Rachel Esselle

*hugs* back!!

They literally just fought a Supreme Court case for the right to racially profile. It was in the news!

One of the more incredible stories out of LA this year has been how a taco review blog became the best on-the-ground coverage of ICE raids in the city.

They do a dispatch every day, follow-up on the kidnapped people (which almost no media outlet has done), and fact-check government claims.

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

The Oregon Republican Party tried to help Donald Trump make the case for military intervention in Portland with an image of a fiery protest — but since Portland is calm, they had to fabricate one by merging old photos of police in Ecuador and protesters in Brazil www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

My daughter wandered in a half hour ago. With the temperatures jumping and diving her allergies are worse.

So, someone send me some caffeine in the AM, please.

Mama's gonna need it!!

You think undocumented immigrants get healthcare??

Bitch Americans don’t even get that

S. Carolina RE-Intros Bill To Kill Women For Getting An Abortion Here's what's in the bill, why it is so dangerous, and the meaningful steps you can take to fight back, support women's health, and help block this bill from becoming law

3 MAGA extremists have re-intro'd a bill that allows South Carolina to execute women who receive an abortion. If you haven't heard about S 323, it's because corporate media has completely ignored it.

Here's the overview, the sponsors, & how to fight back:
www.qasimrashid.com/p/s-carolina...

It's Black Speculative Fiction month!

All October, health allowing, I'll update this thread with fun recs for classic & current black spec fic & a bonus work of my own.

1. MY BONES & MY FLUTE www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-bones-a...

2. A RUIN OF SHADOWS
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-ruin-of-... 1/2

Rachel mirror selfie. She wears a black tank top and bright orange high waisted biker shorts.

Post walk earlier, since I forgot to post!

I’m working toward my goals! But having three kids means there's still parts of my tummy that need more attention.

Don't worry. I’m not beating myself up about it. But I AM making actionable goals and working toward them!

Hilariously, Buff TV actor posted a workout Story for the first time in a bit.

I thought, "I wish MY stomach looked like that!"

Looked up the trainer he linked and found a post FULL of exercises to target the tummy.

I may never have a stomach like that, but I can still work on tightening mine!

Thanks, Victoria! Hoping by slowing down tonight I give myself space to have them all for tomorrow!

Rachel selfie. She sits on her bed wearing a long sleeve night shirt and Nightmare Before Christmas pajamas. She looks as tired as she feels.

Remember how I'm chronically ill? That means sometimes I run out of spoons. And tonight's one of those nights.

Glad I walked earlier in the day, but after pushing hard with work, house, and kids I know when to take a break.

No workout tonight.
I'll hit it hard tomorrow.

Gotta recollect my spoons.

This really makes it sound like a Border Patrol agent tried to kill an anti-ICE activist in Chicago and DHS lied to cover for him

My buddy Zelda has very strong opinions on this stuff. A reminder that her dad left explicit instructions that he did NOT want corporations to be able to do this to him and that means us too. The bare minimum here is to respect the wishes of those who said NO.

CALIFORNIANS!

you can help make our state better and safer for trans people RIGHT NOW by telling Newsom he needs to sign these bills!

We need you!

There are printables for a ton of different cities. I didn’t see one for SF, but then I figured out there’s a whole folder for NorCal cities!

"hand-to-hand combat with antifa every night"

There are some very strange things going on at the Library of Congress. I’m doing searches for news articles from the Civil Rights Era. Political cartoons. That sort of thing. They used to be easily found.

That stuff is VERY hard to find now. Things are missing, people.

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

This administration thrive in lying — make sure you always ask questions

I didn't!! Oh my goodness, so pretty!!!!

Update: This froze VERY well.

I wasn't sure, but decided to take the risk, and it's divine! I DO think I'll add another cup of broth next time because mine cooked off a BIT too much on my stovetop, but huzzah!

(recipe in the comments - can be adapted to vegetarian/vegan)

A screenshot of a New York Times news update. The headline reads: “Here’s the latest.” The article reports that a federal judge declined to block the deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois, despite Governor JB Pritzker calling it an “unconstitutional invasion.” The ruling allows deployment of 200 Texas Guard troops to Illinois. A similar effort to send troops to Portland, Oregon, was blocked. The piece describes legal battles in Illinois and Oregon to stop President Trump’s effort to send National Guard forces into cities, with accusations of chaos and insurrection. Governor Pritzker vowed to use all legal means to fight the administration, warning that the plan was meant to create chaos and consolidate Donald Trump’s power.

Federal judge declines to block the invasion of Illinois by National Guard from Texas.

There's this mentality out there that we should WANT this. And, no. Ew. Gross.

Sorry you had to deal with men.
They suck. /mostly

No. You don't want his number.
No. You don't wanna make him yours.
Oh no. You don't wanna take him nowhere.
No. You don't want NONE of his time.

Ew.

Aw, yay!

Rachel selfie in the car. She wears a black, long sleeve top and her hair is up.

Parent pick up chic!

Didn't knock EVERYTHING off my list today, but I made progress. And I’m proud of me.

One breath at a time, loves.
Onward. ♥️♥️

RIGHT! I found the screwdriver just a few moments ago atop blankets next to the living room window, with the handle and head separated.

It snaps back on, but it WAS weird!

A-freakin-men!!