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@03jane.bsky.social

Looking for cool beans, birds, Bay Area hikes and scout events. Love following Bead Artists. I also drink coffee and watch old movies.

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March 15 postcards day!

12.03.2025 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 112    πŸ” 64    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 13
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FREEDOM TO FLY: Take Action to Protect Trans Passport Access | A4TE The U.S. Department of State has opened public comment periods on three important passport applications, and we must flood all three with our opposition to anti-trans changes before it's too late.

@danacorn.bsky.social @philjimeneznyc.bsky.social @gailsimone.bsky.social @nicolascottart.bsky.social Can I get a signal boost for @transequality.bsky.social 's tool to submit comments to the State Dept regarding their restricting of gender identity on passports?

transequality.org/news/freedom...

10.03.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a different world we could have.

09.03.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 56312    πŸ” 12573    πŸ’¬ 783    πŸ“Œ 548

I just ordered from my local bookstore - thank you for the recommendation

02.03.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Professor Jacqueline Stewart, TCM host, stands to the left of Maya, right, on a set for the classic film channel. They smile brightly in as Maya holds a film slate.

Professor Jacqueline Stewart, TCM host, stands to the left of Maya, right, on a set for the classic film channel. They smile brightly in as Maya holds a film slate.

I’M GOING TO BE CO-HOSTING TCM FOR TWO NIGHTS IN MARCH.

Lifelong fan, first time co-host.

Tune in to @tcmtv.bsky.social on 3/6 (8 pm) and 3/13 (9:15 pm) to see me and Jacqueline Stewart discuss Black Women Independent films from a program I’ve curated. More info: www.tcm.com/articles/Pro...

27.02.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 476    πŸ” 88    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 8
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#BillyDeFrank Still HERE 2025 Newsletter: conta.cc/3CXPje5

27.02.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HUGE BREAKING NEWS:

Pete Buttigieg is seriously considering running for Senate in Michigan after Gretchen Whitmer says she wouldn’t run for the open seat.

Smash that RT if you agree Secretary Buttigieg would make a FANTASTIC Senator!! πŸ’™πŸ’™

28.01.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 29934    πŸ” 7448    πŸ’¬ 1075    πŸ“Œ 515
Hey friends! We're seeing a lot of terrible things. We're not able to cover all of them, but we felt this latest one is a really big deal and needs much more awareness.

Our summary is this: It's an administrative coup. Trump has ordered tens of billions (maybe up to $3 trillion) of budget halted indefinitely in a blatantly illegal move. He's claiming power to halt and potentially redirect funding that's already been authorized by Congress β€” a classic authoritarian move.

Here's what we know. And we're doing our best to catch up with this story, because it's moving fast.

There's a memo from Matthew Vaeth, the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget. (That's the same government entity who set-up the DEI "snitch" line, that's now been spammed by tens of thousands of our fellow residents.)

In typical Trump-style, the memo gets its facts wrong. It claims in FY2024 the US government spent $10 trillion (actually it was $6.8 trillion). It says money should be used for the administration's priorities β€” "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve." (Again, it's very fact deficient.)

The memo says a pause will begin at 5pm on January 28th where, "Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the executive orders, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal."

Anyone promised federal grants might have their money at risk, even states. This is Congressional directed spending and Trump is ordering people to not do it. This funding includes universities for education and research programs, nonprofits, local and tribal governments, disaster relief aid, e…

Hey friends! We're seeing a lot of terrible things. We're not able to cover all of them, but we felt this latest one is a really big deal and needs much more awareness. Our summary is this: It's an administrative coup. Trump has ordered tens of billions (maybe up to $3 trillion) of budget halted indefinitely in a blatantly illegal move. He's claiming power to halt and potentially redirect funding that's already been authorized by Congress β€” a classic authoritarian move. Here's what we know. And we're doing our best to catch up with this story, because it's moving fast. There's a memo from Matthew Vaeth, the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget. (That's the same government entity who set-up the DEI "snitch" line, that's now been spammed by tens of thousands of our fellow residents.) In typical Trump-style, the memo gets its facts wrong. It claims in FY2024 the US government spent $10 trillion (actually it was $6.8 trillion). It says money should be used for the administration's priorities β€” "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve." (Again, it's very fact deficient.) The memo says a pause will begin at 5pm on January 28th where, "Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the executive orders, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal." Anyone promised federal grants might have their money at risk, even states. This is Congressional directed spending and Trump is ordering people to not do it. This funding includes universities for education and research programs, nonprofits, local and tribal governments, disaster relief aid, e…

So what can we do?

It's been a lot. And the shock approach of this administration is to overwhelm us with nonsense and a state of paralysis. We continue to believe the best thing is to stay grounded and keep yourself sane amidst insanity.

At this juncture, three actions we suggest that make sense to us:

1) Urge media to cover this story properly

This is not "possibly illegal" β€” it's "patently illegal." You can read notes on that here.

It's not "temporary" β€” it's "indefinite." There's no timetable for ending it.

It's not just a memo β€” it's an administrative coup.

2) Urge your Representatives to act like this is a big deal

If you know us, this isn't a knee-jerk action we suggest. We think this is a strategic because it's Congress that's being violated β€” their power is being directly undermined.

3) Continue to support ACLU and Democracy Forward

These groups have been preparing litigation for some time. Unless Trump revokes this, this will certainly make its way through the courts. Our read is even the biased courts will have trouble swallowing this β€” so it may end up being shut down.



Keep breathing. β€œDo not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again," Nelson Mandela.

Warmly,

- Choose Democracy

So what can we do? It's been a lot. And the shock approach of this administration is to overwhelm us with nonsense and a state of paralysis. We continue to believe the best thing is to stay grounded and keep yourself sane amidst insanity. At this juncture, three actions we suggest that make sense to us: 1) Urge media to cover this story properly This is not "possibly illegal" β€” it's "patently illegal." You can read notes on that here. It's not "temporary" β€” it's "indefinite." There's no timetable for ending it. It's not just a memo β€” it's an administrative coup. 2) Urge your Representatives to act like this is a big deal If you know us, this isn't a knee-jerk action we suggest. We think this is a strategic because it's Congress that's being violated β€” their power is being directly undermined. 3) Continue to support ACLU and Democracy Forward These groups have been preparing litigation for some time. Unless Trump revokes this, this will certainly make its way through the courts. Our read is even the biased courts will have trouble swallowing this β€” so it may end up being shut down. Keep breathing. β€œDo not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again," Nelson Mandela. Warmly, - Choose Democracy

Hi that was a coup last night in case no one mentioned that to you. The executive branch seized the power of the purse the Constitution gave to Congress, which is a pretty authoritarian / illegal consolidation of powers move. Time to go yell at your reps, the media, etc.

28.01.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4007    πŸ” 1581    πŸ’¬ 63    πŸ“Œ 84

My kid is upset that horror movie ads are being shown before their favorite β€œchild appropriate” tv show.
Apparently someone is running down a creepy hallway….
I start to explain how #Severance is a show about an office… OK, I concede: it’s creepy.
BTW the children’s show is the #ReluctantTraveler

28.01.2025 04:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Making up the leaders’ awards for my scout troop based on @ghiblipictures.bsky.social characters. Never had so much fun making up awards before. I am giving myself the Susuwatari award.

26.01.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#sanjose surprised me last night. There is a folk music open mic night on Fridays at Bogey’s Pizza. A slice of SJ that I had not seen before. πŸ•πŸŽ€

25.01.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lentils, a chopped up veggie, optional feta or goat cheese, and dried chickpeas on top. Super savory, lots of texture!

25.01.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trans Kids, Here's What You Need to Get Through the Trump Administration From navigating anti-trans laws to protecting your joy.

Though the government can make it more difficult for trans people to navigate certain spaces, they cannot decide who you are or how you identify. Here's how trans people can protect themselves now that Trump is in office. ‡️

25.01.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1192    πŸ” 440    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 19

I am looking for a bakery with eclairs in SJ. Any recommendations? I hear that @cedricprime.bsky.social does cookies :)

24.01.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trying to get myself set up. If you have any beadwork accounts that you follow, send them my way!

I also like to pretend that I’m going to take up backpacking….

FYI Found my bean people here @ranchogordo.bsky.social

23.01.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@03jane is following 20 prominent accounts