Vanessa Tara
@veetee-catlady.bsky.social
Black trans woman. Writer and librarian. Community minded. I try to do my part.
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The Faroes Islands parliament has voted to amend the abortion law to allow abortion on request up to 12 weeks, after a long campaign by activists. While it's a positive step, those who provide or help facilitate abortion still face criminalization.
Faroe Islands: Vote to amend outdated law “an important step towards safe and legal abortion”
Reacting to today’s vote by the Faroese parliament (the ‘Lagtinget’/‘Løgting’) to amend the law to permit access to abortion on request up until the end of the twelfth week of pregnancy, Turið Maria, ...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The Faroes Islands parliament has voted to amend the abortion law to allow abortion on request up to 12 weeks, after a long campaign by activists. While it's a positive step, those who provide or help facilitate abortion still face criminalization.
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We’re on track to become the first species to go extinct due to politeness. Gonna follow the dinosaurs out the door because it was too uncomfortable and confrontational to tell a few billionaires and empire managers to fuck off.
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On Becoming The First Species To Go Extinct From Politeness
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):
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December 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We’re on track to become the first species to go extinct due to politeness. Gonna follow the dinosaurs out the door because it was too uncomfortable and confrontational to tell a few billionaires and empire managers to fuck off.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/on-becomin...
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Why would you watch tv when you have me? Photo from my collection, 1960.
December 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Why would you watch tv when you have me? Photo from my collection, 1960.
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RIP Steve Cropper 🎸
Booker T. & The MG's - Time Is Tight (Live, 1970)
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December 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
RIP Steve Cropper 🎸
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December's full moon: The Cold Moon.
December 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
December's full moon: The Cold Moon.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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“It’s…essential for our community to unite in defending the rights and meeting the health needs of...our LGBTQ+ siblings.”
Congrats to @drdemetre.bsky.social on being named Chief Medical Officer at @callen-lorde.org and Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s Transition Committee on Health!
Congrats to @drdemetre.bsky.social on being named Chief Medical Officer at @callen-lorde.org and Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s Transition Committee on Health!
Out former CDC vaccines head Demetre Daskalakis named chief medical officer at NYC LGBTQ+ health center
Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who walked out of the CDC over Trump's health policies, will begin his new role at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in February.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“It’s…essential for our community to unite in defending the rights and meeting the health needs of...our LGBTQ+ siblings.”
Congrats to @drdemetre.bsky.social on being named Chief Medical Officer at @callen-lorde.org and Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s Transition Committee on Health!
Congrats to @drdemetre.bsky.social on being named Chief Medical Officer at @callen-lorde.org and Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s Transition Committee on Health!
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The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
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December 3, 1950: Paul Harvey begins his national radio broadcast. His programs eventually reached as many as 24 million people a week.
December 4, 2025 at 4:23 AM
December 3, 1950: Paul Harvey begins his national radio broadcast. His programs eventually reached as many as 24 million people a week.
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Vaccinate your children, yourselves and your pets.
December 2, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Vaccinate your children, yourselves and your pets.
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In related news:
The best way to avoid becoming Stockholm Syndrome-d by #EndStageCapitalism is #GeneralStrike!
Tune in tomorrow for another secret which #Fascist & top 1% morbidly rich predators & exploiters (not mutually exclusive!) *never* want you to know.
The best way to avoid becoming Stockholm Syndrome-d by #EndStageCapitalism is #GeneralStrike!
Tune in tomorrow for another secret which #Fascist & top 1% morbidly rich predators & exploiters (not mutually exclusive!) *never* want you to know.
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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I hate to wash the last of Harpo out of that bed, but it's at the point where I really have to.
Their return appts are scheduled for 12/8 & 12/17. Three will come back after being neutered if I can add enough subscribers between now and the 17th to make that viable #fosterkittens #adoptdontshop
Their return appts are scheduled for 12/8 & 12/17. Three will come back after being neutered if I can add enough subscribers between now and the 17th to make that viable #fosterkittens #adoptdontshop
December 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I hate to wash the last of Harpo out of that bed, but it's at the point where I really have to.
Their return appts are scheduled for 12/8 & 12/17. Three will come back after being neutered if I can add enough subscribers between now and the 17th to make that viable #fosterkittens #adoptdontshop
Their return appts are scheduled for 12/8 & 12/17. Three will come back after being neutered if I can add enough subscribers between now and the 17th to make that viable #fosterkittens #adoptdontshop
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"Had I so interfered in behalf of the rich, the powerful, the intelligent, the so-called great, or in behalf of their friends...and suffered and sacrificed what I have in this interference….every man in this court would have deemed it worthy of reward rather than punishment.”
- John Brown
- John Brown
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"Had I so interfered in behalf of the rich, the powerful, the intelligent, the so-called great, or in behalf of their friends...and suffered and sacrificed what I have in this interference….every man in this court would have deemed it worthy of reward rather than punishment.”
- John Brown
- John Brown
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Amazon has now backed out of this project after sustained community opposition.
But this fight isn't over, and another tech giant could try to step into Amazon's place.
But this fight isn't over, and another tech giant could try to step into Amazon's place.
Tucson residents fought back against Amazon’s secretive plans to build a data center in the desert — and won.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
December 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Amazon has now backed out of this project after sustained community opposition.
But this fight isn't over, and another tech giant could try to step into Amazon's place.
But this fight isn't over, and another tech giant could try to step into Amazon's place.
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Tucson residents fought back against Amazon’s secretive plans to build a data center in the desert — and won.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Tucson residents fought back against Amazon’s secretive plans to build a data center in the desert — and won.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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Fentanyl. Drug Overdoses, including Fentanyl, are not even in the top 20 causes of death in the USA. Cancer, Diabetes, Covid, Heart Disease all in the top 10, and all have had their research funding cut. They aren't murdering just Venezuelans. However they are killing us much slower.
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Fentanyl. Drug Overdoses, including Fentanyl, are not even in the top 20 causes of death in the USA. Cancer, Diabetes, Covid, Heart Disease all in the top 10, and all have had their research funding cut. They aren't murdering just Venezuelans. However they are killing us much slower.
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Londoners ‘take back’ bridge following white nationalist rally in same spot #London #Ontario
Roughly 30 men stood on the Wortley Road overpass holding a “remigration now” sign on Nov. 23
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Roughly 30 men stood on the Wortley Road overpass holding a “remigration now” sign on Nov. 23
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Londoners ‘take back’ bridge following white nationalist rally in same spot | CBC News
Dozens of Londoners gathered on the Wortley Road overpass Sunday afternoon to spread a message of "community." Their party is in response to a demonstration on Nov. 23, where roughly 30 masked men sto...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Londoners ‘take back’ bridge following white nationalist rally in same spot #London #Ontario
Roughly 30 men stood on the Wortley Road overpass holding a “remigration now” sign on Nov. 23
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Roughly 30 men stood on the Wortley Road overpass holding a “remigration now” sign on Nov. 23
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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“We will not stand idly by while governments collude behind closed doors and come up with ludicrous notions of attempting to get yet another fossil fuel pipeline to coastal waters,” Grand Chief Stewart Philip said, calling the MOU “the most egregious dismissal of our constitutional & legal rights.”
Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline
Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline
For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories of years past.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
“We will not stand idly by while governments collude behind closed doors and come up with ludicrous notions of attempting to get yet another fossil fuel pipeline to coastal waters,” Grand Chief Stewart Philip said, calling the MOU “the most egregious dismissal of our constitutional & legal rights.”
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This match brought to you by my sweet girl Missy. Her sisters, Penny, Pippa and Callie all came to us from LC3. They are an amazing local group working tirelessly to save the lives of the most needy cats in our area. 🐾🐾🐾🐾
We have a $750 challenge match today! Please donate to help community cats using the link below. As soon as we recieve $750 in donations it will unlock a $750 match, doubling the value of your gift! Twice as nice!
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December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
This match brought to you by my sweet girl Missy. Her sisters, Penny, Pippa and Callie all came to us from LC3. They are an amazing local group working tirelessly to save the lives of the most needy cats in our area. 🐾🐾🐾🐾