Nessa
@vmcf.bsky.social
NC native, artist, 1 🏳️⚧️human/3 dog mom, partner to an amazing guy. Trans rights are human rights, no laws can stop trans people from existing.
I get second hand progressive pride in my neighbor city of Durham, so impressed with their fearless pursuit of progressive policy. Only place in NC that doesn’t seem to bow to the “rule” that Dems have to be centrist to win in the South.
Durham tenants’ success in lobbying the city council to prohibit landlords from collecting rent if housing is dangerous or unhealthy has sparked interest from tenants in other cities who want to add teeth to their housing codes. ncnewsline.com/2026/02/03/s... story by @gchildress.bsky.social
Success in Durham has other tenant groups eyeing housing code changes • NC Newsline
Durham tenants’ success in lobbying the city council to prohibit landlords from collecting rent if housing is dangerous has sparked interest.
ncnewsline.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
I get second hand progressive pride in my neighbor city of Durham, so impressed with their fearless pursuit of progressive policy. Only place in NC that doesn’t seem to bow to the “rule” that Dems have to be centrist to win in the South.
Never mind the jobs you’ve had, tell me 5 classes you took in college:
1- Furniture Making
2- Equestrianism (best PE class ever)
3- Sketch & Printmaking Studio in Prague, summer study abroad
4- Home Horticulture
5- Color and Light
(Thank you NCSU and Design College for these amazing options)
1- Furniture Making
2- Equestrianism (best PE class ever)
3- Sketch & Printmaking Studio in Prague, summer study abroad
4- Home Horticulture
5- Color and Light
(Thank you NCSU and Design College for these amazing options)
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Introduction to Islamic Studies
2. Introduction to Rock Music
3. African Music
4. Arabic 101
5. Southern Politics
1. Introduction to Islamic Studies
2. Introduction to Rock Music
3. African Music
4. Arabic 101
5. Southern Politics
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1) Epistemology
2) Euripides
3) History of Rock Music
4) Dead Sea Scrolls & Apocrypha
5) Twentieth Century US Political History with @rauchway.bsky.social
1) Epistemology
2) Euripides
3) History of Rock Music
4) Dead Sea Scrolls & Apocrypha
5) Twentieth Century US Political History with @rauchway.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Never mind the jobs you’ve had, tell me 5 classes you took in college:
1- Furniture Making
2- Equestrianism (best PE class ever)
3- Sketch & Printmaking Studio in Prague, summer study abroad
4- Home Horticulture
5- Color and Light
(Thank you NCSU and Design College for these amazing options)
1- Furniture Making
2- Equestrianism (best PE class ever)
3- Sketch & Printmaking Studio in Prague, summer study abroad
4- Home Horticulture
5- Color and Light
(Thank you NCSU and Design College for these amazing options)
Another Outer Banks house fell in the ocean. The winter bomb cyclone this weekend sped this process along.
February 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Another Outer Banks house fell in the ocean. The winter bomb cyclone this weekend sped this process along.
Whether you are pro or anti snow, either way it’s not hard to feel directly targeted by mother nature with this upcoming snow storm.
January 29, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Whether you are pro or anti snow, either way it’s not hard to feel directly targeted by mother nature with this upcoming snow storm.
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North Carolina should close its southern border.
When I think about measles I think about the number 1,000. Thats the number that epidemiologists use to explain harm from measles in children. With 1,000 cases, about 200 children will require hospitalization, 50 will develop pneumonia, and one to three will die.
South Carolina is at 789.
South Carolina is at 789.
January 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM
North Carolina should close its southern border.
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
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We need you to defend free and fair elections in 2026!
Learn the ins and outs of being an indoor poll observer, where you'll make sure that voters are allowed to cast their ballots.
Join us on Monday at 6pm with special guest @roycoopernc.bsky.social! www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
Learn the ins and outs of being an indoor poll observer, where you'll make sure that voters are allowed to cast their ballots.
Join us on Monday at 6pm with special guest @roycoopernc.bsky.social! www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
How to volunteer as an inside poll observer · North Carolina Democrats
We have elections in 2026 and need you to defend free and fair elections! Learn the ins and outs of being an indoor poll observer, where you'll make sure that the new Republican precinct officials fol...
www.mobilize.us
January 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
We need you to defend free and fair elections in 2026!
Learn the ins and outs of being an indoor poll observer, where you'll make sure that voters are allowed to cast their ballots.
Join us on Monday at 6pm with special guest @roycoopernc.bsky.social! www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
Learn the ins and outs of being an indoor poll observer, where you'll make sure that voters are allowed to cast their ballots.
Join us on Monday at 6pm with special guest @roycoopernc.bsky.social! www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
Why does Tillis even pretend that he cares about Trump’s abuses of power? He gave a big ol speech last week, he’s not running next year so no worries of voter blowback, but he still couldn’t be bothered to vote for a bill that addresses his big “concerns”?!?
NEWS: Senate votes 52-47 to advance a measure restricting Trump's power to use military force in Venezuela.
A rare warning shot from Congress to Trump as he dials up foreign rhetoric.
Voting YES: Democrats + Rand Paul, Collins, Murkowski, Young, Hawley.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
A rare warning shot from Congress to Trump as he dials up foreign rhetoric.
Voting YES: Democrats + Rand Paul, Collins, Murkowski, Young, Hawley.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate advances measure to restrict Trump's power to use military force in Venezuela
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, who led the bipartisan resolution, said that Trump's actions in Venezuela are "clearly illegal" because he did not seek congressional approval.
www.nbcnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Why does Tillis even pretend that he cares about Trump’s abuses of power? He gave a big ol speech last week, he’s not running next year so no worries of voter blowback, but he still couldn’t be bothered to vote for a bill that addresses his big “concerns”?!?
Today is officially the end of something, start of something.. not exactly sure what to call it but today is the day I reversed the direction of the ceiling fan. Not planning on needing the cooling effects anymore until spring. Not exactly the start of winter, but adjacent?
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Today is officially the end of something, start of something.. not exactly sure what to call it but today is the day I reversed the direction of the ceiling fan. Not planning on needing the cooling effects anymore until spring. Not exactly the start of winter, but adjacent?
It’s a fun time to have a gay, trans son because now I get to do thought experiments, like in the future will my state/country recognize my son’s marriage as a gay marriage or will they refuse to recognize his gender so on paper his marriage appears straight?
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It’s a fun time to have a gay, trans son because now I get to do thought experiments, like in the future will my state/country recognize my son’s marriage as a gay marriage or will they refuse to recognize his gender so on paper his marriage appears straight?
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So say we all
Also I miss Link
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
So say we all
Had an issue with Verizon recently- our plan comes with a call blocker feature meant to block spam calls. For the past three days, my dad’s (who is definitely in my contacts, I have him marked to alert in ALL modes) calls have all gone to voicemail, as if he was spam.
October 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Had an issue with Verizon recently- our plan comes with a call blocker feature meant to block spam calls. For the past three days, my dad’s (who is definitely in my contacts, I have him marked to alert in ALL modes) calls have all gone to voicemail, as if he was spam.
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Bluesky is broken because the main Link is missing
October 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Bluesky is broken because the main Link is missing
LINK
LINK
LINK
October 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
LINK
One thing that sucks about middle age is if you have any trusted service provider that you found when you entered adulthood, they are probably retiring. My PCP, my psychiatrist, and my dentist have all retired after over a decade of being their patient.
October 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
One thing that sucks about middle age is if you have any trusted service provider that you found when you entered adulthood, they are probably retiring. My PCP, my psychiatrist, and my dentist have all retired after over a decade of being their patient.
Free Link goddamnit
this is who bsky banned for life
“As a neurodiversity advocate and as an autistic person, I’m really grateful for so much of the work that’s been done that allows me to be myself and to be successful being myself.” Link, who has been *banned*!?!? from this platform?
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/06/spac... #AutisticWhileBlack
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/06/spac... #AutisticWhileBlack
October 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Free Link goddamnit
His only strategy to end the shut down is to dangle federal workers in front of Dems. “I’m gonna torture these hostages until you give me what I want” is his strategy. Bold strategy to be a terrorist against and the head of an organization.
Q: Why do you say some federal workers should not get their backpay?
TRUMP: Well, you're gonna have to figure that out. Ask the Democrats
TRUMP: Well, you're gonna have to figure that out. Ask the Democrats
October 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
His only strategy to end the shut down is to dangle federal workers in front of Dems. “I’m gonna torture these hostages until you give me what I want” is his strategy. Bold strategy to be a terrorist against and the head of an organization.
Should have never happened in the first place, but I’m glad this was reversed, and quickly! Good to see our UNC system is not totally captured by fascists.
www.wral.com/news/local/u...
www.wral.com/news/local/u...
UNC professor reinstated after investigation into alleged ties with politically motivated group
UNC-Chapel Hill has reinstated a professor who was linked to groups believed to call for politically motivated violence. An investigation found that Dwayne Dixon posed no threat to the campus communit...
www.wral.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Should have never happened in the first place, but I’m glad this was reversed, and quickly! Good to see our UNC system is not totally captured by fascists.
www.wral.com/news/local/u...
www.wral.com/news/local/u...
I think this type of reporting that note Trump’s absence from the public are so helpful. Not because I think “did he die” discourse is important, but bc if it spreads to MSM he is pressured into showing his face. Challenges his ego, he will override advisors who are trying to shield him from us.
Trump has not been seen in public since Tuesday and has no public events on his calendar today
October 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I think this type of reporting that note Trump’s absence from the public are so helpful. Not because I think “did he die” discourse is important, but bc if it spreads to MSM he is pressured into showing his face. Challenges his ego, he will override advisors who are trying to shield him from us.
I feel like a whole lot of people in positions of power and authority owe all the young people graduating in computer/STEM degrees a huge apology.
September 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I feel like a whole lot of people in positions of power and authority owe all the young people graduating in computer/STEM degrees a huge apology.
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Last week yall did a lot of doomering on this website, lets make a plan together to not let the fascists dictate the tenor of our feelings or the content of our discussions by simply saying something scary. This week lets don't afraid and set an example of courage for ourselves and our communities
September 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Last week yall did a lot of doomering on this website, lets make a plan together to not let the fascists dictate the tenor of our feelings or the content of our discussions by simply saying something scary. This week lets don't afraid and set an example of courage for ourselves and our communities
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Don't look away from what's happening in front of you.
September 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Don't look away from what's happening in front of you.
What’s kinda crazy is that after all the political wrangling and centrist shaming that forced university’s to allow so many of these RW hate purveyors access to college campuses, this shooting might actually slow that down.
September 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
What’s kinda crazy is that after all the political wrangling and centrist shaming that forced university’s to allow so many of these RW hate purveyors access to college campuses, this shooting might actually slow that down.
Is MAGA unintentionally reversing long held gender roles in America? Hear me out- first, they are targeting young men with the message that college is a waste, and they should pursue physically demanding trade jobs which have less upward mobility and hard to make it to retirement age.
Poll: Gen Z's gender divide reaches beyond politics and into its views on marriage, children and success
Gen Z men who backed Trump in 2024 rated having children at the top of a list of choices of how to define personal success. Gen Z women who backed Harris rated it second to last.
www.nbcnews.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Is MAGA unintentionally reversing long held gender roles in America? Hear me out- first, they are targeting young men with the message that college is a waste, and they should pursue physically demanding trade jobs which have less upward mobility and hard to make it to retirement age.