Kate Black
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We are not at war with Venezuela, yet. The boats are civilian craft. The U.S. criminal code does not maintain a death penalty for drug smuggling. Due process is required before conviction or sentence.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We are not at war with Venezuela, yet. The boats are civilian craft. The U.S. criminal code does not maintain a death penalty for drug smuggling. Due process is required before conviction or sentence.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
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Patchwork quilts as distinct from whole-cloth quilts seem like a particularly American art form, and the United State is itself a patchwork of cultures, regional identities, ethnicities – this country's old motto e pluribus unum (out of many one) is a patchwork motto and one under attack...
Solidarity Stitches Us Together: Today, World AIDS Day, Is Also the 70th Anniversary of Rosa Parks's Historic Protest
I saw two radically different versions of what a quilt could be yesterday and yet they spoke to the same issues. I caught the show Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California ...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Patchwork quilts as distinct from whole-cloth quilts seem like a particularly American art form, and the United State is itself a patchwork of cultures, regional identities, ethnicities – this country's old motto e pluribus unum (out of many one) is a patchwork motto and one under attack...
It’s #GivingTuesday so here’s a reminder that this is a good time to support the Ali Forney Center, which serves homeless trans & queer youth in NYC. They provide housing, meals and support to thousands of young people every year.
www.aliforneycenter.org/donate
www.aliforneycenter.org/donate
Donate | Ali Forney Center
www.aliforneycenter.org
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It’s #GivingTuesday so here’s a reminder that this is a good time to support the Ali Forney Center, which serves homeless trans & queer youth in NYC. They provide housing, meals and support to thousands of young people every year.
www.aliforneycenter.org/donate
www.aliforneycenter.org/donate
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ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
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A message from the frog resistance
youtu.be/bw5zxdSObso
youtu.be/bw5zxdSObso
A Message From The Frog Resistance
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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October 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
A message from the frog resistance
youtu.be/bw5zxdSObso
youtu.be/bw5zxdSObso
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CALLS ARE WORKING - it has bought us precious time, but we NEED to keep the pressure up.
Tomorrow is the cloture vote.
KEEP CALLING: (202) 224-3121 ☎️☎️☎️
Tell your Dem Senator to vote NO on Cloture and NO on the Republican spending bill.
Do NOT assume your Senator will be good on this. Trust me.
Tomorrow is the cloture vote.
KEEP CALLING: (202) 224-3121 ☎️☎️☎️
Tell your Dem Senator to vote NO on Cloture and NO on the Republican spending bill.
Do NOT assume your Senator will be good on this. Trust me.
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
CALLS ARE WORKING - it has bought us precious time, but we NEED to keep the pressure up.
Tomorrow is the cloture vote.
KEEP CALLING: (202) 224-3121 ☎️☎️☎️
Tell your Dem Senator to vote NO on Cloture and NO on the Republican spending bill.
Do NOT assume your Senator will be good on this. Trust me.
Tomorrow is the cloture vote.
KEEP CALLING: (202) 224-3121 ☎️☎️☎️
Tell your Dem Senator to vote NO on Cloture and NO on the Republican spending bill.
Do NOT assume your Senator will be good on this. Trust me.
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It should be very clear to every Senate Democrat that any vote for Cloture will also be considered a vote for the bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
March 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It should be very clear to every Senate Democrat that any vote for Cloture will also be considered a vote for the bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
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Tell your Senators to vote no on cloture. No on cuts to Medicaid. Voting for cloture is effectively voting in the bill.
'Everyone Needs to Call Their Dem Senator Right Now' to Stop Republican Funding Disaster www.commondreams.org/news/call-de...
'Everyone Needs to Call Their Dem Senator Right Now' to Stop Republican Funding Disaster | Common Dreams
"There is a very serious danger that Senate Democrats are on the verge of folding," said the leader of one progressive advocacy group.
www.commondreams.org
March 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Tell your Senators to vote no on cloture. No on cuts to Medicaid. Voting for cloture is effectively voting in the bill.
A girl just sped past my window on a turquoise bike, terrier with windblown fur in the front basket, blasting Fleetwood Mac.
March 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A girl just sped past my window on a turquoise bike, terrier with windblown fur in the front basket, blasting Fleetwood Mac.
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The Italians dragged Mussolini’s body through the streets after he was executed by firing squad and then hung his ass upside down next to his mistress so the locals could beat his ass.
All fascists deserve worse.
All fascists deserve worse.
March 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The Italians dragged Mussolini’s body through the streets after he was executed by firing squad and then hung his ass upside down next to his mistress so the locals could beat his ass.
All fascists deserve worse.
All fascists deserve worse.
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New EO to promote timber production on FS and BLM-with FWS implications related to the Endangered Species Act and NEPA..
(b) Within 60 days…the FWS…shall complete a strategy on USFS and BLM forest management projects under section 7 of the ESA to improve the speed of approving forestry projects.
(b) Within 60 days…the FWS…shall complete a strategy on USFS and BLM forest management projects under section 7 of the ESA to improve the speed of approving forestry projects.
March 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
New EO to promote timber production on FS and BLM-with FWS implications related to the Endangered Species Act and NEPA..
(b) Within 60 days…the FWS…shall complete a strategy on USFS and BLM forest management projects under section 7 of the ESA to improve the speed of approving forestry projects.
(b) Within 60 days…the FWS…shall complete a strategy on USFS and BLM forest management projects under section 7 of the ESA to improve the speed of approving forestry projects.
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the Fins are making militiamen of mushroom scientists, essential nation status is cooked
You know the geopolitical situation is tough when a hippie such as myself volunteers on Saturday night for a 40 km Winter Night’s march for the National Defence Training Association of Finland.
Clocked it at 8 hours with a > 10 kg backpack.
Clocked it at 8 hours with a > 10 kg backpack.
March 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
the Fins are making militiamen of mushroom scientists, essential nation status is cooked
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looking forward to this
March 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
looking forward to this
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"tree equity" is the kind of thing that columnists like to make fun of when why it works is actually instantly apparent to anyone who's ever walked down a street in the summer apnews.com/article/tree...
$75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them. In anti-DEI push, that's over
The U.S. Forest Service has terminated $75 million awarded to the Arbor Day Foundation to help disadvantaged communities plant trees.
apnews.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
"tree equity" is the kind of thing that columnists like to make fun of when why it works is actually instantly apparent to anyone who's ever walked down a street in the summer apnews.com/article/tree...
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Sorry no photos but here's a video from tiktok
March 2, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Sorry no photos but here's a video from tiktok
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“Here’s a fact that should appall New York voters, especially women: You paid for Cuomo’s lawyers to seek the gynecological records of an accuser. Why? It’s a good question that voters should ask the candidate as he makes the rounds.”
Andrew Cuomo for Mayor? His “First Accuser” Says New York City Deserves Better
Taxpayers have paid millions defending the former governor and top aides against accusers’ allegations.
www.vanityfair.com
March 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“Here’s a fact that should appall New York voters, especially women: You paid for Cuomo’s lawyers to seek the gynecological records of an accuser. Why? It’s a good question that voters should ask the candidate as he makes the rounds.”
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
Up at 4am listening to James Baldwin recordings and sucking a homemade banana pudding pop.
March 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Up at 4am listening to James Baldwin recordings and sucking a homemade banana pudding pop.
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This has to be one of the biggest opsec fails I've ever seen in my life. The actual director of the FBI driving around in the most conspicuous vehicle imaginable made even more so by it being neon red.
February 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This has to be one of the biggest opsec fails I've ever seen in my life. The actual director of the FBI driving around in the most conspicuous vehicle imaginable made even more so by it being neon red.
When there is more White Lotus in the bag but it’s not being given to me right this instant:
a small white chihuahua dog is laying on a blanket
Alt: a small white chihuahua dog giving serious side eye
media.tenor.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
When there is more White Lotus in the bag but it’s not being given to me right this instant:
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Dr. Charles Drew was a Black American doctor who pioneered blood banks making it possible to store blood plasma for transfusion saving countless lives. Many believe that Drew’s death was a result of being refused a blood transfusion because of his color.
February 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Dr. Charles Drew was a Black American doctor who pioneered blood banks making it possible to store blood plasma for transfusion saving countless lives. Many believe that Drew’s death was a result of being refused a blood transfusion because of his color.
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NEW: Google used to warn you when you were seeing low-quality search results. Then, in the weeks leading up to the 2024 election, the company quietly turned that warning off www.platformer.news/google-data-...
February 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
NEW: Google used to warn you when you were seeing low-quality search results. Then, in the weeks leading up to the 2024 election, the company quietly turned that warning off www.platformer.news/google-data-...
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They could in theory apply this precedent to prosecute someone who files their taxes, applies for Medicaid, or seeks any government service or benefit with a different gender marker as engaging in material fraud and criminally charge them.
February 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
They could in theory apply this precedent to prosecute someone who files their taxes, applies for Medicaid, or seeks any government service or benefit with a different gender marker as engaging in material fraud and criminally charge them.
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Setting the precedent that filling out a gender marker that does not correspond with your sex assigned at birth constitutes material fraud is a horrifying precedent to set. They can prosecute trans people simply for stating who they are to government officials. This is a terrifying road to go down.
February 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Setting the precedent that filling out a gender marker that does not correspond with your sex assigned at birth constitutes material fraud is a horrifying precedent to set. They can prosecute trans people simply for stating who they are to government officials. This is a terrifying road to go down.