uspol, hope, long read
In the spirit of this, I'm going to reach out to the head of HR who, 8 years ago, showed me empathy during a corporate coup where I then-worked. I think we all need to hear at this time that (1) even the small acts of rebellion matter and (2) people do remember them.
uspol, hope, long read
For folks that are feeling low or scared tonight, or feeling that what they're doing isn't enough, doesn't matter, or that nothing will change, this is a long but valuable read: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/07/trumps-collaborators/612250/
uspol, some good news, birdsite link, swearing
Steve King has been primaried. Don't let the door hit you on the way out, you racist shitstain: https://twitter.com/Redistrict/status/1268013341773041667
CALLS NEEDED! LEAVE MESSAGES! Seattle/King County, protesters held unconstitutionally, phone numbers and script
via this tweet: https://twitter.com/daeshikjr/status/1267930698603655170
further down the thread, this tweet: https://twitter.com/arthoeheidi/status/1267962988842979328
Judge Rogers: (206) 477-1597
King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg: (206) 477-1200
King County Executive Dow Constantine: (206) 263-9600 (unable to verify this number, when called it says to leave a message for "Mullet Venus"?)
script:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I am a resident of [CITY] in King County. I am calling to demand the immediate release of those currently detained in King County Jail and the Kent Regional Justice Center awaiting court proceedings. They have been deprived of their constitutional right to appear before a judge and seek their release, and face increased risk of contacting COVID-19 while in jail. I am calling on [JUDGE ROGERS/ATTORNEY SATTERBERG/EXECUTIVE CONSTANTINE] to do the right thing, and do everything in his power to release these individuals immediately.
uspol action
Justin Amash has put forward an "Ending Qualified Immunity Act" and I've called my rep about it.
studies on reducing police violence, birdsite link
I know it seems trite to be researching this when folks are in the streets. Beyond saving lives in the immediate, we need reforms to be fighting for, too.
studies on reducing police violence, birdsite link
Called my rep to ask them to sponsor a bill removing QI in the meantime. Also thanked them for taking a stand against crazy man's military action today (rep is ranking member of the armed services committee).
studies on reducing police violence, birdsite link
I'm outside of my expertise here, but this seems like a good survey of reforms to ask for after the removal of qualified immunity: https://twitter.com/samswey/status/1180655701271732224
suggestive furry art
i keep drawing my sona with bright pink backgrounds but i cant help if pink and gold go really well together
psa, Masto admin, birdsite link
Hey Masto admins: heads up that 4chan is planning a multi-site targeted harassment and misinformation campaign on social media targeting LGBTQ+ communities: https://twitter.com/dr_jfprice/status/1265658344133591041
Resources that suspicious accounts are using are listed in the thread.
colors3d, switch release, kickstarter link
The simple art application I've been using since forever is getting a Switch release with a stylus, should anyone be interested:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/colorslive/paint-on-switch
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