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Meet Fender, a majestic 6′7″, 230-lb bowmouth guitarfish! One of only nine pups to survive after his mother was caught in a fishing net, Fender represents a critically endangered species.

Come see Fender at the Tropical Reef Aquarium and learn how you can help protect ocean wildlife. 💙

sure, maybe Mamdani's victory proves that better things are possible, that you don't have to settle for milquetoast centrists, and that the voice of the people still matters, but, even more importantly, it makes all the people you hate very very mad, and that is beautiful

lady knight painting:

California passes proposition 50, which will mean multiple anti-LGBTQ+ Republican congress people will likely lose their seat.

A continual bloodbath for anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans tonight.

American Nuremberg Trials will begin in 2029, maybe earlier if we can arrange it.

The return of dumb things: Why young people are ditching their smartphones for MP3 players and digital cameras Young people are using dumb phones, MP3 players and digital cameras in lieu of iPhones. Experts explain why.

One of the reasons I love retro-SF futures is because they speak to this increasing trend of turning shit off and disconnecting devices. When AWS goes down and bricks your bed, fridge, and thermostat, the appeal of analog is keenly felt.

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It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]

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Night sky photograph of Comet Lemmon with a meteor shooting across the sky.

Likely my last night with Comet Lemmon for 1150 years and while my photo of it is nothing special, I did see something streak across the sky and managed to capture it! #Photography

June Lockhart in SHE-WOLF OF LONDON (1946) #RIP

They hadn’t left the country yet?! What is this, amateur hour?!

Today's calm: Belleville Pond trail

Illinois Army captain says Dems are ‘rolling over’ on LGBTQ+ rights. He’s running for Congress to change that Dylan BlahaCourtesy Pictured Dylan Blaha is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community running for Congress to protect everybody's rights. “What’s happening right now to trans people — to the LGBTQ+ community — is not okay. Somebody needs to stand up," Dylan Blaha told The Advocate. Christopher Wiggins UpdatedOctober 24 2025 10:37 AM EST In the Illinois 13th Congressional District, 32-year-old Army captain and biochemist Dylan Blaha is mounting a progressive primary challenge against Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who has represented the district since 2023. At the core of his campaign is a clear commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and a critique of what he sees as his own party’s growing reluctance to defend the community.

Wait his last name is literally Blaha? It's like he was born for this moment.

Chappell Roan sets up fund for trans youth, raises almost half a million dollars Lesbian pop princess Chappell Roan has founded an organisation to fundraise for transgender youth and the wider LGBTQ+ community.

Love to see Chappell Roan using her power for good.

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when artist comms say they won't draw mechas or furries it means mihono bourbon is extra off the table

Marge (the American working class) looks to a handsome Homer (“grassroots” conservative activists) who is hiding behind his back “the secret backing and funding of the oligarch class”

#laufer
I needed to get this out of my system

⏸️ Take a 40-second break with Ume, our 7-month-old Malayan tapir calf, as she enjoys a snack alongside her mom, Yuna. 💕

At 350 pounds, Ume still has lots of growing to do before she catches up to Yuna’s 774 pounds! These endangered herbivores are the largest of the tapir species.

📹: Keeper Katie

257. The Commission recommends that all Member States: (a) Employ all means reasonably available to them to prevent the commission of genocide in the Gaza Strip; (b) Cease the transfer of arms and other equipment or items, including jet fuel, to the State of Israel or third States where there is reason to suspect their use in military operations that have involved or could involve the commission of genocide; (c) Ensure individuals and corporations in their territories and within their jurisdiction are not involved in the commission of genocide, aiding and assisting the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide and investigate and prosecute those who may be implicated in these crimes under international law; (d) Facilitate the investigations and domestic proceedings and take action (including imposing sanctions) against the State of Israel and against individuals or corporations that are involved in or facilitating the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide; (e) Cooperate with the investigation of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. 258. The Commission recommends that the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court: (a) Examine, within its continuing investigation in the Situation in the State of Palestine, the crime of genocide for amendment to existing arrest warrants and addition to future application for arrest warrants; (b) Examine the involvement of officials mentioned in this report for inclusion as those most responsible for international crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.

As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.

End the genocide. Ceasefire now.

Meet Patty & Linda! 💕 Two adorable pufflings have successfully hatched and fledged the nest this season. 🎉

As young tufted puffins, pufflings start out with darker feathers and beaks than the bright colors adults are known for, helping them stay camouflaged and safe as they grow. 🧡

i can finally dump all my "what if" artifacts now

This is precisely why independent journalists like me have a job. Our institutional media outlets have abdicated their responsibility. All we have left is to do the work ourselves.

🚨 The EU is trying to quietly weaken nature laws during summer break. We have 10 days to stop this.
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Dragon Sorceress Sketch:

mating ritual #furindesaturdays #furinde #furina #clorinde

Creator Of The Trans Flag Is Fleeing The US Due To LGBTQ Persecution In May, a Williams Institute poll found that nearly half of all trans adult respondents had considered moving out of state or out of the country.

1. Monica Helms, the creator of the transgender flag and Navy Veteran, is leaving the US due to anti-LGBTQ+ persecution.

“We are worried there’s a possibility something could happen where we end up getting arrested just for being who we are,” Helms said.

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Sen. Warren Daniel (R–NC, District 46) was caught trading stocks right on the Senate floor.

Didn’t even wait for a break. Playing the market on the taxpayers’ time…pure abuse of power.