Margaret Dunlap

Such a beautiful film

Okay, I want to say it again for anyone who needs to hear it right now:

Yes, calling is better for getting in touch with your reps. But right now? DO IT HOWEVER YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE.

I'm really concerned that the emphasis on calling right now is stopping people from getting in touch.

I uhhhh… i love Fiona Apple. Like a lot.

Baby does have more bones than kid though, fr

Cis men truly need to understand the power of saying “that’s fucked up bro why would you say that” to another cis man

Donate to Help Ashley Clements and Brendan Bradley Rebuild After Fire, organized by Ashley Clements When I received an alert about a “fast moving fire in your ar… Ashley Clements needs your support for Help Ashley Clements and Brendan Bradley Rebuild After Fire

It's very surreal to be a victim of the Eaton Fire, and we are still too much in survival mode to fully process it, but it's certainly not my favorite experience. We'd greatly appreciate any help you can offer, including sharing this link. Thank you 🙏 gofund.me/cab84a3e

stone text inlay: HERE WE ADMIT A WRONG

I went to post about the National Japanese American Memorial in D.C., which is beautiful but usually missed by tourists. It is a deeply staggering admission of guilt and a warning to future Americans. I went to link to the inscriptions and-

Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...

I had somebody QP this and ask "what does this accomplish" and Jesus, people, there are two parts to politics. Doing shit, and *being seen to be doing shit*. Not understanding that second bit is why Biden's sitting at home wondering why nobody noticed he dumped all that money into Red States.

I used to work for an elected official as the person who answered their emails. I can tell you from personal experience, if even twenty or thirty people all call an official in a day, they start panicking. This stuff does help.

Your regular reminder that the first known clinic to offer gender-affirming surgeries was … destroyed by Nazis.

In 1933.

(Magnus Hirschfeld’s Institut für Sexualwissenschaft.)

They always come for trans people first.

White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.

I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.

“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.

Nothing falling here, but the air smells like rain

Congratulations!

Donate to Help R. S. A. Garcia Pay for Cancer Expenses, organized by Arula Ratnakar Hi everyone, I'm Rhonda, also known as R. S. A. Garcia, a speculative … Arula Ratnakar needs your support for Help R. S. A. Garcia Pay for Cancer Expenses

Got confimed for 2 major surgeries this week. I will need funds & soon, but I was fired when I was diagnosed with cancer & my only income now is writing.

I hate to ask because I know we're all struggling, but I'd appreciate any donation.

Thank you & please share.

www.gofundme.com/f/help-r-s-a...

Adrift on the Sea of History: Hope for Realists - Kameron Hurley I’ve found comfort the last 10 years in looking back at historical comparisons of the last few hundred years in our history. The liklihood that I’ll survive a prolonged disruption of supply chains and...

Thread unrolled here www.kameronhurley.com/adrift-on-th...

😂

Just saw an ad for Liquid I.V., and two things hit me:

1: Aren’t all IVs liquid?
2: Liquid IV is a powder

That’s going to bug me forever now

Ok.

I keep saying this is the time to find your community abd build. And I keep getting DMs and texts of people who want to find community but say they don't know how.

So here's a couple tips that I personally have found to be useful.

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Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚

Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏

Seriously!

Wish I’d known you were in the neighborhood!

Waves from the next town over!

Dearest writers,

Updated submissions info!

We plan to open Jan 22-29

22-25 to works by BIPOC authors

26-29 open to all

Short fic!
Flash fic!
Poetry!

Please check guidelines; apologies for any confusion.

We are eager to see your words!

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IATSE Local 80 in Burbank is open every day this week from 8AM to 5PM and is loaded with emergency supplies.

Pass it on.

This bill and the intent behind it are bad enough, but if Dems show the GOP they can be pushed around on fundamental civil rights for trans people, everyone’s will be up for negotiation. Thread below has scripts for D and R reps

How To Help Animation Industry Workers Who Have Been Displaced By The L.A. Wildfires Many members of the animation community have suffered unimaginable losses – here is how to help them directly.

The list of animation workers who lost homes in the fire sadly continues to grow. We are continually updating and there are currently 30 fundraisers that you can contribute to. Please consider helping out one or more of these people:
www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/ho...

From the NWS Los Angeles: "Heads up! Strong, locally damaging, NE/E winds will affect West LA Co. & much of Ventura Co thru Wednesday. Critical fire weather is expected, so PLEASE have multiple ways of getting notifications in case of new fires & prepare ahead of time." Stay alert, LA!

🚨 From the NWS Los Angeles: "Heads up! Strong, locally damaging, NE/E winds will affect West LA Co. & much of Ventura Co thru Wednesday. Critical fire weather is expected, so PLEASE have multiple ways of getting notifications in case of new fires & prepare ahead of time." Stay alert, LA!

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