Violet Syren
@jesstbe.bsky.social
Just a siren with a penchant for mischief and myth, nerdom and neo soul, onomatopoeia and oceans as one
#ClimateJustice #SocialJustice #BasicHumanDecency #OneLove
#Mermaid #Pirate #Artist #Advocate #Entrepreneur #Performer #Producer
#ClimateJustice #SocialJustice #BasicHumanDecency #OneLove
#Mermaid #Pirate #Artist #Advocate #Entrepreneur #Performer #Producer
Get involved in something.
However small,
It matters.
However small,
It matters.
Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
December 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Get involved in something.
However small,
It matters.
However small,
It matters.
Reposted by Violet Syren
Preach!
James Talarico: Why do we have a trillionaire when veterans are sleeping on the streets? I’m all for success, but this is not success. This is hoarding. The reason poverty still exists in the wealthiest country in history is not because we can’t feed the poor. It’s because we can’t satisfy the rich
December 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Preach!
The overwhelm is so real right now... The winter grey has me in a MOOD...
But I'm gonna get up off my ass and get to it.
But I'm gonna get up off my ass and get to it.
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The overwhelm is so real right now... The winter grey has me in a MOOD...
But I'm gonna get up off my ass and get to it.
But I'm gonna get up off my ass and get to it.
Perfectly stating something I've been watching for decades as well... ☕
Undermining the power of the people has been at play far longer than many want to think... This is just one major example.
#gerrymandering #redistricting
Undermining the power of the people has been at play far longer than many want to think... This is just one major example.
#gerrymandering #redistricting
Not us. Not unless we can overwhelm the suppression. www.youtube.com/shorts/wetON...
The definitive takedown of the “both sides” #redistricting lie #gerrymandering #republicans
YouTube video by Ohh that's RICH
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Perfectly stating something I've been watching for decades as well... ☕
Undermining the power of the people has been at play far longer than many want to think... This is just one major example.
#gerrymandering #redistricting
Undermining the power of the people has been at play far longer than many want to think... This is just one major example.
#gerrymandering #redistricting
How many #dystopian #fiction stories have crept into reality so far?
- 1984
- Fahrenheit 451
- Terminator
- Wall-E
What else?
#booksky #movies
- 1984
- Fahrenheit 451
- Terminator
- Wall-E
What else?
#booksky #movies
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
How many #dystopian #fiction stories have crept into reality so far?
- 1984
- Fahrenheit 451
- Terminator
- Wall-E
What else?
#booksky #movies
- 1984
- Fahrenheit 451
- Terminator
- Wall-E
What else?
#booksky #movies
Every merger slays the original creative genius that made the whole venture worthwhile in the first place while decimating the workforce & morale... I'm sick of late stage capitalism.
December 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Every merger slays the original creative genius that made the whole venture worthwhile in the first place while decimating the workforce & morale... I'm sick of late stage capitalism.
We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
December 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Found some fun guys on a rope today! Can anyone identify what these tiny mushrooms are??
#mushrooms #naturefinds #gardenfinds
#mushrooms #naturefinds #gardenfinds
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Found some fun guys on a rope today! Can anyone identify what these tiny mushrooms are??
#mushrooms #naturefinds #gardenfinds
#mushrooms #naturefinds #gardenfinds
December 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
December 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
If this were about a respectful #immigration process, we wouldn't have a threat of indefinite detainment just for showing up through the process.
These are HUMAN BEINGS trying to follow a broken AF system. Such a crazy low % of these detainments reflect criminal records of any kind. Heinous BS.
These are HUMAN BEINGS trying to follow a broken AF system. Such a crazy low % of these detainments reflect criminal records of any kind. Heinous BS.
Every weekday, individuals visit 26 Federal Plaza in New York to meet with judges who are handling their immigration cases. However, federal goons are now also patrolling the hallways, kidnapping some men and women without any explanation as they exit routine court hearings.
November 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
If this were about a respectful #immigration process, we wouldn't have a threat of indefinite detainment just for showing up through the process.
These are HUMAN BEINGS trying to follow a broken AF system. Such a crazy low % of these detainments reflect criminal records of any kind. Heinous BS.
These are HUMAN BEINGS trying to follow a broken AF system. Such a crazy low % of these detainments reflect criminal records of any kind. Heinous BS.
Breathing deep after celebrating a holiday I have a ton of mixed emotions over.. But I'm grateful for the sun and sky and earth and love and sustenance.
All darkness has its cycles.
All darkness has its cycles.
November 30, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Breathing deep after celebrating a holiday I have a ton of mixed emotions over.. But I'm grateful for the sun and sky and earth and love and sustenance.
All darkness has its cycles.
All darkness has its cycles.
My favorite #ThanksgivingMovie
Addams Family Values is an endlessly quotable ’90s gem that should have a place in your Thanksgiving movie rotation if there is such a thing.
Cult Classics: Revisiting the Twisted, Unofficial Thanksgiving Dark Comedy ‘Addams Family Values’ | Black Girl Nerds
Addams Family Values is an endlessly quotable '90s gem that should have a place in your Thanksgiving movie rotation if there is such a thing
blackgirlnerds.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 AM
My favorite #ThanksgivingMovie
I think art vending machines should be outside of every art class & school & community with proceeds going to art supplies and such 💜
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I think art vending machines should be outside of every art class & school & community with proceeds going to art supplies and such 💜
If we prefer a future like #StarTrek over #TheExpanse, we need to put our apathy on check. We are ALL crew on this one lil blue ball.
“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew.” -Marshall McLuhan #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Crew #CoastalCleanup #Quotes
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
If we prefer a future like #StarTrek over #TheExpanse, we need to put our apathy on check. We are ALL crew on this one lil blue ball.
Curious if anyone has/understands legal precedent for a citizens arrest against someone actively breaking the law without proper identification or warrant...?
November 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Curious if anyone has/understands legal precedent for a citizens arrest against someone actively breaking the law without proper identification or warrant...?
The #immigration system has been broken for decades. It's only now being fully exploited for cruelty and caste system proliferation.
The Trump regime has fired an estimated 70 immigration judges since February. This is happening as immigration courts face a record backlog of cases.
Remember: it was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
Remember: it was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
“I think most don’t realize how hard it is to immigrate legally to the United States,” says former senior policy official @margyoh.bsky.social. She explains other surprising facts about the immigration system in a wide-ranging new Q&A:
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The #immigration system has been broken for decades. It's only now being fully exploited for cruelty and caste system proliferation.
Those who have suffered and survived
All know the steps
To dance barefoot twisting across shifting sands
#latenightpoetry #BIPOCthoughts
All know the steps
To dance barefoot twisting across shifting sands
#latenightpoetry #BIPOCthoughts
November 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Those who have suffered and survived
All know the steps
To dance barefoot twisting across shifting sands
#latenightpoetry #BIPOCthoughts
All know the steps
To dance barefoot twisting across shifting sands
#latenightpoetry #BIPOCthoughts
I had the honor of closing a show to a sold out standing room only house last night.
I'm so so so so proud of my cast and crew and all the work that paid off in a final performance for the books!
This proud lil director/co-producer is taking a rest after such a wild ride.
#comedy #livetheater
I'm so so so so proud of my cast and crew and all the work that paid off in a final performance for the books!
This proud lil director/co-producer is taking a rest after such a wild ride.
#comedy #livetheater
November 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I had the honor of closing a show to a sold out standing room only house last night.
I'm so so so so proud of my cast and crew and all the work that paid off in a final performance for the books!
This proud lil director/co-producer is taking a rest after such a wild ride.
#comedy #livetheater
I'm so so so so proud of my cast and crew and all the work that paid off in a final performance for the books!
This proud lil director/co-producer is taking a rest after such a wild ride.
#comedy #livetheater
So much this
November 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
So much this
I have been screaming for years that big companies have subsidized our tax dollars for 'welfare' because they refuse to pay a LIVING WAGE. $3 more an hour would help most people!
#corporategreed #livingwage #snap
#corporategreed #livingwage #snap
▫️State-specific variations, annual adjustments & household income can affect max amount
▫️Walmart's net profit (end of 1/25): $19.44B
▫️$3.00/hr raise would reduce or eliminate SNAP for some but, it wouldn't make it uneeded for all ⬇️ income individuals or families
#ONEV1
#Pinks 🌸
#Voices4Victory
▫️Walmart's net profit (end of 1/25): $19.44B
▫️$3.00/hr raise would reduce or eliminate SNAP for some but, it wouldn't make it uneeded for all ⬇️ income individuals or families
#ONEV1
#Pinks 🌸
#Voices4Victory
November 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I have been screaming for years that big companies have subsidized our tax dollars for 'welfare' because they refuse to pay a LIVING WAGE. $3 more an hour would help most people!
#corporategreed #livingwage #snap
#corporategreed #livingwage #snap
Gonna be watching this...
Sounds like a partial resolution to the root of it at least. Moving homeless from one place to the next does not help anyone long term.
Sounds like a partial resolution to the root of it at least. Moving homeless from one place to the next does not help anyone long term.
Portland City Council will consider an amendment next week to redirect $4.3 million from the city program that sweeps homeless encampments. If passed, the budget adjustment will instead invest $2 million in rent and food assistance, and support for immigrants and refugees.
City Council Mulling $4.3 Million Cut From Homeless Sweeps Budget
“We’re in a position right now, where people are going to end up being unhoused for the long-term, and we have to take action,” City Councilor Angelita Morillo said, explaining a proposal to divert fu...
www.portlandmercury.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Gonna be watching this...
Sounds like a partial resolution to the root of it at least. Moving homeless from one place to the next does not help anyone long term.
Sounds like a partial resolution to the root of it at least. Moving homeless from one place to the next does not help anyone long term.
#SNAP benefits were already not enough to support people when prices were decent. $188/MO per person is barely enough for a week or two.
These benefits should realistically cover food costs for EVERY person in a household at the USDA noted actual cost levels. Even they say that's ~$1k/mo for 4ppl.
These benefits should realistically cover food costs for EVERY person in a household at the USDA noted actual cost levels. Even they say that's ~$1k/mo for 4ppl.
www.fns.usda.gov
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#SNAP benefits were already not enough to support people when prices were decent. $188/MO per person is barely enough for a week or two.
These benefits should realistically cover food costs for EVERY person in a household at the USDA noted actual cost levels. Even they say that's ~$1k/mo for 4ppl.
These benefits should realistically cover food costs for EVERY person in a household at the USDA noted actual cost levels. Even they say that's ~$1k/mo for 4ppl.
This local artist caught my heartstrings with this piece...
Creating safe spaces is critical to human health and development. What could we achieve if we all felt safe? Do you foster safe spaces when you're moving through the world?
#community #safety #success
Creating safe spaces is critical to human health and development. What could we achieve if we all felt safe? Do you foster safe spaces when you're moving through the world?
#community #safety #success
November 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This local artist caught my heartstrings with this piece...
Creating safe spaces is critical to human health and development. What could we achieve if we all felt safe? Do you foster safe spaces when you're moving through the world?
#community #safety #success
Creating safe spaces is critical to human health and development. What could we achieve if we all felt safe? Do you foster safe spaces when you're moving through the world?
#community #safety #success