Melanie Armstrong
@melaniearmstrong.bsky.social
Retired librarian, long-ago USAF and DOD Russian linguist, trans ally.
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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I was an academic librarian until I retired a little over a year ago. One of the things I miss most about my job is sharing innovative ideas like this with my faculty colleagues.
Last term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out.
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
January 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM
I was an academic librarian until I retired a little over a year ago. One of the things I miss most about my job is sharing innovative ideas like this with my faculty colleagues.
PFLAG Eastern Sierra is now official!
New Local Organization Launches: PFLAG Eastern Sierra Chapter
January 12, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ann Strohm at [email protected] New Local Organization Launches: PFLAG Eastern Sierra Chapte
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January 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
PFLAG Eastern Sierra is now official!
"Because the window for forgiveness is rapidly closing among most of us, if it hasn't already been permanently slammed shut."
So true, not only for those victimized populations on whose behalf she writes, but also for those of us whose loved ones number among them.
So true, not only for those victimized populations on whose behalf she writes, but also for those of us whose loved ones number among them.
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
"Because the window for forgiveness is rapidly closing among most of us, if it hasn't already been permanently slammed shut."
So true, not only for those victimized populations on whose behalf she writes, but also for those of us whose loved ones number among them.
So true, not only for those victimized populations on whose behalf she writes, but also for those of us whose loved ones number among them.
Wondering what you can do in response to the ICE atrocity in Minneapolis?
Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis · Indivisible
Join us Thursday, January 8th, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT to discuss the killing by ICE in Minneapolis and their lawlessness and harm in communities across the country.
We will talk with local and n...
www.mobilize.us
January 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Wondering what you can do in response to the ICE atrocity in Minneapolis?
Numerous evidence-based studies have proven that gender-affirming care is life-saving, but sure, let's go with the pseudoscience that supports the administration's agenda.
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Numerous evidence-based studies have proven that gender-affirming care is life-saving, but sure, let's go with the pseudoscience that supports the administration's agenda.
Why I can no longer enjoy family gatherings, even with relatives who love and support my trans daughter. Because I can't pretend to enjoy myself among the others who voted for and support this intolerable hate.
Trump: "A lot of the Saudis are sitting here saying, 'What the hell is he talking about? Transitioning?' They don't do a lot of transitioning. They're saying, 'What do you mean women are playing against men? That doesn't happen does it?" Yeah it does. These people are crazy."
November 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Why I can no longer enjoy family gatherings, even with relatives who love and support my trans daughter. Because I can't pretend to enjoy myself among the others who voted for and support this intolerable hate.
Love this! I found The Magic School Bus on YouTube too.
Sesame Street will be putting a huge collection of episodes on YouTube starting in January 2026
This is a fantastic way to educate children
It’s a form of resistance.
Shows like Sesame Street teach love, tolerance, acceptance & more.
These lessons are crucial for the long fight ahead.
This is a fantastic way to educate children
It’s a form of resistance.
Shows like Sesame Street teach love, tolerance, acceptance & more.
These lessons are crucial for the long fight ahead.
September 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Love this! I found The Magic School Bus on YouTube too.
We need Colbert’s bold and frank commentary now as much as ever, and we need to stop corporations like CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition to demand they reverse their decision and keep Colbert on air! sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...
Keep Colbert on Air!
We need Colbert’s bold and frank commentary now as much as ever, and we need to stop corporations like CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition t...
sign.moveon.org
September 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We need Colbert’s bold and frank commentary now as much as ever, and we need to stop corporations like CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition to demand they reverse their decision and keep Colbert on air! sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...
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Trans people, especially trans youth deserve to live their lives without fear of their bodies.
As Libby said, “This fight is all of our fights,” and now is the time for every ally to speak out. Join us and fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ attacks: hrc.im/write
As Libby said, “This fight is all of our fights,” and now is the time for every ally to speak out. Join us and fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ attacks: hrc.im/write
August 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trans people, especially trans youth deserve to live their lives without fear of their bodies.
As Libby said, “This fight is all of our fights,” and now is the time for every ally to speak out. Join us and fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ attacks: hrc.im/write
As Libby said, “This fight is all of our fights,” and now is the time for every ally to speak out. Join us and fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ attacks: hrc.im/write
Kim Davis, a former county clerk from Kentucky, refused to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple in defiance of a federal court order. Now she wants the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. Please sign if you are so moved.
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This campaign needs you now
Marriage Equality - Love is Love - SAVE Obergefell V. Hodges
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August 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Kim Davis, a former county clerk from Kentucky, refused to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple in defiance of a federal court order. Now she wants the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. Please sign if you are so moved.
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Important.
🚨ACTION OF THE DAY🚨
@standupforscience.bsky.social
Day 6! Leave a public comment opposing the repeal of the EPA Endangerment Finding.
✍️ Comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/EP...
🧠 Learn more here: www.cnn.com/2025/08/03/p...
🌿 Here is a script (copy and paste alt text for ease!)
#31days
@standupforscience.bsky.social
Day 6! Leave a public comment opposing the repeal of the EPA Endangerment Finding.
✍️ Comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/EP...
🧠 Learn more here: www.cnn.com/2025/08/03/p...
🌿 Here is a script (copy and paste alt text for ease!)
#31days
![Use and adapt our drafted comment below or write your own!
I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the Endangerment Finding. The science is clear: greenhouse gases unequivocally harm our health and our environment. Weakening or repealing the Endangerment Finding will make it harder, and costlier to protect our communities from pollution and from the effects of climate change.
Optional: I care about this issue because [insert your personal reasoning here -e.g. "my father has COPD," "I recently lost my home to a devastating hurricane"]
I urge you to keep the Endangerment Finding in place and to apply science to protect our health and our environment for generations to come.
****Remember, if you want to cite research to upload the paper as a file.****](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz2kqdg6gks3tx4h4lnyvllv/bafkreiat4ert5xchrtip7jks4fbzy6o6qqpzkbanbz4pofbll4b3xngnru@jpeg)
August 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Important.
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LGBTQ+ youth are not political pawns. They are young people who deserve to live as their true selves and thrive.
If you, or someone you know, needs mental health resources, visit: hrc.im/LGBTQMentalHealth
If you, or someone you know, needs mental health resources, visit: hrc.im/LGBTQMentalHealth
July 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
LGBTQ+ youth are not political pawns. They are young people who deserve to live as their true selves and thrive.
If you, or someone you know, needs mental health resources, visit: hrc.im/LGBTQMentalHealth
If you, or someone you know, needs mental health resources, visit: hrc.im/LGBTQMentalHealth
Today in this moment life is good.
July 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Today in this moment life is good.
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Pass it on.
June 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Pass it on.
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Here is help:
The Trevor Project US LGBTQ: (866) 488-7386
US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
LGBT US Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
US Runaway Safeline: (800-786-2929)
US Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
US Hotline 988
PLEASE REPOST, THANKS!!!
The Trevor Project US LGBTQ: (866) 488-7386
US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
LGBT US Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
US Runaway Safeline: (800-786-2929)
US Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
US Hotline 988
PLEASE REPOST, THANKS!!!
June 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Here is help:
The Trevor Project US LGBTQ: (866) 488-7386
US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
LGBT US Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
US Runaway Safeline: (800-786-2929)
US Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
US Hotline 988
PLEASE REPOST, THANKS!!!
The Trevor Project US LGBTQ: (866) 488-7386
US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
LGBT US Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
US Runaway Safeline: (800-786-2929)
US Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
US Hotline 988
PLEASE REPOST, THANKS!!!
Senator Padilla of California was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed today for doing his job: Asking a question of Kristi Noem, the Trump administration's Secretary of Homeland Security. sign.moveon.org/petitions/th...
Thank you, Senator Padilla
Senator Padilla of California was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed today for doing his job: Asking a question of Kristi Noem, the Trump administration's Secretary of Homeland Security.
sign.moveon.org
June 14, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Senator Padilla of California was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed today for doing his job: Asking a question of Kristi Noem, the Trump administration's Secretary of Homeland Security. sign.moveon.org/petitions/th...
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For those who live elsewhere, this is the heart of downtown #LosAngeles. My friends are here. My union is here (sup @wgawest.bsky.social). My teenager is here. People are passing out pastries & singing & praying. All we want is for our neighbors not to be kidnapped off the streets.
June 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
For those who live elsewhere, this is the heart of downtown #LosAngeles. My friends are here. My union is here (sup @wgawest.bsky.social). My teenager is here. People are passing out pastries & singing & praying. All we want is for our neighbors not to be kidnapped off the streets.
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NEW: Unbelievable. A seemingly endless line of tanks & other military vehicles arrive in DC ahead of next week's parade.
They departed Texas 5 days ago.
What a colossal waste of time, money & military resources. All for a President who has shown zero respect for service personnel.
(🎥 DW)
They departed Texas 5 days ago.
What a colossal waste of time, money & military resources. All for a President who has shown zero respect for service personnel.
(🎥 DW)
June 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
NEW: Unbelievable. A seemingly endless line of tanks & other military vehicles arrive in DC ahead of next week's parade.
They departed Texas 5 days ago.
What a colossal waste of time, money & military resources. All for a President who has shown zero respect for service personnel.
(🎥 DW)
They departed Texas 5 days ago.
What a colossal waste of time, money & military resources. All for a President who has shown zero respect for service personnel.
(🎥 DW)
He is 10 years old and has been detained by ICE following his father's immigration hearing in Houston. He has also been separated from his father. Martir indeed. 😑https://ktla.com/news/local-news/southern-california-boy-detained-by-ice-at-immigration-hearing/
ktla.com
June 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
He is 10 years old and has been detained by ICE following his father's immigration hearing in Houston. He has also been separated from his father. Martir indeed. 😑https://ktla.com/news/local-news/southern-california-boy-detained-by-ice-at-immigration-hearing/
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Thanks for amplifying this action Alex. Right now, we are slightly shy of 15K people sending a message to their senators. Every submission makes a difference! If you haven't sent a message, do it now. Let's protect trans healthcare and the healthcare of all Americans together!
May 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Thanks for amplifying this action Alex. Right now, we are slightly shy of 15K people sending a message to their senators. Every submission makes a difference! If you haven't sent a message, do it now. Let's protect trans healthcare and the healthcare of all Americans together!