El-Sayed: "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same commitment that I have to the safety of my own daughters. Because if there is one question of political philosophy that ought to animate us all, it's what would we do if we treated all our kids like they were all of our kids?"
On a more positive note, I've been hooked on Train Sim World 6 lately. I absolutely love simulators lol. This one has been pretty relaxing for me so far, sometimes I do my best thinking in driving simulators.
“Do you think it’s fair your office is still getting paid while Kentuckians go without representation?” This is the right Q from @cheering4change. Not only is it unfair, if he’s dead or incapacitated it should be a crime. (Fraud, racketeering, etc) #MissingMitchMcconnell
the mainstream media takes trump's abuse cause trump is their meal ticket. i have no sympathy for them. they are fascism enablers.
FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · 2d agoQ: Are you reconsidering Jeanine Pirro's role? Trump: You're fake news. Don't ever talk again.
A lot of folks in my area of Ohio are outing themselves when it comes to how little they care for trans folks. Today I was told “do not fuck it up” when it comes to the election and that I do not lack any civil rights as a trans person 🙄
Lockdown people are so funny. They pull out their hair at the fact that schools were closed for five minutes, and then you ask them if they actually want to educate poor and minority children and they’re like of course not
We have this sort of thing in Ohio. Our Distribution Requirement forces us to gather majority support from at least 44 of our 88 counties to even put issues on the ballot. It throttles democratic participation for all citizen-led initiatives.
Taniel@taniel.bsky.social · 4d agobiiiiig referendum the GOP has put on the ballot that could kill direct democracy in Missouri on Tuesday. this Tuesday
Another update to this: Debbie is chair of the central committee for the Fairfield county Democratic Party. And this is how she behaves about people speaking up for trans folks.
@itsbennu.bsky.social · 5d agoFollowing up on this, I emailed the org to quit volunteering and received a response that not only defended Debbie’s behavior but attacked those at the meeting as well. Please help me share and make others aware too.
"In a conversation led by Molly Webster, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein talks about dark matter, the nature of the universe, and who gets to ask the biggest questions in science. She challenges assumptions about objectivity and identity—making the case that who does science shapes the science we get." 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌@chanda.blacksky.app · 5d agoThis is definitely the most that I have ever talked about my life story — at @cascadepbs.org IDEAS Festival with @radiolab.bsky.social’s amazing!!!! Molly Webster: youtu.be/BdwK3ME1l_Y?...
Following up on this, I emailed the org to quit volunteering and received a response that not only defended Debbie’s behavior but attacked those at the meeting as well. Please help me share and make others aware too.
@itsbennu.bsky.social · 6d agoFor fellow Ohioans, especially trans folks and their allies~ If you are volunteering with Rank the Vote like I have been, please be aware that a volunteer coordinator named Debbie Schaffner has been making public posts and comments attacking the trans community and those who are speaking up 1/?
“Democrat” Amy Acton’s platform is a step backward for trans people. The non-discrimination policy of Republican Governor Mike DeWine includes “gender identity or expression.” Acton’s non-discrimination policy omits those words. governor.ohio.gov/media/execut... actonforgovernor.com/issue/standi...
The Buckeye Flame@thebuckeyeflame.com · last wk.🚨BREAKING🚨 Equality Ohio changes grade for Dr. Amy Acton from ‘A’ to ‘Pending’ Decision comes after Acton failed to support transgender athletes during an interview with the Toledo Blade thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/28/e...
1. In the aftermath of forcing the Ohio Progressive Caucus to delete criticism of Amy Acton for calling trans girls "boys," progressives were promised a meeting with Acton. Now, we have learned she didn't show up, and kicked trans people out of the meeting. Subscribe to support our journalism.
Dem. Ohio Gov Candidate Amy Acton Scheduled a Meeting With LGBTQ+ Advocates, Didn't Show Up, And Kicked Out Trans People Who Did
The meeting was supposed to be Acton's way of making up for calling trans girls "boys."
erininthemorning.com
For fellow Ohioans, especially trans folks and their allies~ If you are volunteering with Rank the Vote like I have been, please be aware that a volunteer coordinator named Debbie Schaffner has been making public posts and comments attacking the trans community and those who are speaking up 1/?
Human beings seeking to move so they can have a better life is not an invasion and this is deranged thinking.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.Trump: "They're coming from Africa, they're coming from South America, they're coming from different parts of Asia, and they're invading Europe. They're invading Europe! It's an invasion. And the UK is a prime suspect."
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“Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk. He has rejected science, misled the public and compromised the health of Americans.”
Indivisible ❌👑@indivisible.org · 10mo ago“Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this. But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored.”
Federal agents hurled tear gas at people on a busy Logan Square street, outside a grocery store and near an elementary school. Reckless, undertrained ICE hires are a danger to everyone. This is terrorism against US citizens.
#crowtarot #cardoftheday Compassionate, self-restrained, graceful, capable of compromise, soft influence, guiding others rather than forcing.
My husband and I have discovered that a discord server we are in for a streamer that we occasionally watch has a mod who not only supports what this current administration is doing, but has also shared art of underage characters multiple times, along with defending Ghislaine Maxwell and 1/
This news truly breaks my heart. We are calling on HHS to take immediate action. Secretary Kennedy needs to bring back weekly measles tracking from the CDC, rehire the health experts, and roll out a serious vaccine campaign. Our kids' safety is on the line! abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-m...
Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.
abcnews.go.com
The first measles death in the US in a decade -- the tragic, preventable death of a child whose parents chose not to protect them with vaccination -- should spark an immediate nation-wide campaign to ensure all children are protected against preventable diseases. Anything less is unconscionable.
Hard no. Maybe he’ll say it was just a joke but you can’t put the FBI in the hands of someone who thinks this is funny.
First post of 2025! None other than Steel Ball Run! Over the years it became my favorite JJBA part and I can’t wait to see it animated. #jjba #steelballrun
I think we all need to get dramatic portraits like this done with our cats. Postcard from my collection, no date/info.
We need to think expansively and creatively, across our differences, to pursue justice for queer and other communities. 🌈🎓
Senthorun S. Raj@senthorun.bsky.social · 2y agoThe term “gay rights” is often used narrowly to describe reforms to decriminalise homosexuality or legalise same-sex marriage. But safe housing, good healthcare, secure migration status, etc are also critical dimensions of gay rights. It’s not equality if only a subset of gay folks are protected. 🌈🎓
Seriously. I sue drug companies, you don't have to tell me they suck, nor explain to me the risks of pharmaceuticals. But vaccines are different, they're like stealing fire from the Gods and burning plagues with it. Their benefit/risk ratio is downright magical.
Peter Bornstein@spidadoc.bsky.social · 2y agoVaccines are amazing. www.bbc.com/news/article...
