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Kristen Chapman

@kristenchapman.bsky.social

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Human; interested in liberation of all kinds, chronically self-expressive, and a hater of binaries, snobs and autocrats. RVA https://shorturl.at/1u56M (NYT) https://shorturl.at/H6bBk (New Yorker) http://www.kristenchapman.art

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · Feb 4

“I thought Virginia would be a safe place for me and my daughter,” Kristen Chapman said in a statement. “Instead, I am heartbroken, tired, and scared.” Me.

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Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

President Donald Trump's effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challenge.

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 3h

My two best friends, one human, one canine have their birthdays tomorrow. Both loyal, a bit of a diva and sweet as pie.

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Martha Crawford @whatashrinkthinks.com · 3h

“Her viscera trembled all together to her very foundation. Undeterred in discharging her magic, she then spoke the spells.”

A mother’s curse.

Image by @sheainthecatskills.com

A Mother’s Curse — What A Shrink Thinks

Progenitors, creators and the earth have been too patient for far too long. Beware a Mother’s Curse.

www.whatashrinkthinks.com

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Gail Carriger @gailcarriger.bsky.social · 1d

All praise to anyone who makes jam from scratch and then just gives that jam away to friends. Rock star move. No notes.

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 4h

Young Republicans have always been abhorrent.
Spoken as a former Young Democrat.

Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 5h

This made my entire day.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19h

🔥 COUNTRY SINGER @bryanandrewsmusic.bsky.social : "You don't get to call yourself a Christian and laugh when families are torn apart — and think it's okay that the highest court in the land just gave a green light to ICE agents to target people because they’re brown or speaking Spanish.”

Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 5h

a cartoon of squidward from spongebob squarepants is dancing on the beach .

Alt: a cartoon of squidward from spongebob squarepants is dancing on the beach .

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 23h

Frankly, it'd be more surprising if these freaks *didn't* talk like this privately.

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‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 23h

One co-worker bought me lunch and one of the kids brought me a chocolate cupcake. HBD to me.

Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 1d

Ty friend!!

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 2d

You should be able to leave work early to go to the window and mutter to yourself about the general state of things anytime it’s rainy

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 1d

“I’ll live according to my own rules. And the only way to live wild and free is to not need money. I can’t allow myself to want things, because I’ll have to get a job and stay locked in that way of life. I don’t belong there. I belong out here”(23)

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Matthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 1d

on this day in 1926 Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne is first published.

“I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen.”

“Sometimes,' said Pooh, 'the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”

“The things that make me different are the things that make me.”

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 1d

Willow got me a book about traveling in South America. I feel seen. ❤️❤️

Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 1d

Sweet Saoirse (19) panted a wooden sea turtle ornament and decorated the box with turtles. In my fantasy, I protect sea turtles until death.

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Annalise Ophelian @dr-ophelian.bsky.social · 1d

The documentary I made with Miss Major 10 years ago is on Vimeo on Demand. If you want to spend some time with her on screen tonight and learn some abolitionist trans history while you're at it, it's free to rent with the code "shinebright" vimeo.com/ondemand/major

Watch MAJOR! Online | Vimeo On Demand

The award-winning documentary "MAJOR!" follows the life and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Black transgender elder who has been fighting for…

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 1d

Happy birthday to me. I never expected to live to see 55. Huzzah!

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 1d

My cat Mazzy is the new Sheriff in town.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 1d

Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/

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Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 3d

"...Alito delivered the opinion..."

badly-drawn boo! 👻 @soapachu.bsky.social · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

"I've added some notes"

Squiddy (eldritch horror beyond comprehension) @dr-squiddy.bsky.social · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

Mini cheddars and yoghurt.

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vinylgeek.bsky.social @vinylgeek.bsky.social · 3d

44 Today

U2
October

#OTD
#u2
#vinyl
#postpunk

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 3d

Annie Hall.

Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 3d

I am not the wildflower I long to be. I am a cactus. And I'm not sorry.

Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 3d

I've recently discovered that I need different conditions to thrive. Specific and consistent care.

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 3d

THREE DAYS. Any amount helps me to my goal.

Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 5d

FOUR DAYS to donate any amount to help me get a car for my birthday!!!

Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 9d

In 8 days, I turn 55. If you feel so inclined and are able, it would be amazing if my friends could help me buy a cheap car. We've been without since April. www.gofundme.com/f/ez8c5-help...

Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 3d

Having a lovely time out among the people. No panic attacks or embarrassing drunkenness. You can clap. #richmondfolkfestival

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