Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

SpeakOut

@tcopes.bsky.social

650 followers 360 following 79 posts

Outspoken proud feminist & member of LGBTQ+ community | Artist, plant lover & crazy cat lady | Beer & bourbon enthusiast | Movie buff and flaming liberal | Purveyor of snarky liberal t-shirts @ speakoutshirts.com 💙🌈🐾🍻🎬🥃

Posts Replies Media Videos

SpeakOut

@tcopes.bsky.social

🌈 Get your Pride merch now before it’s too late! Jk. 😃At Speak Out Shirts, we celebrate being queer all year! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

This God Save the Queens tee is a fierce, punk-rock tribute to the bold, the beautiful, and the absolutely unbothered. Inspired by the Sex P!stols’ iconic anthem, this design swaps out dusty monarchs for the real royalty—drag queens—who reign with charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. A shirt even Sid V would have loved!

This shirt is more than just a statement—it's a declaration of values. In a world where division and cruelty seem louder than ever, it boldly stands for compassion, inclusivity, and the unwavering belief that everyone deserves to feel safe and seen. Whether you’re wearing it to a protest, a school event, or just around the neighborhood, it tells the world that your space—your home, your heart, your community—is a place where hate has no room to grow.

Rooted in kindness and fueled by courage, this design invites others to stand up, speak out, and build a better, more loving world—one act of resistance at a time.

I Take My Whiskey Straight (But My Friends Can Go Either Way)
Neat pour. Fluid friends. Zero judgment.

This shirt is for the bold sippers and open hearts. Whether you like your whiskey unbothered and undiluted—or your friendships fabulously fluid—this design serves up a smooth mix of humor and pride. Perfect for LGBTQ+ allies, queer folks with a taste for sass, or anyone who knows that life (and love) isn’t always straight.

Witty, warm, and just a little bit wild—wear it to the bar, the barbecue, or the next drag brunch. Because love is love, whiskey is whiskey, and we’ll toast to both.

Proud Dad
Real strength is showing up, speaking out, and loving without conditions. This shirt is for every dad who supports their LGBTQ+ kid with fierce pride and open arms. From pride parades to backyard barbecues, wear it to let the world know: you stand for love, acceptance, and the kind of fatherhood that truly makes a difference.

This classic unisex jersey short sleeve tee fits like a well-loved favorite. Soft cotton and quality print make users fall in love with it over and over again. These t-shirts have-ribbed knit collars to bolster shaping. The shoulders are tapered for a better fit over time. Dual side seams hold the garment's shape for longer.

May 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM

SpeakOut

@tcopes.bsky.social

BREAKING SNACK ATTACK
Because every time that orange clown opens his mouth, a bunch of fascist Flamin’ Hot air comes out.�
👎 Zero flavor�
👎 Zero facts�
🔥 100% asshole
Visit speakoutshirts.com/collections/...
#CheetoStupido #FlaminAsshole #SnackOnThat #NoMoreOrangeDust #SpeakOut #WearYourRage #FDT

April 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM

SpeakOut

@tcopes.bsky.social

To everyone marching tomorrow: be safe, be loud, and know you’re not alone. Every voice raised, every step taken matters.

We see you. We stand with you. And we will persist.

#FreeSpeechIsNotACrime #SayGay #SilenceEqualsViolence #WeThePeople #MarchOn #Solidarity #Persist #SpeakOutShirts

April 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM

SpeakOut

@tcopes.bsky.social

Happy International Women’s Day!

March 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM

SpeakOut

@tcopes.bsky.social

#FAFO

March 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM

SpeakOut

@tcopes.bsky.social

@lukelukeluke.bsky.social I am just a beginner and this is a kit I got for Christmas, but I was looking for someone to share this with! 😃 My first harvest! #GoldenOyster

February 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM

SpeakOut

@tcopes.bsky.social

Spread far & wide!

February 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM

SpeakOut

@tcopes.bsky.social

Trump's executive order to stop federal grant funding—trillions of dollars of taxpayer money—is a 5-alarm fire for our government and for millions of Americans’ lives.

Call your representatives and urge them to fight back. Script attached. Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121.

Please share!