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So much time has gone by, I didn’t know how much I would change

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Le poisson Steve, the 259th Known One.

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"everything is pissing me off right now."

—some diva at some point probably

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the fetus that was being incubated in the corpse of adriana smith has just been removed via dissection during the world’s most overdue autopsy & i am sick to my stomach. her body was rotting. that’s why their little experiment couldn’t continue. that child is 1lb in the nicu & probably will not survive. for what? for WHAT??

and the headlines. the headlines using a photo of her from her first pregnancy saying, “adriana smith delivers baby!” “adriana smith welcomes new baby!”

adriana. ain’t. here. you disgusting psychopaths.

this is henrietta lacks all over again. maybe worse. haven't women had enough? haven't black women had enough? all the people saying, it's not an experiment! try again, dipshit. the "father of modern gynecology" was a slave owner who experimented on black women. all these sick fucks preaching "family values" are champing at the bit for more wage slaves, & it seems they'll do what it takes to get them, one way or another.

my heart breaks for her family who is being saddled with the medical bill despite the hospital & the state going against their & adriana's wishes. if you can, please support them on gofundme.

rest in peace & in power, adriana. if your child is not long for this world, i hope you find each other in no pain. and to all my sisters... stay safe out there. i don't really know what to say or how to make this better. i'm just tired.

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i'm sort of between graves right now

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A brownie and black coffee

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Three lacquer inro

Edo period (18th century)

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by thieu_riemen

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to everyone protesting today at no kings or otherwise, here are a few tips to stay safe. (links to more resources below).

prepare, prepare, prepare

stay hydrated (make sure any water you bring is not in glass bottles & is not frozen. metal bottles may vary in acceptability by state, but glass bottles & frozen water are being listed as weapons by law enforcement).

bring essential supplies (small first aid kit, chemical irritant removers, flashlight for night protests, cash, etc.)

don’t bring valuables.

keep your cell fully charged, bring a portable charger, & turn off bluetooth/wifi/location services. (or get a burner & either memorise or write on your body the most important phone numbers. if you’re not bringing your cell, consider bringing a digital camera & a gps or map. additionally, if you will be filming, do so in landscape as much as possible so the footage is usable in court if needed).

wear “ppe” (whatever goggles you can get your hands on - especially if you wear contacts, masks, extra padding over your vital organs, etc.)

know where you are

make sure you have access to an offline map of the venue/surrounding areas.

park far from the protest area & walk. (take a bike if you can, but make a note of where you leave it or where you parked).

plan multiple in to & out of routes.

choose an emergency meeting point with your group or, if you’re alone, make sure someone not attending the protest knows where you are.

keep yourself & others safe

maintain 360° situational awareness.

should you find yourself in harm’s way, remember that the best thing to do is remove yourself from the situation as quickly & calmly as possible. if that isn’t a viable option, protect your vital organs.

be on alert for suspicious activity & if you see something, say something.

if you’re going to a protest alone, especially as a woman, try to find a group to stay close to.

ooda stays on loop (observe crowd movements, police presence, escalation, etc.; orient yourself with past experience or research you’ve done to plan your next steps; decide to stay, reposition, or leave; act quickly & reassess immediately).

be prepared to de-escalate (stay calm, keep a steady voice, avoid provocative behaviour, don’t engage agitators, walk away if you can).

if confronted or detained

don’t resist arrest or escalate the situation.

clearly state that you wish to remain silent & request a lawyer.

don’t try to explain yourself or negotiate with law enforcement.

if safe, document everything you can. share this with legal counsel or advocacy groups. use discernment when posting to social media. we want to get the word out, but we also want to respect privacy & protect identities.

know what legal resources can aid you in any number of potential outcomes.

after the protest

contact friends &/or family to let them know you’re safe, if you are.

debrief with your group about the experience & report to legal aid groups, as necessary.

take care of yourself.

links

human rights campaign - tips for preparedness, peaceful protesting, & safety

aclu - protesters’ rights

ipmba - activists’ guide to police chemical weapons