The first honest thing he’s said.

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I’m sorry, she had the conductor call the cops because his posture was bad? HIS POSTURE?! And the conductor called? AND THE COPS FUCKING ARRESTED HIM?! White people, if we see our fellow WP doing this shit it is our duty to slap them upside their heads until they stop. No. Just no.

This book is awesome and I’ve recommended to several patrons at my library. They have found so helpful and relatable and enjoyed some delicious food!

“Since then, we have connected at some other events,” said Dubray. “Because, interestingly enough, we all hired the same campaign consulting group—" LMAO. Fuck off with that.

Let’s talk about the vast numbers potential voters would be more activated by genuine principled commitment to public goods and human rights as opposed to reactionary centrist pandering to bigotry!

Hearing that starting tomorrow there will be a sharp increase in 287g related immigration arrests/operations in the Orlando area. Possibly conducted by Florida law enforcement but ICE has been asked to assist to process those arrested. Please be cautious if you live in that area.

This is not good, folks. Absolutely what we expected, but not good. Call your senators and let them know in no uncertain terms that @schumer.senate.gov is not fit to lead in this moment and they must not follow him if he is going to capitulate to Republicans AGAIN. No compromise with fascism.

I hear both transphobes and normal folk talking about Testosterone as a performance enhancing drug and Estrogen as performance decreasing drug, and that's dude centric and not true. T and E are both performance enhancing drugs for sports. They just enhance different aspects. Let's talk powerlifting

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ICE cannot legally enter your home or gated/fenced property (unless they have a judicial warrant, which they won’t). Don’t ask anyone’s status, just assume they are at risk. Talk to them about it so they know what to do and where to go. In general, folks will appreciate that you are aware and care.

There are signs that while ICE is driving around, they may be scouting out homes where they see any signs laborers are present. If you have people working for you, whether it’s roofers, painters, landscapers, carpenters, whatever, you should have a plan to protect them if ICE shows up.

Have you called? Good. Call again. Tell your friends to call. Stare at them until they do. Tell them to make two more people call. Encourage them to use the stare-at-them-until-they-do-it tactic as well. But seriously, electeds need to hear from us & we have to be LOUD.

Debate is not a tool for building community, for mending relationships or building bridges, or encouraging understanding, because in essence, debate is a competition. There is a winner, loser, or a draw.

Reactions like this to brians story show why it's valuable to keep talking about. As artists we are living the situation and assume others are aware, but the truth is most people do not know

Fuck off into the sun.

anyone have leads on resources for trans folks (esp youth, esp mental health/crisis support) specifically in or near Syracuse, NY? asking for my stepmom who is helping a friend mobilize a brigade of support for a struggling grandkid

That’s why the decision for Sinners to compete in the Drama category at the Golden Globes rather than Comedy/Musical, is not just a strategic move but a crucial one. It positions the film for maximum visibility, artistic validation, and long-term staying power.

It’s about fucking time! If your rep signed call and thank them. If they haven’t call and tell them it’s time to do so.

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A tiny hopeful sign that calling and yelling (or maybe just speaking with passion) at electeds works. So call!!!!

Who got re-elected the same year the same voters overwhelmingly voted to enshrine the right to abortion in their constitution. Klein and co are so fucking out of touch.

cancelling Disney+ and Hulu is well and good but it’s not a huge hit on an individual level but Disney adults? people who spend real money at the parks? you guys can make a dent, call ‘em up and tell them your vacation is postponed until they pull their heads out of their asses

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This is, to put it as gently as I can, extraordinarily fucking scary and bad news!!!!

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what publications are putting out thoughtful, deeply reported work about this anti-trans crusade? certainly not the legacy pubs that usually fund thoughtful, deeply reported work

I can tell this site needs more sports knowers because everyone's been yelling about canceling Disney+ and Hulu all day and I literally haven't seen anyone yelling about canceling the new ESPN app, which was just rolled out and the success of which is existential for ESPN.

As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read. They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.

Calling all Guild members, labor allies and anyone who believes in a free country — Join us outside the entrance to ABC's offices at 7 Hudson Square (310 Hudson Street, Manhattan) TOMORROW at 12 PM ET to demand that ABC bring back Jimmy Kimmel Live! RSVP: wgaea.st/kimmel-rally

If they follow through it may significantly raise the risk of protesting, which always comes with risk of arrest.

This fucking sucks.

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ABC Disney has chosen to capitulate to a fascistic crackdown on Free Speech from the FCC. Join us tomorrow night from 7-9 as we rally to protest this cowardice, and find more ways to fight fascism. We protest, we network, we find work to do. Harbor and Katella, Anaheim. Defend Free Speech.

Awful and dangerous to hear the Mayor echo the transphobic bigotry coming from the Trump administration. It's completely at odds with the values of our city and another reason why his single, disgraced term in office cannot end soon enough.

Fucking hell, people. What are we doing here?

What Emily said. We don’t negotiate with folks who operate in bad faith. They will not keep their promises. It’s time to say no more.

You still have time to submit a comment. It’s important to use our voices, even though it feels like we’re screaming into the void. #DidThisToday

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A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say. This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand. All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.

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--you are not and will never be a safe person to organize with and your "activism" is actually self-aggrandizement. Sit the fuck down and try listening for a while.

it's so funny to see America's health insurance companies be like "look. If there's one thing we love it's denying you care. but we ran the numbers - and we cannot BELIEVE we're saying this - and it's cheaper for us to just pay for the vaccines than deal with you going to the ER."