Only $450 needed now! 9 people match our $50 donation, it's done.

With Cid making such good progress & not going back to his colony, he’s taking up the space I had planned to use for Kickstand, which leaves me looking for someone who wants to foster Kicks (or Cid!) He needs someone experienced socializing shy cats, preferably close to Newark, DE.

BOOKSTORES OF THE PLANET EARTH! Or, well, bookstores of mostly North America. We know you took a hit during--well, everything these past few years--and we would like to do what little we can to help! So we are once again doing a PRE-ORDER CAMPAIGN for independent bookstores.

I think it's been over two years since I last made a wooden dice dagger case with individual pockets for seven dice Available now in my online store: ko-fi.com/builtbybittl...

So many spirals, new up this week! Get your spirals here!

Fidget pendants - now available in Slightly Shorter! Just something I am testing out, I will be making more of my usual longer design soon but if people like these, it is a smaller option (These are ~4.5cm instead of 5.5cm+.) oishiny.etsy.com/listing/4520... #Handmade #Fidget #Stim

Just did maths and I would have to sell about 30 spiral pendants to make my goal for rent + laptop. I think I currently have about 15 listed. I’m half "Just give up now, it isn’t happening" and half "Better go find a box set and get wrapping". So... who wants a spiral? oishiny.etsy.com

FINISHED WITH NO DAY TO SPARE! Will be at our @introvertebrates.bsky.social stall at the Lyme Regis #FossilFestival #SciArt #noAI #HumanMade #crosstitch

i hope media executives are taking note of the tens of thousands of people who for several hours on a friday night have stayed glued to livestreams of scaffolding being built just so they could witness his name getting knocked off a building

there are almost 100k people watching just one stream and not a single letter has been removed! it’s after midnight on the east coast! if we must speak the language of the depraved, think of the revenue opportunities with those numbers. the people are salivating for any accountability whatsoever.

🧵[CW: guns & suicide] Some facts about US gun deaths: 1) Every year, 60% of gun deaths in the US are deaths by suicide. 2) Evidence CONSISTENTLY shows: Ready access to a gun *greatly* increases suicide risk. 3) ~18 veterans die by suicide every day; ~13 of them use a firearm. [sources, next]

This. Guns make suicide almost exclusively fatal. The fatality rate for self-harm with guns is near 100%. Guns turn an impulse into an unrecoverable. (Also: Being a minority & using your gun for self-protection mostly means you go to jail.) Please: Listen to the brilliant Gwendolyn Brooks.

A federal judge just ordered the Trump administration to reinstall exhibits and signs relating to slavery ​and climate change that it ⁠had removed from ​parks and monuments nationwide

the ruling regime knows they are losing in ohio, so this is how they are lashing out. you can learn more about what happened and why it matters at handsoffohio.org

yesterday, trump goons raided the offices of the ohio organizing collaborative, a group that’s been doing voter registration for over 20 years. they even showed up at people’s homes. we have to watch out for this shit. it is an outright attack on Black voters, and on all of our freedom to vote

Meanwhile, almost half of Mainers can't make ends meet: truthout.org/articles/nea...

Sign our petition and help fight back against NWS >> www.claytontuckertx.com/screwworm #Texas #ProtectTexas #Screwworm #FamilyFarms

This is exactly why Texans need to take the screwworm threat seriously. What starts with livestock can quickly affect pets, wildlife, and the food supply that families depend on. We need an aggressive response before this becomes a larger crisis.

We will run the next queervc Monday night. If you ever have very specific requests, though, feel free to just message me. The door is always open and I have a lot of sterling.

In 2022, for-profit health insurers paid $10B in compensation to agents and brokers for enrolling individuals into Medicare Advantage plans. My legislation would bar financial perks for agents and brokers and ensure they work with patients to choose the best plan for them.

Washington Nat'l Opera sues the Kennedy Center alleging that the Center STOLE the opera's endowment. WNO had a longterm agreement where KC ran the opera's development back office, and in 2025 KC just ... stopped doing it and seized the funds. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

And it's a final short thread @wingsndnsilver.bsky.social with tonight's local urgent needs, one for transportation that needs matches to our own donation, and one new one for funeral costs:

Since taking office, Ken Paxton has become a multi-millionaire while our pay has stagnated. He owns 11 homes while most Texans can’t afford one. He trades favors with rich donors while blocking overtime pay for workers. Paxton doesn’t serve us — he serves himself.

Here's a link to the shelter if anyone wants to donate or contact them about fostering/adopting their displaced pets ("donate" button is at the bottom right of the page)

Kitten photoshoot! First up is Agatha! She was perfect and let me take excellent photos.

Hello! 👋 I'm hoping to raise money for two Bay Area cat rescues. If you post a screenshot of you donating at least $20, I will answer a style-related question for you. But first, let me tell you about the rescues, why they're worthy of your support, and hopefully get you to adopt a cat. 🧵

The DOJ is now 174 days overdue to release the Epstein files.

You can tell Mamdani what you think about this here: www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

Baltimore’s 51st Pride parade will close streets and limit parking. Here’s what to know.

The verdict is in!

Early voting starts this Saturday! Now’s the time to mobilize. We need to remind all of our neighbors to support our campaign for a more affordable NYC. I'm really counting on your help to get out the vote. Can you sign up now for a volunteer shift? bradlanderforcongress.com/volunteer

Last night, the Animal Protective League shelter in Springfield, IL had the roofs ripped off both of their buildings by a tornado. Thankfully, all animals & staff are safe, but both buildings are a total loss. Fosters for displaced pets & donations needed! www.instagram.com/p/DZcjW9DlHQ...

He's been trying to raise it for months, with zero traction. We just stuck $50 in his PayPal. Can you match us? 20 people, $50 each, he's covered. PayPal addy is: WuTangFresh Would be nice to get back online this evening and find that he's covered.

@vanhollen.senate.gov @govwesmoore.bsky.social @repjohnnyo.bsky.social ICE is taking people off public school property. What happened to the child? www.thebanner.com/education/k-...

New data reveals that New World Screwworm, a severely dangerous flesh-eating maggot, is spreading throughout Texas. This comes months after Ken Paxton supported cutting Screwworm monitoring programs.

@catsofyore.bsky.social any chance you can please boost my local cat cafe? They’re really struggling right now. They need funds to make rent… www.getagato.com

A clip from my recent collab with @underthedesknews.bsky.social On today’s episode of A Hill to Die On we discuss current religious grifters from The Widow Erika Kirk to Donald Trump. #christian #religion #grifters #ahilltodieon #news

bring those kids home! there is literally no reason to detain a child zero anyone who says there is a reason to incarcerate a child is not a safe person anne frank wasn't put to death in a gas chamber she wasn't shot she died of typhus & medical neglect LET THOSE BABIES OUT!

this is how we're actually going to solve the inverted dependency ratio problem. can't have too few workers to support the retired population if all the old people are already dead! bsky.app/profile/john...

I talked to Chris Begley and Amy Edelman about their book, The Emergency Playbook: A Bunker-Free Guide to Disaster Preparation. I believe disaster preparedness can help our movements become larger, stronger & more capable of facing not only climate disasters, but fascist threats as well. Here’s how.

Running sterling on the shop at 3 EST to cover my household's bills while Becky is on medical leave. Taking requests and hope to see you there.

#LosAngeles: We have a chance to replace our #JunglePrimary with #RankedChoiceVoting. On 6/12, Rules Committee members decide whether #RCV moves forward in LA Charter Reform. Email/call your Councilmember + comment here: cityclerk.lacity.org/publiccommen...

ISO teachers and administrators in the following Texas school districts: Beaumont, Connelly, Lake Worth, Fort Worth, and Houston. Considering putting together a SXSWEdu panel about the impact of state takeover on our schools

'Purple Rain' Earth's atmosphere revealed by a Himawari satellite study of water vapor in the infrared, an extended look at the turmoil in the water-filled skies of planet Earth. Each minute covers one day. Each shot covers one month. The 7h15m40s 4K video is not looped. youtu.be/bjvmUL_A20A

⬆️ a script for you to submit for public comment The BIG GREEN BOX if you follow this link that says SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT keep research dollars out of the hands of the oligarchy!