Katy Lou
@katyloustu.bsky.social
Nonbinary feminist partner/mother/nurse/burnt-out-meat-sack (she/they) born at 334 ppm.
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Katy Lou
@katyloustu.bsky.social
· Jan 23
Third Committee Approves 11 Drafts Covering Use of Mercenaries, Women in Rural Areas, Unilateral Coercive Measures amid Sparring over Right to Food | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
The Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) approved 11 draft resolutions today, covering issues that included the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights, the situation of...
press.un.org
In 2021 the UN held a vote on a human right to food: “the Committee approved a draft on the right to food by a recorded vote of 180 in favour to 2 against (Israel, United States), with no abstentions.”
If you are not on the side of feeding hungry humans, you are on the wrong side of history.
If you are not on the side of feeding hungry humans, you are on the wrong side of history.
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Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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My late-stage capitalist Hellscape, now with Fascism, Yule/Holiday/Christmas gift wish list has exactly one (1) item on it:
November 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
My late-stage capitalist Hellscape, now with Fascism, Yule/Holiday/Christmas gift wish list has exactly one (1) item on it:
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I learned through my adolescent experience that the freaks, geeks, weirdos, & musicians I went to high school with gave back more to my community than the church I was ostensibly a member of... anyone who calls themselves Christian needs to put their money & action where their mouth is. Hypocrites!
If you ever wondered what you would do in 1930s Germany, you have your answer. This is a spiritual emergency and we have to summon all our courage. We know what happens inside #Broadview is torture. For me it’s simple - I wouldn’t stay silent if they locked Jesus up there, and I won’t be silent now
NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I learned through my adolescent experience that the freaks, geeks, weirdos, & musicians I went to high school with gave back more to my community than the church I was ostensibly a member of... anyone who calls themselves Christian needs to put their money & action where their mouth is. Hypocrites!
They REALLY need to rethink this packaging design...🤔
November 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
They REALLY need to rethink this packaging design...🤔
Found this perfect image on Reddit
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Found this perfect image on Reddit
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What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
Just blocked TeenVogue.
Engaging in resegregation and bigotry means I don't listen to anything you have to say.
Engaging in resegregation and bigotry means I don't listen to anything you have to say.
November 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Just blocked TeenVogue.
Engaging in resegregation and bigotry means I don't listen to anything you have to say.
Engaging in resegregation and bigotry means I don't listen to anything you have to say.
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🧵Trump's masked thugs shot a 24-year-old US citizen last Thurs in Ontario, Calif.
He had just left his home and saw a bunch of ICE agents surrounding a car.
He stopped and simply told them, "Hey, there's a bunch of kids about to be across the street because they're going to school."
He had just left his home and saw a bunch of ICE agents surrounding a car.
He stopped and simply told them, "Hey, there's a bunch of kids about to be across the street because they're going to school."
November 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🧵Trump's masked thugs shot a 24-year-old US citizen last Thurs in Ontario, Calif.
He had just left his home and saw a bunch of ICE agents surrounding a car.
He stopped and simply told them, "Hey, there's a bunch of kids about to be across the street because they're going to school."
He had just left his home and saw a bunch of ICE agents surrounding a car.
He stopped and simply told them, "Hey, there's a bunch of kids about to be across the street because they're going to school."
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This whole Nazi tattoo dude in the Senate nonsense is revealing of a lot of white folks. Oh your friends have Nazi tattoos too? Oh it doesn't bother you at all? Oh your whole crew you been rolling with has them & y'all are all perfectly democratic? Fascinating. Taking notes.
October 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This whole Nazi tattoo dude in the Senate nonsense is revealing of a lot of white folks. Oh your friends have Nazi tattoos too? Oh it doesn't bother you at all? Oh your whole crew you been rolling with has them & y'all are all perfectly democratic? Fascinating. Taking notes.
This is so absolutely amazing & terrifying.
Alrighty, ready to see something really cool? (and maybe a little nauseating)
The evolution of Hurricane Melissa's mesovortices at peak strength.
The evolution of Hurricane Melissa's mesovortices at peak strength.
October 30, 2025 at 4:12 AM
This is so absolutely amazing & terrifying.
Emma Thompson talking to Stephen Colbert eloquently articulates exactly how I feel about thinking, writing, and ✨AI✨
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Emma Thompson talking to Stephen Colbert eloquently articulates exactly how I feel about thinking, writing, and ✨AI✨
Printing up some "How to Report ICE" zines for adults to go with the full-sized candy bars we hand out for Halloween!
Newest "How to Report ICE" zine is up!
#Memphis, TN!
Find your local zines below and distribute them in your community to empower folks with the ability to help keep their neighbors safe.
Spanish zines are available for 11 locations (we are working on more!)
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#Memphis, TN!
Find your local zines below and distribute them in your community to empower folks with the ability to help keep their neighbors safe.
Spanish zines are available for 11 locations (we are working on more!)
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
October 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Printing up some "How to Report ICE" zines for adults to go with the full-sized candy bars we hand out for Halloween!
Made a donation to my local food bank due to SNAP benefits not going through for November. Sadly, husband's employer does not make matching contributions. I contacted their corporate office asking them to do so.
Text of my communication is in a comment.⬇️
#RoadrunnerFoodBank #Albuquerque #NewMexico
Text of my communication is in a comment.⬇️
#RoadrunnerFoodBank #Albuquerque #NewMexico
Roadrunner Food Bank
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October 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Made a donation to my local food bank due to SNAP benefits not going through for November. Sadly, husband's employer does not make matching contributions. I contacted their corporate office asking them to do so.
Text of my communication is in a comment.⬇️
#RoadrunnerFoodBank #Albuquerque #NewMexico
Text of my communication is in a comment.⬇️
#RoadrunnerFoodBank #Albuquerque #NewMexico
Well, it is my kiddo's first orchestra concert of the school year tonight. Their middle school is officially doing the clear bag thing. Got my obligatory clear bag 🙄 ready.
I had warned my kid that I would be protesting this decision in this way... "ya wanna know what's in my bag so badly...?"
I had warned my kid that I would be protesting this decision in this way... "ya wanna know what's in my bag so badly...?"
October 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Well, it is my kiddo's first orchestra concert of the school year tonight. Their middle school is officially doing the clear bag thing. Got my obligatory clear bag 🙄 ready.
I had warned my kid that I would be protesting this decision in this way... "ya wanna know what's in my bag so badly...?"
I had warned my kid that I would be protesting this decision in this way... "ya wanna know what's in my bag so badly...?"
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Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
Thank you Dr. Goodall for sharing this wisdom before your departure.
I am going to go have a good cry, now.
I am going to go have a good cry, now.
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Thank you Dr. Goodall for sharing this wisdom before your departure.
I am going to go have a good cry, now.
I am going to go have a good cry, now.
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One of the delights of working for the Voice of America in the Cohen Federal Building was the New Deal era frescoes and murals. Along with VOA and its staff, it now appears these treasured American works of art are to be a DOGE casualty. newrepublic.com/article/20120... #SaveVOA
There Was a Plan to Save These New Deal Masterpieces. Then Trump Won.
A feasibility study was underway about restoring the ailing federal building that houses important Ben Shahn frescoes, Philip Guston murals, and other FDR-era artwork. But the Trump administration put a stop to it.
newrepublic.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
One of the delights of working for the Voice of America in the Cohen Federal Building was the New Deal era frescoes and murals. Along with VOA and its staff, it now appears these treasured American works of art are to be a DOGE casualty. newrepublic.com/article/20120... #SaveVOA
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State Dept's revoking visa of Colombia's president because he said in Spanish
"That's why from here, from New York I ask all the soldiers of the army of the United States not to point their guns at people. Disobey the orders of Trump. Obey the orders of humanity."
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
"That's why from here, from New York I ask all the soldiers of the army of the United States not to point their guns at people. Disobey the orders of Trump. Obey the orders of humanity."
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com
September 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
State Dept's revoking visa of Colombia's president because he said in Spanish
"That's why from here, from New York I ask all the soldiers of the army of the United States not to point their guns at people. Disobey the orders of Trump. Obey the orders of humanity."
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
"That's why from here, from New York I ask all the soldiers of the army of the United States not to point their guns at people. Disobey the orders of Trump. Obey the orders of humanity."
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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For my Burns Notice newsletter, I wrote about what it was like being a trans person and see the entire right wing try to incite pogrom on us over the last several weeks. burns-notice.ghost.io/what-am-i-su...
What Am I Supposed to Tell My Terrified Friends?
Every time there's a mass shooting in the US, my trans friends and I hold our collective breath. If the shooter turns out to be trans, it could signal the final days of our human rights in a country t...
burns-notice.ghost.io
September 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
For my Burns Notice newsletter, I wrote about what it was like being a trans person and see the entire right wing try to incite pogrom on us over the last several weeks. burns-notice.ghost.io/what-am-i-su...
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It’s going to break your heart how many people you know, love, and respect will turn out to be cowards. Prepare yourself as best you can. You are not alone, but you are your own center. Be a strong center.
September 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It’s going to break your heart how many people you know, love, and respect will turn out to be cowards. Prepare yourself as best you can. You are not alone, but you are your own center. Be a strong center.