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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 23h

Did you ever go smell something in person because of a post you read on Bluesky? This Saturday is your chance, if you’re near the Twin Cities: IRL sniffs, free samples, and sales at @oddmartmn.bsky.social from 3-6pm!

An event flyer based around a vintage (early 90s?) photograph of an elderly woman holding the hand of a child. She’s dressed as a clown in a stripey suit with a full face of makeup; the child is in a plush green and purple dinosaur costume. They are posed next to a pumpkin carved with a wolf howling at the moon. Text on the flyer announces BPAL’s October Lunacy, at Odd
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Jude "BE NOT AFRAID #4 Out Now" Doyle @judedoyle.bsky.social · 1d

New stop on the book tour: If you're upstate, you can come see me at Parthenon Books in downtown Syracuse, New York, with Kevin Bailey of Come Out Central New York: parthenonbookstore.com/events/37788...

Jude Ellison S. Doyle in conversation with Kevin Bailey | Parthenon Books

An independently owned bookstore/cafe located in Downtown Syracuse, NY

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Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️ @ashleylynch.bsky.social · 2d

Any trans person who begins their transition today is exhibiting more courage than most people will in their entire lives.

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Abigail Larson @abigaillarson.com · 2d

In honor of Edgar Allan Poe's 176th deathday, here are a few of my recent pieces inspired by Poe's works 🫀

Illustration by Abigail Larson depicting a scene from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee". Two lovers embrace at the edge of the sea, water splashes around them and the surrounding rocks. A full moon shines over them, and storm clouds loom.
Published in "Sticker Jigsaw: The Edgar Allan Poe Collection" 2024 Macmillan

illustration by Abigail Larson of a raven perched on a skull with a teal curtain backdrop

illustration by Abigail Larson depicting a scene from Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" showing a man restrained as a pendulum blade swings close to him. Rats have swarmed around him, chewing the ropes that hold him down. This illustration is featured in "Sticker Jigsaw: The Edgar Allan Poe Collection" for Macmillan Books.

Illustration by Abigail Larson for Macmillan's "Edgar Allan Poe Sticker Jigsaw" book. The illustration is a scene from Edgar Allan Poe's poem, "The Raven". The narrator is at the center of the image looking up at at raven perched above an open doorway. Behind the narrator is a tall window with red curtains, and the ghost of Lenore lurks nearby. A black cat is watching the scene from the lower right corner.

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Bisexual Kaiju @bisexualkaiju.myatproto.social · 3d

So you want to support living marginalized banned authors but your local banned books week displays and events are full of famous dead people?

Not to worry: your helpful non-binary bookseller is here to help!

A thread!

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 4d

While Republicans play political games to prolong their Trump Shutdown, Democrats will be in DC to do their jobs and try to get the government back to work.

Urge your Democratic senators to keep fighting to stop health insurance costs from doubling this winter: indivisible.org/campaign/sto...

Mike Johnson cancels more House votes in escalation of shutdown strategy

Johnson signaled the House will remain out of session until Senate Democrats fold.

www.axios.com

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Billie Bloebaum @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 5d

All my GenX Goth bébés need to check out @bpal.bsky.social's Halloween 2025 collection. If you ever stood in the grungy bathroom of a dark club melting your Maybelline eyeliner to reapply while your friend held both of your cloves, it's for you.

blackphoenixalchemylab.com/shop/hallowe...

Black Velvet & Red Lamé Perfume Oil – Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 5d

ZOMG the new book by @judedoyle.bsky.social is available for pre-order:

www.thriftbooks.com/w/dilf-did-i...

DILF: Did I Leave Feminism? book by Jude Doyle

Buy a cheap copy of DILF: Did I Leave Feminism? book by Jude Doyle. In this sharp manifesto, veteran author and activist, Jude Doyle, reunites feminist and trans politics through a common belief: that...

www.thriftbooks.com

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 7d

"Debate me!" Uh, not until after you've read at least one real book. Yikes!

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 7d

Being avowedly transphobic truly marks someone as being stupid and unimaginative, no matter what else they try to dress it up as.

No integrity, no curiosity, no "wow I have so much to learn," just... nothing. Boring, untidy, cowardly, delusional thinking. It's amazing that so many air it so openly.

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Nghi Vo @nghivo.bsky.social · 7d

1-866-952-4456 to tell Netflix that in no way do you want Elon fucking Musk determining what you watch.

I just called, got through in about 15 seconds, and told them that I strongly support queer inclusion in their programming and that I will cancel my subscription if they cave.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 7d

1. Led by Elon Musk, the far-right has exploded in a campaign to get Netflix to remove shows with queer and trans characters.

If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.

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Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 7d

Excellent piece from @erininthemorning.com.
Destruction of the arts is classic fash behavior. Let us hope Netflix has the courage to hold.

Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Jason Kuznicki @jkuznicki.bsky.social · 7d

The remedy for a president who both lies to your face and also expects you to make a deal with him is removal from office.

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 8d

Disco was very good today

A photo of a white Pomeranian dog reclining in a sunbeam on a red banquet in a coffee shop

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 8d

A mossy beard oil blend with a hint of beeswax, cathedral incense, blackened cedar, and aged oak.

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Halloween 2025 Trading Post – Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 8d

This beard oil… we couldn’t help ourselves 💀

A closeup photo of a bearded stone gargoyle from a church in Portugal. Text says: “GARG OIL”

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 9d

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

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Carly @nautiluscarly.bsky.social · 9d

It's just perfume oil, but I smile every time I put it on. Thanks, @bpal.bsky.social ❤️

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab's "Abolish ICE" fragrance.

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 9d

Libra season is ideal timing for a military coup, just sayin’

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 9d

I just got a VERY interesting email that allies in congress were upset that so many of my readers were calling about the anti-trans provisions. I'm here to say: good. I won't let them throw our rights under the bus by cover of night.

All's that to say, keep up the calls. They're hearing you.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 9d

1. It's shutdown day, and anti-trans provisions are on the line... either today, or in a few more weeks if a clean continuing resolution passes.

Trump posted a video this morning blaming a shutdown on trans people and immigrants.

Here is your shutdown guide.

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Shutdown Day Guide For LGBTQ+ People: "Continuing Resolutions" And New Anti-Trans Posts From The White House

Shutdown day is here, and there has been a lot of competing coverage on Republican priorities, Democrat's demands, and what shutdown politics means for LGBTQ+ people in America.

www.erininthemorning.com

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5 Calls @5calls.org · 10d

A day away from a shut down. GOP still wants their “clean” CR, and Dems are holding firm against a budget that doesn't address health care and Trump's impoundment.

🚨 The Senate will likely vote again on the CR on 9/30. Call your Senators! 👉 5calls.org/issue/federa...

apnews.com/article/trum...

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 11d

Launching tomorrow (hopefully!)

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 13d

We’re in countdown mode for this year’s Halloween fragrance series. Enjoy a little plastic rat dance while you wait! 🎃🐀

Countdown to Halloween 2025 🎃

YouTube video by Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 13d

As of this moment I have officially failed to keep from teasing this. 💛

Part of the Halloween 2025 fragrance launch, which will be arriving within the next few days!

A picture of a disintegrating plaster wall covered on the edges by panels of ornate yellow and gold wallpaper. Text in the middle says “THE YELLOW WALLPAPER”

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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab @bpal.bsky.social · 14d

This is a great time to contact your Dem representative and demand that they hold the line.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 14d

Republicans, Trump included, are zeroing in on transgender people and blaming us for the looming government shutdown.

They are demanding that Democrats cave on transgender rights.

Many of them are copying the same talking points in their messages.

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