TheThingWithFeathers

Pen and watercolour sketches of fungi and oak galls

Fungi, galls and snoozing ladybirds from a walk along Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire, last week.
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#fungi
#invertebrates

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BREAKING: A majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court panel has voted to convict ex-President Jair Bolsonaro for plotting to overturn the 2022 election

It would be irresponsible not to assume that the amount of violence the president, intentionally or not, will be prone to urging his most unstable followers to embark on...in retaliation for the assassination of Charlie Kirk...is something every U.S. citizen should hold in their mind as high risk.

The U.S. government has become a neofascist regime run by a sociopath.

Keeping it funded now is to participate in the most atrocious abuse of power in U.S. history.

So I for one have decided that the best route is to shut the whole thing down.

NASA to Share Details of New Perseverance Mars Rover Finding A Sept. 10 media teleconference will focus on the analysis of a rock sampled by the agency’s Perseverance Mars rover last year, which is the subject of a forthcoming science paper.

This will be the biggest news that barely makes headlines tomorrow. Tune in at 11am EST (8am PST, 1500 UTC) Weds Sept 10.
www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-to...

This is what happens when justice serves power instead of people.

Banksy’s latest piece shows a judge beating a protester. They rushed to throw up barriers to hide it.

We need this here because it looks a lot like our own Supreme Court vs. the people.

The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.

The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.

Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.

The list goes on and on.

Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.

Welch: He claims that he's the law and order president. But we all know that's a lie because he's a convicted felon. He pardons convicted felons, he surrounds himself with obsequious people that kiss his all day, every day

Just in case you forgot…

If Ashli Babbitt's parents really wanted to avenge her death they would, instead of pitifully whitewashing her legacy, be suing Fox News for filling their child's gullible head with dangerous nonsense that directly led to her death.

Important.

I see that the CDC has changed its name to reflect RFK Jr's reign of terror on science.

You tell ‘em, Gavin!

Yes. Yes, it does.

She’s always got the best take.

Boris Yeltsin standing on a tank in Moscow during the 1991 coup attempt

On this day in 1991, Soviet hardliners staged a coup on Mikael Gorbachev, as generals held him at his vacation dacha which was repelled as Moscow Mayor Boris Yeltsin stood on a tank with a megaphone convincing soldiers to stand down.

The coup ended in 3 days. The USSR collapsed by year's end.

I need you to understand that if you heard a song you liked in the 80s, you couldn’t Shazam it. You couldn’t Google the lyrics. You had to sing it to the guy at Tower Records.

This former model, with no background in history, has been put in charge of curating what is "appropriate" at the National Museum of African American History.

Yeah JD, we remember. We will never forget your boss was best friends with the guy who ran a literal child sex trafficking ring.

And then that guy was "silenced" forever.

And now we will just not talk about anything else until they...

#ReleaseThe_EPSTEIN_Files

NY GOV. KATHY HOCHUL: “If we refuse to fight for our democracy, we’re doomed to lose it… bullies in Texas are not going to intimidate us.”

I highly doubt anyone is “fleeing” a blue state to move to Oklahoma. 🤣

YouTube video by CBS Evening News Netanyahu denies starvation in Gaza as images of emaciated children spark global outcry

Netanyahu said Monday there is "no starvation" in Gaza.

Netanyahu is a war criminal.

youtu.be/ejPzTSeB_OI?...

Your periodic reminder that the estimated cost to end hunger in the U.S. is $25 billion.

We must say no to Emil Bove.

Over 900 former DOJ officials say he’s unfit — accusing him of silencing career prosecutors and undermining court decisions.

We need judges with independence and integrity, not loyalty to a single man.

#ProudBlue #RU #Pinks

Good morning, friends! Be intentional about what & who you invite into your life. With each relationship and decision, prioritize nurturing your inner peace and radiant energy. Establish precise boundaries and let go of anything that holds you back from shining your light

I defended the Capitol on January 6. The rioters think they’ve won. I didn’t face the mob on January 6 just to back down now.

substack.com/@michaelfano... The feeling is mutual. Please read this article from my friend and brother Michael Fanone.

The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ev...

I’ve written about this several times, but these guys do a great job of summarizing things that you can do to protect yourself and your privacy. Take the time and take some of the steps. You won’t regret it.

#Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #USDemocracy #ProudBlue

www.wired.com/story/the-wi...

Former Afghan interpreter for U.S. military detained by ICE after routine immigration appointment Zia’s arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betra...

The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]