Resistance Patton she/her/hers

So much this. See also Nate Silver, Matt Walsh, and Joe Rogan.

Relatedly (?): i am participating in a speech contest today. #Toastmasters

Had a terrible stress dream last night (was in a play, couldn't remember my lines) and woke up to discover i forgot to take my bedtime meds, which include an anti-anxiety med.

Same

Welp, i am now a trained poll worker. See you Nov. 3.

Just for funsies: i'm building out a Halloween playlist. The name ofnthe song needs to have a monster in it. Suggestions welcome. This is what i have so far open.spotify.com/playlist/5pB...

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Allegheny County just became the first in PA to guarantee 12 weeks of paid parental leave — because no one should choose between a paycheck and a newborn. 11-4. Innamorato signs Thursday. The business lobby predicted doom; working families said finally.

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I am working on an article that involves the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and i 100% would go watch the entirety of Family Ties if it were streaming anywhere.

I was so moved by this Christian dad’s response to a despondent trans kid whose father wouldn’t support their care on “Christian” grounds. It’s never OK to use Christ as a weapon of hate. God is love. 💗 www.reddit.com/r/cisparentt...

TOMORROW is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania in this year’s election! 🇺🇸

since California ballots are now out: prop 40 is the billionaire tax, and you should vote yes to stick it to them but both props 41 and 42 are designed to retroactively cancel the billionaire tax because they’re afraid they can’t beat it at the ballot box yes on 40, no on 41 and 42

Nope. Abortion rights are in danger because we don't have many leaders willing to stand up and say it's a social good. Instead they talk about "women's repro healthcare." Abortion is so popular that Colorado's repro health amendment with no fetal viability ban passed in Lauren Boebert's district.

Washed a bunch of dishes, walked the dog, and MADE A PHONE CALL to customer service regarding my auto loan, and signed onto work at 7:30 am. LFG Friday

It was cute. Appropriately sweet and spooky. Will watch Practical Magic 2

Who. Cares. Who gives a fuck. STOP TALKING TO TRUMP/GOP VOTERS. ISTFG

Watching Practical Magic for the first time.

The federal investigation is politically motivated bullshit to punish an enemy of the administration

I guess Girls is coming back? I never watched it, and my understanding of Lena Dunham is she's not that great a person?

Oldest child has discovered Neutral Milk Hotel and Soul Coughing 🙌🏻

ANXIETY DISORDERS ARE FUN

flu shot done!

Whoa. Storm incoming.

Do not like

I can't understand why the party of "believe us Mitch McConnell is just fine" is choosing to harp on the excused absence of a Dem candidate.

Yeah so he can ignore his GOP constituents too, although some of them (millionaires) will be more than happy to pay for his attention and vote.

I work with a genuinely stunning woman, and i can't wrap my head around it

This is disgusting and Congress should stop it, then impeach Hegseth. It's barbaric.

From every clip I've seen of this debate, Jackson absolutely owned Collins at every turn

THIS MOTHERFUCKER HAS TO GO

Lol "Da doo ron ron" the Shaun Cassidy version

I thought I slept fine last night, but my current level of tiredness amd the bags under my eyes beg to differ

Well fuck a duck

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