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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 13m

I am sort of of the mind that hitting coaches don't matter that much but at the same time, it can't hurt to bring in a new guy considering how awful the astros offense has been

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 19m

Where is fivey fox

FiftyPlusOne.news @fiftyplusone.news · 2h

new polls website just dropped fiftyplusone.news

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 48m

Clearly they did it after seeing all the people in your Twitter replies

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Chandler Rome @chandlerrome.bsky.social · 49m

The Astros are parting ways with hitting coach Alex Cintrón, sources tell @theathletic.com, and more changes are expected on Houston's coaching staff - www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Astros part ways with Alex Cintrón, more coaching changes expected (Sources)

Cintrón had been the team's hitting coach since 2019. More changes are expected within Espada’s 10-man coaching staff.

www.nytimes.com

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Niko Stratis @nikostratis.com · 54m

The Washing Post just discovered beards

He’s gay. She’s straight. They’re happily married.
Meet the couples who are redefining what it means to be in a relationship, including those in gay-straight and same-sex platonic marriages.
By Shane O’Neill

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Adrian Ashford @adrianashford.bsky.social · 1h

Want to learn more about trans Texans? We surveyed 90 of them to learn how they're dealing with an increasingly-hostile political climate. Almost everyone said they're feeling more anxious and less safe in public. @dallasnews.com www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...

We surveyed 90 trans Texans. Most said they’re living in fear and weighing a move

Respondents said anti-trans policies have complicated their sense of home in Texas and pushed them to consider leaving the state.

www.dallasnews.com

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🎃 Laurel S. Pumpkins 🎃 @laurelpowell.net · 4h

National Coming Out Day is this weekend. These days, it seems like it takes more courage than ever to come out - but coming out has been courageous far longer than it was ever mundane. I shared some thoughts on the day with @washblade.bsky.social:

Coming out is more than a concept, it’s a necessity

If it’s safe for you, be bold in defiance of those who want to silence us

www.washingtonblade.com

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Justin Miller @byjustinmiller.bsky.social · 52m

A good lock at the rocky relationship between the Texas Majority PAC, financed with tens of millions from Gorge Soros, and some Texas Dems who question their influence and effectiveness. www.texasobserver.org/inside-rift-...

Inside the Rift Between Texas Dems and a Soros-Backed PAC

The Texas Majority PAC is the latest deep-pocketed initiative meant to turn Texas blue. But have its dollars just brought more discord?

www.texasobserver.org

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QuoProQuid @quoproquid.bsky.social · 57m

what the fuck

aaron from queens from twitter @aaronnarraph.bsky.social · 1h

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

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Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 58m

in case you missed this, @wsj.com reported that Trump is — or is trying to at least — direct Pam Bondi via social media DMs, and that when he posted demanding the Comey indictment, it was an accident

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 58m

go share it here: bsky.app/profile/adri...

Adrian Ashford @adrianashford.bsky.social · 1h

Want to learn more about trans Texans? We surveyed 90 of them to learn how they're dealing with an increasingly-hostile political climate. Almost everyone said they're feeling more anxious and less safe in public. @dallasnews.com www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...

We surveyed 90 trans Texans. Most said they’re living in fear and weighing a move

Respondents said anti-trans policies have complicated their sense of home in Texas and pushed them to consider leaving the state.

www.dallasnews.com

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 1h

"Money said he froze his bill after feedback from constituents. 'For some of the people that I spoke with or that I heard from after I filed this bill, they have been transitioned for 10, 15, 20, 25 years, and they’re taking ongoing maintenance drugs.'

Adrian Ashford @adrianashford.bsky.social · 1h

I also talked to D-FW lawmakers who have introduced bills recently related to gender transition. They said adhering to the Christian belief that there are only two genders is important for a healthy society. @dallasnews.com www.dallasnews.com/news/faith/2...

Why many Texas Republican leaders are concerned about gender transitions

Many of Texas’ Republican leaders say they’re concerned about people changing their bodies as part of a gender transition.

www.dallasnews.com

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Adrian Ashford @adrianashford.bsky.social · 1h

I also talked to D-FW lawmakers who have introduced bills recently related to gender transition. They said adhering to the Christian belief that there are only two genders is important for a healthy society. @dallasnews.com www.dallasnews.com/news/faith/2...

Why many Texas Republican leaders are concerned about gender transitions

Many of Texas’ Republican leaders say they’re concerned about people changing their bodies as part of a gender transition.

www.dallasnews.com

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 1h

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 1h

Wake up everybody on the 8 of this month is octopus day I support all octopuses and also I drank a diet coke, piece of love, peace and love Gwen 😎✌️🌟❤️🌈🥦🎶🍒☮️

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 1h

Wake up everybody on the 8 of this month is octopus day I support all octopuses and also I drank a diet coke, piece of love, peace and love Gwen 😎✌️🌟❤️🌈🥦🎶🍒☮️

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 1h

gonna start posting like Ringo Starr

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 2h

i know

ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 2h

involved in the controversy that has resulted in an LGBTQ+ event removed from a fair over a drag queen's speech, i kid you not, is a Texas activist who goes by the handle "Free Speech Defender"

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 2h

It seems... less than ideal... that a random woman in New York who is not elected to anything appears to be dictating what LGBTQ+ people can do in public in communities she does not live in

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 2h

fresh off of getting the houston pride crosswalk removed, Libs of TikTok is also celebrating getting a free pride event in New Braunfels removed from the Comal County Fair & Rodeo: x.com/libsoftiktok...

COMAL COUNTY FAIR
& RODEO
Press Release: Tuesday October 7, 2025
Following discussions with the organizers of the New Braunfels Riverside Pride Festival, and after expressing concerns related to age appropriateness, safety, and the well-being of all involved, the event organizers have decided to relocate their event to an alternate venue.
The Fair Association is a nonpartisan organization. Facility rentals are open to the community based on availability, and the Association does not sponsor or endorse outside events. We recognize the importance of ensuring that all activities held on our grounds reflect the highest standards of public safety and a positive community experience. Moving forward, we will be revising our rental contracts to align more closely with the mission of the organization while maintaining a nonpartisan approach.
We appreciate the constructive feedback and concerns shared by members of our community, as well as Riverside Pride's professionalism in their decision. We remain committed to providing a facility where our community can hold events in a safe, and respectful manner for all residents of Comal County.
Thank You,
Comal County Fair Executive Board

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 2h

not my white ass in the situation room

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 2h

I need to be in the Situation Room

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 2h

Following MTG's lengthy CNN sitdown interview, Wolf Blitzer tells her:

"You‘re a courageous politician, but more important, a loving mother. Thanks very much for coming in. We hope you‘ll come back here in the Situation Room."

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 2h

LET'S FUCKING GO

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