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Devan Lalas

Devan Lalas

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Writer & therapist-in-training. Former higher-ed pro, gay dog dad. Author of A Pretty Quickie Skinny Iggy 🐶 linktr.ee/devanlalas

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Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · 22d

They keep America safe… and still aren’t being paid. 👀

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · 22d

They keep America safe… and still aren’t being paid. 👀

#RepublicanShutdown #EndTheShutdown

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · 22d

Meanwhile, the REPUBLICAN-driven shutdown punishes the very people who keep America safe and moving:
FAA, TSA, DHS, DoD, DOJ, FBI, DEA, ATF, VA, CDC, HHS, FEMA, NOAA, USCG, USSS, Treasury, DOT, ICE, IRS, DOE, EPA, DLA, CIA, NSA, DIA, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · 22d

If I were an Air Traffic Controller ✈️, I’d walk off the job… today.

You can’t ask people in one of the world’s most stressful jobs to keep planes in the air without knowing when—or if—they’ll be paid 💸.
That’s not work — that’s indentured servitude ❌.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · 22d

They keep America safe… and still aren’t being paid. 👀

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · 22d

WH: The President is going to Walter Reed for a visit.

He had his annual visit in April.

So now this is his ”semi-annual” visit.

Sure, Jan.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · 23d

The Supreme Court’s conversion therapy case could roll back protections for LGBTQ+ youth and undermine therapy ethics.

I wrote about what’s at stake — and why affirming care matters.

You Can’t Pray the Therapist’s Ethics Away

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You Can’t Pray the Therapist’s Ethics Away

The Ethical Crisis — and the Harm — Behind “Conversion” Practices

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Feb 6

NCAA this will not age well. Just because it’s the easier thing doesn’t mean it’s the right thing. There are times when uniformity matters. This is not the time my love.

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NCAA changes transgender policy to limit women’s competition to athletes assigned female at birth | CNN

The NCAA changed its participation policy for transgender athletes on Thursday, limiting competition in women’s sports to athletes assigned female at birth only.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Look RIGHT. Then left, when crossing.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Yes, Terri Irwin is the owner of Australia Zoo / Director but wait for it... Bindi Irwin is Australia Zoo's CEO.

a man with a beard is wearing a suit and tie and looking at something .

ALT: a man with a beard is wearing a suit and tie and looking at something .

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Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

It is NOT always hot (or sunny) in Sydney.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Big W is like Walmart

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Aus Kmart = USA TARGET. Aus Target DOES NOT (I repeat) DOES NOT equal USA target. 🎯

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Be mindful however, all the trolleys move like a car in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

a young boy is driving a red toy car down the street .

ALT: a young boy is driving a red toy car down the street .

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Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Trolleys (i.e., shopping carts) have escalators in shops (the ramps are flat and the wheels on the trolleys are magnetic. Most shops are in mall-like complexes - where you push the trolley through the mall.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Non-imported groceries are reasonably priced. I was shocked at how affordable avocados are. DO NOT BUY Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Swim in-between the flags!!! On the beach the lifeguards (which Aus has it's own national lifeguard service [ALS]) will direct you where you can swim. Also helpful for not getting hit by a surfboard.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Most shops close at 5 or 6 p. Convenience is not priority here.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Aerosol bottle size limitations do not exist for domestic flights. But bag weight limits for carryons - DO.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Speaking of Maccas! McCafés were founded in Melbourne. Little fun fact I suppose.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Maccas! That’s right it’s not McDs. It’s not McDonalds. It’s legit Maccas! Like the app, the website, the branding. Maccas.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Lots of Australian Sheppards. Which makes sense. But they must be hot with that hair.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

MURDER BIRDS! 🦅
Nights and mornings. Some of the birds like to make MURDEROUS noises when roosting.

Devan Lalas @devanlalas.bsky.social · Jan 8

Taking my thoughts to the sky. Australian observations. A thread. Follow along as I discover and explore my new home. #Australia #AussieLife #ExPat #GoodLuckAmerica