Jay
@jayarden.com
they/she, nonbinary/agender/gendermeh
Level 41 queer cryptid
Nerdy about many things
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Level 41 queer cryptid
Nerdy about many things
Pittsburgh: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ioidzp6tplzplctluzbws6tn/feed/aaaeeierkqhko
You gotta use alt text, babes.
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@jayarden.com
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My favorite Twitter prompt was "RT this with your home river," so reskeet this with your home river.
Mine is the Patuxent.
Mine is the Patuxent.
If you haven't, please take a few minutes and check out the quote responses on this one. There's something beautiful about the stories and photos people are sharing about their homes and the places that are special to them.
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We are going to win.
Normal people hate the fucking fascists.
Normal people hate the fucking fascists.
800 people at Whittier International Elementary right now to coordinate ICE resistance. EIGHT HUNDRED, at one little school.
Recall there are only 2,000 ICE agents in the entire metro. Puny!
Recall there are only 2,000 ICE agents in the entire metro. Puny!
January 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
We are going to win.
Normal people hate the fucking fascists.
Normal people hate the fucking fascists.
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BEING KIND TO PEOPLE AROUND YOU IS PEAK MASCULINITY.
January 14, 2026 at 7:14 PM
BEING KIND TO PEOPLE AROUND YOU IS PEAK MASCULINITY.
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An end to the male loneliness epidemic? Previously aimless and disaffected young men and boys are finding companionship by driving around together to tail the goon squads and warn their neighbors.
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
An end to the male loneliness epidemic? Previously aimless and disaffected young men and boys are finding companionship by driving around together to tail the goon squads and warn their neighbors.
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Hey Pittsburgh, in local advocacy, and an election year, it’d be great to tell our Senators and Reps in the PA Legislature they should cosponsor this legislation and see it pass.
Civil immigration arrests would be prohibited within 1,000 feet of state-owned or leased facilities absent a judicial order or warrant under a proposal being developed in the Pennsylvania Senate.
Pa. lawmaker moves to ban warrantless civil immigration arrests near state buildings
The measure would apply to ICE and a growing number of local law enforcement agencies under contract with the federal agency.
www.wesa.fm
January 15, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Hey Pittsburgh, in local advocacy, and an election year, it’d be great to tell our Senators and Reps in the PA Legislature they should cosponsor this legislation and see it pass.
Unfortunately that would require them to give a shit about their actual constituents.
“ICE is doing what ICE is designed to do” played over video of ICE engaging in acts of violence should be the wall to wall DNC media strategy right now
Mike Johnson comes out against additional guardrails on ICE as Democrats call for it.
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Unfortunately that would require them to give a shit about their actual constituents.
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You are never too old to develop new, weird kinks, and I just think that's beautiful.
January 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
You are never too old to develop new, weird kinks, and I just think that's beautiful.
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My husband was on the 2 train and a guy started braying about how Renee Good deserved to die and her "lesbian lover" did too. My husband got pissed and said, "You're absolutely disgusting." "Fuck you!" the guy said. "Fuck YOU!" my husband said. The guy left.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
January 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
My husband was on the 2 train and a guy started braying about how Renee Good deserved to die and her "lesbian lover" did too. My husband got pissed and said, "You're absolutely disgusting." "Fuck you!" the guy said. "Fuck YOU!" my husband said. The guy left.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
Applied and am being screened for a clinical trial for a new antidepressant and one of the questions they asked me today was when was the last time I felt like I had minimal depression symptoms.
January 15, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Applied and am being screened for a clinical trial for a new antidepressant and one of the questions they asked me today was when was the last time I felt like I had minimal depression symptoms.
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Something folks can do in the coming weeks is to organize Ice Watch Training in your communities. There's an excellent resource that can help you to do this: docs.google.com/document/d/1... - Get five people together in person or virtually and get skilled up together.
Toolkit: how we dealt with Border Patrol
In November 2025, Border Patrol announced it would be coming to Charlotte, North Carolina. We only had a few days’ notice. Just like in Chicago and Los Angeles, they weren’t coming to “keep the peace....
docs.google.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Something folks can do in the coming weeks is to organize Ice Watch Training in your communities. There's an excellent resource that can help you to do this: docs.google.com/document/d/1... - Get five people together in person or virtually and get skilled up together.
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If you need an attractive, affordable, AI-free book cover, I've got vet bills to pay! 👇
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Indigo Chick Designs - Premade Cover
Writer, artist, and editor Skyla Dawn Cameron worked behind the scenes in publishing for six years as a cover artist, editor, and art director. She went exclusively freelance in 2013, and approaches c...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:35 AM
If you need an attractive, affordable, AI-free book cover, I've got vet bills to pay! 👇
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TJ Sabula, my constituent & a UAW worker, has been suspended after Trump flipped HIM off and said "F*ck you" to him.
This is unacceptable. NEVER believe MAGA when they cry about the 1st amendment.
Since Trump can't fire me, I'll say it:
Donald Trump is a pedophile protector.
This is unacceptable. NEVER believe MAGA when they cry about the 1st amendment.
Since Trump can't fire me, I'll say it:
Donald Trump is a pedophile protector.
WATCH: Trump shows his middle finger and appears to say "fuck you" after Ford worker yells "pedophile protector" - TMZ
January 14, 2026 at 8:54 PM
TJ Sabula, my constituent & a UAW worker, has been suspended after Trump flipped HIM off and said "F*ck you" to him.
This is unacceptable. NEVER believe MAGA when they cry about the 1st amendment.
Since Trump can't fire me, I'll say it:
Donald Trump is a pedophile protector.
This is unacceptable. NEVER believe MAGA when they cry about the 1st amendment.
Since Trump can't fire me, I'll say it:
Donald Trump is a pedophile protector.
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How cool is that electric-blue throat patch on this Brandt’s Cormorant! Unreal.
#birds #nature #wildlife #photography
#birds #nature #wildlife #photography
January 14, 2026 at 3:36 PM
How cool is that electric-blue throat patch on this Brandt’s Cormorant! Unreal.
#birds #nature #wildlife #photography
#birds #nature #wildlife #photography
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We have an update on Charlie’s newfound love of printing.
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We have an update on Charlie’s newfound love of printing.
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As more protests form, more people will decide to show up in this manner for the first time
It’s important for everyone’s safety that new people learn about established practices before joining a protest - in part to inform the decision about where direct action falls within their risk profile
It’s important for everyone’s safety that new people learn about established practices before joining a protest - in part to inform the decision about where direct action falls within their risk profile
1/2 New to protesting? To the advice from NAACP.org I add
Eat a decent meal before you go
Drink water throughout
Wear comfortable shoes you can run in, double knot if laced
Someone offsite needs to know where you will be, your full legal name & DOB, emergency contacts in case of arrest or injury
Eat a decent meal before you go
Drink water throughout
Wear comfortable shoes you can run in, double knot if laced
Someone offsite needs to know where you will be, your full legal name & DOB, emergency contacts in case of arrest or injury
January 11, 2026 at 5:39 PM
As more protests form, more people will decide to show up in this manner for the first time
It’s important for everyone’s safety that new people learn about established practices before joining a protest - in part to inform the decision about where direct action falls within their risk profile
It’s important for everyone’s safety that new people learn about established practices before joining a protest - in part to inform the decision about where direct action falls within their risk profile
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Once again gender studies comes into play - most dangerous time for an abused spouse is when they are trying to leave.
Just guessing here, but I suspect the White House is pushing so hard for wars of conquest on multiple fronts because they see their support collapsing ahead of the midterms and worry they won't get another shot. An example of how tyrants become more dangerous as they get weaker, not less.
January 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Once again gender studies comes into play - most dangerous time for an abused spouse is when they are trying to leave.
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JUST IN: The new sheriff of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, confirmed this morning that he had withdrawn his county from ICE's 287(g) program.
The Democratic sheriff, Dan Ceisler, ran on this promise last fall in ousting a Republican incumbent.
The Democratic sheriff, Dan Ceisler, ran on this promise last fall in ousting a Republican incumbent.
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE
A populous swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
JUST IN: The new sheriff of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, confirmed this morning that he had withdrawn his county from ICE's 287(g) program.
The Democratic sheriff, Dan Ceisler, ran on this promise last fall in ousting a Republican incumbent.
The Democratic sheriff, Dan Ceisler, ran on this promise last fall in ousting a Republican incumbent.
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Wednesday is TRANSPHOBES ARE TRASH DAY!
Congratulations to those who celebrate this wonderful day.
Also, every other day is also Transphobes are Trash Day, I forgot to mention that.
Congratulations to those who celebrate this wonderful day.
Also, every other day is also Transphobes are Trash Day, I forgot to mention that.
January 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Wednesday is TRANSPHOBES ARE TRASH DAY!
Congratulations to those who celebrate this wonderful day.
Also, every other day is also Transphobes are Trash Day, I forgot to mention that.
Congratulations to those who celebrate this wonderful day.
Also, every other day is also Transphobes are Trash Day, I forgot to mention that.
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This Ain’t A Scene From An Italian Restaurant It’s An Arms Race
January 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This Ain’t A Scene From An Italian Restaurant It’s An Arms Race
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STATE BIG GIRL OF MARYLAND!!!!!!!
Megatron the classroom Diamondback Terrapin has grown big enough to eat the big girl food pellets. Sure the pellet looks too big for her, but she is undaunted.
January 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM
STATE BIG GIRL OF MARYLAND!!!!!!!
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You love to see it www.out.com/gay-athletes...
January 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM
You love to see it www.out.com/gay-athletes...
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Mo Ba is a Detroit high school student who arrived in the U.S. from Senegal in Jan. 2024 as a minor and is seeking asylum.
He needs $10,000 for his bond by this Friday, January 16th. He's already been in detention for 40 Days!
Mo's fund has only $420 of the $10,000. Please kick in what you can. 🙏🏼
He needs $10,000 for his bond by this Friday, January 16th. He's already been in detention for 40 Days!
Mo's fund has only $420 of the $10,000. Please kick in what you can. 🙏🏼
Please contribute if you can to get this Senegalese student snatched by ICE home ASAP www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Donate to Mor Ba
19-year-old Detroit student currently in ICE custody.Mo Ba is a student at Western International High School on Detroit’s west side. He arrived in the U.S. from Senegal in January 2024 as a minor and ...
www.zeffy.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Mo Ba is a Detroit high school student who arrived in the U.S. from Senegal in Jan. 2024 as a minor and is seeking asylum.
He needs $10,000 for his bond by this Friday, January 16th. He's already been in detention for 40 Days!
Mo's fund has only $420 of the $10,000. Please kick in what you can. 🙏🏼
He needs $10,000 for his bond by this Friday, January 16th. He's already been in detention for 40 Days!
Mo's fund has only $420 of the $10,000. Please kick in what you can. 🙏🏼
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If your grant on substance use or mental health was just canceled, please get in touch!
Signal: melodyschreiber.06
Email: [email protected]
Signal: melodyschreiber.06
Email: [email protected]
January 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
If your grant on substance use or mental health was just canceled, please get in touch!
Signal: melodyschreiber.06
Email: [email protected]
Signal: melodyschreiber.06
Email: [email protected]
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Thank you for the admission, time to abolish it.
Mike Johnson: "ICE is doing what ICE is designed to do"
Mike Johnson comes out against additional guardrails on ICE as Democrats call for it.
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
January 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Thank you for the admission, time to abolish it.
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WASHINGTON — With the support of nearly 70 colleagues, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) on Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
Democrats Unveil 3 Articles Of Impeachment Against Kristi Noem
"Secretary Noem, you have violated your oath of office and there will be consequences," said Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.).
www.huffpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
WASHINGTON — With the support of nearly 70 colleagues, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) on Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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"Researchers have found that female dolphins have evolved clitorises to feel pleasure, which may explain why they have lots of lesbian sex."
Study: Dolphins Have Lots of Lesbian Sex Due to Evolved Clitorises
<p>"These are things that are critically important for us to understand evolutionarily. They may actually have something to teach us about our own sexuality."</p>
www.advocate.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:18 PM
"Researchers have found that female dolphins have evolved clitorises to feel pleasure, which may explain why they have lots of lesbian sex."