Pepper McFly
@peppermcfly.bsky.social
Pro Weirdo Supporting other weirdos
Currently sharing life experiences through art and spoken word. Queer neighborhood leftist.
For Pop Culture themed art check out my Punky's Panorama page :
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Currently sharing life experiences through art and spoken word. Queer neighborhood leftist.
For Pop Culture themed art check out my Punky's Panorama page :
https://bsky.app/profile/punkyspanorama.bsky.social
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Pepper McFly
@peppermcfly.bsky.social
· Apr 20
"Self Portrait": How Uneasy Yet Peaceful it is To be Green
Breaking patterns and back to my roots -now grey in parts. It's a joy along with sadness. Fresh starts and acknowledged dirty parts.
Owning
Dismantling and putting back- together
Back to woods resembling my roots, I find myself green..
Breaking patterns and back to my roots -now grey in parts. It's a joy along with sadness. Fresh starts and acknowledged dirty parts.
Owning
Dismantling and putting back- together
Back to woods resembling my roots, I find myself green..
Reposted by Pepper McFly
THREAD: Judge Ellis is the first federal judge to review extensive body cam video of DHS's actions in Chicago. She finds that DHS *repeatedly* misled the public and made claims that were disproven by agents' own videos.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
![II. Credibility
The Court next addresses the credibility of the parties’ evidence and witnesses. After reviewing all the evidence submitted to the Court and listening to the testimony elicited at the preliminary injunction hearing, during depositions, and in other court proceedings, the Court finds Defendants’ evidence simply not credible. [FN 6]
Plaintiffs submitted a mountain of evidence, providing the Court with over eighty declarations, numerous videos and articles, and other evidence. Defendants did not rebut anything that Plaintiffs set forth in their declarations or testimony, even with BWC footage.
[FN 6] In another case considering some of the same evidence presented to this Court, another court in this district also found that the perceptions of certain of Defendants’ declarants, such as Hott and Parra, were not reliable. See Illinois v. Trump, No. 25-cv-12174, 2025 WL 2886645, at *5 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 10, 2025) (noting a “troubling trend of Defendants’ declarants equating protests with riots and a lack of appreciation for the wide spectrum that exists between citizens who are observing, questioning, and criticizing their government, and those who are obstructing, assaulting, or doing violence”), motion to stay denied in part, 155 F.4th 929 (7th Cir. 2025).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreifpyry2il5toxbr3iejgrsxs6kmnwve75qwnhebfp44ieyjrfpsdu@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
THREAD: Judge Ellis is the first federal judge to review extensive body cam video of DHS's actions in Chicago. She finds that DHS *repeatedly* misled the public and made claims that were disproven by agents' own videos.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
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Post a bird to support @sbworkersunited.org and warn your followers not to buy Starbucks for the duration of the ULP strike.
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Post a bird to support @sbworkersunited.org and warn your followers not to buy Starbucks for the duration of the ULP strike.
Reposted by Pepper McFly
While workers in 40+ cities began their ULP strike today, union baristas are also holding Red Cup Rallies in 17 cities!
Here's a glimpse from Pittsburgh, where Starbucks customers are demanding the company stop union-busting and finalize fair contracts! #NoContractNoCoffee
Here's a glimpse from Pittsburgh, where Starbucks customers are demanding the company stop union-busting and finalize fair contracts! #NoContractNoCoffee
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
While workers in 40+ cities began their ULP strike today, union baristas are also holding Red Cup Rallies in 17 cities!
Here's a glimpse from Pittsburgh, where Starbucks customers are demanding the company stop union-busting and finalize fair contracts! #NoContractNoCoffee
Here's a glimpse from Pittsburgh, where Starbucks customers are demanding the company stop union-busting and finalize fair contracts! #NoContractNoCoffee
Reposted by Pepper McFly
Today, Starbucks workers in 40+ cities began a historic ULP strike. But we’re NOT finished.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Today, Starbucks workers in 40+ cities began a historic ULP strike. But we’re NOT finished.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
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It’s almost time. nocontractnocoffee.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It’s almost time. nocontractnocoffee.org
I'm back. Not going anywhere and We believe victims , Fuck ICE and white supremacists , homophobic and transphobics. If either of these stirs something up in you and you can't relate you have not been listening. There is no tolerance for that here.
November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I'm back. Not going anywhere and We believe victims , Fuck ICE and white supremacists , homophobic and transphobics. If either of these stirs something up in you and you can't relate you have not been listening. There is no tolerance for that here.
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THIS IS IMPORTANT. SPREAD THE WORD!! IF YOU ARE CONCERNED WITH FOOD STAMPS BEING TERMINATED WATCH THIS. ‼️‼️
October 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
THIS IS IMPORTANT. SPREAD THE WORD!! IF YOU ARE CONCERNED WITH FOOD STAMPS BEING TERMINATED WATCH THIS. ‼️‼️
Outsider I take comfort in
Out of survival
That which Tainted -I didn't lose
Though saved myself
A new life- the world open
The pain comes now only in the silence
Community hushed blinded by pretty bombs
I -A target easy at first glance
The genuine see- and there I find home-one day at a time
Out of survival
That which Tainted -I didn't lose
Though saved myself
A new life- the world open
The pain comes now only in the silence
Community hushed blinded by pretty bombs
I -A target easy at first glance
The genuine see- and there I find home-one day at a time
August 2, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Outsider I take comfort in
Out of survival
That which Tainted -I didn't lose
Though saved myself
A new life- the world open
The pain comes now only in the silence
Community hushed blinded by pretty bombs
I -A target easy at first glance
The genuine see- and there I find home-one day at a time
Out of survival
That which Tainted -I didn't lose
Though saved myself
A new life- the world open
The pain comes now only in the silence
Community hushed blinded by pretty bombs
I -A target easy at first glance
The genuine see- and there I find home-one day at a time
Reposted by Pepper McFly
Masked ICE agents spotted swapping out license plates this morning in Bell Gardens, CA
June 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Masked ICE agents spotted swapping out license plates this morning in Bell Gardens, CA
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BREAKING: A few minutes ago, a vehicle of three people was rammed by a truck belonging to federal immigration authorities in Boyle Heights, CA. According to security footage shown to me, they deployed chemical munitions & detained the driver at gunpoint. All are US citizens according to the wife.
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
BREAKING: A few minutes ago, a vehicle of three people was rammed by a truck belonging to federal immigration authorities in Boyle Heights, CA. According to security footage shown to me, they deployed chemical munitions & detained the driver at gunpoint. All are US citizens according to the wife.
Reposted by Pepper McFly
Tell that to all the people they murdered
June 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Tell that to all the people they murdered
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Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
May 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
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Yosemite climbers unfurl transgender pride flag on iconic El Capitan
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
Yosemite climbers unfurl transgender pride flag on iconic El Capitan
The group of LGBTQ activist climbers said the flag, which is 55 feet by 35 feet, is the largest ever displayed on the face of the world-famous rock climbing destination.
www.nbcnews.com
May 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Yosemite climbers unfurl transgender pride flag on iconic El Capitan
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
Finding Her Again
Created a problem
VOICE
Whipping boy
VOICE
Scape Goat
VOICE
Morse Code
VOICE
Pulling Away
SILENCE
Dot Dot Dot
:: Relocating Voice::
If you or a loved one are experiencing Abuse:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Created a problem
VOICE
Whipping boy
VOICE
Scape Goat
VOICE
Morse Code
VOICE
Pulling Away
SILENCE
Dot Dot Dot
:: Relocating Voice::
If you or a loved one are experiencing Abuse:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
May 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Finding Her Again
Created a problem
VOICE
Whipping boy
VOICE
Scape Goat
VOICE
Morse Code
VOICE
Pulling Away
SILENCE
Dot Dot Dot
:: Relocating Voice::
If you or a loved one are experiencing Abuse:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Created a problem
VOICE
Whipping boy
VOICE
Scape Goat
VOICE
Morse Code
VOICE
Pulling Away
SILENCE
Dot Dot Dot
:: Relocating Voice::
If you or a loved one are experiencing Abuse:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Reposted by Pepper McFly
Your School House Rock moment...🤔
May 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Your School House Rock moment...🤔
Self Portrait: Moving Past The Shadows
Delighting in silhouettes of the past
What has made me
Declared Me
Picking up the pieces that
Stifled
Pieces that cut and gave me pause
Dancing on - Self unwavering
Silhouettes appreciated
The day in new
Delighting in silhouettes of the past
What has made me
Declared Me
Picking up the pieces that
Stifled
Pieces that cut and gave me pause
Dancing on - Self unwavering
Silhouettes appreciated
The day in new
May 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Self Portrait: Moving Past The Shadows
Delighting in silhouettes of the past
What has made me
Declared Me
Picking up the pieces that
Stifled
Pieces that cut and gave me pause
Dancing on - Self unwavering
Silhouettes appreciated
The day in new
Delighting in silhouettes of the past
What has made me
Declared Me
Picking up the pieces that
Stifled
Pieces that cut and gave me pause
Dancing on - Self unwavering
Silhouettes appreciated
The day in new
April 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Self Portrait": How Uneasy Yet Peaceful it is To be Green
Breaking patterns and back to my roots -now grey in parts. It's a joy along with sadness. Fresh starts and acknowledged dirty parts.
Owning
Dismantling and putting back- together
Back to woods resembling my roots, I find myself green..
Breaking patterns and back to my roots -now grey in parts. It's a joy along with sadness. Fresh starts and acknowledged dirty parts.
Owning
Dismantling and putting back- together
Back to woods resembling my roots, I find myself green..
April 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
"Self Portrait": How Uneasy Yet Peaceful it is To be Green
Breaking patterns and back to my roots -now grey in parts. It's a joy along with sadness. Fresh starts and acknowledged dirty parts.
Owning
Dismantling and putting back- together
Back to woods resembling my roots, I find myself green..
Breaking patterns and back to my roots -now grey in parts. It's a joy along with sadness. Fresh starts and acknowledged dirty parts.
Owning
Dismantling and putting back- together
Back to woods resembling my roots, I find myself green..
"I Don't Want Them To See You"
I don't want them to see you
But I want understanding
For all not to feel alone
I want us each to soar again
You,too-You,too
Yet the realities questioned
The tearing apart of my value
The Twisting
The cutting
I have to let them see you
By happenstance-as I heal
I don't want them to see you
But I want understanding
For all not to feel alone
I want us each to soar again
You,too-You,too
Yet the realities questioned
The tearing apart of my value
The Twisting
The cutting
I have to let them see you
By happenstance-as I heal
April 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
"I Don't Want Them To See You"
I don't want them to see you
But I want understanding
For all not to feel alone
I want us each to soar again
You,too-You,too
Yet the realities questioned
The tearing apart of my value
The Twisting
The cutting
I have to let them see you
By happenstance-as I heal
I don't want them to see you
But I want understanding
For all not to feel alone
I want us each to soar again
You,too-You,too
Yet the realities questioned
The tearing apart of my value
The Twisting
The cutting
I have to let them see you
By happenstance-as I heal
Art Walk Time! Come check out yours truly and 24 other local artists.
Soft opening for the new hot spot in town: Backroom 🪩
April 24th 5:30-8:30 pm
Soft opening for the new hot spot in town: Backroom 🪩
April 24th 5:30-8:30 pm
April 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Art Walk Time! Come check out yours truly and 24 other local artists.
Soft opening for the new hot spot in town: Backroom 🪩
April 24th 5:30-8:30 pm
Soft opening for the new hot spot in town: Backroom 🪩
April 24th 5:30-8:30 pm
TV Head Time and expecting a new addition to the family. Hearts on sleeves and queer radio dreams @punkyspanorama.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
TV Head Time and expecting a new addition to the family. Hearts on sleeves and queer radio dreams @punkyspanorama.bsky.social
Self Portrait : "A Clown in The Arts District"
"After fouling up the space time continuum for the 2nd time,it was determined that I was fit to be tied.Too loosey goosey for keys 'n fancy things.I escorted myself to where all sad clowns go-to the street to dance in masks and do bits-finding myself"
"After fouling up the space time continuum for the 2nd time,it was determined that I was fit to be tied.Too loosey goosey for keys 'n fancy things.I escorted myself to where all sad clowns go-to the street to dance in masks and do bits-finding myself"
April 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Self Portrait : "A Clown in The Arts District"
"After fouling up the space time continuum for the 2nd time,it was determined that I was fit to be tied.Too loosey goosey for keys 'n fancy things.I escorted myself to where all sad clowns go-to the street to dance in masks and do bits-finding myself"
"After fouling up the space time continuum for the 2nd time,it was determined that I was fit to be tied.Too loosey goosey for keys 'n fancy things.I escorted myself to where all sad clowns go-to the street to dance in masks and do bits-finding myself"
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This report should break something in all of us.
15,613 children.
The first 27 pages of the report list children whose ages are 0.
26% were under the age of 5
15,613 children.
The first 27 pages of the report list children whose ages are 0.
26% were under the age of 5
March 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This report should break something in all of us.
15,613 children.
The first 27 pages of the report list children whose ages are 0.
26% were under the age of 5
15,613 children.
The first 27 pages of the report list children whose ages are 0.
26% were under the age of 5