Airless
@airless.bsky.social
she/her, Big orange salamander dragon. afab, 30's, active transport enthusiast, sometimes nsfw 🔞 Icon by @nicogotchi.bsky.social
"Pronouns used to be a funny joke, Hank. Until the government tried to tell me I couldn't use them anymore. So now I'm adamant about making sure trans people are gendered right. Not for their sake. But because I'll be damned if the US government is going to tell me what words I can and can't use."
Your boss and your landlord have already voted
King County Elections@elections.kingcounty.gov · yesterdayWe projected 45% turnout for this election, King County. As of 8 a.m., 19% of you had turned out. You've got until 8 p.m. tonight to make your voice heard! kce.wiki/DropBox has a list and map of all 91 official ballot drop boxes across the county.
"but harry potter was so important to me-" with love and light and all respect, grow up. you can love something and not venerate it. you can say "i really liked these" and not spend your entire life obsessed with it. they're half-assed okay written children's books, man. read better books.
Today is the day! Check your mailbox, fill out your ballot, and drop it off before 8pm. 🗳️ Not sure who to vote for? @theurbanist.org has you covered! Their extensive questionnaires, interviews, and endorsements are unmatched. www.theurbanist.org/2026-primary...
What's more nefarious than age-verification? The chilling effect on platforms. The threat of prosecution is likely enough to get a lot of retailers to end sales of politically "harmful" categories entirely. No more fantasy, no more sex education, no more LGBTQ+ resources. That's the real goal.
Inexperienced Seattle Mayor Apologizes for Naively Assuming Police Knew How to Do Their Job: tinyurl.com/3dv6uy9m
Join us for the next Seattle Bike Disco on August 21, gathering at Occidental Park at 7pm! This month, we'll be doing all swim stops 😄 Credit: Lara! Thanks Lara!
Commission for @stormwyvern.bsky.social He is not afraid of thunderclaps, nor strong gusts of wind, nor waves that violently beat against the rocks. He doesn't even need to challenge the elements, the element is himself, he is the Storm.
1 sticker pack, 3 badges and 3 headshots remain as of now! more info in above link #furry #furryart #commsopen
I love when characters in media can do this sort of thing. I've always called it 'Being a duoped' insofar as stance goes! Duo in that you can walk on twos, OR, go into all terrain mode at will. It's a super fun character quirk, and I've been happy to see more of it.
YOU MUST TRY TO LOVE YOURSELF WHEN NOTHING ELSE DOES. THIS WILL BE THE HARDEST PART
Most plastic items are too small for recyclers to bother sorting and processing, or they're assembled in such a way that it's less expensive to just make new plastic. In fact, only 5% of Americans’ plastic finds new life. (Published Aug. 2024)
When Is “Recyclable” Not Really Recyclable? When the Plastics Industry Gets to Define What the Word Means.
Companies whose futures depend on plastic production are trying to persuade the federal government to allow them to put the label “recyclable” on plastic shopping bags and other items virtually guaran...
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Don Frue vs Yoshihiro Takayama (2002) #critterposting
Rii Abrego@riibrego.bsky.social · last wk.new cat tree is going well
[ ☄️ // #furryart #digimon #adoptable ] renamon collab adoptables with @unholylykoi.bsky.social !! 1 - monster energy (PRECLAIMED) 2 - dark wolf 3 - sylveon 4 - zoroark all flat priced! TIER 1 (just the design): $75 TIER 2 (design + collab fullbody art by us both): $170 reply or DM to claim!
🌊 Wooper 🫧 It's him!! The newest cursor set is LIVE 💙 ko-fi.com/s/8a115e3f80
Two shootings in one weekend. Can I call out sick for not wanting to leave the house? (if I had actual sick time left 🫠 )
Too many people have been killed on Seattle’s streets in recent weeks. These tragedies are preventable. Tell Seattle leaders to improve intersection safety, require side guards on large trucks, and prioritize Vision Zero. Take Action: actionnetwork.org/letters/plea...
Don't block the box! - dangerous for people walking, biking, and scooting - especially dangerous for people with disabilities or other mobility needs - makes congestion worse - doesn't get you anywhere faster - gets you an automated ticket at 8 locations in the city: www.seattle.gov/police/commu...
Kyle Jacobson@ks-jacobson.bsky.social · 2w agoCan we turn every stop line in the city into a speed bump @transportation.seattle.gov? I'd like to use a completely unobstructed crosswalk again someday
Drivers are always in a hurry... *unless* someone makes them angry. Then they have all the time in the world to stop, harass people, and even commit murder.
Bill Lindeke@blindeke.bsky.social · 2w ago"The driver, 31-year-old Charles Medina, sped past the couple from behind... Rapp’s boyfriend responded to the maneuver by raising his hands and yelling, at which point Medina slammed his brakes, skidded to a stop and accelerated in reverse." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
🚨 ACTION ALERT🚨 Last week, USDOT removed bike lanes, road diets, & speed management from its Proven Safety Countermeasures website. Join us in calling on Congress to demand a briefing on why the administration is erasing protections for vulnerable road users: action.bikeleague.org/page/100481/...
