solidad decosta (she/her)
@solidaddecosta.bsky.social
I am a queer multiracial writer, composer, filmmaker and poet.
"Fix your hearts or die"—David Lynch
https://poiseunderchaos.net
https://cyborgphilharmonic.bandcamp.com/
https://vimeo.com/cyborgphilharmonic/
"Fix your hearts or die"—David Lynch
https://poiseunderchaos.net
https://cyborgphilharmonic.bandcamp.com/
https://vimeo.com/cyborgphilharmonic/
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House of Chaos — Episode Three: "We're All Gender-bending Air Pirates Now"
CW: abuse, violence, flashing lights Emily Dickinson! "Are you nobody too?" As a documentarian, I use ephemera from a variety of sources to create new…
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This just in: we're all gender-bending air pirates now
vimeo.com/855378951
#film #video #experimental #filibus #queer #archival
vimeo.com/855378951
#film #video #experimental #filibus #queer #archival
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"Despite the extraordinary importance of this issue and the speed at which it is progressing, AI is getting far too little discussion in Congress," writes Senator Bernie Sanders.
AI poses unprecedented threats. Congress must act now | Bernie Sanders
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"Despite the extraordinary importance of this issue and the speed at which it is progressing, AI is getting far too little discussion in Congress," writes Senator Bernie Sanders.
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Today is the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Not only did the law literally open doors to countless students with disabilities (myself included), it also had the unintended consequence of creating the moral panic around an autism "epidemic." 🧵 1/
November 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Today is the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Not only did the law literally open doors to countless students with disabilities (myself included), it also had the unintended consequence of creating the moral panic around an autism "epidemic." 🧵 1/
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November 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This just in: we're all gender-bending air pirates now
vimeo.com/855378951
#film #video #experimental #filibus #queer #archival
vimeo.com/855378951
#film #video #experimental #filibus #queer #archival
House of Chaos — Episode Three: "We're All Gender-bending Air Pirates Now"
CW: abuse, violence, flashing lights Emily Dickinson! "Are you nobody too?" As a documentarian, I use ephemera from a variety of sources to create new…
vimeo.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This just in: we're all gender-bending air pirates now
vimeo.com/855378951
#film #video #experimental #filibus #queer #archival
vimeo.com/855378951
#film #video #experimental #filibus #queer #archival
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Black Panther
Without saying Lord of the Rings, name a fantasy film.
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Black Panther
Born in Flames
Brother from Another Planet
Without saying Star Wars, name a science fiction film.
November 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Born in Flames
One of the hardest aspects of being multiracial and queer is that I don't really do fixed identity—although that said, I am very grateful for both of these terms, for the simple reason that it makes life easier and more direct.
November 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
One of the hardest aspects of being multiracial and queer is that I don't really do fixed identity—although that said, I am very grateful for both of these terms, for the simple reason that it makes life easier and more direct.
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I’m a disabled homeless trans woman living in a motel in the short term. If anyone can help me out with funds to extend my stay and cover necessities, I would be immensely grateful. My links are in my bio. 💕💸💸💕
#crowdfunding #disability #homeless #transcrowdfund #mutualaid
#crowdfunding #disability #homeless #transcrowdfund #mutualaid
November 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I’m a disabled homeless trans woman living in a motel in the short term. If anyone can help me out with funds to extend my stay and cover necessities, I would be immensely grateful. My links are in my bio. 💕💸💸💕
#crowdfunding #disability #homeless #transcrowdfund #mutualaid
#crowdfunding #disability #homeless #transcrowdfund #mutualaid
Life has been busy, and I know I'm not alone in that. Please do drop me a line if we've interacted; I'm sort of in "how do I tell folks to be wary of S*bstack, Inst@gram and F3cebook when my irl networks are, if anything, growing rather than shrinking on there?"
November 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Life has been busy, and I know I'm not alone in that. Please do drop me a line if we've interacted; I'm sort of in "how do I tell folks to be wary of S*bstack, Inst@gram and F3cebook when my irl networks are, if anything, growing rather than shrinking on there?"
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“Don’t call it a Substack”
Substack isn’t your friend. Substack is trying to work you into a place where they can squeeze you. You are the frog in the slowly boiling water.
anildash.com/2024/11/19/d...
Substack isn’t your friend. Substack is trying to work you into a place where they can squeeze you. You are the frog in the slowly boiling water.
anildash.com/2024/11/19/d...
Don't call it a Substack. - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
anildash.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
“Don’t call it a Substack”
Substack isn’t your friend. Substack is trying to work you into a place where they can squeeze you. You are the frog in the slowly boiling water.
anildash.com/2024/11/19/d...
Substack isn’t your friend. Substack is trying to work you into a place where they can squeeze you. You are the frog in the slowly boiling water.
anildash.com/2024/11/19/d...
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Friendly reminder that the holidays often create anxiety for autistic people...
- Our safe meals are either replaced with holiday meals or are not available because stores are closed...
- Our safe meals are either replaced with holiday meals or are not available because stores are closed...
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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More Thanksgiving Strategies:
Buy a tally clicker counter
Click it visibly whenever someone says something shitty
Talk in vague terms about beating a high score from last year’s Christmas Dinner
Recruit cousins/siblings to carry clickers & assign to specific family members
Start a betting pool
Buy a tally clicker counter
Click it visibly whenever someone says something shitty
Talk in vague terms about beating a high score from last year’s Christmas Dinner
Recruit cousins/siblings to carry clickers & assign to specific family members
Start a betting pool
November 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM
More Thanksgiving Strategies:
Buy a tally clicker counter
Click it visibly whenever someone says something shitty
Talk in vague terms about beating a high score from last year’s Christmas Dinner
Recruit cousins/siblings to carry clickers & assign to specific family members
Start a betting pool
Buy a tally clicker counter
Click it visibly whenever someone says something shitty
Talk in vague terms about beating a high score from last year’s Christmas Dinner
Recruit cousins/siblings to carry clickers & assign to specific family members
Start a betting pool
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We're excited to announce that during our Disability and Neurodivergence Special, we'll be raising money for Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) as part of Twitch's #TogetherForGood charity campaign!!
Catch it Nov. 29-30!
Learn more about AWN at AWNnetwork.org
Catch it Nov. 29-30!
Learn more about AWN at AWNnetwork.org
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
We're excited to announce that during our Disability and Neurodivergence Special, we'll be raising money for Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) as part of Twitch's #TogetherForGood charity campaign!!
Catch it Nov. 29-30!
Learn more about AWN at AWNnetwork.org
Catch it Nov. 29-30!
Learn more about AWN at AWNnetwork.org
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we are just over a week out from publication of WE WILL RISE AGAIN, the anthology of speculative fiction, essays, and interviews about collective action I co-edited with @annaleen.bsky.social and @drkarenlord.bsky.social which means THERE'S STILL TIME TO PREORDER!
We Will Rise Again
From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer transfor...
www.simonandschuster.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
we are just over a week out from publication of WE WILL RISE AGAIN, the anthology of speculative fiction, essays, and interviews about collective action I co-edited with @annaleen.bsky.social and @drkarenlord.bsky.social which means THERE'S STILL TIME TO PREORDER!
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There's lots going on today. We're about the kick off our 5 year celebration of our micro-press Sojourners for Justice Press and there's still time to join us! withfriends.events/event/ojHgXX...
Sat, Nov 22 - 5 Years of Sojourners for Justice Press by Sojourners for Justice Press
Learn more, get tickets, and follow this event
withfriends.events
November 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
There's lots going on today. We're about the kick off our 5 year celebration of our micro-press Sojourners for Justice Press and there's still time to join us! withfriends.events/event/ojHgXX...
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
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I'll be performing at this! If you're in the region, hope to see you there. <3
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I'll be performing at this! If you're in the region, hope to see you there. <3
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So it’s worse than we thought
ICE’s Detention Center outside Chicago was sued on October 30 for allegedly abusing detainees. One day later, a "system crash" lost all video footage that could have shown how detainees were being treated. trib.al/QwT3aqI
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
So it’s worse than we thought
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I know people are closely following what's going on the US and the horrors of ICE, but do you know how Canada is quickly and quietly is growing its deportation machinery?
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I know people are closely following what's going on the US and the horrors of ICE, but do you know how Canada is quickly and quietly is growing its deportation machinery?
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
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This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
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Not a criticism of Mamdani in particular, but as long as we allow massively funded, heavily armed right-wing paramilitaries to have veto power over every aspect of public policy, it will be impossible to enact even the most basic social democratic reforms that a lot of liberals say they want.
Before his election, Mamdani was adamant: The CCRB should get final say in NYPD discplinary cases. Now, after retaining Tisch as NYPD commish, Mamdani's changing his tune, saying he's mainly focused on ensuring CCRB's "recommendations" are "taken seriously." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/20/m...
Mamdani softens hard line on role of NYPD watchdog in discipline after Tisch agrees to stay on
in the wake of announcing Wednesday that NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will stay in her post under his administration, Mayor-elect Mamdani took a step back.
www.nydailynews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Not a criticism of Mamdani in particular, but as long as we allow massively funded, heavily armed right-wing paramilitaries to have veto power over every aspect of public policy, it will be impossible to enact even the most basic social democratic reforms that a lot of liberals say they want.