Caffinated Corpse Emporium

Started out as random, out-of-context quotes, mostly from dnd. Now it's kind of a catch-all for my current obsessions. A mere a side-effect of being surrounded by nerds, I guess.

[supernaturallyliterate]

Hey, people in the US! Did you know that the Department of Homeland Security is trying to implement mandatory biometrics and fingerprinting for all foreign travelers entering and exiting the US?

And that there’s a public comment period OPEN RIGHT NOW? It only has 18 comments. Let’s get this circulating!! Public comment period ends on 11/26/25. If enacted, it would go into effect 12/26/25.

I hope I don’t need to explain why this is a problem, especially in our current administration. But a few key reasons why this is a very bad idea and sets a very bad precedent:

- privacy and security. HIPPA and other privacy laws exist to protect the unnecessary collection of data so that it’s less likely to be leaked. Is this data going to be stored securely? Who will have access to it? For what purpose? What safeguards will be in place to protect the proper use of this data? Surely there could be no reason to collect personally identifiable information about “foreigners” and “aliens”. Surely this wouldn’t be used for mass deportation efforts.

- the public comment is aimed at “the specific collection process as well as costs and benefits” for the process. So in your comment, the most effective arguments will center around how this system is infeasible to implement, cost prohibitive, and has no benefit. Focus on how the collection process will cost a lot of money, infringe on rights to privacy, etc.

Others please feel free to add ideas or template messages!!

Federal Register :: Request Access

[leebrontide]

You know what, I bet Cheney would have fucking love this. Today, the day of his death, and in his memory, go and tell the government what you think of this bloated, invasive, performative nonsense.

[sandcheeze13]

got another code red moment for us... :/

Federal Register :: Request Access

please actually reblog this post this time, as this one will gut national parks for more fucking paper. we have 14 days to stop it, giving us literally no time to do so.

they are literally betting on us to not do anything about it, because they're that desperate on keeping control, and ruining lives for everyone, but themselves.

[lingonberry24]

The proposed rule would rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (2001 Roadless Rule) (66 FR 3244, 36 CFR Subpart B (2001)), which prohibits road construction, road reconstruction, and timber harvesting in inventoried roadless areas, with limited exceptions.

[prismatic-bell]

Took me five minutes.

Go do it.

[darkesttimelinesblog]

Spread the word.

[rainofdauwuand0w0]

Its time to be a neighbor

http://foundation.pbs.org/ways-to-give/

http://protectmypublicmedia.org

http://pbssocal.org/support/donate

[daysleftofsecondterm]

Be a neighbour for the next 1,352 days

[riding-with-the-wild-hunt]

a whole bunch of gazan mutual aid projects and nonprofits. if the decision of which individual fundraiser to give to feels too daunting, or if you just want to help as many people as possible in one go, these are great initiatives to support.

care for gaza - focuses on providing food and essential supplies. donate here or here.

connecting humanity - securing internet access via donations of virtual sim cards (esims). if you can't afford a whole plan yourself, crips for esims is a communal pool that will use your donation to purchase and maintain esims

gaza soup kitchen - provides food, medical care, and classes for children. also has a gofundme

glia gaza medical support initiative - provides medical care through field clinics and tents at hospitals. donations can also be sent through their website.

ele elna elak - provides clean water, food, clothing, and shelter. they also have a gofundme

life for gaza - raising money for the gaza municipality to repair water and waste management infrastructure

taawon - partners with local civil organizations to provide food, water, medical care, shelter, and basic supplies

the sameer project - running various initiatives providing tents, medical care, and necessities. they have their own encampment project focused on sheltering families with children, sick and disabled members, or members in need of perinatal care

islamic relief worldwide's gaza emergency appeal - provides food, water, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and psychological support

baitulmaal - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, shelter, and medical supplies

gaza mutual aid fund - distributes food, hygiene products, water, and other essential supplies, including financial support. run by @/el-shab-hussein's amazing friend Mona. updates can be found on her instagram.

hygiene kits for gaza - provides hygiene supplies including menstrual products, wipes, and toothbrushes/toothpaste

anera - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, hygiene supplies, medicine, blankets and mattresses, and psychological care

palestine children's relief fund - provides supplies and support with a focus on children. also has an initiative for lebanon

certainly this is not an exhaustive list, so please feel free to add on other projects or organizations that i didn't include. and as always, please take the time to donate if you can and share. it truly makes all the difference.

[fairytale-poll]

PALESTINIAN GOFUNDMES FROM MY ASK BOX #17

Posted on February 4, 2025

Hello! It's been a while since I did one of these. Sorry to have kept a lot of people waiting.

I have linked verification when I could find it. If you find any verification for one that doesn't have one in this list, please DM it to me. If there are any errors, please DM it to me. Thank you!

@sarah-abo-hwidi [Link] [€1,575 out of €50,000] [Verified by association here and here]

@adambinali [Link] [€2,984 out of €20,000] [Verified by association]

@areejfamil [Link] [$6,619 out of $60,000]

@amal-alkfarnaa0 [Link] [£22,722 out of £25,000] [Verified 355]

@maramgaza4 [Link] [$2,688 out of $80,000] [Verification 431]

@choppedbluebirdcloud [Link] [€412 out of €15,000]

@wasem92 [Link] [$809 out of $20,000]

@mahmoudgj2000 [Link] [$5,536 out of $25,000] [Verification 388]

@nadagaza2003 [Link] [$4,957 out of $20,000] [Verified]

@almostteenagedragon [Link] [$2,042 out of $30,000] [Vetted by association]

@mohmmedaboalabed [Link] [€45 out of €20,000]

@swimmingblazenut [Link] [€892 out of €30,000] [Vetted by association]

@farhgaza [Link] [€1,351 out of €15,000]

DONATE IF YOU CAN, REBLOG IF YOU CAN'T!

[rourkie]

WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS.

Here's the deal:

🔘 Border Patrol can verify citizenship within 100 miles of a border or "external boundary." This includes coastlines, so NYC, Philadelphia, and all of NJ are within the 100-mile zone.

🔘 Border patrol can only ask brief questions about citizenship, and they cannot hold you for an extended time without cause.

🔘 You always have the right to remain silent. You do not need to answer their questions.

🔘 WITH THAT SAID, IF YOU ARE A BORN CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE, YOU NEED TO SPEAK THE FUCK UP.

🔘 The most important acts of resistance are the small ones. Make it difficult and uncomfortable for ICE agents to do their jobs. They are counting on citizens to turn a blind eye and allow them to deport undocumented citizens without challenge. Disabuse of that notion.

🔘 If you are on a train, bus, or anything else and ICE or CBP boards, you need to stand up and loudly let everyone know that they have the right to remain silent or only answer questions in the presence of an attorney, no matter their citizenship or immigration status. There have been numerous reports that confronting the agents in this way has caused them to leave without verifying citizenship. THIS CAN SAVE LIVES. 🙌

🔘 If you see anyone being held up by immigration, loudly ask if they are being detained and if they are free to go.

🔘 Immigration officers cannot detain anyone without reasonable suspicion, an agent must have specific facts about you that make it reasonable to believe you are committing or committed, a violation of immigration law or federal law. If an agent detains you, you can ask for their basis for reasonable suspicion, and they should tell you.

🔘 Always say no to a search and let everyone know that they can and should refuse consent to a search.

🔘 They cannot search or arrest anyone without facts about that make it probable that they are committing, or committed, a violation of immigration law or federal law.

🔘 Silence alone meets neither of these standards. Nor does race or ethnicity alone suffice for either probable cause or reasonable suspicion

🔘 white citizens, you have a level of privilege which protects us from retaliation from ICE for being "rude" and making a scene, which makes it our DUTY to speak up and make sure people without the same privilege know their rights. GET LOUD. YELL. YELL IN SPANISH IF YOU KNOW IT. LET PEOPLE KNOW THEY DON'T HAVE TO SAY SHIT. MAKE ICE UNCOMFORTABLE. THROW SAND IN THE GEARS OF WHITE SUPREMACY.

⭐️ Bonus info- ⭐️

🔘It is perfectly legal to record immigration agents as long as you are not on government property or at a port of entry. If your train/bus gets boarded, pull your phone out and start videotaping immediately.

🔘 If you are detained or see someone getting detained, get the agent's name, number, and any other identifying information. Get it on video if possible.

🔘 Contact the ACLU or your local Immigrant/Migrant support orgs if you see someone's rights being violated.

(this has been copy and pasted -- please feel free to do the same)

[ithelpstodream]

[myrosecolouredgirl]

Si la migra aparecen en su puerta

no abras la puerta. Estate calmado. Usted tiene derechos.

Si piden entrar, pregunten si tienen una orden firmada por un juez.

Si dicen que lo tienen, piden verlo.

Una orden de administración de ICE (formulario 1-200, 1-205) no les permite entrar a su hogar sin su consentimiento.

Si no tienen una orden firmada por un juez, usted puede negarse a dejarlos entrar

Si se fuerzan, no resistan. Dile a todos en la residencia que permanezcan en silencio.

Si usted es arrestado, permanezca en silencio y no firme nada hasta que hable con un abogado.

[uchanekome]

Reblog to save a life in these dark times.

[reasonsforhope]

If you're feeling anxious or depressed about the climate and want to do something to help right now, from your bed, for free...

Start helping with citizen science projects

Explainer: what is citizen science?

Public participation in science is increasing, and citizen science has a central part in this. It is a contribution by the public to researc

What's a citizen science project? Basically, it's crowdsourced science. In this case, crowdsourced climate science, that you can help with!

You don't need qualifications or any training besides the slideshow at the start of a project. There are a lot of things that humans can do way better than machines can, even with only minimal training, that are vital to science - especially digitizing records and building searchable databases

Like labeling trees in aerial photos so that scientists have better datasets to use for restoration.

Or counting cells in fossilized plants to track the impacts of climate change.

Or digitizing old atmospheric data to help scientists track the warming effects of El Niño.

Or counting penguins to help scientists better protect them.

Those are all on one of the most prominent citizen science platforms, called Zooniverse, but there are a ton of others, too.

Oh, and btw, you don't have to worry about messing up, because several people see each image. Studies show that if you pool the opinions of however many regular people (different by field), it matches the accuracy rate of a trained scientist in the field.

--

I spent a lot of time doing this when I was really badly injured and housebound, and it was so good for me to be able to HELP and DO SOMETHING, even when I was in too much pain to leave my bed. So if you are chronically ill/disabled/for whatever reason can't participate or volunteer for things in person, I highly highly recommend.

Next time you wish you could do something - anything - to help

Remember that actually, you can. And help with some science.

[enbycrip]

Yup, these are actually *really* important. And a small bit of work helps, so it’s doable even if you’re snowed under with survival work or in too much pain to concentrate for longer periods.

It’s multiply-checked by more than one person, so don’t worry about fucking it up because your concentration is fucked. Your input is valuable but not the only input.

I find Zooniverse very good, and it does Citizen Historian work too - I spent time digitising concentration camp records because a) families still don’t know what happened to some of their loved ones b) this makes the records available for historians without travelling to archives in person, which I can testify is *invaluable* for disabled historians and helps cut the need for overseas travel to do vital historical work.

It unexpectedly helped me with learning how to decipher premodern handwriting too, which proved really useful in my academic stuff. You *will* pick up valuable skills doing this. Put it on your CV.

[reasonsforhope]

Other places you can go to do citizen science, from the notes

(Thanks to everyone who left these in the notes! If you know more, put them in the notes, and I might add them! And ty @enbycrip for the fantastic addition that covered a bunch of details I didn't get to)

Apps/Websites

eBird (birds

Merlin (birds)

citizenscience.gov (big project database, US-based)

iNaturalist (nature)

MapSwipe (collaboration between several Red Cross organizations and Doctors Without Borders, update vital geospatial data) Smithsonian archives (transcriptions, many subjects)

Cornell Bird Lab (birds)

FoldIt (folding proteins)

Fathomverse (sea animals)

Project Monarch (butterflies)

In person

Bioblitz (nature) Species watch (species) Audobon Society (birds)

Also:

Even if you don't have time to spend, but do have some processor cycles to spare, check out the projects available at BOINC's Compute for Science: https://boinc.berkeley.edu/

[reasonsforhope]

Bringing this back for the inauguration.

Don't spiral or doomscroll. Take a breath.

Then do something to help - both the world and yourself.

[s3znl-gr3znl]

ICE raids are set to start as soon as tuesday (JAN 21, 2025) in Chigago so make sure you know your rights, your community, and your plan.

ICE MUST have a warrant to search/enter any property. they will lie and manipulate you to allow them on the premises but if they arent holding a valid document in their hands they cannot legally do anything

They may say something like "our warrant is in the truck," tough shit, have them bring it to you, DO NOT FOLLOW THEM ANYWHERE. Do not leave your property if confronted.

If you are taken, say nothing until a lawyer is present. The exception is if there are bystanders present/filming, then you should shout your name and whats happening

If you are witnessing a raid in your community, wait to warn others via phone as the cops may be monitoring nearby communications and may use that to select their next targets. Warn by code or word of mouth

escape if the opportunity presents itself, but dont be stupid.

[boymanmaletheshequel]

Reminder that it has been confirmed by ICE director Thomas Homan stated in his interview that Chicago will be ONE of the cities targeted Tuesday. If you live in a blue sanctuary city, consider either evacuating temporarily, finding a safe place to hide out, or stay home and DO NOT open your door for ICE. Stay strong and stay safe. And remember “LA MIGRA”

[p-paradoxa]

here is a printable resource that informs immigrants of their rights in the U.S., available in 16 languages

[simkaye]

Copying this over from my IG. All @‘s are IG handles!

[chrishoughton]

Alex Hirsch put together a massive online art auction to raise relief funds for the LA fires. The artwork that's available is incredible!! Rebecca Sugar, James Baxter, Pat McHale, Alex Hirsch, Joe Pitt, myself, and more!

You can bid on some original BCG artwork here!!

[maswartz]

[kibumkim]

[republicansaredomesticterrorists]

[voltaspistol]

[kandoros]

They didn't introduce a bill to just repeal the $35 cap on insulin.

They introduced a bill to repeal the entire Inflation Reduction Act.

Which, among other things, means they want to get rid of:

the $35 insulin cap.

And a yearly cap of $2,000 for medications in Medicare Part D.

And allowing Medicare to negotiate for drug prices.

And requiring pharma companies to issue refunds to Medicare if the costs of their drugs rises faster than inflation

And an elimination of copays in Medicare Part D for vaccines like tetanus and rabies

And an expansion of eligibility for low-income subsidies for Medicare

Saying they want to eliminate just the insulin cap is understating their desire to fuck people over.

[magz]

Vetted Palestinian Fundraisers list. December 2024 January 2025 Edition

Note: Check their blogs for vetted proof (all have been vetted by either nabulsi, el-shab-hussein, gaza-evacuation-funds, 90-ghost, gazavetters, The Butterfly Project, paliliberation, or multiple strong evidenced associations).

You can: give a bit to each one, or sponsor a specific family, or if can't decide which to donate to then 🎲 click our randomizer that will redirect you to a random fundraiser on this list. (the randomizer will "save" the fundraiser you got for 15 minutes, unless you clear cookies)

(Amount Progress listed as of December 14 and 15, 2024)

Shehab family Fundraiser: $4,127 CAD raised of $50K goal @reem-reem-0

Dr. Farhat's Family Fundraiser: $13,034 USD raised of $29.5K goal @husamfarht

Farah family Fundraiser: £8,163 raised of £10K goal @elegantkidpuppy

Rami Al-Ajrami & Lubna Alajrami Fundraiser for Nasser: £4,413 raised of £16K goal @rami-ajr91

Mahmoud Khalaf's family Fundraiser: €34,892 raised of €55K goal @supportgaza

Muhammad Al-Mashal Fundraiser: €50 raised of €20K goal @pleasantsublimeobservation

Ghazi Al Amoudi Fundraiser: €3,591 raised of €70K goal @ghazialamoudi

Huda Fundraiser: €3,340 raised of €5K goal @huda-gaza1

Hani Al-Sharif Family Fundraiser: $5,105 USD raised of $50K goal @haniibrahem

Ahmed Family Fundraiser: $4,391 USD raised of $75K goal @ahmad-gaza012

Imtithal Family Fundraiser: €7,897 raised of €50K goal @imtithalcrusadecreator

Ahmed Al-Habil family Fundraiser: €17,410 raised of €50K goal @ahmedomer9

Mohammed Ayyad Fundraiser: €7,699 raised of €35K goal @mohammedayyads-blog

Sami Fundraiser: €2,806 raised of €30K goal @sami999

Waleed family Fundraiser: €3,010 raised of €20K goal @waleed-ayman

Fatima Family Fundraiser: €4,172 raised of€75.4K goal @fatima2024-f

Sahar, Mohammed and Faisal's food and clean water in Central Gaza Project Fundraiser - NonProfit : $120 Raised of $200,000 (of Walaa's family) @babygentlemenmusic

Ahmad Fundraiser: $1,287 USD raised $30K goal @ahmad-gaza

Mohammad and Walaa Family Fundraiser: €2,110 raised of €30K goal @walaafamily31

Hussam Al-Qazzaz Family Fundraiser: €1,103 raised of €55K goal @hossamqazaz12

Mohamed Al-Khaldi and Wife Fundraiser: €4,661 raised of €20K goal

Ahmed Mohammed Al-anqar family Fundraiser: €6,596 raised of €30K goal @ahmedalanqer

Abdullah Mosbeh and Aya Family Fundraiser: €1,060 raised of €50K goal @ayah-yazan

Balousha Family Fundraiser: $69,283 USD raised of $90K goal @freepaleatine95

Ahmad Waleed's family and community of Khan Younis Fundraiser : $2,664 USD raised of $20K goal @ahmadwaleed5

Dia and Asma Family and little Amal Fundraiser: $9,525 USD raised of $30K goal @familygazaamal

Masa Halas Fundraiser: €878 raised of €45K goal @massagaza

Teenage Ibrahim Fundraiser: €30,704 raised of €50K goal @wolf-aid

Muhammad Al-Mashal Fundraiser: €50 raised of €20K goal @pleasantsublimeobservation

Ahmed Hammad Family Fundraiser: $8,748 USD raised of $20K goal @ahmadhammad1998

Hazem and pregnant wife Fundraiser: €415 raised of €30K goal @nadera00

Toddler Yousseff Al-Habeel Fundraiser: €38,527 raised of €50K goal @saveyousseffamily

Ghazi Alamoudi Fundraiser: €3,596 raised of €70K goal @alamoudi-ghazi

Mohammed and Ahmed Khalil Fundraiser: €17,711 raised of €50K target @ahmed0khalil

Ahmed Mohammed Salah Fundraiser: €115 raised of €22K target @ahmedsal-1qa

Ibtisam Al-Habil Fundraiser: $44,625 CAD raised of $70K target (post)

Rahaf Al-Ghandour and Mahmoud family Fundraiser: £350 raised of £100K target @kisirahaf @rahafmah

Mahmoud Ayyad and family Fundraiser: €10,072 raised of €55K target @mahmoudayyads

Ahmed Saed, Omar Saad, Samar Saed Fundraiser : 1% of $50k on ko-Fi @90-ghost

Belal family Fundraiser: $7,583 USD raised of $20K target @save-belal-family @belal-gaza

Hilda and Mohamed Ayad Fundraiser €6,422 raised of €50K target @hildanasr1

Nisreen Al Sirsik and family Fundraiser €210 raised of €25K goal @lovelycooltaco

Wasim's family fundraiser $3,300 USD raised of $20K goal @wasimhourani1

North and Central Gaza: Food, Water, Diapers + Milk, Medical Aid Non-profit £262,114 Raised of £500,000

Khawla's Family Fundraiser $46,395 USD raised of $80K goal @kawlafamily7

Abd AL Salam's Family Fundraiser: €60,167 raised of €100K goal (post)

[juno-infernal]

Repost from IG: resources via MALAN

[yeehawllywood]

Pierce College Equestrian Center is FULL! Otherwise this is great. Horse owners who need evac join :

https://m.facebook.com/groups/158954694272977/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr