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ACLU @aclu.org · 14h

The people have the power.

Communities in Portland and across the country are making it clear that troops don’t belong in our streets.

Kristi Noem came to Portland, and people protested with dogs, dancing: Get caught up

As U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Noem made the case for increased security, local officials repeated that the situation was well in hand.

www.oregonlive.com

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Allyson @sweeteachai.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations!

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Hannah Alexander Artwork @hannahartwork.bsky.social · 26d

Bugs 🐝 🐞 🪲

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Silhouette Cosplay @silhouettecosplay.bsky.social · 26d

One of the coolest #Loki shoots I’ve ever been able to do!!

Say hello to Ramses, an absolute gentleman of a red tail boa! My friend @thecovinator.bsky.social does reptile rescue and has been hint-hinting at me to do a shoot with Ramses since I think 2020? And we finally made it happen!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Aug 17

Mark Zuckerberg has spent $110M to buy 11 houses in one Palo Alto neighborhood.

He's turning the homes into a compound.

That's on top of his 30 bedroom, 30 bathroom compound in Hawaii and another in Lake Tahoe.

I don’t want to hear that billionaires can’t afford a wealth tax.

www.nytimes.com

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Casey Newton @caseynewton.bsky.social · Aug 10

"In the new ... internet, girls can’t learn about periods on Reddit and artists can’t sell smutty games on Itch.io, but a military contractor will make you nonconsensual deepfakes of Taylor Swift taking her top off for $30 a month." — @thedextriarchy.bsky.social www.theverge.com/internet-cen...

Sex is getting scrubbed from the internet, but a billionaire can sell you AI nudes

Grok’s nonconsensual deepfakes show how hollow the online safety push can be.

www.theverge.com

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Karlovy Cross @karlovycross.bsky.social · Jun 19

Shop update featuring new prints and stickers as well as my limited edition 'The Flower Fairy' pin on June 20th 9pm EST 🎀
↪ karlovycross.bigcartel.com

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Tiffany Baxter @ MCM Q-11 @tiffbaxter.bsky.social · Jun 29

🏳️‍🌈Our Lady of Pride 🏳️‍🌈

An illustration of an angel in a white medieval gown with gold trim and stuffed blue starry headdress. She has long ginger hair with stars in her eyes are closed with a serene expression. Her wings are the colours of the Philadelphia pride flag and in her outstretched hands she holds two hearts aglow.

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Hannah Alexander Artwork @hannahartwork.bsky.social · May 29

The Ghost 🌑 #art

A silver mermaid sits in a bamboo grove, softly glowing and shrouded in mist.

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Hannah Alexander Artwork @hannahartwork.bsky.social · May 27

Fairytales

A digital illustration. A woman wearing a yellow dress and bonnet sits in a rowboat surround by willow and lilpads. A mermaid propers her arms on the edge of the boat, listening intently as the woman reads The Little Mermaid aloud.

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adelle k. @ MCM K-09 @klimtsonian.bsky.social · May 27

prints of this piece are now in my shop!! 🌟💕

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SimzArt @simzart.bsky.social · May 26

Pond 🐸

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Allyson @sweeteachai.bsky.social · May 26

Last week, I was able to cut out and glue together my first ever armor pieces for a knight cosplay. Tomorrow, I'm going to cut out the leg pieces and I'm very excited about it 😍

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Hannah Alexander Artwork @hannahartwork.bsky.social · May 23

You trek down an overgrown path, shrouded in shadow and chrosued by crickets, until finally you encounter the wishing well. You throw in a gold coin. Minutes pass. A pair of golden eyes glitter in the dark, and a mermaid appears. She offers to grant your wish... Do you trust her?

A stone well sits among an overgrown thicket of leaves and flowers at night. A mermaid lounges inside and considers you with golden, unimpressed eyes.

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ACLU @aclu.org · May 23

The Nevada legislature passed a resolution Thursday urging Congress to prohibit ICE from entering schools and places of worship.

Other states must follow Nevada's lead to protect our communities.

ACLU of Nevada @aclunv.bsky.social · May 23

lasvegassun.com/news/2025/ma...

Nevada Legislature passes resolution calling for ICE ban at schools, places of worship

The Nevada Legislature passed a resolution Thursday afternoon urging Congress to prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from entering schools and places of worship to carry out federal im...

lasvegassun.com

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · May 22

Our partners at @aclu.org are showing up for trans rights, unveiled a monument featuring artwork from over 1,000 artists and activists.

TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS. 🏳️‍⚧️ www.advocate.com/news/photos-...

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adelle k. @ MCM K-09 @klimtsonian.bsky.social · May 22

guiding lights 🌟 #criticalrole

Illustration of Vex, Imogen, and Jester from Critical Role. Imogen is in the center with Vex and Jester flanking either side in Art Nouveau-esque frames. In the top center of the frames is a starburst design. Each figure has a radiant white light emanating from them.

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Foucault's Pudendum @kaitave.bsky.social · May 21

Anyway, when people talk about health insurance companies committing murder but in an socially-acceptable fashion, this is what they mean

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ACLU @aclu.org · May 19

This weekend we came together on the National Mall to celebrate trans freedom and joy 🏳️‍⚧️

Our Freedom to Be quilt, created by over 1,000 trans people nationwide, is a living testament to our community's resilience.

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Karlovy Cross @karlovycross.bsky.social · May 14

My upcoming event schedule for this year 🌷

I'm excited to be coming back to my favorite cons and looking forward to visiting Boston for the first time ✨Will I be seeing any of you at any of these events? Definitely stop by and say hello!!

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Hannah Alexander Artwork @hannahartwork.bsky.social · May 14

New friend ✨️

A giant mermaid floats just below the ocean's surface, hands gently spread to cradle the swimmer facing her.

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🌛Caio Santos Art🌜 @blacksalander.bsky.social · May 12

Sphynx

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Amy "Thunderjam" Chase - ABUZZ 🐝💖 @amythunderjam.bsky.social · May 13

I am positively BUZZING with excitement over the word being out -- I worked with @stelladia.bsky.social @elllewrightart.bsky.social @tayloresposito.bsky.social and editor @hitzhusenlauren.bsky.social for upcoming @madcavestudios.com Maverick OGN "Abuzz"! www.comicsbeat.com/much-ado-abo...

Shakespeare's classic play Much Ado About Nothing gets modern update with ABUZZ graphic novel

Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy play Much Ado About Nothing gets modern reimagining with Abuzz graphic novel.

www.comicsbeat.com

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kelsey✨michele @toughtink.bsky.social · May 12

lol

Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · May 12

Employees who use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini at work face negative judgments about their competence and motivation from colleagues and managers, according to a new study.

AI use damages professional reputation, study suggests

New Duke study says workers judge others for AI use—and hide its use, fearing stigma.

arstechnica.com

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Alexis Nikole 🌻 @blackforager.bsky.social · May 9

“I asked ChatGPT-“ okay well I asked the big oak tree at the center of the woods and she said you’re a lazy dork

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