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Anthropology & environment. Ethical fashion enthusiast. Enjoys stories. Makes art. Chaotic good. Kentucky. πŸ–€πŸ¦‡ (she/her)

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YesStyle (China, but carries J and K beauty) and Olive Young (Korea) are still working with no additional fees last I knew. I haven't ordered from them in about a year, but a friend ordered recently and had no issues.

06.03.2026 20:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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05.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 14429 πŸ” 5733 πŸ’¬ 523 πŸ“Œ 250

Remember all those annoying people like me who kept chirping up when hospitals were targeted in Gaza, saying that if we let it happen there it would become the new normal from now on…

06.03.2026 04:56 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the Origin of Species: Bronzor and Bronzong - Bulbanews

This reminds me a bit of the Bronzor/Bronzog PokΓ©mon inspo: m.bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/On_the_...

05.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly. I want to do my own curation. If people can't search their interests to find accounts they might enjoy engaging with, that's a skill issue.

05.03.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yesssss! It feels like Twitter circa 2010. With maybe a few more bells and whistles.

05.03.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That. I get the feeling the "nobody is talking" crowd are more scrollers than conversationalists. They want more content to view. Not necessarily people to engage with.

05.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Right. It's like a cafeteria. You find a few groups to hangout near. Sometimes start or drop into a convo. At times people will be talking about the same things. Regardless of who you follow, you will be left considering if you should become interested in a sport.

05.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And the U.S. is run by lunatics who worship money. Fanatics and zealots for cash

04.03.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How do I make "this cheddar stabs" fetch?

02.03.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Infographic on spotting self-sabotage in communities. Three signs: 1) Dilutes the Purpose – off-topic nitpicking; 2) Replaces Curiosity with Caution – fear or futility messaging; 3) Drains Morale – leaves people discouraged. Passing comments add clarity, use curiosity not fear, and leave participants stronger.

Infographic on spotting self-sabotage in communities. Three signs: 1) Dilutes the Purpose – off-topic nitpicking; 2) Replaces Curiosity with Caution – fear or futility messaging; 3) Drains Morale – leaves people discouraged. Passing comments add clarity, use curiosity not fear, and leave participants stronger.

Infographic on countering sabotage. C Concrete facts- verify; O Orient to purpose; M Mind morale; P Protect the point; A Acknowledge don’t accuse; S Steer to solutions. Each step pairs with research showing how clarity, purpose, empathy, and small actions restore cooperation.

Infographic on countering sabotage. C Concrete facts- verify; O Orient to purpose; M Mind morale; P Protect the point; A Acknowledge don’t accuse; S Steer to solutions. Each step pairs with research showing how clarity, purpose, empathy, and small actions restore cooperation.

So we've been trained to sabotage our own movements from within and it worked on all of us I'm afraid! ESPECIALLY if you're marginalized. But here's how to stop it. Save these. These go in your phone now. REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE.

18.10.2025 16:31 πŸ‘ 221 πŸ” 121 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 13
Bureau of Prisons:
February 19, 2026
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
To establish professional guidelines for the mental health evaluation and treatment of inmates meeting the diagnostic criteria for Gender Dysphoria (GD) to assist their progress toward recovery, while reducing or eliminating the frequency and severity of symptoms and associated negative outcomes.

Bureau of Prisons: February 19, 2026 PURPOSE AND SCOPE To establish professional guidelines for the mental health evaluation and treatment of inmates meeting the diagnostic criteria for Gender Dysphoria (GD) to assist their progress toward recovery, while reducing or eliminating the frequency and severity of symptoms and associated negative outcomes.

This week it was uncovered that the Trump regime is trying to "cure" trans prisoners of being transgender, while doing everything they can - from labeling our mere existence as explicit to stripping us of our legal documents - to ensure we *all* end up imprisoned in their ever-growing camps.

01.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 1562 πŸ” 653 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 55

Realizing I should include the main things you should do to support native bees/other insects

1) Plant native plants
2) Don't use pesticides, and tell your friends and neighbors to stop using pesticides
3) Leave fallen leaves in the winter
4) Leave dead stems over winter for overwintering critters

01.03.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 274 πŸ” 106 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 9

Did you know that the bees that need saving are NOT honeybees?

Honeybees are the dairy cows of bees. People brought them over from Europe to make us honey.

The problem with honeybees, esp in resource-limited ecosystems (like hey! cities!) is that they compete with our native bees for food.

01.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 2080 πŸ” 671 πŸ’¬ 76 πŸ“Œ 56
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In recent years, Bilbao has quietly built a cycling network shaped by lessons from the Netherlands: calmed where it can be, protected where it must be, and always comfortable and connected.

The result? You can now pedal across the city on infrastructure made for everyoneβ€”not just the fit and brave.

01.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 519 πŸ” 138 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 24
Black and white photo of Marjane Satrapi with the quote:

"The world is not divided between East and West. You are American. I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you.

And our governments are very much the same."

Black and white photo of Marjane Satrapi with the quote: "The world is not divided between East and West. You are American. I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you. And our governments are very much the same."

Once again.

28.02.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 4706 πŸ” 1651 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 29

I know this feels pointless but everyone has to call their congressional reps and say they oppose war with Iran and they oppose Trump illegally starting one without congressional approval β€” both

5 Calls can help you make the call:

5calls.org/issue/iran-i...

28.02.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 1318 πŸ” 807 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 43

The US has been at war for like 93% of its existence.

28.02.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

With alt text. I’ve…never seen a court talk like this before?

28.02.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 2141 πŸ” 622 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 21

ICE is all over TN right now, kidnapping people off roads and construction sites. Nashville's seen the most visible pushback from citizens, but it's getting essentially zero media play. Johnson City has seen a surge in the past two weeks. Today it looks like they're pushing in Chatanooga.

27.02.2026 14:51 πŸ‘ 581 πŸ” 406 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 6

I think if I have my little V8 energy drink I'll be a solid 7.

26.02.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

2 and 7 feel relatable.

26.02.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

the party that wants to require ID to vote abruptly invalidating a thousand people’s IDs overnight seems like a pretty giant flashing red light

26.02.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 12900 πŸ” 4779 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 109

Based on the charts in the KU app, for me, January ($0.16/kWh) was a little pricier per kilowatt hour than Dec or Feb. ($0.14/kWh & $0.15/kWh). Luckily I live in a small apartment so the increase in my bill wasn't too drastic---but $81 is still about the most I've been charged. Bill is usually ~$50.

26.02.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thats why technofascists worked to get Trump elected--thats why they slashed USAID, thats why they're trying to destroy global public health, from vaccination to reproductive health programs. They want to kill off millions of people, most likely, poor, brown and Black. Its eugenics all the way down.

26.02.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 114 πŸ” 42 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses "The legislature did not include a grace period."

It seems all Kansas-issued trans drivers' licenses are invalid, effective tomorrow

It is now illegal for trans people to drive a car until they surrender their license at a DMV (that most will need to drive to) and have it reissued with the wrong gender marker

This was never about woman's sports

26.02.2026 01:43 πŸ‘ 9393 πŸ” 4608 πŸ’¬ 233 πŸ“Œ 673

β€œWe are Kentuckians. We are not bootlickers. And we don’t need bootlickers representing us.” -Silas House on Andy Barr

We need honest, authentic people who want to make lives better. Loyalty must be to the people politicians represent, not other politicians or a party.

26.02.2026 13:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Child labor in slaughterhouses spotlighted by 3 settlements this week JSB and Perdue Farms agreed to settlements of $4 million each, while QSA, which employed 54 children, will pay $400,000.

And then there’s all the kids working in slaughterhouses. An idea republicans have celebrated.

26.02.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is amending the poultry products inspection regulations to establish a new inspection system for young chicken and all turkey slaughter establishments. Yo...

β€œThe proposed rules are all but certain to increase injury rates for these workers, who already have some of the highest in the nation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (and which, according to numerous federal government sources, are likely severe underestimates). ”

26.02.2026 04:31 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The new draft rules would allow slaughterhouses that participate in certain inspection systems β€” which account for the majority of poultry and pork processing in the US β€” to move even faster than they already do. Chicken slaughterhouses would be able to increase kill line speeds from 140 birds per minute to 175 β€” a 25 percent increase. Turkey slaughterhouses would be able to accelerate from 55 birds per minute to 60. Pig slaughterhouses currently have a maximum line speed limit of 1,106 pigs per hour, but under the new rule, there will be no speed limit.
The USDA has also proposed ending the requirement for these slaughter plants to publish annual reports on worker safety.

The new draft rules would allow slaughterhouses that participate in certain inspection systems β€” which account for the majority of poultry and pork processing in the US β€” to move even faster than they already do. Chicken slaughterhouses would be able to increase kill line speeds from 140 birds per minute to 175 β€” a 25 percent increase. Turkey slaughterhouses would be able to accelerate from 55 birds per minute to 60. Pig slaughterhouses currently have a maximum line speed limit of 1,106 pigs per hour, but under the new rule, there will be no speed limit. The USDA has also proposed ending the requirement for these slaughter plants to publish annual reports on worker safety.

They also want to end the requirement to publish reports on worker safety.

26.02.2026 04:30 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 4