i am seriously begging democrats to bring the same smoke to this story that they brought to jimmy kimmel being indefinitely suspended

Bumblebee sits on a pink zinnia

Love watching these guys flitting around #gardening #bumblebee

RFK Jr. backs down all the time when he gets push back, so if anyone wants to call, here's the HHS number 1-877-696-6775.
I'd also call your senators/reps as well.

LGBTQ+ Youth Safety Hotline
(317) 643-4888
As of yesterday, the general 988 safety hotline removed its direct extension for LGBTQIA+ youth. The Rainbow Youth Project has provided this number to fill the need for the community.

Orla quilt pattern in blues, pinks, greens, and yellows with white background fabric

Iris quilt pattern made with Moonchild fabric collection with pinks, purples, blues and yellows with white background fabric

Last of the nieces birthday quilts gifted to be snuggled. Patterns are Kitchen Table Quiltings Iris and Orla. #quiltsky #modernquilting

Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults

Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪

The American Library Association is suing President Trump to stop the illegal dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and we’re joined by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

ALA alleges that plaintiffs have taken illegal actions to systematically destroy IMLS, including canceling millions of dollars in grants to states & libraries and placing career IMLS staff on administrative leave. The President’s executive order and actions put all library services at risk and take away funding from states to support their libraries & communities.

ALA is suing to reinstate IMLS grant funding and staff. We have requested that the court direct the President and Acting Director to reverse their unlawful actions and cease any further attempts to dissolve the agency. Congress created and funded IMLS through law. That funding MUST be used as intended by Congress.

Today we filed suit in federal court to halt and reverse the gutting of the only federal agency dedicated to library funding. We will not allow these illegal actions against Americans and our libraries to go unchallenged.

Learn more about the suit: ala.org/IMLS-suit (2/3)

💙 DC never disappoints. #handsoff

A UA student was reportedly detained by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement early Tuesday morning. Alireza Doroudi, a doctoral student from Iran studying mechanical engineering, was reportedly arrested by ICE officers at around 5 a.m. at his home on Tuesday. According to a message sent in a group chat that included Iranian students Tuesday, Doroudi entered the U.S. on an F-1 student visa issued by the U.S. Embassy in Oman in January 2023, after clearing all immigration checks. The message said Dourodi had his visa revoked six months after his arrival in the U.S. “After receiving the revocation notice, Alireza immediately contacted ISSS [International Student and Scholar Services] at the University of Alabama,” the message said. “ISSS replied with confidence, stating that his case was not unusual or problematic and that he could remain in the U.S. legally as long as he maintained his student status.”

ICE has abducted an Iranian mechanical engineering doctoral student at the University of Alabama.

thecrimsonwhite.com/120415/news/...

Suzy Quilts Reflections in red, white, peach and black quilt draped over a couch

Ruby star society’s Jelly Rainbow quilt with rainbow fabrics

Excited to gift these for the nieces’ birthdays! Red quilt is Suzy Quilts Reflections. Rainbow is Ruby Star Society’s Jelly Rainbow #quiltsky #modernquilting #Imadethis

Black graphic with text “You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”

If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.

It tells me all I need to know when Trump is congratulating you…

What a different world we could have.

Yum! Thanks!

Ooh! How did you do the miso asparagus noodles? It looks so good

I’m listening to we set the dark on fire right now and it’s so good!

The Name Bearer by Natalia Hernandez is so good!

Yes!! This was such a cute book!

Text reads, "Librarians and educators oppose all book bans" Librarians, library workers & educators are adamant about the right to read. This means we recognize it is okay if a grown-up deems their kid is not yet ready to read a book. Some kids are ready for a lot of book, some aren't. BOTH are okay! Librarians, library workers & educators are ready to listen, to help. But most of all, they are ready to help show people & kids that they belong. Often belonging is first believed when seen in books.

🧵 7/8

I want to live in boring times.

Give me mundane.

Give me trivial.

I want to make this abundantly clear: fascism headed by tech oligarchs does not have a border. Whether you’re in a blue state or another country, it’s spreading like wildfire. Their greed is limitless. Hold your community close. We need each other now more than ever.