My brain’s not well at all today-depression, but I made this photo to try to lift my dark thoughts & have hidden a tiny owl in it. If you find it &/or your brain likes this image maybe let me know below? Connecting with other humans is another way to lift very low mood 🌿

My mental health declined pretty badly last wk but some of you asked for more photos like the hunt-the-tiny-owl one I made & I wanted to try to make an advent calendar so:some lovely things that fell off trees & this time a tiny deer stag to find. Do let me know if you enjoy this & I'll make more 🦌

I make lovely things out of silver reclaimed from old electrical devices-I cast real flowers in said silver & sculpt teeny wearable versions of birds eg.wrens.My necklaces make smashing presents but take a while to make so order before tmrw eve if you'd like one in time for🌲 (also pls RT tysm x) 👇🌿

Worth a watch. Lovely.

#HandsOff Columbia, SC State House.

CAN I GET 70 MILLION REPOSTS ON THIS? Send this message across America! Let's go for it!

Here is one weird form of public participation this tax season: If you can, use Direct File, the free IRS software to enable you to report your taxes. The more people that use it, and report good experiences, the harder it will be for DOGE to later remove it. apnews.com/article/dire...

This should be the democrat theme

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Hakeem Jeffries is 💯correct.... #ProudBlue #ResistanceUnited #LiveBlue

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Vaccines work.

REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!

Remember that a mask does more than protect against covid. A well fitted respirator will also keep you safe from flu, measles, TB and other airborne viruses. It will keep those around you safe if you’re sick. It’s an easy way to demonstrate community care and solidarity.

I just submitted an amendment to the GOP's budget rip off that would protect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from being dismantled. The CFPB has brought back $21 billion for consumers, with a budget of just $825 million. That's a pretty good return on investment.

Extending No Buy January!

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social this is a grand idea

The ABA supports the rule of law. Read full message: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

You wouldn't dismantle the agency that protects consumers for corporate abuse and scams unless you wanted your rich buddies to be able to abuse and scam consumers.

This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen. Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !” globalnews.ca/news/9793403...

Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$: 🏈Purchased HIV treatment from U.S. pharma companies to keep 1M pp alive for 1 year. Tell Congress to youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid and #standwithUSAID

So very true indeed 👇

Members of Congress going into the US Agency for International Development!

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This is a national emergency:

If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org

Musk, Trump & Our Money Trump ousted a top Treasury official for blocking Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team access to the system that pays Social Security, Medicare, tax refunds, and federal contracts. They’re not just coming for government waste—they’re coming for our money.

This is a hostile takeover of the federal government by a private citizen of unlimited means with no restrictions and no transparency. Welcome to the Deep State www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...

BREAKING: Federal judge in Rhode Island formall blocks the Trump spending freeze, saying the actions likely "violate the Constitution and statutes of the United states." Judge cites @PressSec statement as primary cause for concern: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

@senatedemocrats.bsky.social @chuckschumer.com @housedemocrats.bsky.social WTAF??

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Halting the federal funds headed to our communities hurts us all. This means money for disaster relief, fire departments, child care, food assistance, farms and so much more. Not only is this devastating for EVERY state, it's an unconstitutional power grab.

I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service. “Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.

Sharing an opportunity for rising sophomore and junior students at any college in South Carolina who are interested in **rural health.** Important: a $2500 stipend for each participant. The application will close on January 31. #PowerOfRuralCats sccrph.submittable.com/submit/30667...

Three Reasons Why Oligarchs Love Tariffs #ABlueView Oligarchs across the world love tariffs because they: 1) allow them to raise their company's prices w/out fear of competition & the increased cost of imported products has no material impact on them.

Here is an important resource.

Don’t participate in dehumanizing people. It’s wrong.

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT Together with Civic Sundays, I will be leading a zoom on an exciting new anti-disinformation action, inspired by @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @marcelias.bsky.social. If you have a pulse, you can do this. Space is limited. Please share widely! www.mobilize.us/civicsundays...

He's absolutely right. It's a digital Ponzi Scheme.