I can't trust politicians who are anti-trans. Not because I'm "only searching for perfection" which is what centrists will be accusing me of for the rest of my life, it's because if you're not pro-trans you'll be garbage on lots of other issues too. Being anti-trans NEVER exists in a vacuum.

I love this!

The past couple days have made it clear that arresting and prosecuting Johnathan Ross isn’t just the right thing to do, it is necessary to prevent future violence by ICE who have interpreted the situation as “we can do that to whoever we want”

gonna be sitting with “there’s an assault on giving a shit about anyone besides yourself” for a long time

I don't know who needs to hear this, but cops are not allowed to shoot people just because you didn't do what they said. That is called murder when they do that. Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.

Every trans person--including every trans child--deserves the chance to be fully themselves. I'm so sick of seeing trans folks harmed repeatedly and unrelentingly, against all reason and scientific precedent. To my trans friends--I'm so sorry the world keeps trying to dim your light.

It’s still hard to believe the simple fact that this is all self-imposed. Everything that’s happening right now wasn’t the result of some foreign adversary destroying the country. We did this all to ourselves by electing the dumbest motherfucker to ever rule a nation.

Can we stop talking about DEI as only about people of color?!? It's about women. It's about disability. It's about Veterans. It's about being marginalized. It's about EVERYTHING and EVERYONE.

in all seriousness: one of the most important philosophical questions of our time

Now THIS is true leadership on the world stage. In stark contrast to the weak, ignorant clown we currently have in the White House. #SlavaUkraini 🇬🇧 🇺🇦

Trump wants to completely erase trans people simply living their lives, but welcomes sex traffickers with a private jet. There is absolutely no way to justify the nightmare of these fascist schmucks.

I wish reading the news felt less like binge watching the final season of a long running series that’s been a major part of your life for decades.

Omg, how am I just discovering this series? I can’t wait to dive in!

I’ll keep pushing this line of analysis because I’m increasingly convinced the clearest path out of this mess is for Dems to adopt a relentless anti-corruption, anti-inequality, anti-oligarchy, pro-democracy platform. The Dem leadership hasn’t realized it yet, but they’re now a reform party.

Anyone who is LGBTQIA+, an ally, an author/artist, or a reader needs to read this 🧵. If this passes, they’ll cast it in an ever-widening net to control all forms of personal and creative expression

New flyer just dropped--spread the word with healthcare folks and among disabled adults. Download at link. www.disability-rights-watch.com/2025/02/12/t...

Ukraine has been fighting to keep its democracy for 3 years. Trump handed over the USA to Musk/DOGE in under 3 weeks.

Why are they complying in advance? They’ve turned their back on every lesson taught by Sesame Street.

100%

Now more than ever.

LGBTQIA minors make up 40% of the endangered minor runaway population. They are 120% more likely to be unhoused. They are also uniquely at risk for exploitation and trafficking. This is breathtakingly evil.

let me put this plainly: if NCMEC is shut down, then Donald Trump has effectively legalized child pornography

@nancyafriday.bsky.social Yay! Glad you’re here ❤️

I do not understand why Democratic leaders are so godawful at understanding how narratives work or how to use them against a corrupt opponent stancilculture.substack.com/p/democrats-...

🔊 PSA for nondisabled people 🔊 It's time to step the FUCK up if you wanna be an ally. ASL interpretation is being targeted by right wing cry baby douchebags. Shut this shit down when you see it. SPEAK UP. This barrage of ASL hate is heavier than usual.

"Virtue signaling": a phrase invented by those who've smashed their own moral compasses and are pissed off that others' can still find north.

I’d like to yeet spending hours on the phone with the specialty pharmacy and still not getting my meds on time. #SpoonieAuthChat #Disability #WritingCommunity

lgbtqia+ people are being forced out of online spaces in real-time. We are being forced to leave communities and businesses and family spaces we’ve spent years building. Another day, another platform becomes unsafe. Hate is becoming a business model. It’s scary. Where next?

Right now, it’s 7 degrees here in the Smallbany area. I would like to order more degrees, but Amazon is on strike and I cannot find them locally.

Yes, please!

Have I had my mind changed on social media? Yes - NOT by arguing with randoms, but by following experts and first hand folks who share what they do, what they think and what's going on. The change isn't binary - I used to think one thing, and suddenly now another - it's slow and additive: Learning.

Cisgender people, if you want to help trans people...talk about trans rights. Do the uncomfortable shit with your family, with your cis friends. Break up with people if they are transphobic. Vote for politicians who protect trans people. Don't just voice your support privately when it suits you.

When I was a quirky teen who didn’t fit in, I wound up at an equally quirky college in the Berkshires. There, I grew into a writer. I grew into myself. Now it’s moving & losing much of its identity, and I’m sad for future quirky kids who’ll miss out. www.berkshireeagle.com/breaking/sim...

Moving my desk temporarily into the bedroom certainly makes my #5amwritersclub commute a lot shorter. But missing my coffee pitstop on the way!

Congratulations! Well-deserved!!!

I’ve loved this series so far! Can’t wait for the new one.

Hold my beer 🍺

I'm taking part in another Stuff Your Earbuds and it's live with over 100 FREE romance audiobooks on offer including Like I Promised. It's only for audiobooks that are wide (so places like Kobo, Google Play, & author's websites), not Audible. Find all the links at romanceaudiobookworms.com

I’m making my final charitable donations for the year and digging under the sofa cushions to give a bit extra. They’re going to need it to fight what’s coming.

Excellent idea!

I feel this one in my soul