Symonie Balognie
@owletskies.bsky.social
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She/her, they/them, afrolatine queer✨️ Currently stuck in the US. Resident animation nerd, lover of plants, animals, mythology, and hot takes.
She/her, they/them, afrolatine queer✨️ Currently stuck in the US. Resident animation nerd, lover of plants, animals, mythology, and hot takes.
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Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
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I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
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Among the horrible things about the case of Aditya Wahyu Harsono - here legally until his visa was revoked in secret - is that the hospital where he worked collaborated in his arrest.
ICE asked them to schedule a fake staff meeting where they arrested him.
Bastards.
ICE asked them to schedule a fake staff meeting where they arrested him.
Bastards.
April 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Among the horrible things about the case of Aditya Wahyu Harsono - here legally until his visa was revoked in secret - is that the hospital where he worked collaborated in his arrest.
ICE asked them to schedule a fake staff meeting where they arrested him.
Bastards.
ICE asked them to schedule a fake staff meeting where they arrested him.
Bastards.
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So, I'm just going to put this one out into the world: My top surgery date is at the end of this month, and I have a new goal on my Ko-fi to help with post-op expenses along with bills, household expenses, and rent for the minimum 4-6 weeks that I'll be off from work.
ko-fi.com/ratwednesday...
ko-fi.com/ratwednesday...
Support RAT WEDNESDAY on Ko-fi! ❤️
Tip jar & Sketch Commissions
ko-fi.com
March 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
So, I'm just going to put this one out into the world: My top surgery date is at the end of this month, and I have a new goal on my Ko-fi to help with post-op expenses along with bills, household expenses, and rent for the minimum 4-6 weeks that I'll be off from work.
ko-fi.com/ratwednesday...
ko-fi.com/ratwednesday...
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Do NOT go to the US if you speak up for human rights, are Arab, or trans.
The US is literally disappearing foreigners, full stop. They will go through the Arabs, the trans folks, and the protestors, and then start to disappear any other undesirables until all that's left is obedient pure fascists.
The US is literally disappearing foreigners, full stop. They will go through the Arabs, the trans folks, and the protestors, and then start to disappear any other undesirables until all that's left is obedient pure fascists.
resharing with alt text. truly terrifying shit
in addition to my fear, I feel fury
both at the perpetrators and all the facilitators who greased the wheels
in addition to my fear, I feel fury
both at the perpetrators and all the facilitators who greased the wheels
March 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Do NOT go to the US if you speak up for human rights, are Arab, or trans.
The US is literally disappearing foreigners, full stop. They will go through the Arabs, the trans folks, and the protestors, and then start to disappear any other undesirables until all that's left is obedient pure fascists.
The US is literally disappearing foreigners, full stop. They will go through the Arabs, the trans folks, and the protestors, and then start to disappear any other undesirables until all that's left is obedient pure fascists.
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30 years ago, we did. They were called "local newspapers."
Then the Telecom Act of 1996 allowed essentially unlimited corporate consolidation of media outlets and they killed off local news in the space of a single generation.
Then the Telecom Act of 1996 allowed essentially unlimited corporate consolidation of media outlets and they killed off local news in the space of a single generation.
Imagine if we had a newsroom in every county that focused on municipal meetings.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you’re thinking of starting a newsroom in your community, you should do it.
March 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
30 years ago, we did. They were called "local newspapers."
Then the Telecom Act of 1996 allowed essentially unlimited corporate consolidation of media outlets and they killed off local news in the space of a single generation.
Then the Telecom Act of 1996 allowed essentially unlimited corporate consolidation of media outlets and they killed off local news in the space of a single generation.
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Trump is running America like a business.
Like the 6 businesses he drove into bankruptcy -- and the 60 more that failed and shut down.
Like the 6 businesses he drove into bankruptcy -- and the 60 more that failed and shut down.
February 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Trump is running America like a business.
Like the 6 businesses he drove into bankruptcy -- and the 60 more that failed and shut down.
Like the 6 businesses he drove into bankruptcy -- and the 60 more that failed and shut down.
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if I were in charge these would taste like dulce de leche
February 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
if I were in charge these would taste like dulce de leche
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valentines art for me and my bf :] 💗🌈₊˚⊹ ࿔
February 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
valentines art for me and my bf :] 💗🌈₊˚⊹ ࿔
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Measles has a 12% mortality rate in unvaccinated young children.
Children cannot be vaccinated until they are at least 12 months old.
And if infants need to be kept home and out of daycare to avoid potentially fatal measles outbreaks...
Guess who that removes from the workforce.
(Women.)
Children cannot be vaccinated until they are at least 12 months old.
And if infants need to be kept home and out of daycare to avoid potentially fatal measles outbreaks...
Guess who that removes from the workforce.
(Women.)
In 3 days, the number of measles cases in a highly unvaccinated area of Texas has doubled. There are now 48 cases, all of whom are unvaccinated, and 13 of whom have been hospitalized so far, for a hospitalization rate of 27%. This is huge figure in epidemiology. This outbreak will keep spreading.
February 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Measles has a 12% mortality rate in unvaccinated young children.
Children cannot be vaccinated until they are at least 12 months old.
And if infants need to be kept home and out of daycare to avoid potentially fatal measles outbreaks...
Guess who that removes from the workforce.
(Women.)
Children cannot be vaccinated until they are at least 12 months old.
And if infants need to be kept home and out of daycare to avoid potentially fatal measles outbreaks...
Guess who that removes from the workforce.
(Women.)
Happy Valentine's day 💘
February 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Happy Valentine's day 💘
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Love this graphic and it’s an important reminder! It’s very easy to call and leave a message with a pre-written prompt about various current topics. If you have even 5 minutes for one call, I highly encourage you to do so.
Take action how you can 💪💜
Take action how you can 💪💜
There is always ways to help! 🐻☎️ Call your local representative today and tomorrow and the next day, too!
February 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Love this graphic and it’s an important reminder! It’s very easy to call and leave a message with a pre-written prompt about various current topics. If you have even 5 minutes for one call, I highly encourage you to do so.
Take action how you can 💪💜
Take action how you can 💪💜
Don't be fooled. Is Elon Musk utilizating a movement to get what he wants? Yes. But he is also a Nazi and a huckster and he absolutely doesn't care about you at all.
youtu.be/7yhMpwSYKlc?...
youtu.be/7yhMpwSYKlc?...
Elon Musk Thinks You Are So F**king Stupid - SOME MORE NEWS
YouTube video by Some More News
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February 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Don't be fooled. Is Elon Musk utilizating a movement to get what he wants? Yes. But he is also a Nazi and a huckster and he absolutely doesn't care about you at all.
youtu.be/7yhMpwSYKlc?...
youtu.be/7yhMpwSYKlc?...
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Black History Month, Day 4: Nat Turner (1800-1831), prophet and martyr, led the only successful uprising of enslaved people in Virginia. He lived long enough to tell his story to lawyer Thomas Gray, who published it just before Turner was hanged. encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/conf...
February 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Black History Month, Day 4: Nat Turner (1800-1831), prophet and martyr, led the only successful uprising of enslaved people in Virginia. He lived long enough to tell his story to lawyer Thomas Gray, who published it just before Turner was hanged. encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/conf...
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Crockett: “I’m tired of the white tears. If you’re competent you’re not concerned. When you compare me to Greene/Boebert there’s no comparison… The only ppl crying are mediocre white boys beaten out by people that had to work much harder.”
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...
February 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Crockett: “I’m tired of the white tears. If you’re competent you’re not concerned. When you compare me to Greene/Boebert there’s no comparison… The only ppl crying are mediocre white boys beaten out by people that had to work much harder.”
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...
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These idiots do nothing but lose.
February 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
These idiots do nothing but lose.
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*Makes notes*
January 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
*Makes notes*
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⭐lil reminders 🍓 #digitalart #illustration
January 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
⭐lil reminders 🍓 #digitalart #illustration
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Got into an ink flow state yesterday
January 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Got into an ink flow state yesterday
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January 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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🚨 🧵 There’s an unprecedented tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas that isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Meanwhile, federal health agencies are being silenced by communication restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: (1/12)👇👇
January 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🚨 🧵 There’s an unprecedented tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas that isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Meanwhile, federal health agencies are being silenced by communication restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: (1/12)👇👇