KindnessOfRavens
kindnessofravens.bsky.social
KindnessOfRavens
@kindnessofravens.bsky.social
I'm a software dev with over twenty years of experience and a mother of four. I enjoy playing video games, hiking, jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, and reading (mostly sci-fi and fantasy). Multiple chronic illnesses, all well-managed at the moment 😊
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life comes at you fast
June 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Yet Luigi launched a thousand hand-wringing op-eds from the chattering class. Makes you think
A Dem lawmaker and her husband were killed by a guy for their political views and it’s already out of the news.
June 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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If you are shocked, alarmed, or disappointed about the news that Climate.gov has been effectively shut down with the firing of its content team, here are some things you can do to help! (1/6) 🧪
June 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Pope Leo’s first mass-
On American soil-
Will be celebrated on…

No Kings Day!

Boom 💥
Perfect timing.
Starve 🟠 of attention.
May 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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June 14 is Trump’s birthday and his military parade in DC — but the biggest story of that day will be the actions we take everywhere else. Join our nationwide day of defiance to show that organized people power is stronger than Trump’s authoritarian aspirations: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
May 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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🛑 NO KINGS IN AMERICA 🛑
Stand Up for Democracy – June 14, 2025

Join Indivisible Skagit in a nationwide day of action to protest authoritarianism and defend our Constitution. On June 14th, as a military parade unfolds in D.C., we gather locally to show that real power lies with the people.
May 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Aurora hunting at Padilla Bay tonight. I got a lovely photo of the sunset reflecting in the water, just a smidge of aurora arcing over the mountain - and STEVE showed up, to round the night out!
June 3, 2025 at 7:31 AM
This week's adventure: Mount Baker, at Heather Meadows. There was too much snow for hiking - the trail was covered with several feet of snow still. So we took photos, walked in the snow a bit, and then drove back down the mountain. We stopped off for small hikes on the way back
May 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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For anyone who does not feel comfortable signing their strike card online, here is the mail in strike card. Remember, you don’t have to give your real name, nor phone. We do need an email, and you can create a free proton email for this. Same goes for online sign ups

drive.proton.me/urls/0Q44P3N...
Proton Drive
Securely store, share, and access your important files and photos. Anytime, anywhere.
drive.proton.me
April 29, 2025 at 6:15 AM
My husband and I took a weekend trip up Highway 20, stopping by Diablo Lake and then going a bit further for the views.
April 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I think this flourless chocolate cake with ganache, stabilized whipped cream, and raspberries for Easter came out lovely (and delicious!) - if I do say so myself 🥰

I'm slow to post photos, lol!
April 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
If you are frustrated by unconstitutional actions and executive overreach, here are some resources

Reach out to elected officials:
5calls.org
Protests / community action:
www.fiftyfifty.one
indivisible.org
Economic resistance:
shutdown315.org
www.teslatakedown.com
generalstrikeus.com
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
March 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM
My child just informed me that the school cancelled their Multicultural Night due to concerns about ICE (maybe sightings?), among other safety measures to protect students. Please make sure everyone around you has access to Know Your Rights info and can pass it on easily iamerica.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights - iAmerica
Know your rights with iAmerica. Access essential information on your legal rights as an immigrant, including workplace protections, legal support, and how to handle encounters with law enforcement.
iamerica.org
March 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Who needs a cure for the coming could when you can have a vaccine for it... and a variety of other coronaviruses? Wow. I hope this becomes available someday
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have developed a groundbreaking UNIVERSAL coronavirus vaccine that triggers STONG immune responses AND shows promise in neutralizing MULTIPLE coronaviruses, including those responsible for causing COVID-19, MERS, AND even the “common cold.” 🧪🧵⬇️
March 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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I just voted NO on cloture for House Republicans' slush fund CR.

I will not vote to give more power to two billionaires to decide how YOUR tax dollars are spent.
March 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Table-top RPG-style edutainment about how to be involved in a resistance movement to an authoritarian government? Yes please!

I do not think this is exhaustive, but it is thought-provoking
This is a great little guide for thinking about your role in the larger movement against tyranny and many of those roles' relationships with each other in RPG style:

survivethetyrant.infy.uk
survivethetyrant.infy.uk
March 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
On my too-watch list: Extra History has a playlist of their WWII videos - over five hours of content.

They do a great job of making history engaging and fun, and I heartily endorse their work! I'll be watching this with my family over the next week
Extra History | World War II - YouTube
World War II is one of the (if not THE) most historically significant events in modern human existence, but it can be quite a complicated and challenging sto...
youtube.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Do we laugh, or cry?
March 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Jewish students at Columbia university today organized a demonstration in solidarity with anti-war student organizer Mahmoud Khalil and to denounce Trump's attacks on public education and protest. Photo via @/Columbia_psc
March 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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How can U.S. citizens contribute $$$ directly to Ukraine for military support since our illegitimate leader is failing to fulfill the committment? UNITED24? u24.gov.ua
UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine
UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of...
u24.gov.ua
February 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
An executive order terminating the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Long COVID

Why am I not surprised that Trump is burying the evidence of the long-term harm of his pandemic mismanagement?
Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:     Section 1.
www.whitehouse.gov
February 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
One-day economic blackout planned for February 28th

This is a great chance to do a trial-run before #shutdown315
Nationwide economic blackout on February 28: List of stores being targeted
The national economic blackout is scheduled as a way for Americans to boycott major retailers that have pulled back on DEI policies.
www.newsweek.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Most of our household joined a local #50501 protest today. The teens thought it was more fun than a school dance 👍

Thanks to everyone who made it out today to show this administration that we are watching and will not be quiet!
February 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Statement from the American Bar Association in support of the rule of law: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
The ABA supports the rule of law
It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...
www.americanbar.org
February 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM