Ayrton O'Brien 🇵🇸
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fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
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the bbc changed their article from saying 'trans woman' to saying 'biological male who identifies as a woman'.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
the bbc changed their article from saying 'trans woman' to saying 'biological male who identifies as a woman'.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
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NEW: Israel has committed at least 497 ceasefire violations, killing at least 342 Palestinians since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel & Hamas went into effect on Oct. 10.
An Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drone targeted a car on a busy Gaza City street on Nov. 22, killing 5 Palestinians.
An Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drone targeted a car on a busy Gaza City street on Nov. 22, killing 5 Palestinians.
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 AM
NEW: Israel has committed at least 497 ceasefire violations, killing at least 342 Palestinians since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel & Hamas went into effect on Oct. 10.
An Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drone targeted a car on a busy Gaza City street on Nov. 22, killing 5 Palestinians.
An Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drone targeted a car on a busy Gaza City street on Nov. 22, killing 5 Palestinians.
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This coupled with Lizza sitting on all of these revelations just to drop them in a petty newsletter makes me want to fumigate the entire political journalism world. Just staggering levels of unethical nonsense.
god I hope Olivia Nuzzi never gets paid even one more cent by a single publication for the rest of her life
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This coupled with Lizza sitting on all of these revelations just to drop them in a petty newsletter makes me want to fumigate the entire political journalism world. Just staggering levels of unethical nonsense.
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WE WILL REPEAT THE MISTAKES EVERYONE ELSE MADE BUT WE KNOW BETTER IT WILL BE FINE NO YOU SHUT UP
Sweeping changes to Ireland’s migration and asylum system have been set out by the government, including significant new restrictions on family reunification rights and citizenship applications.
Major changes to asylum, citizenship and family reunification unveiled
Sweeping changes to Ireland’s migration and asylum system have been set out by the government, including significant new restrictions on family reunification rights and citizenship applications.
www.irishlegal.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
WE WILL REPEAT THE MISTAKES EVERYONE ELSE MADE BUT WE KNOW BETTER IT WILL BE FINE NO YOU SHUT UP
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Ireland continues rolling backwards thanks to FFFG. The mind just boggles. Boggles. Emigration will only continue to rise.
Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
November 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Ireland continues rolling backwards thanks to FFFG. The mind just boggles. Boggles. Emigration will only continue to rise.
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This is appalling. A public transport project that could start tomorrow, and would take loads of traffic on the road, but will not progress at all under this government.
DART+ South West is shelved until 2030. It has full planning approval since 2024, no judicial reviews and is ready to go but construction won't start until after 2030. A lot of housing around Adamstown and Clonburris built in anticipation of this upgrade.
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is appalling. A public transport project that could start tomorrow, and would take loads of traffic on the road, but will not progress at all under this government.
Ok so out of the blue this afternoon got my confirmation that I'm getting my braces Tuesday which is great and I'm looking forward to them but also scary because so soon, so sudden and CHANGE. Also the list of food I can't eat is scary. But in two years I'll be able to smile in photos!
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Ok so out of the blue this afternoon got my confirmation that I'm getting my braces Tuesday which is great and I'm looking forward to them but also scary because so soon, so sudden and CHANGE. Also the list of food I can't eat is scary. But in two years I'll be able to smile in photos!
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Tell me I’m chonky 🥹
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Tell me I’m chonky 🥹
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Jet lag is hitting haaaaaard
November 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Jet lag is hitting haaaaaard
Oh when I was a kid I did this with my ma's trousers and pretended I was wearing a cunty dress with an attached stole.
"He puts his trousers on one leg at a time, just like everyone else." The teacher who said that inspired me to put them both legs at once. I tried the next morning at the top of the stairs. I broke my left leg and wasted my dad's morning. Turns out, one leg at a time is fine.
November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Oh when I was a kid I did this with my ma's trousers and pretended I was wearing a cunty dress with an attached stole.
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Just home from a 44 hour trip bavk from New Zealand and I am exhausted!
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Just home from a 44 hour trip bavk from New Zealand and I am exhausted!
My work colleague used the phrase "my twinkiest of friends" and that's immediately going into the lexicon.
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My work colleague used the phrase "my twinkiest of friends" and that's immediately going into the lexicon.
Winter's when you can really start dressing (i.e. wearing Cool Mom oversized chunky knitwear)
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Winter's when you can really start dressing (i.e. wearing Cool Mom oversized chunky knitwear)
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What a wonderful President we have. #translivesmatter #transrightsarehumanrights
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
What a wonderful President we have. #translivesmatter #transrightsarehumanrights
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When the media and government move to demonise a minority it’s always noticeable how that minority gets denied the concept of including children or minors, as she was 17 at the time.
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassing a transgender activist, but was found guilty of criminal damage to her mobile phone.
Father Ted’s Graham Linehan cleared of transphobic harassment
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
When the media and government move to demonise a minority it’s always noticeable how that minority gets denied the concept of including children or minors, as she was 17 at the time.
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the refusal to use any pronouns for the woman involved here is so bizarre
Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but convicted of damaging phone
Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but convicted of damaging phone
Irish comedy writer cleared at Westminster magistrates court of harassing Sophia Brooks on social media
The Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassing a transgender activist on social media but found guilty of criminal damage of their mobile phone outside a conference in London last year.
The 57-year-old flew in from Arizona to appear at Westminster magistrates court in person on Tuesday, where judgment was delivered by district judge Briony Clarke. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
the refusal to use any pronouns for the woman involved here is so bizarre
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I work near #SheriffStreet in Dublin and it's blighted by far right tricolors at half mast.
I've spoken to a few residents who assured me that most locals don't support the action but are intimidated into saying nothing publicly about them.
#Speirgorm
I've spoken to a few residents who assured me that most locals don't support the action but are intimidated into saying nothing publicly about them.
#Speirgorm
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I work near #SheriffStreet in Dublin and it's blighted by far right tricolors at half mast.
I've spoken to a few residents who assured me that most locals don't support the action but are intimidated into saying nothing publicly about them.
#Speirgorm
I've spoken to a few residents who assured me that most locals don't support the action but are intimidated into saying nothing publicly about them.
#Speirgorm
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The fact that he was found guilty of criminal damage doesn't make the headline, and the person whose property he damaged is described as a "transgender activist" but Linehan has "well-publicised strong views on gender issues". 🙄
This is not journalism failing trans people - it's failing EVERYONE.
This is not journalism failing trans people - it's failing EVERYONE.
November 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The fact that he was found guilty of criminal damage doesn't make the headline, and the person whose property he damaged is described as a "transgender activist" but Linehan has "well-publicised strong views on gender issues". 🙄
This is not journalism failing trans people - it's failing EVERYONE.
This is not journalism failing trans people - it's failing EVERYONE.
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We have lost every single internet platform that informed the world about what's really happening in Palestine. Every single one.
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
We have lost every single internet platform that informed the world about what's really happening in Palestine. Every single one.
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Died without getting justice. May the people and their bloodline who denied the survivors justice never know peace.
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
www.whatimreading.net
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Died without getting justice. May the people and their bloodline who denied the survivors justice never know peace.
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Trans Creative Collective Eire are calling for donations ahead of this winter market 🎄 Read 👉 buff.ly/ovFjGSE #GCNnews
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Trans Creative Collective Eire are calling for donations ahead of this winter market 🎄 Read 👉 buff.ly/ovFjGSE #GCNnews
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A movie that takes place where I am from
November 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A movie that takes place where I am from
Proof of life selfies featuring new haircut, shaving cuts and sister's bathroom's excellent lighting
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Proof of life selfies featuring new haircut, shaving cuts and sister's bathroom's excellent lighting