Every one of the last 31 political attacks came from Republicans. Political violence in the USA is on the rise and, contrary to conservative talking points, the evidence shows it is overwhelmingly fueled by right-wing extremism. Source: wikicrawlers.com/archives/2781

The fascinating history of Bi Visibility Day, and how it was inspired by this famous figure https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/23/bi-visibility-day-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important/?utm_content=1758630000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

What is stochastic terrorism? Also, it’s interesting to note that most critics of this term / concept fall into the “speaker” category below and argue that their free speech is protected. #hatespeech #hate #bigotry #freespeech #stochasticterrorism

September 23 is Bisexuality Visibility Day and Bisexual Coming Out Day. For those ready to do so, this day can be used to come out in the company of many others. There’s strength and comfort in numbers. If you’ve come out today, congratulations and welcome! 🩷💜💙 #bisexual #bi #lgbtq+ #queer

A new study shows that “strategic victimhood” is used to justify retaliation and puts to work anti-democratic, coercive, and illiberal governance and policies once an authoritarian populist is granted executive power. #politics www.psypost.org/new-paper-un... www.mdpi.com/2673-5172/6/...

Absolutely bonkers. Why is the court allowing this couple to care for their three other children after they are released? Again, absolutely utterly bonkers. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-...

The benefits of extremism by John Cleese. 1987. #extremism #politics

"My friends… Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world." Best Prime Minister we never had. 😔 #JackLayton #canada #canpoli

Where Rationalists Go Wrong: Stop Sharing Facts! Start Changing Minds! #rationalism #atheism #skeptic #freethinker #empiricism #existentialism #populism #science #dogma #religion #polititics #psychology www.freethinkersinternational.net/where-ration...

If the person offering you salvation is the same person threatening you with eternal damnation, it’s not really salvation. It’s extortion.

Canada pauses deportation of a non-binary US citizen because of 'risks' to LGBTQ+ people in America

An American father who moved to Russia to avoid #LGBTQ+ “indoctrination” is being sent to the front line in Ukraine, despite being assured he would serve in a non-combat role. Derek Huffman feels he is being “thrown to the wolves.” #lgbtqia+ #FAFO www.thedailybeast.com/texan-moved-...

Good for you, Ken. The political targeting and public harassment of vulnerable folks by powerful folks needs to stop.

Additionally, let’s also listen to Fred Roger’s back in 1969 arguing for the same thing: youtu.be/fKy7ljRr0AA

Everyone can change. Kindness isn’t woke. Kindness is a life giving force. We have a responsibility to deal more kindly with one another. More than ever. #kindness #loveislove #pride #lbgtqia+ #lgbtq+ #trans #transrightsarehumanrights #istandwithtrans

Fascists and dictators will pick apart society like an onion… peeling away vulnerable groups until they eventually get to you. Human rights: United we stand. Divided we fall. #trans #transrights #transrightsarehumanrights #lgbtqia+ #istandwithtrans #🏳️‍⚧️ #🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtq+

Pedro Pascal Stands Up For Trans Community. Again. Via @pinknews.bsky.social #trans #transrights #transrightsarehumanrights #istandwithtrans #🏳️‍⚧️ #lgbtq+ #🏳️‍🌈

Remembering Mel Blanc. Amidst a lonely, messed up childhood, those cartoons and his characters were always there to distract and cheer me up. #melblanc #cartoons #looneytunes #merriemelodies #voiceacting

Who are these cowards who fired her? On June 18, Moore was called into her supervisor’s office and told she was being terminated. The reason, she was told, was the inclusion of a specific children’s book placed in a summer reading display themed “Color Our World.” gomag.com/article/geor...

Robin Wall Kimmerer has an infectious love of both natural beauty and science, and a respect for multiple streams of knowledge, including indigenous knowledge. She is a wise and powerful storyteller. #science #nature #naturalbeauty #botany #goldenrod #aster More here: youtu.be/BiVvl-p_6O8

I love this video. Quiet yet powerful signals of support, allyship, and kindness. Very important, now more than ever. #lgbtq+ #lesbian #gay #bi #trans #transrightsarehumanrights #🏳️‍⚧️ #queer #ace #intersex #twospirit #🏳️‍🌈

“Currently, the world’s eight richest individuals have as much wealth as the bottom 50% of people worldwide.” www.eurekalert.org/news-release... academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar... #inequity #wealth #wealthinequality #billionaires #waronpovertynotpeople

Over 5,000 LGBTQ+ activists formed the world's largest human Pride flag in Mexico City's Zócalo (June 22, 2025). #LGBTQIA+ #LGBTQ+ #pride #gay #lesbian #bi #bisexual #trans #transrights #queer #questioning #asexual #ace #intersex #twospirit

“All war is a symptom of man's failure as a thinking animal.” —John Steinbeck #peace #love #kindness #war #nowar #fuckwar #politics #nonukes #news #history #nowar #waronpovertynotpeople

In case you can't tell what just happened, JK Rowling instructed her followers to take photos of anyone in a women's restroom who doesn't match their idea of Western feminine beauty standards. Short hair? Thick cheekbones/jaw? Too tall or broad-shouldered? You're now "a man" and will be harassed.

On June 23rd, we commemorate the birth of Alan Turing, a man whose brilliant mind laid the foundations of modern computing & whose tragic fate serves as a stark reminder of humanity’s capacity for both genius & cruelty. medium.com/@somanathtv/... #lgbtq+ #pride #pridemonth #turing #alanturing #🏳️‍🌈

“It’s the Trojan Horse that you use for all this anti-trans nonsense…” Nick Berg in Texas speaking truth to power. #transrights #trans #transrightsarehumanrights #istandwithtrans #lgbtq+

For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.

Disgusting and hateful. “The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest and most helpless citizens.” “The test of a government is not how popular it is with the powerful and privileged few but how honestly and fairly it deals with the many who must depend on it.” —Jimmy Carter

When will hateful, bigoted folks who often use “religious liberty” as their justification finally accept that EVERYONE has a right to live their life freely, safely, find happiness and love, and thrive? www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/06/tran... #trans #transrights #lgbtq

“We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever.” Carl Sagan, Cosmos, 1980 (p. 30)

A better approach to the #nature vs. #nurture debate is summarized in this video. Neuropsychologist Russell Barkley emphasizes that we need to take the shepherding view of parenting rather than the engineering view. #parenting #lgbtq+ #psychology youtu.be/TknWODlAzvo

“You let one ant stand up to us, then they all might stand up.” The movie ‘A Bug’s Life’ has a lot to teach us about power.

Life doesn’t wait. While we’re tangled in worries, chasing what’s next, replaying what’s past, or trying to save the world, this moment happens and quietly slips by. Breathe. Feel. Notice. Love hard. Even on the worst days, there’s beauty in the now. #SheShed

Pride isn’t just a party, it’s a protest. This June, we celebrate who we are and stand up to those trying to erase us. Be loud. Be bold. Be unshakable. Queer joy is resistance. #HappyPride

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈 😄 #LGBTQ+ #lesbian #gay #bisexual #trans #queer #questioning #asexual #twospirit #pride #happypride #pridemonth

We cannot and will not let hate win.

“Your trans child hates you... now what?” Extremely well thought out and executed video by @sunnydionysus.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=STIr... #lgbtq #trans #transgender #nocontact #educational

With Pride🏳️‍🌈 coming up in June where I live (Toronto)… thought I post this vid addressing those folks who ask: “why isn’t their straight pride?” #lgbtq #toronto #ontario #canada #pridetoronto #lesbian #gay #bi #trans #queer #questioning #ace

“Straight Pride” is a far-right dog whistle. Privileged people who see marginalized, oppressed, discriminated, or bullied folks fight back or, at least, fight for basic dignity or basic rights react like it’s a threat to them directly and/or society. 🙄 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #lgbtq #pride

This is a chilling echo of history. 😳

Why did Stephan Harper's conservative government allow the sale of our media to American companies? US Hedge funds control Canadian press. I don’t want foreign investors deciding what Canadians see and hear as news. Problem is, it’s mostly propaganda. #EndForeignOwnership

“Long live everyone in their own space.” Kaif gets it. Be like Kaif. All war is a symptom of man’s failure as a thinking animal.

"Queer people don't grow up as ourselves, we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimise humiliation & prejudice. The massive task of our adult lives is to unpick which parts of ourselves are truly us & which parts we've created to protect us." —Alexander Leon

This speaks for itself. Tennessee woman speaking to a council in 2022 defending a #Pride display. #LGBTQ+

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Trump is engaging the full power of the presidency to settle scores,” our columnist Maureen Dowd writes. “The White House was not meant for petty tyrants on revenge tours. In the biggest job in the world, Trump seems like a very small man.”

Great reminder. Every student brings their life and lived experiences into their classroom(s). #onted #edtech #education #teacher #librarian #k12 #classroom #elementary

A decision must be made. A country isn’t a rock. It’s what it stands for. It’s what it stands for when standing for something is the most difficult. Let it now be noted that this is what we stand for: Justice. Truth. And the value of a single human being. #Nuremberg youtu.be/N3BwK51YFgQ

CANZUK is an interesting idea that I’ve heard before but now seems like a *very good* idea… maybe even a necessity. #CANZUK #Canada #Australia #NewZealand #UnitedKingdom #🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧 youtu.be/W-HOusLk7xY

Stephen Fry: “How dare you…” #atheism youtu.be/-suvkwNYSQo