Currently in a “civility in action” workshop where I’m being told to be civil. Um….no. If you support pedophiles and ICE, and/or if you’re homo/transphobic, racist, etc. I have no obligation to be civil. You’re an awful person.
Melissa Ryckman
@missoularedhead.bsky.social
Historian, medievalist, geek, feminist, mom, crocheter, potter. Order changes depending on day. Associate professor. All my own thoughts (most of which lately are 'wtf'). Desperately trying to do research.
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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I’m not one to do a whole lot of petition sharing, but renaming Nashville’s airport for Dolly? That I’ll share. c.org/w5Bk56xntw
Sign the Petition
Rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport
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Here's my story on Texas' drag ban being ruled unconstitutional again. Fun quote from Judge David Hittner, a Reagan appointee: "Finally, for those who find such activities as described in this case offensive, the solution is relatively simple … just don’t go." www.chron.com/culture/arti...
'Just don't go': Judge once again finds Texas drag ban unconstitutional
For the second time in three years, a federal judge has ruled Texas' ban on drag shows is unconstitutional.
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All I can say is Gov. Bill Lee better order those flags at half staff or he’s going to have a hostile bunch on his hands.
The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️
My class is taking 5 minutes to absorb the death of Dolly. In Tennessee, it’s what you do.
The massive dismantling of both this country's food safety surveillance apparatus and its general workforce has had entirely predictable results.
Dr. Damien P. Williams, dread portent down from a mountain cave@wolven.blacksky.app · 2y agoMe: *looks at the sheer number of food recalls lately* *Looks at the frankly Herculean amount of work it takes to prevent, discover, and stop food borne illness outbreaks* *Looks at Republicans working hard to dismantle the administrative and regulatory state* Uhhh… Huh.
They really are scared of just about everything, aren’t they!
James Goodwin@jamesgoodwin.bsky.social · 3mo agoMy god. The Heritage Foundation, which mercilessly attacked transgender kids in order to protect the "integrity of women's sports," is now attacking the legal basis for women's sports. The transgender student decision is barely 2 weeks old.
Day 5 of being bionic: a full-on shower with hair washing and everything!
Unacceptable ways to mock Lindsey Graham in death: -"He was gay lol" Acceptable ways to mock Lindsey Graham in death: -Literally every other possible insult
🤣🤣🤣 oh, sorry. You expected me to be sad? Miss Graham, don’t let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.
Today’s adventure in being bionic…taking a shower!
My child is awesome. For my birthday this year, she got me time with otters, my favorite animal. Softer than I thought. No shots of my face, though.
Why does she only do this when I’m just about to go to bed?!
Apparently, calling out racism is anti-Christian according to some. Maybe Jesus needs to start smiting some people? www.hatecomestomainstreet.com/p/the-southe...
The Southern Baptist Convention - and Its 'Horrific, Un-Christian' Race Problem
ANALYSIS: For SBC influencer William Wolfe, “racism” is denouncing racism and white supremacy.
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I mean, John Bolton is a fairly vile human being, but if he’s looking at up to 5 years in prison for classified documents, how many years would the Mango Maniac get for all the stuff he tried to steal?!
Democrats have appealed a ruling that refused to block President Donald Trump’s anti-mail voting executive order as the administration moves to carry it out — a major escalation in one of the most consequential voting rights battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Democrats appeal ruling that left Trump’s anti-mail voting order in place
Voting rights advocates have warned that Trump's scheme could inject chaos into elections, wrongly block eligible voters from receiving ballots and seize power that, under the U.S. Constitution, belon...
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Numerous redistricting efforts have taken place across the country ahead of the midterm elections.
Justice Sotomayor Blasts Supreme Court for Creating ‘Chaos’ With Ruling
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Honest question: why are they so opposed to science?!?
Jacquelyn Gill@jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 5mo ago🧵 Public science in the US has taken some heavy hits over the last year, but the White House OMB is proposing a series of changes that will result in a TKO for science as we know it unless we fight back. Here's what's happening, and why it matters. 1/n
Silicon Valley Is Bracing for a Permanent Underclass www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/o... & it’s fucking terrifying.
Opinion | Silicon Valley Is Bracing for a Permanent Underclass
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Judges, man. They just don’t brook nonsense. And I am here for it.
Then they're not "swing" voters, they're just Republicans
NPR@npr.org · 5mo agoSwing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.
omg this is insane
Rep. Mike Levin@levin.house.gov · 5mo agoNot enough people are talking about this. A Florida airport was renamed after Donald Trump. He walked away with the trademark, the licensing rights, and a deal that lets him profit off every piece of merchandise sold there. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...