Dr. Flowers @AlliFlowers@talkedabout.social

Target announced that it's removing Pride merchandise from its stores in order to protect the staff from the #Christofascists--because that's how we know we live in a democracy and a free market: it's not about whether their shit sells (it does! very well!), but about whether armed assholes will target innocent bystanders who just work there.

#TargetStores #Bigotry #Pride

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/target-remove-some-lbgtq-merchandise-after-facing-customer-backlash-2023-05-23/

Billionaire former minister in Hosni Mubarak's Egyptian dictatorship donates £5m to the UK Conservative Party, to help it win the next election.
It's approved, it's legal, and it's rotten to the core.
The UK's political system is institutionally corrupt.

Texas Republicans pass school bill slammed as 'defunding public education'.

A school funding bill that would enact a voucher program for education in Texas was passed by the state Senate right before midnight Tuesday – and has been slammed by opponents as "defunding public education." https://www.rawstory.com/texas-education-funding-legislature/

Army Ranger who helped crush cops on Jan 6 is slapped with over 5 years in prison: ‘He turned against his own country’ https://deadstate.org/army-ranger-who-helped-crush-cops-on-jan-6-is-slapped-with-over-5-years-in-prison-he-turned-against-his-own-country/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Democrat 'apologizes' to 'Grand Appliance Party' for protecting kids from gun violence instead of gas stoves https://www.alternet.org/dem-apologizes-grand-appliance-party/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

@GottaLaff
We have a judge problem in this country. If I drive down to the courthouse tonight break in and crap on the floor, beat up some furniture and steal some shit, I can promise you I'll get 10 years.. Fuck these judges.

#Breaking: “Every House Democrat has endorsed the #DischargePetition to force a vote on legislation to hike the #DebtCeiling & prevent #default

The signatures of the last final holdouts — Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Ed Case (D-Hawaii) — puts the total number at 213, meaning Democratic leaders still 👉🏼need to find 5 Republicans👈🏼 if the petition is to be successful”

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4019483-democrats-unanimously-back-debt-ceiling-discharge-petition/

Jan. 6 rioter who put his feet on desk in Pelosi office sentenced to 4.5 years in prison https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jan-6-rioter-put-feet-desk-pelosi-office-sentenced-45-years-prison-rcna85848

Let’s be clear: House Republicans would rather politicize kitchen appliances than protect the welfare of Americans.

Because you know what they are banning? Abortions.

Do you know what they are banning? Books.

You know what they won't ban? Assault weapons.

This is dangerous AND dumb.

Want to help the bees?

1. Stop using pesticides. This includes "green" pesticides and mosquito misters.

2. Plant a diversity of flowers, if you have space.

3. If you have land, leave some bare patches, as most native bees are soil-nesters.

4. Leave dead trees and plants to stand for the wood and twig-nesting species.

5. Vote against politicians who are insensitive to environmental concerns. You know the ones. Out with them.

6. Vote for politicians who expand protected areas.

OMG! #TinaTurner died! OMG!

Rest in Power, Queen!

Gee, if this firm goes down, how will the Republican Attorneys General Association try to steal the next election?
#GOPTraitors #RepublicansAGs #Robocalls

48 states, DC sue Arizona firm over alleged robocalls to numbers on Do Not Call Registry https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4019068-48-states-dc-sue-arizona-firm-over-alleged-robocalls-to-numbers-on-do-not-call-registry/

Ohio Voters Launch Legal Action Against GOP Attempt To Usurp Constitutional Power https://bipartisanreport.com/2023/05/24/ohio-voters-launch-legal-action-against-gop-attempt-to-usurp-constitutional-power/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

What if “the standards” are really not what students need to be successful?

Wow, Steph Curry just announced that he's helping to renovate not one, not two, but SIX #Oakland public schoolyards.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Csm6ohEgb2l/?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ%3D%3D

@ProfWords @1finekitty
John Roberts has been collecting millions and millions of dollars since taking a seat on the SCOTUS so of course he's not in favor of ethical reforms.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/cnn-to-follow-up-trump-disaster-with-nikki-haley-town-hall

Douglas County School Board member resigns, cites lack of action against racism https://coloradosun.com/2023/05/24/douglas-county-school-board-resignation-racism/?utm_content=bufferaece1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Mastodon&utm_campaign=buffer