Krystal

Small biz owner here reallly not wanting to pay federal taxes during this admin if they are gonna be cutting the services our communities need. Anyone else feeling the same?

Way too many quotes from the French Revolution seemed to apply to our current situation.

Usually I ask my husband to find the answers to these bedtime questions. Now I’m stuck getting out of the bed 10000x

I can’t sleep without my husband home. Every sound and smell in the house are freaking me out, like the cat is meowing is he throwing up or just wants more food? Damn did the kitchen smell this burnt while I made dinner? This shit stinks. Is the toddler breathing while asleep?

I’ll follow this kid anywhere.

Spread Information not panic When reporting or signal boosting potential threats: provide as much information as possible! S.A.L.U.T.E. Size/Strength "5 to 6 Armed Agitators" Actions/Activity "Harassing random people on the move" Location & Direction "Manhattan, East of Central Park, E 97th St" Uniform/Clothes "Dark Jackets, ballcaps" Time & Date of Observation "8:32 PM June01" Equipment & Weapons "They have Body Armor and Pepper spray" Not a useful tweet: "proudboys spotted" "Where? When? What are they doing? How Many? What are they carrying?" Use your Judgement!

The threat of ICE has tons of people on high alert, the result is claims of ICE seen without firm or specific info people can actually use — & sometimes, no ICE at all.

It’s never “ICE spotted in Queens,” but “4 SUVs labeled DHS seen parked on 57th & 59th in Maspeth at 2:34pm.”

Be specific!

5/ Some have speculated this policy aims to push employees out and make room for “loyalists” instead. Whether intentional or not, the result is clear: experienced workers leaving, and crucial departments at risk of collapse.

4/ And let’s be real: the people most impacted by delays in these services will be the most vulnerable—those relying on Social Security checks to survive, families needing passports, or folks waiting on tax refunds.

3/ This could lead to massive attrition in key departments like Social Security, CDC, and HHS. These agencies are critical for processing Social Security checks, passports, tax returns, and more. If the workforce crumbles, so do these services.

2/ Many federal workers transitioned to telework during the pandemic and relocated away from their duty stations. A forced return to in-person work means they’ll face tough decisions: relocate, quit, or find new jobs closer to home. I know how life-changing a relocation can be—it’s not easy.

My toddler knows people > property. Whether skipping a page with a grumpy cop or reimagining stories, we’re building a foundation. It’s not perfect, but each convo plants seeds of empathy, fairness, & resistance. Small actions now = a big, anti-fascist future later.

Parenting isn’t just about milestones—it’s about raising kids who question harmful systems. From the start, we’ve been a no Paw Patrol household. The first time my toddler saw a toy and said, “We don’t like police,” I knew my work was paying off.

When we embrace diversity—of tactics and play—we build adaptability and resilience. Teach kids (and ourselves) to think critically, work collaboratively, and question injustice. The revolution is messy, creative, and collective. Let’s model it for the next generation.

We need strategies that work together, not against each other. Respect others’ methods as long as they don’t harm those on our side. Flexibility, creativity, and solidarity are how we build stronger movements. Kids know this instinctively through diverse play. Why don’t we? 🧵

Diversity of tactics means recognizing that no single approach—like voting—can solve systemic problems alone. Direct action, mutual aid, organizing, advocacy, art, and community building all play essential roles. Policing others’ tactics only weakens the movement. 🧵

Getting my nails done for the first time in a decade before lacing up my boots. ‘Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise.’ Mask up, ditch the phone, and let’s fight together, teaching the next generation to rise stronger. (Les Mis is my comfort movie in times like this.)

The patriarchy really did a number on care work, huh? My job as an in-home daycare provider is often seen as “easy” or just glorified babysitting. Society has pushed us to prove our worth with academics for toddlers and infants, even though we know play-based learning is what they really need.

I’d love to see something like this for childcare—more support, better wages, and worker ownership could totally transform the industry for the better! It’s time we recognize the value of childcare and provide workers with the respect and resources they deserve.

I wish we had something like that in the US. It’d totally shift the game, especially for childcare. More community, less corporate greed. Workers and families having a voice, that’s the dream.

8/ It starts with recognizing that caregiving is not just “help” – it’s vital, essential work. Every parent who relies on in-home care or daycare should be advocating for better conditions, wages, and respect for those who provide it. We’re not just watching kids – we’re shaping the future.

7/ The system is set up to exploit workers, especially those in caregiving roles. But we have the power to change that. We need to demand better wages, better conditions, and more respect for the people who care for our children, our elders, and our communities.

6/ It’s simple: people who dedicate their time and energy to nurturing others should not be scraping by. These jobs should be paid fairly, with benefits, and treated with the respect they deserve. We need to fight for workers in care fields, or the system will keep failing us all.

5/ Childcare, eldercare, healthcare—these are all industries rooted in care and nurturing. Why aren’t the people doing this work treated with the respect and pay they deserve? These industries should be worker-owned, with wages that reflect the labor and love we pour into what we do.

4/ As a small in-home provider, I’m not just babysitting; I’m creating a space for learning, growth, and care. Yet, society still sees it as “just a job” because it involves caring for kids. If we really want to support families, we need to treat childcare like the essential work it is.

3/ The truth is, childcare should be valued just like any other important work. We deserve fair pay, respect, and benefits—just like healthcare workers or teachers. But instead, we’re undervalued and overworked. It’s time to recognize that nurturing the next generation is real labor.

2/ As an in-home daycare provider, I chose this path to care for my child while still being able to work. But here’s the thing: the work we do isn’t just “babysitting.” It’s vital, it’s nurturing, and it shapes the future. It’s time we stop pretending like it’s anything less than essential.

1/ All work rooted in care and nurturing—whether it’s childcare, elderly care, or healthcare—should be valued, supported, and fairly compensated. These industries are the backbone of society, and yet, the people doing this essential work are often the most underpaid and overlooked🧵

9/We need to keep the momentum going - local communities, cities, counties, and states can make a real difference in funding and supporting childcare. It’s the kind of action we need before federal funding gets cut and everything goes back to square one. Let’s fight for our communities!

8/We’re seeing some movement at the state level, but we need more. States like Oregon have started initiatives like Preschool for All, which is a step in the right direction. But let’s be real—these are baby steps, and we need to keep pushing to support families and providers. Time is ticking!

7/The reality is that these large corporations and CEOs have built an unsustainable model that focuses on profits, not people. Small, in-home daycares like mine are doing the real work, but we’re left with crumbs, undervalued and ignored. It’s time to make childcare a priority, not an afterthought.