Mamacrane
mamacrane.bsky.social
Mamacrane
@mamacrane.bsky.social
Cat 🐈 mom, RN, avid crafter
Reposted by Mamacrane
"What truly 'destroys' families of autistic children is lack of support and understanding. Many navigate daily challenges without access to therapies, respite or appropriate education. These families are being failed by systems that make them fight for every bit of help."

people.com/my-son-and-i...
My Son and I Are Autistic. Here's Why RFK Jr. Is Wrong About Us (Exclusive)
Andi Putt and her son have both been diagnosed with autsim. The disability advocate responds to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments about how...
people.com
April 23, 2025 at 4:55 AM
A bright patch of daffs. Spring is springing.
April 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The summer birds are out.
April 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Crow bros in our back garden today, so cool.
April 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Reposted by Mamacrane
Last year, Republicans silenced her.

This year, many stood beside her and defeated four anti-trans bills.

This is the power of standing up for your beliefs and for what's right, and good trouble.

National Democrats, take notice.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Stop these crazy bills’: Republicans join Democrats to defeat anti-trans legislation in Montana
One bill would remove trans children from their parents, and the other would ban drag shows and Pride marches
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Got the spring/Easter birds out this week. Mostly new this year.
March 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Also, my spring birds arrived, officially to be put on display in March.
February 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
These soft kitties lounging in the office.
February 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Reposted by Mamacrane
In response to Trump’s assertion, “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” we say:

The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.
February 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Reposted by Mamacrane
Introduced exotic species can be such a nuisance.
February 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Reposted by Mamacrane
A critical point.
February 16, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Reposted by Mamacrane
WATCH: The Nicaraguans who keep Wisconsin’s dairy farms, restaurants and factories working are sending home their most prized possessions, bracing for potential mass deportations.

“We don’t have much, but what we do have is important.”

📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
How One Immigrant Community Is Coping With the Threat of Deportation
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
propub.li
February 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Just trying to deal with everything so I decided to do some coloring.
February 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Reposted by Mamacrane
For the people who used to ask 'Why do you have to be so political?' I hope that it's now obvious why.

Healthcare is political. Housing is political. Education is political. The air we breathe, the water we drink —it's all shaped by policy and power.

Ignoring that is a political choice.
February 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Reposted by Mamacrane
In light of Trump II’s first 18 days of mayhem — including his and Musk’s coup against our system of government — many are asking: “What can I do now?”

Here’s a revised and expanded list, in rough order of importance.
What you can do
Revised and expanded
robertreich.substack.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Afternoon snuggles.
January 13, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Their favorite nap spot.
December 30, 2023 at 1:18 AM
I love this pic of Theo menacing the birds.
December 24, 2023 at 1:52 AM
Foggy with a chance of kittens.
December 23, 2023 at 2:33 PM
As of this weekend we have new friends, Ghost and Milo. We are in love.
December 13, 2023 at 12:10 AM
The things we do for love.
November 30, 2023 at 1:15 PM
I'm not officially setting them out yet because we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet, but these guys are so stinkin' cute!
November 6, 2023 at 11:49 PM
Target didn't have Halloween birds this year, which makes me sad but I did add all of my previous ones to the holiday table.
October 28, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Time to get our spooky on.
October 15, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Soba and edamame salad with a lemon tahini dressing. Food for the vegetarian who is visiting.
October 14, 2023 at 8:26 PM