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#waterfallwednesday Gotta post these beauties in the Cascade Mtns, Oregon.

i was worried to see American Girl trending but actually

folks

American Girl Dolls say trans rights, fuck yeah

Hey friends. I hope everyone had a good day.

Democrats had another win to celebrate last night. It was exciting to send that post when NBC called the race!

For tonight's evening read, here's an interesting article from earlier today about Democrats' rising stars.

The midterms have rebuilt Democrats’ presidential bench

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/midterms-rebuilt-democrats-presidential-bench_n_6390be8ae4b0501fba8bb94a
#News #Democrats #Warnock #VoteBlue

The Midterms Have Rebuilt Democrats’ Presidential Bench

Sen. Raphael Warnock is the latest option among a host of swing-state governors and superstar senators ready for when the party moves past Joe Biden.

HuffPost
#waterfallwednesday is a thing?! Cool! Enjoying all the photos in this tag! Here's a few. One from Shenandoah National Park, another two from the White Mountains in NH. Taken during our summer road trips where we hike excessively.
Misty Miss in the Morning. #mosstodon
Recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal for protecting the congress refuse to shake hands with leaders of what once was called Lincoln’s Party, and in last decade an embarrassment, a threat to the wellbeing of US citizens, its constitution & democracy.

Fiona Hill: ‘Elon Musk Is Transmitting a Message for Putin’

Despite the setbacks Russia has suffered on the battlefield, Hill thinks Putin is undaunted. She sees him adapting to new conditions, not giving up. And she sees him trying to get the West to accede to his aims by using messengers like billionaire Elon Musk to propose arrangements that would end the conflict on his terms.

“Putin plays the egos of big men, gives them a sense that they can play a role. But in reality, they’re just direct transmitters of messages from Vladimir Putin,” Hill says.

#ElonMusk #putin #russia #Ukraine

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/10/17/fiona-hill-putin-war-00061894

Fiona Hill: ‘Elon Musk Is Transmitting a Message for Putin’

Eight months into Russia’s war against Ukraine, POLITICO talks to the Russia analyst about whether Putin’s aims are evolving and what it would take to end the war.

POLITICO

This toot is your reminder to
- drink a glass of water
- check if you need to eat something
- take any meds you need to take
- unclench your shoulders and jaw
- do something kind for yourself

And in case you haven't been told today, you're amazing, you're super loved, and you're doing a great job 💞💞

#SelfCare #MentalHealth

This is not surprising to anyone paying attention, sadly too many people don't pay attention. Speak up, speak out, look out for each other, and please, please, please stay safe.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/dhs-warns-terror-threats-lgbtq-jewish-migrant-rcna59426?fbclid=IwAR2dpovMdO-YBkGPQsXGXDuf8wNU66RE8y5Yzcsj4g7DYGXxU0XUUgqk_9w

#LGBTQ #Lesbian #sapphic #trans #gay #bisexual #jew #jewish #hate #safety #ally

DHS warns of domestic terror threats to LGBTQ, Jewish and migrant communities

In a terrorism bulletin, DHS raised concerns about threats to the LBGTQ, Jewish and migrant communities, calling domestic extremists a "lethal threat."

NBC News