i cannot believe that “mamdani calls a close adult relative an ‘aunt’ even if they are not literally their parent’s sister” is what counts as a “scandal” these days

It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]

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Biscuit is NOT ready for Monday
#cats #skycats #rescue #persian

To wit:

www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Wrote an essay a couple of years back about how things were shaping up in such a way that Black people would be barred by law and policy from discussing our own oppression in educational and other venues. Ran into weird roadblocks trying to get it published and moved on to something else.

Now look

Saw a headline about homeschooling popularity being on the rise, so it's time for the periodic reminder: You aren't smart enough to home school your child or children.

If you make 130% of the federal poverty level, you qualify for SNAP.

A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.

I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.

The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.

Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.

The people who need help are not the problem.

It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.

despite all the fear mongering about trans people and the attempts to abandon and actively harm us from both political parties in the US, transitioning is still the greatest decision i’ve ever made, only regret i have is not doing it younger, and that it has only made my life infinitely better

Covered Bridge #Photography

the democratic party’s basic problem is it has almost no control over how its message reaches the ears of voters, especially outside of presidential election years. but rather than devote serious time, attention and cash to that problem its consultants and pundits want to fight factional battles

Anyone who would so nonchalantly tear down a huge chunk of the White House would sell ANY and all top secret information to any foreign power.

“Finally Got My Ducks in a Row”

Tree Ducks on a fence at the Abilene Zoo/TX.

#BirdOfTheDay #Ducks

Let the most absent-minded of men be plunged in his deepest reveries—stand that man on his legs, set his feet a-going, and he will infallibly lead you to water

As Sunday draws to a close, many of Affirmation Coyote's M-F friends are feeling dread and discouragement.

Do not doubt yourself. You've got this.

Together we will make this week roll on its back.

As part of the Day of the Dead, people are starting to recognize more than just their late human relatives. Some are even creating “pet ofrendas.”

Someone want to tell Mikey here that 86% of all SNAP benefits go to households that include a child, an elderly person, or a person with disabilities?

Or that almost 40% of SNAP recipients are children?

And that Whites account for 37% of SNAP recipients?

Someone needs to tell these people that they can either keep minimum wage so low it can hardly buy a pack of gum OR they can have less people on SNAP, they can't have both

SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.

Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:

* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled

* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages

Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000.

RFK Jr. must resign.

He orders extrajudicial killings. He sent troops into our cities. He terrorizes citizens with ICE raids. He raised taxes without congressional approval. He has ruined American farmers and ranchers. He plans to starve the vulnerable. He demolished our house.

Remove him from office.

#DnD Advice: Names are hard and almost never relevant, so don't waste much thought on them. That's why I'm playing Drew Ed the Druid.

This year the trees are amazing.

Convince people you are a Timelord by saying “Ah! Gallifrey!!” in a booming voice as you emerge from a portaloo. #TopTips