Zoë Van Nostrand

Respiratory Illness and the Greater Ithaca Area, January 1st • 14850 Flu case counts are well ahead of last year, while local and state COVID case counts fell somewhat from last week. We don’t have recent RSV data, but COVID wastewater data is back at least through mid...

Respiratory Illness and the Greater Ithaca Area, January 1st. Flu case counts are well ahead of last year. www.14850.com/010144208-re...

A World War II poster from 1941 shows Bigotry trying to dismantle the four pillars of democracy from within: Liberty, Unity, Justice, and most importantly, Equality. Our grandparents sacrificed everything to defend these pillars. How do we act today?

My queen also has a black cat 🐈‍⬛ 👑💫

And what about a trans person who changed their name? What documents will they have to show? Or, more likely, is the plan here to root out trans people & deny them the right to vote? Or worse? I think we can see where this is headed.

Always appreciate street art with a message. #ceasefire

We had a great time meeting our fellow citizens! Lots of new friends made. The DOUGH boy and grrrl army was out in force today!

Sketch about "crow mode," where one gathers useless trinkets for fun.

Just some crow things.

a man is yelling at a woman and says `` we 're back '' . Alt: Zoolander yells "we 're back!'' and then he and Hansel jump and kick their heels in excitement.

This week we are back again, with another Honk and Wave!
This Wednesday, 5-6pm
West Clinton Street & South Meadow Street
Ithaca, NY 14850

Hands off Free Speech, Education, and Immigrants!

Sign up here:
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

Just a small glimpse of the many creative and meaningful signs at today’s @tompkindivisible.bsky.social rally! I didn’t get a chance to photograph everyone’s, but the energy and messages were all incredible!

Parents of toddlers and preschoolers everywhere know that Zelensky was the adult in that conversation

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For those people wondering where to get fabric and yarn with the Joann closures, a few suggestions:
-local knitting/crafting groups (check your local library)
-thrift stores
-garage and yard sales
-flea markets
-local Buy Nothing and swap groups
-local theater departments
-fiber festivals and fairs

Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them WASHINGTON—With the elected officials trying their hardest not to move a muscle, reports confirmed Monday that top Democratic leaders in Congress were standing real still in hopes that the American pe...

Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them

Next Sunday, Feb. 23rd! For all my friends in and around Ithaca, NY and Tompkins County, we need you, your family and your friends to sign up and attend our first meeting of Indivisible Tompkins!

I have friends who are genuinely confused when I point out to them that being politically engaged is a luxury item lots of folks don't invest time or money into. They don't think deeply about politics until and unless it directly affects them. It's an alien thought (and I get it!), but it's true.

Sure would be bad if this went away!!

Does anyone know of a great self-assessment tool for folks to use that explores their own mutual aid skills, knowledge and resources?

I've found one or two, but not quite what I'm looking for. Checking around so I don't reinvent the wheel.

#MutualAid #Community #CommunityCare

Yea...this is one of those times when, if leaders are going to speak up, they need to differentiate their communication strategy by audience.

Internally (students, faculty, staff, alumni), effects on the university matters.

Externally, focus on the bigger picture.

One message will not fit all.

Anyone remember in college during finals there was always that one kid who sent out a mass email inviting everyone to come outside at a specific time and just scream? To release your frustration and whatever.

So when’s that happening?
#currentevents

New AG Pam Bondi bans federal funds from heading to 'Sanctuary Cities‘ on first day Bondi issued a slew of directives on her first day in office

Ithaca - this includes us.

And when I say “US”- I mean our whole community. Folks who grew up here, moved here later in life, resettled, immigrated, and have chosen our vibrant little corner of the world to call home.

#ithacaiswelcoming #ithacawelcomesyou

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

I know we can’t run around on fire every time Trump says something but he appears to have just announced the new US policy on Gaza which is to take ownership of it, ethnically cleanse it of the 1.8 million Palestinians there and maintain a long term ownership stake as it’s “developed.”

Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky

Happy Black History Month! This month, we celebrate the trailblazers, the change-makers, and the everyday heroes who have shaped our communities and continue to inspire future generations. Let’s honor their legacies by learning, uplifting, and advocating for a more just and equitable future.

Spaces are limited so please call the @trumansburglibrary to register! Many thanks to @sustainflx for funding my micro-grant proposal and making these programs possible!

#ithaca #mending

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And not all changes are accessible or functional for different lives and different geographic locations.

Please use my decade plus of learning and experimentation to support you as you pursue these changes for yourself/home/family.

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I have intentionally been practicing this type of purchasing for my food, personal care, garden supplies, cleaning supplies, home goods, and gift giving for over 13 years. There is a LOT of trial and error in finding the products and businesses you like and it’s easy to shift to

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Hey friends if you are feeling like it is becoming necessary for you to shift to #buynothing, #buysustainable, #buylocal, make-your-own, #DIY, or buy from small #BIPOCowned businesses- and it’s feeling a bit overwhelming- PLEASE REACH OUT

A gentle AND firm reminder to not let Disabled people get left behind in the revolution. Mask up. Make accessible what you safely can. Hold space for those whose rest is less so a privilege and more so an involuntary confinement. Disability is intersectional and nondiscriminatory. Forget no[body].