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SciFi fan. Amateur baker. Marketing/Comms professional. Jewish. Progressive. Black Lives Matter. Pro-Choice. Pro-Women's Rights. Trans rights are human rights, and gender-affirming care saves lives. Kindness above all else. he / him.
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Jewish orgs Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Association are giving out interest-free loans to LGBTQ+ folks who need to re-locate but can’t afford it. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE JEWISH.
“The idea that people were having to pick up and flee their homes was something that resonated Jewishly.”
“The idea that people were having to pick up and flee their homes was something that resonated Jewishly.”
Persecuted for being LGBTQ+ in Trump country, they now have a chance to start over someplace new
Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society are fighting persecution by offering loans to those who need to flee,
forward.com
Boosting this.
The Hebrew Free Loan Association usually requires proof of creditworthiness and a demonstration of need. Be forewarned that they may ask for guarantors.
Qualified applicants are eligible for interest-free loans of up to $10k to help cover relocation costs.
The Hebrew Free Loan Association usually requires proof of creditworthiness and a demonstration of need. Be forewarned that they may ask for guarantors.
Qualified applicants are eligible for interest-free loans of up to $10k to help cover relocation costs.
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This essay from Reason Magazine so filled with genuinely stupid assumptions and bias that I feel compelled to counter it with some facts.
I can't believe this has to be said, but being neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, depression, etc.) does NOT mean a person is less capable or intelligent.
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This essay from Reason Magazine so filled with genuinely stupid assumptions and bias that I feel compelled to counter it with some facts.
I can't believe this has to be said, but being neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, depression, etc.) does NOT mean a person is less capable or intelligent.
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Why are 38 percent of Stanford students saying they're disabled?
If you get into an elite college, you probably don't have a learning disability.
reason.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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This essay from Reason Magazine so filled with genuinely stupid assumptions and bias that I feel compelled to counter it with some facts.
I can't believe this has to be said, but being neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, depression, etc.) does NOT mean a person is less capable or intelligent.
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This essay from Reason Magazine so filled with genuinely stupid assumptions and bias that I feel compelled to counter it with some facts.
I can't believe this has to be said, but being neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, depression, etc.) does NOT mean a person is less capable or intelligent.
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My most-used words in 2025 were:
1. "jewish" (116×)
2. "jews" (111×)
3. "link" (64×)
4. "kids" (62×)
5. "trans" (60×)
None of this is a surprise. 😁
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
1. "jewish" (116×)
2. "jews" (111×)
3. "link" (64×)
4. "kids" (62×)
5. "trans" (60×)
None of this is a surprise. 😁
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest 2025
A recap of your year on Bluesky. Discover patterns, connections, and insights from your journey in the ATmosphere.
anisota.net
December 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
My most-used words in 2025 were:
1. "jewish" (116×)
2. "jews" (111×)
3. "link" (64×)
4. "kids" (62×)
5. "trans" (60×)
None of this is a surprise. 😁
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
1. "jewish" (116×)
2. "jews" (111×)
3. "link" (64×)
4. "kids" (62×)
5. "trans" (60×)
None of this is a surprise. 😁
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
This is oddly positive.
"In short, if asked, many Americans have a view on trans people. But most of them just don’t care enough about us to use their one precious vote to express that view.
...the dominant mood among the cis supermajority is one of indifference towards trans people."
"In short, if asked, many Americans have a view on trans people. But most of them just don’t care enough about us to use their one precious vote to express that view.
...the dominant mood among the cis supermajority is one of indifference towards trans people."
Trans Panic? More Like Trans Apathetic
2025 shows trans rights aren't electoral poison. The truth? Most people just don't care that much.
www.liberalcurrents.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This is oddly positive.
"In short, if asked, many Americans have a view on trans people. But most of them just don’t care enough about us to use their one precious vote to express that view.
...the dominant mood among the cis supermajority is one of indifference towards trans people."
"In short, if asked, many Americans have a view on trans people. But most of them just don’t care enough about us to use their one precious vote to express that view.
...the dominant mood among the cis supermajority is one of indifference towards trans people."
I grew up very close to this area in Queens, NY. It's diagonally across the highway from what used to be the Palace Diner.
They're asking $1.2m for an attached house facing the LIE service road, by a bus stop, overlooking the highway. That's a shockingly large amount of money.
They're asking $1.2m for an attached house facing the LIE service road, by a bus stop, overlooking the highway. That's a shockingly large amount of money.
undefined on Instagram: "jessicageisrealestateWelcome to 61-12 Main Street! Schedule your tour today 🏡 #queensrealestate #homeselling #housetour #listingag…"
jessicageisrealestateWelcome to 61-12 Main Street! Schedule your tour today 🏡 #queensrealestate #homeselling #housetour #listingagent
www.instagram.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I grew up very close to this area in Queens, NY. It's diagonally across the highway from what used to be the Palace Diner.
They're asking $1.2m for an attached house facing the LIE service road, by a bus stop, overlooking the highway. That's a shockingly large amount of money.
They're asking $1.2m for an attached house facing the LIE service road, by a bus stop, overlooking the highway. That's a shockingly large amount of money.
These works are absolutely amazing.
New calligraphic work: "On Resisting ICE and the DHS"
This one is complex enough that I am providing a key to how it's structured, similar to those keys you see that show how a Talmud page is divided up. See the alt for the explanation.
This one is complex enough that I am providing a key to how it's structured, similar to those keys you see that show how a Talmud page is divided up. See the alt for the explanation.
November 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
These works are absolutely amazing.
My daughter is bringing challahs to a friend for her birthday.
This is her six-strand braid.
This is her six-strand braid.
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
My daughter is bringing challahs to a friend for her birthday.
This is her six-strand braid.
This is her six-strand braid.
On Taylor Tomlinson's "Save Me" tour, she's been doing "Crowd Confessions"
Playlist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeFf...
Playlist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeFf...
Crowd Confessions (San Diego Compilation)
YouTube video by Taylor Tomlinson
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
On Taylor Tomlinson's "Save Me" tour, she's been doing "Crowd Confessions"
Playlist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeFf...
Playlist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeFf...
If you see this, post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
November 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
If you see this, post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
I'm making dinner rolls, sweet potatoes casserole and rice pudding. We're having dinner with friends today and watching Spiderman movies.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Happy Thanksgiving everyone
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I'm making dinner rolls, sweet potatoes casserole and rice pudding. We're having dinner with friends today and watching Spiderman movies.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Meanwhile, on Reddit: "would food made by a Star Trek food replicator be kosher?" 😁 🖖
From the Jewish community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the Jewish community
www.reddit.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Meanwhile, on Reddit: "would food made by a Star Trek food replicator be kosher?" 😁 🖖
This is fascinating.
Cynthia Erivo has a lot of piercings. Normally, a MUA removes earrings and places a silicone filler like Dermaflage over the holes to hide them. But Erivo had 25 holes that would have needed to be hidden.
The team simply placed the prosthetic over earring studs, instead.
Cynthia Erivo has a lot of piercings. Normally, a MUA removes earrings and places a silicone filler like Dermaflage over the holes to hide them. But Erivo had 25 holes that would have needed to be hidden.
The team simply placed the prosthetic over earring studs, instead.
𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘥 on Instagram: "Heres a photo of Cynthias ear installation, pre-prosthetic application. The prosthetic sat on top in order to prevent Cynthia’s piercings from closing up.
It would’ve b...
2,386 likes, 39 comments - oliviajerrard_fx on November 24, 2024: "Heres a photo of Cynthias ear installation, pre-prosthetic application. The prosthetic sat on top in order to prevent Cynthia’s pierc...
www.instagram.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This is fascinating.
Cynthia Erivo has a lot of piercings. Normally, a MUA removes earrings and places a silicone filler like Dermaflage over the holes to hide them. But Erivo had 25 holes that would have needed to be hidden.
The team simply placed the prosthetic over earring studs, instead.
Cynthia Erivo has a lot of piercings. Normally, a MUA removes earrings and places a silicone filler like Dermaflage over the holes to hide them. But Erivo had 25 holes that would have needed to be hidden.
The team simply placed the prosthetic over earring studs, instead.
Nobody:
No one:
Absolutely, positively no one:
This guy: I MADE DR. PEPPER BUTTER
No one:
Absolutely, positively no one:
This guy: I MADE DR. PEPPER BUTTER
Grubology on Instagram: "@drpepper we turned you into butter… you love me yet?! #willitbutter #drpepperrecipe"
Join us as we transform Dr Pepper into a mouthwatering dish that combines the essence of the classic soda with the richness of savory ingredients. With a hint of sweetness and a dash of creativity, we...
www.instagram.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Nobody:
No one:
Absolutely, positively no one:
This guy: I MADE DR. PEPPER BUTTER
No one:
Absolutely, positively no one:
This guy: I MADE DR. PEPPER BUTTER
By Charli XCX
The realities of being a pop star.
According to my experience...
itscharlibb.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
By Charli XCX
The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction.
Before Asimov, there was Rokeya.
altermag.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Ok bc it came up elsewhere, I'm gonna tell The 2008 ER Story bc I'm missing my kid and with 17 years of distance it's a good story. So thank you in advance for your patience with Zayde Spider's Story Hour.
A 🧵 which starts:
So... it's January 2008, and we all get the flu.
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A 🧵 which starts:
So... it's January 2008, and we all get the flu.
1/
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Ok bc it came up elsewhere, I'm gonna tell The 2008 ER Story bc I'm missing my kid and with 17 years of distance it's a good story. So thank you in advance for your patience with Zayde Spider's Story Hour.
A 🧵 which starts:
So... it's January 2008, and we all get the flu.
1/
A 🧵 which starts:
So... it's January 2008, and we all get the flu.
1/
Neat!
Scientists put moss on the outside of the International Space Station for 9 months — then kept it growing back on Earth
A species of moss survived for 9 months on the outside of the International Space Station, new research reveals — and 80% of the samples kept reproducing when returned to Earth.
www.livescience.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Neat!
The more I learn about schizophrenia, the more I see patterns that remind me of it.
People can (of course!) be paranoid without having a disorder.
But this reminds me of things my mom says.
People can (of course!) be paranoid without having a disorder.
But this reminds me of things my mom says.
A friend has alerted me to this pressing and very real international incident involving the very sane Candace Owens.
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The more I learn about schizophrenia, the more I see patterns that remind me of it.
People can (of course!) be paranoid without having a disorder.
But this reminds me of things my mom says.
People can (of course!) be paranoid without having a disorder.
But this reminds me of things my mom says.
Crazy hail outside right now.
We've had loud booming thunderstorms overnight and lots of heavy rain. Didn't expect hail, tho!
We've had loud booming thunderstorms overnight and lots of heavy rain. Didn't expect hail, tho!
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Crazy hail outside right now.
We've had loud booming thunderstorms overnight and lots of heavy rain. Didn't expect hail, tho!
We've had loud booming thunderstorms overnight and lots of heavy rain. Didn't expect hail, tho!
A friend is allergic to honey. Both of my standard challah recipes are made with it, so i'm now experimenting with small doughs using sugar or brown sugar instead.
I've made this recipe in the past with Splenda or Stevia. It's a 1:1 substitution with 10g extra H20.
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I've made this recipe in the past with Splenda or Stevia. It's a 1:1 substitution with 10g extra H20.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:09 AM
A friend is allergic to honey. Both of my standard challah recipes are made with it, so i'm now experimenting with small doughs using sugar or brown sugar instead.
I've made this recipe in the past with Splenda or Stevia. It's a 1:1 substitution with 10g extra H20.
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I've made this recipe in the past with Splenda or Stevia. It's a 1:1 substitution with 10g extra H20.
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Tonight's movie, Erin Brockovich.
I remember loving this film, as both an excellent and infuriating movie. We're 30 minutes in and both of my kids are quietly glued to the screen.
I remember loving this film, as both an excellent and infuriating movie. We're 30 minutes in and both of my kids are quietly glued to the screen.
November 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Tonight's movie, Erin Brockovich.
I remember loving this film, as both an excellent and infuriating movie. We're 30 minutes in and both of my kids are quietly glued to the screen.
I remember loving this film, as both an excellent and infuriating movie. We're 30 minutes in and both of my kids are quietly glued to the screen.
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Email [email protected]!
Message me to request whistles, or check out links to get you started on your own whistle operation!
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November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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This is a common evangelical talking point that takes fragments of things said in personal correspondence by Washington, Adams, etc., to make it sound like they collectively supported a movement (Zionism) that didn't exist in their lifetimes.
Were they philosemitic? Sure. But the subhed's a lie.
Were they philosemitic? Sure. But the subhed's a lie.
Mike Pence wrote an opinion piece for Fox News. Reading the headline, I was like, "Okay, seems like a normal take."
Then I read the subheadline and... bro, what?
Then I read the subheadline and... bro, what?
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This is a common evangelical talking point that takes fragments of things said in personal correspondence by Washington, Adams, etc., to make it sound like they collectively supported a movement (Zionism) that didn't exist in their lifetimes.
Were they philosemitic? Sure. But the subhed's a lie.
Were they philosemitic? Sure. But the subhed's a lie.
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Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
There will be a virtual ceremony this evening with GLAAD, Keshet, Advocates for Trans Equality and other orgs, to commemorate those who lost their lives in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Register here: action.transequality.org/a/tdor-gathe...
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
There will be a virtual ceremony this evening with GLAAD, Keshet, Advocates for Trans Equality and other orgs, to commemorate those who lost their lives in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Register here: action.transequality.org/a/tdor-gathe...
Register: Give Them Their Flowers
A Trans Day of Remembrance gathering, presented by Advocates for Trans Equality and partners.
action.transequality.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
There will be a virtual ceremony this evening with GLAAD, Keshet, Advocates for Trans Equality and other orgs, to commemorate those who lost their lives in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Register here: action.transequality.org/a/tdor-gathe...
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
There will be a virtual ceremony this evening with GLAAD, Keshet, Advocates for Trans Equality and other orgs, to commemorate those who lost their lives in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Register here: action.transequality.org/a/tdor-gathe...