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World Safety Net Ripped - One USAID Worker Speaks Out — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER
I witnessed the dissolution of USAID firsthand. It signals not only a callous lack of compassion, but also a dangerous surrender of our nation’s influence in the world.
bittersoutherner.com
An important article from my beloved @bittersouth.bsky.social about what’s happening at USAID. I especially appreciate the concise explanation of how the US benefits from aiding other countries. bittersoutherner.com/feature/2025...
Come see this sweet show! In the midst of all the awfulness in the world, I’m so pleased to be spending Pride Month stage managing this show about trans joy, kindness, and video games! 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ app.arts-people.com/index.php?ti...
June 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Come see this sweet show! In the midst of all the awfulness in the world, I’m so pleased to be spending Pride Month stage managing this show about trans joy, kindness, and video games! 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ app.arts-people.com/index.php?ti...
Am I the only person who gets unreasonably anxious when posting stuff on my local Buy Nothing group?
May 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Am I the only person who gets unreasonably anxious when posting stuff on my local Buy Nothing group?
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Cory Booker as he breaks Strom Thurmond's speaking record: "I'm not here because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because as powerful as he was, the people are more powerful."
April 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Cory Booker as he breaks Strom Thurmond's speaking record: "I'm not here because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because as powerful as he was, the people are more powerful."
In Palm Springs, even the Little Free Library has style!
April 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
In Palm Springs, even the Little Free Library has style!
Sad but important…
Lest We Forget the Horrors: An Unending Catalog of Trump’s Cruelties, Collusions, Corruptions, and Crimes
Early in President Trump’s first term, McSweeney’s editors began to catalog the head-spinning number of misdeeds coming from his administration. We...
www.mcsweeneys.net
March 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Sad but important…
From my morning hike in Muir Woods. Hope this place is here for future generations.
February 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
From my morning hike in Muir Woods. Hope this place is here for future generations.
An important article from my beloved @bittersouth.bsky.social about what’s happening at USAID. I especially appreciate the concise explanation of how the US benefits from aiding other countries. bittersoutherner.com/feature/2025...
World Safety Net Ripped - One USAID Worker Speaks Out — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER
I witnessed the dissolution of USAID firsthand. It signals not only a callous lack of compassion, but also a dangerous surrender of our nation’s influence in the world.
bittersoutherner.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
An important article from my beloved @bittersouth.bsky.social about what’s happening at USAID. I especially appreciate the concise explanation of how the US benefits from aiding other countries. bittersoutherner.com/feature/2025...
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LGBTQIA minors make up 40% of the endangered minor runaway population. They are 120% more likely to be unhoused. They are also uniquely at risk for exploitation and trafficking.
This is breathtakingly evil.
This is breathtakingly evil.
New — The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) was told this week by DOJ that they'd lose their funding if the org didn't remove any mentions of LGBTQIA+ issues from their public materials, I've learned. Staff were told they need to deadname trans kids in their reports to comply.
February 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
LGBTQIA minors make up 40% of the endangered minor runaway population. They are 120% more likely to be unhoused. They are also uniquely at risk for exploitation and trafficking.
This is breathtakingly evil.
This is breathtakingly evil.
Doing what I can to preserve the Republic.
February 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Doing what I can to preserve the Republic.
5 Calls is a great resource if you’re nervous about calling your elected officials. I’ve been trying to do what I can, and having a script handy makes those calls easier.
🚨 Elon Musk is an unelected billionaire now equipped with untethered access to our government's most sensitive data, payment and communication systems.
Call your reps to demand they fight against this unlawful and dangerous takeover! 🔥📞🔥
Info, numbers & script here: 5calls.org/issue/elon-m...
Call your reps to demand they fight against this unlawful and dangerous takeover! 🔥📞🔥
Info, numbers & script here: 5calls.org/issue/elon-m...
Fight Against Elon Musk’s Government Takeover ⭑ 5 Calls
After spending $288 million to help elect Trump, billionaire and Nazi sympathizer Elon Musk has begun to influence various parts of the federal …
5calls.org
February 2, 2025 at 5:26 AM
5 Calls is a great resource if you’re nervous about calling your elected officials. I’ve been trying to do what I can, and having a script handy makes those calls easier.
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You know what makes me the most sad?
During the Civil War, we praised the Underground Railroad.
During World War II, we praised The Resistance and the Partisans who hid Jews.
Now a large chunk of America wants to turn in those who hide oppressed people.
We’re going backwards.
During the Civil War, we praised the Underground Railroad.
During World War II, we praised The Resistance and the Partisans who hid Jews.
Now a large chunk of America wants to turn in those who hide oppressed people.
We’re going backwards.
January 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
You know what makes me the most sad?
During the Civil War, we praised the Underground Railroad.
During World War II, we praised The Resistance and the Partisans who hid Jews.
Now a large chunk of America wants to turn in those who hide oppressed people.
We’re going backwards.
During the Civil War, we praised the Underground Railroad.
During World War II, we praised The Resistance and the Partisans who hid Jews.
Now a large chunk of America wants to turn in those who hide oppressed people.
We’re going backwards.
Was in the middle of doomscrolling when I got a notification that my library hold for Henry Winkler’s book is finally available for me to borrow, so that’s something nice that happened today.
January 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Was in the middle of doomscrolling when I got a notification that my library hold for Henry Winkler’s book is finally available for me to borrow, so that’s something nice that happened today.
Watching “The Boys From Brazil,” and it’s feeling a little too real.
January 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Watching “The Boys From Brazil,” and it’s feeling a little too real.