JBug🪲
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what should you do? call your senators.
what if they're GOP? call. some house GOP voted against both.
what should you say? try one of these scripts. make it your own! they're less than a minute with built-in bail outs. yes, you should threaten your vote.
who's your senator? tap here: reps.fyi 🧵
what if they're GOP? call. some house GOP voted against both.
what should you say? try one of these scripts. make it your own! they're less than a minute with built-in bail outs. yes, you should threaten your vote.
who's your senator? tap here: reps.fyi 🧵
![FOR DEMOCRATS
my name is [your name]. two anti-transgender healthcare bills passed the house with democrat help—HR 498 and HR 3492. i’m calling today to tell senator [your senator’s name] to vote no and publicly commit to a no vote right now.
it shouldn’t be in question that any democrat would vote no on a law that says “people donald trump doesn’t like can’t get life-saving healthcare,” but here we are. no one knows where democrats stand on anything right now. the senator needs to stand up and speak up.
[you can bail out here at 30 seconds if you need to!]
every 2025 election proved you don’t need to compromise with bigots on transgender rights to win votes. not in virginia or ohio or kentucky. it’s wrong, it doesn’t work, and it alienates loyal voters. both of these bills are a no.
if senator [your senator’s name] votes yes on either of these, [he or she] loses my vote going forward. when these anti trans bills come up for a vote it absolutely must be a no from every democrat in the chamber.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lzahebnas6od6j6jfydwst7/bafkreigmuw3qponpk5lflrqbhytzrivbrz4bpehyaxpepqdlrfjsgvdvg4@jpeg)
![FOR REPUBLICANS
my name is [your name] and i’m calling today to tell senator [your senator’s name] to vote no on two bills that passed the house december 17th and 18th: HR 498 and HR 3492.
both of these bills take away healthcare for a whole group of people. the government shouldn’t have that kind of power. this is overreach. this is an absolute no.
[you can bail out here at 20 seconds if you need to!]
the government doesn’t belong in any doctor’s office. if senator [your senator’s name] votes yes on either of these, how can i trust [him or her] to not come into my doctor’s office next? this is wrong. a yes vote loses my vote going forward.
it’s absolutely a no on HR 498 and 3492 when they come up for a vote. thank you.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lzahebnas6od6j6jfydwst7/bafkreidskeonrvoffp3upmeg5cqckmrxqx6c2ji2mwfayud74q6ovfuzdi@jpeg)
December 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
what should you do? call your senators.
what if they're GOP? call. some house GOP voted against both.
what should you say? try one of these scripts. make it your own! they're less than a minute with built-in bail outs. yes, you should threaten your vote.
who's your senator? tap here: reps.fyi 🧵
what if they're GOP? call. some house GOP voted against both.
what should you say? try one of these scripts. make it your own! they're less than a minute with built-in bail outs. yes, you should threaten your vote.
who's your senator? tap here: reps.fyi 🧵
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hi, cis folks!
this week, with some democrat votes, 2 anti-trans bills passed the house. one bans medicaid funds for trans youth care, the other proposes jail time for providers.
they haven't passed the senate, but dems may need convincing to vote no on both.
tap into the 🧵for a quick action.
this week, with some democrat votes, 2 anti-trans bills passed the house. one bans medicaid funds for trans youth care, the other proposes jail time for providers.
they haven't passed the senate, but dems may need convincing to vote no on both.
tap into the 🧵for a quick action.
a sequel:
cis people on the skyline are genuinely more distressed by the trump-kennedy center than the fact that congress said a second time in 2 days, “no, really this kind of child’s healthcare should be banned & criminalized” & 46/47 non-GOP senators won’t commit to “i will oppose this.”
cis people on the skyline are genuinely more distressed by the trump-kennedy center than the fact that congress said a second time in 2 days, “no, really this kind of child’s healthcare should be banned & criminalized” & 46/47 non-GOP senators won’t commit to “i will oppose this.”
December 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
hi, cis folks!
this week, with some democrat votes, 2 anti-trans bills passed the house. one bans medicaid funds for trans youth care, the other proposes jail time for providers.
they haven't passed the senate, but dems may need convincing to vote no on both.
tap into the 🧵for a quick action.
this week, with some democrat votes, 2 anti-trans bills passed the house. one bans medicaid funds for trans youth care, the other proposes jail time for providers.
they haven't passed the senate, but dems may need convincing to vote no on both.
tap into the 🧵for a quick action.
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So I didn't know if I wanted to really do this but I am disabled. I am on SNAP. The government has announced that we will most likely not have coverage for November. If possible I would love to have some mutual aid to cover me if possible. I don't need much maybe like $100 to cover food costs.
October 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
So I didn't know if I wanted to really do this but I am disabled. I am on SNAP. The government has announced that we will most likely not have coverage for November. If possible I would love to have some mutual aid to cover me if possible. I don't need much maybe like $100 to cover food costs.
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Legal fee fundraiser for trans woman facing serious charges over arrest at a Trans Kids Deserve Better demo. Please support by sharing and donating if you can afford to.
chuffed.org/project/1587...
chuffed.org/project/1587...
Support a trans woman facing serious legal charges after EHRC protest arrest
Call for financial support for a trans woman wrongfully charged with assaulting a police officer at a protest.
chuffed.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Legal fee fundraiser for trans woman facing serious charges over arrest at a Trans Kids Deserve Better demo. Please support by sharing and donating if you can afford to.
chuffed.org/project/1587...
chuffed.org/project/1587...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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now seems like a good time to remind you all to support independent, worker run, billionaire free, and/or reader funded news how and where you can.
December 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
now seems like a good time to remind you all to support independent, worker run, billionaire free, and/or reader funded news how and where you can.
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This Winter Solstice, I’ve been thinking a lot about the reason for the traditions and ceremonies of the day; how important it is that in the darkest depths of winter, we remember the sun will return.
You’ve made it this far. Hang in there.
You’ve made it this far. Hang in there.
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This Winter Solstice, I’ve been thinking a lot about the reason for the traditions and ceremonies of the day; how important it is that in the darkest depths of winter, we remember the sun will return.
You’ve made it this far. Hang in there.
You’ve made it this far. Hang in there.
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ICYMI bc I made this live pretty late yesterday. I’ve yet to find a single “save the children” social media ban that isn’t just a sneaky way for big corporations to make more money, usually while violating our privacy and making us all less safe.
I wish I were surprised to learn that Australia's ban on social media for kids under 16 was pushed by an ad firm to get the government to stop considering a law that would ban online gambling ads. skepchick.org/2025/12/aust...
Australia’s Social Media Ban is a Win for Gambling Companies
Transcript: Okay, so a huge content warning: this video is going to start out with depressing news, and it’s not going to get any happier by the end. Well, until the obligatory clip of my dog under…
skepchick.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
ICYMI bc I made this live pretty late yesterday. I’ve yet to find a single “save the children” social media ban that isn’t just a sneaky way for big corporations to make more money, usually while violating our privacy and making us all less safe.
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there’s now a petition for the canadian government to overturn the recent legislation in AB and SK designed to strip trans youth of their rights. please sign: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Sign this Petition - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
December 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
there’s now a petition for the canadian government to overturn the recent legislation in AB and SK designed to strip trans youth of their rights. please sign: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Amid soaring starvation in the Kakuma Refugee Camp, one young mother of two said she had considered taking her own life to save her children, “because I heard the U.N. takes care of the kids when the parents are gone.”
After Trump Officials Cut Food Aid to Kenya, Children Starved to Death
“Brutal and traumatizing”: Interviews and a trove of internal documents show government officials and aid workers desperately tried to warn Trump advisers about impending disaster and death.
www.propublica.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Amid soaring starvation in the Kakuma Refugee Camp, one young mother of two said she had considered taking her own life to save her children, “because I heard the U.N. takes care of the kids when the parents are gone.”
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Closing in on a quarter of our goal aint bad, but we still need a lot more support. We’re tired, too, but we aren’t done ensuring the Blade’s survival in 2026. Our quality reporting doesn’t happen automatically. So please consider the role of local leftist journalism in this time, & donate or share.
Like many in our city, the Blade has struggled in Helene's ongoing aftermath. We're a local journalism co-op of working class trans people. It has not been an easy year.
Amid exhaustion, illness, poverty and trauma we've still done important work. Please help us keep doing it.
Amid exhaustion, illness, poverty and trauma we've still done important work. Please help us keep doing it.
Donate to Help the Asheville Blade survive Helene's long aftermath, organized by Asheville Blade
Like many groups in our city, the Asheville Blade has faced … Asheville Blade needs your support for Help the Asheville Blade survive Helene's long aftermath
www.gofundme.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Closing in on a quarter of our goal aint bad, but we still need a lot more support. We’re tired, too, but we aren’t done ensuring the Blade’s survival in 2026. Our quality reporting doesn’t happen automatically. So please consider the role of local leftist journalism in this time, & donate or share.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Nickenley Turenne was killed by NH police while being chased for the crime of *checks notes* being asleep in the car.
This is a verified gofundme for his family. Please consider contributing.
#BlackLivesMatter
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This is a verified gofundme for his family. Please consider contributing.
#BlackLivesMatter
www.gofundme.com/f/justice-fo...
Donate to Justice for Nickenley Turenne's Family, organized by Nachelle Augustin
Hi! Nickenley Turenne was shot and killed by 3 police officers on sat. Decemb… Nachelle Augustin needs your support for Justice for Nickenley Turenne's Family
www.gofundme.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Nickenley Turenne was killed by NH police while being chased for the crime of *checks notes* being asleep in the car.
This is a verified gofundme for his family. Please consider contributing.
#BlackLivesMatter
www.gofundme.com/f/justice-fo...
This is a verified gofundme for his family. Please consider contributing.
#BlackLivesMatter
www.gofundme.com/f/justice-fo...
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This is incredibly painful for me. I have never asked for help like this before. But I have had people reach out to me asking if they can help, so I am sharing my story and finally asking for help.
I've been lucky to have a lovely group of followers here, please share if you can, anything helps <3
I've been lucky to have a lovely group of followers here, please share if you can, anything helps <3
Donate to Help Natalie Recover From Medical Costs After Layoff, organized by Natalie Spitzel
Hi everyone,
For those who don't know me, my name is Nat… Natalie Spitzel needs your support for Help Natalie Recover From Medical Costs After Layoff
gofund.me
December 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
This is incredibly painful for me. I have never asked for help like this before. But I have had people reach out to me asking if they can help, so I am sharing my story and finally asking for help.
I've been lucky to have a lovely group of followers here, please share if you can, anything helps <3
I've been lucky to have a lovely group of followers here, please share if you can, anything helps <3
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it’s for exactly this reason that my library network’s catalog system does not retain patron borrowing data, or even permit the creation of linked “family” library accounts.
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
Officials in Tennessee aren't just banning books, they're now demanding information on who checked out contested (largely LGBTQ+) books, including names, addresses, and "household composition."
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
Tennessee whistleblower says library board chair sought private data as part of state's book purge
A First Amendment expert told The Advocate that there are "huge" legal implications stemming from the situation.
www.advocate.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
it’s for exactly this reason that my library network’s catalog system does not retain patron borrowing data, or even permit the creation of linked “family” library accounts.
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
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Use this instead of Spotify
One really cool Qobuz feature: You can look at the CD booklet of albums
December 20, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Use this instead of Spotify
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And here's @laminda.bsky.social's ESSENTIAL independent journalist starter pack! go.bsky.app/2Fq4P6e
December 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
And here's @laminda.bsky.social's ESSENTIAL independent journalist starter pack! go.bsky.app/2Fq4P6e
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A bunch of local journalists and news outlets from around the country. 'Cause so many national outlets are owned by billionaires and have become right wing mouthpieces. go.bsky.app/FzSc9z
December 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A bunch of local journalists and news outlets from around the country. 'Cause so many national outlets are owned by billionaires and have become right wing mouthpieces. go.bsky.app/FzSc9z
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Hey, if you're in a progressive group, PLEASE encourage them to get onto Bluesky/Blacksky. We CANNOT rely on Instagram. Zuckerberg will kneecap all of us sooner than later.
I got some starter packs you can share to get 'em started! First, People Who Get It:
go.blacksky.community/5KTiNKd
I got some starter packs you can share to get 'em started! First, People Who Get It:
go.blacksky.community/5KTiNKd
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Hey, if you're in a progressive group, PLEASE encourage them to get onto Bluesky/Blacksky. We CANNOT rely on Instagram. Zuckerberg will kneecap all of us sooner than later.
I got some starter packs you can share to get 'em started! First, People Who Get It:
go.blacksky.community/5KTiNKd
I got some starter packs you can share to get 'em started! First, People Who Get It:
go.blacksky.community/5KTiNKd
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Like these people are murderers. Straight up. And should be called that. Not “complex figures with controversial views sure to raise eyebrows of academics and pundits alike” or whatever
They will have literally, knowingly, through their direct actions killed thousands of children and others.
They will have literally, knowingly, through their direct actions killed thousands of children and others.
December 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Like these people are murderers. Straight up. And should be called that. Not “complex figures with controversial views sure to raise eyebrows of academics and pundits alike” or whatever
They will have literally, knowingly, through their direct actions killed thousands of children and others.
They will have literally, knowingly, through their direct actions killed thousands of children and others.
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Tomorrow is the last day of this holiday toy drive for Chicago families impacted by ICE. 41 of the 60 kids who were registered have had a present purchased.
Organizers are hoping every child and family can receive a gift. Let's help them reach their goal!
Venmo: KHPWtoydrive
Organizers are hoping every child and family can receive a gift. Let's help them reach their goal!
Venmo: KHPWtoydrive
December 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Tomorrow is the last day of this holiday toy drive for Chicago families impacted by ICE. 41 of the 60 kids who were registered have had a present purchased.
Organizers are hoping every child and family can receive a gift. Let's help them reach their goal!
Venmo: KHPWtoydrive
Organizers are hoping every child and family can receive a gift. Let's help them reach their goal!
Venmo: KHPWtoydrive
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I am so deeply sorry to be in the position to have to pull this lever again, but I just watched my car get towed away and I don't really know what else to do anymore.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.
Donate to Help Andrew & Savannah's Family Stay Afloat, organized by Andrew Elmore
Hey there! I'm Andrew, this is my wife Savannah. We have two kids, and we're… Andrew Elmore needs your support for Help Andrew & Savannah's Family Stay Afloat
gofund.me
December 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I am so deeply sorry to be in the position to have to pull this lever again, but I just watched my car get towed away and I don't really know what else to do anymore.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.