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A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

www.theguardian.com

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Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 8h

Faith Ringgold (born Faith Willi Jones; October 8, 1930 – April 13, 2024) was an American painter, author, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and intersectional activist, perhaps best known for her narrative quilts. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith_R...

Faith Ringgold - Wikipedia

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 8h

Rose Scott (8 October 1847 – 20 April 1925) was an Australian women's rights activist who advocated for women's suffrage and universal suffrage in New South Wales at the turn-of-the twentieth century. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Sc...

Rose Scott - Wikipedia

Harriet Taylor Mill - Wikipedia

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Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 8h

Harriet Taylor Mill (born Harriet Hardy; 8 October 1807 – 3 November 1858) was an English philosopher and women's rights advocate. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet...

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 8h

OTD in 1645 – Jeanne Mance opens the first lay hospital of North America in Montreal. #womeninstem en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_...

Jeanne Mance - Wikipedia

Julie London on Emergency!

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Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 9h

Today is National Emergency Nurses Day and I want to highlight one of my first favorite fictional #womeninstem : www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjip...

YouTube video by FETV

Kristine Bonnevie - Wikipedia

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 9h

Kristine Elisabet Heuch Bonnevie (8 October 1872 – 30 August 1948) was a Norwegian biologist. She was among the first women to be elected to political office in Norway. #womeninstem en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin...

Lots of Deadpools and it is just Friday at #sdcc

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The Women In Science Archive @wisarchive.bsky.social · 13h

Chemist and food scientist Mary Pennington was born 153 years ago today. Her research into food spoilage led to her design of refrigeration cars for trains, and to her key role in WWII as an advisor in food transport methods for the army.

#WomenInSTEM #ChemSky #FoodScience

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Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 10h

The unicorn cosplayers at #sdcc need to go to Portland www.youtube.com/shorts/kN26e...

YouTube video by Geek Travel and Treats

a man in a suit is making a funny face and saying oh no !

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 13h

ALT: a man in a suit is making a funny face and saying oh no !

a teddy bear wearing a straw hat sits on a plate of food with the words " good morning " below it

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 14h

Good morning #BreakfastCrew . Today is Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day so I brought friends

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YouTube video by Pantheon Podcasts - Where Fans Belong

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Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 14h

"Is that freedom rock?" "Well, turn it up man!"
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Is that "Freedom Rock?!"

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Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 14h

Yes Very Sad Anyway Loki Sad GIF

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Babylon5 TV Show reveals Politicians Playbook

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

Frightening how accurate this scene has become today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=imMG...

YouTube video by Jerry Thompson

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Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

Wait for the first blizzard, then leave them in the cold without power / water / etc. while you go to Cancun.

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Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

How a post WWII soldier became America's first trans sensation

As the modern-day transgender movement has surged on social media, decades ago there was one trans woman who dominated headlines and captivated the nation, Christine Jorgensen.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

a man in a suit is making a funny face and saying oh no !

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Lower Decks: 'wej Duj' best scene

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

Like the fool I am and I'll always be, I've got a dream

Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 1d

And she's buying a stairway to heaven...🎶

Your turn, Go! 🎶🤘🎶

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

So many great lyricists from the 60s and 70s to choose from, but here is one from a song I have been thinking of lately:

Like the pine trees lining the winding road, I've got a name

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

OTD in #startrek history, in 2021 #lowerdecks "wej Duj" premieres www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSyL...

YouTube video by A407RAC

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

Desmond Mpilo Tutu (7 October 1931 – 26 December 2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond...

Desmond Tutu - Wikipedia

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

Lorna Gladys Wing (née Tolchard; 7 October 1928 – 6 June 2014) was a British psychiatrist notable for her research into autism. She coined the term Asperger's syndrome and helped found the National Autistic Society. #womeninstem en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorna_W...

Lorna Wing - Wikipedia

Henriette Avram - Wikipedia

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

Henriette Davidson Avram (October 7, 1919 – April 22, 2006) was a computer programmer and systems analyst who developed the MARC format (Machine Readable Cataloging), the international data standard for bibliographic and holdings information in libraries #womeninstem en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henriet...

Edna Meade Colson - Wikipedia

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

Edna Meade Colson (October 7, 1888 – January 17, 1985) was an American educator, known for her contributions to improving access to education to Virginian African Americans. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna_Me...

Battle of Kings Mountain - Wikipedia

Childless Cat Lady @tigerkitty.bsky.social · 1d

I had ancestors who were at the Battle of King's Mountain
OTD in 1780 – American Revolutionary War: Battle of Kings Mountain American Patriot militia defeat Loyalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson in South Carolina. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...