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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️

@alexeverette.bsky.social

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Poet, Editor, Farmer, Herbalist, Queer as hell. He-ing and him-ing “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · Mar 1

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1h

I'm on the slowest bus line in the city with the slowest buses in the nation to talk to New Yorkers about what it would mean for their lives if we made them fast and free.

Zohran sits on a bus talking to a rider sitting behind him.

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 44m

out of curiosity can u like this if you were around for the down with cis bus

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Wendy Tokunaga @wendytokunaga.bsky.social · 2h

“Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But, since no one was listening, everything must be said again.” — André Gide #writing #writinglife #quotes #writingcommunity

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 2h

Oh hey this post card from your best friend came to my place by accident, they want you to know that you're worthy of a space that makes you feel good and where you can enjoy your belongings

alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 2h

Can't believe black bloc is getting showed up by inflatable animal suits, can't believe the american crisis is marked by various frogs, can't believe I get to see all this play out

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 7h

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 2h

Your therapist emailed me, she's worried that you can't heal in an environment that overwhelms your nervous system with stress

alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 2h

I'm on the phone with Marie Kondo and she wants you to live in a space that nurtures you and wonders what your first step toward that is

alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 2h

Thank you! Wading into this is a bit overwhelming I appreciate the help!

alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 3h

playing how to keep house while drowning on repeat until whatever traumatized you into being paralyzed by home care is purged from the depths of your psyche

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 3h

The Pinterest algorithm is so funny to me. I went to start a new board with a screenshotted text post and the recommended name for the board was "words"

that's right computer there's words there

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maia arson crimew 🏴 @crimew.gay · 17h

AITA your honor?

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 15h

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 17h

Here’s video of the incident

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 14h

Everybody expects it to be my mom but they've already put too much on her

alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 14h

My family traditionally has a matriarch but at this rate they're gonna have to accept letting this femboy take the reigns

alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 14h

I don't usually subscribe to the idea that the full moon makes people wild out but the way some people in my life have acted may very well change my mind 🙄

alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 15h

Can any bike be converted to an ebike? How do you know what kit fits? I have an antique city bike I'd like to convert but is that an option?

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 15h

I found the thing that I can use for a source of spite to thrive on

alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 18h

Thank you!

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Billie Bloebaum @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 1d

I guess it's Prime Day(s) again, so here are some options if you'd rather not help Jeff Bezos grow even richer. 🧵

First, a couple of Starter Packs of Indie Bookstores to support. (If you are or know of an indie bookstore w/ a Bluesky account that's not listed, let me know.)
go.bsky.app/DZdrHhm

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 18h

My cat is a very friendly and polite gentleman so I'm hoping he helps settle in our new friend

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 18h

Still achy from my shots but I should feel good enough tomorrow to clean and get ready for my Nana's cat to come stay with us :) he's bounced around a bit since she passed so I'm going to try to make things very nice for him here

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 21h

hi, cis folks in california!

this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.

he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841

want to know what to say? next post! 🧵

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 23h

Broadview police are investigating.

The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 1d

CBS reports ICE agents have repeatedly made fake 911 calls. Each time, police found no threat. In Illinois, that’s a felony.

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alex everette 🏳️‍⚧️ @alexeverette.bsky.social · 18h

Sending support for your righteous rage