Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’

Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’

The federal judge, who cited Dolly Parton in his ruling, found that the state law violated the First Amendment.

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my phone logged me out and I have been too busy to log onto my laptop but I am alive

The Canadian Government has a big AI boner right now, but you can still answer the survey with as much spite as you can muster.

Sonja Boon@storiedselves.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Canadian arts and culture folks: the federal government has launched a (methodologically flawed) survey on "the Cultural Sector's readiness for Artificial Intelligence". If you're ready to resist or refuse genAI, here's your chance to let them know. pch.research-recherche.ca/f/s.aspx?lan...

Busting out the supernote to sketch again #sketchbook #art

the forbidden candy

another comm down, this time of a lovely abyssal-turned-solar exalted :] #art #commission #exalted

Happy #WorldSnakeDay! Garter snakes are good swimmers

I do not like this gen AI I do not like what it implies I do not want it in my art I do not think it makes you smart I do not want it in my games I do not like its goals and aims I do not want it in my books I do not like the way it looks I do not like it, I don't care I do not want it anywhere

my unholy creation. its actually working, it hasnt been an hour yet and the air quality in my place is noticeably better. i can breathe in comparable comfort, and my eyes dont hurt! link to build ur own here: engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science... beware walmart, they overprice their filters

Mira@thefreeradical.org · 2mo ago

hey minneapolis peeps, anyone know where i can get the materials to make a corsi-rosenthal box for cheap? im broke and id rather get them all in one fell swoop so my time outside's limited

Helpful for those us of in areas covered in wildfire smoke

babs ✨@itsbabs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

i cannot implore you enough to use respiratory protection that *really works* for what you’re facing. yes, the best mask is the mask you’ll wear, but when conditions are this bad, know that not all tools are created equal. if you can access something better and are able to wear it, it’s worth it.

Hi! For reporting I'm doing at @motherjones.com, I'm looking to connect with people on how workplace accommodations has helped their mental health when it comes to changing in function due to Long Covid. Please reach out at jmetraux@motherjones.com. Reposts appreciated.

First Catrina for the Fringe Festival! This was taken after the dress rehearsal

new rule: the winner of the tournament earns the right to face Cabo Verde for the title

Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist@nameshiv.bsky.social · 2mo ago

So far only one football superpower that Spain could not defeat at this world cup- Cabo Verde

Least professional artist search post. Reposts please? 🥺

An important note! I think many have already said it but DO NOT DONATE TO THE VENEZUELAN RED CROSS They are associated with the gov, who are stealing the aid, not letting help in in areas like La Guaira and Moron, and more. Use other organizations or direct help to the people

Val@valssky.bsky.social · 2mo ago

TO HELP THE VICTIMS IN VENEZUELAS EARTHQUAKE This gofoundme was created to help everyone, to be able to get medical supplies and more I'll try to look for more places todo donate but share this please www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-...

Individual Ko-Fi accounts are in the replies!!

Val@valssky.bsky.social · 2mo ago

TO HELP THE VICTIMS IN VENEZUELAS EARTHQUAKE This gofoundme was created to help everyone, to be able to get medical supplies and more I'll try to look for more places todo donate but share this please www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-...

Without downloading new pics, describe your gender with one image

Doki Rosi 🌷 working 9 to 5@dokirosi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Without downloading new pics, describe your gender with one image

all I'm doing tonight is drinking agua de jamaica and eating tacos and I am so stressed about it it feels like I'm preparing for war when I'm NOT EVEN DOING ANYTHING

Omg I never expected my theatre show and MY FACE to end up on a magazine cover 😭💖

Carousel of Florence + The Machine?

I took too long to make passata and accidentally let 10 lbs of tomatoes go bad and while they were less than $1/lb I'm still quietly devastated

Most of the jobs I'm qualified for pay the same as what I was making fifteen years ago, and a soda costs twice as much, and it seems like whatever number is going up when people talk about the economy is the number for the guys selling the soda

MJW@wilsonmj.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I just went to Taco Bell. I got two chalupas and a small drink. It was $18. This it's what people mean when they talk about the economy feeling bad right now. Everything is expensive. Cheap things are no longer cheap. You can't leave your house without spending $50.

Absolutely insane that Cape Verde — a country of 500,000 — played Spain, Uruguay and Argentina…and lost to none of them in regulation. Easily one of the greatest performances in World Cup history.

The ref should simply let them play until Cape Verde wins

Please help me finish my thesis so I can finally be free of academia 🫶✨ aidetectionsurvey.carrd.co

Choose a cartoon puppy to adopt!

One of those days where almost all my personal Sim bars are in the red

I've been thinking about webrings, site blogs, and newsletters, mostly because of how ID verification seems determined to undermine social media spaces. Are any artists doing such things? I'm curious to see what the ecosystem is like #artistsofbluesky #arttalk

New fit for @hinnhawkeye.bsky.social 's Ismene, thank you very much for commissioning me! 🥰 Design comms are open if your character, too, desires a new look 👁️👁️

The Churchyard's Watchful Protector