Dawn
@owldawn.bsky.social
GenX, military BRAT, 90s raver, mom of three, developmental trauma therapist, bookworm. Interests include the nervous system, trauma recovery, religion, and history.
About five or six years ago this flag outside our house told a child that we were a safe house to stop and ask for help at. I recently bought a new flag and flag pole and will proudly show my values so people continue to know we are safe.
February 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
About five or six years ago this flag outside our house told a child that we were a safe house to stop and ask for help at. I recently bought a new flag and flag pole and will proudly show my values so people continue to know we are safe.
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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
February 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
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When Trump was sworn in, Elon Musk's corporations were under more than 32 investigations conducted by at least 11 federal agencies.
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
February 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
When Trump was sworn in, Elon Musk's corporations were under more than 32 investigations conducted by at least 11 federal agencies.
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
“What’s Up” came out when I was in my early 20s and it felt synonymous with trying to understand how to adult. But this morning when I heard it in the grocery store, it hit different. Music is an important practice for me right now.
4 Non Blondes - What's Up (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by 4NonBlondesVEVO
youtu.be
February 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“What’s Up” came out when I was in my early 20s and it felt synonymous with trying to understand how to adult. But this morning when I heard it in the grocery store, it hit different. Music is an important practice for me right now.
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If you have heard about the new strain of #H5N1 #Birdflu spilling into cattle and do not understand what it means, I suggest reading this excellent report from the US department of agriculture. I have summarized key point below
TLDR: "Houston we have a problem"
www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
TLDR: "Houston we have a problem"
www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
www.aphis.usda.gov
February 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
If you have heard about the new strain of #H5N1 #Birdflu spilling into cattle and do not understand what it means, I suggest reading this excellent report from the US department of agriculture. I have summarized key point below
TLDR: "Houston we have a problem"
www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
TLDR: "Houston we have a problem"
www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
An incredible resource: fighthealthinsurance.com
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fighthealthinsurance.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
An incredible resource: fighthealthinsurance.com
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SCOOP: Cats that became infected with bird flu might have spread the virus to humans in the same household and vice versa, according to data that briefly appeared online in a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but then abruptly vanished.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Transmission Between Cats and People (Gift Article)
The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
SCOOP: Cats that became infected with bird flu might have spread the virus to humans in the same household and vice versa, according to data that briefly appeared online in a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but then abruptly vanished.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
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ProPublica is documenting the shadowy DOGE crew assembled by Elon Musk. projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-do...
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
projects.propublica.org
February 7, 2025 at 2:24 AM
ProPublica is documenting the shadowy DOGE crew assembled by Elon Musk. projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-do...
A band that I’ve followed my entire life, seen in concert more than any other.
February 7, 2025 at 3:21 AM
A band that I’ve followed my entire life, seen in concert more than any other.
House Appropriations ranking member Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. said that amount is “nearly twice the annual salaries and expenses budget of the White House.”
White House opens funding spigot for DOGE expenses - Roll Call
Nearly $7 million over the past week has gone to cover the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s expenses.
rollcall.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
House Appropriations ranking member Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. said that amount is “nearly twice the annual salaries and expenses budget of the White House.”
Is there any resource to track all the lawsuits happening around the DOGE takeover and the executive orders?
February 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Is there any resource to track all the lawsuits happening around the DOGE takeover and the executive orders?
I have a boring, traditional look but my head and heart have always been anti-establishment. And that gets truer every day!
February 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I have a boring, traditional look but my head and heart have always been anti-establishment. And that gets truer every day!
As a bookworm who loves ebooks for many reasons, I made the switch to bookshop. Breaking up with Amazon has never been so easy.
February 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
As a bookworm who loves ebooks for many reasons, I made the switch to bookshop. Breaking up with Amazon has never been so easy.
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According to my CDC sources, the bird flu situation is worsening, with many cases being underreported. Numerous individuals are exhibiting flu-like symptoms, yet the Trump administration has warned that anyone who releases information about the bird flu will be fired.
February 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
According to my CDC sources, the bird flu situation is worsening, with many cases being underreported. Numerous individuals are exhibiting flu-like symptoms, yet the Trump administration has warned that anyone who releases information about the bird flu will be fired.
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JUST IN: Bird flu spreads in New York, dozens of dead geese test positive
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) confirmed in Seneca, Tompkins, and Cayuga counties testing positive.
Wildlife experts warn the virus is spreading in both wild and captive birds.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) confirmed in Seneca, Tompkins, and Cayuga counties testing positive.
Wildlife experts warn the virus is spreading in both wild and captive birds.
February 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
JUST IN: Bird flu spreads in New York, dozens of dead geese test positive
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) confirmed in Seneca, Tompkins, and Cayuga counties testing positive.
Wildlife experts warn the virus is spreading in both wild and captive birds.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) confirmed in Seneca, Tompkins, and Cayuga counties testing positive.
Wildlife experts warn the virus is spreading in both wild and captive birds.
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" More recently, researchers have found that the viral outrage disseminated on social media in response to these ridiculous claims actually reduces the effectiveness of collective action."
www.404media.co/you-cant-pos...
www.404media.co/you-cant-pos...
You Can’t Post Your Way Out of Fascism
Authoritarians and tech CEOs now share the same goal: to keep us locked in an eternal doomscroll instead of organizing against them, Janus Rose writes.
www.404media.co
February 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
" More recently, researchers have found that the viral outrage disseminated on social media in response to these ridiculous claims actually reduces the effectiveness of collective action."
www.404media.co/you-cant-pos...
www.404media.co/you-cant-pos...
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www.nyc.gov
February 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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One might think it's newsworthy that Phyllis Fong the USDA's inspector general who was fired and then forcibly removed from her office was actively investigating one of Elon Musk's companies.
This Indian newspaper did (below) but as far as I can tell the US media does not. #Coup
This Indian newspaper did (below) but as far as I can tell the US media does not. #Coup
Elon Musk's foe Phyllis Fong, who was investigating his brain implant startup Neuralink, forcefully removed from office after refusing to comply with the conditions of her termination
Phyllis Fong had informed her colleagues in an email that she planned to remain in her position, asserting that the termination notice did not follow legal requirements and therefore was not valid.
economictimes.indiatimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
One might think it's newsworthy that Phyllis Fong the USDA's inspector general who was fired and then forcibly removed from her office was actively investigating one of Elon Musk's companies.
This Indian newspaper did (below) but as far as I can tell the US media does not. #Coup
This Indian newspaper did (below) but as far as I can tell the US media does not. #Coup
A reminder from your friendly neighborhood trauma therapist.
February 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A reminder from your friendly neighborhood trauma therapist.
Woke up this morning to find that Lady Gaga dropped a badass pop song that takes me back to the early 2000s. Music is my lifeline and I am using it these days as self care. What music is getting you through life right now?
February 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Woke up this morning to find that Lady Gaga dropped a badass pop song that takes me back to the early 2000s. Music is my lifeline and I am using it these days as self care. What music is getting you through life right now?