Call out the vote in VA

Just received this email about DFA's dialer campaigns in Virginia (crucial elections this year).

If you can, hop on the phones for an hour to call voters.

https://www2.democracyforamerica.com/events/dfadialer/2017?akid=10055.2015136.VpygPh&rd=1&refcode=g-dfadialer1025.d-20171025.m-10055.s-36756&t=2

DSCC email about Alabama

crazycatlady--

Extreme right-wing candidate Roy Moore won the Republican runoff election to fill Jeff Sessions' Senate seat.

With Moore as the GOP nominee, our chances to flip this Senate seat just got stronger -- but only if we help Democratic nominee Doug Jones kick off the general election with the strongest campaign possible. Are you in?

Chip in $4 right now to elect Democrat Doug Jones and Democratic Senate candidates everywhere, starting with the Alabama Senate special election.

A recent Washington Post op-ed called Roy Moore an "alt-right hero." He's been endorsed by Steve Bannon and Breitbart, and his victory tonight sets a dangerous precedent for other extremist candidates to run in 2018.

If we help Doug win this seat, it will send an unmistakable message that Democrats can compete and win anywhere -- especially against far-right extremists. This Alabama special election is right around the corner, so let's make sure Doug has the resources necessary to compete.

We need to give Doug the strongest possible start to the general election. Chip in $4 right now to elect Doug Jones and Democratic Senate candidates everywhere:

http://www.dscc.org/support-Democratic-Senate-candidates

Thanks for stepping up,

Team DSCC

cats being assholes

Young people don't want their parents' stuff

I know DU skews older. So Boomers, think about this as you downsize.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/18/your-money/aging-parents-with-lots-of-stuff-and-children-who-dont-want-it.html?_r=0

Decluttering thread

I'm sure a lot of us are in the process of decluttering (mods move this if necessary) and this could be a support thread/motivation thread.

Any advice on what to do with old photo albums? These are not family photos (think college parties) and I have no need to keep these. I hate to just send them to the trash. (Note-- the people are no longer in my life).

I'm not counter protesting again

I've been to a lot of protests and marches since 45 took office (mostly in NYC). I'm very hungry to go to another. (Side note, I actually make money at these events as I sell pussyhats there). One I went to this spring was a counter protest in Philly and the antifa people in a way scared me (all black and hiding their identity).

I have made a decision that for my own safety, I'm not going to a counter protest. Even if I were to sell every pussyhat I have, the money would not be worth my safety.

I'm usually an opponent of facial recognition software

And I'm creeped out by it honestly. The last thing I want to do is for someone who sees me walking down the street to be able to pull up my social media, etc (moot point as I'm inactive on SM and my profile pic is a feline).

However, I really want someone to cross reference every Nazi at this rally against the top 10 online dating sites. The women (I doubt they're gay) who see their profiles need to know this.

Microsoft office

I'm about to buy a new laptop and need to have the software for work. No CD drive so I can't load my old version.

Best Buy is offering the software with my computer for $50 for a year. I am googling around and seeing it for as low as $13. Are these legit?

Mid Atlantic DUes

Just a heads' up that Wawa is giving away free coffee all day.

Environmental pussyhats

They are more than pink now. Get your pussyhats for upcoming protests

Green (environmental)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/518887299/planet-pussyhat-green-for-earth-day?ref=shop_home_active_3

Rainbow (LGBT)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/511912849/rainbow-pussyhat?ref=shop_home_active_6

White (women's suffrage)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/516955219/white-pussyhat-womens-suffrage?ref=shop_home_active_2

Also available is blue (water conservation, Democratic Party blue), and many shades of pink. PM me if you see one not on Etsy.