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They help cats too. rescue-team.rolda.org

Denmark’s PM, Mette Frederiksen responds to Trump: “The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom…I would therefore strongly urge the US to stop the threats against a historically close ally…and another people who have said very clearly that they are not for sale.”

The artist behind these has been doing this longer than most of us and we are so lucky to be able to enjoy the breadth of her work. She needs heart surgery and could really use community support atm www.patreon.com/TerrieSmith

Last year, Trump promised American oil executives “a great deal” if they donated $1 billion to his campaign. Today, he gave them Venezuela — home to the largest oil reserves in the world. This new war is not only illegal and reckless; it is deeply corrupt.

An excellent thread of what the people in Congress write about the US invasion of Venezuela.

Another friend is struggling. Please consider helping and/or sharing. www.gofundme.com/f/help-jeric...

Hello! This GoFundMe campaign is important to me. It’s about helping a friend (New College alum) who is facing the loss of disability benefits and needs support for work clothes and stability during this time. Every little bit helps, and even if you can’t donate, sharing the link would mean a lot.

As if artists don't have enough to deal with, Amazon has a "Buy For Me" program in beta which is scraping indie shops for their items and putting them up on Amazon (often incorrectly), for their "AI agent" to buy from the other site. It is NOT opt in, and there is no opt out.

Help if you can!!

Local blind cat needs help for medical care: gofund.me/8f2112f90

This message hits hard.

A daye wythout anachronism ys lyke Emily Dickinson wythout her lightsaber.

I say his gently, but… There’s something unspeakably shameful The United States letting people go hungry. Not because its government doesn’t fix it — but because tomorrow a few private Americans could, and never notice the cost. That’s the part that sits wrong.

Tech wythout heart ys harmful. For a bettir future we need poetrye, creativitye, historical studye, love of languages, dreames, dialogues, new storyes, & intellectual curiositye. We must fund & expand higher educacioun yn HEART: H umanityes E thiques A rtes R hetorique & the crafte of T eaching

I hope everyone out there is having a wonderful holiday season. Have fun with your friends and loved ones, and make sure they know how much you care. Keep staying warm, and I'll see you all in the new year!

This is the most 80s thing ever.

Help Tasneem and her family if you're able!!!

Florida's Catholic bishops appealed to Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement activities during the Christmas holidays. The WH, in response, said it would be business as usual. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

The 60 Minutes story the Trump administration doesn't want you to see youtu.be/jiehEMlNiCI?...

Last Christmas Ich gave thee myne hearte The verye next daye ther came a wolf Wyth sinews of whispers - quiet as frost - And the wolf stole myne hearte, fled To a tower out of tyme biyonde all the stars. Seek now myne hearte, Return it within a yeare and a daye: Thys ys thy queste Fayle not

Cyberpunke dystopia ys not a businesse planne

Remember: It ys okaye to be lonelye. It ys okaye to feel lost. It ys okaye to be sad. It ys okaye yf nobody ys arounde. It ys okaye to have no plannes or just small plannes. It ys okaye to have big plannes that seem exhausting. It ys okaye to be a mess. Take care of thyself. Thou art amazinge.

BREAKING: In a major blow to Donald Trump, the Supreme Court refused to let him deploy hundreds of National Guard troops in the Chicago area over the objections of Illinois officials, signaling it is likely to block similar deployments in other U.S. cities

via The New Yorker, Ellis Rosen cartoon

It's at 68%. Please consider helping. This is a terrible time for someone to be facing eviction. And his birthday is next week, no less. gofund.me/aafe16875

I'd go for "Gaston's acting this way because he's in denial and in the closet, and finds love with LeFou in the end." deadline.com/2025/12/disn...

Please signal boost!! Awesome artist and human Craig Hamilton is facing eviction!! gofund.me/8d262abad

From the Larchives: Happy Hannukah.

Sisters of Charity object to plans for new ICE detention center in Kansas www.ncronline.org/news/sisters...

From the Larchives. Folks enjoyed this one last year :)

🚨BREAKING: The Indiana Senate voted down a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to produce two more GOP-friendly seats, rejecting Trump’s months-long campaign to pressure the Republican supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will. —CNN

From the Larchives.

From the Larchives. Had a request for a leather Santa so here he is :) Enjoy!

Cartoon: A beefcake Krampus, after the style of Ralf Konig. Mr Konig has become one of my 'go to' when I start thinking cartoon beefacke. He's just hilarious to me.

MY FOOT WOUND IS FINALLY HEALED!! It's been a year and a half!!

The same people who i used to fight with in the GOP, who wanted to withdraw American troops from everywhere, are now the ones justifying the murder of two survivors. It’s almost like…. It was never about that

Christmas cartoon: All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth! A classic! I've pondered how to draw this song for years. Feeling very pleased with myself :) Enjoy!

My sword clashes with that of the first skeleton, overpowering it and sending it flying to the side. I quickly follow that up by slamming the hilt of my weapon against the side of its skull, smashing it against the wall and causing the rest of its body to crumble.

"Women should claim the glamorous, sassy Muppet Miss Piggy, a known diva with a fierce karate chop, as their own symbol. . . . "It’s time to emulate the great Miss Piggy, who has never stayed quiet in the face of those who don't respect her." -- @joycewhitevance.bsky.social

The Secrets & Spires Audiobook is out now! Over 11 hours long and narrated by Ken B. Erotic, this steamy next chapter in the Steel & Thunder series puts Khazak in the driver's seat this time around. And the results are explosive. Order here: books.dominicashen.com/secretsandsp...

You may not use SNAP, but I guessing you know someone who does! #MomSky

A Israeli military court will weigh the fate of a 16-year-old Palestinian-American facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly throwing rocks in the West Bank. U.S. lawmakers have urged his release. n.pr/3XjfC4I

NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals.

- Distance & Dragons Order here: books.dominicashen.com/distanceandd... Full first two chapters available on my website: dominicashen.com/stories/stee...

November 2025 Newsletter: Distance & Dragons Reviews Needed! A request, a scale-covered excerpt, and more inside! mailchi.mp/5402c5a1a0a8...