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Breaking MS NOW:
An ICE whistleblower is expected to testify at a congressional forum today that the agency is "lying to Congress and the American people" about its training of new recruits.
Ryan Schwank was an ICE academy instructor for new recruits before he resigned earlier this month.
Even though I feel like I am relatively careful about curating my social media, there's so much bad out there that gets in anyway.
Anyone have tips (besides taking a break wholesale)?
Called my senators today. Did you?
The SAVE Act is a poll tax. I hope the Senate can stop it and if they can't I hope the Supreme Court will recognize it as an affront to the constitution.
Hopes though... sigh.
And at least one of those firey deaths, if I recall, was on purpose? Smdh.
A gradient pink and orange background surrounds a selfie of Sam Nordquist, a Black trans man with black eyes and a stubbled mustache in a backwards black baseball cap and a gray sweatshirt. Text reads, “In Remembrance: Sam Nordquist. ‘He had a heart of gold… he was such an amazing friend, full of life. There is nobody like him.’ Transgender Law Center.”
Sam Nordquist should still be here. We condemn the horrifically anti-Black, racist, and transphobic violence that took his life. We will NEVER stop fighting for trans liberation until all of us are free.
May Sam’s memory be a blessing to his communities and loved ones. May his spirit rest in power.
Elisa Rae Shupe's suicide strikes a chord for trans folks everywhere - INTO www.intomore.com/culture/elis...
Very Sad. In A Trump and Musk America.
If you need proof that we need to stay loud and we need to protect our LGBTQ+ siblings, news of Sam Nordquist's horrifying murder does that and more.
Having said that, be aware details are upsetting and graphic, please protect your peace.
Do not stop reaching out to your officials. We can't stop.
It feels weird the first time you do it but silence tells them that it's ok to do what they're doing. It's NOT OKAY.
There is an app called "5 Calls" that I personally use. It's got numbers and scripts based on many issues (including the alarming activities of the unelected not-cee sympathizer who has taken over parts of the system). CALL. BE HEARD. STAY LOUD.
For anyone trying to make a difference, yes even if you live in a blue area and you feel like your representatives are already fighting, PLEASE call them.
Went to the #50501 event today at the Capitol in St. Paul. No covert operatives or ne'er-do-wells that I could see. Just a couple hundred people of likes minds braving the cold to voice our anger, frustration and opposition to the powers that be. Next time even louder. We're not going anywhere. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🗽
Critical Role
Capy sits masked in a clinic waiting room in a Critical Role hoodie and beanie and a button that reads "Free Mom Hugs"
Sitting in urgent care because I have reached the age where I can hurt myself in the simple act of getting out of bed.
On the plus side, the receptionist said she liked my FreeMomHugs pin and took a card with info (I keep a little case of them with me).
Always increasing visibility.
As someone with a Watership Down half sleeve tattoo, I approve. <3
If you are moving to Minnesota to escape anti-trans actions in other parts of the country, there are lots of resources and organizations ready to go to help.
tffmn.org/resources
tigerrs.org
www.outfront.org
www.transnorthland.org
Support Target partners Black Owned brands directly!
Preemptive warning for anyone who follows this feed: a) I'm hoping to be much more active here starting today... b) you'll wish you got a nickel every time I use the word "visibility"... c) I volunteer with FreeMomHugs but any views expressed are specifically mine and I in no way speak for the org.
It might seem petty or pointless, but it still felt right to call and cancel my Target card today.
Love seeing other LGBTQ+ #critters!!!!
Thankfully there is Sequeerity, but no corporations would be a hard sell to keep things running at the level they do these days... But thank goodness for People's Pride the same weekend I guess!
DO NOT DISCLOSE ANYTHING.
All you fake men better start lining up at the DMV so you can get your IDs and passports changed. It would be a shame if gov't agencies were flooded by these requests. Or if people started contacting DHS regarding non-compliance in a month or so. XD
Came here to make this addition.
A 12-inch posable doll wearing a pink, slim-fit suit jacket and pants, white dress shoes, a white shirt and black tie, with sunglasses over the pink bag over his head, on which is written the phrase "Love is Real". The doll is sitting on a folding TV tray in front of a pothos plant.
My wife finally got to open the gift I made for her.
It's an action figure of @chucktingle.bsky.social!
It's so great to get to play in person D&D and I'm so lucky to get to do it. @danjohnson.bsky.social is a great DM!
