The outpouring of support from readers & colleagues is overwhelming. I can't imagine them coming together like this for a "problematic" trans woman even five years ago. If you want to help me make up the lost income from comics work, you can subscribe to my Patreon. www.patreon.com/c/scumbeliev...

Gonna write some brief troll mitigation tips for you all because like any successful, happy woman on the internet, i’ve had ‘em Tips break down into two main areas: 1. Defensive tactics: how not to make it easy for them 2. Offensive tactics: fuck ‘em up 🧵:

Rest in piss, Charlie Kirk

If you want to support an author with great taste and the ability to speak truth to power so well that it took a massive corporation just a few hours to sever all ties with her, maybe support Gretchen Felker-Martin: She does real good reviews of TV and movies too. www.patreon.com/scumbelievable

Do your mental health a favor and turn this on for today. You really don't want to watch this. It is awful.

"Dozens of domestic cats, including nearly 70 this year, have been infected with H5N1, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department. Many of the animals became infected after consuming raw milk or raw pet food contaminated with the virus."

New "How to Report ICE" zines up today for free printable download! California (by county/area) Chicago Colorado DC Metro Area (DMV) Massachusetts North Carolina Triangle Area NYC Philly Pittsburgh Portland, OR St. Louis Metro Area Washington State Please share! drive.google.com/drive/folder...

If you didn't get the updated vaccine last year, you live in the US, and you're under 65 and not high-risk: now's the time to get your shot. It's free with most insurance.

because they don't tell you in the head or sub-head: the brand is DermaRite. there are specific products & batch numbers in the article

I used to do this. JDI is inviting folks to write holiday cards to incarcerated people. It's simple: you sign up and they send you cards to write: justdetention.org/woh/ - perfect for people who are homebound.

👬 We've passed $11,000 for Queer Games Bundle's over 300 developers and artists. For less than the price of an AAA game (or just $10+!), check out over 600 games, stories, TTRPGs, assets, and more, and materially support the queer artists who make them. We can change lives together. itch.io/b/3062

Two million people are being threatened with forced starvation in #Palestine, as the US government continues to support ongoing ethnic-cleansing. We've created a list of on-the-ground mutual aid groups in #Gaza that you can support, amplify, and follow. itsgoingdown.org/your-guide-o...

To everyone who wants Visa and Mastercard to stop screwing with our platforms: This thread contains everything you need to fight back! - A script - Form links - Email addresses - Phone numbers - Petitions - and more! Let's flood these fuckers with complaints until they get the message!

Substitute "democracy" for "rule"

Man, why do so many regular people follow Vance on here? Reporters kind of have an excuse cuz Vance skeeting is technically "newsworthy" but why does anyone else need to know the moment it happens? Block that couch-fucking troll.

Heat exhaustion is dangerous. Heat stroke can be deadly. Please remember, you cannot hydrate your way out of heat illness. Take frequent rest breaks with your whole body in shade. Heat kills! Especially if doing physically demanding work in high temperatures. #WeFeedYou #CALOR

Since the link on the article is dead for Slate’s animated video representation of what the drowning response looks like, here’s a copy hosted on Youtube: youtu.be/YL9wb4tUlhI

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...

Direct funds to families to help them access care southernequality.app.neoncrm.com/forms/37

The man who was killed by 50501 Utah's "peacekeepers" is Afa Ah Loo, an acclaimed fashion designer. He was the only Sāmoan contestant on Project Runway. A fundraiser for his family is here: www.gofundme.com/f/help-laura...

statement from the WestLos Rapid Response Network re: rumors of nannies kidnapped at the park: Please rely on updates from community groups on the ground. Sometimes things spread like wildfire & it’s tough to control the misinfo Always remember to ask- where did they hear this? & how do they know?

Seven Steps to Stop ICE crimethinc.com/zines/seven-... This flier outlines seven projects that you can undertake with your community to build a combative movement capable of resisting the violent attacks of ICE and other federal mercenaries. Please print and distribute!

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. www.wired.com/story/how-to...

DO NOT DO THIS sitting down in the middle of a riot (or protest) is fucking dangerous if the cops are using their less-lethal correctly, then your head is now where body shots should be you are at risk of being trampled to death by the crowd you are at risk of being trampled to death by a horse

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Dealing with law enforcement can be stressful, so it’s important to know your rights before you’re face-to-face with ICE agents. While there’s never any guarantee that law enforcement officers will follow the law, here’s what they can and can’t legally do to you and what you can legally demand. ⤵️

a way to help LA

Another world is possible if we fight for it.

Solidarity protests with Los Angeles for tomorrow (Mon, Jun 9th): • Chicago: 9:00am • Los Angeles: 11:00am • Seattle: 11am • Boston: 1:30pm • Raleigh: 2:00pm • Atlanta: 2:00pm • Charlotte: 2:00 PM • Sacramento: 4:00 PM • Asheville: 6:00pm Check link for updates and locations

some resources for protestors A demonstrator's guide to understanding riot munitions and how to defend against them crimethinc.com/2021/01/04/a...

Every person on Bluesky should know: * Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever * Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies * Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured * Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic www.404media.co/the-200-site...

ER doctor here! Please seek medical attention (go to the ER) if you are hit in the head with a ballistic. “Less lethal” weapons kill people all the time, in addition to causing permanent disabilities. If you don’t feel safe disclosing that you were protesting just say you were hit in the head, etc

Tear gas is a chemical weapon and an abortifacient banned by the Geneva Protocol. If soldiers used it against armed combatants, they could be prosecuted for war crimes. www.scientificamerican.com/article/poli... (from 2022)

Here's how you can support Los Angeles immigrant communities and protesters during these ICE raids and police crackdowns.

In the midst of everything in LA, all I hope is we don’t see people trying to identify “bad actors” again, only for them to turn out to be relatives of people ICE has taken

ZERO photos of people's faces. DO NOT put targets on people's backs.

A street medic handbook for all who might be out and about during these troubling times. mutualaiddisasterrelief.org/wp-content/u...

Didn’t expect this from Scientific American but here we are. (Article from 2020 but everything still relevant including COVID precautions)

This photo was taken in 2020 by Tommy Oliver. This account lies for fake clout. variety.com/2020/biz/new...

Happy #wildfire #smoke season to all those who observe. Fun fact, PM2.5 are particles so tiny they seep into your blood through your lung alveoli. These particles then oxidize the inside of your blood vessels causing all sorts of damage. Wildfire smoke is a major source of heart attacks and stroke.

sigh. you might want this

Whenever folks bring up the history of cops and government officials undercutting protest movements and escalating police response via duplicitous action, there is inevitably a chorus of disbelievers. Well, this is as as clear and current as it gets.

Please share far and wide. ICE thrives in darkness. A spotlight on Kelvin could potentially halt his deportation.

please, cis friends, call yr senators. this is very very important. 11th hr stuff

hi, cis folks! if you’re calling democratic reps about the maga murder budget, you should *specifically mention* it’s unacceptable to pass a bill blocking funding for lifesaving transition care FOR TRANS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. if you want to stand with trans people, this is a big moment. 🧵 reps.fyi

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