Jo Parker
@joparker.bsky.social
Newspapers then. CNN FactCheck now. Tomorrow … ? Formerly Joparker at The Other Site
Two characters who bring me happiness? That’s easy. F and U
Norm@chingerhook.bsky.social · 4mo agoStop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality. And trans lives are grounded in reality. We see y'all. No matter what. www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
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Hey Megyn Kelly, 14-year-old Eloise would like a word: “If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good… because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.” Sound up! 🔥🔊 1/2
"It'll be dead soon. Nature abhors a vacuum." -commentsivehadafew
an age test and a perfect joke in one place (via onelegblackheart on threads)
The 30th anniversary of the OKC bombing reminds me of the most tasteless lede I have seen, courtesy of the LA Times
I definitely plant lots of pots in the garden so I can move them around to spots where flowers are past their bloom. I just ordered Zinnia seeds which will go in 24 large pots for late summer color. #garden #gardening #latesummer #gardenpots #pottedgarden #zinnia #floralgarden #flowergarden #flowers
When someone tells you who they are, believe them. They know themselves better than you do
IndyGuy4KI@indyguy4ki.bsky.social · last yr.I am an ally!
I am a former incarcerated firefighter. I served in a California fire camp from 2009 to 2012. Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place. A thread.
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist” James Baldwin
Anthony Mitchell and his son, who both used wheelchairs, called for help in evacuating from the Eaton fire in California. They were found dead later that day, and now their family is asking what happened.
A Father and Son Called for Help to Escape the Eaton Fire. None Came.
The man and his son, who both used wheelchairs, called for help in evacuating from the Eaton fire in California. They were found dead later that day, and now their family is asking what happened.
nytimes.com
Could two followers please copy and re-post this tweet to show that someone is always there? National Suicide Prevention Hotline Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK) 1-800-273-8255 (USA) 1.833.456.4566 (Canada)
Butker should step aside. Make his wife a sandwich. He should realize his life really started when he became a husband and a father. He should give up his day job. He should realize he’s been told diabolical lies — his place is in the home.
The disinformation circulating about trans people is astounding. You would think there were thousands of college athletes changing genders based on the rhetoric. Truth is that there are about 10 trans athletes out of 510,000 athletes, says the NCAA That’s .000019% www.wkrn.com/news/nationa...
NCAA president says there are ‘less than 10’ transgender athletes in college sports
NCAA President Charlie Baker told a Senate panel that there are fewer than 10 transgender athletes he is aware of who currently compete in college sports, pouring cold water on an issue Republicans…
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