Notices by Molly Cantrell-Kraig 🇺🇦 (mckra1g@mastodon.social)

I’ve already accepted the fact that the rest of my life will be spent dedicated to reversing the damage this man has done. America will never fully recover. We have elected the equivalent of a bum knee: even if we restore our republic, we will always bear the reminders of the wound he represents.

Leave your light saber at home, but if you’re in Chicago make plans to join us.

#StarWarsDay #resistance

Need a boost of good vibes? Go look at pictures of something cute!

A study conducted by a research group led by Associate Professor Hiroshi Nittono of the Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, concerning “kawaii” (a Japanese word meaning cute), showed that people’s performance in tasks requiring focused attention improved after viewing cute photographs of baby animals.

#dogs #wellness #stress

@WarnerCrocker

Yes. It is. It is intended to wear people down. When the adrenal glands are always open full throttle, that sort of stress breaks people. It's hell on the immune system.

…But Whiskey Pete has a U.S. flag ̶c̶o̶d̶p̶i̶e̶c̶e̶, er belt buckle, so that makes it okay. We better have our own version of Nuremberg trials after this shitshow is over.

The Congregationalists out here speaking the truth.

🏳️⚧️

#trans #church

@kims

Speaking out for Other is speaking out for Self. My soul is not rotting, and I post things like this for those who may not realize their/our interconnectedness.

I hope you have a fantastic and peaceful day.

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I know how the poem ends too. Your wealth won’t save you. Your whiteness won’t save you. Fascists eliminate any and all perceived enemies to their hegemony.

We’re only 4 months into the Trump regime, and shit’s gone sideways in irreversible ways. But he and his owners are not impervious to opposition. Now is the time for all good people to come to the aid of their ̶c̶o̶u̶n̶t̶r̶y̶ democracy (globally).

Never forget: there are more ants than grasshoppers.

#resistance #Trump

As of April 14, over 180 colleges and universities have identified 1,000-plus international students and recent graduates who have had their legal status changed by the State Department.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/international-students-us/2025/04/07/where-students-have-had-their-visas-revoked

#higherEd #college #fascism #USpol #Visa #students

@kims @jalefkowit

Today when I thought about visiting my children who live on the west coast, “I wonder if I should bring my passport?” Immediately following this thought was:

• OMG I am legitimately concerned about cross country travel.
• This is fucking depressing.
• I refuse to normalize this shit.
• Trump is a POS.

THIS is why I garden. Thirty minutes ago, these chives were growing in my garden out front. Peanut sauce over pasta, sesame seeds and chives = delicious and nutritious lunch!

#vegan #plantBased #vegetarian #gardening #life #lunch #foodie

@Remittancegirl

He and his cabal live by Ayn Rand’s quote:

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”

The sooner the rest of the world figures that out, the better.

Chicago Family Biking is offering a free virtual Bike Bus Leader Training on Thursday, April 17th from 7-8pm. Join Bike Bus leaders past, present and future to learn how to get a bike bus started at your school. For more information, bike bus resources and to register for the training, visit:

http://www.chicagofamilybiking.org/biketoschool

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#BikeTooter #bikeCHI #school

He wants his name on everything; he owns this slump. Let’s make it official.

#TrumpSlump #trump #economy #news

@chris

Things I’m learning bc I’m old: kids walk around with gallon jugs of god knows what intoxicant. Girls tuck their tee shirts into their bra bands to create a makeshift halter top.

Today I learned that there’s a free Black farmers index. Want to support hyperlocal and Black-owned businesses (instead of keeping billionaires in yacht money)? Take a look. Buy some stuff:

https://blackfarmersindex.com/

#BlackMastodon #gardening #antiCapitalism #dei

OMG Chicago is bananas today. Here’s a snapshot of the dyeing of the river from the 44th floor (Chicago Architecture Center docent training this ayem). The streets are full of revelers and faux Irish. I, on the other hand am 4th gen off the boat, County Longford roots.

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#StPatricksDay #Irish

Springtime means sharing free clippings from the plants I’ve overwintered on my windowsill. Don’t forget to pay it forward. Kindness ALWAYS returns to its source.

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#gardening #Bloomscrolling #plants #BeKind #urbanGardening

Just you're semi-regular reminder that it costs zero dollars to be kind.

@WarnerCrocker @ai6yr

Agreed, but for those who are new to protest, beginning with a day of solidarity is a solid start. I think there are decades of mindless consumerism that must be addressed.

A day of boycotting is a shot across the bow for corporations who have been a used to us drones just buying whatever they pump out.

@ai6yr

Note to would-be allies: this is an act of solitary that will cost you very little. If you’re a white person, consider routing your purchases elsewhere.

I have. I stopped spending money at Target a week ago, and deleted their app. I’ve also canceled Amazon Prime.

#BlackMastodon #boycott #ally #money