Donutella
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Donutella
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· Jun 18
Stay alive. Keep fucking living. As the old song goes it’s always darkest just before the dawn, so stay awake with me let’s prove them wrong. We are going to see the sun rise together. I have seen it. And I can tell you it is going to be more beautiful than you can
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
We’ll watch the sunrise together, it’s a date 💛
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This makes the Jan 23, 2026 action the largest strike in Minnesota History, and depending on which number you use, 3rd in American History after the massive national strikes of 1919, or the Great Railroad Strike of 1922. I note with extreme interest that mainstream media didn't report these facts.
February 3, 2026 at 12:16 AM
This makes the Jan 23, 2026 action the largest strike in Minnesota History, and depending on which number you use, 3rd in American History after the massive national strikes of 1919, or the Great Railroad Strike of 1922. I note with extreme interest that mainstream media didn't report these facts.
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At Council tomorrow, it's another short agenda, but with some serious issues, a short thread.
At Council This Week, 2/3/2026
On Non-Consent, Wang's Legislation on Commercial Sex Solicitation
There’s only one item on the non-consent calendar this week, CM Charlene Wang’s legislation that would rewrite some of Oakland’s existing commercial sex work laws to align with a new state law. That law, AB 379, allows specific fines
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February 2, 2026 at 8:22 PM
At Council tomorrow, it's another short agenda, but with some serious issues, a short thread.
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Every time I see images of tear gas filling the streets, I think about how it has been linked to spontaneous abortion. Fascists will prevent people from getting abortions while endangering wanted pregnancies. It’s reproductive control and coercion.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/poli...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/poli...
Police Who Tear-Gas Abortion-Rights Protesters Could Induce Abortion
Tear gas is widely used by law enforcement, even though it may cause spontaneous abortion
www.scientificamerican.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Every time I see images of tear gas filling the streets, I think about how it has been linked to spontaneous abortion. Fascists will prevent people from getting abortions while endangering wanted pregnancies. It’s reproductive control and coercion.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/poli...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/poli...
Vet thinks it is likely a soft tissue injury or arthritis. Got more pain meds and instructions to take her in for X-rays if we don’t see improvement by tomorrow.
She is doing better, no crazy cat sounds yet! But poor girl is in a lot of pain still… getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.
She is doing better, no crazy cat sounds yet! But poor girl is in a lot of pain still… getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.
February 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Vet thinks it is likely a soft tissue injury or arthritis. Got more pain meds and instructions to take her in for X-rays if we don’t see improvement by tomorrow.
She is doing better, no crazy cat sounds yet! But poor girl is in a lot of pain still… getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.
She is doing better, no crazy cat sounds yet! But poor girl is in a lot of pain still… getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.
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This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
February 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
Between work, donut, and surgery in two weeks I’m really anxious. The kind of anxious that wakes you at 3am with a pit in your stomach, that makes it hard to get comfortable in bed….
Sick day??
Sick day??
February 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Between work, donut, and surgery in two weeks I’m really anxious. The kind of anxious that wakes you at 3am with a pit in your stomach, that makes it hard to get comfortable in bed….
Sick day??
Sick day??
At the emergency vet with Donut. Her back leg is really hurting her, she was growling, limping, and generally not acting like herself.
Here’s hoping it’s a muscle thing and not something more.
Here’s hoping it’s a muscle thing and not something more.
February 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM
At the emergency vet with Donut. Her back leg is really hurting her, she was growling, limping, and generally not acting like herself.
Here’s hoping it’s a muscle thing and not something more.
Here’s hoping it’s a muscle thing and not something more.
This is my favorite part. From there to Eugene is just breathtaking. We had a guide in the lounge car giving history of the area.
February 1, 2026 at 12:51 AM
This is my favorite part. From there to Eugene is just breathtaking. We had a guide in the lounge car giving history of the area.
Agreeing with others in this thread. They are pretty comfortable but you’re not getting a full night of sleep. I think it really depends on how the 6 yo sleeps and how they handle not getting a full night.
Seriously love the train, the Bay Area to Portland is especially beautiful
Seriously love the train, the Bay Area to Portland is especially beautiful
February 1, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Agreeing with others in this thread. They are pretty comfortable but you’re not getting a full night of sleep. I think it really depends on how the 6 yo sleeps and how they handle not getting a full night.
Seriously love the train, the Bay Area to Portland is especially beautiful
Seriously love the train, the Bay Area to Portland is especially beautiful
Can and, and most importantly, he will continue to get away with just this
January 31, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Can and, and most importantly, he will continue to get away with just this
It’s fucked up when you have fun memories from childhood just filled with literally the worst people you know…. At least it was cool that one time? Idefk
January 31, 2026 at 3:43 AM
It’s fucked up when you have fun memories from childhood just filled with literally the worst people you know…. At least it was cool that one time? Idefk
Everyone online kept saying how salacious Heated Rivalry is… and I’m like there is less dong in this whole series than a single episode of euphoria.
January 31, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Everyone online kept saying how salacious Heated Rivalry is… and I’m like there is less dong in this whole series than a single episode of euphoria.
Good.
ABOUT TIME. California AG Rob Bonta has sued Rady Children's hospital for illegally shutting down its gender clinic and discriminating against trans youth.
More of this. They can't be allowed to violate state law and discriminate against trans patients.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
More of this. They can't be allowed to violate state law and discriminate against trans patients.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
Attorney General Bonta Sues Rady Children’s Health for Illegally Ending Gender-Affirming Care
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against Rady Children’s Health (Rady) for closing its gender-affirming care program for patients under the age of 19. In the lawsu...
oag.ca.gov
January 31, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Good.
Were you the kind of kid who hoarded stickers, afraid to put them on the wrong thing, or just put them everywhere?
January 31, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Were you the kind of kid who hoarded stickers, afraid to put them on the wrong thing, or just put them everywhere?
Getting ready for surgery. What’s different this time: waiting. Last time it was an emergency, there was no time to ponder. But this time I’ve had weeks/months/years to think about it. I’m scared. About the thing itself and the fucking insurance
January 31, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Getting ready for surgery. What’s different this time: waiting. Last time it was an emergency, there was no time to ponder. But this time I’ve had weeks/months/years to think about it. I’m scared. About the thing itself and the fucking insurance
Nothing like fresh stationary. This is how I know I’m old lol
January 31, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Nothing like fresh stationary. This is how I know I’m old lol
Almost 30… getting rough out here. Just wait til the kids are going on about the joys of Roblox in 30 years.
January 31, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Almost 30… getting rough out here. Just wait til the kids are going on about the joys of Roblox in 30 years.
Would love for this to mean: No one pays rent until everyone can pay their rent
We’ll see, best of luck to all involved
We’ll see, best of luck to all involved
BREAKING: Tenants across Minneapolis and Saint Paul have just launched a Twin Cities tenant union, citing the fact that their cities are under siege, and saying they need to band together to protect one another.
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The twin cities are under siege. Every tenant needs a union. We are launching a twin cities-wide tenant union. Organize your neighbors. Join the Union NOW.
linktr.ee
January 31, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Would love for this to mean: No one pays rent until everyone can pay their rent
We’ll see, best of luck to all involved
We’ll see, best of luck to all involved
Not to mention all the folks unable to pay their rent this month due to fear of getting snatched if they go to work
January 31, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Not to mention all the folks unable to pay their rent this month due to fear of getting snatched if they go to work
There is going to be a lot of people who can’t pay their rent this month. Seems like the pressure could be on the state, something like: no one pays rent until everyone can pay rent.
the goal being a statewide eviction moratorium
the goal being a statewide eviction moratorium
January 31, 2026 at 1:57 AM
There is going to be a lot of people who can’t pay their rent this month. Seems like the pressure could be on the state, something like: no one pays rent until everyone can pay rent.
the goal being a statewide eviction moratorium
the goal being a statewide eviction moratorium
Hard same. But it’s why these jerkoffs will always loose - good people put in a bad spot are capable of so much more than anyone can imagine
January 31, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Hard same. But it’s why these jerkoffs will always loose - good people put in a bad spot are capable of so much more than anyone can imagine
You brought a lot of joy and laughter to my life. Thank you for always being fabulous and just so damn funny. Rest easy
Let's all take a moment to stop and drink a toast to the wonderfulness and luminosity of Catherine O'Hara. Here's to her.
January 30, 2026 at 9:48 PM
You brought a lot of joy and laughter to my life. Thank you for always being fabulous and just so damn funny. Rest easy
When was your last town hall?
January 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
When was your last town hall?
Well, that was great.
January 29, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Well, that was great.