Peace was never an option.
Lacquerista and foodie, easily distracted by shiny things.
I'm into an eclectic mix of history, space, aurorae, sea sparkle, family history, food and nail polish.
A whio (blue duck) in Whanganui National Park on Friday. I literally fell into the river, then decided that while I was wet I might as well commit fully, waded to the other side chest deep in freezing water, got this shot and waded back. These are the lengths we go to!
#bird #birds #BirdPhoto #BirdsOfMastodon #wildlife #photography #duck
"Henceforth, r/Pics will only allow images of John Oliver looking sexy."
Legendary.
Thanks to several enthusiastic researchers on #Ancestorian, I've managed to find out where my ancestors lived in Deptford even though the street named in their documents hasn't existed in 200 years. #genealogy #genohistory #geneadons
today's NPR politics podcast: what sen. diane feinstein's absence has meant for democrats, and new EPA regulations for electric vehicles are largely backed by the auto industry
TN GOP just expelled Rep Justin Jones for peacefully demanding gun reform.
Jones reminded that the GOP refused to expel Republicans who molested children, abused women, are under federal investigation, & urinated in the chamber. GOP expelled him anyway.
The danger is beyond MAGA expelling Democrats for the "crime" of demanding accountability for gun violence. It's that if this injustice goes unchecked, MAGAs nationwide will do the exact same. This is how fascism & single party rule takes hold.
#AHeadwithTwoEyes @twoeyehead Peter Dutton worst judge for the Voice #auspol #VoteYes
#alttext
As I told Mika and Joe on MSNBC, I have a message for my Republican colleagues who pretend to be powerless to prevent gun violence and mass shootings:
If you’re not in Congress to protect public safety and protect children from mass murder, then what are you here for?
WE DID IT! The Texas Observer will remain open!
Our board just voted to rescind both the layoffs and the closure. We'll have more news soon, but we believe this is the start of a very positive transformation at our publication—and you were a huge part of it. THANK YOU! You proved to the world that #TexasNeedsAnObserver!
https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-observer-no-layoffs-remains-open-board-vote/
PLEASE BOOST. Let’s get this info out there for anyone who might need it.
NYC Abortion Access for All
If you are in need of an abortion, NYC can help you. You do not have to live there. The department of health will help you with funding, finding lodging etc..
Immigration status, income are not a factor. NYC also can help you if you are past 22 weeks.
NYC ABORTION ACCESS FOR ALL
https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/abortion.page
Super fun A Rational Fear last night in Brisbane!
Labor will form majority government in NSW according to ABC psephologist, Antony Green.
University of Queensland's COVID vaccine technology finally moves to human trial phase after 2020 false start https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-20/covid-vaccine-human-trials-university-of-queensland-medical/102105340 via @ABCaustralia #COVID19 #access2meds #auspol
On 16th March, 1968 Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson Jnr was flying helicopter reconnaissance for an attack on an alleged North Vietnamese-controlled village at My Lai.
As the ground attack developed below, Thompson realised he was in fact witnessing something something else:
A massacre.
He decided to act. /1 🧵 #history #histodons
Forced birth in a country with:
—No universal healthcare
—No universal childcare
—No paid family & medical leave
—One of the highest rates of maternal mortality among rich nations
This isn't about "life." It's about control.
小さくて精巧で、心を引き寄せられた✨
石垣にちょこんといる姿が、かわいらしい
🌟 Near my house, there's an apartment building with a courtyard. Big deal, right? But if you walk up the steps a little bit, there's something about this courtyard that you might find really truly wonderful… https://cabel.com/2023/02/25/the-courtyard/
A whole world on a gate post. (Cornwall, UK) #Mosstodon