Natalie
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The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.
February 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.
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Farmers cheering for USAID cuts might want to check their receipts—$2B in sales comes from those programs every year. Maybe don’t cheer so hard while cutting off your own supply line.
Gutting USAID threatens billions of dollars for U.S. farms, businesses
U.S. businesses that sold goods and services to USAID are in limbo, including American farms dealing in rice, wheat and soybeans.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Farmers cheering for USAID cuts might want to check their receipts—$2B in sales comes from those programs every year. Maybe don’t cheer so hard while cutting off your own supply line.
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classic Loony Tunes have much to teach us about class solidarity
January 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
classic Loony Tunes have much to teach us about class solidarity
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For everyone shocked that Trump’s revenge plans are extreme—STFU. A petty, vengeful child got a second chance at bullying the planet, and you thought he’d chill? He told you what he’d do. Believing otherwise wasn’t hope, it was denial.
And stops thinking you’re not next.
And stops thinking you’re not next.
Trump’s revenge agenda has shocked officials who ‘didn’t think it was going to be this bad’, insiders say
Trump’s better-known adversaries were expecting payback, but more intense vengeance is being felt by civil servants
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
For everyone shocked that Trump’s revenge plans are extreme—STFU. A petty, vengeful child got a second chance at bullying the planet, and you thought he’d chill? He told you what he’d do. Believing otherwise wasn’t hope, it was denial.
And stops thinking you’re not next.
And stops thinking you’re not next.
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Buckle up—Trump just announced tariffs on Canada & Mexico starting Saturday. Might be your last chance to enjoy guac at a reasonable price. Maybe we’ll get lucky, and he’ll walk this back too.
Trump warns Canada, Mexico tariffs are coming on Saturday
President Trump on Thursday said he plans to follow through on Saturday on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada. “We’ll be announcing the tariffs on Canada …
thehill.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Buckle up—Trump just announced tariffs on Canada & Mexico starting Saturday. Might be your last chance to enjoy guac at a reasonable price. Maybe we’ll get lucky, and he’ll walk this back too.
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Everything in me wants to have a FAFO moment, but I can’t ignore how many will go hungry without SNAP. Food banks are already overwhelmed—they can’t bridge this gap. Freezing aid hurts the most vulnerable.
Fork all those that voted Trump.
Fork all those that voted Trump.
Trump administration orders sweeping freeze of all federal aid
In a two-page memo, the Office of Management and Budget ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments.
www.politico.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Everything in me wants to have a FAFO moment, but I can’t ignore how many will go hungry without SNAP. Food banks are already overwhelmed—they can’t bridge this gap. Freezing aid hurts the most vulnerable.
Fork all those that voted Trump.
Fork all those that voted Trump.
The attempt of erasure of our history and the men/women who fought for it is unacceptable. Unfortunately, that is what fascist do.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s anti-DEI order yanks air force videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female pilots
Official cites review of course curriculum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, where new recruits get basic training
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The attempt of erasure of our history and the men/women who fought for it is unacceptable. Unfortunately, that is what fascist do.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This, from @clintsmithiii.bsky.social, has been on my mind today.
![The text of a poem by Clint Smith beginning “When people say ‘we have made it through worse before’[…]”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xgs6hum77cpmekyz43ghkyvh/bafkreiatxnrxizkxy7dyhsxfkrd67xsauizdugba7b6zqqitfhv5iwqonq@jpeg)
January 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
This, from @clintsmithiii.bsky.social, has been on my mind today.
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Beloved ally friends, there is a difference between offering support and needing to vent fear with someone. I recognize that there's a message of "check on your queer friends" going around, but like a lot of quick messages, there's some nuance being lost.
Before you reach out, please do a quick...
Before you reach out, please do a quick...
January 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Beloved ally friends, there is a difference between offering support and needing to vent fear with someone. I recognize that there's a message of "check on your queer friends" going around, but like a lot of quick messages, there's some nuance being lost.
Before you reach out, please do a quick...
Before you reach out, please do a quick...
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The Trump admin has ordered all federal DEI workers to be placed on leave, with plans to end programs by Jan. 31. DEI websites & social media to shut down. WH says it’s a move toward “merit-based” governance. Is merit-based the new word for white?
All Federal DEI Employees Will Have Email Access Suspended And Be Placed On Leave Wednesday
By close of business Wednesday, every single diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) office within the federal government will shut down; email accounts will be suspended.
www.forbes.com
January 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Trump admin has ordered all federal DEI workers to be placed on leave, with plans to end programs by Jan. 31. DEI websites & social media to shut down. WH says it’s a move toward “merit-based” governance. Is merit-based the new word for white?
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I love this so much!
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
January 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I love this so much!
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
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A tragedy fueled by our lack of humanity—undocumented workers contribute so much to this country. To the first person who complains about a late package or disrupted industry today or in the future, Lord help you. Social media will give you exactly what you deserve.
Trump border czar says raids targeting undocumented immigrants to begin today – live
Immigration agents across US to begin arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants on Tuesday, Tom Homan said late yesterday
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A tragedy fueled by our lack of humanity—undocumented workers contribute so much to this country. To the first person who complains about a late package or disrupted industry today or in the future, Lord help you. Social media will give you exactly what you deserve.
Saturday breakfast date. Super yummy and filling.
January 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Saturday breakfast date. Super yummy and filling.
Last night was the worst. Could not fall asleep and when I tried i had violent nightmares that made me thrash around. Didn't fall asleep until 4am. Never had this happen before and I don't want to again.
January 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Last night was the worst. Could not fall asleep and when I tried i had violent nightmares that made me thrash around. Didn't fall asleep until 4am. Never had this happen before and I don't want to again.
They would rather shut the government down than make Trump look bad when he gets into office.... I love having to worry about if I will be furloughed during the holidays 😐
December 19, 2024 at 3:32 PM
They would rather shut the government down than make Trump look bad when he gets into office.... I love having to worry about if I will be furloughed during the holidays 😐
I'm upset with myself for not having a Yule party this year. It's hard to get excited with everything going on right now. I haven't even done any baking! But it just feels right for the longest to spend with my loved ones. I need to be ok with not being the planner for once.
December 18, 2024 at 12:23 AM
I'm upset with myself for not having a Yule party this year. It's hard to get excited with everything going on right now. I haven't even done any baking! But it just feels right for the longest to spend with my loved ones. I need to be ok with not being the planner for once.
My buddy this weekend while working on my crotchet.
November 18, 2024 at 2:55 AM
My buddy this weekend while working on my crotchet.