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Brexit: Theresa May's deal is voted down in historic Commons defeat

(Not that I expected this to pass, but ye gods, the incompetence of... everything.)

ETA: Nice summary:

Whatever the results, there are now three options - leave the E.U. with no deal (most of parliament doesn’t support this), remain in the E.U. as is (most of parliament doesn’t support this without a mandate from the country), renegotiate a deal (no one believes it’s possible) /8
— Tom Coates (@tomcoates) January 15, 2019

Current Mood: groggy
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And props to Blade Runner, that's fairly accurate.

Anyway - thank you all for being awesome in 2018, and here's to 2019, a No Deal Brexit and all the other joys. But hey, I get to use the quixotic mood! :D

Current Mood: quixotic
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Mr Blobby appeared on Loose Women to discuss Brexit

classics_lover - you totally called it.

From the article: This was obviously just a bit of fun, but there was something weirdly dystopian about this segment. Almost as if we had already plunged out of the EU years ago and have been reduced to nostalgia acts who masquerade as political experts in an attempt to make the nation feel better about their impending doom.

Current Mood: weird
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Trump has endorsed 11 Republicans running for Governor, 31 House candidates and 13 Senate candidates and I've screenshot every one of them and will let him know every one that loses.
— Ally Maynard (@missmayn) November 7, 2018

Crossposts: https://elisi.livejournal.com/1153103.html

I’m sure the UK will forgive the Brexiters for how they’ve fucked the country. Anyway, I’m off to burn the effigy of a man who’s been dead for 412 years.
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) November 2, 2018

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every woman in this pic tho pic.twitter.com/6Y2SvY4YlU
— Gustavo Luis (@verygooster) September 27, 2018

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Ways to Change the World: Jameela Jamil

The 15-Year-Old Labour Activist Right-Wing Twitter Don't Believe Is Real

America: 2018 National Prisoner Strike and Organizing Support

Statement regarding the ongoing Nationwide Prison Strike
Issued August 28, 2018 (week two of the strike) by the Prison Strike Media Team

The John McCain Phenomenon
The political establishment needed a war-hero fetish object—and so it invented one
(Long, but interesting & even-handed)

Forget Louis C.K., Watch These Padma Lakshmi–Approved Comedians Instead

Father James Martin: Tracing the causes of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

Crossposts: https://elisi.livejournal.com/1143670.html

The British among you will know him. Americans - look out. Here he is (13 years ago?) in his Ali G persona interviewing Donald Trump.

Watch on YouTube

But he has moved away from just making fun of people. (And to be honest, Borat must have been ten years ago, have no idea what he's been doing in the mean time...) But NOW? Now, he's gone after American politics. Please watch the clip below, where Republicans Endorse Arming Preschoolers. Yes really. YES REALLY.

Watch on YouTube

For this new show (Who Is America) he has also interviewed Sarah Palin, Dick Cheney, that pedophile (I can't remember his name, and can't be bothered to look it up).

America, you're welcome. :)

Omg. He also interviewed Bernie Sanders! Poor Bernie, the look he shoots the camera when his 'interviewer' starts sprouting complete nonsense is amazing.

Current Mood: indescribable
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So, all European (EU) friends:

(If you’re European, in a couple of weeks you will be denied any and all access to fandom contents on Tumblr and everywhere else on the internet. Here’s why.
From this Tumblr post <- obviously the internet won't DISAPPEAR. However, it could be the very slow start...)

More info:

Why You Need to act NOW! To save the internet.

I hate 2018. There's never a 'Surely it's not that bad' option. :( I mean, maybe everything will be fine, but WHAT IF?

(As an EU citizen living in the UK, my rights are already questionable.)

ETA: Bless the OTW (with thanks to my flist): EU Copyright Developments and Fans

And they say basically the same as the links above: Contact your MEP! Make your voice heard!

Current Mood: worried
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Congress just reached a funding deal to keep the government open
No wall, no Planned Parenthood cuts — it’s a huge win for Democrats

Current Mood: pleased
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EW: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reunion: Exclusive Photos
Lots of gorgeous pictures. And v. helpful for anyone wanting to do banner or anything else with the characters having aged. :)

Vox: 70 days in, Donald Trump’s presidency is flailing
Trump’s campaign rewarded him for breaking the rules. His presidency has punished him for it.

Crossposts: http://elisi.livejournal.com/1058510.html

Kellyanne Conway suggests Obama could have spied on Donald Trump through a microwave

And although it looks like an Onion headline, it's 2017 and the link goes to The Independent...

In far happier news (I'm pointedly ignoring British politics) here is the new Doctor Who trailer:

Watch on YouTube

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Watch on YouTube

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First of all, the Best Picture Oscar mix up made my day! :D

ETA: Lovely post here with MORE: 10 Beautiful Moments at the Oscars That Were Basically “Fuck Yous” to Donald Trump

Also, this website, via

lynnene:

President Hillary Rodham Clinton
News from the Real America, Where the Majority Rules

It's hilarious, and apparently makes Trump supporters really mad!!

( So many links, I'm sure a lot are out of date by now... )

Crossposts: http://elisi.livejournal.com/1052537.html

The Travel Press is Reporting the 'Trump Slump,' a Devastating Drop in Tourism to the United States

Not surprising with stories like these:

British Muslim teacher denied entry to US on school trip

Calgary seniors shocked at being fingerprinted, photographed by U.S. border officials

Related:

I Was a Muslim in Trump's White House
When President Obama left, I stayed on at the National Security Council in order to serve my country. I lasted eight days.

Current Mood: cynical
Crossposts: http://elisi.livejournal.com/1052015.html

Mike Pence's wife introduced him at the 2017 March for Life, saying, "I have never met anyone who has more passion for women, for children, and for the American people."

I am finding that somewhat hard to believe. Or maybe she has not met a lot of people...

VP Mike Pence Casts Deciding Vote To Confirm Betsy DeVos

Generally, the way Republicans always go on about their faith in the light of their actions brings this to mind:

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Matthew 6:24

(I am sure you have already seen the figures for how much Betsy DeVos has donated.)

Current Mood: cynical
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If you want a more artistic version that might be easier to print out, I found one here

Current Mood: hopeful
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Just a few things.

First, The Guardian has a wonderful article:

The web's funniest responses to Trump's grim first week .
I had seen quite a few, but not all. Remember, laughter is one of the best weapons! (Esp loved the one with Hillary limiting men's use of the reproductive organs.)

Secondly, for those that want to keep on top of what's happening (US centric), add

thisfinecrew. Lots of links and things to do etc.

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And then for something completely different.

Went to the cinema on Wednesday and (FINALLY) saw Rogue One. Twas very very good and I liked it very much.

The interesting thing is that most of my flist has seen it by now, and I have scrolled past many many posts, which often fall into one of two camps. Either 'Well this one easily beat the somewhat mediocre The Force Awakens!' or 'The Force Awakens was easily superior, here are my issues with Rogue One...'

I am doing my usual trick of liking BOTH. Quite frankly, if the universe gives me TWO Star Wars movies with female leads they would have to be *fantastically* poor for me to complain.

Of course you may all like or dislike whatever you see fit. These things are all personal.

(FIAF stands for Fuck It All Friday, see Peter and Jane.)

Current Mood: FIAF
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I know I've yet to reply to comments (due to having a very nice evening yesterday and not getting online), but this is too relevant not to post:

I mentioned that I love 'Peter and Jane' (because she's hilarious), but sometimes she does long and serious posts and this is one of those times. She is writing about Trump's global gag rule:

To My Dearest Girl Child

For those who want more info/context Vox has a good article:

Trump reinstated the global gag rule. It won't stop abortion, but it will make it less safe.
Thousands of women will die across the world, and millions will lose access to both safe abortion and birth control.

This rule is like a yo-yo. Democrats get rid of it. Republicans re-instate it. Because of this we can track the impact. The rule results in more abortions, or more women dying. Read the article for numbers, although you will probably wish you hadn't.

I understand (and in many ways agree with) the Pro-Life argument, and think every abortion is a tragedy. But this is not how to fix things, just a way to punish (and kill) women.

Current Mood: depressed
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Originally posted by

snickfic at Sunday activism/news roundup

Women's March
* link to spreadsheet estimating total Women's March participation (Twitter.) As of now, estimate is between 3.6 and 4.5 MILLION in US.

* To my fellow white women: no one was arrested today because we showed up in numbers. This is why we need to continue to show up. (Twitter)

Activism / resources
* "So you just got home from your local Women's March. Now what?" (Twitter)

* Call the Halls: Contacting Your Representative the Smart Way - by the gal whose initial "how to call your reps" tweets went viral two months ago.

* Two sites focused on encouraging and supporting people interested in running for political office: Run for Something (young progressives) and She Should Run (women). IMO Run for Something seems to have it a lot more together, with a clear plan of action and headed by a gal who did major fundraising for Hillary Clinton, but their emphases are different, obviously. UPDATE: I've explored She Should Run more, and it looks like they have an entire series of courses for how thinking about running, what your story is, what your motivations are, how to get involved in your community in preparation to run, etc, which is pretty cool and also much lower investment and for people earlier in the process than Run for Something. So if both focuses apply to you, I think they're both worth exploring and deciding which one is a better fit for you .

* Find a local League of Women Voters - I knew this group did a ton of voter education and informed voting work, but I did not know until yesterday that their local branches hold forums and otherwise engage heavily with local issues, as opposed to just national ones. I am 100% going to be checking out some of these educational forums near me in the next while.

News / analysis
* Analysis of game Trump is playing with press. Really scary stuff. (Twitter)

* Tons of links/explanation for what Trump's inauguration day executive order is and means (Twitter)

* Sen. Tomes' protester bill met with criticism (Indiana Courier Press). This was the Indiana "clear roadways of protesters by any means necessary" bill. Sounds like it's dead in the water.

* At the Last Minute, Trump Asks Nuclear Safety Administrator to Stick Around After All (Gizmodo). WELL, GOOD.

* Rep. Cathy McMorris (R-WA) gets shouted down at MLK event by angry constituents (ThinkProgress)

* Governor Cuomo Announces Decisive Actions to Secure Access to Reproductive Health Services in New York (ny.gov)

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