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Not a topic for debate.

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Via noristarcream

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me and my homies support real artists who put their passion into their pieces instead of a machine who rips off the hard work of talented peeps

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Finally finished the back patch I’ve been working on for weeks.

“We make history“ quote by @makingqueerhistory​

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Dandelion News - April 15-21

Based on the results of this poll, for the next few weeks I’m gonna test out doing 5 articles a week instead of 10, as part of an effort to maintain my own mental health. If these half-sized posts get markedly fewer notes, I’ll try to figure out a different compromise.

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1. Chicago Teachers Union ratifies groundbreaking contract cementing LGBTQ+ protections

“The agreement includes meaningful raises, smaller class sizes, and more classroom resources, but it also codifies some of the most comprehensive LGBTQ+ protections ever included in a public school labor deal. Among the new provisions are gender-affirming health care for staff, a trained Gender Support Coordinator in every school, codified protections for chosen names and pronouns, and a mandate that every school upholds inclusive curriculum standards and supports student-led Gender and Sexuality Alliances.”

2. Clean energy from rain? Scientists generate electricity from falling droplets

“Researchers from the National University of Singapore have used rain-like droplets moving through a tube to generate enough energy to light up 12 LEDs. […] They say that plug flow energy could be simpler to set up and maintain than hydroelectric power plants, and it could be convenient for urban spaces like rooftops.”

3. Utah Remains Rich in Bee Diversity

“Researchers set out to document Utah’s bee species to determine the best way to conserve them. […] In total, the researchers documented 1,167 bee species in the state.”

4. Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds

“Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they're found worldwide[….] In more than half of the areas studied, threats are declining overall, the study found. [… G]reen turtles are still considered endangered globally, but their populations show signs of recovery in many regions of the world, researchers found.”

5. Florida Creek Restoration Benefits Fish and People in Jacksonville

“The restoration of McCoys Creek with NOAA funds is creating fish habitat and recreational space for community members. It also takes 150 homes out of the flood zone. […] This work is part of a larger plan to establish the Emerald Trail, a 30-mile walking and cycling path connecting 14 downtown neighborhoods to multiple parks and greenways.”

April 8-14 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)

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i need everyone to see the cat i met today

his name is hercule purrot

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i would recognize that season of television by haircut alone

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me when I talk to people who were born in 2005

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I love when i look in a window and find a cat there

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queen elizabeth dying right after meeting liz truss.... pope francis dying right after meeting jd vance.... i get it though. i think i'd lie down and die after meeting them too

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its time for the tantrum hole

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i really like looking at google image searches for “firemen rescuing cats” or something because you get super cute pictures like

AND THEN THERE’S THIS ONE

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So many warblers! I carved most of the top two today and just finished the drawing for the bottom left. Hoping to get them done and printed on tote bags for a birding festival this weekend

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I finally got the right drill bit so I can turn some of my painted pieces that are not food safe into planters!

Now I just need to make trays for them all 🫠

Also I love that even with the blurry background you can still see the deer path across the yard 😂