Valerie 📸
@yourwaitress.bsky.social
📸 Published film photographer
💖 #CatnamedYoda, democracy
KCMO | she/her
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💖 #CatnamedYoda, democracy
KCMO | she/her
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Valerie 📸
@yourwaitress.bsky.social
· Jun 6
Unionize everything.
Made a batch of chocolate chip cookies and about to rewatch The Neverending Story for some nostalgic self-care.
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Made a batch of chocolate chip cookies and about to rewatch The Neverending Story for some nostalgic self-care.
That feeling when the human finally finds a cat throne that is the same height as her small desk so I can supervise her work. Happy #caturday!
#CatnamedYoda
#catsofbsky
#CatnamedYoda
#catsofbsky
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
That feeling when the human finally finds a cat throne that is the same height as her small desk so I can supervise her work. Happy #caturday!
#CatnamedYoda
#catsofbsky
#CatnamedYoda
#catsofbsky
Great list by one of my favorite sources of independent journalism.
I also recommend
@kansasreflector.com
@thebeacon.bsky.social
@kcdefender.bsky.social
for local KC coverage.
I also recommend
@kansasreflector.com
@thebeacon.bsky.social
@kcdefender.bsky.social
for local KC coverage.
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Great list by one of my favorite sources of independent journalism.
I also recommend
@kansasreflector.com
@thebeacon.bsky.social
@kcdefender.bsky.social
for local KC coverage.
I also recommend
@kansasreflector.com
@thebeacon.bsky.social
@kcdefender.bsky.social
for local KC coverage.
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The plan to gerrymander Missouri’s congressional districts is the GOP’s latest attack on voting rights.
This power grab shows just how far they will go to try to suppress votes.
When I’m back in Congress, we’ll hold MAGA Republicans accountable for trying to silence the voices of the people.
This power grab shows just how far they will go to try to suppress votes.
When I’m back in Congress, we’ll hold MAGA Republicans accountable for trying to silence the voices of the people.
December 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The plan to gerrymander Missouri’s congressional districts is the GOP’s latest attack on voting rights.
This power grab shows just how far they will go to try to suppress votes.
When I’m back in Congress, we’ll hold MAGA Republicans accountable for trying to silence the voices of the people.
This power grab shows just how far they will go to try to suppress votes.
When I’m back in Congress, we’ll hold MAGA Republicans accountable for trying to silence the voices of the people.
The RICO case is surprising but the allegations are not. There are several neighborhoods in KC with an unfortunate history of racism. It needs to be addressed.
Westport RICO Case Alleges Racist Conspiracy to Block Black Business. #KansasCity
kansascitydefender.com/black-busine...
Westport RICO Case Alleges Racist Conspiracy to Block Black Business. #KansasCity
kansascitydefender.com/black-busine...
Federal RICO Case Alleges an All-White Board Runs Westport Nightlife Like a Racist Cartel
Federal judge allows civil rights conspiracy case to expand after a local Black entrepreneur’s motion sufficiently alleged evidence of "common discriminatory purpose" to exclude Black business owners ...
kansascitydefender.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The RICO case is surprising but the allegations are not. There are several neighborhoods in KC with an unfortunate history of racism. It needs to be addressed.
Westport RICO Case Alleges Racist Conspiracy to Block Black Business. #KansasCity
kansascitydefender.com/black-busine...
Westport RICO Case Alleges Racist Conspiracy to Block Black Business. #KansasCity
kansascitydefender.com/black-busine...
Kidnapped. Abolish ICE.
ICE just released new detention statistics.
As of November 30, 2025, ICE was detaining 65,735 people across the United States.
www.ice.gov/detain/deten...
As of November 30, 2025, ICE was detaining 65,735 people across the United States.
www.ice.gov/detain/deten...
Detention Management
www.ice.gov
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Kidnapped. Abolish ICE.
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"Frank Gehry you're a genius!" RIP
December 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"Frank Gehry you're a genius!" RIP
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Fog
We got some fog on the DXpedition. Not a lot, and it burned off pretty quickly. But it was pretty while it lasted. Hasselblad 500cm, Shanghai GP3 100 (220), Divided D-76 for 5 minutes in each bath.
#BelieveInFilm
We got some fog on the DXpedition. Not a lot, and it burned off pretty quickly. But it was pretty while it lasted. Hasselblad 500cm, Shanghai GP3 100 (220), Divided D-76 for 5 minutes in each bath.
#BelieveInFilm
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Fog
We got some fog on the DXpedition. Not a lot, and it burned off pretty quickly. But it was pretty while it lasted. Hasselblad 500cm, Shanghai GP3 100 (220), Divided D-76 for 5 minutes in each bath.
#BelieveInFilm
We got some fog on the DXpedition. Not a lot, and it burned off pretty quickly. But it was pretty while it lasted. Hasselblad 500cm, Shanghai GP3 100 (220), Divided D-76 for 5 minutes in each bath.
#BelieveInFilm
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It might be easy to find things like this merely petty or superficial, but that would be a mistake. Demeaning, erasing or eliminating celebrations or acknowledgments of Black America is straight from Redemption playbook, and is intended to reinforce the racial hierarchy and signal its reinstatement.
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It might be easy to find things like this merely petty or superficial, but that would be a mistake. Demeaning, erasing or eliminating celebrations or acknowledgments of Black America is straight from Redemption playbook, and is intended to reinforce the racial hierarchy and signal its reinstatement.
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Joint Statement of the Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix.
December 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Joint Statement of the Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump will never be remembered for anything “peaceful”. He can hijack the names of buildings and get all the fake prizes from his boot-lickers. But history will condemn him for the murderous, racist, fascist, grifter, and sexual predator friend of Epstein that he is. It can’t happen soon enough.
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Trump will never be remembered for anything “peaceful”. He can hijack the names of buildings and get all the fake prizes from his boot-lickers. But history will condemn him for the murderous, racist, fascist, grifter, and sexual predator friend of Epstein that he is. It can’t happen soon enough.
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“I didn’t know there was so much love out there,” one restaurant owner said. “But people really showed us.”
Ian McNulty: New Orleans area Hispanic restaurants need our help as immigration sweep begins
“I didn’t know there was so much love out there,” one restaurant owner said. “But people really showed us.”
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“I didn’t know there was so much love out there,” one restaurant owner said. “But people really showed us.”
NOLA friends. Report the Gestapo abuses here. Fuck ICE. Love to NOLA always. www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
New Orleans launches portal to report human rights abuses by Trump paramilitary units
The New Orleans City Council Dec. 3 launched an online portal for residents to report civil and human rights abuses by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border
www.nola.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
NOLA friends. Report the Gestapo abuses here. Fuck ICE. Love to NOLA always. www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
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"If you ever think about me, and if you ain’t gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don’t want myself on your mind, if you’re not gonna work for the people."
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"If you ever think about me, and if you ain’t gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don’t want myself on your mind, if you’re not gonna work for the people."
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
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This is the first time I’ve ever seen my cat interact with a Christmas tree and so far he just loves posing with it
December 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This is the first time I’ve ever seen my cat interact with a Christmas tree and so far he just loves posing with it
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48 years. That's how long trans women have been eligible to compete in tennis.
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
48 years. That's how long trans women have been eligible to compete in tennis.
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As the #WPBL is set to premiere, I'd love to call out the amazing Jean Faut. She's the only professional player (man or woman) to throw TWO perfect games
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 AM
As the #WPBL is set to premiere, I'd love to call out the amazing Jean Faut. She's the only professional player (man or woman) to throw TWO perfect games
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One of the reasons I think it’s also essential to not call the boat strikes “war crimes” but “crimes against humanity,” is that it emphasizes that Trump and Hegseth are acting extra-constitutionally and are not entitled to any shield from the courts. This systematic murder of civilians is illegal.
December 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
One of the reasons I think it’s also essential to not call the boat strikes “war crimes” but “crimes against humanity,” is that it emphasizes that Trump and Hegseth are acting extra-constitutionally and are not entitled to any shield from the courts. This systematic murder of civilians is illegal.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar: "I hope he gets the help he needs. It sounds like he's trying to deflect from the failures that he's had as president ... he's fought to be the head of the pedophile protection party."
December 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Rep. Ilhan Omar: "I hope he gets the help he needs. It sounds like he's trying to deflect from the failures that he's had as president ... he's fought to be the head of the pedophile protection party."
Pure evil.
A coalition of 12 Israeli human rights groups concluded in a new report that 2025 is the deadliest year for Palestinians since 1967. The UN has reported more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since October 7, 2023.
December 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Pure evil.
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This is a gift. Thank you to @siembranc.bsky.social for sharing this new toolkit with what they did when Border Patrol showed up in NC: docs.google.com/document/d/1... - share far and wide especially with our comrades in MN and LA (New Orleans esp).
Toolkit: how we dealt with Border Patrol
In November 2025, Border Patrol announced it would be coming to Charlotte, North Carolina. We only had a few days’ notice. Just like in Chicago and Los Angeles, they weren’t coming to “keep the peace....
docs.google.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This is a gift. Thank you to @siembranc.bsky.social for sharing this new toolkit with what they did when Border Patrol showed up in NC: docs.google.com/document/d/1... - share far and wide especially with our comrades in MN and LA (New Orleans esp).
Fuck ICE. Protect your neighbors.
A neighborhood network in Chicago has been helping other cities that face immigration enforcement raids.
As Trump's immigration raids hit New Orleans, a Chicago group shares resistance tips
A neighborhood network in Chicago has been helping other cities that face immigration enforcement raids.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Fuck ICE. Protect your neighbors.
December 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The MO GOP is the absolute worst. Yet again trampling rights instead of actually governing and fixing the many problems in Missouri. This is a violation of rights and not wanted by Missouri voters. #MOLeg
1. Missouri prefiled bills are in, and the anti-trans panic continues.
One even goes as far as to ban social transition in schools.
Any teacher who "supports" it, including name changes, pronouns, or "treatment," would be fired.
Even with parent permission!
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One even goes as far as to ban social transition in schools.
Any teacher who "supports" it, including name changes, pronouns, or "treatment," would be fired.
Even with parent permission!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
New Missouri Bill Would Ban "Social Transition" In Schools, Even With Parental Permission
The bill defines social transition as name changes and pronouns, and would disallow any "conduct that facilitates" such social transition.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The MO GOP is the absolute worst. Yet again trampling rights instead of actually governing and fixing the many problems in Missouri. This is a violation of rights and not wanted by Missouri voters. #MOLeg