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December 31, 2019
Graphic designer Vaughan Oliver, who worked for 4AD, has passed
Did incredible artwork for the Pixies and countless other groups.
Rest in peace.
https://twitter.com/PIXIES/status/1211334213468872704?s=19
December 29, 2019
Chief Inspector Murphy is doing better.
Here he is, consulting his new informant.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6oOL6onpef/?igshid=d6ks7eu19jfg
December 28, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-activist-who-raised-awareness-about-transphobia-murdered-in-toronto/
Activist who raised awareness about transphobia murdered in Toronto
From the article:
Its really heartbreaking ... the same thing that she was trying to be vocal about happened to her, said Davina Hader, a friend of the victim and a member of The 519, an organization that advocates for the inclusion of LGBTQ communities members and provides services for them.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-activist-who-raised-awareness-about-transphobia-murdered-in-toronto/
December 23, 2019
Trans woman Yahira Nesby murdered in Brooklyn
https://twitter.com/MomsDemand/status/1209191193344696321?s=19
December 20, 2019
Many new schools have opened, but do not require those who perform circumcisions to be medically trained. This has led to boys being injured and even killed.
South Africa initiation schools suspended after circumcision deaths
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-50838014Many new schools have opened, but do not require those who perform circumcisions to be medically trained. This has led to boys being injured and even killed.
December 20, 2019
Terrible.
Mural at University of Virginia says 'Defend Black Trans Women' - defaced two days in a row
https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/20/us/uva-defaced-bridge-mural-trnd/index.htmlTerrible.
December 10, 2019
Chief Inspector Murphy is feelin a leetol bettur
https://www.instagram.com/p/B50HYlRns3t/?igshid=w1qanjmajs4o
December 8, 2019
Update: Chief Inspector Murphy went to the v-e-t
He's slightly better.
Thank Ceiling Doggo.
And all of uuuu, for yr kind words. Hug.
December 6, 2019
Chief Inspector Murphy has reached another point
He may not make it. Pray, or keep a good thought.
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