kb (she/her)
@duchessofhazard.bsky.social
radical social worker, new yorker.
sharing info + resources for the disaster era on justice, liberation, mental health, mutual aid, and more.
sharing info + resources for the disaster era on justice, liberation, mental health, mutual aid, and more.
💯 When Lander was my councilman I saw him all over the neighborhood.
On the other hand Goldman refuses to engage with constituents, gatekeeps public events to prevent dissent, and rarely even sends a form email acknowledging multiple calls and voicemails I've personally left with his office.
On the other hand Goldman refuses to engage with constituents, gatekeeps public events to prevent dissent, and rarely even sends a form email acknowledging multiple calls and voicemails I've personally left with his office.
I've probably photographed Brad Lander more than any other elected in NYC because the dude shows up. He's everywhere, he's incredibly accessible, and he genuinely loves New Yorkers. You can literally go up and talk to him whenever he shows up. Go ahead, try it!
(I have NEVER seen Goldman ANYWHERE.)
(I have NEVER seen Goldman ANYWHERE.)
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
💯 When Lander was my councilman I saw him all over the neighborhood.
On the other hand Goldman refuses to engage with constituents, gatekeeps public events to prevent dissent, and rarely even sends a form email acknowledging multiple calls and voicemails I've personally left with his office.
On the other hand Goldman refuses to engage with constituents, gatekeeps public events to prevent dissent, and rarely even sends a form email acknowledging multiple calls and voicemails I've personally left with his office.
YESSSSSSSSSS!!! So excited to vote for @bradlander.bsky.social again (this time for Congress)!
I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
December 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
YESSSSSSSSSS!!! So excited to vote for @bradlander.bsky.social again (this time for Congress)!
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One way to think of the Trump Admin is as having SHIFTED the $$ we used to spend on curing cancer (and providing care to Veterans and protecting nature and etc) to snatching brown people off the streets.
Amid NIH funding delays, reversals and uncertainty, a scientist at Harvard who studies breast cancer has lost one-third of her lab employees and wonders if she can continue her research experiments. n.pr/4a4N3zD
After NIH grant cuts, breast cancer research at Harvard slowed, and lab workers left
Amid NIH funding delays, reversals and uncertainty, a scientist at Harvard who studies breast cancer has lost one-third of her lab employees and wonders if she can continue her research experiments.
n.pr
December 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
One way to think of the Trump Admin is as having SHIFTED the $$ we used to spend on curing cancer (and providing care to Veterans and protecting nature and etc) to snatching brown people off the streets.
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"All is lost" narratives are popular because people generally do not want to take action. Taking action is tiring so if all is lost, you are off the hook. Nothing is more seductive than not having to do anything.
December 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"All is lost" narratives are popular because people generally do not want to take action. Taking action is tiring so if all is lost, you are off the hook. Nothing is more seductive than not having to do anything.
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Trans women has been welcomed at the Women's Institute since the 1970s and one member is in her 80's and has been a member for decades. This is pure bigotry pushed by legal threats backed monetarily by JK Rowling.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Women’s Institute will no longer accept trans women as members from April
Exclusive: CEO says decision taken with ‘utmost regret and sadness’ after supreme court ruling on definition of a woman
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Trans women has been welcomed at the Women's Institute since the 1970s and one member is in her 80's and has been a member for decades. This is pure bigotry pushed by legal threats backed monetarily by JK Rowling.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
TBH, I feel like everyone should have the option of these types of accomodations. Let folks use whatever concentration tools necessary and take the time they need to demonstrate their learning.
These debates about accommodations for autistic and ADHD people always seem predicated on the false idea there is some generous but zero-sum basket of resources.
There isn’t.
We’re usually talking about things like extra time, instruction clarification, wearing headphones, or using fidget tools.
There isn’t.
We’re usually talking about things like extra time, instruction clarification, wearing headphones, or using fidget tools.
December 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
TBH, I feel like everyone should have the option of these types of accomodations. Let folks use whatever concentration tools necessary and take the time they need to demonstrate their learning.
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be the bitch doing something yourself that you want to see in the world
there’s a scene in the new documentary where Elizabeth Taylor is talking about the stigma of AIDS and how she got involved in the movement and it’s fucking everything
December 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
be the bitch doing something yourself that you want to see in the world
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They're not hiding it, folks—straight up neo-Nazi advertising, from the font to the language to the 11 stars for the Confederacy. Then you have the DHS openly using white nationalist language of "remigrate", which means ethnic cleansing.
This is who MAGA is now.
This is who MAGA is now.
November 30, 2025 at 6:43 AM
They're not hiding it, folks—straight up neo-Nazi advertising, from the font to the language to the 11 stars for the Confederacy. Then you have the DHS openly using white nationalist language of "remigrate", which means ethnic cleansing.
This is who MAGA is now.
This is who MAGA is now.
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Not a single major news outlet has covered this story. There is such a blatant, obvious attempt to suppress any and all news that deals with the actual facts about transgender life and experience. As the government rolls back our rights on an unprecedented scale, we have been left out to dry.
"[G]ender-affirming care saves lives."
"Suicidality scores among the [study's] patients who provided responses dropped by over 67 percent."
"[O]f the hundreds of patients who started hormone therapy, only seven discontinued their treatment."
#USA #Healthcare #Suicide
"Suicidality scores among the [study's] patients who provided responses dropped by over 67 percent."
"[O]f the hundreds of patients who started hormone therapy, only seven discontinued their treatment."
#USA #Healthcare #Suicide
New Study: Gender-Affirming Care Dramatically Lowers Suicide Risk for Trans Kids
Twenty-seven states in the US ban gender-affirming treatments for trans youth, including hormone therapy.
truthout.org
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Not a single major news outlet has covered this story. There is such a blatant, obvious attempt to suppress any and all news that deals with the actual facts about transgender life and experience. As the government rolls back our rights on an unprecedented scale, we have been left out to dry.
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for context Alex Vitale is the author of the much-cited (including by me) book The End of Policing
I'm excited to announce that I have been asked to join the Mamdani Transition Team to work on community safety issues. A New Era for NYC.
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
for context Alex Vitale is the author of the much-cited (including by me) book The End of Policing
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Someone is going to have the write the thing about how “vibe” has become a substitute for meaningful theory in a world where the theory is so clear — grift and power — but we collectively refuse if because it isn’t sophisticated enough to generate make work for empiricists.
November 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Someone is going to have the write the thing about how “vibe” has become a substitute for meaningful theory in a world where the theory is so clear — grift and power — but we collectively refuse if because it isn’t sophisticated enough to generate make work for empiricists.
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The only truly irreversible thing a trans child is likely to do is take their own life. "What if they do something irreversible?" actually means "theyre not allowed to make a decision!"
You cant undo or reverse any decision you make, you can simply change your mind later and handle the consequences
You cant undo or reverse any decision you make, you can simply change your mind later and handle the consequences
November 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The only truly irreversible thing a trans child is likely to do is take their own life. "What if they do something irreversible?" actually means "theyre not allowed to make a decision!"
You cant undo or reverse any decision you make, you can simply change your mind later and handle the consequences
You cant undo or reverse any decision you make, you can simply change your mind later and handle the consequences
Nothing in the research supports these invasive requirements. Do you know what does have a ton of evidence supporting it?? Gender affirming care, where we trust young people and support their bodily autonomy!
Under new NHS puberty blocker trial protocols, trans youth are being subjected to more than 50 assessments, intrusive exams, and over 13 hours of intrusive testing - just to access lifesaving healthcare
It demands young people re-live distress & undergo intimate examinations
#ConversionPractices
It demands young people re-live distress & undergo intimate examinations
#ConversionPractices
Trans Young People Face 50+ Tests and Hours of Intrusive Assessments in the PATHWAYS Puberty…
The publication of the PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial protocols reveals how trans young people are required to complete more than fifty…
medium.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Nothing in the research supports these invasive requirements. Do you know what does have a ton of evidence supporting it?? Gender affirming care, where we trust young people and support their bodily autonomy!
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this would assume those folks had good political instincts. Say all the terrible things you want about the fascist in chief and you'll be right but he has good political instincts.
The weird thing is with Donald Trump just said about Zohran Mandani is what every Democrat should’ve said about Zohran Mamdani the moment he secured the Democratic nomination.
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
this would assume those folks had good political instincts. Say all the terrible things you want about the fascist in chief and you'll be right but he has good political instincts.
💀💀💀
These clips are absolutely wild.
These clips are absolutely wild.
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
💀💀💀
These clips are absolutely wild.
These clips are absolutely wild.
I am so excited for the possibility of Brad Lander representing me (again! he was a wonderful City Councilman for years), instead of genocide denier Dan Goldman. So hopeful that this happens.
The looming question will be how Zohran handles it if / when Brad Lander & the WFP primary Dan Goldman.
- Goldman never endorsed Zohran
- Zohran owes Lander and the WFP big time
- Lander is already polling ahead
- But the ADL will flip out because Goldman is one of the most Pro Israel congressmen
- Goldman never endorsed Zohran
- Zohran owes Lander and the WFP big time
- Lander is already polling ahead
- But the ADL will flip out because Goldman is one of the most Pro Israel congressmen
I’ve been trying to follow, as an outsider, the substantive discussion about Chi Ossé‘s candidacy beyond the NYT “let’s get them to fight” gossip and I understand why people are concerned about his run and also see why people are excited
1. Not great that he JUST joined DSA
1. Not great that he JUST joined DSA
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I am so excited for the possibility of Brad Lander representing me (again! he was a wonderful City Councilman for years), instead of genocide denier Dan Goldman. So hopeful that this happens.
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Below is the video to which Trump has responded:
“SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”
“SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Below is the video to which Trump has responded:
“SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”
“SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”
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NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENSE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
These are two-hour online trainings by NY Immigration Coalition on how to prepare yourself and how to build community to defend against ICE raids. I just attended one; thought it was good.
@riseandresist.bsky.social
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
These are two-hour online trainings by NY Immigration Coalition on how to prepare yourself and how to build community to defend against ICE raids. I just attended one; thought it was good.
@riseandresist.bsky.social
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Neighborhood Defense Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This training will prepare volunteers on their rights and risks, how to support with family preparedness, community canvassing, conducting ICE watches, and on the ground support.
us02web.zoom.us
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENSE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
These are two-hour online trainings by NY Immigration Coalition on how to prepare yourself and how to build community to defend against ICE raids. I just attended one; thought it was good.
@riseandresist.bsky.social
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
These are two-hour online trainings by NY Immigration Coalition on how to prepare yourself and how to build community to defend against ICE raids. I just attended one; thought it was good.
@riseandresist.bsky.social
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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I don't want to be like "Everybody go do this," but... everybody go do this if you aren't already plugged in to activism in some way.
I would like to share something.
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I don't want to be like "Everybody go do this," but... everybody go do this if you aren't already plugged in to activism in some way.
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So Harvard is keeping this guy, but Claudine Gay had to step down over ginned up plagiarism accusations and bad-faith accusations of anti-Semitism.
Got it.
Got it.
Larry Summers tells @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 AM
So Harvard is keeping this guy, but Claudine Gay had to step down over ginned up plagiarism accusations and bad-faith accusations of anti-Semitism.
Got it.
Got it.
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'Matt Gaetz Raped A Homeless Teenager' is what you mean.
A teenager with a homeless parent? What? The fuck? Did she have a home and not allow her parent to live in it? Ended up having sex with? What? Yeah clearly you guys been caping for pedos long enough and you understand the assignment here
A teenager with a homeless parent? What? The fuck? Did she have a home and not allow her parent to live in it? Ended up having sex with? What? Yeah clearly you guys been caping for pedos long enough and you understand the assignment here
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
'Matt Gaetz Raped A Homeless Teenager' is what you mean.
A teenager with a homeless parent? What? The fuck? Did she have a home and not allow her parent to live in it? Ended up having sex with? What? Yeah clearly you guys been caping for pedos long enough and you understand the assignment here
A teenager with a homeless parent? What? The fuck? Did she have a home and not allow her parent to live in it? Ended up having sex with? What? Yeah clearly you guys been caping for pedos long enough and you understand the assignment here
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here at the Paper of Record, when an open white supremacist leaks someone's college application in an attempt to imply he got unfair race-based special treatment, even though he was rejected, we know what to do: publish it immediately prospect.org/2025/07/09/2...
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
here at the Paper of Record, when an open white supremacist leaks someone's college application in an attempt to imply he got unfair race-based special treatment, even though he was rejected, we know what to do: publish it immediately prospect.org/2025/07/09/2...
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I always get a kick out of the NYT Defense Squad trotting out harrumphing takes about how serious journalists don't report on mere speculation, blow things out of proportion, dig into their colleagues' email, etc etc
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I always get a kick out of the NYT Defense Squad trotting out harrumphing takes about how serious journalists don't report on mere speculation, blow things out of proportion, dig into their colleagues' email, etc etc