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Violet riot

@avioletriot.bsky.social

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She/her, I’m not gay as in love wins, I’m queer as in fuck fascists. Canada cannot be the only nation to burn down our White House in protest. Everything I know about Star Wars, I know against my will. Be gay, do crimes.

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Violet riot @avioletriot.bsky.social · Aug 14

The roots are literally classist and racists. Great Literature is almost always denoted by male whiteness first. Hence women’s literature studies, African American literature studies, children’s literature studies. Great Literature is another way to gate keep what someone else deems worthy….

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Violet riot @avioletriot.bsky.social · 26m

And that’s my favorite part 🤣

Violet riot @avioletriot.bsky.social · 2h

Ice and elevate! I hope you aren’t too hurt for class!

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Violet riot @avioletriot.bsky.social · 2h

What a poet you are.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 4h

Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c

Tweet from Fred Wellman: “Weird. I was told it’s a war zone.”
Below is a Time Out Chicago post showing a scenic city skyline at sunset with the text: “Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year.”

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Violet riot @avioletriot.bsky.social · 3h

To FELLOW noble peace prize laureate! Because we once had a president, not a dictator.

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

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Violet riot @avioletriot.bsky.social · 7h

I have talked to my secret FBI agent in my phone since I’ve had one. I tell them I hope their family is OK during the government shut down and we’ve agreed since I’ve not been disappeared yet that they’re on our side.

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Sam Leader Standing By 🍉🕎 @rvengefulobster.bsky.social · 22h

This is also a phenomenal protest tactic.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

Some clergy are begging to be allowed closer to the detention center to perform communion.

"You are preventing our religious freedom," someone in the crowd shouts.

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Pride Was A Riot, Sacramento @pridewasariot.bsky.social · 1d

Now with #AltText

A black background has white text at the top that says “amphifa.” Two flags over each other, common antifa flags, have a black flag and a green one. An image of a green frog facing left with a blue ascot sits on the black flag. Circling the flags is the text, “amphibians against fascism.”

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Violet riot @avioletriot.bsky.social · 21h

I got questions…. What did Authors write about? You can bet your ass they were writing weird fanfic about their friends. It just wasn’t enjoyed by other people until they were published.

audreyii_fic @audreyii.bsky.social · 1d

Welp, fanfic writers came out of the basement and they're not ashamed anymore. They are authors, same as you, and you are not, you are *not* better than them.

It's a new world, folks. Deal.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22h

It’s about time some red state governors said this!

Tweet from Home of the Brave: “Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt criticizes Trump for sending the Texas National Guard to Illinois,” followed by Stitt’s quote about states’ rights and federalism. Below is a photo of Stitt sitting in his office with an American flag behind him.

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grace @echofarandfaint.bsky.social · 1d

remembering why I love writing ~~ fanfiction ~~

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Ariel Slamet Ries @arielries.bsky.social · 1d

daddy dom is the fantasy of there being a type of man who is both responsible and competent

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Violet riot @avioletriot.bsky.social · 1d

And on top of that I’m on the ace spec so good luck defeating my seven evil attempts to get you to leave me alone first.

darth peppy 🎃👻🦇 @peppersweet.bsky.social · 1d

an old tweet that reads: “yes I’m bisexual. I’m attracted to women because women are incredible, and I’m attracted to me because I love making bad choices”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 1d

Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.

The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...

By Erick Galindo

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2d

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

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collin cornell @collincornell.bsky.social · 2d

“One of the chants that has become ubiquitous at these protests at Broadview is, ‘Love your neighbor, love your God, save your soul and quit your job,’” said Black, who pastors at the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago. “Everybody chants that.”

RNS @rns.org · 3d

The pastors’ efforts are part of rising faith-based pushback to the Trump administration as the president seeks to implement plans for mass deportation of immigrants.
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Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who…

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aaron from queens from twitter @aaronnarraph.bsky.social · 2d

the background on zohran's colbert appearance is jaw-droppingly disgusting

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Josh Gondelman @joshgondelman.bsky.social · 2d

Whenever anyone says how much of the U.S. economy is tied to AI right now, I'm like...damn, what if a single rich person had any idea other than "try to zero out labor costs through theft."

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 2d

This is a great first step!

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 2d

“We Are Elated by the Gaza Ceasefire News. Now, the World Must Hold Israel to Account for 2 Years of Genocide”

In an emotional essay for Zeteo, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.
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We Are Elated by the Gaza Ceasefire News. Now, the World Must Hold Israel to Account for 2 Years of Genocide

In an emotional essay, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

Financial educators bust three common myths about credit card debt — and explain why these negative assumptions can hold us back from making smart money decisions. n.pr/4q3KG5H

Why being in credit card debt doesn't mean you're bad with money

Financial educators bust three common myths about credit card debt — and explain why these negative assumptions can hold us back from making smart money decisions.

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. n.pr/47hcegr

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

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jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 2d

it would be so easy for all of you who put money where your mouth is over kimmel to do the right thing for trans lives. trans expression is also freedom of speech. attacks on us are attacks on you too

Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 2d

It cannot be made clearer.

If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.

JK Rowling pledges to keep up fight against SNP trans policies

Author vows to bankroll campaigners after Scottish government fails to pay group's legal fees in Supreme Court equality case

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