The real downside of it being warm out is that you can’t tell who is gay by whether or not they are holding an iced coffee.

It was sunny out in NYC today and that made me happy.

For “no real reason” I’m going to say how much I have loved the magic school, magical kids and meaningful exploration of history in @dhonielle.bsky.social’s Conjureverse series, in case anyone wants a series about magical kids. www.theconjureverseseries.com

For the past few years, I’ve done a “year in theater” review in my OOO message at the end of the year. This year, I decided to keep track of shows as the year goes on. So here is my little journal for the year…so far. #theater #broadway #offbroadway docs.tylerrichard.com/2026theater

“I saw Cole Escola as Mary at the Lortel” I mutter as they wheel me into the activity room for my pills and bingo

“The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality.” James Baldwin

We killed 85 schoolgirls. We are not the good guys.

BREAKING: We're suing Kansas for a law that invalidates transgender people's updated driver's licenses and authorizes anyone to sue anyone they suspect of being trans for using the "wrong" bathroom.

We are relieved that in Tincher v. Noem et al. the court has issued a preliminary injunction. The ACLU-MN is hopeful that it will prevent further First Amendment violations like the ones that have been harming Minnesotans since the start of “Operation Metro Surge.” aclu-mn.org/cases/tincher-v-noem

ICE doesn't keep our communities safe.

The ACLU of Minnesota is devastated by this morning’s news that ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, and is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into the shooting.

This is a huge win for the people of Portland, LA, and Chicago, and for the rule of law. As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.

After a teen died at Pillen Family Farms, his mom grew frustrated that no one could say why. She requested tissue from his body to independently test. The county attorney said no. “My son is dead,” says Justy Riggs-Panther. “There ought to be answers.” 🔗 buff.ly/oy9OswZ

My Tummy Hurts Because I Drank My Hot Chocolate Too Fast And Other Reasons I Am Not Qualified To Be An Adult.

If you’ve ever found yourself at a holiday meal without the right words to discuss causes you believe in, we’ve got your back. Gear up to navigate conversations about trans rights, immigrants’ rights, and more.

People are understandably commenting on Lwaxana’s sex drive but in this scene she indicates she not only sees Odo as the being he is but wants to enable him — even when it makes how different they are more explicit and extreme. And that’s just beautiful.

“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”

We have the right to free speech, whether the federal government likes it or not. And we have friends everywhere.

most people don't want politics that hurt other people. we just want a long overcoat like david bowie and affordable housing

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78. Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward. "We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social

BREAKING: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members to Portland over the governor's objections. This decision reinforces one of our country's core principles: The military has no place policing our communities.

BREAKING: President Trump issued a memo calling for government-wide "terrorism investigations" into political opponents. His administration is trying to use political violence as an excuse to investigate and intimidate the president's perceived enemies.

Happy Decision Avoidance Season to all my fellow Libras! ⚖️

there is a point here i want to amplify. the free speech defenders of the mainstream seem to have no awareness that actual free speech is often more fractious and destabilizing than civil and respectful. a society where speech is genuinely free isn’t the deferential space they want it to be.

The Trump administration is villainizing and punishing those who dare to express anything but unequivocal support for its political views. Such censorship is profoundly harmful to a free society — but it can be stopped if we resist it together.

Happy Labor Day, comrades 🫡

All I'm saying is there was a time in my life where I would compare the staff at the gay bar on Friday night and the Cracker Barrel on Saturday AM to see which place had more gay staff.

RIP Terence Stamp. Goodbye General Zod, Chancellor Valorum, Jor-El in Smallville, and Prophet of Truth in Halo 3. Terence Stamp was also in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Red Planet, Last Night in Soho, Miss Peregrine, Big Eyes, Alien Nation, Wall Street, and many more movies. He was 87.

Iowa has bad corn

Gonna point to this the next time a coworker says I’m talking about musicals or sci-fi too much.

If I could send junior high Tyler a message the first one would be “no really you’re gay” and the second would be “that library page job you’ll have in a couple years will be one of the best jobs you’ll ever have.”

Small towns and big cities alike rely on local radio to prepare for severe weather events. Defunding public media violates our free speech rights and makes it more likely people won’t know about the next natural disaster until it’s at their doorstep.

We sued in 1990 after performance artist and activist Tim Miller had his grant rescinded from the National Endowment for the Arts because of LGBTQ themes in his work. The NEA is now under political pressure to force grant applicants to adhere to President Trump's anti-trans agenda, and we're suing.

In new interviews, 13 women who were taken in the Omaha worksite raid told the Omaha World-Herald that ICE agents mocked them, tried to intimidate them into signing papers, and incorrectly told them they don’t have rights. This is appalling.

Less “here’s what Mamdani’s victory means for the country” takes. More “here’s what other campaigns can learn from Mamdani’s” takes.

it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time

New reporting confirms what's been clear from the start. The vast majority of people taken by ICE in their Omaha raid had no criminal records. This is the reality of the extreme mass deportation agenda: creating fear, separating families, and targeting our neighbors, loved ones and coworkers.

“If you are a citizen, an immigrant, anyone on this land: You are not illegal. That doesn’t make you less of a human.” The Trump admin has sought to punish Mahmoud for his advocacy in support of Palestinian human rights. But everyone in this country has the right to speak out. Our fight continues.

BREAKING: A federal court has ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student detained as punishment for his advocacy for Palestinian human rights. Mahmoud spent over 3 months in ICE detention, during which time he missed the birth of his first child and his own graduation.

It's the weekend, baby

The people of Los Angeles will rally on Monday, 6/9 to demand the release of everyone unjustly detained by ICE, like SEIU leader David Huerta, and an end to militaristic escalation on our communities. Join us and @aclusocal.bsky.social at 11 AM in LA to call for an end to these human rights abuses.

President Trump's deployment of federalized National Guard troops is unnecessary, inflammatory, and an abuse of power. The Trump administration is putting people in LA in danger and undermines the democratic principle that the military should not police civilians. www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...

And even if gay marriage wasn't going to be the next domino to fall, standing up for trans people would still be the right thing to do. You're either for human rights whether it affects you personally, or you're not.

Today marks five years since Minneapolis police murdered George Floyd, igniting nationwide demands for an end to police violence. We're working with local partners across the country to hold police departments accountable for misconduct — including in Minneapolis.

LEGALIZE IT.

🚨 HUGE FLIP: Democrat John Ewing Jr. just turned Omaha blue—defeating the longest-serving GOP mayor in the country and becoming the city’s first Black mayor in history.

It’s the morning after the apocalypse. The earth is in ruins. Less than 10% of humanity has survived. I wake up, look around at the ruins, and find the first human who looks vaguely alive. “So, do you think any place is open for breakfast,” I ask.