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Ok, so. The Trump budget. It has already passed the House and now just needs 51 senators to pass it and send it to Trump for signature.

There are 53 Republican senators, 45 Democratic ones, and 2 Independents that vote with the Democrats. VP Vance is a tiebreaker vote.

So to block the bill, at least four Republican senators need to find their spines and the Democrats and Independents all need to keep their spines. This will not happen without direct action from voters.

They are only going to resist this bill if they hear from voters in their states. They do not care if some person from California calls them.

It's really fucking bad for everyone except the ultra-wealthy, surprise surprise.

I'm going to go through some of the features of this budget in reblogs, but trust and believe that it's horrible for the vast, vast majority of Americans, including you.

Highlights include:

Extends the Trump tax cuts passed in 2017. This continues $3.7 billion in tax cuts for the wealthy. If this budget does not pass, these tax cuts will expire and go back up without any action.

$150 billion in additional military spending

Work requirements for Medicaid. "childless adults without disabilities would be required to work 80 hours per month to qualify for benefits.". They expect millions of people to fail to meet work requirements and lose Medicaid.

Planned Parenthood and trans care. "Bans Medicaid from providing funding to Planned Parenthood as long as the organization continued to provide abortions, and would bar Medicaid from covering gender affirming health care to any beneficiaries. "

Reduces SNAP food stamp access that 40 million people use. "mandates work requirements for able-bodied SNAP enrollees who don't have dependents.".

Clean energy "dramatically scaling back many of the tax credits for clean energy."

Border walls and ICE. "$46.5 billion toward completing Trump's border wall. It also allots $5 billion for Customs and Border Protection facilities and more than $6 billion to hire and retain more agents and officers"

Student loans. "cut $330 billion from the student loan system by scrapping several existing repayment options, including the Biden-era SAVE program that based payments on income and household size.". Does anyone want to have student loan payments that you cannot afford?

Guts Obamacare. "Saves $100 billion, but will result in millions of Americans becoming uninsured if they fail to adhere to new paperwork requirements or can no longer afford insurance premiums."

Weakens federal courts that keep using orders that his actions are illegal and unconstitutional. It prohibits courts from enforcing contempt citations for violations of injunctions or temporary restraining orders unless the plaintiff pays a bond. Bonds can be EXTRAORDINARILY EXPENSIVE and are not currently required in these cases. The provision "would make most existing injunctions—in antitrust cases, police reform cases, school desegregation cases, and others—unenforceable," says the god of constitutional law, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky.

So, you folks in red states and you folks in wobbly blue states (PA, NC, etc), you need to call your senators and save us all.

Call every day. Call after hours so you can leave a voicemail and not talk to anyone.

For real y'all, millions of people are going to starve, go broke, and be without medical care if this bill passes. Which is a feature, not a bug, of the Trump administration.

And it will balloon the national debt to pay for these tax cuts for the wealthy.

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cas gets his wings back but at this point he's a human/angel amalgam and now they're super comfy and domesticated and he's just using flying for like

dean grocery shopping, ambling through the grocery store leaning on the cart, praying to cas things like "hey cas, what did you want? raisins? i hate raisins. how do you feel about dried cranberries? i'm getting dried cranberries."

(flutter of wings, cas appearing out of nowhere next to him in the supermarket)

"neither. i wanted dried apricots, dean. it's not that difficult to remember."

dean with absolutely no reaction to cas popping in out of nowhere.

"that can't be right. dried apricots?"

"wait, what's this? yes, get this too." cas throwing several bags of prunes in the cart.

"what are you, constipated?"

"i don't get constipated, dean. i don't have bowel movements."

"prunes. seriously? i don't even know who you are anymore."

"i'm the one who gripped you tight-"

"it's more dramatic when you're not giggling, cas."

"and we need croutons."

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A lot of people genuinely do hate or dismiss romance novels because they think all sexual frankness in fiction is immoral and harmful, or because they think women (and only women) are too stupid to know fiction from reality, or because they think it’s gross and laughable for women (especially ones they don’t consider fuckable) to have sexual desires, or because they automatically assume that anything popular with women is inferior, or because they only care about fiction being formulaic or light entertainment when it’s something women like. This doesn’t mean that every romance novel is great and deep and progressive, but these people aren’t coming from a good place with their criticism and they don’t deserve a pass.

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Every. Republican. Voted. For. This.

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and to you, my honored mutuals, i bequeath my most treasured possession:

this screenshot of the word “anime” in a late 12th-century bestiary

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Took me three days, but, here's a loving tribute to the anime which changed my life <3

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omg

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Id really like fics where cas is working out his own feelings for dean, ppl generally go for the love-at-first-touch thing but I kind of side with misha where I think he went from oblivious to in denial before accepting it.

Sure he might have fallen in love-at-first "gripped you tight", but yeah I also don't think he knew until much later.

Heroes for Ghosts - pantheon_of_discord   Ao3

Set S12.  Leads are few, but all Cas wants is to find the Winchesters after they’ve been imprisoned.  Sam and Dean are praying whatever details they can to him, Sam weekly, but Dean a few times a day, which is Cas’ lifeline at times.  Mary comes to realise what Dean is to the angel and Cas’ own realisation isn’t far behind.

Word count: 43k                               Graphic Sexual Acts

against all odds – BookRockShooter   Ao3

Nonspecific timeframe.  It’s a simple question from Dean making sure Cas is ok that makes the angel realise he’s in love with Dean.

Word Count: 1k                                 No Sex

‘none better, nothing but’ series – sharkfish   Ao3

Set S9 AU.  Trying to fit in being a newly minted human is hard.  Books and poetry shared by Dean are helping Cas to understand more.

Word Count: 16k                              Graphic Sexual Acts

If you ever get close to a human and human behavior (be ready to get confused) - bree_black   Ao3

Set S6 AU.  After the apocalypse is defeated, Dean heads to Lisa’s and tries to settle into a normal life.  Unbeknownst to him a human Castiel and a ghostly Sam are inhabiting a neighbouring house keeping an eye on him and figuring out their new situations. 

Word Count: 26k                              Graphic Sexual Acts

Curious Findings on the Web – ShittyEnglishMajor   Ao3

Nonspecific timeframe.  After reading some stuff on the internet, Cas asks Dean how people determine their sexuality.  When Dean suggests testing out attraction by kissing, Cas discovers he likes Dean.

Word Count: 1k                                 No Sex

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My friend said you guys would like the Severodents

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Wait wait wait, the three ingredients that Metatron used for the spell that closed heaven and made the angels fall was the bow of a cupid (angels who create a love bond between two people), the heart of a Nephilim (the offspring of a human/angel coupling) and, the grace of an angel? See, one of those things is not quite like the others. I may be connecting the dots a little late but wouldn't it make sense if the last ingredient was the grace of an angel... who is in love with a human? That's why Metatron needed Castiel specifically. That's also why his little jab, "he's in love.... with humanity." was so obviously pointed. How did I not pick up on this?

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oh you let your bugs just? roam around outside?? do you have any idea how much you're shortening their lives by doing that?? well full disclosure if i see your bug in the wild i'm bringing him home with me. all bugs belong indoors

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99% of queer discourse stops right before they define the true difference between bisexual and pansexual!

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Top Foods for Boosting Mood and Mental Health

(Here is an image showcasing foods that boost mood and mental health.)

Certain foods can help boost your mood and support mental health by influencing brain chemistry, reducing inflammation, and improving gut health. Here are some of the best options:

1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Sources: Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel), flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts

Benefits: Improves brain function, reduces depression, and supports emotional stability

2. Dark Chocolate

Contains: Flavonoids, magnesium, and serotonin-boosting compounds

Benefits: Reduces stress, enhances mood, and increases dopamine levels

3. Fermented Foods

Sources: Yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, miso

Benefits: Supports gut health, which is linked to mental well-being and mood regulation

4. Leafy Greens

Sources: Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, broccoli

Benefits: Rich in folate, which helps produce dopamine and serotonin

5. Berries

Sources: Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries

Benefits: High in antioxidants that protect the brain from oxidative stress

6. Nuts and Seeds

Sources: Almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds

Benefits: Rich in magnesium and healthy fats that help reduce anxiety and improve brain function

7. Whole Grains

Sources: Oats, quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat

Benefits: Provide steady energy and help regulate blood sugar, preventing mood swings

8. Bananas

Contains: Vitamin B6 and tryptophan, which help in serotonin production

Benefits: Promotes relaxation and happiness

9. Green Tea

Contains: L-theanine, which enhances relaxation and focus

Benefits: Reduces stress and anxiety

10. Eggs

Contains: Vitamin B12, choline, and protein, which support brain health

Benefits: Improves memory, mood stability, and energy levels

Including these foods in your diet can help improve mood, reduce stress, and enhance mental well-being.

Source: Top Foods for Boosting Mood and Mental Health

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Heat of the Moment

I didn’t finish this in time for the 1st, so it’s a little late rip

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“average person eats 3 spiders a year” factoid actualy just statistical error. average person eats 0 spiders per year. Spiders Georg, who lives in cave & eats over 10,000 each day, is an outlier adn should not have been counted