Anika Vaughn Raine

Even though I’ve never been able to afford to travel, I’ve certainly had an interesting journey.

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Anathema by A.V. Raine

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Second Thoughts curated by A.V. Raine

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Second Thoughts curated by A.V. Raine
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Second Thoughts curated by A.V. Raine
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I told you we’d be back

Missouri governor activates National Guard ahead of anti-Trump protests

Honestly the fact that they are activating the Guard in several states in response to the No Kings protests makes me want to go even more. It's building them up to be a huge event, and well, why let them down?

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The corporate media has proven that they care more about profits than journalistic integrity. Then again, what else could one expect from corporations whose have a fiduciary responsibility to create profit for shareholders.

Newsflash! “The president is lying!” I would be more surprised if he told the truth about anything.

Nothin but the facts

I’m not a huge fan of Newsome, but I will stand with him on this issue.

It is the authoritarian playbook in action.

He is looking for an excuse to deploy federally controlled forces.

Deplorable.

If she is cast I will absolutely go see this movie. If she isn’t, I couldn’t care less.

An excerpt from the poem “Dust” by A.V. Raine

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Transphobes are angry today because Hollywood is considering hiring the person who looks most like Zelda of anyone who has ever lived to play Zelda in the upcoming live-action Zelda movie

I think it’s great casting!

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Salt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws

Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, adopted official Pride flags on Tuesday in response to state laws barring the display of any nonofficial flags at schools and government buildings.

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this is a good day to normalize trans people in your life. That just means you welcome them. And I do! Please repost if you agree thank you.

Canadian Transgender People Avoid Crackdowns With Liberal Election Victory In the lead-up to the Canadian elections on Tuesday, many transgender people were worried about the trajectory of rights in the country. Now, many may be able to rest easily.

1. Canadian transgender people will avoid major crackdowns that could have happened under a conservative government thanks to the election results.

The risk was very real that the country would replicate US-style attacks on trans rights.

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I recognize that I haven’t been providing much content lately. I have been ill on and off for the last few months.

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“Puddles” by A.V. Raine

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Jon Stewart admits folks here were right & he wasn't: "I did not think he would get this authoritarian this fast. I really didn't. I'm sorry. Who could have known? Maybe if someone out there had yelled at me on Bluesky about this, I would have known. But no one did. Except every day. In all caps."

DOE, DOJ Launch Joint Investigations Team Targeting Trans Students Led by a Trump sycophant and a disgraced sports media mogul, Trump’s new team seeks to snuff out trans students from sports, bathrooms and locker rooms.

1. The Trump administration has announced a joint investigative task force between the Department of Education and Department of Justice to investigate trans students.

It will target them in bathrooms and sports.

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“Accommodations” by A.V. Raine

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