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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 20

whoops! meant to be posted as part of this thread - but refer here to other resources as well!

daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 20

(1) the NNAF can direct you towards local and nationwide funds for abortion providers and those who are seeking reproductive care. as access to safe reproductive healthcare dwindles across the US, people seeking it will need the help!

Homepage - National Network of Abortion Funds

Welcome to the National Network of Abortion Funds! Learn how we support abortion funds and organize to make abortion access a reality for all.

abortionfunds.org

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 20

(4) if you're looking to get involved locally, check out the Mutual Aid Hub! getting involved in mutual aid and looking out for one another is one of the most powerful things we can do.

Mutual Aid Hub

Find Mutual Aid Networks and other community self-support projects near you. Join these important efforts, offer resources, or submit needs requests.

www.mutualaidhub.org

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 20

(3) the Transgender Law Center is constantly fighting for our trans friends to find liberation and recognition. our trans, nonbinary, and GNC friends are at high risk in these times - let's keep them safe!

Home - Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Since 2002 we’ve been organizing, assisting, informing and em...

transgenderlawcenter.org

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 20

(2) NIJC works to provide nationwide support and advocacy for immigrants. their families, and their communities.

Defend immigrants with a donation to NIJC

Your donation to the National Immigrant Justice Center provides life-changing legal services to keep families together and protect human rights.

immigrantjustice.salsalabs.org

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 20

(1) the NNAF can direct you towards local and nationwide funds for abortion providers and those who are seeking reproductive care. as access to safe reproductive healthcare dwindles across the US, people seeking it will need the help!

Homepage - National Network of Abortion Funds

Welcome to the National Network of Abortion Funds! Learn how we support abortion funds and organize to make abortion access a reality for all.

abortionfunds.org

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 20

hey bear enjoyers - today doesn't feel like just a bearposting day. many of us in the US are heading into uncertain, scary times. i'd like to shine a light on a few orgs and resources today and remind you that you are never alone. strength in community is an imperative in these times!

Two polar bears snuggling and laying down on the snow-covered ground. With their off-white and pale yellow fur, they stand out against the snow.

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 20

the council is determining your fate

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 18

continue to help our friends in Gaza stay connected!

Crips for eSims for Gaza

Crips for eSims for Gaza is a collaboration between Jane Shi, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Alice Wong.

chuffed.org

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 18

she's so quirky!!!!!!! i love her

A polar bear walking through a patch of vibrant green grass. Most notably, an orange and white traffic cone is stuck on the bear's face, obscuring it from view.

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 17

hi friend! still looking for a more precise photo credit but a cursory search shows that the image has been circulating online for a bit over a decade - safe to say it's not AI! i understand the concern though, so i'll prob delete 🫡🐻

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 17

to help our friends in Gaza rebuild:

Life For Gaza 2

Life For GazaDrinking Water, Waste Collection, Debris Removal, and Sanitation Services for the Residents of Gaza City - Gaza Municipality

gaza-city.ensany.com

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 17

cilantro yummy

A brown bear cub with fluffy blonde fur standing in some grass, looking at the camera. Some chewed up grass is sticking out of its mouth.

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 15

a ceasefire agreement has been reached today after 15 months, but the horror is not over. please continue to include our Palestinian friends in your activism 🍉🇵🇸🍉

Gaza Funds Spotlight Campaign

Find vetted fundraisers for Gaza here

gazafunds.com

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 15

never stop believing

Four American black bears in an enclosure, surrounded by sliced watermelons. The three bears in the foreground and midground are enjoying this fruity snack.

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Polar Bears International @polarbearsinternational.org · Jan 10

Polar bear cubs’ long journey to adulthood begins in the cozy confines of a maternal den, which provide critical shelter to fragile new-born cubs. Learn about the basics of polar bear denning: pbears.org/48mh2PY

A small polar bear cub at the entrance of the maternal den

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 10

Altadena was heavily impacted by the fires in the LA area and many families are coming back to burned down homes. please share (and donate if you can!) this list of crowdfunds to help them restart!

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory

docs.google.com

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 10

IT SNOWED TODAY YAY YIPPEE WAHOO

A brown bear rolling around in the snow. It's so dense that the bear is heavily covered in snow!

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 10

please continue to share mutual aid resources for our friends in Los Angeles!

It's Going Down @igd.bsky.social · Jan 8

If you are looking for ways to support those impacted by the ongoing fires in the #LosAngeles area, please check out and support the Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN).

Check out their site here for updates and more info: mutualaidla.org

Mutual Aid LA Network

Mutual Aid LA Network is a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts across Los Angeles.

mutualaidla.org

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 10

we are Playing!!! ☀️🥳

Two brown bears standing on a wavy playground slide at a park filled with long green grass and lush green trees. One of the bears is relaxing at the bottom of the slide and the other is sitting at the halfway point.

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 9

please SHARE this mutual aid resource for our beary dear comrades in the Los Angeles area who are affected by the disaster affecting their homes:

It's Going Down @igd.bsky.social · Jan 8

If you are looking for ways to support those impacted by the ongoing fires in the #LosAngeles area, please check out and support the Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN).

Check out their site here for updates and more info: mutualaidla.org

Mutual Aid LA Network

Mutual Aid LA Network is a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts across Los Angeles.

mutualaidla.org

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Jan 9

things have been difficult as of late. thank you for sticking around

An American black bear with brown-ish fur standing in a meadow full of tall yellow grass. Contrary to their name, some populations of black bears present with brown fur!

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It's Going Down @igd.bsky.social · Jan 8

If you are looking for ways to support those impacted by the ongoing fires in the #LosAngeles area, please check out and support the Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN).

Check out their site here for updates and more info: mutualaidla.org

Mutual Aid LA Network

Mutual Aid LA Network is a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts across Los Angeles.

mutualaidla.org

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Badly Drawn Bears @badlydrawnbears.bsky.social · Jan 1

Make better choices xox

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Dec 31

a message from the bear behind the keyboard - 2025 will be different and for some of us, very scary. but sticking together and looking out for one another is how we can fight back for a better world. stay vigilant, stay voracious, and stay very silly. i know i’ll be! happy new years eve 💕

Two polar bears sitting in the snow. They appear to be embracing.

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daily-ish bears @bearposting.bsky.social · Dec 31

ladies gentlemen and other assorted characters i am so tired

A brown bear sleeping peacefully on the ground.

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