Al
@t8ersalad.bsky.social
Queer. Midwesterner. Married. Parent. Lawyer.
I like looking at photos of birds taken by other people.
I like looking at photos of birds taken by other people.
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Fuck Harry Potter.
Go read my books When the Earth Was Green and The Last Days of the Dinosaurs.
I’m a trans lady who writes prehistoric nature walks about disaster and resilience, how plants and animals shape each other, the hope seeds encapsulate, how community is more important than dominance.
Go read my books When the Earth Was Green and The Last Days of the Dinosaurs.
I’m a trans lady who writes prehistoric nature walks about disaster and resilience, how plants and animals shape each other, the hope seeds encapsulate, how community is more important than dominance.
Fuck Harry Potter
Go read the Protector of the Small series by Tamora Pierce.
It's about chosen ones, learning to using your strength and power to fight for people without it, pushing back against cruelty because it's the right thing to do, and how even in a magical world people need to Do Things.
Go read the Protector of the Small series by Tamora Pierce.
It's about chosen ones, learning to using your strength and power to fight for people without it, pushing back against cruelty because it's the right thing to do, and how even in a magical world people need to Do Things.
Fuck Harry Potter
Go read the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix
It's about deadbeat dads, chosen ones, necromancy through the power of bells, and choosing kindness over pragmatism, acceptance over defiance, and integrity over expediency.
Go read the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix
It's about deadbeat dads, chosen ones, necromancy through the power of bells, and choosing kindness over pragmatism, acceptance over defiance, and integrity over expediency.
May 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Fuck Harry Potter.
Go read my books When the Earth Was Green and The Last Days of the Dinosaurs.
I’m a trans lady who writes prehistoric nature walks about disaster and resilience, how plants and animals shape each other, the hope seeds encapsulate, how community is more important than dominance.
Go read my books When the Earth Was Green and The Last Days of the Dinosaurs.
I’m a trans lady who writes prehistoric nature walks about disaster and resilience, how plants and animals shape each other, the hope seeds encapsulate, how community is more important than dominance.
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One of many moments in Omar El Akkad’s new book, “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” that will stop you in your tracks.
March 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
One of many moments in Omar El Akkad’s new book, “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” that will stop you in your tracks.
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Through all his troubles, neither the DOJ/FBI nor any state authorities ever subjected Donald Trump to arrest, preferring in every case to proceed by indictment and voluntary surrender. It’s notable that a sitting judge and pillar of the Milwaukee community was not extended the same courtesy.
April 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Through all his troubles, neither the DOJ/FBI nor any state authorities ever subjected Donald Trump to arrest, preferring in every case to proceed by indictment and voluntary surrender. It’s notable that a sitting judge and pillar of the Milwaukee community was not extended the same courtesy.
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3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
www.cbsnews.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
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Elon Musk is trying to buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court so he can continue to rig the system for Trump & the billionaire class.
2026 is huge, but 2025 is right now. Wisconsin votes on Tuesday & if we don’t show up, he wins. Support Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
#JudgeSusanCrawford
2026 is huge, but 2025 is right now. Wisconsin votes on Tuesday & if we don’t show up, he wins. Support Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
#JudgeSusanCrawford
March 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Elon Musk is trying to buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court so he can continue to rig the system for Trump & the billionaire class.
2026 is huge, but 2025 is right now. Wisconsin votes on Tuesday & if we don’t show up, he wins. Support Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
#JudgeSusanCrawford
2026 is huge, but 2025 is right now. Wisconsin votes on Tuesday & if we don’t show up, he wins. Support Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
#JudgeSusanCrawford
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If you don't want to see this horrible garbage happen in every future high-stakes election, make sure it demonstrably fails in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race by helping elect Susan Crawford
March 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If you don't want to see this horrible garbage happen in every future high-stakes election, make sure it demonstrably fails in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race by helping elect Susan Crawford
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Hey Wisco humans - I hear there is an election on Tuesday April 1. Don’t be an April fool. VOTE!
Support the candidate that will defend the environment, clean water, women’s reproductive rights, and the constitution. @crawfordforwi.bsky.social
SUSAN CRAWFORD for Supreme Court
Support the candidate that will defend the environment, clean water, women’s reproductive rights, and the constitution. @crawfordforwi.bsky.social
SUSAN CRAWFORD for Supreme Court
March 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hey Wisco humans - I hear there is an election on Tuesday April 1. Don’t be an April fool. VOTE!
Support the candidate that will defend the environment, clean water, women’s reproductive rights, and the constitution. @crawfordforwi.bsky.social
SUSAN CRAWFORD for Supreme Court
Support the candidate that will defend the environment, clean water, women’s reproductive rights, and the constitution. @crawfordforwi.bsky.social
SUSAN CRAWFORD for Supreme Court
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An important statement from the American Bar Association. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
March 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
An important statement from the American Bar Association. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
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18-year-old Jude on laws banning gender-affirming care:
"On the more extreme end, for a lot of kids it's the possibility of severe mental-health struggles and suicidal ideation - but I also think on a smaller scale, kids, because they cannot be themselves, would rather choose to not be anyone."
"On the more extreme end, for a lot of kids it's the possibility of severe mental-health struggles and suicidal ideation - but I also think on a smaller scale, kids, because they cannot be themselves, would rather choose to not be anyone."
March 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
18-year-old Jude on laws banning gender-affirming care:
"On the more extreme end, for a lot of kids it's the possibility of severe mental-health struggles and suicidal ideation - but I also think on a smaller scale, kids, because they cannot be themselves, would rather choose to not be anyone."
"On the more extreme end, for a lot of kids it's the possibility of severe mental-health struggles and suicidal ideation - but I also think on a smaller scale, kids, because they cannot be themselves, would rather choose to not be anyone."
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Glenn Grothman thinks his voters are really dim
(there is no way for Republicans to make $1.5 trillion in cuts without taking away people's healthcare or Social Security)
(there is no way for Republicans to make $1.5 trillion in cuts without taking away people's healthcare or Social Security)
February 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Glenn Grothman thinks his voters are really dim
(there is no way for Republicans to make $1.5 trillion in cuts without taking away people's healthcare or Social Security)
(there is no way for Republicans to make $1.5 trillion in cuts without taking away people's healthcare or Social Security)
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Farmers express concerns about chaos from Trump tariffs and budget cuts; GOP electeds fail to show up via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/02/21/r...
Republican lawmakers no show as western Wisconsin farmers complain of Trump chaos, disruption • Wisconsin Examiner
Western Wisconsin farmers expressed concerns about Trump administration tariffs and budget cuts; Republican representatives failed to show
wisconsinexaminer.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Farmers express concerns about chaos from Trump tariffs and budget cuts; GOP electeds fail to show up via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/02/21/r...
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Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
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It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
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REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!
February 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!
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10 courses in DOD online training program for the 30K professionals working w/kids in military families are now inaccessible & under review, incl. “Creating Gender Safe Spaces,” “Creating Culturally Responsive Programs,” “Supporting Language Diversity,” more. #lgbtq #dei mombian.com/2025/02/13/d...
Defense Department Suspends Online Courses on Diversity, Gender, and More for Child and Youth Professionals Serving Military Families - Mombian
Ten courses in a Defense Department online training program for the 30,000 professionals working with children and youth in military families are now inaccessible and under review, including “Creating Gender Safe Spaces,” “Creating Culturally Responsive Programs,” “Supporting Language Diversity,” and more.
mombian.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
10 courses in DOD online training program for the 30K professionals working w/kids in military families are now inaccessible & under review, incl. “Creating Gender Safe Spaces,” “Creating Culturally Responsive Programs,” “Supporting Language Diversity,” more. #lgbtq #dei mombian.com/2025/02/13/d...
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i am going to put a finer point on this: executive orders are not laws. and they certainly are not royal decrees. they are interpretations of existing law for the purposes of enforcement. the fact that so many people are treating them as laws is actually driving me a bit insane.
i mean, the president's executive order isn't a goddamn law! as far as this doctor is concerned, who cares what the president says!
A New York City doctor said he will continue providing gender-affirming treatments to his patients younger than 19 despite President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to ban such care.
February 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
i am going to put a finer point on this: executive orders are not laws. and they certainly are not royal decrees. they are interpretations of existing law for the purposes of enforcement. the fact that so many people are treating them as laws is actually driving me a bit insane.
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In a blistering statement, the American Bar Association describes "attacks on constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, the dismantling of USAID and the attempts to criminalize" diversity initiatives as "wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself."
https://buff.ly/4bb7dqp
https://buff.ly/4bb7dqp
February 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
In a blistering statement, the American Bar Association describes "attacks on constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, the dismantling of USAID and the attempts to criminalize" diversity initiatives as "wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself."
https://buff.ly/4bb7dqp
https://buff.ly/4bb7dqp
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The HHS website covering HIPAA and reproductive health information has been taken down. 🤰
That’s nice but the ABA has an overview of HIPAA rules around reproductive health data.
HIPAA remains the law of the land. Laws are set by Congress, not whiny incels.
That’s nice but the ABA has an overview of HIPAA rules around reproductive health data.
HIPAA remains the law of the land. Laws are set by Congress, not whiny incels.
Just Say No! HIPAA and Requests for Reproductive Health Information
On April 22, 2024, the Office of Civil Rights issued a Final Rule titled HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (2024 Final Privacy Rule).
www.americanbar.org
February 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The HHS website covering HIPAA and reproductive health information has been taken down. 🤰
That’s nice but the ABA has an overview of HIPAA rules around reproductive health data.
HIPAA remains the law of the land. Laws are set by Congress, not whiny incels.
That’s nice but the ABA has an overview of HIPAA rules around reproductive health data.
HIPAA remains the law of the land. Laws are set by Congress, not whiny incels.
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MORE BARGING
Two Dem lawmakers barge into House speaker's office in backlash against Musk
Reps. Judy Chu and Gwen Moore denounced DOGE's access to a vast government payments system.
www.politico.com
February 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
MORE BARGING
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When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
February 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
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“I didn’t fuck around. Why do I have to be part of the finding out?” - me, every day this month
January 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“I didn’t fuck around. Why do I have to be part of the finding out?” - me, every day this month
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Law professors pushing theories to end birthright citizenship are not acting in good faith. Their arguments are contrary to the Constitution, which isn’t ambiguous, & terrifying to millions. They can debate in the faculty lounge but in the wider world, we should not pretend this is a legitimate view
January 24, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Law professors pushing theories to end birthright citizenship are not acting in good faith. Their arguments are contrary to the Constitution, which isn’t ambiguous, & terrifying to millions. They can debate in the faculty lounge but in the wider world, we should not pretend this is a legitimate view