"I'm no Trump fan, but actual, out-loud fascism scares me less than a wealth tax that would've still left me rich beyond the average human being's wildest dreams" is something you couldn't waterboard out of me if I believed it, myself, but hey, go off

It’s #WIPWednesday! 🧶 This is what I’ve been knitting between Fight the Oligarchy rally stops. Oversized Seasons Cardigan by Ozetta. Splurged big-time on the yarn (🫣) but honestly after holding this thing for weeks I’m happy I did. Woolerton Estates in Fluffy. #KnitSky

Our immigration policies should not be wielded as union busting, political cudgels. Or as ways to suppress freedom of speech or assembly.

Made excellent pizza and had a fire pit last night and it was glorious. This spring has been unseasonably warm, and while I know that’s a Really Terrible Sign (tm) for the planet, I’m cherishing these glorious evenings and being able to dine al fresco.

Important content especially for @pinkhairedcyn.bsky.social : digitalpreservation-blog.lib.cam.ac.uk/knitting-thr...

When scholars of authoritarianism and fascism leave U.S. universities because of the deteriorating political situation here, we should really worry.

Don’t mind me breathing like Darth Vader 😅

Having a really hard time enjoying simple pleasures with everything going on right now, but here’s a v little kitty cuteness for the week: Black hat in progress (now finished, not pictured) with kitty helper, and a cute cat on my starbies cup from the other day.

Suggestion: Memorize phone numbers of your three closest contacts — more, if you're able. Recite them every week to stay fresh. Write down your larger trusted contact list, twice. File one with your important papers at home; keep the other offsite with one of those local trusted people.

If you’re going to protest, know your rights.

Went to San Diego last month with the love of my life and it was glorious.

re the previous repost: if they can disappear permanent residents they can disappear citizens

Give this man a prize right now

An appeal to journalists and editors. Calling illegal impoundments “savings” or even “cuts” is journalistic malpractice. This is not time to to shy away from calling things as they are because you are worried about “balance.” Going along with the con that DOGE is about efficiency is unethical.

My new aerial embroidery experiment! I had some little circuit boards I thought resembled buildings and paths and added my stitches and trees in the gaps... and I had to add a car park! I imagine it to be a business park or factory grounds. What do you think? I don't usually do mixed media 😊

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Picked out my next weaving project and I’m feeling the *feminine energy*

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Sleepy Fennec #toebeans #toefeathers

Important cat content. Mabel looks so pleased with herself.