Good Things Friday (329) and Link Love
June 20, 2025

Helping folks: Looks like Paypal is stealing Friday Afternoon Tea’s operating capital and they need help. They’re an indie LGBT-welcoming third place for their community.
If you’re able to pitch a few dollars their way, I’m sure they would appreciate it. We love their teas, too!

RFK Jr. rejects cornerstone of health science: Germ theory
The Curious Case Against a Los Angeles Sheriff Watchdog: Diana Teran worked for years to root out misconduct in the LA Sheriff’s Department, but now she faces charges from the state AG related to that work. Critics worry it could chill local efforts to ‘police the police.’ (Well yes, that’s the point of the charges.)
Reagan Appointee: Trump NIH Cuts Represent “Racial Discrimination”. It’s important that the courts keep pushing back.
Inside the Scrappy Network of Volunteers Protecting Their Neighbors From ICE