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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 11h

The most badass person of the 18th century, la Chevalière d'Eon, wrote many letters (published in old books) in which she uses she/her for herself and signs La Chevalière d'Eon (using the feminine form of Chevalier)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevali...

Chevalière d'Éon - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 16h

Sur un de mes murs j'ai un collage de photos avec notamment celle qui sert d'illustration à la version française (deux sœurs parisiennes travailleuses du sexe dans les années 60) et une citation magnifique du livre.

J'avais bien aimé le bouquin qui m'a touchée mais pas adoré non plus.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 1d

C'est aussi Badinter qui a permis à la plus grande star ouvertement trans du monde à l'époque, Coccinelle, de se marier en 1962, au civil et à l'église, en faisant changer ses papiers.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 1d

Robert Badinter was a kind, wise, and inspiring man.

He abolished the death penalty and decriminalized homosexuality.

Thanks to him, Coccinelle, an openly trans star, was able to marry in 1962.

Today, he enters the Panthéon.

(And, sadly, his wife, still alive, is an anti-trans activist)

Nicolas Cadène @ncadene.bsky.social · 2d

#Badinter #Panthéon
« Le fascisme ne se lève pas comme la tempête en une nuit. Il est d’abord rampant, dissimulé, ordinaire. Il progresse par les voix de la haine, avivée par les difficultés économiques. Il s’empare des cœurs avant de pervertir les esprits puis de prendre le pouvoir. »
À méditer☝️.

Portrait de Robert Badinter à la tribune de l’Assemblée nationale.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 1d

"An endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seem trapped in their own madness" or like we call it in France, a normal soirée.

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 2d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 2d

“The existence of even one ex straight dismantles the central lie of heterosexuality, that it is an innate characteristic from birth and therefore should have human rights awarded to it.”

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 3d

J'avais raté ça. Merci à toi et les quatre autres collaborateurices pour le travail derrière chaque épisode. Je pensais pas être fan d'une émission d'éco un jour.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 3d

Génial, mais du coup, vous n'êtes plus sur Blast ?

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 5d

Reminder that the left had won the elections, but Macron refused to nominate a leftist PM "for stability reasons" 🤷‍♀️

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 5d

Can we talk about the fact that France just set the world record for the shortest government term ever?

Sébastien Lecornu announced his government yesterday evening and had to resign this morning.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 5d

🥺💜

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 6d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 8d

As a French, I wish I was as inspired by one of our politicians as I am by Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, AOC, or in England Zack Polansky.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 8d

My opponent congratulated me after I swindled them. ^^

Do you see why they resigned after Rh1+?

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 9d

Either I'm statistically lucky, or I'm playing way too much bullet chess.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 9d

I'm deeply hurt. She was one of the most inspirational people.
Without her, the world has less empathy, kindness, and goodwill, all of which we really need right now.

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 9d

Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.

Jane Goodall reaches out and touches a small monkey.

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 11d

La feta, c'est surtout cru et le halloumi à faire griller à la poêle ou même au barbecue, non ?

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La dernière @ladernierenova.bsky.social · 11d

Ca mitraille sec dans la première chronique de Laurène Marx sur @laradionova.bsky.social :

La première chronique de Laurène Marx dans "La dernière"

YouTube video by Radio Nova

youtu.be

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 11d

Plein d'amour pour toi Laurène💜🥹🏳️‍⚧️

Et effectivement, merci à l'équipe de donner un peu de visibilité trans.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 11d

1. A day after the Michigan church shooting, Republicans are silent after learning the shooter was a MAGA extremist.

No investigations of Trump supporters as terrorists. No national conversations about the rights of cisgender men.

The silence is deafening.

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Deafening Silence After Mormon Church Shooter Not A "Transgender Leftist" But A Trump Supporter

The event is a case study in how shootings are covered in America.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 11d

I had a lengthy and pleasant interview with trans chess coach and movie director Summer Dylan

transadvocate.substack.com/p/yosha-igle...

Yosha Iglesias, 2025 French Women's Chess Champion

An Interview with key insights on queer and trans chess

transadvocate.substack.com

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Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 New directive NSPM-7 targets "anti-capitalism," “anti-Christian,” and “anti-American" opinions as indicators of extremist violence, authorizing an army of 4,000 counter-terrorism officers to prevent crimes that haven't happened:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-nsp...

Trump’s NSPM-7 Labels Common Beliefs As Terrorism “Indicators”

New order targets “anti-Christian,” “anti-American,” and “anti-capitalism” opinions

www.kenklippenstein.com

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 14d

That's frightening, but back then Hitler's Germany had a Ministry of War (Reichskriegsministerium).
Reassuringly, Trump's USA has a Ministry of Defense instead.
Wait...

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ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 15d

absolutely shocked and disgusted to see France join the club of nations who throw former presidents in jail just because they "committed a bunch of crimes." I'm going to throw up www.wsj.com/world/europe...

Sarkozy Gets Five-Year Prison Sentence in Gadhafi Funding Case

A trial in Paris examined whether the former French president's 2007 campaign received money from the regime of Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi.

www.wsj.com

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 15d

I wish everyone to enjoy the Schadenfreude of seeing a right-wing ex-president crook being jailed in their country. 😊

Mediapart in English @mediaparten.bsky.social · 15d

Nicolas Sarkozy jailed for criminal conspiracy over Libyan election funding scandal
www.mediapart.fr/en/journal/f...

Nicolas Sarkozy jailed for criminal conspiracy over Libyan election funding scandal

In an historic verdict, the former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been given a five-year jail term after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy over claims that money from Muammar Gaddafi's …

www.mediapart.fr

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Yosha Iglesias @yoshaiglesias.bsky.social · 16d

121 😳

Lichess @lichess.org · 16d

Faustino Oro, after achieving his first GM norm, relaxes with our new Puzzle Racer vehicles! 🏎️

👉 Play Puzzle Racer for free on Lichess: lichess.org/racer

📷 Lennart Ootes / FIDE

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