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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 3h

In 1994, for Stonewall 25 (the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall Riot), Gilbert Baker sewed a 1-mile-long pride flag to break the world record for longest flag! He later went on to break his own record. #QHM25 #PrideSky #QueerHistory

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 12h

Probably why Hoopla’s not working too. I had to listen to a CD this morning /j (but I really wanna finish my audiobook)

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 1d

Adah Issacs Menken was a writer & actress who is best known for performing a male role in 'Mazeppa', riding a horse topless across the stage. She wrote her intimate relationships with women. She also presented more masculinely, wearing men's clothes, having short hair, & smoking #QHM25 #TheatreSky

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 2d

In 1791, during the French Revolution, homosexuality was decriminalized when the anti-Sodomy laws were removed from the French Penal Code. Homosexuality was not explicitly outlawed, but was still repressed indirectly by other laws, the last of which were repealed in the 1960s. #QHM25 #HistorySky

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 3d

The Queen James Bible, also called the 'Gay Bible' is a version of the King James Bible that has been rewritten to rework the parts that are often interpreted as homophobic. The intent to is to produce a translation/interpretation that is less ambiguous and homophobic. #QHM25 #GayBible #QueerHistory

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 4d

Have you ever checked out @chuckwendig.bsky.social’s apple reviews?

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 4d

King James I of England/VI of Scotland (of Bible-rewriting fame) had many romantic & sexual relationships with men, and often gave his favorite companions titles and land, much to the consternation of his court. #QHM25 #HistorySky #BibleSky

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 5d

I made friends with a coworker because they had this bumper stock on their car.

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macnult @macnult.com · 5d

feeling feral but actually feral not "i'm annoying and won't shut up about espresso martinis" feral

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Josiah Hawthorne @josiahhawthorne.bsky.social · 5d

At a local No Kings rally near Innsmouth, Massachusetts, *every* protester showed up in an inflatable frog costume.

They must be from a different supplier than the Portland frog's costume, though. Bystanders describe the costumes as more like fish-frogs, "batrachian," with an odd, loping gait.

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 5d

Hans Christian Anderson, the author of stories like 'The Little Mermaid', and 'The Snow Queen', struggled with his sexuality his entire life, and based on his journal entries, he was most likely queer, possibly bisexual. #QHM25 #BookSky

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 6d

The Hanky Code, invented in the mid-1800s, communicates a rainbow of sexual preferences. Color & position indicate the wearer's desires, & what role they prefer. Created by prospectors in mining camps (where there were few women), it labeled dancers as leader or follower. #QHM25 #HankyCode #KinkSky

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 6d

The red necktie was a coded symbol gay men used to identify each other in the early 1900s in New York City & surrounding areas. The painting 'The Fleet's In!' by Paul Cadmus features a subject wearing a red necktie & was subject to censorship in the 30s. #QHM25 #FashionSky #QueerHistory

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 8d

The term 'urning' or 'uranian' used to refer to homosexuality was coined by Karl Heinrich Ulrichs in the 1800s. He was inspired by a form of Aphrodite; Aphrodite Urania, a more celestial version of the goddess, born of Uranus & the sea without a female parent. #QHM25 #GreekSky #QueerHistory

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 9d

In the 1960s the concept of 'coming out' began being politicized /utilized as an activist action in order to show society at large that queer individuals were a part of every community and were real people worthy of respect. #QHM25 #ComingOutDay

Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 10d

The Mattachine society was a clandestine group, founded in 1950, that was one of the early societies dedicated to the civil liberties of gay men. It was founded by Harry Hay, & was a place for isolated gay men to socialize, as well as organize protests and other activist work. #QHM #QueerHistory

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 11d

My choice for the Nobel Peace Prize this year:

Chef José Andrés and the World Central Kitchen.

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 11d

I keep saying. ‘We need to decorate’ and it just keeps not happening

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 11d

After a nearly fatal illness in 1776 Jemima Wilkinson, announced that she had actually died and the genderless soul of Public Universal Friend had taken up the body under orders of God. The Friend continued to preach Quaker beliefs until at least the 1800s. #QHM25 #HistorySky #WeHaveAlwaysExisted

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 17d

I'm so excited to announce that I'll be vending at OUTFest on the 11th for National Coming Out Day! If you're in Pittsburgh, be sure to stop by and say hello!

A flyer advertising for OUTFest. The event is happening on October 11, from 3 PM - 8 PM on the Hazelwood Green. The festivities will include a clothing swap, LGBTQIA+ Vendors, Live Performances, Vogue Competition, Food and Drinks

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 11d

I’m the head cook of the ‘soup for my family’ division. We make soup for all the antifas after they’re done destroying cities. You know how America runs on Dunkin? Antifa runs on soup!

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 11d

They’re fantastic! They ask about who you’re shopping for, age, reading level, interests, etc & pull books for you if you need suggestions. I also asked once for recommendations when buying books that would be horizon-broadening for kiddos with conservative parents, and they nailed it!

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 11d

Pittsburgh Center For Creative Reuse! Basically a big thrift store for anything & everything crafty. They have gift cards & an online store. But I think putting together a craft supply kit for someone could be really sweet! There are stores like this all over the US if you're not in PGH.
pccr.org

Pittsburgh Center For Creative Reuse | Sustainable Arts & Crafts Supplies

REGULAR SHOP HOURS We are open to the public every day of the week 11 AM - 5 PM. No appointment necessary. Masks are required for everyone regardless of vaccination status. (No gators or face shields,...

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 11d

Stories Like Me: PGH-based diversity and inclusion-focused bookstore with books for kiddos from birth through to young adulthood. I always try to get gifts for my niblings from them! The staff are super friendly and very helpful! storieslikeme.com (you can also support them on bookshop.org)

Children's Bookstore in Pittsburgh, PA | Stories Like Me

Stories Like Me is a children's bookstore based in Pittsburgh, PA! Board books to young adult reading, we host a diverse book collection that allows children to see themselves in the images and storie...

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Noah Griggs, they/them, Stet Studio @stetstudio.bsky.social · 11d

I'm in charge of the 'soup for my family' division! (we make soup!)

alix e. harrow @alixeharrow.bsky.social · 11d

okay everybody call dibs on your antifa title now, so we don't have any repeats! for example i am the secretary of the sister of the Duke of Antifa

Schrödinger's Sneetch Belly @rtodkelly.bsky.social · 12d

"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa"

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