Sarah Stierch

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Screenshot summarizing research on transgender women athletes. It states that transgender women performed worse than cisgender women in lower-body strength and lung-function tests; had more fat mass, less fat-free mass, and weaker handgrip strength than cisgender men; and had bone density and hemoglobin profiles comparable to cisgender women. Below, text argues that political attacks on trans athletes disregard this evidence and subject all women to fear, false allegations, and invasive, discriminatory screenings.
Graphic reading “Trans Women in Sports: Facts Over Fear” in large pink and blue lettering, framed by blue and pink stripes and illustrations of sports equipment.
An orange-and-white cat sleeps curled up on a beige couch, nestled between two large striped pillows.
A black Lab puppy walks toward the camera on a porch beside a colorful flowerpot filled with leafy green plants and purple blooms.
A boxed TNT Fireworks "Iconic Value Pak" three-pack sits on a red retail shelf. The package contains three patriotic-themed fountain fireworks: Liberty Spark with the Statue of Liberty on a blue background, Golden Gate Glimmer featuring the Golden Gate Bridge on a gray-blue background, and Rushmore Radiance with Mount Rushmore on a red background. The packaging is decorated with red, white, and blue stars and stripes, and additional wrapped TNT fireworks are stacked on the shelf below.
Screenshot of a Facebook comment thread on a Sonoma Index-Tribune post. A commenter, Oscar A. Mooneyhan, replies to Leona Marino, saying, "there's a place in Hell waiting for them. This would never happen back in our day here. They would go to the city." Leona Marino responds, "exactly." Oscar's comment has two likes.
The front entrance of a gray house is decorated with a Progress Pride flag hanging beside the door. Bright pink flowers hang from a basket above the porch, and colorful potted plants and shrubs surround the entryway. An orange-and-white cat lounges on the walkway in front of the house in the afternoon sunlight.
A printed California election ballot page listing candidates for governor under the heading “Voter-Nominated Offices.” The page contains multiple columns of candidate names, party preferences, occupations, and empty selection bubbles beside each name. The ballot is photographed on a wooden surface with the edges of the paper curling slightly upward.
A rural street corner features a stop sign with the word “ICE” added beneath “STOP,” creating the phrase “STOP ICE.” Above it is a green street sign reading “Burndale Rd.” Nearby, Olympic rings are mounted on a white fence, with trees, hills, and a bright blue sky in the background.
A screenshot of a social media post by Donald J. Trump announcing a proposed two-week suspension of U.S. bombing and attacks on Iran, describing it as part of a potential double-sided ceasefire and ongoing negotiations toward a longer-term peace agreement in the Middle East.
A small, multicolored plush ball (red, green, yellow, and black) sits on a rough, sunlit asphalt surface, casting a long shadow to the lower left.
Screenshot of a tweet by Aaron Rupar showing a Fox News clip labeled “Audio from inside the Supreme Court.” The graphic displays two headshots: U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer and Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch. The tweet quotes an exchange where Gorsuch asks whether Native Americans would be considered birthright citizens under a legal test, and Sauer responds hesitantly, saying he would need to think it through. The lower banner reads “Court hears citizenship case w/ Trump in attendance” and “Supreme Court oral arguments.”
Clear plastic cup filled with an iced layered matcha latte, showing white milk at the bottom and vibrant green matcha blended above, topped with ice cubes on a café countertop.
A television screen shows a live Weather Channel street camera view labeled “Sonoma, CA,” overlooking a four-way downtown intersection next to a tree-filled park, with parked cars, pedestrians in a crosswalk, and clear blue skies.
An iced coffee in a clear plastic cup sits on a green metal café table beside a sugar-coated donut topped with chocolate glaze and mini marshmallows, resting on a napkin in an outdoor seating area.
A snow-covered yard and nearby street are seen at night, illuminated by a bright streetlight, with bare trees, houses in the background, and fresh snow blanketing the ground and sidewalks.
A screenshot of a long, emotional written announcement from Stephanie, the owner of Water Street Bistro in Petaluma, announcing the restaurant’s closure. The message thanks customers, staff, family, and the community for 27 years of support, reflects on shared memories, and explains the decision to move on to a new chapter. It states that the last day of service will be February 6, 2026, apologizes for the short notice, and asks customers to use any remaining gift certificates before closing.
A wide shot shows dozens of protesters holding handmade signs along a street in front of a historic stone courthouse, with a tall palm tree centered in the frame. The crowd stretches across the block beneath a clear blue sky, with signs referencing immigration, democracy, and opposition to former President Donald Trump.
Black-and-white photo of a suited man seated behind a desk with his arms around two smiling children standing beside him, taken in an office setting, with a handwritten note along the bottom margin.
Hand holds a black Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 setup CD, labeled for Windows and macOS, with installation text, barcode, and Canon branding visible on the disc.
Event poster for “Hell Heim” 2-year anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, featuring DJ David J of Bauhaus, Love and Rockets at The California Theatre in Santa Rosa, with orange-and-black goth styling.
A round, rustic loaf of bread with a golden crust and cross-scored top rests on a wooden cutting board, lightly dusted with flour and photographed from above.
An orange-and-white cat peers out from under a thick gray-and-cream blanket, resting between a person’s bent legs covered in dark green fabric, with one paw tucked forward. The softly blurred background shows a living room with a small Christmas tree, framed artwork on the wall, and cardboard boxes stacked near the corner.
A neighborhood street intersection under a clear blue sky, with utility poles and overhead power lines crossing the frame. A silver fire hydrant sits near a painted crosswalk in the foreground, while cars wait or pass through the intersection. Leafless trees and trimmed hedges line the street, and a long band of low white clouds or fog hangs over the landscape in the distance.
A tall stemmed glass holds a deep magenta cocktail topped with a thick layer of pale pink foam and garnished with a thin dried citrus slice. The drink sits on a wooden table, with blurred glassware and table settings in the background, suggesting a restaurant or bar setting.
A metal menorah with two candles lit sits on a white shelf, its polished surface reflecting the candlelight. Behind it hangs a framed pink-and-black abstract print with the words “them merged,” and a small figurine rests to the left, creating a quiet, intimate scene of Hanukkah observance.
Front entrance of a See’s Candies store with a large peaked roof and bold white signage. Glass double doors lead into the brightly lit shop, and an “OPEN” sign is displayed at the bottom of the doorway. The surrounding plaza includes parking spaces and nearby storefronts.
A stacked chicken sandwich on focaccia-style bread with bacon, lettuce, and melted cheese, shown on foil at a desk.
An orange-and-white cat lounges on a cat tree beside a lit Christmas tree, gazing calmly at the ornaments and warm white lights.
A group of handmade wooden reindeer decorations—crafted from logs, branches, and evergreen sprigs—are arranged on a gravel lot at a Christmas tree stand, with small fir trees and a red counter in the background.
A glass dessert bowl holds chocolate mousse topped with crumbled chocolate, small chocolate pearls, and three chunks of dense chocolate cake. At the center sits a bright purple edible flower. The bowl rests on a black napkin on a white plate.
A seared filet mignon topped with a small garnish of fresh herbs sits in a light brown sauce on a white plate. Beside it is a single golden-brown fried mushroom, with juices pooling slightly around the steak.
A white ceramic bowl topped with a golden-brown puff pastry crust sits on a plate with a black napkin beneath it. Some of the filling has bubbled out under the crust. A spoon rests on the wooden table beside the dish.
A small black cast-iron skillet filled with a creamy sauce topped with crisp, golden-brown fried gnocchi, roasted mushrooms, fried sage leaves, and a sprinkle of herbs and breadcrumbs. The skillet sits on a round light-colored plate on a wooden table.
A restaurant window features a white geometric line-art design of a fox on the left and an owl on the right, with the stylized letters “W & W” between them. Below the artwork, text reads “A Michael Mina Restaurant.” Green vertical blinds hang behind the glass.
Flooded residential street in heavy rain with standing water covering the roadway and yellow “Road Flooded” signs posted along both sides, framed by trees, power lines, and nearby houses.