don’t give them their freedom, because they’re not going to give you yours

Oregon says it will refuse to comply with Trump’s DEI order on public schools Oregon believes it is already in compliance with federal law that prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origin.

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Portland OR Hands Off Rally

Oh wow: Portland Oregon is NOT KIDDING
#handsoff

Goodnight #catsofbluesky #cats

Peacefulness beneath a Civil War era desk reminds me that despite turmoil, communities can heal. #cat #catsofbluesky #ragdoll

From the NatureIsFuckingLit community on Reddit: 🔥The Dango Fish! Explore this post and more from the NatureIsFuckingLit community

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Push back!
Google Gulf of Mexico.
"Gulf of America" will be @ the top.
Click on the three little dots to the right of "Gulf of America".
Select "Send Feedback"
Click on "Gulf Of America" text.
Select "Inaccurate content"
Select "Incorrect" & type "The correct name is "Gulf of Mexico"

What to know about Trump, Musk and the dismantling of USAID Taking action against the foreign aid agency legally requires an act of Congress.

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White mediocre men - like their MAGA party unable to compete without chesting

My eldest child is a currently NB (considering transitioning) adult with high functioning autism. They are so worried about their place in the world. Their autism makes navigating these political waters worse. I'd like to see them try to take away their rights. I'll go full Mama Bear mode!

As a child of the 1970s, who read Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring in college, seeing a bald eagle fly across as I’m driving home makes my heart happy.

The cat is happy that I’m home with my annual ‘middle school kids are walking germ factories’ illlness. Until I sneeze that is.

Feathers, yarn, and mice fear him. Ever vigilant, listening for the shaking of the treat bag.

Country life, spoiled cat. #cats #catsofbluesky #rural

Good thing I live in the wilderness.

Just brothers from different mothers. Chillin on a Sat. #catsofbluesky #cats

I’m sorry for what I said when I was hangry. #catsofbluesky #cat #ragdoll

Twinsies! Though the feathers are now LONG gone.

9 month old Sparky showing off his fav toy. #adoptdontshop #catsofbluesky #cats #rescuecat

I won a state funded teacher of the year award for $1000. Got taxed on it and kept $650. I often spend hours to get a few hundred dollars for my classroom. The robots I use for my STEM class are older than my teenage students. But at $600 per robot "brain", no way can I replace them.