A smile better suits a hero

The ACLU - They’ll do their best to make sure this dumpster fire doesn’t turn into a wildfire.

You know trans people? No you don't.

You know queer people? No you don't.

You know immigrants? No you don't.

You know people who are pregnant? No you don't.

You know people who are trying to get pregnant? No you don't.

You know someone on their period? No you don't.

You know people who have any other religion than Christianity? No you don't.

You know people who aren't religious?

You know people who voted blue? No you don't.

You know disabled people? No you don't.

You know someone who had an abortion? No you don't.

You know someone who was/is at a protest? No you don't.

Be safe on the internet. Especially on sites owned by Trump's friends and allies.

And if you have to, keep yourself safe. Check your social media. Delete posts that can get you or people you know into trouble.

Do NOT keep track of your period in a traceable way. Whether its on paper or digitally.

Talking about politics can be turned dangerous. Be aware who and where you talk.

Be aware of devices like phones keeping track of you. A lot of new cars keep track of where you're going. If things like the FBI are no longer independent, this will get dangerous. Even pictures are traceable.

If you have to go somewhere that will now be dangerous if someone knows, do not bring smart devices. If you need a phone on you in case you need to call for help: old phones or burner phones.

Black, Brown, and Indigenous people in America, I love you.

Women and pregnant people in America, I love you.

Trans men and women and non-binary folks in America, I love you.

Immunocompromised, disabled, and neurodivergent people in America, I love you.

Palestinians and Jewish People, I love you.

All those who voted blue in a red state, I love you.

I have a little sideblog called sootheyourself that I started for my kid when they were away at college and struggling with their mental health. (Hence the strange in-jokey blog title and description.) It's a place where I reblog cute cat videos and relaxing art and sweet funny pictures for them, and for anyone else who wants to visit.

New posts show up there in fits and starts, although going forward I am hoping to put a lot more stuff there a lot more often now that *gestures at everything*

in delaware, sarah mcbride became the first openly trans person to be elected to the us congress

in north carolina, democrat josh stein will defeat self proclaimed "black nazi" and "pervert" mark robinson for the governorship

new york, maryland, and colorado all added reproductive right protections to their state constitution through a vote on an amendment

for the first time in history, two black women will serve in the senate, newly elected lisa blunt rochester (de) and angela alsobrooks (md)

kentucky rejected a constitutional amendment which would undermine public education by forcing public school dollars to go to non-public school

former democratic states attorney of florida monique worrell won her job back after ron desantis forced her out

palestine supporter bernie sanders won his fourth term in the senate representing vermont

despite fears, there have been no reports of any political violence or widescale voter intimidation and fraud

But I'm gonna. There is no other choice.

Despair is not an option. I'm too stubborn to let it take me.

So I grit my teeth. Curl my hands into fists. Roll my sleeves.

Chin up. Hands up.

Today.

If you are a USAmerican in a relationship that might be affected by legislation that dissolves same-sex marriages, who may no longer be recognized as next-of-kin, especially if you have children, get your rights in writing!

Your marriage certificate may not be enough to prove you have rights to make medical decisions for non-biological children or for a same-sex spouse or partner.