Maren
@hippiesaurusrex.bsky.social
🌿Herbalist, 🫸💫🫷 Reiki Master, 🍄Cooker of the foods, 💗 My Boo Christina
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REMEMBER: THIS Friday, February 28. NOT 1 PENNY SPENT. We can DO this. I'm IN, are YOU?
February 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
REMEMBER: THIS Friday, February 28. NOT 1 PENNY SPENT. We can DO this. I'm IN, are YOU?
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Right-wing censors are now "quiet banning" books that they can't removed legally.
Librarians in Chicago have been finding books dealing with race, LGBTQ+ issues or Islam hidden under shelves, in trash cans or otherwise "disappeared."
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/22/l...
Librarians in Chicago have been finding books dealing with race, LGBTQ+ issues or Islam hidden under shelves, in trash cans or otherwise "disappeared."
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/22/l...
Lake County library leaders expect to see more challenged books
A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, according to the American Library Association. Challenges lead to censorship.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Right-wing censors are now "quiet banning" books that they can't removed legally.
Librarians in Chicago have been finding books dealing with race, LGBTQ+ issues or Islam hidden under shelves, in trash cans or otherwise "disappeared."
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/22/l...
Librarians in Chicago have been finding books dealing with race, LGBTQ+ issues or Islam hidden under shelves, in trash cans or otherwise "disappeared."
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/22/l...
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Do this. Say this. 👇🏻
February 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Do this. Say this. 👇🏻
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Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'
Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers.
apnews.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/o...
Opinion | ‘We Are Seeing Complete Destruction’: The Damage Done by the U.S.A.I.D. Freeze (Gift Article)
Testimonials from around the world show that Trump’s foreign aid funding freeze has been damaging and chaotic.
www.nytimes.com
February 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/o...
Moon cycle blend for tonight. #Lemonbalm #Raspberryleaf #Passionflower #Elderberries #herbalist #kitchenwizard
February 22, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Moon cycle blend for tonight. #Lemonbalm #Raspberryleaf #Passionflower #Elderberries #herbalist #kitchenwizard
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🚨Senator Tammy Baldwin: "Last night, the president said 'I'm not touching Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, VA, I'm not touching them.' By this morning, he endorsed House budget resolution & paves the way for massive cuts to Medicaid."
Medicaid affects 70M+ Americans. THIS WOULD BE DEVASTATING!🚨
Medicaid affects 70M+ Americans. THIS WOULD BE DEVASTATING!🚨
February 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🚨Senator Tammy Baldwin: "Last night, the president said 'I'm not touching Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, VA, I'm not touching them.' By this morning, he endorsed House budget resolution & paves the way for massive cuts to Medicaid."
Medicaid affects 70M+ Americans. THIS WOULD BE DEVASTATING!🚨
Medicaid affects 70M+ Americans. THIS WOULD BE DEVASTATING!🚨
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41% of new ICE detainees have no criminal record, according to new data obtained by @nbcnews.com, despite President Trump's promises to target the “worst first” in arrests and deportations.
New Immigration and Customs Enforcement data shows administration isn’t just arresting criminals
The number of immigrants in ICE detention went from 39,238 in early February to 41,169 in mid-February.
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
41% of new ICE detainees have no criminal record, according to new data obtained by @nbcnews.com, despite President Trump's promises to target the “worst first” in arrests and deportations.
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What the actual fuck?! America, it’s time to rise. When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty!
February 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
What the actual fuck?! America, it’s time to rise. When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty!
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Imagine being rich enough to do anything you want and choosing to take food and medicine from starving children to give yourself even more money.
February 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Imagine being rich enough to do anything you want and choosing to take food and medicine from starving children to give yourself even more money.
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Los Angeles peeps—spread the word about ICE.
We won’t know for sure until it happens, but better safe than sorry. Be prepared.
We won’t know for sure until it happens, but better safe than sorry. Be prepared.
February 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Los Angeles peeps—spread the word about ICE.
We won’t know for sure until it happens, but better safe than sorry. Be prepared.
We won’t know for sure until it happens, but better safe than sorry. Be prepared.
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This is what we need
February 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This is what we need
My first #gingerbug. I'm proud of her. Based on the bubbles in my bottle of fermenting pomegranate soda, she's thriving. 💗 #kitchenwizard #herbalism #foodismedicine
February 18, 2025 at 5:10 AM
My first #gingerbug. I'm proud of her. Based on the bubbles in my bottle of fermenting pomegranate soda, she's thriving. 💗 #kitchenwizard #herbalism #foodismedicine
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The root lends itself better to a cold infusion than a hot water infusion (it gets really weird and slimey with hot water). Rosalee de la Forêt has a nice little tutorial here: www.learningherbs.com/blog/marshma...
Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root has many uses...sore throat remedy, heartburn home remedy, ulcers and much more...
www.learningherbs.com
January 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The root lends itself better to a cold infusion than a hot water infusion (it gets really weird and slimey with hot water). Rosalee de la Forêt has a nice little tutorial here: www.learningherbs.com/blog/marshma...
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Add to the list!
Herbal friends, @prisonculture.bsky.social has compiled this guide to action (not protesting/voting).
I’d like to compile a list of actions we can take as herbalists, plant lovers, & gardeners & would love help!
Drop a comment with an action & I’ll get it started!
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
I’d like to compile a list of actions we can take as herbalists, plant lovers, & gardeners & would love help!
Drop a comment with an action & I’ll get it started!
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
Some Actions That Are Not Protesting or Voting
Some Actions That Are Not Protesting or Voting A list adapted from Frontline Medics. I’ve added some things and edited other things. Redistribute your wealth to individuals in need Donate to Mutual...
docs.google.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Add to the list!