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gatorgenny.bsky.social @gatorgenny.bsky.social · 16h

Basic queer safety in comics is not going near space. You'll never be heard from again...

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"Online Rent-a-Sage" Bret Devereaux @bretdevereaux.bsky.social · 1d

This week on the blog: More Peasants!

This week, we're modeling the full(ish) structure of women's labor in a pre-industrial peasant household, very roughly assessing the work required for textiles, farming, cooking, cleaning, childcare, etc.

Now with pie chart!

acoup.blog/2025/10/10/c...

Collections: Life, Work, Death and the Peasant, Part IVe: The No-Rest Of It

This is the fifth dish of the fourth course of our series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb, IVa, IVb, IVc, IVd) looking at the lives of pre-modern peasant farmers, who made up a majority of all of the humans who…

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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 7d

Bluesky deleted my post complaining about the CEO lol. I did not delete it myself! Full on Lowtaxing from Jay here.

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utopia deferred @utopia-defer.red · 7d

genuinely impossible to overstate what the secret police are doing. It is state hooliganism. It is gangsterism as policy. It is the jouissance of the original klan nightriders that followed the civil war. they terrorize minority communities while intentionally paralyzing local governments.

Skyflyer Channel 8 News @skyflyer82.bsky.social · 7d

Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls

Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.

www.cbsnews.com

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 9d

The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session.

Want to know why?

Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.

Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.

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Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 11d

Wizards of the Coast is hosting a Twitch stream to support Trans Lifeline, a hotline and non-profit organization offering direct support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

Tune in to twitch.tv/magic on Oct 4th at 10am PT to play games with us and support!

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12d

In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?

If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?

Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.

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Melinda Magpie 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇵🇸 Free Link, free Palestine @melindamagpie.bsky.social · 12d

Miss Major, one of the mothers of the trans liberation movement, has been in the hospital for 10 days with sepsis and a blood clot. She has looked out for us for generations, now it’s time to look out for her. Donate if you can: fundly.com/missmajor

An older Black femme, laying in a hospital bed. She's smiling and holding a pink, lavender and yellow dragon stuffie.

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 12d

Ok. So there's A LOT of misinformation about the government shutdown, the continuing resolution and gender-affirming care. There was one article in PinkNews that was VERY shoddy about what Trump said. So let's breakdown what's true and what's BS. 1/
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/t...

Trump threatens to shut down US government unless all trans health care is banned

The US government's looming shutdown hinges on anti-trans measures after Donald Trump refused to speak to Democrats unless they were passed.

www.thepinknews.com

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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 13d

In honor of Eric Adams dropping out, I'm now resharing my all-time favorite bit of Eric Adams content

for years, this thing was like my video from The Ring, where I had to get other people to watch it in order for me to stay alive

enjoy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk2W...

Sen. Eric Adams: Combating Gun Violence

YouTube video by New York Daily News

www.youtube.com

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Perry Bacon @perrybaconjr.bsky.social · 14d

"Democracy dies if prominent black writers don't frame their arguments around appeasing white voters in Wisconsin," or "Democracy dies unless liberal writers praise radical, hateful conservative activists" is the subtext. And it's worth thinking through who makes these kinds of arguments and why.

Perry Bacon @perrybaconjr.bsky.social · 14d

We are edging close to an argument that all left public figures need to think like political strategists first, constantly measuring the impact of their work on the Democratic Party's electoral prospects. We saw that frame used against racial justice protesters in 2020-22; Gaza protesters in 2024.

Perry Bacon @perrybaconjr.bsky.social · 14d

Everyone, as Coates acknowledges, thinks that politicians need to win more voters. Obama and Harris can't sound like Coates. Coates agrees! But Klein argues that political culture (so the writing of people like Coates) shapes politicians and hints Coates should be mindful of that.

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Dr. Damien P. Williams Wants A Better Sociotechnical Paradigm @wolvendamien.bsky.social · 14d

Call Gavin Newsom's office like you called ABC/Disney/Sinclair/Nexstar

South Bay Queer Solidarity @sbqsolidarity.bsky.social · 16d

A huge win for trans people in California: the state legislature passed five bills protecting our rights!

Now it's time to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign them. Contact him before October 12th: transfamilysos.org/action-neede...

#TransRights #TransYouth #TransCalifornia

Action Needed: Urge Governor Newsom to Sign Five Critical Trans Rights Bills

TransFamily Support Services is proud to co-sponsor five critical trans rights bills that have officially passed the California Legislature. This is a major victory—one made possible through a powerfu...

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gatorgenny.bsky.social @gatorgenny.bsky.social · 15d

... Is there a nonsexual reason to try?

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💀🧟‍♂️Kevin Church of the UNHOLY 🧟‍♂️💀 @beaucoupkevin.com · 16d

The most accurate recreation of DS9 I've seen.

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gatorgenny.bsky.social @gatorgenny.bsky.social · 17d

Leaking out his ears

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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 17d

NEW

WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.

This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it

www.wired.com/story/oral-h...

The Story of DOGE, as Told by Federal Workers

WIRED spoke with more than 200 federal workers in dozens of agencies to learn what happened as the Department of Government Efficiency tore through their offices.

www.wired.com

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 18d

If you were concerned about Kimmel, here's another for you…

Journalist Mario Guevara has been detained for 100+ days, ironically arrested as he reported on a "No Kings" protest.

The Trump-Vance admin just issued an order of final removal, to send him to El Salvador—where he fled from 21 years ago.

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Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Podcast @gonebabygone.bsky.social · 18d

Not covering trans issues like this is a choice, and one that could still be rectified at any time

David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 18d

After Trump's announcement about tylenol and autism, the NYT assembled a panel of experts, including an autistic person and a parent or an autistic person, to assess and debunk the claims.

It's a good model. I'd like to see them use it more often on more topics.

Opinion | ‘This May Be the Most Difficult Day in My Career’: Experts React to Trump’s Autism Remarks

www.nytimes.com

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Mekka Okereke @mekka.mekka-tech.com · 19d

I like Jimmy Kimmel. I really do. I have no issues with him.

I'm talking about something very different.

Kimmel was only suspended. But he's back now. Karen Attiah and all the other Black journalists are still fired.

Y'all do know how to fight, when you want to.

But you don't really want to. 🤷🏿‍♂️

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Alexis Vandom @vandomva.bsky.social · 18d

Madison Carstens, a transgender woman from Seattle, was attacked by six men in a transphobic hate crime on Sept 2. She suffered a ruptured eardrum - that may have permanently damaged her hearing - and a severe concussion that will keep her out of work for weeks or months.

Do your thing, fam. (1/2)

Donate to Help a Trans Survivor Heal After a Violent Hate Crime, organized by Madison Carstens

Hi, my name is Madison and I'm asking for your help to get thro… Madison Carstens needs your support for Help a Trans Survivor Heal After a Violent Hate Crime

www.gofundme.com

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Elizabeth Veldon @thatelizabeth.bsky.social · 20d

A fantastic article showing the antisemitism that informs anti-leftist rhetoric where ‘jew’ and ‘communist/ leftist’ are interchangeable

I also wonder if butler’s position as a prominent trans academic might be a second reason for this.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 20d

Judith Butler is being targeted by the US government. We must stand up | Joel Swanson

What is happening to Judith Butler – a Jewish intellectual – in the name of fighting ‘antisemitism’ is outrageous

www.theguardian.com

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Riley Black 🦕 🏳️‍⚧️ @restingdinoface.bsky.social · 20d

"'The harsh reality is that it tends to be trans people saving each other,' Angel says. 'If we could depend on cis people to protect us, then maybe we wouldn’t need to fundraise, or share each other’s mutual aid posts, or even do this interview.'"

You've Worn the “Protect the Dolls” Shirt. Here's How to Actually Live Up to the Slogan

“Give Money Directly to Doll.”

www.them.us

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · 28d

I would like to remind everyone that the #Nazi order to euthanize those with mental health issues (and other #disabilities ♿️) was called Aktion T4. This involuntary euthanasia killed 300K people by conservative estimate. Kilmeade is promoting Nazi killing protocol. Literally, he is saying we should.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 28d

'Fox & Friends' co-host Brian Kilmeade suggested euthanizing unhoused people with mental health issues who decline help, saying, “Just kill ‘em.” More:
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Fox Host Says to 'Just Kill 'Em' While Discussing Homeless People Who Decline Help

'Fox and Friends' co-host Brian Kilmeade suggested euthanizing unhoused people with mental health issues who decline help, saying, 'Just kill 'em.'

www.rollingstone.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 24d

What’s at stake here is free speech.

Across the board, we’ve seen the Trump administration use the power of government to go after anybody who’s criticized them — and in this case, Jimmy Kimmel.

We need to all stand up and speak out.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 24d

now is the time for every media personality to stand up and speak out, because what this shows is that nothing will save you

they’re coming for all of you, unless you’re a true believer your days are numbered and your bosses are eager to comply

do something you can be proud of on your way out

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