Teri Lightning
@mxthelight.bsky.social
I'm just a Trans person from the Midwest that play video games, tries to stay active, wants delicious food, finds and shares knowledge, and wants freedom and opportunities given to as many as possible 💖
https://linktr.ee/MxTheLight
https://linktr.ee/MxTheLight
Left is showing up in cultural spaces and the following thoughts pop up in my head:
Power Rangers and shows in the Toku genre does a good job portraying the harms of for profit motives and corruption
Splatoon makes me shows the impacts of war of climate change
Kirby has a friend named Marx 😃
Power Rangers and shows in the Toku genre does a good job portraying the harms of for profit motives and corruption
Splatoon makes me shows the impacts of war of climate change
Kirby has a friend named Marx 😃
December 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Left is showing up in cultural spaces and the following thoughts pop up in my head:
Power Rangers and shows in the Toku genre does a good job portraying the harms of for profit motives and corruption
Splatoon makes me shows the impacts of war of climate change
Kirby has a friend named Marx 😃
Power Rangers and shows in the Toku genre does a good job portraying the harms of for profit motives and corruption
Splatoon makes me shows the impacts of war of climate change
Kirby has a friend named Marx 😃
Going through my YouTube playlist at 3 am: Let's a video on Sexy Redd. Let me get a deep dive into her
Video: Here are some of her controversies. But just as importantly, here is her record label, their suspicious attempt to hijack black culture, and their market strategy for the sake of profit
Video: Here are some of her controversies. But just as importantly, here is her record label, their suspicious attempt to hijack black culture, and their market strategy for the sake of profit
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Going through my YouTube playlist at 3 am: Let's a video on Sexy Redd. Let me get a deep dive into her
Video: Here are some of her controversies. But just as importantly, here is her record label, their suspicious attempt to hijack black culture, and their market strategy for the sake of profit
Video: Here are some of her controversies. But just as importantly, here is her record label, their suspicious attempt to hijack black culture, and their market strategy for the sake of profit
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Trump reveals he was recently administered another cognitive exam — a test given to patients to detect signs of dementia.
December 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Trump reveals he was recently administered another cognitive exam — a test given to patients to detect signs of dementia.
To anyone that doesn't drink alcohol: what do you drink when you go out to bars or parties? Is there a substance you can replace alcohol with? Like... almond milk or specific herbs?
I'm asking because I'm considering limiting how much alcohol I drink, or even dropping it completely.
I'm asking because I'm considering limiting how much alcohol I drink, or even dropping it completely.
December 10, 2025 at 4:52 AM
To anyone that doesn't drink alcohol: what do you drink when you go out to bars or parties? Is there a substance you can replace alcohol with? Like... almond milk or specific herbs?
I'm asking because I'm considering limiting how much alcohol I drink, or even dropping it completely.
I'm asking because I'm considering limiting how much alcohol I drink, or even dropping it completely.
@augustqueue.bsky.social posted this on Threads so I'd like to share this here. I know how it feels to not have a place of your own and would gladly like others not to experience that 💞
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
@augustqueue.bsky.social posted this on Threads so I'd like to share this here. I know how it feels to not have a place of your own and would gladly like others not to experience that 💞
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🚨NEW: 46% of Americans say the cost of living in the U.S. is the worst they can ever remember it being — including 37% of 2024 Trump voters. They also say the affordability crisis is Trump’s responsibility, with 46% saying it’s his economy now and he’s responsible for the costs they struggle with.
Poll: Trump's own voters begin blaming him for affordability crisis
Americans continue to say affordability is out of control, and they place the responsibility on Trump, The POLITICO Poll found.
www.politico.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🚨NEW: 46% of Americans say the cost of living in the U.S. is the worst they can ever remember it being — including 37% of 2024 Trump voters. They also say the affordability crisis is Trump’s responsibility, with 46% saying it’s his economy now and he’s responsible for the costs they struggle with.
So instead of providing families with paid time off work to be with their newborn, or even provide childcare at a low cost, we're turning workplaces into daycares to make up for not having the programs and services mentioned.
This is an odd timeline we're living in.
tinyurl.com/4d4vr2ue
This is an odd timeline we're living in.
tinyurl.com/4d4vr2ue
State employees can bring infants to work under new 'Family First' program
Gov. Braun has announced the "Family First Workplace," a new initiative that allows state employees to bring their infants up to six months old to work.
tinyurl.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM
So instead of providing families with paid time off work to be with their newborn, or even provide childcare at a low cost, we're turning workplaces into daycares to make up for not having the programs and services mentioned.
This is an odd timeline we're living in.
tinyurl.com/4d4vr2ue
This is an odd timeline we're living in.
tinyurl.com/4d4vr2ue
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Weird that this needs to be said, but advocating for forced sterilization of any group is eugenics (i.e. Nazi shit), even if that group lives in a fascist settler-colony that commits war crimes on the daily. You can enact justice without resorting to Nazi shit and cruelty!
December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Weird that this needs to be said, but advocating for forced sterilization of any group is eugenics (i.e. Nazi shit), even if that group lives in a fascist settler-colony that commits war crimes on the daily. You can enact justice without resorting to Nazi shit and cruelty!
To the surprise of no one, Dems caving got us nothing out of the shutdown fight
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Billions of dollars in tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are poised to expire at the end of the year. Lawmakers in both parties say they're nowhere close to a deal to renew them.
www.nbcnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
To the surprise of no one, Dems caving got us nothing out of the shutdown fight
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Very solid video from @revolutionaryth0t.bsky.social on how class struggles and the rights for marginalized communities (Black people, Queer people, disabled people, s*x worker, etc.) are interconnected and requires solidarity
It's a long watch but highly recommend
youtube.com/watch?v=R57p...
It's a long watch but highly recommend
youtube.com/watch?v=R57p...
Are you actually revolutionary or just performative?
YouTube video by revolutionaryth0t
youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Very solid video from @revolutionaryth0t.bsky.social on how class struggles and the rights for marginalized communities (Black people, Queer people, disabled people, s*x worker, etc.) are interconnected and requires solidarity
It's a long watch but highly recommend
youtube.com/watch?v=R57p...
It's a long watch but highly recommend
youtube.com/watch?v=R57p...
Election nights are what cause me to be a hesitant optimist
December 3, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Election nights are what cause me to be a hesitant optimist
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Our team is pleased to be working alongside the Hoosier Progressive's Academy to create a party that represents and fights for the people.
#Progressive #FightingFifth #PeopleOverProfit #JacksonFranklinForCongress #2026Elections
JacksonFranklinForCongress.com
#Progressive #FightingFifth #PeopleOverProfit #JacksonFranklinForCongress #2026Elections
JacksonFranklinForCongress.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Our team is pleased to be working alongside the Hoosier Progressive's Academy to create a party that represents and fights for the people.
#Progressive #FightingFifth #PeopleOverProfit #JacksonFranklinForCongress #2026Elections
JacksonFranklinForCongress.com
#Progressive #FightingFifth #PeopleOverProfit #JacksonFranklinForCongress #2026Elections
JacksonFranklinForCongress.com
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It may feel like you can't do anything about what's going on, but you CAN make a difference by donating your time, talent, and treasures to organizations in your community that make direct impacts and candidates you believe will fight for precious social services.
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It may feel like you can't do anything about what's going on, but you CAN make a difference by donating your time, talent, and treasures to organizations in your community that make direct impacts and candidates you believe will fight for precious social services.
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JFC Oklahoma you fuckin cowards. Now every Jesus-freak right-wing student who can't get a passing grade for a bunch of bible quotes masquerading as an essay is going to file a 1st amendment complaint. You gonna suspend the whole Biology department for teaching about evolution? (Don't answer that)
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
November 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
JFC Oklahoma you fuckin cowards. Now every Jesus-freak right-wing student who can't get a passing grade for a bunch of bible quotes masquerading as an essay is going to file a 1st amendment complaint. You gonna suspend the whole Biology department for teaching about evolution? (Don't answer that)
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BREAKING: Indiana Republican lawmakers release a draft of a congressional map that could buy the party two additional House seats at the expense of Democratic voters. The Indiana House could pass the proposal this week, however the outcome appears uncertain.
Indiana Republicans Unveil Map to Eliminate Both Dem Congressional Seats
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
BREAKING: Indiana Republican lawmakers release a draft of a congressional map that could buy the party two additional House seats at the expense of Democratic voters. The Indiana House could pass the proposal this week, however the outcome appears uncertain.
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ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
Very close to just being the base that supports him...
Four polls in recent days now have Trump in the 30s, with 3 at 35%-36%: 2/
35%-62% (-27) ARG
35%-56% (-21) High Point University
36%-60% (-24) Gallup
38%-57% (-19) Econ/YouGov
Again, Trump just keeps dropping.
bsky.app/profile/simo...
35%-62% (-27) ARG
35%-56% (-21) High Point University
36%-60% (-24) Gallup
38%-57% (-19) Econ/YouGov
Again, Trump just keeps dropping.
bsky.app/profile/simo...
Two polls released today have Trump at 35% job approval, his lowest yet.
35%-62% ARG
35%-56% High Point University
Economist/YouGov track had him at 38%-57%, their lowest reading this year. He just keeps dropping.
Wag the dog time!
Data and graph from fiftyplusone.news/polls/approv...
35%-62% ARG
35%-56% High Point University
Economist/YouGov track had him at 38%-57%, their lowest reading this year. He just keeps dropping.
Wag the dog time!
Data and graph from fiftyplusone.news/polls/approv...
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Very close to just being the base that supports him...
Got woken up by a loud, drunk homophobic rant at 4 am, so here's how my Thanksgiving went:
I was scheduled to work all day (I'm a server for those that don't know), but the restaurant had to close the lobby due to not having hot water
I made $14, half of the cost of my ride to get to work
I was scheduled to work all day (I'm a server for those that don't know), but the restaurant had to close the lobby due to not having hot water
I made $14, half of the cost of my ride to get to work
November 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Got woken up by a loud, drunk homophobic rant at 4 am, so here's how my Thanksgiving went:
I was scheduled to work all day (I'm a server for those that don't know), but the restaurant had to close the lobby due to not having hot water
I made $14, half of the cost of my ride to get to work
I was scheduled to work all day (I'm a server for those that don't know), but the restaurant had to close the lobby due to not having hot water
I made $14, half of the cost of my ride to get to work
🪩 Black velveteen always is ready to dance 🪩
November 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🪩 Black velveteen always is ready to dance 🪩
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, the last week of Trans Week of Awareness by remembering Trans people who died due to bigotry.
November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, the last week of Trans Week of Awareness by remembering Trans people who died due to bigotry.
Work: Hey, Teri. Today is the last day to sign up for employee benefits for next year
Also work: even if we gave you enough hours to qualify for benefits, we make sure we don't pay you enough so you can afford them
Gotta love the American Dream, am I right 🙂
Also work: even if we gave you enough hours to qualify for benefits, we make sure we don't pay you enough so you can afford them
Gotta love the American Dream, am I right 🙂
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Work: Hey, Teri. Today is the last day to sign up for employee benefits for next year
Also work: even if we gave you enough hours to qualify for benefits, we make sure we don't pay you enough so you can afford them
Gotta love the American Dream, am I right 🙂
Also work: even if we gave you enough hours to qualify for benefits, we make sure we don't pay you enough so you can afford them
Gotta love the American Dream, am I right 🙂
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Central IN DSA collected $230 and a TON of food to support Starbucks Workers United’s strike pantry at our general meeting today! The strike hasn’t spread to Indy yet, but we’re ready to stand by local Baristas every step of the way. Don’t buy Starbucks!!!!
Stay tuned for our next collection call.
Stay tuned for our next collection call.
November 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Central IN DSA collected $230 and a TON of food to support Starbucks Workers United’s strike pantry at our general meeting today! The strike hasn’t spread to Indy yet, but we’re ready to stand by local Baristas every step of the way. Don’t buy Starbucks!!!!
Stay tuned for our next collection call.
Stay tuned for our next collection call.
2020: Hey Lightning. Join this app called Discord so you can socialize with gamers and find people to play Splatoon with.
2025: Hey Lightning. We have a Discord server to discuss political organizing. You should join to help build a better society.
Ah the life of a '97 child
2025: Hey Lightning. We have a Discord server to discuss political organizing. You should join to help build a better society.
Ah the life of a '97 child
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
2020: Hey Lightning. Join this app called Discord so you can socialize with gamers and find people to play Splatoon with.
2025: Hey Lightning. We have a Discord server to discuss political organizing. You should join to help build a better society.
Ah the life of a '97 child
2025: Hey Lightning. We have a Discord server to discuss political organizing. You should join to help build a better society.
Ah the life of a '97 child
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“Where other campaigns get their funds from Wall Street, this campaign gets their funds from Main street." - @jacksonfranklin.bsky.social
www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/jack...
www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/jack...
Jackson Franklin, a local candidate for Congress, is running a grassroots campaign for the Democratic nomination
Muncie local Jackson Franklin is not interested in taking “corporate dollars” in his campaign for the Democratic nomination in Indiana's 5th district of Congress.
www.ballstatedailynews.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“Where other campaigns get their funds from Wall Street, this campaign gets their funds from Main street." - @jacksonfranklin.bsky.social
www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/jack...
www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/jack...