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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 4d

So the feds have now directed states NOT to send out November SNAP benefits.

A whole bunch of people are going to go hungry this Thanksgiving.

FUCK THAT HEARTLESS DUDE!

All he does is hurt people.

If you haven’t donated to a food bank recently, now is a good time to start.

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · 12d

I have been struggling to learn #Spanish for a while now. It’s really awesome to be multilingual and be able to connect and relate to people. Lots of interesting word relations in several other languages! You can enjoy more things as you open yourself up.
You should too!

bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · 16d

Fascism is on the rise. Genocide is being enacted. Educate yourself. Be critical of what is said and by who.
A person, living and breathing as authentically as they can, who is just trying to exist, shouldn’t be made a question as to whether or not they should.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16d

A federal judge has ordered a hearing to determine whether the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia stems from a vindictive prosecution, citing evidence that it may be. Thank you!

storage.courtlistener.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · 17d

We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of executive power.

Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6

Black graphic with white and orange text: "Know your rights before you hit the streets. Virtual training, Monday, October 6 at 8:00 pm ET. We'll cover your rights when protesting, protest safety, and de-escalation training."

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 18d

1. Led by Elon Musk, the far-right has exploded in a campaign to get Netflix to remove shows with queer and trans characters.

If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.

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Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 27d

1. Trump has dug in on anti-trans provisions in the shutdown fight this morning, cancelling a meeting with Dems unless they cave on trans people.

His post to Truth Social is a clear indication that Republicans are making targeting trans people a priority.

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Trump Digs In On Anti-Trans Provisions In Shutdown Fight Message

The provisions are becoming a key sticking point in the ongoing fight to keep the government open.

www.erininthemorning.com

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Aug 23

It’s absolutely phenomenal and so moving!

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Aug 23

www.twitch.tv/magpiegameso... #Rapscallion #MagpieGames #TTRPG #RPG

Twitch

Twitch is the world

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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · Jul 20

Dear Black people:

The TACO admin has now ordered the cessation of all research into diseases that affect Black
people like Sickle Cell anemia.

It’s not like we didn’t know he would do this, but we REALLY need to shun all Black people who voted for him.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Jul 3

I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.

This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.

It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.

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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · Jul 3

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjoP51s8/

THIS!

"As an Israeli New Yorker, here's what I have to say about Zohran Mamdani." . . Seriously, why are Democrats trying to put down the guy that has completely reinvigorated their base in America's bigge...

TikTok video by Planet Over Profit

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Jul 3

Some people are working on gathering at the Capitol steps to show support for Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York. If you can’t be there in person, you can still show your support from wherever you are.

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Mike Dettinger @mdettinger.bsky.social · Jul 1

In a laboratory-scale study, green roofs captured 97.5% of microplastic particles in soil keeping them out of runoff, in addition to substantial heating and cooling benefits.

www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/07/an-u...

An unexpected green roof benefit: purging urban rainfall of practically all microplastics

In a laboratory-scale study, green roof mockups kept 97.5 percent of microplastic particles out of runoff

www.anthropocenemagazine.org

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Jul 2

1. Good news for trans people: I have independently confirmed that the Trump admin is now processing passport updates in compliance with a court order.

Multiple trans people have gotten their gender markers updated.

There are important caveats though, read on.

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Trump Admin Begins Processing Some Trans Passport Updates, Though It Will Maintain Data On Requests

On Wednesday, at least some transgender people applying for passports in person at passport offices for urgent travel have received updated passports with correct gender markers.

www.erininthemorning.com

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jul 3

There are more actions than calling your representatives. There are more places to be than town hall meetings.

Take a breath but do not stop.

bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jul 3

If you can’t donate money, donate time and action.
Create community spaces.
Support your local libraries.
Help out at the food bank.
Volunteer.
Breathe and assess.

Things are not okay and there’s no time to truly rest because the machine keeps rolling.

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jun 30

www.instagram.com/reel/DLdUglZ...

Spare some time. Spread it round #LGBTQA+ #LGBT #TrevorProject

Instagram

Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jun 27

All very interesting and part of why I love the story so much.

bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jun 27

Then there are the dynamics in how the two main characters function and how the focus for many is the love story that is enjoyed. Seeing how people discuss and share their thoughts about what is put upon both in a difficult factory town setting, in a place where life is affected by industrialism.

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jun 27

Acceptance vs charity in many instances are displayed, from Halstone into Milton-North throughout the story, with how the characters enable it to continue or do their acts of charity and think it righteous without actually changing things. It’s interesting to see how other readers have taken that.

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jun 27

We see how station applies and how people are meant to act. There are small aggressions, even had by Margaret who is generally seen as passive, forced into roles by her parents she shouldn’t be solely in, and manipulated, and how each do hold the status quo despite that.

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jun 27

Other things that come up and are prevalent are classism and how each character sits in their social and economic class, how change affects them and how they view others, including romantic relationships. This isn’t just between Margaret and John Thornton, but even between Mr. And Mrs. Hale.

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jun 27

Rereading #North&South by #ElizabethGaskell and thinking back on takeaways some people have had over time always makes me think of what pov people really do look through. How they view the characters and what they feel on integral parts of Gaskell’s storytelling medium to talk about social issues.

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bewitchedstitch.bsky.social @bewitchedstitch.bsky.social · Jun 25

I will tell you from years of experience in theatre, getting glitter dumped on you never comes out for the longest time. It gets on everything and IN everything and doesn’t go away for days and days! Weeks even!

The red #Glitter is harder to miss and is very eye catching.

Just for…you know…info