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Figuring out how to protect vulnerable people. Reading, throwing pots (ineptly but happily), walking, birding, hanging out with my wonderful family. Absolute gay/trans ally (parent). Oh right I like cats too.
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5Calls.org makes it easy for even the most introverted. Please don’t just sit and fume. Call!

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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

submitted 7 days ago • 1051 comments

Neo-Nazi terrorist and convicted mass murderer Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011, cited this same Napoleon quote in his manifesto.

submitted 15 days ago • 491 comments

Governor Hochul: “I promise to do everything I can, every single day, to create a stronger, safer future for you, our families, and our communities and to make government a force for good once again.” Join me in urging her to do exactly that by taking the steps necessary to remove NYC Mayor Adams.

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Gritty is president now, I don’t make the rules

submitted 21 days ago • 10 comments

Yeahhhhhh birds

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Fly Eagles Fly!

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GO BIRDS

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Go Birds!

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Because of course

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SUPER useful facts for talking to your elected representatives about what will happen to your state if these NIH cuts go through. State breakdowns are in the comments.

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Westchester friends, Mike Lawler needs to hear from you. Please call - every single day. 5calls.org/issue/elon-m... This will walk you right through it. You only need to hold your nose for a couple of minutes.

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Hazel joins me in wondering how long until people start falling out of windows?

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

Hey any Westchester friends: This really counts! Early voting is open and lines are (worryingly) short.

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

submitted 29 days ago • 43 comments

Ich get unhorsed But Ich mount up agayne Ich am nevir goinge to lose thys joust

submitted 25 days ago • 20 comments

Please write to [email protected]. See the details in Rashid's post. We are all affected; not just federal employees.

submitted 27 days ago • 2 comments

ALL HANDS NYC: Join us WEDS at NOON to cry out for both our Senators to block, obstruct & deny MAGA at every turn to end the Trump-Musk Coup! mobilize.us/s/MTUFit #ResistRefuseRidicule

submitted 28 days ago • 2 comments

Ready for more action? Join us, NYC Indivisibles & @targetmajoritynyc.bsky.social on Wed 2/5 12-1 at @schumer.senate.gov and Gillibrand’s office building to tell them to Fight the Trump-Musk Coup! Rsvp: mobilize.us/s/VDV2dw @indivisible.org

submitted 28 days ago • 4 comments

I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world. Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

submitted 30 days ago • 4416 comments

Read, share, act.

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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

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"We must resist policies that risk erasing the representation of diverse families, which would put in jeopardy all students’ freedom to read & learn" PEN America Responds to SCOTUS' Decision to Hear Case Involving Parents' Objections to LGBTQ+ Children’s Books: pen.org/press-releas...

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Transgender people have always been here, and we’re not going anywhere. Count on it.

submitted 41 days ago • 31 comments

Well I’m glad you guys who stayed home because both parties are the same or the Democrats needed to learn a lesson are celebrating. A hearty fuck you to you!

submitted 41 days ago • 158 comments

Feels like the best song for today is Paul Simon’s “American Tune.” You can’t be forever blessed. (And pretty much every other line.)

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

January 19, 2025

submitted 42 days ago • 123 comments

How long will this sustain me until I need to scream again?

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"it's an election-interference case, not a 'hush money' case, motherfuckers," she muttered, pouring her coffee

submitted 52 days ago • 240 comments

Anita Bryant finally died. Her evil bigotry and hate lives on.

submitted 52 days ago • 30 comments

I love how Denmark isn’t taking any shit from Donald Trump. 🇩🇰 🤣

submitted 67 days ago • 1630 comments

As the second Trump administration takes form, many seek to understand what motivates the incoming president. Happily, James Thurber provided us the answer in advance in his story, The 13 Clocks, where a character explains: "We all have flaws, and mine is being wicked."

submitted 69 days ago • 29 comments

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

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Who else is doing gravy shots today

submitted 95 days ago • 91 comments

Guys we can be worried about what's coming and the worst case possibilities without giving into things like "welp...I guess democracy is over" takes. My God...I've never seen so many people willing to just give up and declare surrender and the guy hasn't even been sworn in yet.

submitted 97 days ago • 448 comments

New tragic six word story - For sale: government, we were warned.

submitted 99 days ago • 9 comments