Jennifer Parsons (she/her. Cry more, fash.)
@parsonsjm.bsky.social
Actual librarian. Misanthrope in theory. When not getting paid: parent, queer lady, belly dancer, witch, Pagan, fatty, spare cat fur repository, and other things that trigger fash.
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seeing a lot of of "technically it's ephebophilia" so i remind you that sexology is a pseudoscience akin to evopsych or phrenology. the "science" of "male chronophilias" from which this distinction is derived, is total nonsense. it's a pseudoscientific medicalized naturalization of *SOCIAL* violence
November 14, 2025 at 1:51 AM
seeing a lot of of "technically it's ephebophilia" so i remind you that sexology is a pseudoscience akin to evopsych or phrenology. the "science" of "male chronophilias" from which this distinction is derived, is total nonsense. it's a pseudoscientific medicalized naturalization of *SOCIAL* violence
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Buuuuuuut, Bill Clinton…
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
November 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Buuuuuuut, Bill Clinton…
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
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Things people tell me. Seriously:
"My kid couldn't get that job because they only hire immigrants"
"My kid didn't get into her program because she's white."
"I can't find a home because all the immigrants took them."
Oh fuck off, all of you.
"My kid couldn't get that job because they only hire immigrants"
"My kid didn't get into her program because she's white."
"I can't find a home because all the immigrants took them."
Oh fuck off, all of you.
November 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Things people tell me. Seriously:
"My kid couldn't get that job because they only hire immigrants"
"My kid didn't get into her program because she's white."
"I can't find a home because all the immigrants took them."
Oh fuck off, all of you.
"My kid couldn't get that job because they only hire immigrants"
"My kid didn't get into her program because she's white."
"I can't find a home because all the immigrants took them."
Oh fuck off, all of you.
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The U.S. hit “mute notifications” on its own disease surveillance.
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The U.S. hit “mute notifications” on its own disease surveillance.
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The truth is, poverty is an unforgivable crime. My child is dying before my eyes because of poverty
If I had enough money,I could have saved his life
I see the world saving the lives of animals while my child, who is supposed to be human, will die without anyone saving his life tinyurl.com/4nd9ed2j
If I had enough money,I could have saved his life
I see the world saving the lives of animals while my child, who is supposed to be human, will die without anyone saving his life tinyurl.com/4nd9ed2j
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The truth is, poverty is an unforgivable crime. My child is dying before my eyes because of poverty
If I had enough money,I could have saved his life
I see the world saving the lives of animals while my child, who is supposed to be human, will die without anyone saving his life tinyurl.com/4nd9ed2j
If I had enough money,I could have saved his life
I see the world saving the lives of animals while my child, who is supposed to be human, will die without anyone saving his life tinyurl.com/4nd9ed2j
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Does anyone have examples of libraries—public of any sort—that has implemented four day work weeks and/or flexible remote scheduling in the last few years?
November 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Does anyone have examples of libraries—public of any sort—that has implemented four day work weeks and/or flexible remote scheduling in the last few years?
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NYT EDITORIAL DESK
"did you do that Nuzzi profile?"
"sure did, boss, real fuckin sexy, just like you liked"
"you're correct, i did ask for that, now time to search for my name in the epstein emails"
"did you do that Nuzzi profile?"
"sure did, boss, real fuckin sexy, just like you liked"
"you're correct, i did ask for that, now time to search for my name in the epstein emails"
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NYT EDITORIAL DESK
"did you do that Nuzzi profile?"
"sure did, boss, real fuckin sexy, just like you liked"
"you're correct, i did ask for that, now time to search for my name in the epstein emails"
"did you do that Nuzzi profile?"
"sure did, boss, real fuckin sexy, just like you liked"
"you're correct, i did ask for that, now time to search for my name in the epstein emails"
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This is State Senator and President Pro-Tem of the Missouri Senate, Cindy O’Laughlin.
They don’t care. They never did. They like conspiracy theories because it makes them feel like they know more than other people, but they are in a cult. If their cult, leader is implicated, they disengage.
They don’t care. They never did. They like conspiracy theories because it makes them feel like they know more than other people, but they are in a cult. If their cult, leader is implicated, they disengage.
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This is State Senator and President Pro-Tem of the Missouri Senate, Cindy O’Laughlin.
They don’t care. They never did. They like conspiracy theories because it makes them feel like they know more than other people, but they are in a cult. If their cult, leader is implicated, they disengage.
They don’t care. They never did. They like conspiracy theories because it makes them feel like they know more than other people, but they are in a cult. If their cult, leader is implicated, they disengage.
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Remarkable. Seems pretty clear that someone wanted to make an example of him.
at one point, i watched a cook county sheriff’s officer (who appears to be in charge) point out a priest in the crowd.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Remarkable. Seems pretty clear that someone wanted to make an example of him.
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Indianapolis Public Schools saw an increase in standardized test scores in reading. Why? They cite a collaboration with the public library and opening access to materials in the collection to students.
Flies in the face of everything the book banners claim.
www.wishtv.com/news/educati...
Flies in the face of everything the book banners claim.
www.wishtv.com/news/educati...
IPS says students' reading scores on standardized test rise with library link
Indianapolis Public Schools celebrates a boost in reading proficiency, thanks to collaboration with Indianapolis Public Library.
www.wishtv.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Indianapolis Public Schools saw an increase in standardized test scores in reading. Why? They cite a collaboration with the public library and opening access to materials in the collection to students.
Flies in the face of everything the book banners claim.
www.wishtv.com/news/educati...
Flies in the face of everything the book banners claim.
www.wishtv.com/news/educati...
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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If you are mad for even a second about what gender, gender presentation, or genitals another person has, you are a weirdo pervert freak
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
If you are mad for even a second about what gender, gender presentation, or genitals another person has, you are a weirdo pervert freak
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patton oswalt has been suspended from bluesky for saying that megyn kelly should be fed to a woodchipper for justifying the sexual abuse of minors
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
patton oswalt has been suspended from bluesky for saying that megyn kelly should be fed to a woodchipper for justifying the sexual abuse of minors
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Anyone who’s ever used emergency contraception or gains peace of mind by even having it on hand owes Dr Camp a debt of gratitude. What a force.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
Sharon Camp, Mother of the ‘Plan B’ Contraceptive Pill, Dies at 81
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Anyone who’s ever used emergency contraception or gains peace of mind by even having it on hand owes Dr Camp a debt of gratitude. What a force.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
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The October jobs report is so bad the Trump administration won't even release it.
This is what happens when you make a guy who bankrupted multiple casinos the president.
This is what happens when you make a guy who bankrupted multiple casinos the president.
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The October jobs report is so bad the Trump administration won't even release it.
This is what happens when you make a guy who bankrupted multiple casinos the president.
This is what happens when you make a guy who bankrupted multiple casinos the president.
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Obvs he's lying, but it seems like the followup question should be
"If these people buying homes are here illegally, then can we assume they were obtaining mortgages and loans illegally and will you hold the banking industry accountable for their part in this?"
Then watch the lie disappear
"If these people buying homes are here illegally, then can we assume they were obtaining mortgages and loans illegally and will you hold the banking industry accountable for their part in this?"
Then watch the lie disappear
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Obvs he's lying, but it seems like the followup question should be
"If these people buying homes are here illegally, then can we assume they were obtaining mortgages and loans illegally and will you hold the banking industry accountable for their part in this?"
Then watch the lie disappear
"If these people buying homes are here illegally, then can we assume they were obtaining mortgages and loans illegally and will you hold the banking industry accountable for their part in this?"
Then watch the lie disappear
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What if what we KNEW WE FUCKING KNEW IN TWENTY SEVENTY WHEN WOMEN STOOD UP AND BEEN TAKEN SERIOUSLY
AND HANDLED TRUTHFULLY
WHAT IF BLACK LIVES HAD MATTERED FOR LONGER THAN GUILT
WHAT COULD WE HAVE DONE
AND HANDLED TRUTHFULLY
WHAT IF BLACK LIVES HAD MATTERED FOR LONGER THAN GUILT
WHAT COULD WE HAVE DONE
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
What if what we KNEW WE FUCKING KNEW IN TWENTY SEVENTY WHEN WOMEN STOOD UP AND BEEN TAKEN SERIOUSLY
AND HANDLED TRUTHFULLY
WHAT IF BLACK LIVES HAD MATTERED FOR LONGER THAN GUILT
WHAT COULD WE HAVE DONE
AND HANDLED TRUTHFULLY
WHAT IF BLACK LIVES HAD MATTERED FOR LONGER THAN GUILT
WHAT COULD WE HAVE DONE
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I have come to the conclusion that nostalgia is a poison.
Like some poisons, it may have uses in small doses when carefully titrated, but when taken unfiltered and unmeasured it corrodes.
Like some poisons, it may have uses in small doses when carefully titrated, but when taken unfiltered and unmeasured it corrodes.
"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I have come to the conclusion that nostalgia is a poison.
Like some poisons, it may have uses in small doses when carefully titrated, but when taken unfiltered and unmeasured it corrodes.
Like some poisons, it may have uses in small doses when carefully titrated, but when taken unfiltered and unmeasured it corrodes.
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8 years of "What is a woman?" and now it turns out that the comeback was "define a child"
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
8 years of "What is a woman?" and now it turns out that the comeback was "define a child"
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I think people are missing the point with this Epstein thing.
The question is not did he have sex with underaged girls. He did.
The question is not did he have illegal financial transactions with Epstein. He did.
The question is not did he serve as an asset and agent of Putin. He did.
The question is not did he have sex with underaged girls. He did.
The question is not did he have illegal financial transactions with Epstein. He did.
The question is not did he serve as an asset and agent of Putin. He did.
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I think people are missing the point with this Epstein thing.
The question is not did he have sex with underaged girls. He did.
The question is not did he have illegal financial transactions with Epstein. He did.
The question is not did he serve as an asset and agent of Putin. He did.
The question is not did he have sex with underaged girls. He did.
The question is not did he have illegal financial transactions with Epstein. He did.
The question is not did he serve as an asset and agent of Putin. He did.
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This is super bad for US citizens, especially on the left of the spectrum. Gives this authoritarian administration potentially the power to surveil & go after US citizens on spurious "funding of FTO" grounds. This whole antifa boogeyman is being fully weaponized. So dangerous.
My NSPM-7 coverage has for weeks been met with smug assurances that there's no law for domestic terrorism. Well, the Trump admin just designated Antifa groups as Foreign Terror Orgs - for which there is a law:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
Trump Escalates War on Leftists With Antifa Foreign Terror Label
Move cites NSPM-7, saying four European Antifa groups espoused "anti-Christianity," "anti-capitalism," and "anti-Americanism"
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
This is super bad for US citizens, especially on the left of the spectrum. Gives this authoritarian administration potentially the power to surveil & go after US citizens on spurious "funding of FTO" grounds. This whole antifa boogeyman is being fully weaponized. So dangerous.
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Oh my god.
November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Oh my god.
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If Trump and his buddies were innocent, they would have published the Epstein files for the world to see so Trump could attack Dems over a hoax nothing-burger. They did the opposite, and that tells you there's something they're hiding, and it's huge.
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
If Trump and his buddies were innocent, they would have published the Epstein files for the world to see so Trump could attack Dems over a hoax nothing-burger. They did the opposite, and that tells you there's something they're hiding, and it's huge.
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How many of Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons have since committed serious crimes? Gotta be close to a dozen now.
Attacking a federal district judge as an “activist” for issuing a lawful ruling is an assault on judicial independence. A democracy cannot function when executive agencies denigrate judges for doing their jobs.
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 AM
How many of Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons have since committed serious crimes? Gotta be close to a dozen now.