Food Sovereignty:" https://foodtank.com/news/2020/08/28-organizations-promoting-indigenous-food-sovereignty/?mc_cid=25d43e896b&mc_eid=bbdd51b06c

* "Facebook abandons broken drilling equipment under Oregon coast seafloor:" https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2020/08/facebook-abandons-broken-drilling-equipment-under-oregon-coast-seafloor.html

* "'Highest temperature on Earth' recorded in US:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53788018

* "Ancient Viking warrior given a hero’s burial may have actually been ‘transgender, non-binary or gender fluid’, researchers say:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/16/viking-warrior-woman-trans-man-non-binary-gender-fluid-sweden-neil-price/

* "Historical People of Color in Europe (and America): “It’s Not Historically Accurate!!” and Other Nonsense:" https://qqueenofhades.tumblr.com/post/165694767524/historical-people-of-color-in-europe-and

* "The Eastland Disaster Killed More Passengers Than the Titanic and the Lusitania. Why Has It Been Forgotten?:" https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/eastland-disaster-killed-more-passengers-titanic-and-lusitania-why-has-it-been-forgotten-180953146/

* "Juries: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver:"

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* "Backlash to Postal Service Cutbacks:"

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* "The Battle for Checkpoints at the Cheyenne River Reservation:"

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* "Karen, Please Just Wear A Mask:"

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* Two bits of good news: 1. I am now allowed to eat crackers with my anti-bioitic. it's still not pleasant, but much more manageable. I'm able to eat things that are not crackers at other times, which means the cracker supply will likely stretch until Wednesday at least. there is now a reasonable chance of me lasting through friday.

2. Thanks to assorted benefactors, I should be okay as long as things post across from Paypay some time tomorrow. Assorted money is in the pipeline. I just need it to land fast enough to both plug the leak and have enough for the car insurance autodraw at the end of month. (The issue was housing insurance draw. Same company, but they aren't synched. The housing insurance was required for the city to be willing to fix the apartment, so the unexpected extra fee zapped me at exactly the wrong time. Next year, I will plan for it.)

I will let y'all know if things don't straighten out at the bank financially by dinner time tomorrow, but I really do think it'll be okay.

Thanks again to all three of you. You have saved me.

* "Sunday Sweets Mixes It Up:" https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2020/8/16/sunday-sweets-mixes-it-up

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

* "PLAN YOUR VOTE: How to vote by mail and register to vote in each state:" https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/plan-your-vote-state-by-state-guide-voting-by-mail-early-in-person-voting-election/

* Want to help people in Beirut? https://karolinadeaen.tumblr.com/post/625576504313741312

* Organizations to help trans folk: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620857152453640195/about-us

* "How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct:" https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-film-police-safely

* Master Post for how to help organizations fighting Police violence: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620861026680881152/oberynmartell-list-of-black-lives-matter-and

* How to donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/onetime.cfm?source=ADD200U0U00&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=googlepaid&utm_content=brand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz8D9kYu46QIVqh6tBh2WogxQEAAYASAAEgK4FfD_BwE

* "More on the Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation and Reaffirmation Act:" https://amaebi.dreamwidth.org/1769250.html

* "Covid 19 Support for Indigenous Communities:" https://bibliomancer7.tumblr.com/post/616704253038395392/covid-19-support-for-indigenous-communities

* "Navajo Nation COVID-19 Relief Fund:" http://www.nndoh.org/donate.html

* "NYSCI has a set of activities and resources up on their website:" https://conuly.dreamwidth.org/2999942.html

* "How to Help Librarians and Archivists From Your Living Room:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/archives-to-browse-from-home

* "Free Meals:" https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals

* "Learning Through Play: 101 Ways To Keep Young Minds Occupied At Home:" https://www.marksdailyapple.com/importance-of-play/

* Free lessons: https://www.mybluprint.com/

* CDC Foundation: https://www.cdcfoundation.org/give/ways-to-give

* "SUPPORT WORKERS IN CRISIS:" https://ofwemergencyfund.org/

* "Make to Give - Support Our Medical Personnel:" https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/

* "Snopes on COVID-19 Fact-Checking:" https://www.snopes.com/2020/03/20/snopes-on-covid-19-fact-checking/

* "Help the California food industry survive this crisis:" https://www.change.org/p/governor-gavin-newsom-support-the-california-food-industries-most-vulnerable-workers

* "Support Artists Impacted By the Covid-19 Pandemic:" https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-covid-19-fundraiser

* Register to vote: https://vote.gov/

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

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

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

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

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

Doug Jones - Alabama
Gary Peters - Michigan

* Want to get rid of Mitch McConnell? Help Amy McGrath: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mcgrath2020-dd-om-gsearch?utm_source=g&utm_medium=om&utm_campaign=dd&utm_content=om_g_dd_20190709_g-dd-namenat-search_namedon-nat_amosdn&refcode=om_g_dd_20190709_g-dd-namenat-search_namedon-nat_amosdn&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5IL1uLKa6gIVcz2tBh1njwpEEAAYASAAEgLCYvD_BwE

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

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

* Want to help Ritchie Torres beat a homophobe in New York? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dkendorsestorres?refcode=20200605fpdn1mid

* Want to help Doug Jones defend his seat against a Trumpist homophobe? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/stand-with-doug?refcode=gaa1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx8n4rdfT6gIVvxitBh0BfQmNEAAYASAAEgJSwfD_BwE

* Want to help Sara Gideon unseat Susan Collins? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adopt-me-dem-susan-collins-seat

* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can not protest in person, here are some other options:

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

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

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

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

* "Keep Me Safe! Help me get a gate organized by Briel Moore:" https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-me-safe-help-me-get-a-gate?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet+expWdV

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

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

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

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