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I'd like to provide support, advocacy, and defense to people who are transition or have transitioned. I am going to spend energy volunteering to provide any assistance as an ally to trans people and to the undocumented. I know of a great organization for the undocumented (Casa Cornelia here in San Diego) but not for trans people. I do have a lapsed law degree (but haven't practiced in 25 years) that I could leverage in some small way. Looking for National, California or San Diego organizations to contact.
posted by WatTylerJr at 11:43 AM - 7 answers

I looked for a previous post for this, but the one closest to my ask is ten years old. I'm looking for websites with good writing on current events – not even mostly political, but also pop culture, accessible science-y content, and other stuff I might not even know I'll like... [more inside]
posted by Molasses808 at 8:08 PM - 12 answers

There are plenty of famous examples of ad campaigns explicitly targeting competitors going back a few decades. What are some examples in the modern era, possibly using social media and/or other new forms of attack?
posted by cincinnatus c at 2:48 PM - 19 answers

My family and I are greatly interested in events featuring people who were directly involved with the Civil Rights movement, specifically the fight against segregation and racism. I am keenly aware that time is limited for hearing them speak in person, and I want my kids to be able to meet them and hear their stories. [more inside]
posted by greenmagnet at 1:27 PM - 3 answers

A couple of weeks ago, my old colleague (lets call her M) passed away tragically, and turns out all signs point to spousal abuse and eventual tragedy. We weren't super close, but I was her first manager, and over the years, we ended up working together a lot, with her even managing me at times. She was a pretty big deal in our company eventually. I know that some of my other current and ex colleagues knew her. They may not know about the situation, I am conflicted about letting people know and also pushing for our company to address it. Some details inside [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv at 7:52 AM - 14 answers

I'm trying to get a sense of what the 10-13 year-old age group does on weekends. It's a time that is post- playdate and organized group music classes, but pre-getting a job, making own plans etc. So curious how kids across all nations (not just US) spend this time in their lives.
posted by Toddles at 7:20 AM - 14 answers

I have been writing and brainstorming ideas for a new party, platform, and even Constitution that would appeal to at least 80% of voters. I'm looking for places and ways to collaborate with a few people, preferably with some in-person elements. [more inside]
posted by caviar2d2 at 7:18 AM - 3 answers

I'm trying to find a story published on Clarkes World or tor.com or something similar, in the last ~15 years? A woman protagonist is on an exoplanet, and we become aware that she's being transformed by a parasite from the planet, but her experience of it is expansive and euphoric. I think it explicitly mentions the tongue-eating louse, though I could be misremembering that bit.
posted by german_bight at 6:31 PM - 10 answers

I'm a 40F who upon hearing the election results this week, felt a surge a gratitude about being a spinster. I figure there has to be articles, books, or some type of literature made by fellow spinsters throughout history about their experiences. [more inside]
posted by greatalleycat at 6:04 AM - 12 answers

I am devastated by the results of this election. I live in a red state, which I love, and I am surrounded by people I love who voted for Trump. I have given up trying to understand it. These people are my community. I truly believe they are good, kind, thoughtful people, and they voted for someone who is promising to do a lot of harm to other good, kind people. Any advice for coping? I can't cut them off, they are friends and family. Help.
posted by mareliz at 1:03 PM - 27 answers

We are registered voters in California, residing in Vancouver, BC, Canada. We're thinking of driving down to Bellingham WA to vote tomorrow. Is that possible? How would it work? [more inside]
posted by wutangclan at 12:18 PM - 15 answers

I saw an exhibit on the Impressionists and their immediate artistic successors (e.g., the Nabis) this weekend. It occurred to me that while I've read some basic books on the Impressionists, like Ross King on the decade leading up to Impressionism's birth, I have not read any books on the women Impressionists: Cassat and Morisot for sure, but there was at least one other woman whose paintings appeared in this exhibit. I'd like to fill my TBR for next year with books by and about women, so this seems like a good subject for books. [more inside]
posted by gentlyepigrams at 8:57 PM - 6 answers

Please recommend to me books about drinking. [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 9:50 AM - 29 answers

I am a graphic designer at a big office. An informal Halloween party is scheduled. I want to go as a "Design Wizard." What does that look like? [more inside]
posted by brappi at 5:28 PM - 12 answers

A recommendation for the book Red Sauce from a recent question reminded me I want to know: recommend me books about food and history, and maybe a little bit specifically about how this food got over there, or turned into this other thing. [more inside]
posted by Lyn Never at 9:42 AM - 35 answers

Headed to a stand-out for Kamala/Walz in my small town in Mass. I am looking for good sign ideas. I will likely do a few. Thanks. Assume I am a little bit artsy and a little bit craftsy.
posted by beccaj at 8:49 PM - 6 answers

For a few years now at our local Pride events, I've shared or soloed a booth and given away swag. Flags, stickers, silicone wristbands, books, that sort of thing. The silicone wristbands used to be a big hit, but they seem to be dwindling in popularity. I need some fresh ideas! [more inside]
posted by xedrik at 3:54 PM - 21 answers

I’m interviewing for a job in Calgary but I’ve lived on the East Coast of the US all of my life. In theory this would be a career-defining role, but I’m worried about quality of life changes. [more inside]
posted by Farce_First at 6:49 PM - 19 answers

I'm looking for data (not info on the impacts or causes) on the prevalence of US or even western society young children (grade school) being more supervised and having less ability to be independent than over time. Looking to see if there's some data (even if it's survey data) .
posted by sandmanwv at 1:00 PM - 7 answers

To what extent were the Beatles, like Elvis, bringing Black Music to White people in 1963? Was Motown already popular outside of Black radio stations, or not yet?
posted by musofire at 7:10 AM - 13 answers