Bren Elle
@breniverse.bsky.social
🏳️⚧️She/Her | 🦹♀️Cosplay | 🎮Streamer | 🧝♀️D&D | 🌌Space | 🙃Amateur
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I’m pleased to present my share-back from the “Experiences of Trans Cosplayers” survey I created last month. This share-back summarizes findings about trans cosplayers in community, how we cosplay and our experiences across different cosplay activities.
#cosplay #cosplayer #trans #transgender
#cosplay #cosplayer #trans #transgender
February 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM
I’m pleased to present my share-back from the “Experiences of Trans Cosplayers” survey I created last month. This share-back summarizes findings about trans cosplayers in community, how we cosplay and our experiences across different cosplay activities.
#cosplay #cosplayer #trans #transgender
#cosplay #cosplayer #trans #transgender
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It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
January 31, 2026 at 12:41 AM
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
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Nothing less than abolishing ICE and prosecuting Miller, Noem, and Bovino will suffice.
Dems coalescing around 5 restrictions on ICE, I'm told:
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
A Dem Senator’s Harsh Takedown of Trump Hits Home: “Breaking Point”
As Trump scrambles to contain the damage from the latest ICE horrors, Senator Chris Murphy offers a sharp indictment of Trump-ICE lawlessness—and explains how Dems can meet the urgency of the moment.
newrepublic.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Nothing less than abolishing ICE and prosecuting Miller, Noem, and Bovino will suffice.
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
One weekend. One theater. Three extended editions. I have now seen The Lord of the Rings
a close up of a man 's face with the words it 's done on the bottom
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the words it 's done on the bottom
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:47 AM
One weekend. One theater. Three extended editions. I have now seen The Lord of the Rings
In retrospect, printing a 6cm deep hole on its side with supports may not have been smart…
January 6, 2026 at 12:39 AM
In retrospect, printing a 6cm deep hole on its side with supports may not have been smart…
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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This all seems pretty unbecoming of a FIFA Peace Prize winner
January 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM
This all seems pretty unbecoming of a FIFA Peace Prize winner
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If you start the Dungeons and Dragons movie at 11:56pm tonight, you will begin the new year watching a really great movie.
December 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
If you start the Dungeons and Dragons movie at 11:56pm tonight, you will begin the new year watching a really great movie.
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It's incredible to me how the mainstream press will be incredulous and skeptical when RFK Jr and other HHS officials push they're quackery around vaccines but suddenly become credulous when they go attack trans healthcare. Anti vax and anti trans beliefs are all the same quack pseudoscience.
December 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It's incredible to me how the mainstream press will be incredulous and skeptical when RFK Jr and other HHS officials push they're quackery around vaccines but suddenly become credulous when they go attack trans healthcare. Anti vax and anti trans beliefs are all the same quack pseudoscience.
I was today years old when I learned that Mele Kalikimaka” is “Hawaii’s way” and not, in fact, “a wise way” to say Merry Christmas to you.
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I was today years old when I learned that Mele Kalikimaka” is “Hawaii’s way” and not, in fact, “a wise way” to say Merry Christmas to you.
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Since it's December...
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Since it's December...
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a real tell in all of this is that the trans instructor wasn't alone in trashing this essay! a whole other person also said they agreed completely that it sucked. but as far as i can tell only the trans person is getting punished. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/e...
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
a real tell in all of this is that the trans instructor wasn't alone in trashing this essay! a whole other person also said they agreed completely that it sucked. but as far as i can tell only the trans person is getting punished. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/e...
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Don't worry, if you go to Northwestern, you can "choose to identify" as trans, you just can't live or use the bathroom there
"The agreement places no restrictions on our transgender community."
Except whether they can play sports, where they can use the bathroom or locker room, what kind of housing they can live in, and what healthcare they can receive.
Except whether they can play sports, where they can use the bathroom or locker room, what kind of housing they can live in, and what healthcare they can receive.
November 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Don't worry, if you go to Northwestern, you can "choose to identify" as trans, you just can't live or use the bathroom there
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hey so
if you’re going to a big family gathering today a little reminder
“keeping the peace” and ignoring hate is literally how it spreads
people ask me all the time what they can do to help trans people
and one of the biggest is legit to STOP LETTING TRANSPHOBIA SLIDE in your friends and family
if you’re going to a big family gathering today a little reminder
“keeping the peace” and ignoring hate is literally how it spreads
people ask me all the time what they can do to help trans people
and one of the biggest is legit to STOP LETTING TRANSPHOBIA SLIDE in your friends and family
TRANS POLITICS 1: STOP TOLERATING TRANSPHOBIA - Tilly's Trans Tuesdays
Welcome to #TransTuesday! This is part 1 of a 2-part series that are some of the most important Trans Tuesdays ever. Cis friends, I need you to read this, share it, talk about it. Here comes TRANS POL...
www.tillystranstuesdays.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
hey so
if you’re going to a big family gathering today a little reminder
“keeping the peace” and ignoring hate is literally how it spreads
people ask me all the time what they can do to help trans people
and one of the biggest is legit to STOP LETTING TRANSPHOBIA SLIDE in your friends and family
if you’re going to a big family gathering today a little reminder
“keeping the peace” and ignoring hate is literally how it spreads
people ask me all the time what they can do to help trans people
and one of the biggest is legit to STOP LETTING TRANSPHOBIA SLIDE in your friends and family
It's the day before Thanksgiving. And, while others people may be prepping food, I'm starting a new cosplay: Frieren!
a drawing of a girl with long hair and a sword
ALT: a drawing of a girl with long hair and a sword
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It's the day before Thanksgiving. And, while others people may be prepping food, I'm starting a new cosplay: Frieren!
New crafting toy: acquired!
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
New crafting toy: acquired!
Who has two thumbs and a week of vacation?
…probably quite a few people. But I’m one of them!
…probably quite a few people. But I’m one of them!
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Who has two thumbs and a week of vacation?
…probably quite a few people. But I’m one of them!
…probably quite a few people. But I’m one of them!
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MTG is an experiment in how little it will take for white voters to ignore red flags they’ve already clocked
November 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
MTG is an experiment in how little it will take for white voters to ignore red flags they’ve already clocked
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Cosplaying in a body: Lets talk about it
In a hobby like cosplay, because our bodies are very much the canvas for our art, body stuff can pop up often. Dysphoria, discomfort, struggles with confidence… you aren’t alone in any of it.
#cosplay #cosplayer #positivecosplay
In a hobby like cosplay, because our bodies are very much the canvas for our art, body stuff can pop up often. Dysphoria, discomfort, struggles with confidence… you aren’t alone in any of it.
#cosplay #cosplayer #positivecosplay
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Cosplaying in a body: Lets talk about it
In a hobby like cosplay, because our bodies are very much the canvas for our art, body stuff can pop up often. Dysphoria, discomfort, struggles with confidence… you aren’t alone in any of it.
#cosplay #cosplayer #positivecosplay
In a hobby like cosplay, because our bodies are very much the canvas for our art, body stuff can pop up often. Dysphoria, discomfort, struggles with confidence… you aren’t alone in any of it.
#cosplay #cosplayer #positivecosplay
Gordon Lightfoot - Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Gordon Lightfoot
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November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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As much of the world bends towards machine-made slop designed to keep you scrolling so they can serve you ads, there is something very healing about going outside, wearing a costume that I made with my own hands, and working together with an artist like @worldofgwendana.bsky.social to tell a story.
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As much of the world bends towards machine-made slop designed to keep you scrolling so they can serve you ads, there is something very healing about going outside, wearing a costume that I made with my own hands, and working together with an artist like @worldofgwendana.bsky.social to tell a story.