Softail
@black-softail.net
Gay Scooter Trash, Recovering Geek. Splitting time between San Francisco and Port Angeles and riding in California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia mostly but not only
#elbowsup
#elbowsup
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Today is World AIDS Day, a day that reminds me of the decades-long fight for dignity, science, and compassion. We’ve come so far because activists, researchers, and communities refused to be ignored.
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Today is World AIDS Day, a day that reminds me of the decades-long fight for dignity, science, and compassion. We’ve come so far because activists, researchers, and communities refused to be ignored.
strong floors but no roof
November 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
strong floors but no roof
The whole felching thing is getting out of hand
Remember that the real Macy’s Parade action doesn’t begin until the sun goes down
November 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The whole felching thing is getting out of hand
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fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
We are ruled by monsters
The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
November 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
We are ruled by monsters
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The President wants to use the military to crack down on Americans who are exercising their 1st Amendment rights to oppose him. I can’t think of a better reason to insist on exercising those rights.
October 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The President wants to use the military to crack down on Americans who are exercising their 1st Amendment rights to oppose him. I can’t think of a better reason to insist on exercising those rights.
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My lifelong interest in keeping up with current affairs is at war with my desire not to sink into despondency or explode in rage.
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
My lifelong interest in keeping up with current affairs is at war with my desire not to sink into despondency or explode in rage.
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This is the first day in forever that my feed was full of joy and wit instead of an unspeakable new horror every three hours.
October 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
This is the first day in forever that my feed was full of joy and wit instead of an unspeakable new horror every three hours.
No Kings San Francisco muster
October 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
No Kings San Francisco muster
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"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
October 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
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On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️🌈
October 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️🌈
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OK. It's going to be coming out soon because of the relentless investigations of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, so I might as well admit it before the news breaks:
I am the General Counsel of Antifa.
I am the General Counsel of Antifa.
October 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
OK. It's going to be coming out soon because of the relentless investigations of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, so I might as well admit it before the news breaks:
I am the General Counsel of Antifa.
I am the General Counsel of Antifa.
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We leave nobody.
this is indeed a direct response to that person who said we should abandon trans folk because “ppl won’t die on that hill, it’s not a winning political strategy”
Me. I will die on that hill. We leave nobody on the tracks.
Me. I will die on that hill. We leave nobody on the tracks.
October 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We leave nobody.
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Hmmm can there be compromise for those who want us subjugated and or dead?please say no
October 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Hmmm can there be compromise for those who want us subjugated and or dead?please say no
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i don’t really understand why this made me start bawling i just really love seeing people try to help each other in creative ways and that this shit is necessary
October 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
i don’t really understand why this made me start bawling i just really love seeing people try to help each other in creative ways and that this shit is necessary
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This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
October 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Just got yet another beg from a"progressive PAC" That has almost 50% administrative expenses. I hate to say this but do your own research on these or just give directly to candidates. www.opensecrets.org is your friend
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October 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Just got yet another beg from a"progressive PAC" That has almost 50% administrative expenses. I hate to say this but do your own research on these or just give directly to candidates. www.opensecrets.org is your friend
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Stipulating in advance that I probably agree with everyone’s critiques of Newson:
This is the way. Make it clear in advance that compliance has a price too.
This is the way. Make it clear in advance that compliance has a price too.
IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY'LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
October 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Stipulating in advance that I probably agree with everyone’s critiques of Newson:
This is the way. Make it clear in advance that compliance has a price too.
This is the way. Make it clear in advance that compliance has a price too.
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quick while the government is shut down let’s all switch to metric
October 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM
quick while the government is shut down let’s all switch to metric
looking west from Tioga Pass
October 1, 2025 at 3:57 AM
looking west from Tioga Pass
I needed some wind in my face
Mono Lake from US395
Mono Lake from US395
October 1, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I needed some wind in my face
Mono Lake from US395
Mono Lake from US395
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For 26 but especially 2028 it's time for Democrats to make clear that the current Supreme Court will have to be reformed (expanded in number, reformed in structure) to allow popular govt to continue in the United States. Not so much a litmus test as precondition for any other promise to be credible.
September 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
For 26 but especially 2028 it's time for Democrats to make clear that the current Supreme Court will have to be reformed (expanded in number, reformed in structure) to allow popular govt to continue in the United States. Not so much a litmus test as precondition for any other promise to be credible.