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pnw artist, cat lady, forest nymph, activist for a better future, always learning and growing.
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florafaunatic @florafaunatic.bsky.social · Feb 27
the world may be on fire, but I'm still an artist, and art is one of the things that brings me back to myself when everything threatens to swallow me up.

today I organized my supplies a bit, so I can inventory which colors I need to replenish, and to a picture of all my 2025 work.

#abstractart
all the abstract paintings I painted in January 2025, whether finished, or still needing linework touchups. 17 total. all the abstract paintings I painted in February 2025, whether finished, or still needing a border or linework touchups. 14 total. only missing the one I'm working on tonight.
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gonebabygone.bsky.social
Today is the 35th anniversary of the Capitol Crawl, in which disabled activists discarded their mobility aids at the foot of the Capitol steps to climb them in support of passage of the Americans with Disabilities Ac. Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 8, told reporters "I'll take all night if I have to!"
Three people in sky blue shirts and jeans climbing the steps of the US Capitol, including a young blonde girl wearing a red and white bandanna around her head and turning to look at the camera
March 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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elizabethjacobs.bsky.social
Rolling back EPA protections is something that all Americans should oppose. Here is my grandfather in 1937 with his firefighter buddies in Etna, PA. A blast furnace released so much pollution that people had to change their clothes at noon from all the ash. Is this really what we want?
1937 Photograph of four men in white collared button up shirts, dark pants, and firefighter caps. They are smiling as they stand in front of a blast furnace belching out black smoke at ground level.
March 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
Congrats, they heard you! The Social Security Administration has decided tonight to abandon its plans to end phone service for millions of Americans filing retirement and disability claims. Thank you to all who shared our post and made calls today—you did it!
March 13, 2025 at 2:43 AM
florafaunatic.bsky.social
more detail on that pic i reshared earlier.
oknotle.bsky.social Ko @oknotle.bsky.social · Mar 6
Remove Reverse Reclaim
REMOVE REVERSE RECLAIM President Trump Executive Orders Overturn Citizens United D.O.G.E. & Musk VP Vance Federal Employees End Executive Overreach Cabinet Officials Government of the People WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND... REMOVE We the people demand that the offending elected officials be removed from office. President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and all cabinet officials appointed since January 20, 2025 must resign or be impeached and removed by Congress. REVERSE We the people demand that all executive orders issued since January 20, 2025 be fully reversed. D.O.G.E. and Elon Musk must be removed from influence in government, and illegally fired federal employees must be reinstated to their former positions with back pay. RECLAIM We the people demand that government work for us. We demand a government of the people, by the people, and for the people not the billionaire class. Therefore, Citizens United must be overturned by Supreme Court decision or Constitutional Amendment and followed by aggressive campaign finance reform designed to give all Americans a fair voice in government. Executive overreach must be controlled by both the Legislature and the Judiciary, so we are never again ruled by kings. Sometimes, it feels like democracy itself is slipping through our fingers. A message is needed as we move peacefully but forcefully onward to save our values: a clear demand, so we the people can focus our action. The most important demands and the most important to act on now can be said in three words: remove, reverse, reclaim. "Remove" is a call for justice: to depose the wrongdoers and to pave the way for new leadership that represents the American people. "Reverse" is a call for fairness: to right the wrongs as best as can be done and to ask the government to uphold its contracts with the American people. "Reclaim" is a call for vigilance: to make sure this never happens again. It is a call for the American people to demand a level playing field and play it to their best. You may not find an action specifically affecting you in this pamphlet, but remember that the administration's executive orders a core component of our demands are the… REMOVE REVERSE RECLAIM PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP President Donald Trump is guilty of corruption and abuse of power on an unprecedented scale. If he does not resign, the House of Representatives will impeach him, and the Senate will remove him from office. VICE PRESIDENT J.D. VANCE Vice President J.D. Vance is guilty of the same abuse of power as the President. If he does not resign, the House of Representatives will impeach him, and the Senate will remove him from office. Thus, the Speaker of the House will assume the office of President. CABINET OFFICIALS Each cabinet member appointed since January 20, 2025 is complicit in the crimes of the administration, notably illegally firing thousands of federal employees. Additionally, each was appointed based on their ability to dismantle their department. Each cabinet member appointed since January 20, 2025 will resign or be impeached by the House of Representatives and removed from office by the Senate. EXECUTIVE ORDERS All executive orders issued since January 20, 2025 will be fully reversed and relevant policy returned -- as much as is possible to its state before that date. We would prefer President Trump do this himself, but we will accept his replacement. D.O.G.E. AND ELON MUSK The illegally created Department of Government of Efficiency will be abolished, and Elon Musk an unelected official with unprecedented power -- will be removed from influence in our government. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES All federal employees who were illegally fired since January 20, 2025 will be reinstated to their former positions in the federal workforce with full back pay for the time lost. The federal government will honor the "buy-out" any employees took as offered by the Department of Government Efficiency, but employees who resigned will be encouraged to return to their previous positions. We demand this not only because the above actions were illegal and immoral but also because the United States is in a period of uncertainty due t…
March 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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nicsigni.bsky.social
you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
March 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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oknotle.bsky.social
Came across this little guide in preparation for the tariff stuff, thought it might help someone
“Should I stock up?" A US-centric brief guide/intro to tariffs and stocking up TARIFFS: tl;dr is price increases are coming. Goods and materials from Canada, Mexico, and China will go up in price. These are some of our major trading partners. What to prioritize to prepare for this? DEBTS: DO NOT PANIC BUY!!! Don't go crazy buying things right now in a way that'll put you in a poor economic position. What else will be posted below all presumes you're purchasing according to your personal purchasing power and situation. OTHER FINANCES: Cut out subscriptions. Set a budget to limit impulse spends (including on prep items - don't go overboard on the New Hotness out of panic). FOOD: Everyone has to eat. Try to stock up on food now, as this will be impacted both by tariffs and possible deportations (not to mention other stuff like climate impacts, H5N1...). You don't need to go nuts all in one day, just increase your shopping trips and buy more non/low-perishables when you go out. • Only buy stuff you'll actually eat! And try to buy stuff on sale. • Canned foods are great but take up space. • Dry foods take up less space per food-mass but can be prone to infestation. Freeze them for 48 hours to kill insect eggs before chucking them in a hard-walled container (ex. plastic tote or metal garbage bins) to keep mice out. • Don't forget spices/flavorings too, as well as other small imported personal luxuries like chocolate and coffee - the spice of life. • Store in cool, dark, dry areas. • Desiccants and oxygen removers are your friend for preserving and food quality. Get a few and chuck them in closed food containers to keep things fresh longer. • If you have one, a vacuum sealer can help preserve food and save space. If you don't, consider if that's an investment you're really willing to swing. • The pre-made prepper buckets are not worth the money. • Note, this also applies to pet food. Stock up for your pets! Dry kibbles can also be i… only birth control pills. Long-term birth control options like IUDs can be helpful for "set and forget". If seeking something even more permanent. High priority. MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS: Consider using reusables and buying them now as a one-time cost. Cloth pads, cups, discs, are all good options. If you must use disposables, stock up now since a lot are made overseas. OTHER HEALTH: Whatever you might need health-wise, whether it's masks, eyeglasses/contacts, or CPAP machine parts, try to get. At minimum it's handy to have some disposable gloves, N95 masks, and eye protection (goggles or glasses). Adjust this based on personal priority, but I would consider this high priority given potential declines in the healthcare system. HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Dish detergent, laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc. If possible, consider replacing disposables with reusable items such as washcloths or a bidet, especially if you consume a lot (e.g. large families). This will cut down both on costs and on storage, as a lot of these items can be bulky. Also consider switching to powdered laundry detergent instead of pods or liquid - more bang for your buck, less space/weight. FITNESS: Not really a thing to buy unless you want to get some equipment, but something to keep in mind. Having a fitness routine improves your physical and mental health. At minimum, have some good walking/running shoes (for those who can walk/run) and a decent water bottle. Try to do something for at least 30 minutes a day. Joining a gym isn't necessary (and can be expensive) unless you want to use the machines. FUN: High priority. A lot of places and opportunities will likely decline or shutter entirely in the future as they find themselves unable to stay open with increased material/labor prices. Enjoy them while you can. Remember, we're trying to prepare, but that doesn't mean we have to be miserable!
March 6, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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oknotle.bsky.social
Some are pushing for Remove Reverse Reclaim. Don't know how effective it is. There's a group planning to set up a full infrastructure for DC protest camps based on the mayday protests, basically planning for long term sit ins at DC I think
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
REMOVE REVERSE RECLAIM President Trump Executive Orders Overturn Citizens United D.O.G.E. & Musk VP Vance Federal Employees End Executive Overreach Cabinet Officials Government of the People WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND
March 6, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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dancingtreemama.bsky.social
“I Love you. Be your best self.”

Those are my parting words to my kids each day.

So I just messaged the elder teen to let him know, if he gets arrested for protesting on campus, I have his back.

Because sometimes, being your best self means getting arrested for protesting fascism.
March 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
florafaunatic.bsky.social
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TikTok video by reb for the rebrand
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March 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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jacquelyngill.bsky.social
Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.
February 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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karenhallionkenney.bsky.social
This is on TeePublic right now, you can get it as a shirt, hat, sticker, etc.
It will be the trading card for Patreon this month.
AND I am putting op a vote right now to see if this, the No Kings design, or the Firefly design should be the pin. 💙
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Artist. Illustrator. Part-Time Jedi.
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February 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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sifill.bsky.social
None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
February 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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mtsw.bsky.social
I actually think it will be very doable to recover quickly to America's former leading role in the world post-Trump, it will just require doing a lot of things that centrists and billionaires who'd prefer to return to the dysfunctional Obama-era status quo will find unpleasant or objectionable.
February 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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dannied.bsky.social
I stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦

I stand with President Zelenskyy!
February 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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pattonoswalt.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
florafaunatic.bsky.social
the world may be on fire, but I'm still an artist, and art is one of the things that brings me back to myself when everything threatens to swallow me up.

today I organized my supplies a bit, so I can inventory which colors I need to replenish, and to a picture of all my 2025 work.

#abstractart
all the abstract paintings I painted in January 2025, whether finished, or still needing linework touchups. 17 total. all the abstract paintings I painted in February 2025, whether finished, or still needing a border or linework touchups. 14 total. only missing the one I'm working on tonight.
February 27, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
This is the way.
February 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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adamparkhomenko.bsky.social
If you’re cheering for a South African sociopath to fuck over US military veterans then you should probably stop with that America first bullshit.
February 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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obregonia.bsky.social
Jasmine Crockett doesn't know how NOT to speak truth to power. And I love her for it, God bless her.
February 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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underthedesknews.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/underthe... Join at this link!
February 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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ebharrington.bsky.social
"It looks like a zoo."
Children behind barbed wire in a Nazi concentration camp. Japanese-American children behind barbed wire in a US WW2 internment camp.
February 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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marcelias.bsky.social
"Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage." -- @govpritzker.illinois.gov
February 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Dark Pence is back.
February 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
florafaunatic.bsky.social
symbolism on point.
karaswisher.bsky.social Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · Feb 19
Ok that made me laugh
jdcmedlock.bsky.social James Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · Feb 18
I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
February 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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johnpavlovitz.bsky.social
The single greatest failure of the Democrats was not investigating this election.
February 19, 2025 at 4:07 AM