Lisa and Sometimes Kean

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I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.

I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.

But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.

After yesterday's election, I'm more certain than ever that too many Houstonians have tuned out. We've traded civic duty for social-media rants, and the sense of community that bonded us feels like a relic. Yet when disasters strike, when hurricanes rip through our communities and flood our homes, Houston rallies. People wade through floodwaters to rescue strangers, pets, neighbors and anyone in need. We come alive when tragedy hits home.

So why can't we summon the same urgency when the storm is political, not natural? In the historic 18th Congressional District, home to more than 825,000 residents, just 76,084 voted on Tuesday to choose a successor for U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March. At several near-empty polling sites, volunteers told me they were disappointed. "Too much at stake not to vote," one said. The race is now headed to a runoff between Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards, according to preliminary election results. Houstonians offered many reasons for sitting out Tuesday's election, as evidenced by a Houston Chronicle video on social media. One person said he lacked the information to vote and wasn't prepared. Another didn't know it was voting day, then another said he was too overwhelmed by the current state of the nation to cast a ballot.

Today's @houstonchronicle.com piece unironically lamenting Houston's low voter turnout & low voter information, brought to you by the exact people paywalling their voter guide when they could simply give Houstonians free access to basic info about what's on the ballot & when

YouTube video by Associated Press Chicago day care teacher arrested by ICE agents at preschool

You have no idea how deep the pain is going here. No fucking idea.

Today, a documented teacher was pulled out of a daycare by masked goons and slammed into a car in front of parents and children. She had working papers and the school had an I-9 and the agents didn't care. 1/

@governor.ca.gov Governor Newsom, given the abject failure of GOP transphobia tonight to get them absolutely any success whatsoever with voters, will you be reconsidering your policy of throwing transgender Californians under the bus to further your political ambitions?

Damn, even the cat voting?

I wanted to offer my thoughts, as a climate scientist, on the widely discussed memo published by Bill Gates in late October 2025. While I actually do agree with some of the specific points made therein regarding the urgent global need to accelerate efforts to reduce global poverty and improve human Thoughts from a climate scientist on the Bill Gates climate memo

I just recorded a short video--essentially an updated version of my social media threads--on the Bill Gates climate memo. Despite agreeing with some points therein, I still think its framing is fundamentally flawed and thus also its key conclusions.

Nothing to see just queer people doing the goddess’ work.

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In this time of racial division and threats to our nation's core values, voting Yes on Prop 50 is critical to farm workers and our communities. Be the voice for those who need it the most. #YesOnProp50

from people magazine Donald Trump Confuses Dementia Screening for 'Very Hard' IQ Test as He Brags About Results The president predicted that Democratic Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could not perform as well as he did in a cognitive exam By Greta Bjornson | Updated on October 28, 2025 10:24AM EDT

from people magazine Donald Trump Hosts Great Gatsby-Themed Halloween Party as 42 Million Americans Brace for SNAP Benefits to Expire The president hosted the Roaring '20s bash at Mar-a-Lago on Oct. 31 amid the ongoing government shutdown By Bailey Richards Published on November 1, 2025 06:19PM EDT

someone invited people magazine to the kitchen and they brought their own knives

2:27 Rep. Torres: "Unfortunately it is difficult to believe anything that comes out of them, because time and time again they have failed to provide true information."

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Workers harvesting marigolds

Farmworkers in Oxnard, CA are harvesting marigolds just in time for #DiaDeLosMuertos. The marigold is sometimes called Flor de Muerto (“Flower of the Dead”). These flowers are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings and ensure eternal peace.

This Dia de Los Muertos we celebrate and honor those who have died fighting for our rights. Join us in celebrating them by putting them on your ofrenda and remembering their efforts. #DiaDeLosMuertos

A nearly complete ofrenda for Dia de Muertos.

Well, there we are now. Technically, not an entirely proper ofrenda, but the intention is pure. Tomorrow evening I'll make some tasty cornbread, and share it with Dad, and John's parents.

Monkey Escape In Mississippi Gives Look into Animal Research The recent escape of several research monkeys is the latest glimpse into the secretive industry of animal research.

The recent escape of several research monkeys after the truck carrying them overturned on a Mississippi interstate is the latest glimpse into the secretive industry of animal research and the processes that allow key details of what happened to be kept from the public.

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A fireplace mantle decorated with marigold and monarch butterfly garlands, and a Catrina. More items will be added to create an ofrenda for Dia de Muertos.

Starting the ofrenda.

I'm the family history keeper. My cousin's son calls me Auntie. I do not correct him, because it's an honor.

if the government was actually shut down they would stop taking your taxes

federal student debt would stop accruing interest

Argentina wouldn’t get a $40Bn bailout

Israel wouldn’t keep getting shipments of bombs

and we wouldn’t blow up fishing boats

but it’s not shut down at all.

as a recovering alcoholic I find it offensive that people are saying "well he got the nazi skull while he was drunk" okay and? I got blackout drunk and did stupid shit tons of times and I never woke up with a nazi tattoo

SEE PISTACHIO WARS IN A THEATER The day of judgment is upon California’s most notorious water baron family.

Woo-hoo! Just two more weeks 'til the pre-release! Get ready to eat the rich!

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Many people are outraged that Trump is demolishing part of the White House. But of course Trump can't do it without help. It's ACECO LLC of Silver Spring MD ("full-service demolition") that is tearing down the People's House. You can call them and let them know how you feel. 1/

What a beautiful day for a protest.

Sign the petition: Save our National Parks 🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them:

🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them: 38d.gs/rezg

No Kings, with Mom, City of Orange, California. Invigorating.

Encouraging thread.

I’ve seen just one counter-protester at No Kings San Diego. He’s got a Trump 2024 flag and this guy has been following him around for probably an hour playing Benny Hill and circus music.

The Obama Hope poster, but it's a frog and it says "Hop"

I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.

Windmill workers call on consumers to #BoycottWindmillMushrooms by signing and sharing the petition today! act.seiu.org/a/windmill_i...