Easterncedar
Easterncedar's JournalGeminids are putting on a show
Even in town here (it IS a rather small town, but we do have streetlights) I just saw several nice falling stars within about 10 minutes.
About the hilarious moms protest
The slimy misogynist Chris Rufo asked on twitter on a scale of 1 to 10 how effective is this protest. It has been suggested, by someone on the battlefield, that a bomb of replies of eleven! Would be fun.
If you do twitter, would you consider that?
Thanks!
More on the brave mothers against DeSantis
https://msmagazine.com/2023/05/30/the-florida-moms-are-all-rightCheck out this article; there are warriors among us - fierce and funny.
Mothers' hilarious protest in Florida
I love the outrageous art vs dick signs, but the David torsos are genius!
And do read the article by the Director of the Gender Studies program at New College
https://msmagazine.com/2023/05/30/the-florida-moms-are-all-right/
A fun and encouraging article about New College
https://msmagazine.com/2023/05/30/the-florida-moms-are-all-rightThe header photo is of hilarious and outrageous women fighting back.
Horrifying driver of McCarthy's work requirement
I heard on NPR yesterday a story about the companies that are raking in millions of taxpayer dollars to enforce work-for-benefit programs, supposedly helping people connect with employers, but of course grifting all the way.
The CEO of one company, maybe called Maximus, referred to the people as product.
I didnt know about this. This needs to be fought.
(I remain a fan of NPR.)
On edit: See Marketplace podcast: The Uncertain Hour The Welfare to Work Industrial Complex
Fiddleheads are here!
Sorry my attempt to post a picture didnt work - they are beautiful. A friend came by to share his foraged ferns. My dinner plans turned on a dime. Its fiddleheads for me tonight!
(And potatoes and ham.)
New College alternative commencement
The gofundme campaign for the students commencement this Thursday has been a great success. Check it out; the messages from the student leaders and the donors will inspire and cheer you. (And dont we all need a little of that?)
Many of the donor comments begin Bill Penzey sent me. Hurrah for Bill Penzey, a hero for our times!
Money above the amount needed for the celebration will be handed to a student organization that will continue to support student activities next year at the school, in an effort to keep New College alive as an institution that celebrates diversity and inclusion in defiance of the fascist bullies attempting to quash its liberal soul.
These students are such brave and creative people. They are fighting for all of us.
Bill Penzey supports New College
The class of 2023 at New College in Sarasota is having an alternative graduation ceremony, as the new DeSantis-appointed board of trustees/wrecking crew has invited a trumpy covid-denying whackaloon to be the speaker at the official ceremony.
Bill Penzey, one of the great heroes of our time, IMO, has posted about it in his newsletter, setting out the situation, with links to a Wonkette article, and asking for contributions to the students support fund.
I so appreciate Bill Penzeys activism, as I know other folks here do. If you dont know Penzeys spices, you should check them out. They are wonderful. And sign up for the newsletter. It will inspire you.
I know the people at New College, students and faculty, appreciate knowing they are not fighting alone.
New College tonight
Alex Wagner is airing a feature on the fight for New College at 9 tonight.
Im really glad the story is getting the attention.
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