Amelia Cole
@amelia-cole.bsky.social
She/Her - Trans - Disabled former cook who spends most her time gaming
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please remember: part of why anti-ICE movements across the country are able to function as well as they are is because they are able to get the news out and get support via the internet
therefore, doing your part to pressure your reps to defend internet speech is one (of many) ways to help!
therefore, doing your part to pressure your reps to defend internet speech is one (of many) ways to help!
Please continue to contact your representatives and urge them to:
-oppose age verification laws
-rescind existing AV laws
-protect peoples rights to use VPNs
-protect section 230
-oppose age verification laws
-rescind existing AV laws
-protect peoples rights to use VPNs
-protect section 230
The failure of age-verification laws is now turning into a War on VPNs. The British government and a number of US states are now proposing that VPNs be banned entirely, or only accessible to those who have surrendered to facial scans, ID check and other identity verification.
February 1, 2026 at 9:25 PM
please remember: part of why anti-ICE movements across the country are able to function as well as they are is because they are able to get the news out and get support via the internet
therefore, doing your part to pressure your reps to defend internet speech is one (of many) ways to help!
therefore, doing your part to pressure your reps to defend internet speech is one (of many) ways to help!
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One of the most depressing things about trying to sound the alarm on the "Gender Critical" movement back when it was gaining traction, was that one of the main transphobic activists of the 2010s was a woman who had groomed a minor under her care, and everyone just stuffed their fingers in their ears
I’m not allowed to safely use a public bathroom because a literal island of pedophiles said trans people might be sketchy.
… and somehow that’s barely a sliver of the things that happened thanks to a literal island of pedophiles making stuff up.
… and somehow that’s barely a sliver of the things that happened thanks to a literal island of pedophiles making stuff up.
February 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM
One of the most depressing things about trying to sound the alarm on the "Gender Critical" movement back when it was gaining traction, was that one of the main transphobic activists of the 2010s was a woman who had groomed a minor under her care, and everyone just stuffed their fingers in their ears
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I’m not allowed to safely use a public bathroom because a literal island of pedophiles said trans people might be sketchy.
… and somehow that’s barely a sliver of the things that happened thanks to a literal island of pedophiles making stuff up.
… and somehow that’s barely a sliver of the things that happened thanks to a literal island of pedophiles making stuff up.
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I’m not allowed to safely use a public bathroom because a literal island of pedophiles said trans people might be sketchy.
… and somehow that’s barely a sliver of the things that happened thanks to a literal island of pedophiles making stuff up.
… and somehow that’s barely a sliver of the things that happened thanks to a literal island of pedophiles making stuff up.
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Can confirm. Nothing has changed on the ground. ICE still attacking people, kidnapping, all that stuff—and the city is still out protecting and helping neighbors
Absolutely surreal to continue to hear about drawdowns and lowered temperatures and things calming down in Minneapolis when, as far as I can tell, literally nothing has changed on the ground
January 31, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Can confirm. Nothing has changed on the ground. ICE still attacking people, kidnapping, all that stuff—and the city is still out protecting and helping neighbors
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If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
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4 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
4 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government
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A depressing catalogue of failures in the extremely shit AI skills courses the government went on telly to promote yesterday. Useless UI, constant corporate branding, abysmal privacy protection, and at least one bit of weird anti-climate messaging(?!) all to service your ability to lie on a CV.
I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
AI Skills Boost - AI Skills Hub
aiskillshub.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:41 AM
A depressing catalogue of failures in the extremely shit AI skills courses the government went on telly to promote yesterday. Useless UI, constant corporate branding, abysmal privacy protection, and at least one bit of weird anti-climate messaging(?!) all to service your ability to lie on a CV.
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When You Look At SnowBikeMike, What Do You Think Of? @snowbikemike.bsky.social @blessingjr.bsky.social @gameovergreggy.bsky.social @andycortez.cool @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM
When You Look At SnowBikeMike, What Do You Think Of? @snowbikemike.bsky.social @blessingjr.bsky.social @gameovergreggy.bsky.social @andycortez.cool @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social
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IT'S RELEASE DAY!
"Brown/Trans/Les", my second book of transfeminist essays, is out now---and so is the audiobook of "Trans/Rad/Fem", if you want to re-experience the original in a new format!
Itch: taliabhatt.itch.io/transradfem
Audible: www.audible.com/pd/Trans-Rad...
"Brown/Trans/Les", my second book of transfeminist essays, is out now---and so is the audiobook of "Trans/Rad/Fem", if you want to re-experience the original in a new format!
Itch: taliabhatt.itch.io/transradfem
Audible: www.audible.com/pd/Trans-Rad...
January 26, 2026 at 1:39 PM
IT'S RELEASE DAY!
"Brown/Trans/Les", my second book of transfeminist essays, is out now---and so is the audiobook of "Trans/Rad/Fem", if you want to re-experience the original in a new format!
Itch: taliabhatt.itch.io/transradfem
Audible: www.audible.com/pd/Trans-Rad...
"Brown/Trans/Les", my second book of transfeminist essays, is out now---and so is the audiobook of "Trans/Rad/Fem", if you want to re-experience the original in a new format!
Itch: taliabhatt.itch.io/transradfem
Audible: www.audible.com/pd/Trans-Rad...
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Please pay attention to what's happening in Minneapolis, Minnesota. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
Reposts are appreciated.
Reposts are appreciated.
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Please pay attention to what's happening in Minneapolis, Minnesota. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
Reposts are appreciated.
Reposts are appreciated.
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Resisting the might-makes-right order, in solidarity with the peoples of Palestine, Venezuela, Cuba and Greenland.
Boycott, divest from, or exclude from contracts these complicit US companies.
Boycott, divest from, or exclude from contracts these complicit US companies.
January 26, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Resisting the might-makes-right order, in solidarity with the peoples of Palestine, Venezuela, Cuba and Greenland.
Boycott, divest from, or exclude from contracts these complicit US companies.
Boycott, divest from, or exclude from contracts these complicit US companies.
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ICE has kidnapped another Indigenous person in Minneapolis. This is the fifth member of the Očhéthi Šakówinnto be taken this month.
Statement from Standing Rock:
Statement from Standing Rock:
January 25, 2026 at 9:03 PM
ICE has kidnapped another Indigenous person in Minneapolis. This is the fifth member of the Očhéthi Šakówinnto be taken this month.
Statement from Standing Rock:
Statement from Standing Rock:
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Our government's atrocities are bringing together Bears fans and Packers fans.
January 25, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Our government's atrocities are bringing together Bears fans and Packers fans.
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this photo. minneapolis. 💜
📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
January 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM
this photo. minneapolis. 💜
📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
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In light of today’s Xbox showcase: a reminder that the BDS boycott against Xbox and Microsoft products is still ongoing.
If you say you oppose Israel’s genocide of Palestinians, or oppose ICE here in the US, Microsoft is not a neutral company in either of these stories.
If you say you oppose Israel’s genocide of Palestinians, or oppose ICE here in the US, Microsoft is not a neutral company in either of these stories.
January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
In light of today’s Xbox showcase: a reminder that the BDS boycott against Xbox and Microsoft products is still ongoing.
If you say you oppose Israel’s genocide of Palestinians, or oppose ICE here in the US, Microsoft is not a neutral company in either of these stories.
If you say you oppose Israel’s genocide of Palestinians, or oppose ICE here in the US, Microsoft is not a neutral company in either of these stories.
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What’s going on at the porn platform ManyVids? Creators believe it’s falling into “AI psychosis”, making them fear for their livelihoods. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Full story by @samleecole.bsky.social and additional reporting @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social: www.404media.co/manyvids-por...
Full story by @samleecole.bsky.social and additional reporting @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social: www.404media.co/manyvids-por...
January 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
What’s going on at the porn platform ManyVids? Creators believe it’s falling into “AI psychosis”, making them fear for their livelihoods. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Full story by @samleecole.bsky.social and additional reporting @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social: www.404media.co/manyvids-por...
Full story by @samleecole.bsky.social and additional reporting @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social: www.404media.co/manyvids-por...
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I just thought everyone should see this
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I just thought everyone should see this
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Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
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it’s 2007.
a closeted trans girl in texas is booting up Mass Effect 1 and choosing to (obviously) play as FemShep.
she names her Emma Shepard.
it takes her 15 years from this point to come out. 💔
the reason i'm so passionate about helping trans kids today is so this never happens to anyone else.
a closeted trans girl in texas is booting up Mass Effect 1 and choosing to (obviously) play as FemShep.
she names her Emma Shepard.
it takes her 15 years from this point to come out. 💔
the reason i'm so passionate about helping trans kids today is so this never happens to anyone else.
January 21, 2026 at 8:06 PM
it’s 2007.
a closeted trans girl in texas is booting up Mass Effect 1 and choosing to (obviously) play as FemShep.
she names her Emma Shepard.
it takes her 15 years from this point to come out. 💔
the reason i'm so passionate about helping trans kids today is so this never happens to anyone else.
a closeted trans girl in texas is booting up Mass Effect 1 and choosing to (obviously) play as FemShep.
she names her Emma Shepard.
it takes her 15 years from this point to come out. 💔
the reason i'm so passionate about helping trans kids today is so this never happens to anyone else.
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The New World asked me to speak to some British trans women about what life has been like for them over the past few years - here's what they had to say, in their own words: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
January 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The New World asked me to speak to some British trans women about what life has been like for them over the past few years - here's what they had to say, in their own words: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
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jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
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Cleaning out old screenshots/photos and this on got me all over again
January 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Cleaning out old screenshots/photos and this on got me all over again
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Rest in power to Keith Porter who was murdered by an ICE agent in Los Angeles.
It’s terrible that his name is just now being circulated, but now that it is, continue to say his name.
It’s terrible that his name is just now being circulated, but now that it is, continue to say his name.
Advocates want legal action after man shot and killed by off-duty ICE agent in Northridge
Advocates argue that the off-duty ICE agent wasn't trained for the situation and should have called police and waited for them to arrive.
abc7.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Rest in power to Keith Porter who was murdered by an ICE agent in Los Angeles.
It’s terrible that his name is just now being circulated, but now that it is, continue to say his name.
It’s terrible that his name is just now being circulated, but now that it is, continue to say his name.
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If you haven't already, January is a good time to cancel your Xbox Game Pass in solidarity with Palestine. Read more about the boycott on our website and sign our pledge at nogamesforgenocide.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
If you haven't already, January is a good time to cancel your Xbox Game Pass in solidarity with Palestine. Read more about the boycott on our website and sign our pledge at nogamesforgenocide.com
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do you want to be a nasty bloodsucking VAMPIRE? ok yeah me too, wait one month
www.gamesradar.com/games/vampir...
www.gamesradar.com/games/vampir...
Vampire games were neglected in 2025, but their shunning only proves my point: this was the year of the underdog bloodsucker
Year in Review 2025 | Even Dracula needs a friend
www.gamesradar.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
do you want to be a nasty bloodsucking VAMPIRE? ok yeah me too, wait one month
www.gamesradar.com/games/vampir...
www.gamesradar.com/games/vampir...