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Abolitionist ❤️ Mutual Aidist
Voracious reader, hobby collector, and nap taker
Gwen Manfrin (American, born 1956)
Enough Already, 2022
Watercolor on paper
14 × 11 in (35.6 × 27.9 cm)
Private collection
June 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Why are people so scared to try something new? Are they actually happy with the way things are now? Come on NY, just try it!
Episode 407: I should be the mayor!! Feat @ZohranforNYC
YouTube video by SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma
youtube.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"Yoonsuk Park" (2016) by American textile artist, ERNA O'SHEA (1936-2024).
Quilted fabric

(Tokyo International Quilt Festival, 2016)
June 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If I never had to hear another derogatory political nickname in my life, I would be at least 2% more sane than I am now. That's not nothing.
June 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"Regent Honeyeater with Native Flowers" (date not listed) by RACHEL NEWLING (born 1956 in Britain, lives in Australia).

Hand-painted linocut on handmade Japanese paper
75.5 X 52 cm
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Cover art by by American feminist artist Diane DiMassa (b 1959) for the book Hotheaded Paisan, Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist (1994).

DiMassa created the alternative cartoon character whose wild antics have been described as rage therapy for the marginalised.
June 18, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Wherever I Go (2023) by African American musician, songwriter, graphic designer, visual artist, writer, and music executive Natalie Lauren Sims (born in 1984), also known by her stage name Natalie Lauren and former stage name Suzy Rock.

Oil on canvas

61 x 91 cm, 24 x 36 in approx
June 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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In the spring of 2008, I feared America was on the verge of war with Iran — and, believing that it’s good style to get to know people before you bomb them, I made “Rick Steves’ Iran,” a one-hour special that could (and would) only debut on PBS. Sadly, this special has become pertinent again today.
Iran
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of...
www.ricksteves.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I don't know why everyone keeps referring to tacos and I absolutely love that for me.
June 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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No kings.

And—for the very same reasons—no presidents.

tochangeeverything.com
June 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
One time I was walking the beach on Maui and Mike Myers walked by me going the other direction.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie

Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
June 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Ren - Murderer (Live Acoustic Video)
YouTube video by Ren
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Never not relevant
Ren - Money Game (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Ren
youtu.be
June 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"Naruna" (2022) by Argentinian born artist and illustrator, SOFIA BONATI (born 1982; living and working in Britain)

Watercolour and pencil on hot pressed Arches paper
26 × 36 cm
June 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"Grey-headed flying fox" (date not listed) by RACHEL NEWLING (born 1956 in Britain, lives in Australia).

Hand-painted linocut on handmade Japanese paper
70.5 × 43 cm
June 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Reposted by sarákaté
You can't say you have progressive values and not include alt text. You can't say you support marginalized people and not use alt text. You can't say you believe in DEI and not use alt text. You can't say you care about and respect people with disabilities and not use alt text.
June 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Fiona Apple - Pretrial (Let Her Go Home) (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by fionaappleVEVO
youtu.be
May 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Ren - Ready For You (Official Visualizer)
YouTube video by Ren
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Reposted by sarákaté
Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins
May 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Red Beets (2021) by Japanese artist and teacher, Yuko Kurihara (born in 1976).

Watercolour

60 x 90 cm, 24 x 36 in approx
April 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Keep scrolling if you’ve already watched a tortoise and a dachshund playing with a soccer ball today ⚽

📽️RudyJanssens
April 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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It is really bothering me (understatement) that the message is “bring back that one innocent guy” and not “WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK SHUT DOWN THIS WHOLE OPERATION IMMEDIATELY.”
April 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The "normal" that most people want to return to is what got us here. I'm beginning to believe that things must get bad enough to convince people that normal is gone forever so that they are free to imagine something better. This is not a comforting thought.
April 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"Granite Island Windswept 9" (2023) by Canadian artist, JESSICA VERGEER (born 1987).
Acrylic on canvas
72 x 36 inches
April 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Always relevant.
Ren - Crucify Your Culture
YouTube video by Ren
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM