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ana germ @anagerm.bsky.social · 18h

this is so fucking good ahhhhh

Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 18h

Today on the blog, I consider Scott Thompson's support for Graham Linehan and what it means for me as a transmasculine comedy fan who worshipped Buddy Cole back in the day. What do trans folks do when our heroes let us down? We find ways to cope. harmcox.ghost.io/death-to-sco...

Death to Scott Thompson, Long Live Buddy Cole

It feels fitting to leave Thompson behind in the graveyard he made for Cole to vamp in. The evil that men do live after them, the good is oft interred with their bones. So let it be with Scott Thompso...

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Kendra MelliFEARa🏳️‍⚧️🎃 @kmellifera.bsky.social · 18h

As yet another icon lets us down, this essay is a perfect reflection

Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 18h

Today on the blog, I consider Scott Thompson's support for Graham Linehan and what it means for me as a transmasculine comedy fan who worshipped Buddy Cole back in the day. What do trans folks do when our heroes let us down? We find ways to cope. harmcox.ghost.io/death-to-sco...

Death to Scott Thompson, Long Live Buddy Cole

It feels fitting to leave Thompson behind in the graveyard he made for Cole to vamp in. The evil that men do live after them, the good is oft interred with their bones. So let it be with Scott Thompso...

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Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 18h

thank you for being a reliable second pair of eyes AND picking my favorite pull-quote ♥️

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lilli @toomanymouths.bsky.social · 18h

this essay is brilliant and heartbreaking and sharp as a fucking razor and everybody should go read it immediately

I could not come up with a better epitaph than that. Because whether Scott Thompson likes it or not, I’m one of the fags that loved his work back in the day. And I’m also disgusted by fags debasing themselves by trying to become respectable, especially when it’s an old bitter queen like Scott. He can cry about being censored by the left all he likes, but that’s a meaningless stance when you’re carrying water for the Trump administration. There’s only one faggot in this conversation who agrees with the President of the United States, and it sure as hell ain’t me.

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Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 18h

Today on the blog, I consider Scott Thompson's support for Graham Linehan and what it means for me as a transmasculine comedy fan who worshipped Buddy Cole back in the day. What do trans folks do when our heroes let us down? We find ways to cope. harmcox.ghost.io/death-to-sco...

Death to Scott Thompson, Long Live Buddy Cole

It feels fitting to leave Thompson behind in the graveyard he made for Cole to vamp in. The evil that men do live after them, the good is oft interred with their bones. So let it be with Scott Thompso...

harmcox.ghost.io

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cow tools daily @cowtoolsdaily.bsky.social · 1d

it's not FOR us

edited comic panel. Batman is breaking a lump-with-handle cow tool over his knee and saying "this is the tool of the cow. we do not understand it. we will not use it."

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Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 19h

Checking my email and bobbing my head along to Head Like a Hole, or as consider it, the International Freelancer's Anthem:

"god money, I'll do anything for you, god money, just tell me what you want- nope, not for that little money, try again [MAGAZINE THAT SHOULD KNOW BETTER]"

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 20h

Goodnight.
A bat and three fully dressed birds flying by moonlight, Wellcome Collection. 🦇 #Gothtober #31daysofhalloween

Illustration as described, three birds are dressed in suits, one has a top hat.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 21h

groups cont:
-Avondale
-Humboldt Park
-Rogers Park

These are autonomous groups. There is no leader, we are just helping connect people. Send us a message and we'll send you a signal link. (2/2)

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 21h

If you want to help protect your neighbors by patrolling your neighborhood, we've got your back. Send us a message if you'd like to be connected to a patrol group. There are groups in:

-Lincoln Square/Ravenswood
-Albany Park
-Pilsen/Little Village
-Andersonville/Uptown/Edgewater
-Logan Square (1/2)

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Bom Tellino @bomtellino.bsky.social · 21h

ICE spotted and verified all over Uptown, Edgewater, Lincoln Square and Ravenswood today. Be safe and let everyone know. AND FUCK ICE!

ICE Detention at Leland and
Magnolia on 10/10 around 10:56am
The Rapid Response Network verified the presence of 2 federal agents who detained one person at Magnolia and Leland. Agents were in a black Chevy.
If you see ICE activity, please contact the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693.

ICE Detention at 5445 Sheridan on 10/10 at 9:25 am
The Rapid Response Network verified the presence of three federal agents at
5445 Sheridan, between Catalpa and Balmoral. One person was detained while working on landscaping. Agents were driving a black Jeep Wagoneer.
If you see ICE activity, please contact the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693.

ICE Sighting outside of Ravenswood
Elementary on 10/10 ~ 9:40am
The Rapid Response Network verified the presence of federal agents around the school (on Paulina just south of Montrose). There was an unsuccessful attempt to detain one individual.
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT: Be present around the school from 3-4:30pm to monitor school pick up
If you see ICE activity, please contact the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693.

ICE Detention at Western and Foster on 10/10 at 8:40 am
The Rapid Response Network verified the presence of federal agents at Foster & Western. At least 6 people were detained. Agents remain in the area. Agents are driving a silver Pontiac minivan.
If you see ICE activity, please contact the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693.

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jordan @jordantyranny.bsky.social · Aug 27

"That's all anybody can do right now. Live. Hold out. Survive. I don't know whether good times are coming back again. But I know that won't matter if we don't survive these times."

Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, #1)

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Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 1d

I think that people who are extremely invested in being perceived as "good" get angry when you tell them to stop fat-shaming people because they're embarrassed that they are vulnerable to propaganda.

FYI: You didn't teach yourself to hate fat people, but you can sure as shit teach yourself to stop!

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The Ghost Of Cohost. CoGhost. Gohosohssosost @ceresultra.bsky.social · 1d

How do I explain to offline people that my favorite Japanese mascot said "we can only be liberated from queer oppression if we are truly seen as human" and then started wielding fireworks like a rocket launcher on the side of a mountain without sounding like I've totally lost it?

Chiitan forever

Chiitan🌈ちぃたん☆ @chiitan.love · 2d

Chiitan has a dream.
I hope that one day the term LGBT will become a thing of the past.
I will continue to spread my message until we live in a world where everyone can love freely and is free from persecution and discrimination.
Until then, let's all support each other🤍

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Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 1d

I hope Ms. Sanderson is very happy with Jesus Christ AND Travis Kelce's massive hog, feels like a win for her tbh

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Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 1d

I heard that TSwift called herself "your high school english teacher," and now I'm thinking about how my actual high school english teacher told us that she made a birthday cake for Jesus every Xmas and I got permanent detention because i would not stop asking how he blew out the candles

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Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 1d

I can't even argue with this one, tbh, she is a genius

Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 1d

youtu.be/LWN0vQpwcKM?...

Fazers

YouTube video by King Geedorah - Topic

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Grunkle Harm @harmcox.bsky.social · 1d

I wish MF DOOM was still with us.

Emily, a Two-Shoes-Gooder @rebelmusicteach.bsky.social · 5d

I also need to know: I am fairly middle-of-the-road on Taylor Swift but someone I know called her the Greatest Living Lyricist. She is not.

Who is yours? Either the greatest or your favorite?

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Music Box Theatre @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social · 2d

RIP actor & Chicago native Ron Dean.

He interrogated Dr. Richard Kimble in THE FUGITIVE, he dropped Andy off at detention in THE BREAKFAST CLUB, he was shot by Harvey Dent in THE DARK KNIGHT, he was Marty Crane's poker buddy on FRASIER, and so much more.