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Evening Shade Resistance Rising Saturday - April 26 [1]
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Date: 2025-04-26
WELCOME TO THE EVENING SHADE A SANCTUARY OF SANITY AFTER A LONG HARD DAY OF FIGHTING FASCISM YOU WILL FIND in the DIARIES a LOT of POLITICS (Or NOT As the CASE MAY BE) AND EVEN MORE CRITTERS THE PERSON who MAKES the FIRST COMMENT WILL GET TWO CRITTERS EVERY PERSON WHO COMMENTS WILL GET A CRITTER RULES IN THE DIARY WHEN YOU FIND SOMETHING in the DIARY that you LIKE YOU CAN REPOST IT AS COMMENT in the DIARY ===================== CALENDAR OF RESISTANCE EFFORTS 50501: MORE RESISTANCE ======================
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I’m watching a Rachel Maddow vid (Tuesday, 4/22/2025) about the protests happening nation-wide. Since I’ve been trying to highlight under-reported news in the US, I’m seeing a lot of red state America and this morning, I feel more American than I’ve ever felt.
Thanks to CC for bringing this out. ~14 minutes.
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I’m going more national than my normal Saturdays. Sorry.
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I found so much North Dakota news today. I don’t want to play favorites, North Dakota having a place near and dear to my heart. News from the States seems to share my bias toward western states. I am trying very hard to be balanced about it.
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South Dakota and North Dakota are distinctly different places. I posted a video last week about it in the comments.
Via South Dakota Searchlight
Instead of bipartisanship and courage, new GOP chairman wants purity test
✂️Some people may take heart when they see Republicans and Democrats working together in the Legislature so that librarians won’t be led away in chains. Others may think it’s refreshing when lawmakers have the courage to vote their conscience rather than toe the party line. It’s obvious that the new chairman of the Republican Party doesn’t see it that way. ✂️
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From the Nebraska Examiner
Omaha-based NWS office will deploy weather balloons again after DOGE cuts
LINCOLN — An Omaha area National Weather Service office will be redeploying weather balloons next week after the Trump administration decided to fund more staff. U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., said he got confirmation Thursday from the White House that the administration will authorize two meteorologists next week for the NWS office, which will allow it to deploy weather balloons twice a day. “They’re all smiles,” Flood said, referring to the Valley NWS officials. The announcement came after the Weather Service office for the Omaha area and other Great Plains offices announced that they would pause the deployment of weather balloons due to cuts from the Trump administration last month. Trump cut 1,000 jobs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, which includes the National Weather Service. ✂️
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I’m hurting for regional news, but this seems like it could make the grade.
Via Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee, country respond to arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan
After the arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan by federal agents Friday morning, the city’s political and activist communities responded forcefully, protesting against the arrest across the city. Dugan was charged with obstruction of justice and harboring an individual after a group of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agents showed up outside of her courtroom last week to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a 30-year-old Mexican immigrant accused of misdemeanor battery. The criminal complaint against Durgan alleges she broke the law by allowing Flores-Ruiz to use a side door in her courtroom to exit without going past the agents. The agents saw him leave and later apprehended him on foot. While a larger protest took place outside of the federal courthouse in downtown Milwaukee, local resident Jeneca Wolski stood alone outside of the county courthouse where Dugan was arrested. “[I’m] just a local citizen who is horrified that we are finding ourselves in this position right now,” Wolski told the Wisconsin Examiner. “We’re sliding downhill so fast. I don’t want to be looked back on by history as part of it. We have to do everything we can to kick and fight and scream to save our democracy right now.”
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Today is…
Independent Bookstore Day
When most people think of bookstores, they think of Barnes and Noble, or even perhaps the long-forgotten and well-missed Borders bookstores. However, there are also those small local bookstores that seem so iconic in someone’s hometown, but they never really get the attention they deserve.
Nanny gave a link to her favorite, but I’ve lost it. Here’s a nice one in my home town.
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World Burlesque Day
World Burlesque Day celebrates the dance form that is burlesque. Burlesque is a form of entertainment similar to a cabaret. The type of burlesque that people talk about these days closely resembles the kind of shows that were made popular during the early part of the twentieth century which would consist of strippers, comedians, and a master of ceremonies.
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International Marconi Day
Named after a scientist who essentially changed the connectedness of the world as we know it, this is an important day that might be new to many but is actually a really fun day to learn about and also to celebrate!
My dad was a radio guy. Seriously. He helped build KTHI, “The World’s Tallest Tower” in Jamestown, ND. I was a little tot watching TV from my crib when a helicopter crashed into it, killing the pilot and destroying the tower. I will never forget that.
I found vids about Marconi and in an ideal world I post them, but instead I’ll post Queen because Voice will approve.
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National South Dakota Day
National South Dakota Day the 40th state to join the Union. It’s a time to appreciate the state’s stunning nature, from lush forests to vast valleys. The goal is to bring more visitors to this often-overlooked but beautiful state.
Just remember that they have as much senate representation as California and New York do. ~12 minutes
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National First Ladies Day
National First Ladies Day is a beautiful day — one to step back and honor the influential women who have stood beside American presidents through the centuries. We often fail to consider the unique contributions and roles of the First Ladies in shaping the nation. From Martha Washington to the present, each First Lady has brought her unique style, grace, and influence to the White House. Each has also left her indelible mark on American history!
So bask in the warmth of your blood red Christmas tree, try not to think about the Rose Garden that Jackie O had planted and be glad that Miss “I really don’t care. Do you?” just ain’t playin’ that no more.
Because I love her so much…
WineRev has been running a series on First Ladies in his GNR s, third Wednesday of the month.
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A musical interlude. Phoebe Snow largely threw away a promising career to care for one of her children. I have so much respect for her. My girl Phoebe is named for her.
The Shade is open. Have at it folks!
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