a. sterling
@asterling17.bsky.social
(they/them) neurodivergent, nonbinary, aroace, poet, environmentalist, blacksmith
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June 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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There is not a single congressional district in the U.S. where more than 15% of voters support cuts to SNAP, the federal program that provides food assistance to millions of low-income Americans.
May 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
There is not a single congressional district in the U.S. where more than 15% of voters support cuts to SNAP, the federal program that provides food assistance to millions of low-income Americans.
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This isn't hypothetical.
The coming days are bringing higher prices and disrupted supply chains, this time not because of a pandemic or a war, but self-inflicted by our country's government under this president.
The coming days are bringing higher prices and disrupted supply chains, this time not because of a pandemic or a war, but self-inflicted by our country's government under this president.
May 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This isn't hypothetical.
The coming days are bringing higher prices and disrupted supply chains, this time not because of a pandemic or a war, but self-inflicted by our country's government under this president.
The coming days are bringing higher prices and disrupted supply chains, this time not because of a pandemic or a war, but self-inflicted by our country's government under this president.
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1. Rather than waiting for a funding threat, the state of Minnesota under AG Keith Ellison is going on offense, suing the Department of Justice for attempts to force states to discriminate against trans kids.
The latest from S. Baum.
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Minnesota Goes on the Offense, Sues Trump to Protect Trans Kids
“I’m not waiting for Trump to sue Minnesota. Today, Minnesota is suing him and his administration because we will not participate in this shameful bullying.”
www.erininthemorning.com
April 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
1. Rather than waiting for a funding threat, the state of Minnesota under AG Keith Ellison is going on offense, suing the Department of Justice for attempts to force states to discriminate against trans kids.
The latest from S. Baum.
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The latest from S. Baum.
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On to a new attempt
April 4, 2025 at 5:35 AM
On to a new attempt
I'm not perfectly happy with it, but for a first attempt at oil painting, I'm calling it good and moving on to my second.
April 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I'm not perfectly happy with it, but for a first attempt at oil painting, I'm calling it good and moving on to my second.
This is to tease my progress because only one half of the face is close to finished.
The shaded side of the face has confused my brain.
Good learning. Of course, I started the most difficult way with a mirror in a position I have to move in and out of and inconsistent lighting.
The shaded side of the face has confused my brain.
Good learning. Of course, I started the most difficult way with a mirror in a position I have to move in and out of and inconsistent lighting.
March 27, 2025 at 4:51 AM
This is to tease my progress because only one half of the face is close to finished.
The shaded side of the face has confused my brain.
Good learning. Of course, I started the most difficult way with a mirror in a position I have to move in and out of and inconsistent lighting.
The shaded side of the face has confused my brain.
Good learning. Of course, I started the most difficult way with a mirror in a position I have to move in and out of and inconsistent lighting.
Attempting to learn oil painting.
This is the sketch layer but has unfortunately been my favorite thus far.
This is the sketch layer but has unfortunately been my favorite thus far.
March 24, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Attempting to learn oil painting.
This is the sketch layer but has unfortunately been my favorite thus far.
This is the sketch layer but has unfortunately been my favorite thus far.
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We're recruiting! We're looking for trans, nonbinary, and allied people living in the Michiana area to join our team. Please reach out if you want to get involved today.
March 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We're recruiting! We're looking for trans, nonbinary, and allied people living in the Michiana area to join our team. Please reach out if you want to get involved today.
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The Agriculture Department has axed two programs that gave schools and food banks money to buy food from nearby farms and ranchers. Roughly $660 million that schools and child care facilities were counting on to purchase food has been canceled.
This will hurt both kids and small, local farmers.
This will hurt both kids and small, local farmers.
USDA cancels $1B in local food purchasing for schools, food banks
States have been notified that they will not receive 2025 funding for schools to buy food from nearby farms.
www.politico.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The Agriculture Department has axed two programs that gave schools and food banks money to buy food from nearby farms and ranchers. Roughly $660 million that schools and child care facilities were counting on to purchase food has been canceled.
This will hurt both kids and small, local farmers.
This will hurt both kids and small, local farmers.
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1. Today, Senate Democrats showed spine, and killed a national transgender sports ban bill via filibuster.
Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
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Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
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Senate Dems Show Spine, And National Sports Ban Bill Dies
The failed legislation reflects a wider effort to disallow trans women (or anyone suspected of being a trans woman) from women’s sports and spaces.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
1. Today, Senate Democrats showed spine, and killed a national transgender sports ban bill via filibuster.
Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
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Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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If you want to meaningfully influence your Member of Congress + Senator on Social Security and Medicaid (core disability policy areas), call them every day. That's the first thing to do.
If you can do more? Absolutely do more - meet with their office, show up to a townhall with a question
If you can do more? Absolutely do more - meet with their office, show up to a townhall with a question
March 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
If you want to meaningfully influence your Member of Congress + Senator on Social Security and Medicaid (core disability policy areas), call them every day. That's the first thing to do.
If you can do more? Absolutely do more - meet with their office, show up to a townhall with a question
If you can do more? Absolutely do more - meet with their office, show up to a townhall with a question
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Texas ‘not for freedom’: House bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender adults
www.kxan.com/news/te...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.kxan.com/news/te...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Texas ‘not for freedom’: House bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender adults
Texas House Bill 3399 would ban medical providers from prescribing certain medications and performing certain medical procedures if they know their patient is transgender.
www.kxan.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Texas ‘not for freedom’: House bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender adults
www.kxan.com/news/te...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.kxan.com/news/te...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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MICHIGAN NAME & GENDER MARKER CHANGE (2025)
Almost lost amid all the turmoil and uncertainty facing the transgender community are the infrequent wins we have attained.
In Michigan, there was the passage of new laws making name and gender marker changes easier.
www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...
Almost lost amid all the turmoil and uncertainty facing the transgender community are the infrequent wins we have attained.
In Michigan, there was the passage of new laws making name and gender marker changes easier.
www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...
March 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
MICHIGAN NAME & GENDER MARKER CHANGE (2025)
Almost lost amid all the turmoil and uncertainty facing the transgender community are the infrequent wins we have attained.
In Michigan, there was the passage of new laws making name and gender marker changes easier.
www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...
Almost lost amid all the turmoil and uncertainty facing the transgender community are the infrequent wins we have attained.
In Michigan, there was the passage of new laws making name and gender marker changes easier.
www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...
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We’re in this mess in large part bc the average American is uninformed about fundamentals of civics, history, basic biology, economics, etc, and media and the internet are not meeting the moment.
Is anyone organizing teach-ins or similar for the general public, whether irl or online?
Is anyone organizing teach-ins or similar for the general public, whether irl or online?
March 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We’re in this mess in large part bc the average American is uninformed about fundamentals of civics, history, basic biology, economics, etc, and media and the internet are not meeting the moment.
Is anyone organizing teach-ins or similar for the general public, whether irl or online?
Is anyone organizing teach-ins or similar for the general public, whether irl or online?
It's that time of year. If you don't own land, reach out to your local community gardens. Often, you can affordably rent a plot big enough to grow staple vegetables, herbs, or legumes.
March 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
It's that time of year. If you don't own land, reach out to your local community gardens. Often, you can affordably rent a plot big enough to grow staple vegetables, herbs, or legumes.
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Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security:
Red Flag Alert for the Anti-Trans Agenda of the Trump Administration in the United States.
www.lemkininstitute....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Red Flag Alert for the Anti-Trans Agenda of the Trump Administration in the United States.
www.lemkininstitute....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
February 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security:
Red Flag Alert for the Anti-Trans Agenda of the Trump Administration in the United States.
www.lemkininstitute....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Red Flag Alert for the Anti-Trans Agenda of the Trump Administration in the United States.
www.lemkininstitute....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other
February 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other
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A lot of people seem to think trans lives are up for “debate” - let us settle that one for you real quick.💜
From the satirical French TV show Groland.
#itgetsbetter #translivesmatter #transyouth #transjoy
22m
From the satirical French TV show Groland.
#itgetsbetter #translivesmatter #transyouth #transjoy
22m
February 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A lot of people seem to think trans lives are up for “debate” - let us settle that one for you real quick.💜
From the satirical French TV show Groland.
#itgetsbetter #translivesmatter #transyouth #transjoy
22m
From the satirical French TV show Groland.
#itgetsbetter #translivesmatter #transyouth #transjoy
22m
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The White House Financial Disclosure page has been WIPED. The U.S. Office of Government Ethics mandates public financial disclosures for high-level federal officials through the OGE Form 278e promoting transparency and ensuring compliance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
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January 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The White House Financial Disclosure page has been WIPED. The U.S. Office of Government Ethics mandates public financial disclosures for high-level federal officials through the OGE Form 278e promoting transparency and ensuring compliance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
SHARE EVERYWHERE!
SHARE EVERYWHERE!