Nec Hoc Nec Ilud

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* "Israel to expand its control in West Bank, make settlers' land seizures easier, media say:" https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-take-more-west-bank-powers-relax-settler-land-buys-media-say-2026-02-08/

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* "Trump says U.S. used secret 'discombobulator' on Venezuelan equipment during Maduro raid:" https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/trump-says-u-s-used-secret-discombobulator-on-venezuelan-equipment-during-maduro-raid

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* "To Build a Fire: How Russian military intelligence is recruiting young people online to carry out espionage, arson, and other attacks across Europe.:" https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/02/09/to-build-a-fire

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* "Iran’s shadow fleet is fueling the Myanmar junta’s air war:" https://www.reuters.com/graphics/IRAN-MYANMAR/JET-FUEL/jnpwkonqrpw/

* "Ethiopia Builds Secret Camp to Train Sudan RSF Fighters :" https://english.aawsat.com/features/5239544-ethiopia-builds-secret-camp-train-sudan-rsf-fighters%C2%A0

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* "The Fall of the House of Assad:" https://archive.ph/ng3Do

* "Canadian school shooting sparks anti-trans uproar after shooter identified:" https://www.advocate.com/news/tumbler-ridge-school-shooting-transgender

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* CW: CSA "How the Epstein scandal has shaken the British government to its core:" https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/05/how-epstein-scandal-shaken-british-government-peter-mandelson

I'd bet real money this is just the tip of the iceberg.

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*** Immigration/I.C.E/Autocracy/Slow Motion Civil War/Violent Illegal Occupation of Blue Cities News (Sort likely a little rough)***

* "CBP shot down party balloons with anti-drone tech before FAA closed El Paso airspace, sources say:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/cbp-shot-party-balloons-anti-drone-tech-faa-closed-el-paso-airspace-so-rcna258731

* "Trump admin’s ‘cartel drone’ story bursts like a balloon. Or four.:" https://www.ms.now/all-in/watch/trump-admin-s-cartel-drone-story-bursts-like-a-balloon-or-four-2487019587829

* "Kristi Noem’s Audience of One:" https://archive.ph/EqgZz

* "Immigrants Delivered $14.5 Trillion Surplus to US Economy Over Last 30 Years: Report:" https://www.commondreams.org/news/do-immigrants-drain-the-us-economy

* "Immigration detention passed 70,000 in January:" https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/020626_immigration_detention/immigration-detention-passed-70000-january/

* "ICE has violated America:" https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/02/05/ice-has-violated-america/

* "Trump's immigration crackdown is straining federal courts. A Georgia judge is raising the alarm:" https://www.wabe.org/trumps-immigration-crackdown-is-straining-federal-courts-a-georgia-judge-is-raising-the-alarm/

* "Trump administration must facilitate return of men sent to El Salvador’s CECOT back to the U.S., judge rules:" https://www.advocate.com/news/judge-orders-return-venezuelans-cecot

* "Immigrants Who Say Their Detention Is Illegal Have Filed More Than 18,000 Cases. It’s a Historic High.:" https://www.propublica.org/article/habeas-petitions-immigrant-detentions-trump

* "Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign:" https://archive.ph/74Rqr

* Meanwhile in Texas. "A federal appeals court just greenlit Trump’s mass detention policy. Here’s what it means for Minnesota.:" https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/texas-fifth-circuit-ruling-immigrants-indefinite-detention/

* "Most WA federal rulings found immigrant detentions flouted due process:" https://www.investigatewest.org/rulings-found-immigrant-detentions-flouted-due-process/

* "How ICE defies judges’ orders to release detainees, step by step:" https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/10/ice-immigration-detention-court-orders-00771727

* "Military Lawyers Forced to Work After Mass Resignations in Minnesota:" https://newrepublic.com/post/206247/department-justice-military-lawyers-mass-minnesota-resignations

* "ICE Lawyer Ruins Her Life:"

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* "ICE Is Buying Up Mega Warehouses Across America:" https://newrepublic.com/post/205982/ice-buying-mega-warehouses

It is essential we resist this!

* "Two cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility:" https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/07/ice-facility-el-paso-tuberculosis/

* "The black hole of Camp East Montana: Three deaths in 44 days at the largest migrant detention center in the US:" https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-21/the-black-hole-of-camp-east-montana-three-deaths-in-44-days-at-the-largest-migrant-detention-center-in-the-us.html

* "After El Paso’s ME ruled migrant’s death a homicide, ICE sent the next body to an Army hospital:" https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/03/texas-ice-detention-deaths-autopsy-el-paso/

They keep trying to cover up murder.

* "Toddler hospitalized with respiratory failure was returned to ICE detention and denied prescribed medication, lawsuit says:" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toddler-hospitalized-dilley-ice-detention-rcna257912

This is child abuse and attempted murder.

* "Commissioner forced to resign after Merrimack ICE facility controversy:" https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-02-09/merrimack-ice-detainee-plans-nh-dncr-stewart-resigns

* "Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Minneapolis immigration operation, claiming success:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/immigration/operation-metro-surge-ends

* "‘This did not go well for them’: Mayor Frey reacts as Minneapolis ICE surge ends:" https://www.ms.now/all-in/watch/this-did-not-go-well-for-them-frey-reacts-as-minneapolis-ice-surges-ends-2487013956000

* "Minneapolis now has daily deportation flights. One man has been documenting them:" https://www.npr.org/2026/02/06/nx-s1-5701432/minneapolis-ice-air-deportation-flights

* "Masked ICE arrests drive 12,000% uptick in Mass. lawsuits challenging detainments:" https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/02/masked-ice-arrests-drive-12000-uptick-in-mass-lawsuits-challenging-detainments.html

* "Court rebukes Trump administration for denying immigration detainees access to lawyers:" https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/12/court-trump-administration-denying-immigration-lawyers-00779762

* "Judge tells ICE to free man arrested in Chinatown sweep, warns of unconstitutional arrests:" https://gothamist.com/news/judge-tells-ice-to-free-man-arrested-in-chinatown-sweep-warns-of-unconstitutional-arrests

* "Hundreds protested against this Venezuelan’s detention by ICE. Now he’s free after seven months:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/09/venezuelan-freed-after-seven-months-ice-detention-washington-state

* "Court rules government can't deport Rümeysa Öztürk, Tufts student who criticized Israel, her lawyers say in filing:" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/court-rules-government-cant-deport-rumeysa-ozturk-tufts-student-rcna258277

* "Federal judge orders release of four ICE detainees in Louisiana :" https://www.wafb.com/2026/02/12/federal-judge-orders-release-four-ice-detainees-louisiana/

* "Mexican father of 3 U.S. Marines in California gets deportation reprieve:" https://archive.ph/c86rb

* "Trump admin fast-tracks Liam Ramos and his dad for deportation:" https://www.ms.now/all-in/watch/trump-admin-fast-tracks-liam-ramos-and-his-dad-for-deportation-2485912131614

Reminder: They are here legally, have an open asylum claim, and have done nothing wrong.

* "ICE Kidnapped a Child:"

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* "Prosecutors move to dismiss charges against men accused of hitting ICE officer with broom and shovel:" https://wtop.com/national/2026/02/prosecutors-move-to-dismiss-charges-against-men-accused-of-hitting-ice-officer-with-broom-and-shovel/

The men were not visible, so ICE shot wildly through the door of an apartment in hopes of injury and/or killing as many innocent people as possible, endangering a baby in the process for the sheer pleasure of it, then lied about it.

* "Hayes: Trump bet Americans were as bigoted as Stephen Miller—he was wrong:" https://www.ms.now/all-in/watch/hayes-trump-bet-americans-were-as-bigoted-as-stephen-miller-he-was-wrong-2487012419938

* "This trans street medic was among 67 protesters arrested at Minneapolis hotel hosting ICE agents:" https://www.advocate.com/news/minneapolis-hotel-ice-arrests-67

* "Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/09/irish-man-seamus-culleton-ice-detention

* "American dream denied: A Frenchman's ICE nightmare:" https://www.npr.org/2026/02/04/nx-s1-5696428/american-dream-denied-a-frenchmans-ice-nightmare

* "Becca Good attends memorial for wife Renee, offers statement: 'Renee always showed up':" https://www.advocate.com/news/becca-good-attends-memorial-renee

* "Minnesota AG: Feds still not cooperating on Pretti and Good investigations:" https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/12/minnesota-keith-ellison-good-pretti-investigation-00778112

* "Don Lemon hires ex-federal prosecutor who quit after Trump admin tried to investigate Renee Good's wife:" https://www.advocate.com/news/don-lemon-joseph-thompson-minnesota

* "Don Lemon faces judge who rejected DOJ’s previous attempt to charge him with a crime:" https://www.advocate.com/news/crime/don-lemon-arraignment-minnesota

* "Defiant Don Lemon says ‘the process is the punishment’ after lawyers reveal feds took his phone:" https://www.advocate.com/news/crime/don-lemon-process-is-punishment

* "Border Patrol boss kicked out of a Las Vegas bar to protect patrons:" https://www.advocate.com/news/border-patrol-greg-bovino-kicked-out-of-bar

* Here are some ways to help Immigrants and the anti-ICE Protesters:

"Project Salt Box:" https://projectsaltbox.substack.com/
"MASTER LIST OF WAYS TO HELP IN MINNEAPOLIS:" https://www.tumblr.com/gwydionmisha/807223113540599808?source=share
"Here are Minnesota groups that need your help organizing against ICE and DHS operations:" https://www.advocate.com/news/minnesota-mutual-aid-groups-ice
Links to Help organize in advance of ICE Occupation: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydionmisha/807226885129060352?source=share
"How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota:" https://naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/how-to-help-if-you-are-outside-minnesota/
"Support minnesotans defending their communities from ICE:" https://www.standwithminnesota.com/
"When the Feds Come to Your City: Standing Up to ICE :" https://crimethinc.com/2025/12/03/when-the-feds-come-to-your-city-standing-up-to-ice-a-guide-from-chicago-organizers
Immigrant Defenders: https://give.immdef.org/give/545119/#!/donation/checkout
The Bail Project: https://bailproject.org/
National Bail Fund Network: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/nbfn-directory
Amnesty International: protect asylum-seekers: https://donate.amnestyusa.org/page/113080/donate/1
The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights: https://www.theyoungcenter.org/
CHIRLA: https://www.chirla.org/
AL Otro Lado: https://alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/63833-al-otro-lado-fund
"Know Your Rights:" https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights
"Disappeared In America:" https://www.disappearedinamerica.us/

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* "Trump says he won't apologize for racist post depicting the Obamas as apes:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-shares-racist-video-depicting-obamas-monkeys-rcna257756

* "Steele: Trump thought Americans would accept his racist post:" https://www.ms.now/the-briefing-with-jen-psaki/watch/steele-trump-thought-americans-would-accept-his-racist-post-2485936707580

* "Questions about the role of racism in Trump’s MAGA support follow offensive social media post:" https://www.ms.now/the-briefing-with-jen-psaki/watch/questions-about-the-role-of-racism-in-trump-s-maga-support-follow-offensive-social-media-post-2485943363564

* "‘To his bones a racist’: Hayes says Trump ‘taking the mask off’ with Obama video:" https://www.ms.now/all-in/watch/to-his-bones-a-racist-hayes-says-trump-taking-the-mask-off-with-obama-video-2485910083546

* "Trump excludes the only gay man and Black governors from White House dinner:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/polis-moore-trump-governors-dinner

* "Trump Sues Himself; Wants $10 Billion Payout:"

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* "Democrats Pushback Against Trump’s Reported Bid To Rename Penn Station And Dulles Airport After Himself:" https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/02/06/democrats-pushback-against-trumps-reported-bid-to-rename-penn-station-and-dulles-airport-after-himself/

* "Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-gateway-new-york-new-jersey-tunnel-d0ebf5a8b54a0729d4621cd1bcb5be95

* "FBI invites state election officials to an 'unusual' briefing on the midterms:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/fbi-state-election-officials-unusual-briefing-midterms-rcna257721

* "The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia:" https://www.propublica.org/article/kevin-moncla-election-researcher-fulton-county-georgia

* "Justification unsealed for FBI’s seizure of 2020 Fulton County ballots:" https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/10/fulton-county-search-warrant-affidavit-00774751

* "Intelligence Dispute Centers on Kushner Reference in Intercepted Communication:" https://archive.ph/8ICEb

* "Tulsi Gabbard calls claim she mishandled whistleblower complaint a 'blatant lie':" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/tulsi-gabbard-responds-senators-criticism-handling-whistleblower-compl-rcna257952

* "Gabbard’s office warns attorney against sharing classified complaint with Congress:" https://apnews.com/article/gabbard-classified-complaint-inspector-general-67ef429356fe1c517c0d8d4ee1f54b38

* "DHS Reportedly Fired a Pilot for Forgetting Kristi Noem’s Blanket on a Plane:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/kristi-noem-pilot-fired-blanket-dhs-1235516775/

* "‘Private cabin’: New scrutiny on Noem, Lewandowski’s ‘close relationship’ amid DHS chaos:" https://www.ms.now/all-in/watch/private-cabin-new-scrutiny-on-noem-lewandowski-s-close-relationship-amid-dhs-chaos-2487243843848

* "Trump EPA to take its biggest swing yet against climate change rules:" https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/10/trump-revoke-climate-change-rules-00773418

* "Project 2026 Is Here:"

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* "California sues Trump admin over its demand to forcibly out trans students, obtains restraining order:" https://www.advocate.com/news/education/california-sues-trump-forced-outing

* "Protest set at NYC’s Stonewall after Trump administration removes Pride flag from national LGBTQ+ monument:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/stonewall-monument-pride-flag

* "Mamdani, Schumer & NYC Council demand National Park Service return Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/new-york-mamdani-stonewall-pride-flag

* "New Yorkers rally in solidarity with LGBTQ+ community after Trump ordered Stonewall Pride flag removed:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/advocacy/stonewall-flag-removal-protest

* "New York City Council advances resolution opposing Stonewall Pride flag removal:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/nyc-council-stonewall-pride-flag

* "They can take down the flag, but they can’t take down the history of Stonewall:" https://www.advocate.com/opinion/adminstration-cannot-erase-stonewall-history

**** Corruption of the Justice System, Pushback, and Related ****

* "Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders:" https://apnews.com/article/pentagon-kelly-hegseth-illegal-orders-lawsuit-f028eade00c78123263bc3e28b3caa0e

* "Trump administration fails to indict Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/doj-fails-secure-indictment-democrats-involved-illegal-orders-video-rcna258385

The Trump Administration contends that the Military code of justice is inherently seditious and anyone quoting it is guilty of sedition conspiracy and also that anyone who has ever been in the military has all their first Amendment rights terminated.

A Grand Jury and a judge do not agree under the belief that the US Constitution and Rule of Law in General are still in effect.

* "Rep. Jason Crow asks Pirro to preserve evidence related to failed indictment:" https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/11/congress/rep-jason-crow-asks-pirro-to-preserve-evidence-related-to-failed-indictment-00776376

* "Trump DOJ fails to indict Dem lawmakers on sedition charges :" https://www.ms.now/all-in/watch/trump-doj-fails-to-indict-dem-lawmakers-on-sedition-charges-2486530628001

* "Trump elevation of obnoxious cable TV host to DOJ backfires with embarrassing string of failures:" https://www.ms.now/the-briefing-with-jen-psaki/watch/trump-elevation-of-obnoxious-cable-tv-host-to-doj-backfires-with-embarrassing-string-of-failures-2486809667710

**** Trump/Epstein/Maxwell, etc. CW: CSA ****

* CW: CSA. "Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats over Epstein files at DOJ oversight hearing:" https://www.npr.org/2026/02/11/nx-s1-5707280/pam-bondi-oversight-hearing-department-of-justice

* CW: CSA. "Massie becomes first Republican to spar with Bondi during House Judiciary hearing:" https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/11/congress/massie-vs-bondi-00775966

* CW: CSA. "Pam Bondi suggests Jewish lesbian lawmaker is anti-Semitic in explosive hearing:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/pam-bondi-disrespect-becca-balint

Her grandmother literally died in the Holocaust.

* CW: CSA. "‘Astounding’: Chris Hayes stunned Bondi still has DOJ job:" https://www.ms.now/all-in/watch/astounding-chris-hayes-stunned-bondi-still-has-doj-job-2486770755990

* CW: CSA. "Pam Bondi makes an absolute fool of herself frantically ducking Epstein questions:" https://www.ms.now/the-briefing-with-jen-psaki/watch/pam-bondi-makes-an-absolute-fool-of-herself-frantically-ducking-epstein-questions-2486803523983

* "House members seek inquiry into DoJ’s tracking of their Epstein files research:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/12/congress-doj-pam-bondi-epstein-files-searches

* "Members of Congress start viewing unredacted Epstein files at Justice Department:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/09/jamie-raskin-doj-cover-up-epstein-files

* "Jamie Raskin accuses DoJ of cover-up after viewing unredacted Epstein files:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/09/jamie-raskin-doj-cover-up-epstein-files

* "Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions from lawmakers:" https://apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-ghislaine-maxwell-congress-f1e947bb9128aaa626390f0987f322e9

* "House Dem identifies ‘wealthy, powerful men’ DOJ redacted in Epstein files:" https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/10/congress/ro-khanna-names-names-00774551

* "‘Likely incriminated’: Congressman names six men unredacted from Epstein files:" https://www.ms.now/the-briefing-with-jen-psaki/watch/likely-incriminated-congressman-names-six-men-unredacted-from-epstein-files-2486557763671

* "Ex-Florida police chief claims Trump told him ‘everyone’ knew what Epstein was doing in 2006:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/10/trump-epstein-phone-call-florida-police

* "Trump Stands by His Epstein Files Companion After Calls to Resign:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-stands-by-his-epstein-files-companion-after-calls-to-resign/

* "Epstein Files Put Two More Top Trump Officials in the Spotlight:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/epstein-files-put-two-more-top-trump-officials-in-the-spotlight/

* "Dr. Oz Appears In Epstein Files: What We Know:" https://www.newsweek.com/dr-mehmet-oz-epstein-files-disclosure-11511374

* "Chairman of major US law firm steps down after Epstein files release:" https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v02m633mjo

* "Epstein’s Secret Pic of ‘Wild’ Dinner With Tech Titans Exposed:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/epsteins-secret-pic-of-wild-dinner-with-tech-titans-exposed/

* "Epstein engineered intimate relationship for Tesla’s Kimbal Musk, emails show:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/10/jeffrey-epstein-tesla-kimbal-musk

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* "Corporate crime persists in the shadows:" https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/society/2026/corporate-crime-poorly-tracked-usa

* "ICE chief defends his officers to Congress as lawmakers mull DHS funding:" https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/10/ice-todd-lyons-dhs-funding-hearing-00774309

* "DHS shutdown all but certain after failed Senate vote:" https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/12/congress/dhs-shutdown-all-but-certain-00778721

Please call your Senators and encourage them to stay firm.

* "House votes to disapprove of Trump’s Canada tariffs:" https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/11/house-rebukes-trumps-canada-tariffs-00776898

It goes to the Senate now! Please contact your senators!

* "House passes elections overhaul bill that could make it harder for married women to vote:" https://19thnews.org/2026/02/house-passes-save-america-act-married-women-vote/

The goal of this legislation is to make it illegal on a federal level for married women and trans people to vote.

Please tell Quisling Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar exactly what you think of his decision to vote to permanently disenfranchise so many American citizens if he is your Congress Critter.

Please contact your US Senators to tell them to vote AGAINST the SAVE ACT

* "Former State Dept officials warn that racist Trump nominee could dismantle human rights protections at the UN:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/diplomats-worry-jeremy-carl-nomination

* "Mike Johnson lecturing the pope Is a blasphemy that LGBTQ+ people know all too well:" https://www.advocate.com/opinion/mike-johnson-lectures-pope

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* Our until Midterms is to survive, to build grassroots resistance, to do all in our power to slow the republican Christo-fascist agenda, and to prepare for 2026 in case there is still Democracy.

"Take action with Indivisible:" https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/

Trump 2.0 Indivisible Guide.  https://indivisible.org/resource/guide

If you can't safely contact them in person, here are some other options for contacting your Congress Critters:

Five Calls to your critters: https://5calls.org/

Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/

And another: https://faxzero.com/fax_senate.php

Snail Mail Campaigns: https://conuly.dreamwidth.org/3622760.html

"Congress. gov:" https://www.congress.gov/

White house (Possibly Dangerous): https://www.whitehouse.gov/

ACLU advice for writing to your Critters: https://www.aclu.org/writing-your-elected-representatives

This tracks legislation: https://www.govtrack.us/

"The Public Comment Process (+ how to write effective public comments):" https://www.tumblr.com/gwydionmisha/781844516804149248?source=share

"Swing Left:" https://swingleft.org/

Run for Something: https://runforsomething.net/

"Vote Smart:" https://justfacts.votesmart.org/

Protests: "50501 Events:" https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

"ICE Raids Toolkit: Defend Against ICE Raids and Community Arrests:" https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/raids-toolkit/

Contains a raid tip hotline amoung other things. "Know Your Rights
LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY:" https://wearecasa.org/know-your-rights/

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* I would like to congratulate New Jersey! "Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic House special primary in New Jersey:" https://www.npr.org/2026/02/10/nx-s1-5703636/nj-primary-election-mejia-malinowski

* "‘It’s pissing people off’: Centrist Democrats are livid with AIPAC after primary fiasco:" https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/06/centrist-democrats-are-livid-with-aipac-after-primary-meddling-00769461

* I would like to congratulate New Jersey!

THIS is why it's important to vote in every primary and every special election.

She's a strong progressive with views aligned with people like Sanders and Mamdani. She beat out a shitty centrist in a very close primary.

People turned out, so New Jersey got a WAY better candidate.

Now let us hope people also show up for the Special election because we need her in the House.

We are entering primary season just generally. States vote at different times, so I beg ALL of you to check when your state is voting. If you are in an in-person vote state, research ahead of time so you can vote for the candidate with views closest to your own. If you vote by mail, take the time to look them up when your ballot comes.

THIS is how you move the party further LEFT.

Primary schedule here:

* "2026 Statewide Primary Calendar:" https://www.270towin.com/2026-state-primary-calendar/

I don't know where you live, so I can't link this for you, but I find the Progressive Voter Guide online very helpful in narrowing down candidates in the often packed primaries where I live.

I also suggest looking at things like volunteer work and endorsements, because it really, really helps with things like sheriff and judicial elections, but can be useful in all sorts of primaries when you have multiple good options.

REMEMBER: Don't just vote for the big things like US Congress. Vote in every State and local race down to the smallest and on all the referendums.

State and local elections have a massive impact on your quality of life.

* "Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger sends marriage equality & abortion rights amendments to voters:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/spanberger-signs-marriage-referendum

* "Utah Republicans, ignoring their own study, pass ban on gender-affirming care for youth:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/utah-gender-affirming-care-ban

* "Police release man detained in connection to Nancy Guthrie disappearance:" https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5l4yy3ezmo

* "Kash Patel under fire as Nancy Guthrie investigation enters Day 11:" https://www.ms.now/all-in/watch/kash-patel-under-fire-as-nancy-guthrie-investigation-enters-day-11-2486774339914

* "Andrew Jarecki - Exposing the Alabama Prison System in “The Alabama Solution” | The Daily Show:"

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* "What to know about LGBTQ+ rights — or lack thereof — in Italy as Olympics begin:" https://www.advocate.com/news/italy-olympics-lgbtq-rights

* "Trans Youth Suicides Skyrocketed In UK After Care Drawdown; Government Covers It Up:" https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/trans-youth-suicides-skyrocketed

* "Under new name, supportive schools group will help young LGBTQ+ people Glisten:" https://www.advocate.com/news/education/glisten-will-help-youth-shine

* "Black Americans are disproportionately criminalized for living with HIV. Here's how :" https://www.advocate.com/health/black-american-hiv-rates-criminalization

* "Florida restores funding for 16,000 people's HIV medication — for now:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/florida-reverses-hiv-funding-cuts

* "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: a time for action on many fronts:" https://www.advocate.com/health/hiv/black-hiv-aids-awareness-day

* "U.S. life expectancy hits a new high as deaths from overdoses and COVID fall:" https://www.npr.org/2026/01/29/nx-s1-5689902/us-life-expectancy-rises?

* "Amazon workers at Coventry warehouse tested for tuberculosis after outbreak:" https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/16/amazon-workers-at-coventry-warehouse-being-tested-for-tuberculosis-after-possible-outbreak

* "Memorizing London’s 25,000 streets changes cabbies’ brains — and may prevent Alzheimer’s:" https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/the-knowledge-of-london/

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* "There May Be No Turning Back This Climate Crisis:" https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/02/accelerating-climate-emergency-science-tipping-points-solutions/

* "Extreme cold in New York City leaves 18 dead:" https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9g8nxdexko

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* "Decades of memories swept away: Thousands lose homes as 'Venice of Nigeria' is demolished:" https://www.reuters.com/pictures/decades-memories-swept-away-thousands-lose-homes-venice-nigeria-is-demolished-2026-01-28/

* "The Cities That Battle Winter With Beets:" https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-15/to-beat-winter-cities-fight-back-with-beets

* "Why do HOAs even exist?:"

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* "Earth still had seasons during its longest deep freeze:" https://www.earth.com/news/earth-still-had-seasons-during-its-longest-deep-freeze/

* "These 773,000-year-old fossils may reveal our shared human ancestor:" https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206012221.htm

* "From bones to steel: Why ice skates were a terrible idea that worked:" https://www.popsci.com/technology/ice-skates-history/

* "Answering White People's Questions About Slavery: The London History Show:"

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* "The History of Alaskan and Hawaiian Statehood: Ep 18 of Crash Course Native American History:"

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* "The lush life of Billy Strayhorn, the gay Black man who was Duke Ellington's 'right arm':" https://www.advocate.com/history/billy-strayhorn-black-gay-musician

* "The Era of Native Urban Relocation: Ep 17 of Crash Course Native American History:"

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* "A History of Indigenous Women with Lily Gladstone: Ep 19 of Crash Course Native American History:"

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* "Modern Tribal Governments Explained: Ep 20 of Crash Course Native American History:"

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* "Native Languages & The Indian Education Act: Ep 21 of Crash Course Native American History:"

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* "Introduction to Federal Indian Law: Ep 16 of Crash Course Native American History:"

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* "The Land Back Movement Explained: Ep 22 of Crash Course Native American History:"

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* "Hollywood, Pretendians, and Cultural Appropriation: Ep 23 of Crash Course Native American History:"

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* "What Can a Prophecy Tell Us About Climate Change?: Ep 24 of Crash Course Native American History:"

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* I woke up with basically no spoons Friday. We are talking it took me seven hours of effort to make it into the living room to eat bread slices and dried fruit and hydrate because I couldn't handle even boiling water for soup cups. It took another most of two hours to make it to the desk from the sofa for more hydration before going back bed. Hence very little that wasn't pre-programmed getting done.

I feel like a slacker taking two days off from physio, but it was pretty clear I could do things like make food or do physio Saturday and not both.

* Low sleep quality again Saturday. Livia and I did a lot of reading in bed (with pets). When I reached for the remote above my head to turn the TV on for physio time it fell between the pillows and the headboard, which is a problem because periodic pushing of the mattress back against the headboard requires me moving all the pillows and things off the bed because the extra weight makes it impossible. Anything to do with the mattress is a spoon devouring nightmare. I have no help for changing bedding and it's really a two person job because of the weight of the mattress. The result is, there is currently more space than I like between headboard and mattress.

When I tried to rescue it, it slid further down behind the pillows. Moving is always a risk in this situation, but there was nothing forward. I heard the tell take sound of it hitting the floor the moment I moved to try to get a better grip.

There was nothing for it. Everything had to come off the bed and I was going to have to try to shift the mattress myself. Worse, I had no one with longer arms, so I was going to have to get a dustpan between the slats, awkwardly try to sweep things into it without losing my grip, pick everything out of the dustpan, then pull the dustpan out. More things inevitably fell into the crack of doom during the process, compounding the problem. Sigh.

I had been doing a good job holding the crack closed, as there were only three things in there besides the escaped remote that had fallen from the shelf before I started knocking more things into the hole, plus a small collection of medical packaging. Go me!

I still had to change the fitted sheet as I'd gone this far, which is really right at the edge of possible for my shoulder joints. Then pull more things that had fallen into the crack of doom. Then try to force the mattress back into place alone. Then put everything back. I never really get everything back, small things get misplaced and must be found later.

Even with several hours of rest including two naps and lots of pettins, it took another couple hours for half assed physio, and I keep getting the shakes.

There were all these other things I needed to to today, but likely I'd already eaten a bunch of tomorrow's spoons. Sigh. At least there are clean sheets.

* Monday, I noticed the early stages of an eye infection. My car can't make the distance to the next town where there were appointments open, but they found me one Tuesday. I dropped off library books after and tried to hit the discount grocery in search of five things it turned out they were out of. I did get my second choice for one of them, which wasn't a hardship as both are things I buy on the regular; I was just more in the mood for the other. There were no mushrooms or bags of frozen broccoli. The other two things? Sigh. One they only had a tiny over priced side dish version from another brand instead of two full meals worth from the good brand, so I passed. The other, I got the smallest I could find of a different brand and flavour to test instead of what I actually wanted.

I had started lunch and was putting my meager purchases away, when squirrel appeared, trying to work out how we were going to take the trash out. I proposed once again that we just put the whole thing can and all on the dolly and take it out to the dumpster together that way. We have two working arms between us and it would be a lot easier to each take a handle a dump the tied off bag that way, letting gravity do most of the work, then take the can and dolly back where they go. Squirrel gave in and while it was still annoying, it was far better than any of the alternatives.

I then needed to lie down because I was already pretty much at the end on hobbling about without a really long rest. I did lungs, had lunch, rested a whole bunch more. I did eventually manage a few small household tasks between rests, but I just feel like too little butter on too much bread.

Really, I need to finish putting things away from all the displacement. Really, I need to try the reorganization in the garden, as it will help when planting time comes. These are big exhausting things and one of them, I am not convinced I can do even sitting down and using my feet, but I can't know for sure until I move the rack and give it a try. If it does work, it will take better advantage of the extra sun we have since they pulled the massive bush out and will also give me better access to the far tomato planters.

* Thursday was exhausting and full of too many things and I made two key errors that fucked some things up. All this, plus my ankle kept disjointing, jointing, disjointing, joining so many times I lost count as I slogged painfully about trying and mostly failing to achieve essential tasks. Bonus: Physio tomorrow at entirely The Wrong Time.

* I did make it to physio Friday. My ankle was still bad, but properly in it's socket, which is important as we added a bunch of standing stuff. (Ugh.) We also upgrading a lying down and the sitting exercise. At check in, I saw one of the arm guys and said high. Later on the leg physio mentioned she'd spoken to him about me before we started and he said I was a really hard worker, which is nice to hear.

I made it home and had to lie down for a good long while before making food. Then I did lungs and had another long lie down before sorting forage. When I got up to put forage away, I discovered my legs were just DONE. It would have been a brilliant day to own one of those little lightweight indoor electric chairs. Instead I had a really scary trip to my room for pettins alternating with cuddle naps with Livia for most of the afternoon.

I did eventually make it back out to put away the perishable forage, feed and water Livia and the fish, etc., but it's just really bad tonight. At some point I will have to make more food. *shudder*

I had hoped to do a Friday morning aggregate, but I was just too tired to manage it, which sucks as there are multiple congressional action items it would have been better to start on before the recess.

* "‘It’s emptiness’: banned Ukrainian athlete accuses IOC of fueling Russia’s propaganda:" https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/12/ukraine-vladyslav-heraskevych-disqualified-winter-olympics-skeleton-helmet-protest-war-deaths

* "Penisgate erupts at Olympics; scandal exposes risks of bulking your bulge:" https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/penisgate-erupts-at-olympics-scandal-exposes-risks-of-bulking-your-budge/

* They were quite audible in the Canadian coverage and the commentators deliberately pointed it out. Rightly so. "NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/06/nbc-appears-to-cut-crowds-booing-of-jd-vance-from-winter-olympics-broadcast

* "Winter Olympics 2026: All the queer athletes who won medals:" https://www.advocate.com/news/winter-olympics-lgbtq-medals

* "LGBTQ+ Olympians receive death threats after speaking out against the Trump admin.:" https://www.advocate.com/news/lgbtq-olympians-death-threats-trump

* "US Olympians speaking up about politics at home face online backlash — including from Trump:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-us-athletes-speaking-out-backlash-6ad0274b0aa2f44795fdf1c44e2eb252

* "NBC apologizes for misgendering trailblazing trans Olympian Elis Lundholm:" https://www.advocate.com/news/people/olympian-elis-lundholm-misgendered

* "Gay ice dancer Guillaume Cizeron's gold medal is questioned as judging scandal heats up:" https://www.advocate.com/news/guillaume-cizeron-and-laurence-fournier-beaudry-judging-scandal

* "Ben & Jerry's co-founder needs your help to 'prevent the destruction' of beloved ice cream brand:" https://www.advocate.com/news/people/ben-and-jerrys-dei-interview

* "Donald Trump Is Nothing To Smile About | Mike Johnson vs. Pope Leo XIV | Bezos "Murders" Journalism:"

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* CW: CSA "Trump: ICE Killings Create Bad Publicity | America's Secret Weapon | Epstein's Muffin Recipe:"

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* "Gavin Newsom: Leading Man, For Your Consideration | The Daily Showography:"

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* "Super Bowl: Bad Bunny puts on a queer-inclusive show with Lady Gaga & Ricky Martin:" https://www.advocate.com/news/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-recap-watch

* "Who is American? Bad Bunny at the Superbowl:" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dtnNqaOACNI

* "Bad Bunny spread love, making Trump look selfish, stupid, and stale:" https://www.advocate.com/opinion/bad-bunny-spread-love-halftime

* "Right-Wingers Who Boycotted Halftime Show Still Saw Enough of It to Be Furious:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/maga-furious-bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-1235513261/

* "TN Republican demands official probe after calling Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show 'gay pornography':" https://www.advocate.com/politics/bad-bunny-gay-porn-andy-ogles

O.o What does he think gay men do in bed. Does he think sugar cane is somehow involved?

Follow up question: Has he ever had sex with anyone?

I am remembering Ivonova in B5 tricking that ambassador into thinking they were having sex. Does his wife dance around fully clothed and tell him it is sex?

* "Ian McKellen recites Shakespeare to slam 'mountainous inhumanity' in U.S.:" https://www.advocate.com/television/sir-ian-mckellen-shakespeare-stephen-colbert

* ""There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW:"

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"Grant them removed, and grant that this your noise
Hath chid down all the majesty of England;
Imagine that you see the wretched strangers,
Their babies at their backs with their poor luggage,
Plodding to the ports and coasts for transportation,
And that you sit as kings in your desires,
Authority quite silenced by your brawl,
And you in rough of your opinions clothed;

What had you got? I'll tell you: you had taught
How insolence and strong hand should prevail,
How order should be quelled; and by this pattern
Not one of you should live an aged man,
For other ruffians, as their fancies wrought,
With self same hand, self reasons, and self right,
Would shark on you, and men like ravenous fishes
Would feed on one another.

O, desperate as you are,
Wash your foul minds with tears, and those same hands,
That you like rebels lift against the peace,
Lift up for peace, and your unreverent knees,
Make them your feet to kneel to be forgiven!

You'll put down strangers,
Kill them, cut their throats, possess their houses,
And lead the majesty of law in liom,
To slip him like a hound. Say now the king
(As he is clement, if th' offender mourn)
Should so much come to short of your great trespass
As but to banish you, whether would you go?

What country, by the nature of your error,
Should give you harbor? go you to France or Flanders,
To any German province, to Spain or Portugal,
Nay, any where that not adheres to England,—

Why, you must needs be strangers: Would you be pleased
To find a nation of such barbarous temper,
That, breaking out in hideous violence,
Would not afford you an abode on earth,
Whet their detested knives against your throats,
Spurn you like dogs, and like as if that God

Owed not nor made not you, nor that the claimants
Were not all appropriate to your comforts,
But chartered unto them, what would you think
To be thus used? this is the strangers case;
And this your mountainish inhumanity."

* "Disney's Living Characters: A Broken Promise:"

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* "5 Iconic Archers that Fantasy Forgets:"

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* "True Facts: Electric Nematodes and Flying Spiders:"

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* "True Facts: Is The Goffin's Cockatoo The Smartest Bird?:"

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* "Blatantly Bumbling Baffling Battles:" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G4c_KbJpFhc

* "Verily Vernacular:" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qWzCDJi5Lx8

* "Vain Versailles 2:" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SSSCS-k_KjI

* "1700s Fboys:" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SkETKY1T2q8

* "Egregious East India Company:" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LxmCARCh2uA

* "Manic Musical Mozart:" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MOnrUAleY28

* "Sorrowful Salieri:" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KaXWdLRA_7I

* "Let's Give Women Something To Smile About:"

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* "Introducing "Coalie":"

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* This is and was and likely always will be my favorite of his songs. ""You Can Close Your Eyes" - James Taylor (LIVE on The Late Show):"

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* "This Groundbreaking New Showcase of Nearly 60 Works Is the Biggest-Ever Exhibition of LGBTQ+ African Art:" https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-groundbreaking-new-showcase-of-nearly-60-works-is-the-biggest-ever-exhibition-of-lgbtq-african-art-180988095/

* "10 If-You-Know-You-Know Classics of Queer Black Literature:" https://www.them.us/story/black-queer-literature-roundup

* "Winter storm across the US in photos:" https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/winter-storm-weather-photo-gallery-660aec5749dc23108311a31a8627345c?

* "Bakers Are Topping Each Other By Creating Cakes That Look Like Paradise Islands (30 Pics):" https://www.boredpanda.com/paradise-island-cake-art/

* "You're In A Lesbian Pulp Novel From 1958! What's Distracting You From Work And Causing Your Heterosexual Coworker Nora To Glance Curiously Over At Your Desk?:" https://www.thechatner.com/p/youre-in-a-lesbian-pulp-novel-from-6b1?publication_id=5&post_id=187703313&isFreemail=true&r=ykw2&triedRedirect=true

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

The help links are at the bottom under the cut.

* "Project Salt Box:" https://projectsaltbox.substack.com/

* "When the Feds Come to Your City: Standing Up to ICE :" https://crimethinc.com/2025/12/03/when-the-feds-come-to-your-city-standing-up-to-ice-a-guide-from-chicago-organizers

* "MASTER LIST OF WAYS TO HELP IN MINNEAPOLIS:" https://www.tumblr.com/gwydionmisha/807223113540599808?source=share

* "Here are Minnesota groups that need your help organizing against ICE and DHS operations:" https://www.advocate.com/news/minnesota-mutual-aid-groups-ice

* Links to Help organize in advance of ICE Occupation: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydionmisha/807226885129060352?source=share

* "Swing Left:" https://swingleft.org/

* Contains link to trans girl sales pages. "Trans Girl Scouts On Cookie List Sell 71,000 Boxes Of Cookies And Growing:" https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/trans-girl-scouts-on-cookie-list

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* "Austria’s Sebastian Kurz charged with making false statements:" https://www.politico.eu/article/sebastian-kurz-charged-on-suspicion-of-making-false-statements/

* "Secret Messages Document Moscow Contacts with Staffer of Far-Right AfD:" https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-secret-messages-document-moscow-contacts-with-staffer-of-far-right-afd-a-0040e526-39d7-4f22-8bc1-6772bc2d840a

* "A top Russian general linked to the head of a rebellious mercenary group is reportedly dismissed:" https://apnews.com/article/russia-general-surovikin-dismissed-ukraine-wagner-036326ed0279a0c85600ef435e59a076

* "Russian mercenary chief and mutineer Prigozhin killed in jet crash, state media say:" https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-23/jet-crash-in-russia-kills-10-wagner-chief-prigozhin-passenger-list

* "'Revenge served cold' suspected in plane crash death of Putin warlord:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-revenge-served-cold-suspected-in-plane-crash-death-of-putin-warlord-191489605556

* "The new educational programme in Russia:" https://solarbird.dreamwidth.org/1932940.html

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* "Ukraine forces raise national flag in Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia region:" https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-forces-raise-national-flag-robotyne-zaporizhzhia-region-2023-08-23/

* "Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War:" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/black-sea-russia-ukraine.html

* "Let's talk about Russia and who they don't want to face....:"

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* "Fox blames Biden for failing to stop Tropical Storm Hilary at the border: "they let it right in":" https://boingboing.net/2023/08/21/fox-blames-biden-for-failing-to-stop-tropical-storm-hilary-at-the-border-they-let-it-right-in.html

Remember when Republicans used to claim Obama had a time machine and super powers on the regular? Now they are claiming Biden controls the Weather.

* "Let's talk about government shutdowns, continuing resolutions, and more....:"

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* Republicans continue to wage their war on the American Economy that started with Reagan. "House Freedom Caucus rolls out demands to avoid shutdown:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/21/house-freedom-caucus-potential-shutdown-00112068

* "More than 31K Arkansans lost Medicaid coverage for procedural reasons in July:" https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-09/more-than-31k-arkansans-lost-medicaid-coverage-for-procedural-reasons-in-july

* "More than 82,000 Arkansans lose Medicaid coverage in July purge:" https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/aug/09/more-than-82000-arkansans-lose-medicaid-coverage/

* It's not just Arkansas. Check your Medicaid.

* "The Charitable-Industrial Complex:" https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/27/opinion/the-charitable-industrial-complex.html

* "UPS workers overwhelmingly approve a 5-year contract, ending a standoff between the company and the Teamsters union:" https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ups-workers-overwhelmingly-approve-5-year-contract-ending-102462116

* "House Republicans launch investigation into Fulton County DA after Trump indictment:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/24/house-republicans-launch-investigation-into-fulton-county-da-00112769

* "You Can Help Stop These Bad Internet Bills:" https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/07/you-can-help-stop-these-bad-internet-bills

* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can't safely contact them in person, here are some other options:

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

Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/

* The Indivisible Guide: "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf

* "Federal Judge Strikes Down Portions of Texas Voter Suppression Law S.B. 1:" https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/federal-judge-strikes-down-portions-of-texas-voter-suppression-law-s-b-1/

* If Republicans succeed this is the end of rule of law and an independent judiciary. "Trump’s Georgia allies search for ways to punish Fani Willis:" https://www.ajc.com/politics/trumps-georgia-allies-search-for-ways-to-punish-fani-willis/LYUKIOKBJJBMBAXFD3JCWO2ZTQ/

* "Drag queen makes historic run for office to bring ‘voice to the voiceless’ in Florida politics:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/20/florida-drag-queen-politics-michael-travis-erika-rose/

* "Racist COVID Claims Spread by RFK, Jr., and Other Demagogues Are Deadly:" https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/racist-covid-infection-theories-arent-just-wrong-they-are-deadly/

* "Hayes: How the ‘hermetically-sealed’ MAGA world views Trump vs. Biden:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/hayes-how-the-hermetically-sealed-maga-world-views-trump-vs-biden-191383621713

* "Let's talk about negative turnout for Biden and Trump....:"

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* "Vivek Ramaswamy: LGBTQ+ People Created 'Tyranny of the Minority':" https://www.advocate.com/politics/vivek-ramaswamy-lgbtq-people-tyranny

* How is this legal? "ND governor paying people to donate to his presidential campaign:" https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4089441-nd-governor-paying-people-to-donate-to-his-presidential-campaign/

* "The Ron DeSantis Slump:" https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-political-scene/the-ron-desantis-slump

* "DeSantis eager to disclaim his elitist roots to curry favor with MAGA populists:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/desantis-eager-to-disclaim-his-elitist-roots-to-curry-favor-with-maga-populists-191484485546

* "The dog that didn't bark: Trump's calls for massive protests go unanswered:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/the-dog-that-didn-t-bark-trump-s-calls-for-massive-protests-go-unanswered-191308869503

* "Let's talk about Trump, Tucker, and skipping the debates....:"

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* "Michigan's Perry Johnson excluded from GOP presidential debate; claims 'corrupt' process:" https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/08/22/perry-johnson-michigan-gop-presidential-debate-candidate/70640396007/

* "Perry Johnson Also Plans to Sue RNC for Missing Presidential Debate:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/perry-johnson-also-plans-to-sue-rnc-for-missing-presidential-debate

* "'Mad, mad world': Republicans make a mockery of primary debate before it even starts:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-mad-mad-world-republicans-make-a-mockery-of-primary-debate-before-it-even-starts-191389765967

* "The GOP Debate Participants: A Look at Their Anti-LGBTQ+ Records:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/republican-debate-homophobia-transphobia

* "The spiciest moments of the first GOP debate:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/23/first-republican-debate-highlights-00112617

* "Republican presidential candidates attack LGBTQ+ ‘indoctrination’ in schools during TV debate:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/24/republican-2024-candidates-ron-desantis-nikki-haley-donald-trump/

* "The GOP Debate: A Dumpster Fire, With or Without Trump:" https://www.advocate.com/voices/gop-debate-dumpster-fire

* "New Arkansas law now allows children under 16 years old to work:" https://www.kait8.com/2023/08/01/new-arkansas-law-now-allows-children-under-16-years-old-work/

* "MTG Baselessly Claims Georgia Prosecutor Is ‘Guilty of’ RICO Crimes, Not Trump:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/mtg-georgia-prosecutor-guilty-rico-not-trump-1234809319/

* "Marjorie Taylor Greene appears to defend Proud Boys leader in social media post :" https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4159874-marjorie-taylor-greene-defends-proud-boys-leader-in-social-media-post-as-doj-seeks-33-year-sentence/?utm_source=press.coop

* "George Santos Aide Accused of Impersonating Kevin McCarthy Staffer Now Charged:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/george-santos-aide-charged

* "Let's talk about Santos, fundraising, and another indictment....:"

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* "Trump attorneys guided false electors in Georgia, GOP chair says:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/22/trump-indictment-false-electors-00112229

* "Meet the 34-year-old judge who will oversee Trump prosecution in Georgia:" https://www.ajc.com/news/meet-the-34-year-old-judge-who-will-oversee-trump-prosecution/BSRME6N2DJFYDGZ3OGBOJUFUKA/

* "Trump ex-chief Mark Meadows asks judge to protect him from arrest as he seeks to move Georgia case to federal court:" https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/22/trump-ex-aide-meadows-asks-judge-to-protect-him-from-arrest-in-ga-case.html

* "Indicted Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro demands speedy trial in Georgia:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/indicted-trump-lawyer-kenneth-chesebro-demands-speedy-trial-in-georgia-191470661865

* "Judge schedules Trump codefendant Ken Chesebro for October trial in racketeering case:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/24/fulton-county-prosecutors-ask-judge-to-set-oct-23-trial-on-trump-racketeering-charges-00112816

* "Giuliani turns himself in on Georgia 2020 election charges after bond is set at $150,000:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-giuliani-georgia-election-indictment-fulton-county-203b1e69cbff227a0bf8cc59a6bb645f

* "Federal judge rejects bids to halt Georgia prosecution of Trump aides over 2020 election:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/23/georgia-trump-racketeering-case-state-court-00112480

* "Long on bills, short on time: Trump co-defendants may consider their options:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/long-on-bills-short-on-time-trump-co-defendants-may-consider-their-options-191393349787

* "Judge approves $200,000 bond for Trump in Georgia election case:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-giuliani-georgia-election-indictment-fulton-county-203b1e69cbff227a0bf8cc59a6bb645f

* "Behold the First Ever Presidential Mugshot:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-mugshot-released-georgia-election-meddling-arrest-1234812072/

* "Sen. Warnock (D-GA): We know who Trump is, but who are we?:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/sen-warnock-d-ga-we-know-who-trump-is-but-who-are-we-191309381982

* This is understandable and some of the most in depth stuff I've seen on the indictments. "It's RICO in Georgia:"

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* "Inside One ‘Egregious’ Mistake From Trump’s Florida Judge Aileen Cannon:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-one-egregious-mistake-from-trumps-florida-judge-aileen-cannon

* "Prosecutors: Trump Mar-a-Lago security aide flipped after changing lawyers :" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/22/trump-witness-reversal-testimony-jack-smith-00112355

* "Key Mar-a-Lago witness flips after dumping Trump-aligned lawyer, court filings reveal:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/key-mar-a-lago-witness-flips-after-dumping-trump-aligned-lawyer-court-filings-reveal-191393349836

* "Bondsman Scott Hall released from Fulton Jail:" https://www.ajc.com/news/bondsman-scott-hall-released-from-fulton-jail/5U2LUVKRR5AZDPGVUNFQFUVYCU/

* "Justice Department objects to Trump’s proposed April 2026 date for DC trial:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-special-counsel-trial-justice-department-jan-6-d2648e51ddf2cdcebf74a197e4c547d7

* "How Trump (Allegedly) Tried to Steal the Election:"

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* "Secret Service Agents Were in Contact With Far-Right Oath Keepers:" https://newrepublic.com/post/175151/secret-service-agents-contact-far-right-oath-keepers

* "'Naive' Secret Service had blind spot for Oath Keepers ahead of Jan. 6: report:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-naive-secret-service-had-blind-spot-for-oath-keepers-ahead-of-jan-6-report-191481925893

* "Investigation underway after unknown white powdery substance found at Nevada FBI office:" https://katv.com/news/nation-world/investigation-underway-after-unknown-white-powdery-substance-found-at-nevada-fbi-office-reno-explicit-sign-cup-of-white-powder-federal-investigation-possible-hoax

* "‘Active’ hate groups made up of neo-Nazis growing in the US, experts warn:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/24/active-hate-groups-neo-nazis-us/

* "Bomb threats and ‘swatting’ campaign hits dozens of synagogues:" https://forward.com/news/557648/bomb-threats-and-swatting-campaign-hits-dozens-of-synagogues/?amp=1

* "Judge halts "religious-liberty training" order as Southwest argues it's unconstitutional:" https://www.lawdork.com/p/religious-liberty-training-order-30-day-stay

* "Misconduct Complaint Filed Against Texas Judge in Hate Group Training Case:" https://www.advocate.com/law/southwest-airlines-judge-complaint

* "Kyle Rittenhouse’s new foundation is run by a Pizzagate conspiracy theorist and a gun extremist who appeared on a white nationalist program:" https://www.mediamatters.org/diversity-discrimination/kyle-rittenhouses-new-foundation-run-pizzagate-conspiracy-theorist-and-gun

* "One dead in Nudieland shooting at ‘safe space’ for queer punk community in Minneapolis:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/18/nudieland-shooting-death/

* "Minneapolis Mass Shooting Leaves Transgender Community Fearful of Further Violence:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/nudieland-minneapolis-trans-shooting

* "Government's own experts found 'barbaric' and 'negligent' conditions in ICE detention:" https://www.npr.org/2023/08/16/1190767610/ice-detention-immigration-government-inspectors-barbaric-negligent-conditions

* "DOJ sues Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over Rio Grande barrier:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/24/doj-sues-texas-and-gov-greg-abbott-over-rio-grande-barrier-00107896

* "Lansing police detained a Black child who was in the 'wrong place, wrong time,' department says:" https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-police-detained-a-black-child-who-was-in-the-wrong-place-wrong-time-department-says-4/

* "Trans man assaulted by police officer in car park to sue LA County for $10,000:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/18/emmett-brock-los-angeles-police-legal-action/

* "Lawsuit could be filed in death of Joan Meyer, who died day after police raid on KS paper:" https://news.yahoo.com/lawsuit-could-filed-death-joan-185938180.html

* "Authorities charge 10 current and former California police officers in corruption case:" https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/authorities-charge-10-current-and-former-california-police-officers-in-corruption-case

* "Let's talk about the FBI, California, and 9 cops....:"

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* "Greenpoint mystery solved: serial litterer was NYPD sergeant:" https://gothamist.com/news/greenpoint-mystery-solved-serial-litterer-was-nypd-sergeant

* "The War on Cities:" https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-crime/the-war-on-cities

* "Sentenced to Life as Boys, They Made Their Case for Release:" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/headway/prison-life-sentence-release.html

* "Did a Journalist Violate Hacking Law to Leak Fox News Clips? The Government Thinks He Did.:" https://zetter.substack.com/p/did-a-journalist-violate-hacking

* "The Black Panther Party is Back and They’ve Got Hormones:" https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/the-black-panther-party-is-back-theyve-got-hormones

* "Oklahoma’s high court will consider a reparations case from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivors:" https://apnews.com/article/tulsa-race-massacre-survivors-lawsuit-2731bcc20ef66decf564eb4918460327

* "Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU:" https://www.advocate.com/law/aclu-sues-texas-drag-ban

* "Smithsonian Cancels Literature Festival Leaving Trans AAPI Community Disheartened:" https://www.advocate.com/news/aapi-transgender-smithsonian-festival-cancellation

* "Right-Wing Takeover of New College in Florida Seeks to Benefit More Men:" https://www.advocate.com/education/chris-rufo-new-college-florida

* "Moms for Liberty Wants to Make American Kids Oblivious to Sex Ed: Report:" https://www.advocate.com/education/sex-education-moms-for-liberty

* "North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of 3 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills:" https://www.advocate.com/law/anti-lgbtq-bills-north-carolina

* "Students banned from using nicknames under new anti-trans Orange County schools guidance:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/08/orange-county-florida-trans-schools/

* "California School District Will Make Staff Out Trans Students to Their Parents:" https://www.advocate.com/education/murrieta-valley-outing-transgender-students

* "“Racism pure and simple”: Arkansas rejects credit for AP Black History — but Europe history is fine:" https://www.salon.com/2023/08/16/pure-and-simple-arkansas-rejects-credit-for-ap-black-history--but-europe-history-is-fine_partner/

* It is not allowed to teach about the Little Rock Nine in Little Rock. Little Rock high schools say they will defy the law. "Historic "Little Rock Nine" school pushes back on Arkansas law limiting race studies:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/historic-little-rock-nine-school-pushes-back-on-arkansas-law-limiting-race-studies-191307845936

* "PragerU co-host once condemned Martin Luther King Jr. and branded himself a white nationalist:" https://www.vpsreports.com/post/prageru-co-host-once-condemned-martin-luther-king-jr-and-branded-himself-a-white-nationalist

* "ACLU Calls for Federal Probe of Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions in Texas Schools:" https://www.advocate.com/law/texas-schools-anti-lgbtq

* "Heartstopper, The Color Purple and hundreds more books set for Iowa school ban:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/03/heartstopper-the-colour-purple-book-ban-iowa/

* "Trump-supporting town could force local library to close over a book about trans people:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/19/dayton-washington-library-lgbtq-books/

* CW: Sexual Assault "Sexual Assaults in the LGBTQ+ Community — A Survivor Finds His Voice and Speaks Out:" https://www.advocate.com/news/david-daniels-sexual-assault-schultz

* CW: Sexual Harassment. Christians insist their religion requires them to Sexually Harass queer people and the Us Government agrees that the Christian requirement to be cruel to people they hate is more important than the right of queer people to be safe. "Baylor University Gets Exemption From LGBTQ-Related Sexual Harassment Ban:" https://www.advocate.com/religion/baylor-university-sexual-harrassment-lgbtq

* CW: Domestic Violence murder. "Florida Man's Husband Identified as Suspect in His Death:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/florida-man-husband-homicide-suspect

* CW: Elder Abuse. "Elderly gay man burned by cigarette and left bruised by staff in care home abuse:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/16/lgbtq-oap-care-home-abuse-report/

* "Mississippi School District Implements Transphobic Dress Code:" https://www.advocate.com/news/mississippi-school-district-dress-code

* "Campaigners call out ‘deep-seated stigma’ as period products are tested with blood for first time ever:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/18/period-products-blood-test-first-time/

* "US appeals court backs abortion pill restrictions; Supreme Court appeal planned:" https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-appeals-court-rules-restrict-abortion-pill-use-2023-08-16/

* "Nebraskans Ask State Supreme Court to Overturn Abortion, Trans Care Restrictions:" https://www.advocate.com/law/nebraska-abortion-transgender-lawsuit-appeal

* They are lying when they say they are "Pro-Life." "Texas Fights for the Right to Deny Women Life-Saving Abortion Care:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/texas-abortion-bounty-law-ruling-1234802301/

* "How the Cook Islands fought off the shackles of colonialism and freed its LGBTQ+ community:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/19/cook-islands-lgbtq/

* "Attacker jailed after threatening man he thought was gay with AK-47 and bayonet:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/20/jersey-bar-ak-47-bayonet-homophobic-incident/

* "Cis men are driving Britain’s anti-trans hostility – the data proves it:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/15/uk-trans-men-women-data/

* "LGBTQ+ people far more likely to face poverty in retirement, data finds:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/19/retirement-financial-hardship-lgbtq/

* "Government pushes ahead with Equality Act review, posting new job to ‘consider’ making changes:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/18/government-equality-act-review-job/

* "Rishi Sunak slammed in postcard campaign for taking holiday instead of passing conversion therapy ban:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/15/rishi-sunak-stonewall-postcards-california-holiday/

* Gender-neutral Toilets are important for both some people with disabilities and trans people. This strikes to the heart of both groups being able to exist in public. "Government crackdown on gender-neutral toilets goes against findings of its own study:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/16/government-gender-neutral-toilets-plan/

* "Kemi Badenoch told to stop ‘obsessing over toilets’ by Labour’s Anneliese Dodds:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/15/kemi-badenoch-anneliese-dodds-gender-neutral-toilet/

* "Rosie Duffield: What has the Labour MP said about trans people and trans rights?:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/18/rosie-duffield-labour-mp-trans-views/

* "Clapham stabbing victim speaks out after horrific homophobic Two Brewers knife attack:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/15/clapham-stabbing-two-brewers-victim/

* "Police release CCTV image of man following homophobic Two Brewers knife attack:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/15/london-two-brewers-homophobic-attack-cctv-image/

* "Met Police accused of failing third queer man attacked outside Two Brewers:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/16/clapham-stabbing-two-brewers-met-police/

* "How queer people are hiding their identity in public as anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment grows:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/19/two-brewers-stabbing-queer-lgbtq-safety/

* "Eight in 10 LGBTQ+ Americans fear for safety as bigotry sweeps nation, study finds:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/17/americans-us-human-rights-campaign/

* "Military Veterans Sue to Reclassify Sexuality-Based Discharge Records:" https://www.advocate.com/law/military-veterans-lawsuit-reclassify-discharge

* "Laws banning gender-affirming treatments can block trans youth from receiving other care:" https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/072723_trans_care_laws/laws-banning-gender-affirming-treatments-can-block-trans-youth-from-receiving-other-care/

* "After Mississippi banned his hormone shots, an 8-hour journey:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/interactive/2023/mississippi-youth-transgender-care-ban-aftermath/

* "Trans student was denied use of girls’ restroom at Platte County High, subject to verbal harassment:" https://www.kctv5.com/2023/08/03/lawsuit-trans-student-was-denied-use-girls-restroom-platte-county-high-subject-verbal-harassment/

* "New Hampshire Outlaws 'LGBTQ+ Panic' Defense in Homicide Cases:" https://www.advocate.com/law/new-hampshire-gay-panic-ban

* "Idaho's Anti-Trans Sports Law Still Blocked After Appeals Court Ruling:" https://www.advocate.com/law/idaho-trans-sports-ban-blocked

* "Idaho Bathroom Law Targeting Transgender Students Blocked by Judge:" https://www.advocate.com/law/judge-blocks-idaho-bathroom-law

* "U.S. Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Against Trans-Supportive School Policy:" https://www.advocate.com/law/anti-trans-lawsuit-dismissed-montgomery

* "Vanderbilt Medical Center Under Federal Scrutiny After Trans Patient Records Release:" https://www.advocate.com/news/vanderbilt-hhs-investigation-transgender-records

* "Diocese Issues Policy Regarding Sexuality and Sexual Identity in Schools:" https://worcesterdiocese.org/news/diocese-issues-policy-regarding-sexuality-and-sexual-identity-in-schools?utm_source=WBUR+Editorial+Newsletters&utm_campaign=1fdc1f8ca2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_08_18_11_41&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d0781a0a0c-1fdc1f8ca2-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D#menu

* "Students must use names, pronouns assigned at birth under new Worcester Catholic schools policy:" https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/17/metro/trans-students-must-use-names-pronouns-assigned-birth-under-new-worcester-catholic-schools-policy/?utm_source=WBUR+Editorial+Newsletters&utm_campaign=1fdc1f8ca2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_08_18_11_41&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d0781a0a0c-1fdc1f8ca2-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

* This is a different state. "Denver Archdiocese Sues to Deny LGBTQ+ Families Access to Preschool:" https://www.advocate.com/law/archdiocese-of-denver-lgbtq-discrimination

* "‘Remarkable’ woman shot dead after dispute over LGBTQ+ Pride flag:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/20/california-shop-owner-shot-lgbtq-pride-flag/

* "Suspect Identified in Killing of California Woman Shot for Displaying Pride Flag:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/travis-ikeguchi-lauri-carleton-flag

* "Suspect in killing over Pride flag had long history of anti-LGBTQ posts:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/suspect-in-killing-over-pride-flag-had-long-history-of-anti-lgbtq-posts-191387205747

* "Man Who Pulled Gun At Historic Gay Bar Gets 5 Years Behind Bars:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/19-bar-man-gun-sentenced

* "Lawyer for Alleged O’Shae Sibley Killer Claims Client is a “Good Christian Boy”:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/oshae-sibley-alleged-killer-christian

* "Anti-trans couple told they can’t foster children because of their views on LGBTQ+ kids. They’re suing:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/10/catholi-couple-trans-fostering/

They are suing for the right to abuse foster children, as the rights of children not to be abused are less important than their right as Christians to abuse other people's children.

* "Florida LGBTQ+ Rights Groups Launch Parenting With Pride Program:" https://www.advocate.com/news/florida-families-parenting-with-pride

* CW: Suicide "Leave Our Kids Alone supporters tell LGBTQ+ youth to hang themselves:" https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/8/6/2185669/-Leave-Our-Kids-Alone-supporters-tell-LGBTQ-youth-to-hang-themselves

How to spot a hate group.

* "Federalist Author Calls for a New Satanic Panic:" https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/federalist-author-calls-for-a-new-satanic-panic

* "Gay GB News pundit clashes with colleague over bigoted rant comparing being gay to paedophilia:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/19/gb-news-albie-amankona-bushra-shaikh-homophobia/

* "Hozier slams right-wing pundits for using LGBTQ+ folks as ‘scapegoats when things get difficult’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/19/hozier-lgbtq-trans-scapegoats-fear-mongering/

* "English Chess Federation ‘will not exclude trans women’ despite international ban:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/20/english-chess-federation-fide-trans-women-policy/

* "Target Sued Over Inclusion of LGBTQ-Friendly Merchandise:" https://www.advocate.com/law/target-sued-lgbtq-products

* "Stephen Miller-Backed Group Targets Kellog Over ‘Woke’ LGBTQ+ Inclusion:" https://www.advocate.com/business/stephen-miller-group-kellog

* "Harry’s razors backlash is ‘latest attempt to harass trans people out of public life’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/09/harrys-razor-trans-boycott/

* "Museum of Pop Culture REMOVES JK Rowling (& Why It Matters):"

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* "A Pill After Sex Could Help Slow STIs Among Gay Men:" https://www.advocate.com/health/stis-gay-sex-doxyprep

* "COVID Hospitalizations Now Up Nearly 22%:" https://themessenger.com/health/covid-hospitalizations-now-up-nearly-22

* "What Is Narcissism? Science Confronts a Widely Misunderstood Phenomenon:" https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-narcissism-science-confronts-a-widely-misunderstood-phenomenon/

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* "Queer environmental activists warn of LGBTQ+ people ‘suffering first’ from catastrophic climate change:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/24/climate-change-queer-activists-lgbtq-environmental-crisis/

* "Wishing you had more shade? Florida’s heat takes uneven toll.:" https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2023/08/22/floridas-heat-takes-toll-health-shade-provides-relief-not-all/

* "Extreme heat has killed 103 people in 2 Arizona counties so far in 2023:" https://www.azfamily.com/2023/08/08/extreme-heat-has-killed-147-people-5-counties-coroners-report-real-number-is-likely-much-higher/

* "Arizona Republicans Don’t Want to Hear About the Deadly Heat Wave:" https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/08/09/phoenix-heat-wave-republicans-00110325

* "Park officials still looking for stranded visitors in remote Death Valley areas:" https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/400-people-stranded-in-death-valley-after-hilary-18307664.php

* "Devastation in Death Valley as photos show flood damage; park to reopen in stages over weeks ahead :" https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/devastation-in-death-valley-as-photos-show-flood-damage-park-to-reopen-in-stages-over-weeks-ahead/

* "Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary lashes California and Mexico, swamping roads and trapping cars:" https://apnews.com/article/hilary-tropical-storm-flooding-california-mexico-f89aeddeb62d55c935699ac81ca85f1d

* "Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Ojai area, rattling nerves as Hilary pounds Southland:" https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-20/5-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-ojai-area

* "Photos: See the aftermath of flooding, mudslides from Tropical Storm Hilary:" https://www.npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2023/08/20/1194964251/photos-see-flooding-mudslides-tropical-storm-hilary-brings-to-southern-calif

* "Scorched Europe battles deadly fires, Turkey shuts shipping lane:" https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/scorched-europe-battles-deadly-fires-turkey-shuts-shipping-lane-2023-08-23/

* "How climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires in Europe:" https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/how-climate-change-drives-heatwaves-wildfires-europe-2023-08-17/

* "Greece wildfires fanned by strong winds, killing one:" https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/firefighters-greece-battle-blazes-fanned-by-gale-force-winds-2023-08-21/

* "City empties as thousands flee wildfire burning near capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories:" https://apnews.com/article/canada-wildfires-northwest-territories-7b8c327876d86a483c8e25df7bc2c566

* "Amid Canadian wildfires, experts warn state of emergency could continue into fall:" https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/amid-canadian-wildfires-experts-warn-state-of-emergency-could-continue-into-fall/

* "Warming Set the Stage for Canada’s Record Fires, Study Finds:" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/22/climate/canada-wildfires-climate-change.html

* "Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news:" https://apnews.com/article/canada-wildfires-facebook-news-blocking-734a5bc05796e38a011c6c9a473efea8

* "Lookout Fire in Lane County expands closures to include Blue Pool, Sahalie Falls and other popular recreation areas:" https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/wildfire/lane-county-lookout-wildfire-closures/283-56604abb-8d12-49e2-832e-fa0efb6a8dec

* "Lookout Fire evacuation areas updated, visibility improves for aerial operations:" https://www.kezi.com/news/lookout-fire-evacuation-areas-updated-visibility-improves-for-aerial-operations/article_a621b392-41e8-11ee-8d4d-77150ec08332.html

* "Hawaii wildfires: More than 1,000 people reported missing in Maui weeks after blaze:" https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/23/hawaii-wildfires-more-than-1000-people-reported-missing-in-maui.html

* "In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged a barricade survived:" https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-fires-timeline-maui-lahaina-road-block-c8522222f6de587bd14b2da0020c40e9

* "Address on the Maui Wildfire Disaster:" https://governor.hawaii.gov/main/address-on-the-maui-wildfire-disaster-friday-august-18-2023/

* "‘The Devastation Is Overwhelming’: Biden Tours Wildfire Damage on Maui:" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/us/politics/biden-maui-hawaii-wildfires.html

* "Immigrant workers’ lives, livelihoods and documents in limbo after the Hawaii fire:" https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-lahaina-foreign-workers-mexico-fires-ab24400f8e1c89ed099dbd3cd45fb890

* "Online posts spread misinformation about FEMA aid following Maui wildfires:" https://apnews.com/article/maui-wildfires-hawaii-fema-misinformation-8562e2e81e03626acc5be30700d73120

* "Let's talk about Hawaii, sirens, and changes....:"

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* "Lahaina used to be a wetland:" https://heated.world/p/lahaina-used-to-be-wetland

* "Let's talk about Hawaii and $700 payments....:"

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* Want to help the people of Maui?

Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org/

Maui Humane Society: https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/

Center for Native Hawaiian Advancement: https://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui

Hawai'i Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii/ways-to-donate.html

* "4 tornadoes hit New England, cause damage in Massachusetts, Rhode Island:" https://www.wcvb.com/article/4-tornadoes-hit-new-england-on-aug-18-2023-cleanup-continues/44858073

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* "Ecuadorians reject oil drilling in the Amazon, ending operations in a protected area:" https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/ecuadorians-reject-oil-drilling-in-the-amazon-in-historic-decision/article_43ec3d1c-6d3b-5f83-b2bf-8933184bfd2b.html

* "Elon Musk is threatening to remove the ‘block’ button on X – here’s why it matters for queer users:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/21/elon-musk-block-x-twitter/

* "Far too many of Musk's followers and Twitter's users appear fake; advertisers may never return:" https://boingboing.net/2023/08/18/far-too-many-of-musk-and-twitters-followers-appear-fake-advertisers-may-never-return.html

* "The Big List of Elon Musk’s Hyperbole, Evasions, and Outright Lies:" https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/elon-musk-twitter-zuckerberg-lies-1234808808/

* "Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on the moon in 'victory cry of a new India':" https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-counts-down-crucial-moon-landing-2023-08-23/

* "Ibis use 'stress and wash' technique to eat poisonous cane toads:" https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-23/ibis-find-way-to-eat-toxic-cane-toads/101683596

* "Miracle Plant Used in Ancient Greece Rediscovered After 2,000 Years:" https://greekreporter.com/2023/08/13/plant-ancient-greece-rediscovered/

* "History Summarized: Malta – An Empire In Miniature:"

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* "Met Museum Acquires Rare 19th-Century Portrait of Enslaved Child :" https://hyperallergic.com/839231/met-museum-acquires-rare-19th-century-portrait-of-enslaved-child/

* "The Surprising Contents of an American POW’s Journal:" https://daily.jstor.org/the-surprising-contents-of-an-american-pows-journal/?preview_id=303822

* "He was killed in the Holocaust. His family just got back his book of scripture.:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/08/08/holocaust-auschwitz-dov-forman-bela/

* "Vivid Kodachrome Photos Show the Bygone Manhattan of the Early 1940s:" https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/manhattan-in-kodachrome-photos/

* "The struggle for land rights in Hawai’i.:" https://thenib.com/owning-an-island/

* "They wanted a Bollywood ending, not an arranged marriage. Their escape came at a cost:" https://www.npr.org/2023/08/06/1188366128/india-arranged-marriage-love-commandos

* "Seaside screen brings magic of movies to Gaza years after cinemas closed:" https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/seaside-screen-brings-magic-movies-gaza-years-after-cinemas-closed-2023-08-16/

* "Meghan Buell, Founder of Indiana Trans Organization, Dead at 58:" https://www.advocate.com/obituaries/trans-activist-meghan-buell

* "Director William Friedkin's Controversial Gay Film Legacy:" https://www.advocate.com/film/william-friedkin-cruising-boys-band

* "Darcie Silver: British trans comedian dies in Thailand, aged 35:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/22/darcie-silver-trans-comedian-death-thailand/

* "Holocaust Monument for LGBTQ+ Victims Vandalized in Berlin:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/german-police-berlin-holocaust-memorial

* I am still struggling with the Asshole agency. I was awakened Sunday morning by a cleaner checking in on her way to my place. Fuckssake! I do not understand why it's so hard to grasp only send cleaners every Friday morning unless I say other wise. They tried to send a morning and afternoon cleaner last Tuesday. Every day i have the same conversation about me only wanting weekly care Friday mornings. Every day they cancel the next day's cleaner, but not the day after. I only get so many hours a year and we are saving the extras for Autumn when millennials are busy with Gothmas season and the like.

I did not cancel the morning cleaner Sunday, because she'd already been booked and if I cancel that's money she loses. It was hours of sleep I needed, but oh well. Asshole agency. I did have about two hours of work for her, but I've no idea what happens if the telephone operator lady didn't sort it and a surprise cleaner comes Monday, as the stuff that's left is either complicated or not in the cleaner's remit. She said she'd switched me from daily back to weekly. *Fingers crossed*

This cleaner was very quiet. Tavy liked her. She was so quiet, Livia thought she'd gone and wandered into my bathroom to use her personal litter box and there she was: cleaning! Livia: The horror! The horror! Quiet was good. it meant I could do some tumblr programming with only occasional interruption for directions.

Winds from the tropical storm in Mexico and California are sending air currents along the coast that bring us smoke from the fires between us and there. Air quality was bad all weekend as a result. Instead of swimming we gathered in my place and goth Millennial made their excellent lasagna.

* I would like to thank my donor for the gift of excellent litter. Things are so much less dramatic here as a result.

The Asshole Agency has not surprised me with a cleaner I did not ask for two days in a row. Yay!

* I had my shoulder situation investigated again Tuesday. It was painful, of course, and my shoulders are still recovering. The new doctor had not grasped how extreme the situation is. We will be doing another round of specialists as a result. I have just started a new med. I am not sanguine it will be to the point and I worry it will fuck me up, but having eliminated the best option, we are down to two less ideal classes. I thought the other option too high risk for extreme side effects, so here we are.

* I explain my process and give some likely inadequate advice on tumblr to someone who asks "How do you keep up with all these articles and websites?:" https://www.tumblr.com/gwydionmisha/726275476259241984/how-do-you-keep-up-with-all-these-articles-and?source=share

* "No Second Season for A League of Their Own:" https://www.advocate.com/television/a-league-of-their-own-canceled

A better take would have been: it won't happen now because Amazon Prime didn't care about its audience and the greedy rich people in charge hate paying writers, Actors, etc. fair compensation for their work.

* "True Facts: Fish That Suck:"

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* "First day as a second century warlord:" https://www.tumblr.com/jonquility/706918292384776192?source=share

* "Alexander the Great Explaining Proskynesis To The Boys:" https://www.thestopgap.net/alexander-the-great-explaining-proskynesis-to-the-boys/

* "Midnight Pals: Mexican Gothic:" https://www.tumblr.com/bitterkarella/726203038247878656/midnight-pals-mexican-gothic?source=share

* "Midnight Pals: Florence Balcombe:" https://www.tumblr.com/bitterkarella/726470108741025792/midnight-pals-florence-balcombe?source=share

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

The help links are at the bottom under the cut.

* Want to help the people of Maui?

Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org/

Maui Humane Society: https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/

Center for Native Hawaiian Advancement: https://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui

Hawai'i Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii/ways-to-donate.html

* Want to help queer folk in Russia?

Queer Svit - https://queersvit.taplink.ws/ Helping LGBTQ+ and BIPOC аffected by the war and political repressions
Center-T - https://centre-t.com/english Helping transgender people in Russia
КилькоТ-Действие - https://boosty.to/kilkota
Delo LGBT+ - https://www.delo.lgbt/ || https://boosty.to/delolgbt

* BPAL Charity Fundraiser "TRIUMPH IN MY SONG:" https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/triumph-in-my-song/

* Support the WGA. "Entertainment Community Fund:" https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

* "DIY Box Fan Air Filter Directions:" https://aghealth.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk261/files/inline-files/DIY%20Air%20Purifier%20Directions_English.Spanish_0.pdf

* "Collection of links to trans & gnc related content that's free to read/ watch.:" https://translibrary.carrd.co/

* Useful state of trans links for making an arguement that we are real and nead human and civil rights: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydionmisha/722268284819570688/you-are-a-great-source-of-news-and-information-and?source=share

* Fundraiser to help some friends of a friend survive: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tara-candice-survive-unemployment

* Minoan miss needs funds to get around for training: https://minoanmiss.dreamwidth.org/1232423.html#cutid1

* Cool Blackwork Embroidery Patterns for Beginners: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehaberdasheress/?etsrc=sdt

* If you would like to help support me and the Cats: paypal.me/Gwydion

* I admit to having a wicked good time tormenting myself and other history geeks with my polls: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydpolls

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* "Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France:" https://www.npr.org/2023/07/30/1190969703/supporters-of-nigers-coup-march-waving-russian-flags-and-denouncing-france

* "West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention:" https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/west-african-leaders-meet-over-niger-coup-junta-warns-against-intervention-2023-07-30/

* "As regional bloc threatens intervention in Niger, neighboring juntas vow mutual defense:" https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-west-africa-use-of-force-mali-burkina-faso-0b951ec77a89033c84e6f0972cc21b5f

* "Tens of Thousands of Israelis Protest Netanyahu Government's Judicial Overhaul:" https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-07-29/ty-article/tens-of-thousands-of-israelis-protest-netanyahu-governments-judicial-overhaul/00000189-a306-d00f-a7db-b39f9dbf0000

* "Masked, Unidentifiable Cops Beat Israeli Civilians With Impunity – How Long Can It Go On?:" https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-07-30/ty-article-magazine/.premium/masked-unidentifiable-cops-beat-israeli-civilians-with-impunity-how-long-can-it-go-on/00000189-a835-d00f-a7db-b9bfb10c0000

* "Spain election repeat more likely after expat vote count:" https://www.politico.eu/article/election-repeat-spain-likely-expat-vote-tie-parliament/

* "Parish council denies homophobia after rejecting seats for two people with LGBTQ+ links:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/29/parish-council-denies-homophobia-after-rejecting-seats-for-two-people-with-lgbtq-links/

* "New Barbie-themed anti-Tory ads spotted in London: ‘This Barbie is gagging to deport your grandma’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/01/barbie-tory-mps-liz-truss-jacob-rees-mogg-kemi-badenoch-suella-braverman/

* "Saudi football ‘sportswashing’ and using multi-million-pound deals to distract from human rights issues:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/28/saudi-arabia-lgbtq-jordan-henderson-allyship/

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* "Let's talk about Putin, Russia, and Africa....:"

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* "How Russian colonialism took the Western anti-imperialist Left for a ride:" https://www.salon.com/2023/07/29/how-russian-colonialism-took-the-western-anti-imperialist-left-for-a-ride/

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* "'Kill the gays' law in Uganda tests Biden admin with huge amounts of aid money at stake:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/-kill-the-gays-law-in-uganda-tests-biden-admin-with-huge-amounts-of-aid-money-at-stake-189679685964

* "Kamala Harris Gives Fiery Speech About Florida Whitewashing History of Slavery:" https://www.advocate.com/history/kamala-harris-fiery-slavery-speech

* "Biden names CIA Director William Burns to his cabinet:" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cia-director-william-burns-biden-cabinet/

* "Let's talk about Hunter, Archer, and an old video....:"

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* "Woman Who Brought Anti-LGBTQ+ SCOTUS Case Did Make a Wedding Website:" https://www.advocate.com/news/303-creative-website-previous

* "GOP's New MAGA: Make America Go Ass-Backward:" https://www.advocate.com/voices/gop-new-maga-america-backward

* "Ro Khanna: Democratic Lawmakers Must Take a Stand for Transgender Rights:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/ro-khanna-democrats-trans-rights

* "House of Representatives debate on trans healthcare descends into pure transphobia:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/31/house-of-representatives-debate-trans-healthcare/

* "Republican Lawmakers Look to Ban Pride Flags at Stonewall, Other National Sites:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/pride-flag-ban-stonewall-republicans

* "The Kids Online Safety Act Would Harm LGBTQ+ Youth, Restrict Access to Information and Community:" https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kids-online-safety-act-lgbtq-youth?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

* "You Can Help Stop These Bad Internet Bills:" https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/07/you-can-help-stop-these-bad-internet-bills

* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can't safely contact them in person, here are some other options:

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

Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/

* The Indivisible Guide: "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf

* Ohioans! Have you voted? If not, why not do it now? "Top 5 reasons to Vote NO on Issue 1 on August 8th:" https://www.acluohio.org/en/news/top-5-reasons-vote-no-issue-1-august-8th-0

* "From home rule to the initiative itself, Ohio would have never won many reforms under a 60% rule:" https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/07/31/from-home-rule-to-the-initiative-itself-ohio-would-have-never-won-many-reforms-under-a-60-rule/

* "Deacon: 'No' on Issue 1 to protect Ohio from greed, stop 1 county from blocking will of majority:" https://www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2023/07/29/reverand-ohio-issue-1-august-special-election-8-will-let-one-county-to-decide-for-all-others-vote-no/70440467007/

* "Tensions flare as California GOP gives Trump a boost by overhauling state primary rules:" https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-07-29/california-republican-primary-delegates-trump-desantis-presidential-election-2024

* "Let's talk about the Michigan elector claims getting strange....:"

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* "Let's talk about Rudy, truth, and the law....:"

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* "Arizona’s GOP Went All In on Trump’s Big Lie—Now It’s Broke:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/arizonas-gop-went-all-in-on-trumps-big-lienow-its-broke

* "Michigan Republican Party's bank accounts down to $93K, recording reveals:" https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/07/14/michigan-republican-party-bankruptcy-kristina-karamo-financial-problems-debt-clare-meeting-fight/70414759007/

* "'Exciting, blustering nutjobs': Money problems, chaos seen in state Republican Parties:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/-exciting-blustering-nutjobs-money-problems-chaos-seen-in-state-republican-parties-189681221719

* "Julie Johnson Running to Be Texas's First Out Member of Congress:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/julie-johnson-texas-lgbtq

* "California Voters to Decide Fate of State's Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban in 2024:" https://www.advocate.com/law/prop-8-california-voters-2024

* "Let's talk about Christie vs Trump....:"

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* "DeSantis's DiSastrous Campaign: Burning Cash, Firing Staff:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/ron-desantis-disastrous-campaign

* "Ron DeSantis Attacks Trump for Promising to Protect LGBTQ+ People From Terrorists:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/ron-desantis-donald-trump-ad

* "Ron DeSantis Campaign Staff, Supporters Allegedly Assault LGBTQ+ Activists:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/ron-desantis-staff-assault-activists

* "Trump’s campaign finances are strained as legal peril mounts:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-legal-bills-pac-defense-fund-campaign-filing-2024-36fe10e4988a56de34f120cff38e1552

* "Louisiana Republicans Overturn Veto on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth Ban:" https://www.advocate.com/law/gender-affirming-care-louisiana-veto

* "Ohio Republicans Seek to Criminalize Drag Performers:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/ohio-tries-criminalize-drag

* "Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Outlaws Conversion Therapy on Minors:" https://www.advocate.com/law/michigan-conversion-therapy-ban

* "Inside the Party Switch That Blew Up North Carolina Politics:" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/30/us/inside-the-party-switch-that-blew-up-north-carolina-politics.html

* "'Betrayal:' North Carolina lawmaker who switched parties was courted by GOP before election:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/-betrayal-north-carolina-lawmaker-who-switched-parties-was-courted-by-gop-before-election-189670981895

* "Minnesota Mayor Told to Resign by LGBTQ+ Group Over ‘Sin and Brokenness’ Comments:" https://www.advocate.com/news/minnesota-mayor-resignation-homophobia

* "North Carolina School Board Member Censured for Anti-LGBTQ+ Facebook Post:" https://www.advocate.com/news/censured-board-member-nc-airy

* "Ken Paxton doesn’t get to pick his jury:" https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2023/07/25/ken-paxton-doesnt-get-to-pick-his-jury/

* "Pro-Paxton group gives $3 million to impeachment trial judge Dan Patrick:" https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/18/ken-paxton-impeachment-dan-patrick/

* "Ken Paxton, impeached and suspended from office, raised $1.7 million in less than 2 weeks:" https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/17/ken-paxton-fundraising-impeachment/

* "Ken Paxton’s far-right billionaire backers are fighting hard to save him:" https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/24/ken-paxton-impeachment-dunn-wilks/

* "Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says:" https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/04/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-impeachment/

* "Gag order issued ahead of Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial after ‘inflammatory’ remarks:" https://apnews.com/article/texas-paxton-impeachment-c264530978d369c9a0fb4b7cbdc65305

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* "Judge dismisses Trump’s ‘Big Lie’ lawsuit against CNN:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/29/judge-dismisses-trump-defamation-lawsuit-00108871

* "Georgia judge skewers Trump’s bid to derail potential charges:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/31/georgia-judge-trump-charges-fulton-county-00108968

* "Georgia Prosecutor to Give Donald Trump the Label He’s Deserved for Years: Racketeer:" https://newrepublic.com/post/174504/georgia-prosecutor-preps-devastating-racketeering-indictment-trump

* "Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power:" https://apnews.com/article/trump-indicted-jan-6-investigation-special-counsel-debb59bb7a4d9f93f7e2dace01feccdc

* "Rep. Zoe Lofgren of January 6 Committee on Donald Trump’s Indictment:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/trump-indictment-zoe-lofgren

* "Maddow: History's judgment looms as citizen Trump faces accountability:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/maddow-history-s-judgment-looms-as-citizen-trump-faces-accountability-189771333594

* "Ex-NYPD Boss Handing Over Trump Records to Jack Smith:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/ex-nypd-boss-bernie-kerik-handing-over-trump-records-to-jack-smith?ref=home

* "'They knew to count on violence': Trump indictment shows willingness to seize power by force:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/-they-knew-to-count-on-violence-trump-indictment-shows-willingness-to-seize-power-by-force-189773893815

* "'Have your ducks in a row': What to know about the judge in the Trump 2020 case:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/-have-your-ducks-in-a-row-what-to-know-about-the-judge-in-the-trump-2020-case-189777477796

* This is the last week ones, but I couldn't remember if I posted them here. "Trump charged with new crimes in classified documents case :" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/27/feds-add-new-charges-against-trump-in-classified-documents-case-00108667

* "Before Jan. 6, Mark Meadows joked about Trump’s election claims:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/07/22/mark-meadows-georgia-election-results-2020-fraud-claims/

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* "Mike Lindell’s Pillow Talk With Trump Ends in a Bad Dream:" https://www.advocate.com/voices/mike-lindell-pillow-talk-trump

* "Patriot Front members to serve just three days in jail for plan to storm Idaho Pride event:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/23/patriot-front-sentenced-days-jail-lgbtq-pride-idaho/

* "United States tops 400 mass shootings in 2023:" https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/24/politics/us-400-mass-shootings/index.html

* "Lesbian Couple Gunned Down in Washington State Mass Shooting:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/lesbians-killed-washington-shooting

* "Translating the Language of the Border:" https://thebaffler.com/latest/translating-the-language-of-the-border-del-valle

* "‘I can’t die like this’: Video shows trans man beaten by deputy during stop:" https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-23/video-trans-man-beaten-la-county-sheriff-deputy

* "Tennessee Radio Station Owner Makes Racist Remark About Karine Jean-Pierre:" https://www.advocate.com/media/karine-jean-pierre-tennessee-radio

* "Texas A&M President Katherine Banks resigns amid fallout from failed hiring of journalism professor:" https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/21/tamu-president-resign-journalism/

* "Judge temporarily blocks Montana’s vaguely worded anti-drag bill:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/29/judge-temporarily-blocks-montanas-vaguely-worded-anti-drag-bill/

* CW: Antisemitism, Holocaust "Fox News Host: 'You Had to Be Useful' in Holocaust Death Camps :" https://advocatechannel.com/fox-news-greg-gutfeld-holocaust

* Remember to vote in all school board elections. "School board in Missouri, now controlled by conservatives, revokes anti-racism resolution:" https://apnews.com/article/missouri-school-board-drops-antiracism-resolution-9d857b0e316950b600684e0050b85229

* Republicans are winning their War on Education. "HISD to eliminate librarians and convert libraries into disciplinary centers at NES schools:" https://abc13.com/hisd-libraries-librarians-media-specialists-houston-isd/13548483/

* "Let's talk about Texas libraries....:"

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* They were going to round up librarians and charge them with felonies for having any books the fascist extremists in Arkansas did not like. "Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/29/arkansas-law-librarian-criminal-charges-00108883

* "Montana Libraries Divorce National Organization Over 'Marxist Lesbian' President:" https://advocatechannel.com/montana-libraries-marxist-lesbian-president

* "ACLU Warns New Jersey Library Not to Censor LGBTQ+ Book:" https://www.advocate.com/books/new-jersey-library-censoring-book

* CW: Rape. "Nonbinary Activist Says They Were Drugged and Sexually Assaulted:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/deni-todorovic-victim-sexual-assault

* CW: CSA. "Child rape charge for Alabama state employee who ran anti-abortion committee:" https://boingboing.net/2023/07/24/child-rape-charge-for-alabama-official-who-ran-anti-abortion-committee.html

* CW: Suicide, Domestic Violence. "Pregnant trans man killed by partner in ‘horrific’ murder-suicide in Florida:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/29/pregnant-trans-man-killed-by-partner-in-murder-suicide-in-florida/

* "More than 80 per cent of women working in football have experienced discrimination, study finds:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/28/women-football-discrimination-study/

* "Disabled lesbian explains why we all must come together to fight common enemy:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/31/disability-pride-month-lgbtq-fight-future/

* "Police called after boy with autism used cinema toilet with mum, because manager thought he was trans:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/27/cinemark-trans-toilet-police-called/

* "Ohio Man Has Epic Meltdown at Petco Over Gender-Neutral Bathroom:" https://www.advocate.com/news/gender-neutral-bathroom-ohio-petco

* "Abortion providers sue Alabama to block prosecution over out-of-state travel:" https://www.reuters.com/legal/abortion-providers-sue-alabama-block-prosecution-over-out-of-state-travel-2023-07-31/

* "Why does Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor think your health information is his business?:" https://www.adn.com/opinions/editorials/2023/07/22/editorial-why-does-alaska-attorney-general-treg-taylor-think-your-health-information-is-his-business/

* "Kenya could follow Uganda as East African nations wage war on LGBT rights:" https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-could-follow-uganda-east-african-nations-wage-war-lgbt-rights-2023-06-22/

* "Anti-LGBTQ crackdown worsens in Tanzania:" https://www.washingtonblade.com/2023/07/11/anti-lgbtq-crackdown-worsens-in-tanzania/

* "Russia: Putin’s sweeping new trans ban is latest attack in global war on LGBTQ+ rights:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/25/russia-trans-gender-affirming-healthcare-ban-lgbtq-rights-global/

* "Ghana High Court Tosses Challenge to Draconian Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill:" https://www.advocate.com/law/ghana-anti-lgbtq-bill

* "Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov accused of ordering torture and murder of missing gay man:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/27/zelimkhan-bakaev-ramzan-kadyrov-chechnya/

* "Trans men entering Miss Italy in protest demand apology amid ‘continuous transphobia’ across country:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/27/trans-miss-italy-protestors-fight-against-trasphobia/

* "‘Unapologetically trans-inclusive’ Belfast Pride Parade set to be city’s biggest to date:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/29/unapologetically-trans-inclusive-belfast-pride-parade-set-to-be-citys-biggest-to-date/

* "Canadian couple win case against right-wing party that used photo of their newborn son in an anti-LGBTQ+ campaign:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/30/canadian-couple-win-case-against-right-wing-party-that-used-photo-of-their-newborn-son-in-an-anti-lgbtq-campaign/

* "Canada’s Unions are Organizing to Defend Workers From Far-Right Anti-2SLGBTQ+ Hate Groups:" https://pressprogress.ca/canadas-unions-are-organizing-to-defend-workers-from-far-right-anti-2slgbtq-hate-groups/

* "Investigation launched after two men stabbed by machete-wielding man in Australia’s LGBTQ+ mecca:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/30/investigation-launched-after-two-men-stabbed-by-machete-wielding-man-in-australias-lgbtq-mecca/

* "Labour attack on Scottish gender reform is ‘dishonest’ and ‘shameful’, say Scots politicians:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/25/labour-anneliese-dodds-gender-recognition-reform-scotland/

* "Rishi Sunak warned that trans schools guidance would put teachers in impossible bind and endanger children:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/29/rishi-sunak-trans-schools-guidance-psychologist/

* "Teacher and parent warn government must not ‘out’ trans pupils to unsupportive parents:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/30/teacher-and-parent-warn-government-must-not-out-trans-pupils-to-unsupportive-parents/

* "Estate agent jailed for vicious Birmingham attack on gay men with glass bottle and metal pipe:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/24/birmingham-usman-murtza-attack-gay/

* CW: Suicide. "Grimsby teacher’s inquest hears he took his own life after ‘vile homophobic abuse’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/29/inquest-finds-teacher-took-his-life-after-homophobic-abuse/

* CW: Suicide. "Helen Joyce Misquotes Bible, Suggests Rachel Levine Kill Herself:" https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/helen-joyce-misquotes-bible-to-say-rachel-levine-should-kill-herself

* "Kansas Republican AG Sues Democrat Governor Over Trans Drivers Licenses:" https://www.advocate.com/law/drivers-license-transgender-kansas

* "Tennessee Attorney General Obtains Confidential Medical Records of Trans Patients:" https://www.advocate.com/news/tennessee-ag-medical-records-transgender

* "Missouri Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care:" https://www.advocate.com/law/missouri-transgender-lawsuit

* "Idaho Families Scramble to Stop Ban on Trans Health Care:" https://www.advocate.com/law/idaho-trans-youth-lawsuit

* "School Board Boots California Schools Chief From Meeting on Trans Policies:" https://www.advocate.com/news/california-superintendent-ousted-school-meeting

* "Texas Ag Dept. Shocked That Antidiscrimination Training Included Gender Identity:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/texas-anti-trans-discrimination-training

* "Puerto Rican Afro-Latina Trans Woman Chanell Perez Ortiz Fatally Shot:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/trans-woman-killed-puerto-rico

* "Florida Gay Man Brutally Attacked by Two Men Yelling Antigay Slurs:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/antigay-attack-miami-florida

* "Florida Reverends, Rabbi Slam DeSantis, Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws:" https://www.advocate.com/voices/florida-reverends-rabbi-slam-desantis

* "Christian College Fires Gay Soccer Coach Over Instagram Stories:" https://www.advocate.com/news/gay-coach-fired-christian-college

* "Indiana Catholic School OK to Fire Staffer in Same-Sex Marriage: Appeals Court:" https://www.advocate.com/law/catholic-school-firing-upheld

* Neo-NAZI group continues its War on Children. "Moms for Liberty Outnumbered by LGBTQ+ Supporters Outside Youth Center:" https://www.advocate.com/news/moms-for-liberty-youth-center

* "TWIBS: The Transgenders Are Ruining… Military Enlistment Rates?!:" https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/fox-military-story-doesnt-add-up

* "No, Inclusive Church Was Not Hosting Same-Sex Wedding When It Caught Fire:" https://www.advocate.com/religion/church-destruction-claim-debunked

* "First Transgender NFL Cheerleader Stands Proud in Face of Hateful Trolls:" https://www.advocate.com/people/nfl-cheerleader-transgender-first

* "Coming out… again:"

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* "How ADHD affects me:"

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* "Revenge of the gaslit patients: Now, as scientists, they’re tackling Ehlers-Danlos syndromes:" https://www.statnews.com/2022/12/12/ehlers-danlos-syndrome-patients-turned-researchers/

* "Some Humans Create This Temporary, Alien Organ Which Has Baffled Scientists Until Now:" https://www.inverse.com/health/humans-create-temporary-alien-organ-baffled-scientists-until-now

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* "We are in an 'era of global boiling' as nearly half of all Americans are under heat advisories:" https://www.msnbc.com/jonathan-capehart/watch/we-are-in-an-era-of-global-boiling-as-nearly-half-of-all-americans-are-under-heat-advisories-189546053685

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* "Empty Office Buildings Are Being Turned Into Vertical Farms:" https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/empty-office-buildings-are-being-turned-into-vertical-farms-180982502/

* "Why pedestrian deaths in the US are at a 40-year high :" https://www.vox.com/23784549/pedestrian-deaths-traffic-safety-fatalities-governors-association

* "The ‘Darting Children’ That Helped Japan Win Its War on Traffic Accidents:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/tobita-kun-japanese-road-safety-signs

* "Self-healing metal? It's not just the stuff of science fiction:" https://www.reuters.com/science/self-healing-metal-its-not-just-stuff-science-fiction-2023-07-19/

* "Elon Musk took x Twitter handle from its original owner without asking:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/27/elon-musk-twitter-x-username-gene-x-hwang/

* "Rare ‘Trojan’ world may share the same orbit as another planet :" https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/19/world/exoplanet-trojan-sibling-pds-70-scn/index.html

* "‘Zombifying’ worms are evolutionary oddballs, missing genes all other animals have :" https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/18/world/horsehair-worms-parasites-missing-genes-scn/index.html

* "An extraordinary fossil captures the struggle for existence during the Mesozoic:" https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-37545-8

* "Kitchen shrine serpents and more fascinating new Pompeii discoveries:" https://news.yahoo.com/kitchen-shrine-serpents-other-fascinating-234506478.html

* "How Homophobia Impacted the NYPD's Search for a Serial Killer:" https://www.advocate.com/television/last-call-serial-killer-gay

* "Gay Serial Killer Suspect's Estate Turns Up Two More DNA Samples:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/herbert-baumeister-new-dna-victims

* "Jonathan D. Lewis, Gay Activist Against Prop. 8 and DADT, Dead at 64:" https://www.advocate.com/obituaries/activist-jonathan-lewis-obituary

* "Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor, Dies at 70 After Private Bout of Cancer :" https://variety.com/2023/film/news/paul-reubens-dead-pee-wee-herman-1235683504/

* "Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Dead at 70:" https://www.advocate.com/obituaries/paul-reubens-pee-wee-herman

* "Meet a new generation of Black American ‘cowboys’:" https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/for-freedoms-american-history-black-equestrians

* "When is Dinner, By State:" https://flowingdata.com/2023/07/25/when-is-dinner-by-state/

* "True Facts: Elephants:"

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* It was a little cooler Sunday, so we went to the Waterfall park instead to wade and have a picnic, and then came back for proper dinner and cake for Nearby Millennial's birthday. I was really fun watching goth Millennial messing about in the water and Newest Millennial continuing to fall in love with the PNW, much as I did when I first came west.

* Minoan miss needs funds to get around for training: https://minoanmiss.dreamwidth.org/1232423.html#cutid1

* I admit to having a wicked good time tormenting myself and other history geeks with my polls: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydpolls

* Contains Dracula Spoilers to the end of the book. "Four Times Jack Fakes a Death Certificate and One Time he Doesn't :" https://www.tumblr.com/animate-mush/724191083716820992/four-times-jack-fakes-a-death-certificate-and-one?source=share

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

The help links are at the bottom under the cut.

* Want to help queer folk in Russia?

Queer Svit - https://queersvit.taplink.ws/ Helping LGBTQ+ and BIPOC аffected by the war and political repressions
Center-T - https://centre-t.com/english Helping transgender people in Russia
КилькоТ-Действие - https://boosty.to/kilkota
Delo LGBT+ - https://www.delo.lgbt/ || https://boosty.to/delolgbt

* BPAL Charity Fundraiser "TRIUMPH IN MY SONG:" https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/triumph-in-my-song/

* Support the WGA. "Entertainment Community Fund:" https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

* "DIY Box Fan Air Filter Directions:" https://aghealth.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk261/files/inline-files/DIY%20Air%20Purifier%20Directions_English.Spanish_0.pdf

* Useful state of trans links for making an arguement that we are real and nead human and civil rights: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydionmisha/722268284819570688/you-are-a-great-source-of-news-and-information-and?source=share

* Fundraiser to help some friends of a friend survive: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tara-candice-survive-unemployment

* Minoan miss needs funds to get around for training: https://minoanmiss.dreamwidth.org/1232423.html#cutid1

* Cool Blackwork Embroidery Patterns for Beginners: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehaberdasheress/?etsrc=sdt

* If you would like to help support me and the Cats: paypal.me/Gwydion

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* Not even close to all the news, but I need to cut off somewhere.

* "‘I will not stay quiet': Israel evicts Palestinian family from home after 45-year legal battle:" https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-jerusalem-old-city-evictions-east-c53ae70f2fa76e4b1f4b528bca4ff35e

* "French authorities ban protest against police violence in Paris:" https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230715-france-ban-protest-police-violence-paris-death-nahel-darmanin

* "Spain’s election could put the far-right in power – with disastrous consequences for LGBTQ+ people:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/21/spain-general-election-lgbtq-vox-peoples-party-right-wing/

* "Tories’ brutal by-election losses prove anti-trans hate doesn’t win votes:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/21/by-election-england-conservative-rishi-sunak-lgbtq/

* "Keir Mather: Labour’s out gay winner of Selby and Ainsty by-election is youngest MP in parliament:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/21/keir-mather-labour-selby-by-election-gay/

* "Laurence Fox stands in Boris Johnson’s former seat and loses his deposit … again:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/21/laurence-fox-uxbridge-by-election-result-deposit/

* "Government condemned for passing ‘racist’ and ‘inhumane’ migration bill:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/19/illegal-migration-bill-lgbtq-conservative-government/

* I'm furious. This is shameful. "Disability campaign group loses fight over Grenfell recommendations:" https://ca.style.yahoo.com/style/disability-campaign-group-loses-fight-115225897.html

* "New British Library report confirms Norfolk libraries are an engine of economic recovery and growth:" https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/news/2023/07/new-british-library-report-confirms-norfolk-libraries-are-an-engine-of-economic-recovery-and-growth

* "European Court of Human Rights strikes down Russia's claims against Ukraine:" https://news.yahoo.com/european-court-human-rights-strikes-101340048.html

* "IOC declines to give Russia and Belarus formal invitations to Paris Olympics 1 year out:" https://apnews.com/article/ioc-paris-olympics-russia-belarus-invitations-817a9e3f159fd97093ec27ed61241596

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* "G7 signs declaration of security guarantees for Ukraine; Kremlin warns West is making a ‘dangerous mistake’:" https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/12/russia-ukraine-live-updates.html

* "Wagner mercenaries not part of front-line fight in Ukraine, U.S. says:" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-ukraine-putin-pentagon-wagner-mercenary-prigozhin-rcna94223

* "Ukraine, Poland say Wagner fighters arrive in Belarus:" https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-poland-say-wagner-fighters-arrive-belarus-2023-07-16/

* "Locals near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant brace for potential disaster: 'It would be the end of us':" https://kyivindependent.com/locals-near-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-brace-for-potential-disaster-it-would-be-the-end-of-us/

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* "Kerry’s trip to China yields no breakthrough on climate :" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/19/kerrys-effort-to-secure-climate-deal-with-china-falls-short-00107022

* "Let's talk about what the White House can learn from the commentators....:"

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* "U.S. Is Destroying the Last of Its Once-Vast Chemical Weapons Arsenal:" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/us/chemical-weapons-stockpile.html

* "​Biden Announces New Student Debt Relief Plan, Says 'Republicans Snatched Away Hope'​ :" https://advocatechannel.com/biden-new-student-debt-relief-plan

* "Biden administration unveils $39B of student debt relief as part of income-driven repayment fix:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/14/biden-administration-student-debt-relief-00106366

* "You could still be eligible for student loan forgiveness under this plan:" https://www.npr.org/2023/07/14/1187545921/student-loan-forgiveness-save-repayment

* "Kamala Harris Makes Historic Visit to Stonewall Inn, Vows to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate:" https://www.advocate.com/gay-pride-parade/kamala-harris-stonewall-visit

* "Manchin opposes Julie Su for Labor secretary, jeopardizing nomination:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/13/manchin-opposes-julie-su-for-labor-secretary-jeopardizing-nomination-00106237

* "A monumental LGBTQ rights case is barreling toward the Supreme Court:" https://www.vox.com/scotus/2023/7/10/23789633/supreme-court-lgbtq-lw-skrmetti-transgender-health-care-jeffrey-sutton-sixth-circuit

* "The Self-Fulfilling Prophecies of Clarence Thomas:" https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-self-fulfilling-prophecies-of-clarence-thomas

* "Supreme Court’s shift to right poses risk to LGBTQ rights:" https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4097224-supreme-courts-shift-to-right-poses-risk-to-lgbtq-rights/

* "Influential activist Leonard Leo helped fund media campaign lionizing Clarence Thomas:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/07/20/leonard-leo-clarence-thomas-paoletta/

* "How Harlan Crow Slashed his Tax Bill by Taking Clarence Thomas on Superyacht Cruises:" https://www.propublica.org/article/harlan-crow-slashed-tax-bill-clarence-thomas-superyacht

* Don't hold your breath. Republicans are strongly opposed to Ethics of any kind. "Senate Judiciary moves SCOTUS ethics bill forward — toward a dim future:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/20/supreme-court-ethics-congress-00107413

* "Biden Touts 'Bidenomics In Action' as Inflation Cools:" https://www.msnbc.com/jonathan-capehart/watch/biden-touts-bidenomics-in-action-as-inflation-cools-188569669907

* "Here are the 70 House Republicans who voted to cut off all US military aid to Ukraine:" https://www.businessinsider.com/which-house-republicans-voted-gaetz-end-military-aid-ukraine-2023-7

* "‘An ode to bigotry and ignorance': Democrats thrash defense bill loaded with GOP amendments:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/14/mccarthy-conservative-amendments-pentagon-bill-00106338

* "House blocks Pentagon abortion policy in defense bill, imperiling passage:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/13/kevin-mccarthy-defense-bill-deal-culture-wars-00106092

* "House Approves GOP Measure Banning Military DEI Initiatives by One Vote:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/house-approves-gop-measure-banning-military-dei-initiatives-by-one-vote

* "Human rights groups slam far-right anti-LGBTQ+ defence budget amendments after House vote:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/15/national-defence-reform-human-rights-campaign-aclu-erin-reed/

* "Arizona Republican refers to Black Americans as 'colored people' in House floor debate:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/rep-eli-crane-refers-black-americans-colored-people-house-floor-rcna94200

* "House GOP Adds Culture War Amendments To Defense Bill:" https://www.msnbc.com/jonathan-capehart/watch/house-gop-adds-culture-war-amendments-to-defense-bill-188535877909

* "Republican lawmakers spark outrage with comments on race:" https://www.msnbc.com/jonathan-capehart/watch/republican-lawmakers-spark-outrage-with-comments-on-race-188569669913

* "House Republican ‘Terrorists’ Target LGBTQ+ Community Center Funding in ‘Unprecedented’ Move:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/republicans-strip-lgbtq-funding

* I don't have kids. I will never have kids. I am 100% for making Child Tax Credit Permanent. It does so much good. "As Inflation Falls to Lowest in 2+ Years, Dems Consider Making Child Tax Credit Permanent:" https://www.msnbc.com/jonathan-capehart/watch/as-inflation-falls-to-lowest-in-2-years-dems-consider-making-child-tax-credit-permanent-188536389509

* I'm not holding my breath, but this is very much the right thing to do. "How the Child Tax Credit Became a Partisan Issue:" https://newrepublic.com/article/174275/republicans-made-child-tax-credit-partisan-issue

* "As Inflation Falls to Lowest in 2+ Years, Dems Consider Making Child Tax Credit Permanent:" https://www.msnbc.com/jonathan-capehart/watch/as-inflation-falls-to-lowest-in-2-years-dems-consider-making-child-tax-credit-permanent-188536389509

* "Teamsters president says he’s asked the White House not to intervene if UPS workers go on strike:" https://apnews.com/article/ups-strike-teamsters-biden-delivery-cb586d2f6160a92cda9318d6290ac8ea

* "UPS CEO’s Political Donations Boost Anti-Union Republicans :" https://theintercept.com/2023/07/14/ups-strike-carol-tome-anti-union-republicans/

* Don't Be a Scab! "UPS strike: Logistics company to train non-union employees ahead of possible disruption:" https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/companies/2023/07/14/ups-strike-company-train-non-union-employees-ahead-of-possible-strike/70415447007/

* "Heat hits UPS drivers as potential strike looms:" https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/heat-hits-ups-drivers-as-potential-strike-looms

* "UPS pilots vow to not cross strike picket lines:" https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/ups-pilots-vow-to-not-cross-strike-picket-lines/

* "American Airlines flight attendants asked to authorize union to call a strike:" https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/american-airlines-flight-attendants-asked-to-authorize-union-to-call-a-strike/3298223/

* "California hotel workers on strike demand higher wages and a chance to live closer to work:" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/california-hotel-workers-strike-demand-higher-wages-chance-live-closer-rcna93723

* "On the picket line, a telling alliance between hotel workers and screenwriter:" https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-14/strike-los-angeles-wga-unite-here-sag-aftra

* "Hotel Workers And Operators Resume Talks On Tuesday:" https://laist.com/news/hotel-workers-and-operators-resume-talks-on-tuesday

* "Fast Food Workers Strike in 100 Cities:" https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/fast-food-workers-strike

* "Actors’ Strike: SAG-AFTRA Releases List of Proposals and Studios’ Counterproposals:" https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/sag-aftra-strike-proposals-amptp-counterproposals-list-actors-hollywood-1234790077/

* "'Pay up!:' Hollywood actors, writers team on picket lines:" https://www.reuters.com/world/us/hollywoods-striking-actors-writers-walk-picket-lines-friday-2023-07-14/

How to donate to support the strikers: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

* "Column: The studios thought they could handle a strike. They might end up sparking a revolution:" https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-07-18/sag-aftra-strike-bob-iger-fran-drescher-barry-diller-david-zaslav-revolution

* "Striking writers and actors throw shade over tree trimming at Universal picket line:" https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-07-18/sag-aftra-wga-nlrb-complaint-universal-pickets

* "Orange is the New Black stars speak out about ‘crazy and unjust’ pay for Netflix megahit:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/14/orange-is-the-new-black-cast-members-slam-netflix-pay-inequality/

* "'Power Rangers' Actor Says He Only Made $150 to Portray the Face of Zordon in Hundreds of Episodes:" https://www.snopes.com/news/2023/07/18/power-rangers-zordon-actor-pay/

* "IATSE averts strike, reaches tentative deal with Broadway League, Disney Theatrical:" https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/iatse-averts-strike-reaches-tentative-deal-with-broadway-league-disney-theatrical/

* They really need a Union. "Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Production Workers Launch Unionization Effort:" https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wb-animation-cartoon-network-production-workers-unionization-effort-1235540007/

* "Amazon hit with labor complaint over failing to bargain with Staten Island union:" https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/12/amazon-hit-with-labor-complaint-over-failing-to-bargain-with-union.html

* "Grindr Employees to Unionize Amid the Rise in Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation, Tech Layoffs:" https://www.advocate.com/business/grindr-union-layoffs-arison

* "McCarthy burned by reported promise to placate crabby Trump by expunging impeachments:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/mccarthy-burned-by-reported-promise-to-placate-crabby-trump-by-expunging-impeachments-188960325643

* "Republicans grill FBI Director During House Hearing:" https://www.msnbc.com/jonathan-capehart/watch/republicans-grill-fbi-director-during-house-hearing-188569669894

* "House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as they move away from climate change denial:" https://apnews.com/article/climate-change-republicans-trillion-trees-01e455acce4397c0376e82bfa18b72c2

This would require roughly the entire continental United states to be turned into a forest and would only do half as much as needed. I'm going to assume this is trolling.

* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can't safely contact them in person, here are some other options:

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

Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/

* The Indivisible Guide: "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf

* "Alabama GOP invites court smackdown; defies order to draw fair map:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/alabama-gop-invites-court-smackdown-defies-order-to-draw-fair-map-189042245717

* Vote now! "Group opposing Ohio push to make changing constitution harder launches new TV ad:" https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meetthepressblog/group-opposing-ohio-push-make-changing-constitution-harder-launches-ne-rcna93899

* "Michigan attorney general charges 'false electors' over efforts to overturn the 2020 election:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/michigan-attorney-general-charges-false-electors-efforts-overturn-2020-rcna94838

* "'The very center of the entire conspiracy': Raskin hails DOJ progress in Trump probe:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-the-very-center-of-the-entire-conspiracy-raskin-hails-doj-progress-in-trump-probe-188772933773

* "Shaker Heights attorney, a Trump supporter, tells judge he voted twice in last two elections by accident:" https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2023/07/shaker-heights-attorney-a-trump-supporter-tells-judge-he-voted-twice-in-last-two-elections-by-accident.html

He's a lawyer for the IRS, yet somehow he claims he keeps doing illegal stuff by accident. If Republicans are as against voter fraud ads they claim, why do they keep doing it? It's as if every accusation they make is a confession.

* "Marjorie Taylor Greene Praises Joe Biden in Viral Campaign Ad:" https://www.advocate.com/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-praise-biden

* "How Biden can harness the anger behind the 'summer of strikes' to beat Trump:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/how-biden-can-harness-the-anger-behind-the-summer-of-strikes-to-beat-trump-188961349800

* "RFK Jr. denies comments on ‘ethnically targeted’ Covid-19 were anti-Semitic:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/15/rfk-jr-covid-19-ethnically-targeted-00106478

Spoiler: They were.

* "Right-Wing Websites Connected to Former Trump Lawyer Are Scamming Loyal Followers With Phony Celebrity Pitches:" https://www.propublica.org/article/right-wing-websites-scam-readers-phony-celebrity-pitches

* "Trump and Allies Forge Plans to Increase Presidential Power in 2025:" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/us/politics/trump-plans-2025.html

Republicans have stopped pretending that the goal is anything other than overthrowing the government in favor of fascist dictatorship.

We are in the end game for democracy in America now.

* "Trump, Republican allies make plan to concentrate power in Trump's hands: NYTimes:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-republican-allies-make-plan-to-concentrate-power-in-trump-s-hands-nytimes-188688965630

* "Trump unveils new education policy loaded with culture war proposals:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/26/trump-unveils-education-policy-culture-war-00079784

* "A brief history of DeSantis comments — and dodges — on Trump and Jan. 6:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/19/desantis-jan-6-trump/

* "Christie pokes at DeSantis: ‘We don’t make our country better by continuing to rumormonger things’:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/19/2024-campaign-christie-desantis-00107242

* "Private GOP Polling Data Reveals Why DeSantis’ Campaign Is Sputtering:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/ron-desantis-donald-trump-covid-vaccine-polling-2024-1234789843/

* "The Humiliation of Ron DeSantis:" https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/ron-desantis-cnn-interview/674751/

* Women who voted for the Leopards Eating faces Party continue to be shocked when Leopards eat their faces. "Republican women learn the hard way: Complicity will not protect you:" https://www.salon.com/2023/07/11/women-learn-the-hard-way-complicity-will-not-protect-you/

* This is so destructively nonsensical I can't wrap my head around it. "Florida moves forward on radioactive road paving plan as Gov. DeSantis signs new law:" https://www.npr.org/2023/06/30/1185280180/florida-roads-radioactive-desantis-signs-law

* "Why recruits are walking away from Ron DeSantis’ new State Guard:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/recruits-are-walking-away-ron-desantis-new-state-guard-rcna94636

* "Malaria Detected in Florida as Key Infectious Disease Positions Sit Vacant:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/malaria-detected-florida-desantis-public-health-positions-vacant-1234784402/

* "Secretive Furries Group Is Hacking Anti-Transgender State Governments:" https://www.advocate.com/news/furries-gay-hacking

* "Ron DeSantis rants about ‘indoctrinating children’ after seeing one single Pride flag:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/18/ron-desantis-pride-flag-presidential-2024/

* "State senator says Gov. DeSantis needs to ‘come home,’ call special session to address property insurance crisis:" https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/07/12/state-senator-says-gov-desantis-needs-to-come-home-call-special-session-to-address-property-insurance-crisis/

* "Oh, the Delusion: George Santos Compares Himself to Rosa Parks and Gets Dragged to High Hell:" https://www.theroot.com/oh-the-delusion-george-santos-compares-himself-to-ros-1850631514

* "Disney asks Florida judge to toss out lawsuit from DeSantis appointees:" https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/disney-asks-florida-judge-to-toss-out-lawsuit-from-desantis-appointees

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* "Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to head off potential indictment :" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/17/georgia-supreme-court-trump-indictment-00106710

* "Prosecutorial feeding frenzy takes shape around Trump's effort to subvert 2020 election:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/prosecutorial-feeding-frenzy-takes-shape-around-trump-s-effort-to-subvert-2020-election-188682309857

* "Let's talk about Smith, Trump, and trial dates....:"

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* "Judge in Trump classified documents case tells prosecutors that a mid-December trial date would be too soon:" https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/18/politics/trump-classified-documents-hearing/index.html

* "Trump's court defense exposes insincerity of his public protestations:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/trump-s-court-defense-exposes-insincerity-of-his-public-protestations-188774981697

* "Jared Kushner Testifies Before Grand Jury Investigating His Father-in-Law: Report:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-jared-kushner-testifies-grand-jury-2020-election-1234788305/

* "Trump says he’s received a target letter from special counsel Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 investigators:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/18/trump-says-hes-received-a-target-letter-from-special-counsel-jack-smiths-jan-6-investigators-00106776

* "How to understand the federal statutes cited in Donald Trump's latest target letter:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/how-to-understand-the-federal-statutes-cited-in-donald-trump-s-latest-target-letter-188849733976

* "'The very center of the entire conspiracy': Raskin hails DOJ progress in Trump probe:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-the-very-center-of-the-entire-conspiracy-raskin-hails-doj-progress-in-trump-probe-188772933773

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* "Justice Department appeals Jan. 6 prison sentences for Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers:" https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/12/doj-appeals-oath-keepers-sentences-00106040

* "The QAnon Shaman's plan to get his guilty plea reversed is 'silly' — and might land him back in prison, ex-prosecutor says:" https://www.businessinsider.com/qanon-shaman-plan-guilty-plea-reversed-silly-former-prosecutor-says-2023-7

* "Ron DeSantis endorses 'deadly force' against migrants suspected of trafficking drugs:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ron-desantis-vows-send-military-block-drugs-reaching-mexican-ports-rcna91121

* "Releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety :" https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2023/07/06/bail-reform/

* "KKK Flyers Protest Pride Celebrations at Virginia Elementary School:" https://www.advocate.com/news/kkk-virginia-pride-school

* "Hollywood Diversity Initiatives May Be Challenged After Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling:" https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/dei-supreme-court-affirmative-action-hollywood-1235532273/

* "Alabama lawmakers seek to slash funding from state archives after LGBTQ+ history lecture:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/15/alabama-lgbtq-history-lecture-archives-department/

* "'Poisoning the well': Florida middle schoolers to be dragged into DeSantis' war on history:" https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/-poisoning-the-well-florida-middle-schoolers-to-be-dragged-into-desantis-war-on-history-188959813519

They are requiring schools to lie to children that slavery was for the benefit of the enslaved and that white people massacring black communities for trying to vote was really violence done by and too black people.

I have no words that are printable in my fury.

* "Obama Slams LGBTQ+ Book Bans in Open Letter to American Librarians:" https://www.advocate.com/news/obama-slams-book-bans

* "Arkansas Legislator Vows to ‘Eliminate All the Funding for Public Libraries’ Affiliated With the ALA:" https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/arkansas-legislator-vows-to-eliminate-all-the-funding-for-public-libraries-affiliated-with-the-ala/

* "South Carolina Library System Removes All Displays That Showcase LGBTQ+ Books:" https://www.advocate.com/books/lgbtq-books-greenville-county

* CW: Rape. "Singapore: Autistic trans woman faces being sent back to institute ‘where she was raped’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/14/singapore-lgbtq-queer-trans-asylum-attacks/

* "Love Your Rainbow Body: Pride in LGBTQ+ Body Positivity:" https://www.out.com/gay-lifestyle/love-your-rainbow-body-pride-in-lgbtq-body-positivity

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* "'It’s a very short path': Is there a lesson for the U.S. in Poland's extreme anti-abortion law and the popular backlash it has provoked?:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/rachel-maddow-presents-deja-news/episode-4-s-short-path-rcna93352

* "Arizona governor greenlights over-the-counter birth control:" https://www.yahoo.com/news/arizona-governor-greenlights-over-counter-023816190.html

* "Judge temporarily blocks Iowa's 'fetal heartbeat' abortion ban as court challenge continues:" https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/17/iowa-fetal-heartbeat-abortion-law-court-ruling-temporary-injunction-kim-reynolds-pregnancy/70420027007/

* "Tennessee AG Skrmetti opposes rule change aimed at protecting abortion health records:" https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/17/tennessee-ag-skrmetti-opposes-federal-rule-change-on-abortion-records/70421514007/

* "Cameron wants Kentuckians' out-of-state abortion records to be available to authorities:" https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/17/kentucky-ag-daniel-cameron-opposes-proposed-hhs-privacy-rule-on-out-of-state-abortion-records/70420153007/

* "AG Lynn Fitch wants to make info on out-of-state abortions available to Mississippi authorities:" https://mississippitoday.org/2023/07/13/lynn-fitch-abortion-rules-change-track-info/

* "Arkansas attorney general wants to know about your out-of-state abortion:" https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/07/16/arkansas-attorney-general-wants-to-know-about-your-out-of-state-abortion

* "Republican attorneys general demand access to out-of-state abortion medical records:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/republican-attorneys-general-demand-access-to-out-of-state-abortion-medical-records-188688453806

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* "Russian lawmakers approve ban on gender-affirming medical care:" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-gender-affirming-medical-care-surgery-ban/

* Want to help queer folk in Russia?

Queer Svit - https://queersvit.taplink.ws/ Helping LGBTQ+ and BIPOC аffected by the war and political repressions
Center-T - https://centre-t.com/english Helping transgender people in Russia
КилькоТ-Действие - https://boosty.to/kilkota
Delo LGBT+ - https://www.delo.lgbt/ || https://boosty.to/delolgbt

* As with the similar folks in Türkiye. I believe people who come out for these protests are heroes. "Thousands turn out for Budapest Pride in courageous protest of Viktor Orbán:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/17/hungary-budapest-pride-viktor-orban/

* "Hungarian bookstore fined thousands for not concealing Heartstopper graphic novel:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/14/hungary-bookstore-fine-heartstopper-lgbtq/

* "Alice Oseman slams decision to fine Hungarian bookshop for selling Heartstopper: ‘Sad and angry’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/19/alice-oseman-slams-fine-hungarian-bookshop-heartstopper/

* "Italy begins removing lesbian mums from their children’s birth certificates:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/18/italy-lesbian-mums-removed-birth-certificates/

* "Hundreds Marry as Mexico Celebrates Marriage Equality, Gender ID Law:" https://www.advocate.com/world/mexico-celebrates-marriage-gender-id

* "Ukrainian pop singer and refugee Natisa Gogol on using her music to fight for queer people:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/14/natisa-gogol-ukrainian-singer-refugee-fighting-for-queer-community/

* "Civil servants slam draft gender policy for ‘centring anti-trans views’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/16/civil-service-draft-gender-policy-trans/

* "Kemi Badenoch issues chilling hint that UK government will force teachers to out trans kids to parents:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/17/kemi-badenoch-schools-trans-guidance/

* "Tories launch official ‘probe’ into sanitary products in men’s toilets at government office:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/19/government-probe-sanitary-products-mens-toilets-defra/

* "Rishi Sunak apologises to LGBTQ+ veterans, calling military ban an ‘appalling failure’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/19/rishi-sunak-lgbtq-veterans-independent-review-published/

* "Homophobic vandals cause thousands of pounds of damage in attack on local Pride event:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/17/dewsbury-pride-vandals-fundraiser/

* "Investigation into school at centre of cat gender row finds ‘no serious concerns’ at school of ‘kindness’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/14/cat-gender-school-row-investigation/

* "“Safety Concern” Used to Justify Kansas Drivers License Restrictions:" https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/safety-concern-used-to-justify-kansas-drivers-license-restrictions

* "Utah Governor Justifies Bans on Trans Healthcare Echoing Conspiracy Claims:" https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/utah-governor-justifies-bans-on-trans-healthcare-echoing-conspiracy-claims

* "Glenn Youngkin Goes After Transgender Kids in Revised School Policies:" https://www.advocate.com/news/glenn-youngkin-transgender-students-safety

* "Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas judge says Supreme Court ruling gives her the right to refuse same-sex weddings:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/14/texas-judge-dianne-hensley-same-sex-marriage/

* "Florida Reverends, Rabbi Slam DeSantis, Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws:" https://www.advocate.com/voices/florida-reverends-rabbi-slam-desantis

* "Michigan Senate Passes Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors:" https://www.advocate.com/law/conversion-therapy-michigan-senate

* "Judges Block Tennessee, Kentucky Bans on Transition Care for Minors:" https://www.advocate.com/law/tennessee-kentucky-trans-bans

* "Montana Judge Rules Transgender Birth Certificate Law Unconstitutional:" https://www.advocate.com/law/montana-judge-transgender-birth-certificate

* "Judge sides with trans 6th grader in fight to get her school to treat her fairly:" https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/07/judge-sides-with-trans-6th-grader-in-fight-to-get-her-school-to-treat-her-fairly/

* "Anti-LGBTQ+ hate and extremism spiked during Pride Month 2023, report finds:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/14/glaad-hate-extremism-hate-pride-month-2023/

* "Alabama Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Man He Lured on Grindr:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/grindr-murderer-sentenced

* "South Carolina Trans Teen Killed; Man He Met for Date Charged With Murder:" https://www.advocate.com/crime/trans-teen-jacob-williamson-killed

* "Cisgender woman killed by man who thought she was trans:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/14/indiana-michelle-dionne-peacock-trans-killed/

* "'He was a protector': Friends say Oregon man died while defending LGBTQ friend:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/14/man-stabbed-to-death-protecting-trans-co-worker/

* They attacked an autistic person in a wheelchair for the crime of shopping, then drove away. Bet their moms are super proud of these cowards. "Trans man hospitalised after being shot with pellet gun while shopping for groceries:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/17/trans-man-shot-pellet-gun-pontiac-michigan/

* "Pride Fireworks Attack Near L.A. Remains Unsolved:" https://www.advocate.com/hate-crimes/pride-fireworks-attack-near-la

* "Conservative Christian caught on CCTV flinging dead rat into gay couple’s restaurant:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/16/christian-couple-virginia-the-front-porch/

* "To Escape Bullies, Military ‘Forced to Move’ Families with LGBTQ+ Kids:" https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2023/06/escape-bullies-military-forced-move-families-lgbtq-kids/387214/

* "As bans on transgender care for minors grow, a migration of sorts is underway:" https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/07/14/business/bans-transgender-care-minors-grow-migration-sorts-is-underway/

* "Chi Omega Invalidates Nonbinary Sorority Sister's Membership:" https://www.advocate.com/news/chi-omega-sorority-nonbinary

* "Salon owner condemned for telling LGBTQ+ people to go to ‘pet groomer’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/16/salon-9-lgbtq-pet-groomer-michigan/

* "Brighton sees biggest ever turnout for 10th anniversary Trans Pride: ‘A beacon of hope’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/16/brighton-trans-pride-2023/

* "CNN apologises after journalists misgender Dylan Mulvaney in ‘unbelievably bad’ Bud Light report:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/15/dylan-mulvaney-cnn-bud-light/

* "The Black Maternal Mortality Crisis and Why It Remains an Issue:" https://www.npr.org/2023/07/05/1186019422/the-black-maternal-mortality-crisis-and-why-it-remains-an-issue

* "World's 1st 'tooth regrowth' medicine moves toward clinical trials in Japan:" https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230609/p2a/00m/0sc/026000c

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* "Let's talk about warming waters in Florida....:"

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* "Europe battles heat and fires; sweltering temperatures scorch China, US:" https://www.reuters.com/world/record-heat-wave-grips-china-flood-toll-rises-south-korea-2023-07-19/

* "How Canada’s Record Wildfires Got So Bad, So Fast:" https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/18/climate/canada-record-wildfires.html

* "Record-breaking 10 million hectares of land burned in Canada's wildfires:" https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/record-breaking-10-million-hectares-of-land-burned-in-canada-s-wildfires-1.6481870

* "Canadian firefighter dies battling wildfire in Northwest Territories:" https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/canadian-firefighter-dies-battling-wildfire-northwest-territories-101327286

* "Extreme heat and wildfire smoke can collide in deadly ways:" https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/canada-wildfire-smoke-heat-wave-air-quality-record-temperatures-rcna94869

* "South Korea flood death toll rises to 40, Yoon blames botched responses:" https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-flood-death-toll-rises-39-yoon-orders-all-out-effort-2023-07-17/

* CW: Child Death "5 people were killed by raging floodwaters in southeastern Pennsylvania. 2 children are still missing:" https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/16/weather/northeast-storms-sunday/index.html

* "The 'Great Kentucky Flood' of July 2023:" https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/the-great-kentucky-flood-of-july-2023/article_0693b5d4-268e-11ee-bc6f-bb5f45531c66.html

* "Northeast floods devastate farmers as months of labor and crops are swept away:" https://apnews.com/article/floods-northeast-vermont-farms-crops-577818980a7c1db0e67ff1cf3df51156

* "Al Gore on Extreme Heat and the Fight Against Fossil Fuels:" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/climate/al-gore-on-extreme-heat-and-the-fight-against-fossil-fuels.html

* "Phoenix breaks city record with 19 consecutive days of 110-degree heat:" https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/heat-torching-records-spreading-us-europe-rcna94851

* "Bangladesh’s historic heat wave is making work “living hell” for IT workers:" https://restofworld.org/2023/bangladesh-electricity-crisis-bpo-workers/

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* "Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops 34% in first half 2023:" https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/deforestation-brazils-amazon-drops-34-first-half-2023-2023-07-06/

* "The Hidden Cost of Gasoline:" https://grist.org/accountability/gas-stations-underground-storage-tank-leaks-environmental-disaster/

* "Chinese scientists create edible food packaging to replace plastic:" https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-748532

* "We started an Underwater Forest - the results are insane:"

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* "‘Great news’: EU hails discovery of massive phosphate rock deposit in Norway:" https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/great-news-eu-hails-discovery-of-massive-phosphate-rock-deposit-in-norway/

* "OceanGate Is Getting Majorly Sued:"

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* "From “Heavy Purchasers” of Pregnancy Tests to the Depression-Prone: We Found 650,000 Ways Advertisers Label You:" https://themarkup.org/privacy/2023/06/08/from-heavy-purchasers-of-pregnancy-tests-to-the-depression-prone-we-found-650000-ways-advertisers-label-you

* "Twitter claims hate speech is 30 per cent lower since Elon Musk acquisition. Experts disagree:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/20/twitter-hate-speech-drops-experts-disagree/

* "Ukraine's Botanists Risked Their Lives for a Priceless Collection:" https://www.wired.co.uk/article/ukraine-scientists-braved-shelling-herbarium

* "Apparently Magpies and Crows Are Using "Anti-Bird Spikes" to Make Their Nests:" https://www.audubon.org/news/apparently-magpies-and-crows-are-using-anti-bird-spikes-make-their-nests

* "No Longer Endangered: The Bald Eagle is an Icon of the USA:" https://dwr.virginia.gov/blog/no-longer-endangered-the-bald-eagle-is-an-icon-of-the-esa/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nftf&utm_content=nftf_all_esa_bald_eagles

* "The Underground Railroad Was the Ultimate Conspiracy to Southern Enslavers:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/underground-railroad-as-southern-conspiracy-theory

* "The Forgotten Housewife who Invented your Dishwasher:" https://www.messynessychic.com/2023/07/12/the-forgotten-housewife-who-invented-your-dishwasher/

* "Prop 8’s Sandy Stier & Kris Perry Mark 10 Years of Marriage at VP Kamala Harris’s Home:" https://www.advocate.com/news/prop-8-stier-perry-harris

* "Lilli Vincenz, LGBTQ+ Activist and Filmmaker, Dies at 85:" https://www.advocate.com/obituaries/lilli-vincenz-lesbian-activist

* "Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls even if some in the Arab world ignore it:" https://apnews.com/article/morocco-womens-arab-world-cup-debut-4e5aa560e22e36f2cc766aff995665e3

* "LegalEagle's Devin Stone Answers Law Questions From Twitter:"

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* "The History of Gay Hollywood:"

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* "The Black Reclamation of the Body Snatchers:"

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* "RENT and the Mainstreaming of Queer Suffering:"

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* "Right-wing media accuses Barbie of ‘forgetting core audience’ by ‘pushing’ LGBTQ+ stories:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/19/barbie-right-wing-media-lgbt-stories-characters-reactions/

* My heart did not take damage.

I am exhausted as people and robots keep phoning me and I had things like mandatory bureaucracy this week. Cleaners came though, both the replacement cleaner Tuesday to make up for none last week, who was another ex-teacher like me, and the Friday Cleaner. Like all but two of the cleaners (If you count the uncleaner), Friday Cleaner came all the way from the Reservation. The others were all my ageish or Millennials. I'm always super polite to the cleaners as it's hard work and the people doing it deserve politeness. If it's a Friday, I offer free vegetables, because they send more than we need from forage delivery.

This one was an Elder. I was raised with deference to older relatives, and I'm particularly aware of the kind of things her generation went through at the hands of the US government and white people in general as well as cultural stuff around treatment of elders. I felt very, very weird asking her to do anything because it went against pretty much every ingrained instinct in my body.

I was super extra polite explaining the cats and setting her up in the kitchen, then left her to it. She was so quiet as she worked that poor Livia thought she was gone and eventually came out for loves, only to discover after a snack and second pettins that the stranger was Still here. Tavy ended up really liking her. she had a very cat vibe and interesting smelling shoes and she talked sweet to him, but gave him space.

Her cleaning was excellent, very detailed. Apparently she was worried that I'd be distressed by how slow it went, because she was deep cleaning in there. Me: No really, we need that as no one has had time to do it in a while. My style is very ex-middle school teacher. I'd wander quietly over to get something or put something away, and take in what she was up to without looking like that's what I'm doing. I saw how in depth she was going and suggested an extra thing she might do in there. Last half hour I gave her a different meticulous in depth thing, and sent her home a few minutes early with a bag of food.

She was really cool. Apparently she and her friends were all at an outdoor music part party, all dancing together, and we just generally had a nice chat while she was getting ready to go about cats and things. I really liked her and would love her back. At the same time I'll never not be angry that economics means she's having to work. Elders should not be having to clean the homes of white people. Not even relatively vigorous ones.

* "7 Queer Historic Images from Lesbian Photographers Bolette Berg and Marie Hoeg:" https://www.advocate.com/photography/lesbian-norway-photographers-berg-hoeg

* "15 Unearthed Images of Pride, From 1969 to Now :" https://www.advocate.com/photography/history-of-pride-marches

* "21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism:" https://www.advocate.com/photography/photos-of-queer-nightlife-activism

* "This Is What It Looked Like to Party in Fire Island in 1999 :" https://www.out.com/nightlife/fire-island-pines-99-party

* "63 Photos of Kamala Harris's 2023 Pride Month Celebration :" https://www.advocate.com/gay-pride-parade/kamala-harris-pride-photos-glaad

* "Mae Martin marks Non-Binary Awareness Week with proud topless selfie: ‘Trans joy’:" https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/13/mae-martin-non-binary-awareness-week-topless-selfie-trans-joy/

* "Lucius as red and Frenchie as purple:" https://www.tumblr.com/johannestevans/723078428228812800?source=share

* "Thinking about "nocturnal existence" and Dracula's influence and Jonathan.:" https://www.tumblr.com/thegoatsongs/722674663032061952/thinking-about-nocturnal-existence-and-draculas?source=share

* Interpretations of Orpheus and Eurydice: https://www.tumblr.com/seananmcguire/722605501548019712?source=share

* Lucy and Jonathan Parallels. Dracula Spoilers: https://www.tumblr.com/vickyvicarious/723228213096153088/i-didnt-want-to-clog-up-your-post-about-being?source=share

* "Midnight Pals: Italian Developments:" https://www.tumblr.com/bitterkarella/723184559246688256/midnight-pals-italian-developments?source=share

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

The help links are at the bottom under the cut.

* Want to help queer folk in Russia?

Queer Svit - https://queersvit.taplink.ws/ Helping LGBTQ+ and BIPOC аffected by the war and political repressions
Center-T - https://centre-t.com/english Helping transgender people in Russia
КилькоТ-Действие - https://boosty.to/kilkota
Delo LGBT+ - https://www.delo.lgbt/ || https://boosty.to/delolgbt

* BPAL Charity Fundraiser "TRIUMPH IN MY SONG:" https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/triumph-in-my-song/

* Support the WGA. "Entertainment Community Fund:" https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

* "DIY Box Fan Air Filter Directions:" https://aghealth.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk261/files/inline-files/DIY%20Air%20Purifier%20Directions_English.Spanish_0.pdf

* Useful state of trans links for making an arguement that we are real and nead human and civil rights: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydionmisha/722268284819570688/you-are-a-great-source-of-news-and-information-and?source=share

* Fundraiser to help some fruiends of a friend survive: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tara-candice-survive-unemployment

* Cool Blackwork Embroidery Patterns for Beginners: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehaberdasheress/?etsrc=sdt

* If you would like to help support me and the Cats: paypal.me/Gwydion

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