cayugah:

PLEASE READ, AND PLEASE SIGNAL BOOST.

16 year-old Isabella Castillo has been reported missing in the Vancouver, Wash. area and may have been kidnapped by a sex trafficking ring.

One of her friends has a reputation in the sex trafficking industry in the local area as the person they use to recruit new members. Isabella went missing on Tuesday, March 26. PLEASE HELP! Although I haven’t really seen Isabella since middle school, since she moved, this is still hitting hard in our community and her family wants her back. They know they won’t ever see her again if it doesn’t happen soon. Please, I know how powerful tumblr can be guys! Thank you.

(via thatvegancosplayer)

muchcloservvv:

amy-lynnnx:

randomstabbing:

In 2008, an 18-year-old woman in Washington State reported to police that she had been sexually assaulted. But they didn’t believe her. Lynnwood Police Chief Steve Jensen said that her story changed, her details were inconsistent and that people who knew the victim expressed doubts about her story.

So the police charged her with false reporting, and she pleaded guilty under a deal that included a fine of $500. The charge remains on her record.

Three years later, Marc O’Leary was arrested in Colorado for charges of sexual assault, kidnapping, burglary and felony menacing. He is being held on $5 million bail. When the police raided O’Leary’s home earlier this month, they found photos of his victims.

The 18-year-old woman from Washington was in those photographs.

Welcome to rape culture. Try to tell me again that it doesn’t exist.

^one of many reasons rape victims chose to not go to police.

(via brieana90)

Find-a-Friend Friday: George the Turkey (Sultan, Washington)

I know that Tofurky Day has come and gone, but in honor of the holiday, today’s adoptable animal is (drumroll please) a turkey!

Depending on where you live, adoptable farmed animals aren’t always easy to find locally; birds who are exploited for their meat, like chickens and turkeys, are even rarer at shelters and humane societies. So today, let’s take a trip to Sultan, Washington, where Pasado’s Safe Haven cares for a variety of companion and farmed animals – turkeys included.

Along with Newbie and Eagle, George the turkey is one of a few lucky birds who have found refuge at Pasado’s.

George the Turkey

George is a 3 year old, male, Bronze Turkey. The Bronze turkey has very big, patterned and colored, fanning plumage to show off and this big beautiful guy is a typical older male turkey. He is very confident, and gets along well with everyone, assuming they give him room to strut and spread out those gorgeous feathers that make the turkey ladies swoon!

George is able to fly, and can go over the 4 foot fence with ease, so any family that takes George in, should be aware that he needs an extra high enclosure to keep him safe from predators. George gets along well with chickens, roosters, and other turkeys, but should be monitored when he is with other male turkeys to ensure that no rivalries are started. George loves to roost, and it is not uncommon to find him perched somewhere high, resting and watching the flock.

If you’re not set up to care for farmed animals – and, let’s face it, most of us aren’t – please consider a donation to help fund Pasado’s kind and compassionate work. Like many rescue groups, they also need volunteers, foster homes, and even an intern. Please spread the word (and spare the turkeys)!

pompadoursandpincurls:

adailyriot:

pipud:

Good bye Columbus Day, hello Indigenous People’s Day!

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