Reposted by Herded by CatsPrisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 7hThis IS what this country is. It's not the only thing that it is but it is absolutely violent and barbaric. The US. is one of 55 countries that still maintain capital punishment. 140 countries have abolished it. This IS what this country is. Might as well televise the killings. 7517124
Reposted by Herded by CatsWill Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 7hAnother ICE shooting, in NYC abc7ny.com/post/person-...abc7ny.comPerson shot during interaction with ICE agents in Marble HillA person was shot during an interaction with ICE agents in Manhattan on Thursday. 20477302
Reposted by Herded by CatsJulia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 7hLooking for an employment lawyer who has supported people with Long Covid for an article I'm working on who would have 15 minutes to speak Monday-Wednesday next week. Please reach out at jmetraux@motherjones.com 1132103
Reposted by Herded by CatsChuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 9hI deeply hate this. I have been fascinated by the fall of the American chestnut tree and the efforts to bring it back. How grotesque this is. 1129169
Reposted by Herded by CatsNPR @npr.org · 07/10/2026Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried. n.pr/4zauALan.prOver 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwideResearchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried. 6519701188
Reposted by Herded by CatsJoel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 9hI don't know; I feel like it's pretty clear why living under queer-hating fascists would make people less likely to identify publicly as queer. 8578146
Reposted by Herded by CatsLiz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026CDC moving forward with “wholly unethical trial” in African babies. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...rollingstone.comCDC Is Moving Forward With a Previously Shelved Controversial Hepatitis B Vaccine Study“It’s a wholly unethical trial, and it shouldn’t be allowed,” says Dr. Paul Offit of Guinea-Bissau study 33529289
Reposted by Herded by Catspmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 14hLove letter that opens into a small art gallery (1913) 850294
Reposted by Herded by Catsboonque שארלוט משאול @kwstzhaderbonch.bsky.social · 15hAlso, military veterans are eligible to be charged for crimes committed while they were in uniform, but they are currently civilians and not valid targets of violence, period. If you want to go after a civilian, charge them with a crime. That's it. 1305
Reposted by Herded by CatsStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 14hThe CDC just re-opened a previously shelved study that would withhold the hepatitis B vaccine from children in Guinea-Bissau, despite decades of evidence showing it is safe and effective. This is a violation of human rights, using “science” to harm some of the most vulnerable people in the world. 771035533
Reposted by Herded by CatsRabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 13hNot just vile experiments and Mississippi appendectomies (forced sterilization) but there's tons of data on medical racism now -- COVID, birthing care, the lingering racisms about Black folks and pain, what isn't taught in med school, etc. and yeah, white folks-- NOT the same basis. I wonder+ 320950
Reposted by Herded by CatsFaye Dunaway With A Gun |🏳️⚧️|🏳️🌈| @electradescending.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Please help Lee if you can. 143
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 15hAnd we know how much it damages critical thinking skills, and so far the signs all point to that damage being permanent. I'd argue no AI for anyone other than some very specific medical things, but definitely not AI for kids. 000
Reposted by Herded by CatsFred @fredsl.bsky.social · 23hI frequently recommend @lingthusiasm.com in in-person conversation and am happy to recommend it here too. A super-engaging podcast about lots of different aspects of linguistics. 0167
Reposted by Herded by CatsNed Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 17hIf you are arguing that there is no innocent [person of any nationality whatsoever] then you are making the case for genocide 161530192
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 15hAll three of my girl cats are cuddlers and lap cats. My senior likes face nuzzles and having her head against mine. My other two girls were feral when I met them but now are super cuddly and purry. 110
Reposted by Herded by CatsLux 🌸 Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 16hIt is factually untrue that every Israeli citizen has been in the IDF, which I say as an Israeli citizen who has never been in the IDF 314120
Reposted by Herded by CatsPrisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 17hAnywho, I've been disappointed in most abortion rights organizations in the U.S. for decades now. The orgs that have acquitted themselves the best have been the abortion funds. You should direct your support and money to them. 737570
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 16hSeeing people justify the killing of civilians because they live in the wrong country is fucking disgusting. There's nothing liberatory about targeting civilians. Nothing. 000
Reposted by Herded by CatsMelissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 07/10/2026reading this, recalling how quickly the killing of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman slipped out of the newsphoenixnewtimes.comCongressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signsEmbarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. 1959371879
Reposted by Herded by CatsJohn Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Bookshop's free shipping sale ends tonight! It's a great time to support indie book stores and stock up on books. Can I interest you in a three-headed dragon who's trying to infiltrate a dragon riding academy?bookshop.orgThe Dragon Has Some Complaints"The dragon may have some complaints, but readers won't. By turns silly, sweet, and subversive, this novel has all of Wiswell's characteristic blend of tension and heart." —Caitlin Rozakis, New York T... 02416
Reposted by Herded by CatsJames O'Malley @jamesomalley.co.uk · 07/10/2026Holy shit. Someone has decompiled the Adobe suite, rebuilt it in Rust and released it as open source. Either all software is dead or the US copyright laws are about to receive an update. getartcraft.com/appsgetartcraft.comCrafting Apps: open-source creative toolsImage editing, vector illustration, video, photography, PDFs, motion graphics and page layout: seven native, open-source apps from the ArtCraft team, built in Rust and free to use. 19743661227
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 07/10/2026They usually have really good deals on Churus for my cats, but this year even those are missing (which is good, my discounted Prime just expired and I'm not paying that price for it). 110
Reposted by Herded by CatsThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The alarmists have yet to be wrong 😕🇺🇸 29287983724
Reposted by Herded by CatsJoel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026No one is represented if your opinion is: 10/7/2023 was one of the worst days, because of the war crimes that day AND the genocide that followed, and no civilian deaths are worth celebrating even if the death tolls are grossly unequal, and there is simply nothing to do today but mourn everyone. 08311
Reposted by Herded by CatsJoel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026"It's unacceptable to intentionally kill civilians, and no amount of killing civilians justifies intentionally killing more civilians in response" seems like a profoundly easy moral stance to take. And yet... 014223
Reposted by Herded by CatsRic Crossman @riccrossman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026This is enraging, but completely unsurprising. Especially given the broader context of HE. Every aspect of the system is built under the assumption that people only hurt others accidentally, though unfortunate but ultimately understandable ignorance. 243
Reposted by Herded by CatsDavid Forbes @davidforbes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026It's grimly amusing to see the level of denial from Democrats about this list when I'm literally one of the journalists that's reported on Jamie Ager's anti-trans stances (including calling trans women "men").patreon.comIn NC-11 congressional race, both candidates go for anti-trans hatred | The Asheville BladeIt's bleak that the NC-11 congressional race is turning into a contest over which candidate can be more transphobic. At left are blatantly a 48331
Reposted by Herded by Catsashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 06/10/2026a moral society doesn’t murder people. not even the worst people. there is no way to do it that is more humane. humane is a story we tell ourselves so we don’t have to sit with how backwards it is. 11689
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Please listen to trans people on this. We need everyone to put pressure on him to support trans rights, period. 100
Reposted by Herded by Catsdamniel spookradski @self.agency · 06/10/2026i cannot stress enough how much israel sees diaspora jewry as an instrument to be exploited and not as members of their extended community to whom allegiance is owed as much as it is demanded 08331
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 06/10/2026It's not, though. He's said something else sus but I'm not interested in searching for it at the moment. Maybe go look at what trans folk have said about it if you're actually interested? 000
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 06/10/2026As for sources: I googled it and grabbed a couple. You can Google it yourself if you want different sources. 000
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Oh yikes. Okay: so no, there is plenty of evidence that trans athletes are well matched with their gender peers. TONS. Anything else is a scare tactic. Second, trans athlete BS like this is an admitted gateway into banning trans care and access in general. 100
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 06/10/2026www.yahoo.com/news/politic...yahoo.comJames Talarico walks back trans athlete position, citing ‘safety’ and ‘fairness’The Texas Democratic Senate candidate previously voted in opposition to bans on trans participation in school athletics — but changed course in a Fox News interview. 110
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 06/10/2026www.texastribune.org/2026/09/09/j...texastribune.orgJames Talarico reverses stance on trans student-athletesTalarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes. 100
Reposted by Herded by CatsOrdinary Shena @originalshena2.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Tom Tenney is dying and has a very modest GoFundMe up to try to pay for oxygen and his medication and to try to keep his family housed when he's gone. He's comics people. Please donate, share, anything helps. www.gofundme.com/f/help-marve...?gofundme.comDonate to Help Marvel Artist Tom Tenney Thru His Final Chapter, organized by Christina DurbinImagine spending more than 30 years bringing heroes to life on… Christina Durbin needs your support for Help Marvel Artist Tom Tenney Thru His Final Chapter 1252346
Reposted by Herded by CatsMatthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 05/10/2026Plague in Russia - I've gotten a lot of questions so here's why I'm not panicking (and I don't think you should either) Oct 5 at 7:15 PM ET shouldntneedtobealawyer.com/events/17154...shouldntneedtobealawyer.comPlague in Russia - | PatreonPatreon is empowering a new generation of creators. Support and engage with artists and creators as they live out their passions! 14015
Reposted by Herded by CatsMeg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Please remember that for every VE Schwab and Stephen King, there are a lot of banned Black, queer, and POC writers you've never heard of, to whom it is maybe not a badge of honor but a denial of their voice. Being banned is not a marketing opportunity, unless one is already rich. 21555670
Reposted by Herded by CatsJoel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The reason some Jews are so skeptical of criticism of Israel, (and this is explanation and not defense), is that you start with "the Israeli government is racist" and end with what the Green Party actually adopted, which is, "Individual UK Jews can be punished for attending shuls we deem Zionist." 537056
Reposted by Herded by CatsJoanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Hi folks: Today's the deadline for public comments on the proposed removal of federal protection for nat'l forests Hundreds of endangered species will be affected Here's info from the American Bird Conservancy, & the link for comments: abcbirds.org/news/roadles... www.fs.usda.gov/managing-lan...fs.usda.govRoadless Areas | US Forest ServiceWhat's NewOn Aug. 18, 2026, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brook L. Rollins announced that the proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement that recommends removing the 2001 Roadle... 22343220
Reposted by Herded by CatsWitchy Annie 🏳️⚧️ 🔞 @possmom.bsky.social · 05/10/2026"JK Rowling is already a billionaire and everyone already knows about Harry Potter, what's the point of boycotting?" Nobody thinks boycotting will bankrupt her. We know she's gonna die rich. We're just asking you to show a shred of solidarity with trans folk. Absolute low bar bare minimum shit. 9484433187
Reposted by Herded by CatsIron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 01/10/2026This. I strongly believe a lot of men have no idea how often women contend with this, and how it can stunt their ambitions. 01227313
Herded by Cats @solestria.bsky.social · 05/10/2026But Talarico is also abandoning trans folks, so how different is he really? We need people to put pressure on him to support trans people. 140
Reposted by Herded by CatsCat Rambo @catrambo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026It's a good day when it includes a new John Wiswell story! 1227
Reposted by Herded by CatsProPublica @propublica.org · 05/10/2026NEW: Remember when John Oliver opened a church to expose how easy it was to get tax exemptions? This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one. We founded two. Here’s how.propublica.orgHow ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 HoursThe reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required. 7954042360