Do me a favor, would you, since bluesky is suppressing HER but might not ME, and share this deep dive of Ash's about Caroline Cossey aka Tula, among other things a trans Bond Girl in For Your Eyes Only. Can you get people to share this and save it to watch later and subscribe, to combat this bs??

Pride is intersectional. Pride is feminist. Pride is class struggle. Pride is political. Pride is much more than rainbow capitalism. Original image from @luciatypes.bsky.social

This is generally pretty great. I personally don't like "preferred name" or "preferred pronouns," because they're just your name and your pronouns. You determine what the ones that fit you are; it's up to others to respect those. Also, not asking about someone's "real" name or gender also means...

There is absolutely no time like the present to brush up on bystander skills so you can help if you see someone being harassed like this in the women's room. This is one resource that could help. www.genderjustice.us/toolkits/bat... Scroll down for bystander tools.

it's pride month and if you want the world to be better for queer people you should do something about it

🌈PRIDE IS HERE! 🏳️‍🌈 Be prepared for me to be obnoxious as fuck about being queer for the next 30 days!

Hot take: if your only goal for obtaining a degree is to get a job, you probably don't need to attend a 4-year university. Get an associate's at a community college first, then transfer into a BA program, or go to trade school, or do an apprenticeship.

A LOT of the scholars I follow these days are mainly on Insta...do I make a new "scholarly" Insta and join the trend?

"Say, Minnie...what do you listen to when you're working?" Oh the usual... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAL4... www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuFN... www.youtube.com/watch?v=X78c... www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT90... www.youtube.com/watch?v=75fe... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eiq5... www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl85...

Hot take: sharing an en-suite bathroom with someone you don't know in the adjoining room is a special kind of anxiety hell.

Has anyone else watched The Other Bennet Sister yet? And if so, have you also read the book?

I really wish I didn't get so invested in media. I WANT to like either or both of the Wrinkle in Time films, but both are so different from the book that I have memorised that I can't enjoy them.

First Mother's Day without getting to call mine or send her a card. It's going to be a rough one.

I need a summer job. Unfortunately, mostly "easy to get" jobs take one look at my resume and immediately assume I'm a flight risk because of my experience and education. Doubly unfortunately, I can't pay rent with experience or education, so I need something to fill the gap with no fellowship now.

First world gripe of the day: so many online versions of plays refuse to give line numbers. Stop it. I need the numbers, too.

Anyone else going? It's my first time!!

Why did I apply back in November for a Lecturer position at the school where I earned my MA in English, and they're STILL reviewing my application in (almost) May?? Guys, I have to know BEFORE August if I have a job; otherwise, I'm moving back to NC so I at least don't have to worry about rent.

Over the last several years, I've noticed that I have increasingly bad reactions to adhesive bandages. At first, switching from plastic to fabric seemed to help, but then I began to break out if I used a fabric bandage, as well. I get a red welt the shape of the bandage after just a few minutes.

My one exception would be if others have done emotional/intellectual labour in the comments of your post -- then leave their work there and acknowledge your mistake.

My favourite moment was James coming to England as king and taking the piss out of a courtier who traced his own lineage back to Adam and Eve, saying "Let me digest the knowledge I have gained, for I dinnae ken Adam's name was Lumley."

I cannot emphasise enough how much I do NOT WANT AI to ~summarise a "long" document for me ~revise my social media posts ~help me compose an email ~organise anything ~check my work for AI use (especially heinous) For the love of all that's holy, let us opt out of your shitty AI 'companion'.

This has been my child's home her entire school life. The school is wonderful, the faculty awesome, and the neighborhood supportive. We need more schools like Harvard, not fewer.

Just saw a comment on the Zuck app that said "if your husband doesn't immediately come straight home after work, he's for the streets," with the follow up of "my husband never pursues outside hobbies that don't involve the whole family. We don't live separate lives." Like... Hello? Are you okay?

Finally started watching The Crown (yes, I'm way behind) -- I'm loving it so far, but it was REALLY stupid of me to watch a show that starts with losing a parent on today of all days.

Did I potentially just get scammed? Nothing is more likely. But I'd rather be out $25 and have the knowledge that I did what I felt was right and potentially helped someone in need. Hopefully, whatever that money is used for, if it's not really food for his family, it helps someone who needs it.

I've gotten three more rejections this week. Still no interviews, not even any interest emails. I know this is a terrible job market, I really do...but I also can't help but feel like I'm being told that I'm completely unhireable and that the last six years have been a waste of everyone's time.

I saw a post from a professor who said they got a late assignment from a student submitted via their LMS at like 2:30am. They gave the student full credit without even looking at it because they assumed the student must be dealing with a really rough situation to submit at that time of day.

Gotta love Googling someone I've been following on YT just to find out they're a transphobic, "good people on both sides" grifter. To be honest, the video I was watching at the moment was giving me ick vibes, so I guess I'm glad to know that I was on-base there...?

Is it just me, or are Carpe deodorant ads just really thinly veiled armpit kink content??

Possibly controversial statement: I do NOT miss when my kid was a baby. People love to say "oh, this time goes so fast, you're going to miss these days!" No. I don't. I was exhausted, stressed, at my wit's end, and constantly worried I was fucking up. I'm still exhausted and stressed, of course

Someone online: (shares a picture of their gas receipt, having just paid $5 a gallon) How is anyone able to afford anything right now?? Me: I don't have insurance, have no savings, can't afford the second car our schedule really needs, can barely afford gas and maintenance on the one car we do have

Influencer: Grandma knew best! Don't boil tea, just put it in the sun for a few hours! 🌞 🍵 🫙 1: Well, there's actually a lot of concern that sun tea sitting out unrefrigerated but below the boiling point for hours can lead to massive bacteria growth...

This weather is gonna mess up people's allergies. It was almost 80 on Thursday. High of 39 today. 74 and stormy next Tuesday, chance of snow next Wednesday. Wtf is March this year?

Amazing that when Michael Phelps, who is a fantastic athlete (no shade on him at all), is literally biologically different and genetically predisposed to being an incredible swimmer, he gets lauded and has a bazillion medals. Meanwhile, study after study proves trans athletes have no advantage...

Why is the trend with a lot of short-form content on FB lately a video with music but no speech, with all the actual info in the description (which is often difficult or impossible to read overlaid on the video)? I assume it's some method of boosting engagement, but I don't see the benefit myself.

Minnie, what do you watch online? ... Prehistoric Creatures You're Glad Are Extinct Everything We Know About 'Oumuamua What If An Antimatter Meteor Hit the Earth? Who was Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen? Animals that are METAL AS FUCK What this estranged mom's book reveals about forgiveness Links👇

It's always something in this damn state. I'm starting to look forward to moving, despite having lived in Ohio off-and-on for nearly a decade.

Drag is art. Drag is for everyone. Drag is amazing. This fucking state, I swear...

Tell me why I washed two loads of dishes and still have a ton left? No, I don't have a dishwasher. Don't worry why my sink was so full of dishes. This is why I have a ton of plates, bowls, cups, and utensils.

Sign the petition to let SCOTUS know you insist that we keep birthright citizenship as outlined in the US Constitution.

Just had someone on YT tell me that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints isn't Christian...? Um...?? Do I agree with the LDS church? Not at all. Does that make them not a Christian denomination? Also no. Also, if you want to argue that they're a cult? Go for it. Cults can be Christian.

I have an outline of a plan for setting my defense date (that is, I have two specific weeks that I would prefer, but I'm waiting for my committee to give me their preferences and availability). Fingers crossed I can get that set soon.

no thoughts at all #art #sharks

May the universe grant me the self-assurance of a middle-aged #ffffff dude watching basketball at full volume on his phone in the car rental queue.

There are reports of ICE activity on the north side of Chicago happening now. Please share so people in the area can be aware and take precautions. If you’re in the area please come by our office at 7016 N Clark St for ICE whistles. We protect each other. Chinga la migra.

Just saw someone describe Tua Tagovailoa as "one concussion away from Jesus," and the scream I screamt....

I want some of whatever the "if your job doesn't pay enough, just get a new job" people are on, because gurl, have you SEEN the job market?

Here's my hot take: If a meeting starts at (for example) 1pm...that's when it starts. The room (whether Zoom or in person) should be open at least 5 minutes before the meeting time.