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Kyla

@boysek.bsky.social

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(any pronouns) Primary care peds NP, mommay, friend, UU, singer, mitten state resident/fan #VaccinesWork #TransRights skeeting since Aug '23 Profile pic: Tiffany Aching, by Paul Kidby, cover of The Shepherd's Crown. https://www.paulkidby.com/paintings/

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · Nov 14

This is a fraught time for our beloved trans siblings. Here is a list of some resources for anyone who cares about their well-being and rights and wants to show up. 🧵
Please read on and consider sharing, getting involved, or donating. And feel free to add! #TransRights 1/6

Giant blue, pink and white trans pride flag, held horizontal by lots of people all around the edges, as seen from below, so only the lower bodies of the people are visible, not their faces. Image from: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/trans-flag-everything-you-need-to-know

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 5d

The American cities Trump has vowed to invade one by one produce 90% of this country's GDP. We must withhold these funds, and our infrastructure, from the United States Government, until these invasions stop

If you only read one thing I've ever written, please make it this

The Point Of No Return

We Are At War, Whether We Want To Be Or Not

www.bannedinyourstate.com

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 8h

now THAT'S the journalism we need!

Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 8h

I feel it's actually quite an impossible situation. Truly rock/hard place and damned if you do/damned if you don't

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10h

This is exactly why ICE needs to be unmasked and ID’d — like cops.

📌 Cases of ICE impersonators this year alone outnumber the last four presidential terms combined.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 9h

One of three Tennessee lawmakers who drew national attention in 2023 when Republicans in the Tennessee Legislature moved to expel them following a gun control protest is running for Congress, he announced Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/3IEravT

'Tennessee Three' Democrat announces bid for Congress against longtime Memphis representative

Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson went to a Memphis park near the neighborhood where he grew up to announce that he will challenge longtime Democratic congressman Steve Cohen to represent the major...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 9h

Trump critics like James Comey may never be convicted — but the long, expensive process itself can still be punishment, a law scholar writes.

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#polisky #freespeech #criminaljustice

For Trump’s perceived enemies, the process may be the punishment

Even when a prosecution fails to convict someone, the process of defending against charges can itself can be a form of punishment.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 9h

I love that we live in a world where we're all supposed to now praise Trump for his peace-making and ignore the fact that at least 20,000 Palestinians have been killed on his watch, with bombs & bullets - & rhetorical support! - that he supplied to Israel.
That's all erased now.

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Jared Holt @jaredlholt.bsky.social · 10h

Here’s an angle for a journalist looking for a fresh take on the White House “Antifa” roundtable — most of the people who participated are employed by or have a direct financial connection to Turning Point USA. I think that’s pretty telling, no?

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 9h

They definitely don't care about white collar crime and fraud anymore!

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 13h

Incredible.

Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 9h

That would have been obviously the right thing, but I have to admit I don't think I ever called an elected official and asked them to put pressure on the doj to get that done. Also recognize that it's very difficult when you have the appearance of a partisan prosecution in this polarized environment

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 1d

Quite a lot got done. Did you actively advocate and organize for your particular pet issues?

Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sure she's concerned about this situation

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Grijalva: The frustration for me is that it seems as if Speaker Johnson is not willing to swear me in because our politics are a little different, or because I’m going to be the 218th signer—he can just continue to drag this along with no end in sight.

That is not a foundation of our democracy.

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 1d

I love how they go around for dumb photos ops to pretend they are working

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 2d

It's #BannedBooksWeek. @ala-booklist.bsky.social & @oif.bsky.social have a free workshop on Thur. 10/9 full of resources to help combat book challenges. Registration is free: bit.ly/3KlmknK

Stay tuned for our book panel feat. @jarrettdapier.bsky.social, @kellyyang.bsky.social, & Ashley Hope Pérez!

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and OIF workshop: READ ON: TOOLS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO BOOK CHALLENGES happening Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET.

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 1d

TOMORROW: Join #BannedBooksWeek youth honorary chair Iris Mogul & student advocates from around the country for a conversation about how young people can fight book bans! 10/8, 3pmCT

bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

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A fight for our rights: Youth fighting book bans. A conversation with student leaders moderated by Banned Books Week youth honorary chair Iris Mogul. October 8, 2025, 3:00 p.m. CT. Register: bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 1d

In case you want more on this topic: Great rundown on humor as a weapon against authoritarians from @andreapitzer.bsky.social

I highly recommend her podcast/videos!

A Tiny Revolution | Humor as a weapon in oppressive states | Next Comes What | Andrea Pitzer | Ep. 4

YouTube video by Degenerate Art by Andrea Pitzer

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 1d

Ocasio-Cortez also went after Miller’s “insecure masculinity.”

“One of the best ways you can dismantle a movement of insecure men is by making fun of them, by having secure men who aren’t afraid of successful people around them who are also participating in that as well."

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j-waller55.bsky.social @j-waller55.bsky.social · 1d

GIFT ARTICLE
Everyone should be able to read this op-ed
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Opinion | Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans

It was our duty in office to warn of dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

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Dan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 1d

“Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk.”

Six former surgeons general condemn RFK Jr.

Opinion | Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans

It was our duty in office to warn of dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 1d

Oops she got you too?

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Micah @rincewind.run · 1d

Gavin Newsom fucking sucks, part MCXVII

he still has until the end of the week for the rest of the bills so unfortunately it’s time to suck it up, call his office, and politely ask this living hairpiece to do the bare minimum to protect the most vulnerable among us

LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 1d

Gavin Newsom vetoes gender education bill, declines to sign other trans protections - buff.ly/MTUAV85

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Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 1d

It's such a good library! This must come to fruition!