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Simon A Corvid (sometimes a bear)
@scrow1022.bsky.social
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Writer, artist, seeker. Queer trans man. He/him.
Abolish ICE & police.
On Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi land.
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hollyqueenofspayeds.com
That time I was apparently taking pictures of the wrong cat
A beautiful grey fluffy kitty on a sofa, soon eclipsed by a ridiculous tuxedo cat who wants the limelight back
November 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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mattressisland.bsky.social
No one did it like Sharon Jones
snowden.st Snowden St. @snowden.st · 1h
The government doesn’t let this version of White Christmas get a lot of commercial play in retail because it’s simply too good and people would get down too hard in public
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings "White Christmas"
YouTube video by DaptoneRecords
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December 2, 2025 at 2:41 AM
scrow1022.bsky.social
Oldest and I went to see Knives Out III yesterday and now I just want to talk about it with The Dude but HE WASN'T THERE and I have to wait until he sees it in a couple of weeks and my god it's going to be hard not to let something slip.
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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emilystjams.bsky.social
The Benoit Blanc trilogy might end up as one of the best artistic statements on the diseased conservatism of our era, and l think Wake Up Dead Man is my favorite of the trilogy, largely because it’s Rian Johnson trying to understand Christianity and its adherents more than having a definitive take.
November 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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clairewillett.bsky.social
DECEMBER 1

this one goes out to all the theatre gays: Idina Menzel and Billy Porter putting their whole diva asses into a big band “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” that will instantly flood your brain with serotonin when they hit those high notes
I Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
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December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com
day 1 is "penzeys revolution blend" and i cant stop laughing at "we have to GET RID of this lying, cheating, CORRUPT SCUMBAG PRESIDENT!! RESIST! REVOLT! REVOLUTION NOW!! good on roast poultry and carrots"
small red bag with the following text: Look at him. Imagine waking up every day knowing we lost the greatest democracy in the history of the world to such a corrupt, pathetic, lying, cheating, teenage girl creeping, bankrupt in every vay "man."No, just No. 250 years go we held a Revolution against men like him. Keep it alive. Roast meats, carrots, cauliflower, eggs, popcorn, burgers, hummus, wings.
December 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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workshops4gaza.bsky.social
Last 3 hours to join Blanket Friday, our alternative to the consumerist hellscape designed to lull us into genocide denial in the us settler colony, in Palestine, and everywhere empire extends. All powered by workers in hellish conditions.

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December 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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mskellymhayes.bsky.social
The proposed Chicago city budget has a $5 million line item for a ShotSpotter replacement. Abandoning this failed pursuit would free up the funds needed to maintain 2025 funding levels at our city libraries, which would still leave the libraries underfunded but would avoid disastrous proposed cuts.
December 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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sarahmccarry.bsky.social
be the bitch doing something yourself that you want to see in the world
feralstreeep.bsky.social feral streep @feralstreeep.bsky.social · Aug 10
there’s a scene in the new documentary where Elizabeth Taylor is talking about the stigma of AIDS and how she got involved in the movement and it’s fucking everything
Elizabeth Taylor in an 80s press conference speaking on the stigma of AIDS “…And it so angered me that I finally thought to myself, Bitch, do something yourself.” from the documentary “Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes.”
December 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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suchmayer.bsky.social
Isol, trans. @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social, LOOSE THREADS: A PICTURE BOOK @enchantedlion.bsky.social

"[Heading to] the underside where the wild things are, Leilah goes to find lost things. This is a book of gentle genius for reading together or alone, tracing the patterns that make up our lives."
Loose Threads: A Picture Book
Author: Isol Translator: Lawrence Schimel  Publisher: Enchanted Lion Hardback Burley Fisher Books of the Year 2025 So says… This picture book brings together imagination, craft, storytelling and belon...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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tressiemcphd.bsky.social
I have come to the idea that we have to collectively, brutally, ritualistically kill Target just to show capital that we truly aren’t fucking around.
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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chanda.blacksky.app
I think it's important to say every time that Americans have been frightened of Black Haitians since the Haitian Revolution succeeded because the Haitian fight for freedom inspired enslaved people across the Americas and showed colonizer slaveholders that sometimes we win. They're still scared.
juanescalante.com Juan Escalante @juanescalante.com · 5d
DHS has announced the end of temporary immigration protections for Haitians.

The decision, effective Feb. 3, 2026, affects up to more than a half million Haitians. They now face returning to a country plagued by criminal gangs that control all major roads into the capital Port-au-Prince.
Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
The Department of Homeland Security said TPS for Haiti ends Feb. 3, 2026, affecting over half a million people who may face return to gang-controlled Port-au-Prince.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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monkeelino.bsky.social
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Solange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books
Solange has launched a digital library archive of Black and brown authors where readers can borrow books at no cost.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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aroguemonster.bsky.social
Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! Decision paralysis got you unsure of who you should be giving to? Let our quiz help you find the orgs that best match your values and giving style!
aroguemonster.bsky.social A Rogue Monster @aroguemonster.bsky.social · 4d
Unsure of what organizations you should be donating to this #GivingTuesday? Wish there was a quiz that could help you parse your priorities?
@denali.bsky.social and I are here to help!
Inspired by the Cosmo Quizzes of yore, you can take this 6 question quiz and figure out your Giving Type!
Giving Quiz by cool people who care Where should you be donating this Giving Tuesday? Six multiple choice quiz questions follow each with four options A-D 1. You're meeting up with out of town friends for dinner, you A. Offer up some Chicago classics hot dogs for Italian beef B. Take them to the delicious Mexican place in the back of a corner grocery C. Counter seats at your favorite chef's new place D. Party cut pizza all the way 2. You're cleaning your closet and you discover you have a lot of A. Socks, purchased from Costco B. Thrifted finds purchased for themed events C. Trick question you have a capsule wardrobe D. T-shirts and swag from 5ks and volunteer events 3. Your favorite gifts to receive are ones that are A. Useful additions to your home B. One of a kind finds C. Have cool features D. Can be enjoyed together 4. You're purchasing a new kitchen appliance, you A. Check consumer reports to see what has the best rating B. Find the product that speaks to you C. Buy the latest cutting-edge model D. Ask your friends what they like best 5. When you tell someone a movie is a classic you mean that it's A. An awards winner B. And indie must see C. Underappreciated in its time but highly influential today D. Best enjoyed theater full of singing fans at the Music Box 6. Your friends know that you can always help with A. Cookies for the bake sale B. Vibe checking the latest news out of City Hall C. Spreadsheets D. Coordinating the meal train for a new mom If you had Mostly As Steadfast and Reliable you like established organizations that have a solid history of work these organizations give you a lot of bang for your buck your best match organizations create broader benefits by building system infrastructure or resourcing other organizations in the field. Mostly Bs Neighborhood savvy You like hyper-local organizations that rise to meet the challenge of the moment. These organizations move fast and are locally oriented, led by lived experience. Your best match organizations serve the community by being responsive to the challenges in the here and now. Mostly Cs 1 Million Experiments You like organizations that push the field with their work they focus on filling gaps in the current system and driving towards a vision of a different future. Your best match organizations use politics and values to shift the way people understand an issue or think about how to solve it. Mostly Ds Family Style You love orgs that tend community and that create deeper engagement. They offer variety of ways to engage and learn about issues including volunteer work and being part of a community your best match organizations are connecting supporters to raise awareness and connection with an issue. More about your Giving Type Mostly As - Steadfast and Reliable You like established organizations that have a solid history of work. When you’re thinking of where to give look at the organizations history and annual report. Take a closer look at their impact measures about what services were provided. Overlap with Other Types Neighborhood Savvy: you like to know where your donation goes. 1 Million experiments: you like to think about system building. Family Style: you might end up rallying around an issue area or a particular cause. Increase Your Giving Impact Make your dollar go further by looking for donor match days, checking to see if your employer offers donation matches, making recurring contributions or purchasing a membership. Mostly Bs - Neighborhood savvy You like hyper-local organizations that rise to meet the challenge of the moment. When you’re thinking of where to give assess how the organization is meeting the material needs of your community. How are they supporting targeted quick turnaround asks that make giving (and understanding how your donation is used) easy and tangible? Overlap with Other Types Steadfast and Reliable: you like to know where your donation goes. 1 Million Experiments: you like an organization that moves fast with intention. Family Style: you feel a deep connection and personal stake in the orgs you support. Increase Your Giving Impact Boost your favorite organizations on your socials and with mutuals in the neighborhood. Look for emergency fundraisers or pitch in days and connect your favorite people and your favorite organizations to broaden the network of support. Mostly Cs - 1 Million Experiments When you're thinking about where to give, you understand the values and politics of the organizations you give to. You’re moved by a mix of research evidence and personal stories that highlight why we need to change the way things are done. Overlap with Other Types Steadfast and Reliable: you like to think about system building. Neighborhood Savvy: you like an organization that moves fast with intention. Family Style: your choice of organizations reflects your values and identity. Increase Your Giving Impact Speak to the values and effectiveness of your organizations to draw more attention and support. Enhance your giving pitch with readings or research or coordinate your values-aligned friends into a giving circle. Mostly Ds - Family Style You like organizations that tend community and create deeper engagement. When you’re thinking of where to give look for something that empowers, excites, and engages you. An easy point of entry to get involved could be an event, a fundraiser, or an organizing campaign. Overlap with Other Types Steadfast and Reliable: you might end up rallying around an issue area or a particular cause. Neighborhood Savvy: you feel a deep emotional connection and personal stake in the orgs you support. 1 Million Experiments: your choice of organization reflects your values and identity. Increase Your Giving Impact Recruit your friends to join for a service or advocacy day. Rep your org and your issue like they were your favorite team. Consider hosting a small (in person or virtual) fundraiser or requesting donations to your orgs of choice in lieu of gifts. Looking for an organization to send funds to? We have a constantly updating spreadsheet of organizations we think you might want to support based on your Giving Type! Go to bit.ly/GivingTuesdayQuiz and explore there! Have an org you’d like added to the list? Send a message telling us about that cool org to Adina.Org@gmail.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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debcha.bsky.social
"Women naturally want to do womanly things because God created us with those womanly desires in our hearts."
A woman (Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley), in a mechanical exoskeleton (the Power Loader), in a still from the movie ALIEN.
December 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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hystericalblkns.bsky.social
World AIDS Day. We remember.
December 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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whistberry.bsky.social
I'm drawing every day but mostly for projects that are in progress so I'll probably use this year's #ArtAdventCalendar event to look back at my favorite drawings I did this year, starting with this one! I had the idea of the outline of a white cat against a garden and it slowly evolved into this.
Drawing of a white cat sitting in a garden with flowers in the blue, pink, and white colors of the trans pride flag. Flowers from top are blue hydrangea, pink roses, white snowbells, pink daisies and blue lobelia. The cat has one blue eye and one green eye.
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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workingclasshistory.com
#OtD 1 Dec 1919 during a strike by dockers in Trinidad & Tobago, strikers attacked working warehouses, ran off the scabs and marched on the city. Within days the strike was general, and the British colonial regime was on its knees. Learn more: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8056...
December 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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artofcorinne.bsky.social
Happy #ArtAdventCalendar! I'll be reposting the art I made this year.

Day 1: Corvid Lovers
A digital drawing of a rook and crow facing each other. Overhead is an arc of stylized white sparkles connected by a rounded line. In the background is a starry sky and clouds below.
December 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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clairewillett.bsky.social
this just flooded my brain with so much dopamine
kenplume.bsky.social Ken Plume @kenplume.bsky.social · Aug 23
This They Might Be Giants TONIGHT SHOW performance of "Birdhouse In Your Soul" from 1990 remains firmly lodged in my noggin thanks to the Tonight Show Band's full commitment and Doc Severinsen's incredible trumpeting... It took an already great song and made it transcendent.
December 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM
scrow1022.bsky.social
Some good-looking suggestions in the replies (my library hold list is now full!) - I'm on the lookout for a good slow-cooker cookbook if anyone has recommendations.
leavittalone.bsky.social John Leavitt @leavittalone.bsky.social · 1d
Sound off good cookbooks in the responses, everyone give someone you know a cookbook and maybe they will give you one and we can survive the cyber apocalypse
November 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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roryblank.bsky.social
I’m driving through rural Texas, prime insane right wing billboard territory and I just saw a billboard that said “no healthcare for the peasants but a ballroom for the king”

pretty big sentiment shift for the area
November 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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chanda.blacksky.app
fuck yeah NYC
taliajane.bsky.social talia jane ❤️‍🔥 @taliajane.bsky.social · 2d
ICE was blocked and impeded by people all the way to the Lincoln Tunnel
November 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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catacalypto.bsky.social
A story Stoppard told several times, in several places:
"Years and years ago, there was a production of The Tempest, out of doors, at an Oxford college on a lawn, which was the stage, and the lawn went back towards the lake in the grounds of the college, and the play began in natural light. But as it developed, and as it became time for Ariel to say his farewell to the world of The Tempest, the evening had started to close in and there was some artificial lighting coming on. And as Ariel uttered his last speech, he turned and he ran across the grass, and he got to the edge of the lake and he just kept running across the top of the water — the producer having thoughtfully provided a kind of walkway an inch beneath the water. And you could see and you could hear the plish, plash as he ran away from you across the top of the lake, until the gloom enveloped him and he disappeared from your view. And as he did so, from the further shore, a firework rocket was ignited, and it went whoosh into the air, and high up there it burst into lots of sparks, and all the sparks went out, and he had gone. "When you look up the stage directions, it says, 'Exit Ariel.”
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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finchfrii.bsky.social
This is why I pay for the World Wide Web.

Because it delivers ART!
November 29, 2025 at 4:33 AM