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* TW: Rape. "The Me Too movement was silent in Senegal. These women are trying to change that:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/19/africa/senegal-as-equals-intl/index.html

* TW: Torture. "Iraq’s Post-ISIS Campaign of Revenge:" https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/12/24/iraqs-post-isis-campaign-of-revenge

* "Nomads and farmers in fight for Nigeria's heartland:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-security-insight/nomads-and-farmers-in-fight-for-nigerias-heartland-idUSKBN1OI13X

* "US sportswear traced to factory in China's internment camps:" https://www.apnews.com/99016849cddb4b99a048b863b52c28cb

* "Exasperated over the market plunge, Trump asks advisers whether he can fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/exasperated-over-the-market-plunge-trump-asks-advisers-whether-he-can-fire-federal-reserve-chairman-jerome-powell/2018/12/22/a71b8df2-0635-11e9-9122-82e98f91ee6f_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.4d40126ede74

* "Rep. Maxine Waters: I have warned America from the beginning. This president is not worthy:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/mick-mulvaney-may-be-called-before-house-financial-services-committee-1406185539658

* "I stand by my refusal to ever join Facebook.:" https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/18/technology/facebook-privacy.html

* "What Really Happens After the Apocalypse:" https://www.tor.com/2018/11/14/what-really-happens-after-the-apocalypse/

* "Rep. Jayapal: Ryan has not been a speaker with moral backbone or ability to negotiate his caucus out:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/government-shutdown-continues-through-the-christmas-holiday-1406150211506

* "The Sandy Hook Massacre Was 6 Years Ago Today. This Year Had More School Shootings Than Ever.:" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/american-gun-violence-statistics-768853/

* More than a year later police refuse to explain why they decided to hunt and murder him for the crime of being a victim of a hit and run accident, nor site what statute declared that illegal, let alone a felony so dangerous to the public it deserved summary execution. "A man was killed by police one year ago. His family still doesn't know why:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/17/us/bijan-ghaisar-us-park-police-shooting-anniversary/index.html

* "The Year of the Old Boys: How Childish Masculinity Became the Engine of Power in America:" https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/12/old-boys-trump-kavanaugh-moonves-epstein-childish-masculinity.html

* "Child abuse climbs after Friday report cards, study says:" https://www.apnews.com/219c75c6183e45a4972e0c2f3afd186f

* The world needs so many more of these. "Where LGBTQ War Refugees Finally Feel Safe:" https://narratively.com/where-lgbtq-war-refugees-finally-feel-safe/

* "The Raunchy, Comical, Political Snowman Invasion of 1511:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/snowman-miracle-of-1511

* "Recognition at last for Gentleman Jack, Britain’s ‘first modern lesbian’:" https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/28/anne-lister-blue-plaque-lesbian-marriage-church

* An Amusingly written explanation of the Mari Lywd: http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/180945897230/hi-do-you-mind-explaining-the-tradition-behind#notes

* "Medieval Music - 'Hardcore’ Party Mix:"

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* It makes me s sad this isn't a thing anymore. "Controversial Sycamore Township zombie nativity scene ending this year:" https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/12/12/final-days-famous-zombie-nativity-scene-sycamore-township/941277001/

* Nearly every version of the Arthur/Guenevere/Lancelot would have a happy ending if one just adds a threesome. Just saying.

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

* Trans Helplines: https://www.translifeline.org/

* Want to complaint about Betsy DeVos's plan to coddle college rapists? https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/29/2018-25314/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-sex-in-education-programs-or-activities-receiving-federal#open-comment

* "Trump’s New Wall to Keep Out the Disabled:" https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/29/opinion/trumps-disability-public-charge.html

They are soliciting public comment on these draconian regulations until December 10th here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=USCIS-2010-0012-0001

* Naral https://actnow.prochoiceamerica.org/donate/supportnaral/#.W7nPzmNRfIU

* Planned Paranthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/hkv0R7LN0E-Q-U5mXFaXRA2?sourceid=1004272&ms=4NALz1800K1N1A&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4I2IxID03QIVA7bACh3CCwHWEAAYASAAEgKlD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

* "Resources for Male Victims of Abuse:" http://butlerbookbinding.tumblr.com/post/178933672694/resources-for-male-victims-of-abuse

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

* Donate to HIAS to help refugees: https://act.hias.org/page/6048/donate/1

* Want to contribute directly to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services fund? "Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services:" https://www.raicestexas.org/

* Support Kids at the Border: http://brigdh.tumblr.com/post/175022384240/support-the-kids-at-the-border

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

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

* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can not protest in person, here are some other options:
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.

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

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

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

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

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

* "Toronto van incident: death toll rises to 10 and suspect named – live updates:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2018/apr/24/driver-kills-nine-toronto-live-updates

* "In Central African Republic, Muslim child brides fight for...:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-centralafrica-women-education/in-central-african-republic-muslim-child-brides-fight-for-daughters-rights-idUSKCN1GK0OJ

* "Jubilation in streets as Armenia PM quits:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43868433

* "U.S. eases sanctions on aluminum firm tied to Russian oligarch:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/23/us-sanctions-russia-rusal-oleg-deripaska-545660

* "‘Morning Joe’ host: Trump tweeting during Barbara Bush funeral ‘insulting’ to US:" http://thehill.com/homenews/media/384403-morning-joe-host-trump-tweeting-during-barbara-bush-funeral-was-insulting-to

* "Court rules against Trump administration’s delay on car efficiency fines:" http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/384415-court-rules-against-trump-admins-delay-of-car-efficiency-fines

* He's claiming they are a race, not Nations and therefore none of the treaties are valid, and therefore none of their treaty rights count. "Trump challenges Native Americans’ historical standing:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/22/trump-native-americans-historical-standing-492794

* "Flight Records Illuminate Mystery of Trump's Moscow Nights:" https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-23/flight-records-illuminate-mystery-of-trump-s-moscow-nights

* "Michael Cohen case shines light on Sean Hannity's property empire:" https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/apr/22/michael-cohen-sean-hannity-property-real-estate-ben-carson-hud

* "Republican National Committee Spent $225K at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort Just Last Month:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/republican-national-committee-spent-dollar225k-at-trumps-mar-a-lago-resort-just-last-month

* "Retired military leaders object to Trump CIA nominee over torture:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/retired-military-leaders-object-to-trump-cia-nominee-over-torture-1217664579635?playlist=associated

* Unverified reports suggest drinking on the job and hostile workplace, but I couldn't find any on record before midnight. "Ronny Jackson’s VA nomination on the rocks:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/23/ronny-jackson-veterans-affairs-nomination-hearing-546408

* "John Bolton presided over anti-Muslim think tank:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/john-bolton-chaired-anti-muslim-think-tank-n868171

* "Bolton's affiliations bad for Trump relationship with Macron:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/bolton-s-affiliations-bad-for-trump-relationship-with-macron-1217641027972?playlist=associated

* Today in scary autocracy news: Republicans declare all dissent unpatriotic, unlike suppressing the vote of American citizens while refusing to stop continuing interference in our elections by Russia intelligence, which is the Patriotic thing to do. Have legitimate and rational concerns about a candidate's racism and fitness for office? Treason! Allow a hostile foreign power to set our foreign policy and directly attack our elections? Patriotic! "Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Democrats Voting Against Pompeo Don't ‘Love’ America:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/sarah-huckabee-sanders-democrats-voting-against-pompeo-dont-love-america

* "Paul backs Pompeo, ensuring confirmation as secretary of state:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/23/paul-to-back-pompeo-ensuring-confirmation-as-secretary-of-state-546037

* Spoiler: She voted for 45 and she and her mother were surprised as they thought they’d be hunting brown people, not white Republicans. "Kris Kobach wanted this 20-year-old to go to jail for accidentally voting twice:" https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/xw73j4/kris-kobach-wanted-this-20-year-old-to-go-to-jail-for-accidentally-voting-twice

* "Romney fails to win Republican nomination for Senate, heads to...:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-romney/romney-fails-to-win-republican-nomination-for-senate-heads-to-primary-in-june-idUSKBN1HT048

* "Vox Sentences: The manhunt for the Waffle House shooting suspect has ended:" https://www.vox.com/vox-sentences/2018/4/23/17273100/vox-sentences-waffle-house-shooting-suspect-caught

* "Lawsuit reveals the deadly, out-of-control free-for-all inside Red State America's for-profit prisons:" https://boingboing.net/2018/04/06/mississippi-is-burning.html

* "Neo-Nazis Burn Swastika After Rally in Georgia:" http://time.com/5249811/neo-nazis-burn-swastika-georgia/

* "Watch the owners of an incredibly racist display struggle to explain the basics of the Civil War:" https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/watch-owners-incredibly-racist-display-struggle-explain-basics-civil-war-210648761.html

* "Investigators look into racial slurs spray painted on family's home:" http://www.wbbjtv.com/2018/04/18/investigators-look-racial-slurs-spray-painted-familys-home/

* "The Anger of the White Male Lie:" https://medium.com/@IjeomaOluo/the-anger-of-the-white-male-lie-6f9a6e646d47

* TW: Pedophilia, Abuse. "The Woman Who Said R. Kelly Abused Her Refuses To Be Silenced:" https://www.buzzfeed.com/jimderogatis/jerhonda-pace-r-kelly-me-too-tarana-burke?utm_term=.gvvZZxlkA#.ljjWWoGK6

* "It's hard being trans. It's even harder when you can't find a doctor. A new site hopes to fix that.:" http://www.upworthy.com/its-hard-being-trans-its-even-harder-when-you-cant-find-a-doctor-a-new-site-hopes-to-fix-that?c=tbn

* "Green-haired turtle that breathes through its genitals added to endangered list:" https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/apr/11/green-haired-turtle-that-breathes-through-its-genitals-added-to-endangered-list

* "Anne Farquharson-Mackintosh (1723-1787) The Lady Who Became a Colonel:" http://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/anne-farquharson-mackintosh

* "How Cycling Clothing Opened Doors for Women:" https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/04/how-cycling-clothing-opened-doors-for-women/558017/

* "The Valkyrie Of The Motorcar Survived The Race Of Death, A Sunken Ship, And An Assassination Attempt:" https://jalopnik.com/the-valkyrie-of-the-motorcar-survived-the-race-of-death-1825423685

* "Trump Bulls**tted His Way onto the Forbes List:"

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* "Kanye West Ignites a Debate About Racism:"

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* Sunday around 10:30AM, the horrific fire alarm screamers went off, terrifying the cats into hiding and ripping be from sleep. It took nigh a minute to figure out what exactly was going on and that I needed to get dressed. I strongly suspected it was some sort of false alarm, as it was just the screamers and not the flashy lights or the normal smoke detectors. I'd seen this before when I burnt toast one time, and I'm pretty sure it means that the whole thing didn't trigger because it had some indication of something wrong, but not enough to be sure it's a fire and not say, a cooking accident. There was no smoke smell, and I could hear our apartment screaming, but not, say the hall or the neighbor's ceilings screaming, as happens during twice yearly fire testing. By the time I was dressed, I was strongly suspecting glitch, with a possibility of asshole student pulling an alarm. (Trust me, no one wants me leaving the building naked, and I'm ground floor with easy patio egress. If a fire had blocked my exiting that, I was dead already basically, since I'd be trapped in my room by definition). The screamers hurt like a motherfucker. I also remembered that time the construction workers flooded an upstairs apartment, which set off the screamers for real and the whole standing out in the cold until the fire fighters could check all the buildings just in case. So I checked the kitchen in case a burner was on or something, but all was cold on my way to my bathroom, because I am pretty sure no one wants me to be peeing in the parking lot either, and again, front door wasn't hot, and I could see there was no fire in the apartment and thus I was sure I was going to be fine to take a literal minute before going out to see if it was just us or the building. By which point Squirrel passed me on his way to check. Me: Let me kow if it's a real fire! Him: It won't be! Spoiler: It wasn't.

No Hall screamers or flashers, which I'd figured out from listening while I dressed. One placid guy outside walking a dog. no irritated half dressed neighbors. By the time I finished and was ready to grb keys and go, the screamers stopped. Squirrel was back soon after. He says he was in the shower, but our water does not get even close to hot enough to steam up a bathroom to the extent that could have done it. At my first college, I lived in a condemned building for a year. The college apparently would buy a waver every year so they could force mostly sophomores and juniors to live in it. It used to sway in the high winds off the Chesapeake most of fall and all Winter. This would set of the fire alarms all the time, so Campus Security solved this by shutting off the fire detection, because Maryland, land of corruption and buying off fir inspectors is also cheaper than solving the building swaying in the wind problem, and really, what were the chances that a pre-Civil war building with wood floors would be set on fire by college students with candles, cigarettes, joints, etc.? And anyway, the money it was cost to provide safe housing for students was better spent on a new air conditioned luxury admin wing. This is also the same college that cut off all the water twice my Sophomore year, once for a week, and din't provide porta-potties. Toilette over flowed by Saturday every time. Now imagine the smell and mess Thursday, with the water off since Friday. We also had to threaten a lawsuit Freshman year because they refused to fix the heating in my dorm because the guy in charge of housing was too lazy to cross a small parking lot to check and insisted we were imaging the toilets freezing over at night). This building where I live now is poorly constructed, but it doesn't sway like my old dorm used to, and there was a light breeze and not one of the storms that takes down trees on the regular in Autumn.

It is a mystery, and I'm worried it will happen again. Lying in bed after, I wondered how I'd get the cats out in a real emergency, as the screamers terrify them so they hide.

* Monday was forage. (Badly picked over, alas). I also went and had a blood draw I forgot to do nearly a month ago, what with my life imploding. It was lucky I went exactly when I did. The man in front of me was mildly disoriented and hadn't rung the bell so the nice lab lady had no idea he was sitting there. It was large vials today, but only two as it's a retest and a test we forgot in... January? February? When I say I am closely monitored, I am not kidding. Now to remember to do East Coast business hours phone bureaucracy and the annoying paper bureaucracy I keep forgetting. Let us hope I remember these tomorrow.

* OMG! Stars on Ice is so good this year!

* Apparently Judge Judy and Judge Jeanine are different people. Good to know.

* So did Charlie introduce the weevils on Fear the Walking Dead?

* Me watching the scene from next week's Fear the Walking Dead on Talking dead: This is what happens when a party of PCs unexpectedly meets another party of PCs.

* "Fear the Walking Dead: Season 4, Episode 1: What's Your Story:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/04/fear-walking-dead-season-4-episode-1.html

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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