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Knitting is revolutionary - Mme DeFarges, probably.
The second of four #StephenWestMKAL shawls that have been sitting in the corner for years. This one is awaiting a border, but I'm letting it hang for a bit to stretch and loosen up before I pick up 491 stitches along the I-cord binding so I can practice the dip stitch.
March 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The second of four #StephenWestMKAL shawls that have been sitting in the corner for years. This one is awaiting a border, but I'm letting it hang for a bit to stretch and loosen up before I pick up 491 stitches along the I-cord binding so I can practice the dip stitch.
A couple of Stephen West WIPs that just might be finished by the end of this month. What's on your needles that you could finish at City Council meetings?
February 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A couple of Stephen West WIPs that just might be finished by the end of this month. What's on your needles that you could finish at City Council meetings?
Join Us tomorrow for Knitty Council via Zoom. We'll be talking about the City Council and School Committee votes and lots of other stuff while we show off our works in progress and plan our finery for the Ball at City Hall. Zoom registration link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
February 9, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Join Us tomorrow for Knitty Council via Zoom. We'll be talking about the City Council and School Committee votes and lots of other stuff while we show off our works in progress and plan our finery for the Ball at City Hall. Zoom registration link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Make your resistance efforts accessible. Wear a mask. Clean the air for indoor events. Encourage people to stay home if they’re sick.
Disabled people want to be involved and can bring a ton to the table if you include us.
We live in constant fight or flight. We are uniquely built for resistance.
Disabled people want to be involved and can bring a ton to the table if you include us.
We live in constant fight or flight. We are uniquely built for resistance.
February 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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This all day. And the amount of times that white dudes who say this pop up as right-wing grifters is definitely non-zero. If you think that working class solidarity is so shallow that it cannot be strengthened by deepening understanding across identities then I don't trust you or your analysis.
i'll be blunt, if you are someone who is vocal about the ways that diversity efforts "divide the working class" but silent about the ways that *actual racism and discrimination* divide the working class, then i think you're just an opportunist
Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing
Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This all day. And the amount of times that white dudes who say this pop up as right-wing grifters is definitely non-zero. If you think that working class solidarity is so shallow that it cannot be strengthened by deepening understanding across identities then I don't trust you or your analysis.
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the fucking enforcement arm of the federal government is launching a war on integration an effort to push tens of millions of americans to the bottom of an arbitrary hierarchy of value and yeah, it pisses me off to see nominal allies say “oh yeah maybe they have a point”
February 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
the fucking enforcement arm of the federal government is launching a war on integration an effort to push tens of millions of americans to the bottom of an arbitrary hierarchy of value and yeah, it pisses me off to see nominal allies say “oh yeah maybe they have a point”
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Breaking news: State attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin advise Trump's EO banning trans care is unlawful, hospitals should provide care.
Big counter salvo!
Big counter salvo!
Attorney General Neronha and 14 attorneys general issue joint statement on protecting access to gender-affirming care | Rhode Island Attorney General's Office
riag.ri.gov
February 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Breaking news: State attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin advise Trump's EO banning trans care is unlawful, hospitals should provide care.
Big counter salvo!
Big counter salvo!
Last night, the City Council was prevented from voting on a resolution to declare the city a sanctuary for trans and non-binary gender people when Councilors Colorio and Bergman suggested that we *might* risk losing some federal funds if we stand up in support of our residents. It's time to stand up
February 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Last night, the City Council was prevented from voting on a resolution to declare the city a sanctuary for trans and non-binary gender people when Councilors Colorio and Bergman suggested that we *might* risk losing some federal funds if we stand up in support of our residents. It's time to stand up
Beginning this week, Knitty Council will be meeting virtually on Sundays in order to allow easier participation during the winter months. We also stand with CC Nguyen and ask our members to show up in person Tuesday, January 28 at City Hall to support them. Event Link: facebook.com/events/s/kni...
January 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Beginning this week, Knitty Council will be meeting virtually on Sundays in order to allow easier participation during the winter months. We also stand with CC Nguyen and ask our members to show up in person Tuesday, January 28 at City Hall to support them. Event Link: facebook.com/events/s/kni...
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It's a new year, and we're back! This Sunday marks our two year anniversary & our founder's birthday eve. There will be cake! Drop by to say happy birthday, have a piece of cake, and get the lowdown on the soap opera that is this week's City Council agenda.
January 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's a new year, and we're back! This Sunday marks our two year anniversary & our founder's birthday eve. There will be cake! Drop by to say happy birthday, have a piece of cake, and get the lowdown on the soap opera that is this week's City Council agenda.
It's a new year, and we're back! This Sunday marks our two year anniversary & our founder's birthday eve. There will be cake! Drop by to say happy birthday, have a piece of cake, and get the lowdown on the soap opera that is this week's City Council agenda.
January 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's a new year, and we're back! This Sunday marks our two year anniversary & our founder's birthday eve. There will be cake! Drop by to say happy birthday, have a piece of cake, and get the lowdown on the soap opera that is this week's City Council agenda.
We're being watched by the Universe!
The Helix Nebula captured by NASA'S Hubble space telescope
December 2, 2024 at 5:06 AM
We're being watched by the Universe!
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Very important thread! Child care is an education and public school is child care and if the US cared about children we would already have universal childcare for all.
The US likes to pretend there's a neat line between education and childcare. Because that line allows us to justify paying for universal public education ("kids need it!") but not universal public childcare ("it's only for selfish or irresponsible moms!"). 1/
www.startribune.com/a-four-day-s...
www.startribune.com/a-four-day-s...
A four-day school week? More Minnesota school districts are giving it a look.
Proponents say the shortened week can lead to cost savings and make it easier to recruit teachers. But for some communities, concerns about childcare remain a barrier.
www.startribune.com
December 1, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Very important thread! Child care is an education and public school is child care and if the US cared about children we would already have universal childcare for all.
My grandmother lived in Mussolini's Italy. I asked her once about the war. She said, "When il Duce was il Duce, there was always bread on our table."
If you are not a target, your daily life doesn't change, and most people care about their daily lives. Fascists don't need to make everyone a supporter, convincing many to be silent bystanders is enough.
December 2, 2024 at 12:25 AM
My grandmother lived in Mussolini's Italy. I asked her once about the war. She said, "When il Duce was il Duce, there was always bread on our table."
I love that! I've received 2 - one from a delightful shopper who spent a solid 15 minutes taking photos of plants at Aldi's so I could pick the ones I wanted (after telling me they were all dying and the store should be embarrassed). She delivered them with a note thanking me for saving them +1
First time I've gotten a thank you note from an Instacart shopper... lol
December 2, 2024 at 12:04 AM
I love that! I've received 2 - one from a delightful shopper who spent a solid 15 minutes taking photos of plants at Aldi's so I could pick the ones I wanted (after telling me they were all dying and the store should be embarrassed). She delivered them with a note thanking me for saving them +1
Save the date!
December 1, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Save the date!
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Portrait of a raging Friday night
November 30, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Portrait of a raging Friday night
This part feels like the important part to me.
Most people seem focused on the weird psychosexual relationship between Trump and Vance in the image below.
I think it’s important to observe that the United States is portrayed as the meal.
One interpretation could be our country is being fed to the grinning oligarchs seated around the table.
I think it’s important to observe that the United States is portrayed as the meal.
One interpretation could be our country is being fed to the grinning oligarchs seated around the table.
November 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM
This part feels like the important part to me.