@raingrrl.bsky.social
Kinky pansexual hippie sub with progressive politics. Black Lives Matter✊ GBQTIA ally
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If you see any business owners belittling SNAP recipients for accepting government money to get through tough times, maybe look them up on @propublica.org's PPP Loan Tracker to see if they got any of the $793B in bailout money (96% of which was forgiven)
projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/...
projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/...
Tracking PPP: Search Every Company Approved for Federal Loans - ProPublica
As part of the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal government has provided hundreds of billions in financial support to banks to make low-interest loans to companies and nonprofit organizations i...
projects.propublica.org
November 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
If you see any business owners belittling SNAP recipients for accepting government money to get through tough times, maybe look them up on @propublica.org's PPP Loan Tracker to see if they got any of the $793B in bailout money (96% of which was forgiven)
projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/...
projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/...
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#TrumpTrainWreck
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
November 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#TrumpTrainWreck
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
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I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
October 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
At the insect zoo in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum!
August 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
At the insect zoo in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum!
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More women have nearly bled to death during miscarriage under Texas’ abortion ban.
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care.
“This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care.
“This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
A “Striking” Trend: After Texas Banned Abortion, More Women Nearly Bled to Death During Miscarriage
A new ProPublica data analysis adds to the mounting evidence that abortion bans have made the common experience of first-trimester miscarriage far more dangerous.
www.propublica.org
August 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
More women have nearly bled to death during miscarriage under Texas’ abortion ban.
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care.
“This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care.
“This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
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I saw so many responses and reposts yesterday. Lots of y'all said it helped you feel less alone.
I wanted to build on this a little, and gently ask/recommend that you choose kindness whenever possible (with others and yourself) because you never know; your kindness could make the difference.
I wanted to build on this a little, and gently ask/recommend that you choose kindness whenever possible (with others and yourself) because you never know; your kindness could make the difference.
I'm having a rough go of it lately, and have been thinking: everyone is going through something, and you have no idea what it is, or how it's affecting them.
Quote post this is if you're going through something, and maybe we'll all realize that we aren't as alone as we feel right now.
Quote post this is if you're going through something, and maybe we'll all realize that we aren't as alone as we feel right now.
August 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I saw so many responses and reposts yesterday. Lots of y'all said it helped you feel less alone.
I wanted to build on this a little, and gently ask/recommend that you choose kindness whenever possible (with others and yourself) because you never know; your kindness could make the difference.
I wanted to build on this a little, and gently ask/recommend that you choose kindness whenever possible (with others and yourself) because you never know; your kindness could make the difference.
Birthday party shenanigans!
August 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Birthday party shenanigans!
Laid off due the felon in chief’s budget cuts to ESOL and Adult Education.
Today the remainder of my personal items were delivered to me. #fucktrump #laidoff
Today the remainder of my personal items were delivered to me. #fucktrump #laidoff
July 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Laid off due the felon in chief’s budget cuts to ESOL and Adult Education.
Today the remainder of my personal items were delivered to me. #fucktrump #laidoff
Today the remainder of my personal items were delivered to me. #fucktrump #laidoff
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July 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This has become a fascist state. ICE is arresting citizens and politicians alike,,all while wearing masks to hide their identity. FDT for this dystopian fucking nightmare.
June 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This has become a fascist state. ICE is arresting citizens and politicians alike,,all while wearing masks to hide their identity. FDT for this dystopian fucking nightmare.
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Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
June 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
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Met an active duty member of the military yesterday who filed conscientious objector paperwork in response to deployment of military on U.S. soil.
Was told multiple Army have filed, unknown quantities in other branches.
Was told multiple Army have filed, unknown quantities in other branches.
June 11, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Met an active duty member of the military yesterday who filed conscientious objector paperwork in response to deployment of military on U.S. soil.
Was told multiple Army have filed, unknown quantities in other branches.
Was told multiple Army have filed, unknown quantities in other branches.
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Do NOT call the number below to report aliens but you should retweet it, skeet it, whatever, you know the drill, so others know not to call either.
Seriously, what if you travelled millions of light years only to be ratted out by some toad online ?
Seriously, what if you travelled millions of light years only to be ratted out by some toad online ?
I’m hearing rumors that thousands of people are calling the ICE tip line to report little green men and other aliens from outer space. That’s not why ICE set up this number, so you should absolutely NOT call that tip line to report those types of aliens. 👽
I repeat—do NOT call the below number! ☎️
I repeat—do NOT call the below number! ☎️
June 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Do NOT call the number below to report aliens but you should retweet it, skeet it, whatever, you know the drill, so others know not to call either.
Seriously, what if you travelled millions of light years only to be ratted out by some toad online ?
Seriously, what if you travelled millions of light years only to be ratted out by some toad online ?
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Judge in the lower federal courts are trying to play a role that are not used to, trying to wake up the public to what's going on, while remaining true to their constitutional role.
NEW: I analyzed nearly 300 federal cases involving the Trump administration. Federal judges—across the political spectrum—are using language I’ve never seen before. One called government actions “unconscionable.” Another quoted Kafka. They’re begging us to pay attention.
Federal Judges Are Begging Us to Pay Attention
A Data-Driven Analysis of nearly 300 Federal Cases Reveals Judges Quoting Kafka and Warning of Democracy in Peril
open.substack.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Judge in the lower federal courts are trying to play a role that are not used to, trying to wake up the public to what's going on, while remaining true to their constitutional role.
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Parental intuition better at spotting child illness than vital signs, study finds
Parental intuition better at spotting child illness than vital signs, study finds
Study strengthens case for families to have right to second opinion under Martha’s rule being piloted in NHS England
Parental intuition is more likely to predict critical illness among children than vital signs used to monitor health, according to a study that strengthens the case for families to have a right to a second opinion under Martha’s rule being piloted in the NHS.
Experts from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, said parents should be treated as part of a child’s care team in hospital after data on almost 190,000 emergency hospital visits involving children. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Parental intuition better at spotting child illness than vital signs, study finds
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💥 BREAKING: Shareholders of Merck & Co one of the largest pharma companies in the world, voted today to reject an anti-DEI proposal, 99-1 percent. Merck Board recommended shareholders vote against proposal that called for eliminating "discriminatory DEI milestones" from executive compensation.
May 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
💥 BREAKING: Shareholders of Merck & Co one of the largest pharma companies in the world, voted today to reject an anti-DEI proposal, 99-1 percent. Merck Board recommended shareholders vote against proposal that called for eliminating "discriminatory DEI milestones" from executive compensation.
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Don't miss the scariest committee hearing of the year.
May 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Don't miss the scariest committee hearing of the year.
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🗣️📣Let the administration know how you feel about them restricting COVID-19 vaccine access under the false pretense that the vaccine may not be safe. Comment period ends in 3 days.
www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
May 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
🗣️📣Let the administration know how you feel about them restricting COVID-19 vaccine access under the false pretense that the vaccine may not be safe. Comment period ends in 3 days.
www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
Beautiful day at the Brooklyn Botantical Gardens!
May 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Beautiful day at the Brooklyn Botantical Gardens!
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The state of Georgia is using the body of a brain-dead woman as an incubator. Because she was 9 weeks pregnant when she died, and their abortion ban is from about 6 weeks, they are sustaining her on life support, without input from her family, until 32 weeks of gestation. A true dystopian nightmare.
May 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The state of Georgia is using the body of a brain-dead woman as an incubator. Because she was 9 weeks pregnant when she died, and their abortion ban is from about 6 weeks, they are sustaining her on life support, without input from her family, until 32 weeks of gestation. A true dystopian nightmare.
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April 28, 2025: Migrants are making SOS signs out of their bodies so drones can see them at our country's concentration camps.
April 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
April 28, 2025: Migrants are making SOS signs out of their bodies so drones can see them at our country's concentration camps.
I love NYC, except when someone shots in the subway car (yesterday ) and is nonstop puking in the garbage can, right now.
Ugh, makes me want to 🤮!!
Ugh, makes me want to 🤮!!
April 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I love NYC, except when someone shots in the subway car (yesterday ) and is nonstop puking in the garbage can, right now.
Ugh, makes me want to 🤮!!
Ugh, makes me want to 🤮!!
Spring has sprung!
April 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Spring has sprung!
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In today’s atmosphere, it’s obvious why a book warning of totalitarian censorship would be in the American Library Association’s list of most commonly challenged books
April 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In today’s atmosphere, it’s obvious why a book warning of totalitarian censorship would be in the American Library Association’s list of most commonly challenged books