Patricia Washburn
@patwashburn.bsky.social
Writer, editor, cybersecurity nerd, #author of Self-Care for Cats, #gamer, #disability activist, wheelchair user, recovering journalist, passionate reader of #sff living in Maine.
This is not in any way OK.
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
This is not in any way OK.
I just got blocked for failing to get a joke. Which, fair, you can block whoever you want, but I’m sorry, I was tired and not processing properly.
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I just got blocked for failing to get a joke. Which, fair, you can block whoever you want, but I’m sorry, I was tired and not processing properly.
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Embarrassing day for the Coast Guard and our nation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Embarrassing day for the Coast Guard and our nation.
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I think a lot about how trans people are the ones who helped me understand and embrace being nonbinary. I really wouldn’t have done it without these connections.
Sending love to all the trans folks on here and not on here, and no longer here—and the deepest gratitude and commitment I can offer.
Sending love to all the trans folks on here and not on here, and no longer here—and the deepest gratitude and commitment I can offer.
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I think a lot about how trans people are the ones who helped me understand and embrace being nonbinary. I really wouldn’t have done it without these connections.
Sending love to all the trans folks on here and not on here, and no longer here—and the deepest gratitude and commitment I can offer.
Sending love to all the trans folks on here and not on here, and no longer here—and the deepest gratitude and commitment I can offer.
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I don't know why YouTube recommended me this video of a beautiful trainee sheepdog puppy meeting sheep for the first time but I'm not mad about it: look at this beautiful trainee sheepdog puppy meeting sheep for the first time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOcE...
Copper sheepdog puppy meets sheep for the first time - first day of sheepdog school
YouTube video by Seanthesheepman
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I don't know why YouTube recommended me this video of a beautiful trainee sheepdog puppy meeting sheep for the first time but I'm not mad about it: look at this beautiful trainee sheepdog puppy meeting sheep for the first time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOcE...
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my library's policy.
Librarians like to say that book bans interfere with parents' direction of their children's reading. But also, by letting minors be patrons, librarians do not collude with parents' control over their children's reading.
The freedom to read is radically democratic. 📚
Librarians like to say that book bans interfere with parents' direction of their children's reading. But also, by letting minors be patrons, librarians do not collude with parents' control over their children's reading.
The freedom to read is radically democratic. 📚
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
my library's policy.
Librarians like to say that book bans interfere with parents' direction of their children's reading. But also, by letting minors be patrons, librarians do not collude with parents' control over their children's reading.
The freedom to read is radically democratic. 📚
Librarians like to say that book bans interfere with parents' direction of their children's reading. But also, by letting minors be patrons, librarians do not collude with parents' control over their children's reading.
The freedom to read is radically democratic. 📚
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
What to do if your workplace employs people who may be vulnerable to ICE raids.
www.askamanager.org/2025/11/how-...
www.askamanager.org/2025/11/how-...
how can we protect employees traveling to areas with increased immigration raids?
A reader writes: Sending in a question I truly never thought I would have to ask: what are some things that my organization, as an employer, can do to help ensure staff safety in areas of increased an...
www.askamanager.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
What to do if your workplace employs people who may be vulnerable to ICE raids.
www.askamanager.org/2025/11/how-...
www.askamanager.org/2025/11/how-...
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Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are standing up to corporate greed and Starbucks’ unfair labor practices and demanding the fair contract they deserve.
No contract? NO COFFEE!
No contract? NO COFFEE!
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are standing up to corporate greed and Starbucks’ unfair labor practices and demanding the fair contract they deserve.
No contract? NO COFFEE!
No contract? NO COFFEE!
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We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
Human minds are treasures.
What AI doesn’t know: we could be creating a global ‘knowledge collapse’ | Deepak Varuvel Dennison
The long read: As GenAI becomes the primary way to find information, local and traditional wisdom is being lost. And we are only beginning to realise what we’re missing
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Human minds are treasures.
It’s November. A nap is not actually a bad idea.
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
It’s November. A nap is not actually a bad idea.
In a world full of Andrew Tates and J.D. Vances, be a Matt Nelson. @weratedogs.com is #nontoxicmasculinity #doingwellbydoinggood #kindnessissexy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL8y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL8y...
10 years ago today I rated my very first dog!
YouTube video by WeRateDogs
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:06 AM
In a world full of Andrew Tates and J.D. Vances, be a Matt Nelson. @weratedogs.com is #nontoxicmasculinity #doingwellbydoinggood #kindnessissexy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL8y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL8y...
Important kitty news!
Amur leopard cubs make public debut at Brookfield Zoo
The "bold, curious" female cubs, born July 14, can now be seen playing and exploring the outdoor habitat, zoo officials announced Friday.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Important kitty news!
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Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
The Dropkick Murphys teamed up with a Ukrainian band, the O’Hamsters, for this moving and awesome anthem. With bonus cat.
youtu.be/RXT8AbVzDHI?...
youtu.be/RXT8AbVzDHI?...
“Who’ll Stand With Us” featuring O’Hamsters [Recorded in KYIV 🇺🇦]
YouTube video by Dropkick Murphys
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Dropkick Murphys teamed up with a Ukrainian band, the O’Hamsters, for this moving and awesome anthem. With bonus cat.
youtu.be/RXT8AbVzDHI?...
youtu.be/RXT8AbVzDHI?...
Elect people who love kids.
Soon, we'll oversee a budget of more than $100 billion — and every dollar will reflect our commitment to working New Yorkers and delivering universal childcare. Good thing some little New Yorkers gave me a counting lesson today!
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Elect people who love kids.
Women veterans running for Congress as Democrats. Mad respect.
www.hellcats.us
www.hellcats.us
HELL CATS
www.hellcats.us
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Women veterans running for Congress as Democrats. Mad respect.
www.hellcats.us
www.hellcats.us
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Tiny dancer! Photo from my collection, no documented date/info.
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Tiny dancer! Photo from my collection, no documented date/info.
yeah that happens to me too
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
yeah that happens to me too
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A reminder that the Epstein files aren't a distraction from the oligarchy. They're an integral part of it.
A reminder: The perpetrators in the Epstein files are Oligarchs, and so are the ones protecting them.
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A reminder that the Epstein files aren't a distraction from the oligarchy. They're an integral part of it.
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every woman acutely understands this face.
November 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
every woman acutely understands this face.