Anti-ICE protesters are blocking both sides of the 101 Freeway near the Alameda Street exit in DTLA. The CHP has since closed that portion of the freeway.

Screenshot of my new article, “every way cis people can help trans people right now”

I wrote a comprehensive guide for how gender allies can help trans people in these dark times. It’s organized by time commitment and level of experience with trans issues, so it should be accessible to anyone wanting to get involved.

Give it a read here! www.thatannamarie.com/help

okay but you aren’t

again, you could be shutting down all senate business by denying every single unanimous consent request, you could be down at Treasury with cameras, you could be doing something other than issuing strongly worded statements

your actions have to match what’s happening

At.
Gunpoint.

Musk is telling duly appointed and security cleared government officials that they will be shot if they don't turn over to Musk sensitive information to which he has no right.

In any other country, we'd call it a coup.

40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation Black History Month is not only a celebration of the rich history of Black life, politics, culture, and struggle. It is also a reminder to engage every day with that history as we ...

For #BlackHistoryMonth we're offering 40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation

One of the best things you can do right now is read books. Buy them. Borrow them from the library. Gift them.

Read history. Read fiction. Read science writing. Read anything that shows you the world is bigger than what fascists say it is.

Read to remember why your resistance matters. 📚💙

This sounds smart. Maybe for more than law profs. 🤔

Oh 🫥

𝐅'𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐄 🐔❤️

Congratulations, A’ja!

Image of an Indigenous woman and a Black woman, arms linked with the words ‘We Stand Together’ in the background.

It’s Black History Month, friends. 🫶🏽

We have NEVER required the acknowledgment of a colonizing occupier, to see one another’s beauty, share our stories with each other.

Artwork by Joelle Joyner (Kauwetsʔa·ka)

For Christmas, I’ll be reposting a bunch of fundraising campaigns for Palestinians all day - if you’re able to, please do donate!

But at the very least, please share them!

In the shadows of Arizona’s data center boom, thousands live without power As data centers drain America’s power grids, a fierce battle is being waged for electricity. On Navajo Nation land, many are on the losing end.

Read the entire article here on how AI is exacerbating existing issues re access to electricity in Arizona. This is only going to get worse, unless we stop pretending that AI has no downsides and also MUST be incorporated into every aspect of our lives.

www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Breaking: Biden commutes most federal death sentences 37 of the 40 men on death row will now be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

BREAKING: PRESIDENT BIDEN COMMUTES MOST FEDERAL DEATH SENTENCES.

With the actions, 37 of the 40 men on death row will now be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Excluded are Robert Bowers, Dylann Roof, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

More at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/biden-clem...

NCAA women's volleyball: How Louisville, Penn State advanced to Sunday's national championship In front of an NCAA-record 21,726 fans at the Yum Center in Louisville, the Louisville Cardinals and Penn State Nittany Lions won the chance to face each other in the NCAA women’s volleyball champions...

OK friends, while I could spend all day complaining about the Bears, we have a volleyball national championship starting in a few minutes on ABC. We're going to have a female coach win for the first time regardless. Here's my story from the semis to get you ready: sports.yahoo.com/ncaa-womens-...

A crockpot full of mulled wine with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves floating at the top

A cookie sheet with a dozen freshly baked cookies, three each of four different flavors (pumpkin oatmeal, matcha marshmallow, chocolate, chocolate chip)

Three decorated sugar cookies: a star with swirly shades of blue; a Christmas tree with bright green icing and neatly patterned sprinkles of different shapes in lavender, white, and turquoise; a circle with a tie-dye like rainbow of icing.

Kitchen scenes from yesterday’s cozy solstice celebration ❄️✨

Howardena Pindell on circles as symbols of segregation — red circles marked dishes and silverware used only by Black patrons — resurrecting them, accumulating them into topographies, recontextualizing them as stars in a galaxy

Photo of a window framed by sheer curtains with embroidered leaves with snowy landscape outside. A black cat is sitting like a loaf in the foreground and looking out the window.

Photo of a snow covered residential street in nyc

Photo of an iced coffee in front of a snow-covered sidewalk being held by a hand in a black mitten

Happy Solstice! Happy first snow! Happy it is always iced coffee season! ☃️🌤️🧋💖

Doechii and Brittany Howard: 'It's a Great Time for Women' in Music Doechii and Brittany Howard met up for a conversation at the Apollo Theater for Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians series

Brittany Howard and Doechii in conversation was something I didn’t know I needed. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Rest in Power, Lorraine O’Grady.

So many of us working in Black creative traditions are her intellectual children. We have been lucky.

It is a big and sad thing to lose her and Nikki Giovanni so close together.

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Nominations are open for the Index of Inspiring Black Scientists! We're building a global resource to celebrate and connect inspiring Black scholars in STEM at all career stages. Nominate someone today! Details: forms.gle/7nq5s2xBENUF...

#InspiringBlackScientists

Absolute Bagels, Iconic UWS Bagel Spot, Possibly 'Closed For Good': Multiple Employees Absolute Bagels is shuttered as of Thursday morning.

I am emotionally devastated. www.westsiderag.com/2024/12/12/a...

The Plight of the Palestinian Scientist (Gift Article) Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine.

Dear 🧪 🔭:
Palestinian scientists are our *colleagues* and they and their communities deserve our solidarity and vocal support for their continued well-being, human rights, and yes, their science.

Please read these stories. Then do the work. Free Palestine. #giftlink

www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/s...

Rest well 🫶🏾

www.npr.org/2024/12/09/n...

A vibrant illustration featuring four Black women with braided hair interlinked across their bodies, symbolizing connection and support. Each figure is depicted in a different posture, suggesting themes of growth, unity, connection. The background features a large, warm golden sun setting over rolling green hills and a gradient blue sky, creating a serene and reflective atmosphere.

IA minimalist illustration on a textured beige background, featuring four Black women with braided hair interlinked across their bodies. Each figure expresses a different posture, symbolizing connection and emotional strength. The muted color palette highlights the bold black braids and the warm tones of their skin, creating an elegant and introspective visual.

Was deeply inspired by Doechii‘s recent performance, in particular the message of connection. Seeing the imagery made me think of how we are connected through our past, present & future. Loved it