Grieving is universal – it's not unique to humans. In fact, Dr. Jane was one of the first to document mourning in wild chimpanzees. Her observations transformed how the world understood animals – she showed they also experience connection, love, and loss. Photo: Fernando Turmo / Michael Neugebauer

Remember this from history, #FascistGOP? Oh, right, “history” is too woke for you. 🙄

Hey, y’all. Now those of us at the bottom can’t even afford cars. With no public transit system in place for most communities. Good luck, fellow USians! I’ll never have a new car again. We’ll be like Cuba. Just slapping together old jalopies. finance.yahoo.com/news/sticker...

As a U.S. citizen, I’d be too embarrassed to travel abroad right, were I to have the money, which I don’t. I can only imagine the revulsion other countries must have for us, watching the horror going on perpetrated by our DULY ELECTED GOVERNMENT. It’s fucking shameful. And disgusting. 😔💔🇺🇸

I am so disgusted w/ the “jokes” about Ivanka Trump being SA’d by her POS father. Do I like Ivanka? No. Does anyone deserve to be SA’d by a family member? NO! As a survivor of family SA, I find the “glee” of people on here about this issue disgusting & disturbing. No one deserves this. Ever. 😔

hahaha... yes!

The rest of us are immigrants, don’t ever forget that We honor our native Americans and the vast contributions they’ve made

Vaccines are safe and effective. Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support. When you want information, ask your doctor. It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

One of my fave things about living in Portland is living next to the Willamette River & hearing the boat clarions in the evening. I always have my bedroom window open, so I hear them every morning & evening, but I especially love them in the night. It’s a mournful sound, preparing me for dreams.😴

I’d like to call out Kristi, Connie, Bonnie, Stacie, Alyssa, Jon, Morgan, Eli, & all other family members who have turned their backs on their family member w/ terminal cancer. I’ve known you ALL for 15 years. Most of you have been unkind, so I’m not that surprised. Some day, you will regret this.🌏✌️

There’s something wrong w/ a fam who rejects their fam member when he has terminal cancer. And, yes, this is a true story. My good friend’s fam have asked him to move out w/ no support. I’ve known them for 15 years. Never could like them, but never thought they’d be this cruel. Yet, here we are.😬

Yep. ‘Nuff said.

This just cannot be true. Such an acting genius. One of a kind. 💔😢

As I think about my sweet friend, Wes, & his battle w/ terminal cancer, I’ve also been thinking about our sweet girl, Ittynell. She was our precious kitty for 14 years. She will greet Wes in the Summerland. #ChasingChipmunks #Sweetgurl 🐈‍⬛💔

This is the 🔥burning🔥 of Portland!!! A bunch of inflatables & furries burning the ICE Agents, that is! 😂 Nothing going down in Portland except a Party! Whoo hoo!!! 🌏✌️

I just spoke w/ Wes on the phone. Not only does he not have insurance, he doesn’t have a lot of family support, either. So, as his friend, I’m trying to step up long distance. If you can help, even the smallest amount, it would mean the world to us. 🌏✌️ gofund.me/4b87b42c9

Beware the dryer monster! Geordie has found his new favorite spot. #Weirdo 😂🐈‍⬛💙 #CatsOfBluesky

Trump's Lies vs. Portland's Reality

Of course Trump hates the United States. His black, shriveled soul hates everything except money & power.

A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.

Geordie’s hangin’ out w/ me on this Happy Friyay afternoon! He may have gotten a dose of CBD oil. 🤫 Notice his polydactyl toe beans. #HemingwayCat 💙🐈‍⬛🐾 #CatsOfBluesky

Yes! No one person should have that much wealth. It’s more than anyone, including heirs, can ever spend. Greed of this nature is heinous, especially when so many are suffering.

That sneaky lil KKK member! All in for Trump & the #FascistGOP. When you got the #FascistGOP in office, the Ku Klux Klan ain’t far behind.

Antifa=antifascists. Every Revolutionary soldier was ANTIFA. Every Union soldier in the Civil War was ANTIFA. Every WWII veteran was ANTIFA. Every Vietnam vet is ANTIFA. Every anti-Trump Regime person is ANTIFA. Being Anti-fascist doesn’t make one a terrorist. It makes one an American Patriot! ❤️🇺🇸🌏✌️

I got to speak w/ Wes tonight, my very good friend who has stage 4 terminal cancer, for nearly 3 hours. I consider him my 4th kid. He was my son’s partner for 12 years, & over that time, we’ve lived together for about 8 years. He’s such a special person. I’m honored to know him. 💔😘

Just as a reminder - human beings are not illegal. Behavior can be illegal, though. And the behavior of many ICE Agents is, indeed, illegal. Remember this. There will come a time when MAGA is not in charge, & you, ICE Agent, will be charged for YOUR illegal behavior. Chew. On. That. 💔🇺🇸🌏✌️

This is my very good friend & my son’s ex-partner of 12 years. He has stage 4 terminal cancer at 37 yo with no insurance. If you can help out, I would really appreciate it! We’re trying to get him some palliative care. 💔💙🌏✌️

I just heard several helicopters flying over my condo in Portland, OR. Is ICE going to rappel into some apartment building tonight to roust people out of their beds? Also, my son saw about 30 unmarked federal vehicles leaving the underground garage of the federal building in downtown PDX today.😳

This is the “protest” in Portland, OR in front of the ICE facility. Dang! Those dancing Furries are SUPER intimidating! “Must call in US Gestapo to shut it down! GRRR!” Said no one ever. Until the #TrumpMafia.

I keep wondering…where do WE as US citizens go when we are refugees from OUR totalitarian state? We can’t go south b/c who THERE would welcome us after what we’ve done? And north? Would Canada consider refugee status for fleeing US citizens? Why would they bother? We have NOWHERE to go. Literally.🌏✌️

This? I call it an invasion of the body snatchers. Maybe a civil war. Smells like Tiananmen Square. The #TrumpMafia likes the smell of napalm in Chicago. Coming soon to a city near you. 💔🇺🇸🌏✌️

I live in Portland. No problem here. Just the usual crunchy, vegan, Birkenstock-wearing hippies walking their dogs. No burning buildings. I did see a gay couple jogging while pushing strollers w/ their toddlers inside. That was pretty interesting. I only run if I’m being chased by ICE Agents. 🏳️‍🌈🌏✌️🏳️‍⚧️

What’s more, the domestic terrorism that does exist in the U.S. is overwhelmingly right wing & has been for decades. How many left wing militias can you name? Now, how many right wing militias can you name? • The Oath Keepers • The Bugaloo Boys • The 3 Percenters • The Proud Boys Shall I continue?

Jane Goodall was one reason I decided to become an anthropologist. 💙🦍🦧🐒❤️ #RIPJaneGoodall

This is Geordie. We adopted him in August 2024. He’s polydactyl (murder mittens) & has the most gregarious personality! Non-stop energy & curiosity w/ this one. He must supervise all dishwashing, grocery unloading & bath-taking. His favorite toy is your hand. ❤️🐈‍⬛ #CatsOfBluesky

This is Apollo whom we adopted in April of this year. He is the sweetest boy & generally well-behaved. His aka is Fatty Lumpkin. Food is his aim in life; sleep is a distant second. He does love to cuddle, especially at 4 am. His favorite toy is anything w/ feathers! 💙🐈 #CatsOfBluesky

Geordie & Apollo sure know what to do w/ a lazy Sunday afternoon. #Catnapping #CatsOfBluesky 💤🐈‍⬛🐈💙❤️

I find a distinct note of privilege amongst posters on @Bluesky I realize I’m dealing w/ mostly Dems/Liberals/Progressives here. So, they tend to be a bit more elite/privileged. But, DANG, how annoying their privilege is! The level of ignorance of what normal people live through is astounding.

I’m currently watching a cooking competition w/ a vegan theme. One of the chefs is quite good at making veggies taste like meat, which is good, I guess. My issue? They sure don’t fill you up like meat. I could NEVER go vegan/vegetarian. I would have to eat all damn day. Who has the time for that? 🤷‍♀️

uh huh... pardoned by the orange one to do his bidding...

This is both chilling & real. What kind of country have we become to let THIS happen? #LiberateAmericaNow

This is bullshyte. Burning the flag is protected by the 1st A. according to SCOTUS decision in Texas vs. Johnson in 1989. It’s protected free speech. #DementiaDon cannot just declare new law by Executive Order. #NoKingsSince1776

I say let Kristi use a Depends like her Golden Calf God does. When you threaten the locals, don’t be surprised when they don’t offer hospitality. #Karma is a bitch. 😂🖕🌏✌️