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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for reminding me that Dinosaur Comics exists!

laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 2d

Worth every minute ♥️

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 2d

Excellent choices!

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Senator, for saying this out loud. It's especially important to hear from Members of Congress who understand the urgency of the situation.

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 3d

I know this sounds extreme. It is.

I know I sound overly alarmist. I don't think I am.

Trump is enacting a well thought out plan so he and his allies can rule forever.

But it's not too late to stop them. We can peacefully and forcefully mobilize now. We have the power.

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 4d

Fandom isn't a hobby? You can't make friends there? Who is this person and why should we take them seriously?

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 4d

I agree so hard. I still miss the little bloop noises too.

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 8d

Californians, here's something you can do to protect trans people in our state. Help make some good news!

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 15d

A huge win for trans people in California: the state legislature passed five bills protecting our rights!

Now it's time to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign them. Contact him before October 12th: transfamilysos.org/action-neede...

#TransRights #TransYouth #TransCalifornia

Action Needed: Urge Governor Newsom to Sign Five Critical Trans Rights Bills

TransFamily Support Services is proud to co-sponsor five critical trans rights bills that have officially passed the California Legislature. This is a major victory—one made possible through a powerfu...

transfamilysos.org

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 9d

We're not just resisting, we're rising.

Join the No Kings movement on Oct 18 as we grow stronger & reject authoritarian rule.

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Find An Event Near You

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Morgan Dawn @morgandawn.bsky.social · 13d

Californians! Governor #GavinNewsom has 3 pro-trans bills on his desk right now waiting for him to sign. Call during business hours (9am- 5pm) urging him to sign this critical legislation: (916) 445-2841

If you don't want to call, use @resist.bot to text or email

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Phoning is best but for those who are shy you could also email or Resistbot the following text to him:

Greetings. You have three pro-trans bills on your desk right now waiting for you to sign: SB 418, SB 497, and SB 59. One allows hormone scripts for a year's supply. The second bill protects medical records from subpoena and doxxing. The third bill would seal trans people's legal name and gender changes, preventing the release of deadnames and other transition details to the public. Please sign these critical pieces of legislation. Thank you.

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 17d

It's a very good brain!

laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 17d

Feeding, perhaps?

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 17d

I loved it so much!

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 24d

I could not agree more.

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 24d

Nobody wants this.

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 26d

Crowley is now secretly a vegan and will never hurt Aziraphale's feelings by revealing it, so he allows the angel to think he's just gone off food.

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 26d

Battle doom scrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:
- Friends who get you
- Lying in a sunbeam with my cats, all of us purring
- Singing in harmony
- The joy of movement, whatever that looks like for you
- Making and devouring a delicious meal all for yourself

thingswithwings @thingswithwings.bsky.social · 26d

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:
- watching flowers bloom on plants that I planted with my own hands
- cooking good food to share with others
- singing
- when a sunset has bi pride or trans pride colours
- making things happen on the beat (vidders get it)

Liz @lizbarr.bsky.social · 26d

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

- a sketchbook full of messy and imperfect art
- a keyboard with a satisfying clickety clack
- cats
- avocado on sourdough toast with a sprinkling of feta
- a clean bathroom (not a pleasure: cleaning the bathroom)

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 26d

I hate this so much

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 26d

Fuck no

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 29d

I am living this same nightmare and I hate it for all of us

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · Sep 7

Good news, and helpful advice for Chicago and for any targeted city.

Constant Scream @ajaxsinger.bsky.social · Sep 7

Alright, so I've been afraid to say this out loud, but I think after today, I can say it: In the first Battle of Los Angeles, the good people of LA County have prevailed. We beat ICE back. 1/

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raph 🍺 is waiting for GO3 @crowzirawho.bsky.social · Sep 1

terry pratchett really asked the question "what if the anthropomorphic personification of death was just some autistic little guy"

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · Aug 29

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social Californians need vaccines. Please make this happen.

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · Aug 29

Health officials under JB Pritzker, who is showing how to take on Trump, are moving forward. They're exploring buying vaccines in bulk themselves.

Mass. Gov Maura Healey is in talks with multiple other states about coordinating purchasing of pediatric vaccines.

newrepublic.com/article/1998...

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · Aug 27

I love everything about this

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · Aug 26

I live in rage and sorrow and am constantly trying to shovel in hope and joy and above all action. It ain't easy.

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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · Aug 23

I've always loved that about Fray. Among other things!

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