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Two virtual trainings to go to this Tuesday, h/t @DoomsdaysCW and #PineTreeActivism

We highly recommend attending de-escalation trainings as they are very helpful for dealing with sticky situations at protests. If you can't go but want to get some of the info before May Day, see if a friend can go, take notes, and fill you in later. #WeKeepUsSafe

APR 29, Tue 3:00PM ET – Webinar, Join from Anywhere #MayDaySecurityProtocols#MayDayStrong encourages people to conduct your own marshal and de-escalation training using the people power of trusted orgs & activists in your networks. Register for #MayDay Security Protocols: bit.ly/maydaysecure

APR 29, Tues 7:00PM ET – #Webinar, Join from Anywhere #ACLU #Know YourRightsTraining – It is important for those resisting and protesting to know your rights. Register for ACLU Know Your Rights webinar: bit.ly/MayDayKYR

ZoomWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: May Day Security Protocols. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: May Day Security Protocols. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

At the end of last year, while reading Rebecca Solnit's "A Paradise Built in Hell," many of us encountered the idea of "post-traumatic growth"—a sort of inverse PTSD, where individuals experience increased resilience, strengthened relationships, and personal empowerment as a result of a traumatic event. Excited by this phenomenon (and our own brush with it), a member of our reading group has worked with a friend in clinical psychology to facilitate a presentation and deeper conversation about the power of community in uncertain times.

Please join us on Tuesday at 6:30pm for an in-person discussion and workshop that draws on academic research and our own experiences as disaster survivors to explore the idea of post-traumatic growth!

More information can be found at firestorm.coop/events/3381-tog

#PostTraumaticGrowth #PTSD #HurricaneHelene #MutualAid #MutualAidDisasterRelief #WeKeepUsSafe #FeministBookstore #FirestormCoop (- L)

Comrades: how do you handle sexual predators in your community? When sexual predators target vulnerable populations, including but not limited to: lgbtq+, single moms, children and animals, what are the tactics used to keep our communities safe? I don't believe warning strangers is effective, bc covert, calculated, gradual, abuse isn't always obvious until the damage is calculable. Sometimes the victims are children, or sleeping, or animals without voice. Other than sharing victim statements and legal documents with as many people as possible, how do you handle this type of situation? How do you feel safe and help protect the vulnerable, when predators freely walk the streets? Asking for a #child #victim who doesn't want others to go through what they went through.
#abuse #ptsd #wekeepussafe #care #mutualaid #justice #metoo

#BirdFlu: Should You Take Down Your Feeders?

By Lori Vanover, updated April 2022

"In wild birds, waterfowl including ducks, geese, and swans, are the main group impacted. It can be fatal in these species, although often they carry and transmit the virus without showing symptoms. Other birds including raptors like hawks and eagles, as well as shorebirds and gulls have also tested positive for HPAI H5N1 during this outbreak. Research has shown songbirds are less likely to contract bird flu and are less likely to shed large amounts of the virus. A small number of corvid species (crows, jays, and magpies) have tested positive.

"Visible symptoms of bird flu include runny eyes, swelling, and lethargy.

"Poultry operations are especially feeling the effects of bird flu. When the disease is detected in domestic poultry, flocks are depopulated to prevent the disease from spreading and removed from the food system. Other area flocks are then monitored for the disease.

Is it Safe to Feed Wild Birds Right Now?

"A small number of corvids, including jays and crows, have tested positive for bird flu. [Other species as well. Outdated information!]

"There is no official recommendation to take down feeders unless you also keep domestic poultry, according to the National Wildlife Disease Program.

"Ken says, 'The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and United States Department of Agriculture have both stated that bird feeding is safe. Out of an abundance of caution, some agencies initially suggested taking feeders down, but these guidelines have been scaled back. Currently, I’m not aware of any restrictions in place on bird feeders.'

"He further explains if you raise poultry and live in an area where avian influenza is being reported, you could consider removing bird feeders in the short term. 'Past outbreaks of avian flu have generally waned by early summer,' he says.

"Joy O’Keefe, assistant professor and Illinois Extension wildlife specialist in the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, advises homeowners to plant #NativeShrubs and #wildflowers this spring for their backyard birds. 'In the absence of feeders, birds should be able to find natural sources of food from sprouting native plants and emerging insects, she says. [However, this year, there was NOT as much berries because of #ClimateChange, drought, and heatwaves.]

"The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says hummingbird feeders and oriole feeders do not need to be removed. Check with your state wildlife agency for updated guidelines in your area.

Clean Your Feeders to Reduce the Spread of Disease

"Clean your feeders and bird baths regularly to keep birds healthy

"Maintaining clean feeders and bird baths is always important. Scrub your feeders clean with some soapy water and a good stiff brush. Then soak them in a 10% bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) for a few minutes. Next, rinse them very thoroughly and let them dry completely before putting them back outside. Here’s how to clean a bird bath.

"Ken points out it’s also important to maintain a clean area around your feeders. 'If you aren’t feeding a no mess blend of seeds without any shells, rake up the empty hulls from under the feeders. You can also consider moving your feeding station around the yard to minimize accumulation,' he says. Try these no mess bird feeders to keep your yard clean.

"The USDA has issued #biosafety recommendations for #BackyardPoultry flocks. '#Poultry owners should keep things as clean as they can,' says Kenneth Koelkebeck, professor and Illinois Extension poultry specialist in the Animal Sciences department. 'Remove standing water if possible because it will attract migratory waterfowl.'

[A bunch of outdated information -- not included]

What to Do if You See Sick or Dead Birds

"Report sick or dead birds to your state wildlife agency or local agricultural extension agent. You can also contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services toll-free at 1-866-536-7593."

Source:
birdsandblooms.com/birding/bir
#HPAINews #H5N1 #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #Birding #Nature #BackyardFeeders #WeKeepUsSafe #CDCCensorship#Censorship #USFail

Birds and Blooms · Bird Flu: What Backyard Birders Need to KnowWill avian influenza affect backyard birds? Find out if you need to take down feeders, plus learn bird flu symptoms you should look for.

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Holding a vigil in a park while being Black. When we arrived to set up it was a loud drummers beating on their drums in the park, with no police. There was a gathering of white people playing ball and no police. Yet, when it came time for US, to hold a sacred space for Sonya Massey and our community loved ones who have been murdered by the Police, we got surrounded by the @dcpolicedept. It was a cop, on every block. We are a threat because of the color of our skin. Police don’t keep us safe. #wekeepussafe #SonyaMassey #stoppolicebrutality #blacklivesmatter #theynotlikeus #keepgoing #Fyp #explore

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InstagramHarriets Wildest Dreams on Instagram: "Holding a vigil in a park while being Black. When we arrived to set up it was a loud drummers beating on their drums in the park, with no police. There was a gathering of white people playing ball and no police. Yet, when it came time for US, to hold a sacred space for Sonya Massey and our community loved ones who have been murdered by the Police, we got surrounded by the @dcpolicedept. It was a cop, on every block. We are a threat because of the color of our skin. Police don’t keep us safe. #wekeepussafe #SonyaMassey #stoppolicebrutality #blacklivesmatter #theynotlikeus #keepgoing #Fyp #explore"704 likes, 13 comments - harrietsdreams on July 28, 2024: "Holding a vigil in a park while being Black. When we arrived to set up it was a loud drummers beating on their drums in the park, with no police. There was a gathering of white people playing ball and no police. Yet, when it came time for US, to hold a sacred space for Sonya Massey and our community loved ones who have been murdered by the Police, we got surrounded by the @dcpolicedept. It was a cop, on every block. We are a threat because of the color of our skin. Police don’t keep us safe. #wekeepussafe #SonyaMassey #stoppolicebrutality #blacklivesmatter #theynotlikeus #keepgoing #Fyp #explore".

#WashingtonDC

Community support is needed! 75 people have been displaced by a devastating fire at Oxford Manor Apartments. We're rallying together to support these families with essential items like toiletries, feminine hygiene products, diapers (both adult and baby), bottled water, snacks, and pet food.

Every donation counts-let's make a difference together! Drop off your contributions 👇🏾

📅 2233 Shannon Pl SE
📍10AM- 1PM July 2nd

#CommunitySupport #MutualAid #WeKeepUsSafe #SupportOurNeighbors #EOR

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Ella's Emancipators Info Session

Monday, February 5
7 – 8:30pm EST, Virtual Meeting

Ella's Emancipators, the political defense arm of Harriet's Wildest Dreams, is dedicated to the continuation of Ella Baker's dream to educate the masses. This work is carried out through political educations, workshops, book clubs, and more.

Join this info session to discover ways to build your tool belt as an abolitionist community organizer and build towards the just and equitable future of our ancestors' wildest dreams. Learn about our coalition work, policy initiatives, and ways that you can plug into the work. #WeKeepUsSafe

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MobilizeElla's Emancipators Info Session · Harriet’s Wildest DreamsElla's Emancipators, the political defense arm of Harriet's Wildest Dreams, is dedicated to the continuation of Ella Baker's dream to educate the masses. This work is carried out through political educations, workshops, book clubs, and more. Join this info session to discover ways to build your tool belt as an abolitionist community organizer and build towards the just and equitable future of our ancestors' wildest dreams. Learn about our coalition work, policy initiatives, and ways that you can plug into the work. #WeKeepUsSafe