Angie Nixon is calling for ICE to be Unmasked and held accountable

Hey all, just a note that I'll be teaching at Pony Con this weekend, talking about the importance of community building. There are so many other amazing talks scheduled. It's free, it'll be fun, I can't wait to see all the other presenters! themanege.org/pony-con I love you all! ❤️🐴

trans pony flags i made not that long ago :P . . . . #ponyplay #ponyplaypride #ponypride #petplay #humanpet #humanpony #transpride #bdsm #kink

Go to bsky.app/profile/did:... and click subscribe which will give you the option to block all. #noKings

Im offering a led-discussion on Pet Play & Power next week, Thursday @7pm PST, open to s-types only. RSVP: fetlife.com/events/1874512 List of questions and ideas to get you thinking: fetlife.com/ponygirlging...

Our monthly munch is today! fetlife.com/events/1868096 head over to Fetlife for details and to RSVP and come hang with the herd!

I forgot to post here that we have PONY CON patches! And theyre adorable! themanege.org/store

Presenters and classes have been announced for The Manège presents PONY CON 2025! Reminder: its virtual and free! Go check out the announcement. What classes are you most hyped for?! fetlife.com/events/18078...

ONE DAY LEFT to get your class proposal in for PONY CON!!! All ideas must be submitted by DM by noon PST July 31. We've had about 20 proposals submitted so far- 12 time slots available. So many amazing ideas, youre all so creative! Can't wait to see what else comes in and to put the roster together!

PONY CON pins are in!!! Presenters will all receive a free pin, all others can be bought at cost: themanege.org/store i LOVE how these turned out!!! Reminder, Herd Time, our monthly munch, is tonight! fetlife.com/events/1795862

Yes, they are Nazis. (see: Stephen Miller) Yes, these are concentration camps. (see: Alligator Alcatraz) Yes, they will come for everyone. (see: “Unhumans” book) This is fascism. It’s up to us to stop it.

PONY CON pins are coming! Limited run of 50.

Calling all ponies, handlers and friends! The Manege is seeking presenters for the 3rd annual PONY CON, a virtual and free conference for pony play! Send me a DM with your topic and some light details. Topics due by July 31st. Don't forget to RSVP: fetlife.com/events/1807816

Wow! In less than a day since posting, PONY CON 2025 already has just under 200 RSVPs & its still 4 months away! RSVP if you haven't: fetlife.com/events/1807816 PRESENTERS! Deadline for submitting a topic is July 31. We love new presenters too! DM ponygirlginger to discuss your topic(s).

Presenting for Mr Ladybug's Lounge on July 8 about the Leather Quilt. Please join us! fetlife.com/events/1807285

We had such an amazing time @seleatherfest.bsky.social we will so be back next year to rep the Leather Quilt and gallop around teaching classes and handing out cigars.

Awesome presentation from an awesome presenter. RsVP on fetlife and dont miss out!

The finished unicorn/pegasus costume! Will be at SELF next weekend and Seattle pride on the 29th with my super fabulous unicorn!

Handlers need love too! Made a rhinestone and sequin jacket for my Handler for a contest preformance at @seleatherfest.bsky.social! I mean, he is handling a unicorn! Swing by next Saturday at 2:15pm if you're at SELF for the Pup, Pony and Critter contest!

Ron Brandt was a pony play gear crafter.

In progress Unicorn (not done yet!)

Highly recommend Tromper to speak at any event or group, pony-centric or otherwise!

The finished headstall. I'll be bringing this one to SELF @seleatherfest.bsky.social if you are in Atlanta, ill be teaching pony play 101 (pony play primer) on Saturday of the con! Come say "Hay!".

Rhinestone pony update! Working on the rhinestones on the chest and hip harnesses too! So much sparkle!

I covered this index in my slides for Leather @ the Limits. Check put the latest.

In progress photo of my latest headstall and the new feather mohawk mane I'm building (it's only half done here!). I've posted new tutorials on the blog; make your own pony gear! Www.themanege.org/blog

ONYX Pearls NY/NE will feature Ms D Dom, the editor of "Black Leather in Color" for an online event "Threads of Tradition: Matriarchs of Power" on Thurs. May 15th. They will be discussing the history, culture and legacy of the leather community. Register via EventBrite in the linktree

Up in the shop now! PINK Pony Club headstall. Looks great with pink or rainbow mane! themanege.org/store live your pink pony club dreams!

I'll be giving away the trans pride colored pony play headstall during my pony play class in a couple weeks. Want your name in the drawing? Just leave a comment and I'll add you! RSVP for the class here: fetlife.com/events/1754630

I'm going to be making/selling pony play headstalls as a side project in fun colors! They'll be available to buy on the Manège website. Www.themanege.org Ive done red, holographic, pink, and trans pride colors. What colors should I do next?

On January 7, 2025, Meta announced a set of rollbacks to the company’s content moderation policies. We know that the impacts for users are huge, but they haven't yet been documented. We want to hear your concerns, thoughts, and experiences. Take the survey now: form.jotform.com/250835929562...

I'll be teaching a class tonight on Leather and the digital age. We will talk about Social Media, among topics. Come be part of the discussion: fetlife.com/events/1698569

History isn’t just what survives—it’s what we choose to remember. Too often, queer & trans stories have been erased, forgotten, or hidden away. But archives help reclaim that history, ensuring that future generations can find themselves in the past. blog.archive.org/2025/04/02/v...

ChatGPT is this generations Wikipedia.

Take Action to Defend Online Privacy in Your State This isn't just unconstitutional, it's dangerous. Click on your state to send a customized message to your representatives. www.defendonlineprivacy.com

@bsky.app CEO @jay.bsky.team details how the platform utilizes open networks to allow users to craft their own social media experience while maintaining their personal privacy.

This is an important discussion for Leather to be having intentionally. Big questions to ask yourself in the image, ones we need to responsibly ask ourselves when promoting our community and we will discuss as a group in-class. Tag a friend(s) you think would benefit from this class in the comments!

Let this sink in.

Criminalizing protest is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes

Stop supporting tech that doesn't support you. thenextweb.com/news/big-tec...

Sen. Mike Lee has introduced the SCREEN ACT, a bill that applies the "harmful to minors" standard used to ban LGBTQ+ books and resources in schools and libraries... and apply it nationally—to the internet. Under the guise of protecting kids from "pornography" www.lee.senate.gov/2025/2/senat...

Hay ponies! Pony pride flag patches are in!!! While most pre-sold, we still have 4 embroidered patches available: themanege.org/store

Scientists move to Bluesky, transitioning away from X and Meta platforms www.dailyuw.com/science/scie...

Unrelated to my normal content, just a fun fact: Lantian "Jay" Graber is CEO of Bluesky. She is daughter of a Chinese mother who is an acupuncturist and a Swiss father who teaches mathematics. Her mother was born and raised in China, and she was named Lantian because it means "blue sky" in Chinese.

Vote with your wallet. After cutting DEI, foot traffic to Target dropped 3.9% and 1.4% to Walmart. Foot traffic to Costco, which has stood by its DEI policies, increased 4.6%. Remember, Facebook is no different. While it seems small, it's actually quite noticeable to investors (63% LGBTQ use it).

In June at SELF I'll be presenting an Intro to Pony Play in addition to a class about the leather quilt. Come pony in person!

Bluesky now has an instagram clone: Pinksky! You simply put in your current bluesky username and it brings all your followers with you. This is the direction social media is going. pinksky.app/download

If you haven't already, please read my post on Facebook and Leather: medium.com/@lexinleathe... GLADD consistently gives FB an F for a reason. Heres just more reasons to leave.