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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 20h

The only thing that’s shameful here is how proudly you lie. You shut down compassion, call it patriotism, and wonder why history books will treat you like a cautionary tale. 🙃

Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 20h

Bold talk for a guy whose cronies can’t even keep fentanyl out of their own campaign donations. Maybe start by raiding your donor list, Captain Narcoterror. 💅🏾

Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 20h

Good morning to you too, Ministry of Propaganda. ☀️ Maybe pour yourself a coffee and try basic humanity for once. It pairs nicely with facts.

Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 20h

Ah yes, the classic “blame others for the mess you made” play. Every autocrat’s favorite breakfast. 🍳 You break it, then whine that someone else won’t clean it up.

Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 20h

Bluesky was peaceful until you dragged your troll farm here.
Now it’s just bots high-fiving bots while pretending it’s public discourse, turning free speech into state-sponsored spam. 🙄🔥

Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 20h

Bluesky was one of the last clean corners of the internet.
But of course, you couldn’t resist dragging in your bots to poison it too, turning fresh air into smog. 🙄😏

Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 20h

This was one of the few online spaces that stayed non-toxic.
Now you’ve brought in your bot army, amplified your lies, and turned it into the same bad signal. 🙄😏

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

‘The loss of education is the loss of the future itself’: Gaza’s children and teachers on two years without school

With 97% of schools destroyed or damaged, 600,000 children have just begun their third year out of formal education. Three students and a teacher share their stories – and their hopes

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Judy Weston @westonjk.bsky.social · 2d

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 2d

South Korea: #NoKings! Thousands of people came to show support to the US democracy!

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 3d

💜 Spirit Day 2025 💜

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate, bills, & rhetoric—especially from Trump & MAGA—are fueling bullying & violence against queer youth.

These kids deserve safety, love, & hope.

We wear purple to say: You’re not alone.

#TransRightsAreHumanRights
#SpiritDay #Trans #Youth #LGBT #LGBTQ #Bullying

Digital graphic for Spirit Day 2025. A bold purple background with white text reading “STOP BULLYING & HATE LGBTQ+ YOUTH SPIRIT DAY OCTOBER 16.” Below the text is a large rainbow heart symbol representing LGBTQ+ pride and solidarity.

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 4d

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MoJoJuju @xoey1.bsky.social · 5d

He hates this Look of Himself..😂
Let's make millions of these and send them to everyone for No Kings Day...👍
The Kid is awesome....👍

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dbnewtondoors.bsky.social @dbnewtondoors.bsky.social · 6d

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 5d

It's International Pronouns Day!

Pronouns aren’t politics. It's about identity.

MAGA calls it “woke,” but they use pronouns every day.

Don’t give in to bullies.

Love yourself. Own your pronouns.

#InternationalPronounsDay 🏳️‍🌈 #Pronouns #LGBT #LGBTQ

Distressed black poster with bold white stencil text reading “PRONOUNS AREN’T POLITICS — THEY’RE RESPECT.” Surrounding the text are small sticker-style icons: rainbow pride flags, a transgender flag, and a raised brown fist emoji. At the bottom, the tagline reads “#InternationalPronounsDay 🏳️‍🌈.” The design has a gritty, activist, protest-poster aesthetic.

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 6d

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 7d

🌅 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY

Before borders. Before conquest. Before erasure.
There were storytellers, healers, warriors — and their roots still hold the earth together. ✊🏽

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #Decolonize #NativeVoices #TruthMatters #EndErasure #Indigenous #NativeAmerican

A solemn portrait of an Indigenous elder woman standing beside a young boy at sunrise. Both wear traditional garments in deep red and turquoise. Behind them, a softly blurred U.S. flag fades into the warm horizon. Text reads “INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY” at the top and “We were here before any borders & our roots will still be here when all is long gone.” at the bottom.

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 9d

Happy National Coming Out Day! Closets are for clothes. Today, we celebrate courage, love, and living life to the fullest. 🌈✨💕

#NationalComingOutDay #Pride
#OutAndProud #LGBT #LGBTQ

A vibrant illustration of a hand in a rainbow-striped sleeve tossing colorful confetti into the air. Bold rainbow-colored text above the hand reads “National Coming Out Day.” The mood is festive, joyful, and celebratory.

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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 9d

HAPPY NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 11d

💜 ONE WEEK UNTIL #SPIRITDAY! 💜

Go purple on October 16th to support LGBTQ youth and to take a stand against bullying. 💜

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MSNBC @msnbc.com · 12d

Gov. JB Pritzker advises Chicagoans to knows their rights and to film everything after President Trump deployed the Federal Guard to the city.

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 12d

Today is International Lesbian Day. Love between all women is real, beautiful, bold, and unstoppable. 🌸💖

#InternationalLesbianDay #LGBTQ

Two overlapping lipstick kiss marks—one red, one magenta—form a heart shape on a soft cream background. Below the kisses, bold purple text reads “INTERNATIONAL LESBIAN DAY.” The colors reflect the lesbian pride flag palette, symbolizing love, unity, and joy.

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 13d

🧠 Is Left-Wing Violence Really Rising? New @csis.org report says yes. Data says no:

Only 5 incidents — no deaths — yet it’s labeled a “30-year high.”

This is how truth is twisted for #politics.

Read here 👇
🔗 Substack: tinyurl.com/3a3yd4jb
🔗Medium: tinyurl.com/hurkxh8r

Abstract digital illustration of a red shadow figure and a blue human-shaped figure locked in a tug-of-war. The glowing rope between them represents truth being stretched. The red side’s darkness expands toward the blue, symbolizing political manipulation and propaganda overpowering honesty. Text on the image reads: “Is Left-Wing Violence Really Rising?”

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 14d

🧠 They mock “woke” while benefiting. From voting rights to cultural power, white conservatives owe everything to movements they now demonize.

In my new piece, learn about: Republican Comatose.

#Woke #RepublicanComatose

Read here ⬇️
📖 Substack: shorturl.at/Uytzw
📝 Medium: shorturl.at/Q8KaG

I’d Rather Be ‘Woke’ Than Asleep

They say “woke” like it’s a slur.

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 19d

October is LGBTQ+ History Month! 🌈

Honor the past. 👈🏽
Defend the present. 👇🏾
Shape the future. 👉🏽

#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#LGBT #LGBTQ

A retro 1970s-style poster with a vibrant orange-to-purple gradient background. At the center is a rainbow-colored disco ball with white starbursts around it. Large bold text reads: “Queer history has always been a dance between struggle and sparkle.” Below, in stylized block letters, it says: “LGBTQ History Month starts now. Let’s shine, not shrink.” The design uses neon-edged fonts and a cheerful disco aesthetic.

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Julian Sanjivan Aulerian @juliansanjivan.bsky.social · 20d

“Political enemies”? 🧐 No thanks. Trump can call them that, but journalists shouldn’t. Words matter. Democracy isn’t a Marvel movie. 🦸🏽‍♀️

#Media #Democracy #StopTheSpin #Trump

Read my latest rant ⬇️
tinyurl.com/yfaryf8b

Dear Media: Stop Calling Them Political Enemies

Every time I see a headline that says “Trump targets his political enemies”, my blood pressure spikes.

tinyurl.com

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