Wilted Iris

Broader media is picking up on a theme that JMart at Politico & me have been harping on for months: Trump doesn’t really do much aside from holding court (usually while sitting down) with WH press.
JMart nails it here with Trump doing nothing on CA referendum:

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Bounty Hunters.

This is beyond barbaric. It’s cowardly, surreal, unbelievable in a product of the times we’re living in.

Actor Jonathan Joss

Statement from Tristan Kern de Gonzales Husband of Jonathan Joss My husband Jonathan Joss and I were involved in a shooting while checking the mail at the site of our former home. That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire. We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done. Throughout that time we were harassed regularly by individuals who made it clear they did not accept our relationship. Much of the harassment was openly homophobic. When we returned to the site to check our mail we discovered the skull of one of our dogs and its harness placed in clear view. This caused both of us severe emotional distress. We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw. While we were doing this a man approached us. He started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired. Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life. Jonathan is my husband. He gave me more love in our time together than most people ever get. We were newlyweds. We picked Valentines Day. We were in the process of looking for a trailer and planning our future. He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other

Jonathan Joss was the victim of a violent, homophobic hate crime. This is why we have Pride Month and why we’ll only get louder and prouder. RIP Jonathan Joss

Trump Rescinds Biden Policy Requiring Hospitals to Provide Emergency Abortions At issue is how to interpret a federal law barring hospitals from turning away poor or uninsured patients.

The president of the United States wants women dead - en masse

And, apparently they have forgotten how to filibuster. 😖

Pls baby Jesus, let it be so (mental decline)

Ugh!

It’s turned out wonderful. It’s so gratifying to wipe off-wax (paint) on

Pathetic as well as true.

Lovely!

Oh yeah! Consumerism in this country is about to get a spanking. Hey, I like that saying, think I’ll reuse it.

These are lovely!

Want to join me for this May Day Strong event?

GO-JESS!

Hopefully, some child will scratch it (Albers) and you can sue for millions. I love this piece, all jokes aside.

@artgirlraven.bsky.social
Looking good Ms Raven!

Just because you stand out doesn’t mean you don’t belong. Happy #NationalUnicornDay to all the beautifully unique souls out there! 🦄

Sometimes you just wanna stay in your sleeping bag #caturday #catsofbluesky

I have no clue what I’m doing.

Darcy’s kitty “Dex”. Thought you would love him as your first post.

@kimwm.bsky.social

Laughing in the Face of ‘Overwhelming Malice’ If desperate times call for desperate measures, then dark times call for dark jokes.

If desperate times call for desperate measures, then dark times call for dark jokes.

@dgraham.bsky.social describes the value of humor in an autocracy:

Andry José Hernández Romero

Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.

No one has heard from you in 43 days.

As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.

Looks as if they are playing a lullaby, lights out soon I hope.