alumiere.bsky.social
@alumiere.bsky.social
genderqueer poly pan punk
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I encourage everyone to consider attending one of the many demonstrations planned for tomorrow across the country.
Show up. Demand accountability. Peacefully protest.
Find the rally closest to you: NoKings.org
Show up. Demand accountability. Peacefully protest.
Find the rally closest to you: NoKings.org
June 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I encourage everyone to consider attending one of the many demonstrations planned for tomorrow across the country.
Show up. Demand accountability. Peacefully protest.
Find the rally closest to you: NoKings.org
Show up. Demand accountability. Peacefully protest.
Find the rally closest to you: NoKings.org
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the harm rowling has done to the trans community both in the UK and abroad is (and has been for a while) irrefutable and irreparable, and has largely been allowed to be ignored due to fans of her work glossing over the things they find uncomfortable to contend with. i don't care. be uncomfortable.
You all need to treat Harry Potter IP like we’re treating the Tesla brand.
April 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
the harm rowling has done to the trans community both in the UK and abroad is (and has been for a while) irrefutable and irreparable, and has largely been allowed to be ignored due to fans of her work glossing over the things they find uncomfortable to contend with. i don't care. be uncomfortable.
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MAGA loves to be mad.
MAGA Outraged Over Hilariously NSFW Ad Ripping GOP For Catering To Wealthy Donors
Oh myyy...
www.comicsands.com
April 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
MAGA loves to be mad.
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You're welcome.
And yes, kid 3rd from the front in the red shirt that is too into it? That is exactly how I lived my marching band life.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgj...
And yes, kid 3rd from the front in the red shirt that is too into it? That is exactly how I lived my marching band life.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgj...
George Mason University...Killing In The Name
YouTube video by jfrela
www.youtube.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
You're welcome.
And yes, kid 3rd from the front in the red shirt that is too into it? That is exactly how I lived my marching band life.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgj...
And yes, kid 3rd from the front in the red shirt that is too into it? That is exactly how I lived my marching band life.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgj...
your friendly reminder that i'm genderqueer - nonbinary and they/them which puts me under the trans umbrella. if that's a problem feel free to remove yourself
March 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
your friendly reminder that i'm genderqueer - nonbinary and they/them which puts me under the trans umbrella. if that's a problem feel free to remove yourself
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Every day should be trans day of visibility--
for those of you who are out, shine big, gorgeous ones. 💖
and for those of you for whom it's not safe, now-- please stay safe and know how loved you are. 💜
And for everyone in solidarity, here's a great way to show up with cash dollars:
for those of you who are out, shine big, gorgeous ones. 💖
and for those of you for whom it's not safe, now-- please stay safe and know how loved you are. 💜
And for everyone in solidarity, here's a great way to show up with cash dollars:
Trans Youth Emergency Project: Supporting Families of Trans Youth
Supporting families of trans youth nationwide through the logistical and financial burdens of navigating bans on gender-affirming care.
southernequality.org
March 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Every day should be trans day of visibility--
for those of you who are out, shine big, gorgeous ones. 💖
and for those of you for whom it's not safe, now-- please stay safe and know how loved you are. 💜
And for everyone in solidarity, here's a great way to show up with cash dollars:
for those of you who are out, shine big, gorgeous ones. 💖
and for those of you for whom it's not safe, now-- please stay safe and know how loved you are. 💜
And for everyone in solidarity, here's a great way to show up with cash dollars:
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Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! In my newsletter, I wrote about a time when I decided to be *less* visible as a trans person — and how it allowed me to come back twice as hardcore.
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
I Took a Break from Being Publicly Trans. Then I Came Back Stronger.
Thanks for reading my newsletter! I have a novel coming out called Lessons in Magic and Disaster (pre-order link). It’s about a trans witch who teaches her...
buttondown.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! In my newsletter, I wrote about a time when I decided to be *less* visible as a trans person — and how it allowed me to come back twice as hardcore.
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
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5 authors I've read 5+ books by:
nk jemisin
cherie priest
martha wells
kim stanley robinson
toni morrison
and many more
nk jemisin
cherie priest
martha wells
kim stanley robinson
toni morrison
and many more
March 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
5 authors I've read 5+ books by:
nk jemisin
cherie priest
martha wells
kim stanley robinson
toni morrison
and many more
nk jemisin
cherie priest
martha wells
kim stanley robinson
toni morrison
and many more
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Okay, I wrote a longer thing about @durbin.senate.gov, @amyklobuchar.com, @klobuchar.senate.gov, @whitehouse.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov apparently wanting to hand Donald Trump a huge weapon with which to censor online speech.
www.techdirt.com/2025/03/21/d...
www.techdirt.com/2025/03/21/d...
Democratic Senators Team Up With MAGA To Hand Trump A Censorship Machine
At the exact moment when Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are actively dismantling democratic institutions and working to silence critics, a group of Democratic Senators have decided to collaborate…
www.techdirt.com
March 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Okay, I wrote a longer thing about @durbin.senate.gov, @amyklobuchar.com, @klobuchar.senate.gov, @whitehouse.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov apparently wanting to hand Donald Trump a huge weapon with which to censor online speech.
www.techdirt.com/2025/03/21/d...
www.techdirt.com/2025/03/21/d...
this made my day (and it's a cover - originally on the brokeback mountain soundtrack before willie's 2006 version)
March 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
this made my day (and it's a cover - originally on the brokeback mountain soundtrack before willie's 2006 version)
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Public comments are open for gender marker changes for trans people on passports.
DS-11 Application for passport: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-82 Passport Renewal:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-5504 Name Change and Corrections.
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-11 Application for passport: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-82 Passport Renewal:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-5504 Name Change and Corrections.
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
February 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Public comments are open for gender marker changes for trans people on passports.
DS-11 Application for passport: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-82 Passport Renewal:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-5504 Name Change and Corrections.
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-11 Application for passport: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-82 Passport Renewal:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-5504 Name Change and Corrections.
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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🥗 guaranteed income pilot for people experiencing homelessness in Denver saved nearly $600k in public services costs.
Tell me again why we can’t afford guaranteed income or #UBI?
Tell me again why we can’t afford guaranteed income or #UBI?
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month.
Results showed that close to half of the participants secured housing, and nearly $600K saved in public service costs due to fewer ER visits & jail stays. They also saw improved mental health.
Results showed that close to half of the participants secured housing, and nearly $600K saved in public service costs due to fewer ER visits & jail stays. They also saw improved mental health.
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month. A year later, nearly half of participants had housing.
Participants in Denver's basic income program received up to $1,000 a month. They became more housing secure and landed full-time jobs.
www.yahoo.com
February 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🥗 guaranteed income pilot for people experiencing homelessness in Denver saved nearly $600k in public services costs.
Tell me again why we can’t afford guaranteed income or #UBI?
Tell me again why we can’t afford guaranteed income or #UBI?
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(1/4) Recent layoffs of federal workers has a disproportionate impact on Native Americans, but is receiving almost no media attention. In Indian Health Services, which provides healthcare to 2.8 mil NAs, 2,200 people were laid off, including 1,400 who provide direct patient care.
‘Life or Death Consequences’: Layoffs throw Indian Country into turmoil
Thousands of workers are losing their jobs in health, education and other key tribal programs and agencies
ictnews.org
February 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
(1/4) Recent layoffs of federal workers has a disproportionate impact on Native Americans, but is receiving almost no media attention. In Indian Health Services, which provides healthcare to 2.8 mil NAs, 2,200 people were laid off, including 1,400 who provide direct patient care.
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People might want to pass this around if it's not widely known... "Animal shelters, rescues, and veterinarian clinics around the U.S. are ...telling pet owners to check their pets' microchips after learning a major microchip company is no longer providing services." www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Microchip company ceases operations, pet owners urged to re-register
The Texas-based company, Save This Life, has ceased operations and that could become an issue for pet owners.
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
People might want to pass this around if it's not widely known... "Animal shelters, rescues, and veterinarian clinics around the U.S. are ...telling pet owners to check their pets' microchips after learning a major microchip company is no longer providing services." www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
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Her lawyer isn't asking for enough money
Here’s the complaint filed by Scarlett Pavlovich against Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer. I couldn’t finish it. All the content warnings in Heaven and on Earth, obviously.
storage.courtlistener.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Her lawyer isn't asking for enough money
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This would also be illegal.
Trump cannot criminalize conduct via executive order, and he certainly can't reinterpret state criminal law. This is intended most of all to terrify people.
If you are a teacher, consult an attorney for the laws in your state. But don't comply in advance.
Trump cannot criminalize conduct via executive order, and he certainly can't reinterpret state criminal law. This is intended most of all to terrify people.
If you are a teacher, consult an attorney for the laws in your state. But don't comply in advance.
1. Getting word that we have another anti-trans EO tonight, this time targeting teachers.
It directs the federal government to work with state AGs to put teachers who use trans kids pronouns in jail through "sexual exploitation" laws or "practicing medicine without a license."
From a RW source:
It directs the federal government to work with state AGs to put teachers who use trans kids pronouns in jail through "sexual exploitation" laws or "practicing medicine without a license."
From a RW source:
January 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This would also be illegal.
Trump cannot criminalize conduct via executive order, and he certainly can't reinterpret state criminal law. This is intended most of all to terrify people.
If you are a teacher, consult an attorney for the laws in your state. But don't comply in advance.
Trump cannot criminalize conduct via executive order, and he certainly can't reinterpret state criminal law. This is intended most of all to terrify people.
If you are a teacher, consult an attorney for the laws in your state. But don't comply in advance.
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
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running the federal govt the same way I figure out which breaker powers the garage
the white house saying the medicaid portal will be "back online shortly" does lend some credence to the idea that they're just shutting the entire government down and manually whitelisting whatever they see becoming an immediate political threat
January 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
running the federal govt the same way I figure out which breaker powers the garage
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Call your senators and demand they do all of this. Shut down the Senate. And follow @indivisible.org. They get it.
Find your senator here: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Find your senator here: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
January 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Call your senators and demand they do all of this. Shut down the Senate. And follow @indivisible.org. They get it.
Find your senator here: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Find your senator here: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
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People have been sharing this image without context. Context is really important. Antisemitism sucks.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom...
Freedom for Humanity - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
January 25, 2025 at 5:41 AM
People have been sharing this image without context. Context is really important. Antisemitism sucks.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom...
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Here's your daily reminder that bookstores keep the love of reading alive — but they also keep neighborhoods beautiful. They are places to gather, to celebrate stories, to find community.
Please do your holiday shopping at your local independent bookstore, if you are lucky enough to still have one.
Please do your holiday shopping at your local independent bookstore, if you are lucky enough to still have one.
December 3, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Here's your daily reminder that bookstores keep the love of reading alive — but they also keep neighborhoods beautiful. They are places to gather, to celebrate stories, to find community.
Please do your holiday shopping at your local independent bookstore, if you are lucky enough to still have one.
Please do your holiday shopping at your local independent bookstore, if you are lucky enough to still have one.
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This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood
Here’s a step-by-step guide.
www.teenvogue.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."