Jennessa Hester 🍒
@cherrypoppunk.bsky.social
lambda poetry fellow 👸 disney and nintendo studies 🏰 perpetually sleepy 💤 she/her 🏳️⚧️
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New poem out today from the always wonderful @petrichorlit.bsky.social!
This is an especially distraught piece from my WIP, and I'm so grateful it has a safe home 💖
Read the full issue here: petrichormag.com/petrichor-27/
This is an especially distraught piece from my WIP, and I'm so grateful it has a safe home 💖
Read the full issue here: petrichormag.com/petrichor-27/
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Just a few days ago, Hillary Clinton bragged about how much better Obama and Clinton were at deportations.
She described the exact policies that led to this photo as humane.
The Democratic party LOVES caging kids and deporting marginalized folks. They'll just put Casper on during the process.
She described the exact policies that led to this photo as humane.
The Democratic party LOVES caging kids and deporting marginalized folks. They'll just put Casper on during the process.
A reminder that this famous photo was taken in 2014, during Obama's presidency.
February 15, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Just a few days ago, Hillary Clinton bragged about how much better Obama and Clinton were at deportations.
She described the exact policies that led to this photo as humane.
The Democratic party LOVES caging kids and deporting marginalized folks. They'll just put Casper on during the process.
She described the exact policies that led to this photo as humane.
The Democratic party LOVES caging kids and deporting marginalized folks. They'll just put Casper on during the process.
Has Wim Wenders ever seen a Wim Wenders movie?
February 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Has Wim Wenders ever seen a Wim Wenders movie?
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
This Pornhub map is disturbing in that it so clearly shows the rise of anti-sex, anti-queer conservatism in the United States.
This is an ideology that seeks to destroy you, your pleasure, and your love.
This is an ideology that seeks to destroy you, your pleasure, and your love.
February 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
This Pornhub map is disturbing in that it so clearly shows the rise of anti-sex, anti-queer conservatism in the United States.
This is an ideology that seeks to destroy you, your pleasure, and your love.
This is an ideology that seeks to destroy you, your pleasure, and your love.
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ICYMI: I introduced my Trans Bill of Rights with @markey.senate.gov — legislation to defend trans people across this country as Republicans continue to push anti-trans rhetoric and bills.
To our beloved trans community: We see you, we love you, and we will always stand with you.
To our beloved trans community: We see you, we love you, and we will always stand with you.
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
ICYMI: I introduced my Trans Bill of Rights with @markey.senate.gov — legislation to defend trans people across this country as Republicans continue to push anti-trans rhetoric and bills.
To our beloved trans community: We see you, we love you, and we will always stand with you.
To our beloved trans community: We see you, we love you, and we will always stand with you.
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"The Revolution Is My Boyfriend" (the hardcore uncut version of Bruce LaBruce's "The Raspberry Reich") makes great Valentine's Day viewing.
Warning, extreme homosexuality ahead: www.effedupmovies.com/raspberry-re...
Warning, extreme homosexuality ahead: www.effedupmovies.com/raspberry-re...
February 13, 2026 at 7:25 PM
"The Revolution Is My Boyfriend" (the hardcore uncut version of Bruce LaBruce's "The Raspberry Reich") makes great Valentine's Day viewing.
Warning, extreme homosexuality ahead: www.effedupmovies.com/raspberry-re...
Warning, extreme homosexuality ahead: www.effedupmovies.com/raspberry-re...
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I'm fascinated by the Black Excellence promo in Disney Emoji Blitz.
Most of the picks are straightforward, but the addition of Powerline invites consideration of how Disney and its affiliates conceptualize race.
The big question: why did Disney include Powerline, an anthropomorphic dog, here? 🧵
Most of the picks are straightforward, but the addition of Powerline invites consideration of how Disney and its affiliates conceptualize race.
The big question: why did Disney include Powerline, an anthropomorphic dog, here? 🧵
February 12, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I'm fascinated by the Black Excellence promo in Disney Emoji Blitz.
Most of the picks are straightforward, but the addition of Powerline invites consideration of how Disney and its affiliates conceptualize race.
The big question: why did Disney include Powerline, an anthropomorphic dog, here? 🧵
Most of the picks are straightforward, but the addition of Powerline invites consideration of how Disney and its affiliates conceptualize race.
The big question: why did Disney include Powerline, an anthropomorphic dog, here? 🧵
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Since I heard Penn State launched a course called "One Book Slowly" this year (Eric Hayot is teaching Madame Bovary) I can't stop thinking about it
I think the greatest gift college professors in the humanities can give to students right now is a seminar room where, for 80 minutes twice a week, nothing that happens to them is a sales pitch for an AI product.
February 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Since I heard Penn State launched a course called "One Book Slowly" this year (Eric Hayot is teaching Madame Bovary) I can't stop thinking about it
I'm fascinated by the Black Excellence promo in Disney Emoji Blitz.
Most of the picks are straightforward, but the addition of Powerline invites consideration of how Disney and its affiliates conceptualize race.
The big question: why did Disney include Powerline, an anthropomorphic dog, here? 🧵
Most of the picks are straightforward, but the addition of Powerline invites consideration of how Disney and its affiliates conceptualize race.
The big question: why did Disney include Powerline, an anthropomorphic dog, here? 🧵
February 12, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I'm fascinated by the Black Excellence promo in Disney Emoji Blitz.
Most of the picks are straightforward, but the addition of Powerline invites consideration of how Disney and its affiliates conceptualize race.
The big question: why did Disney include Powerline, an anthropomorphic dog, here? 🧵
Most of the picks are straightforward, but the addition of Powerline invites consideration of how Disney and its affiliates conceptualize race.
The big question: why did Disney include Powerline, an anthropomorphic dog, here? 🧵
Dissertation defense officially scheduled ✨
February 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Dissertation defense officially scheduled ✨
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The thing about me is that I’m usually really not up to pop culture.
But THE SUGAR CANE PLANTATIONS! I started off my #FoodPolitics #FoodPolicy class w Mintz on Sweetness & Power, so how can we NOT talk about this performance tomorrow?! #academicsky
But THE SUGAR CANE PLANTATIONS! I started off my #FoodPolitics #FoodPolicy class w Mintz on Sweetness & Power, so how can we NOT talk about this performance tomorrow?! #academicsky
And now the Sugar Bowl (2026).
February 9, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The thing about me is that I’m usually really not up to pop culture.
But THE SUGAR CANE PLANTATIONS! I started off my #FoodPolitics #FoodPolicy class w Mintz on Sweetness & Power, so how can we NOT talk about this performance tomorrow?! #academicsky
But THE SUGAR CANE PLANTATIONS! I started off my #FoodPolitics #FoodPolicy class w Mintz on Sweetness & Power, so how can we NOT talk about this performance tomorrow?! #academicsky
With Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny, we've had two shows in a row that make pronounced statements against conservatism.
Can we get an out artist like Chappell Roan next year to make it three?
Black liberation, anti-imperialism, and queer pride all go hand in hand in this cultural fight ✊
Can we get an out artist like Chappell Roan next year to make it three?
Black liberation, anti-imperialism, and queer pride all go hand in hand in this cultural fight ✊
a woman with red hair is singing into a microphone with a crown on her head
Alt: a woman with red hair is singing into a microphone with a crown on her head
media.tenor.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:36 AM
With Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny, we've had two shows in a row that make pronounced statements against conservatism.
Can we get an out artist like Chappell Roan next year to make it three?
Black liberation, anti-imperialism, and queer pride all go hand in hand in this cultural fight ✊
Can we get an out artist like Chappell Roan next year to make it three?
Black liberation, anti-imperialism, and queer pride all go hand in hand in this cultural fight ✊
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I'm hardly the first person to note this, but it's enormously instructive that our President and his followers saw the message "THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN HATE IS LOVE" and understood it, correctly, as an attack on them
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I'm hardly the first person to note this, but it's enormously instructive that our President and his followers saw the message "THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN HATE IS LOVE" and understood it, correctly, as an attack on them
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A phenomenal halftime show by Bad Bunny.
The final sequence with the flags asks us to imagine a world without empire. Without all the racism inherent to the American imperial project.
🇵🇷💕
The final sequence with the flags asks us to imagine a world without empire. Without all the racism inherent to the American imperial project.
🇵🇷💕
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
A phenomenal halftime show by Bad Bunny.
The final sequence with the flags asks us to imagine a world without empire. Without all the racism inherent to the American imperial project.
🇵🇷💕
The final sequence with the flags asks us to imagine a world without empire. Without all the racism inherent to the American imperial project.
🇵🇷💕
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February 9, 2026 at 1:58 AM
And somehow, this was only her second best performance at Super Bowl LX 💕
Lady Gaga sings with her Jigglypuff in Pokémon’s new commercial celebrating its 30th anniversary.
February 9, 2026 at 2:14 AM
And somehow, this was only her second best performance at Super Bowl LX 💕
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For those who don’t know why Lady Gaga performing with Bad Bunny is significant. He’s actually a massive fan of her. He’s said her album literally helped him get through a difficult time in his life.
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
For those who don’t know why Lady Gaga performing with Bad Bunny is significant. He’s actually a massive fan of her. He’s said her album literally helped him get through a difficult time in his life.
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What can you do with a history degree?
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
What can you do with a history degree?
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When he gave the Grammy to that young boy who made everyone think of Liam…even if that wasn’t actually Liam, it was just the perfect way of cutting through all the bullshit.
Every kid impacted by this administration’s cruelty is another Liam.
Every kid impacted by this administration’s cruelty is another Liam.
February 9, 2026 at 1:43 AM
When he gave the Grammy to that young boy who made everyone think of Liam…even if that wasn’t actually Liam, it was just the perfect way of cutting through all the bullshit.
Every kid impacted by this administration’s cruelty is another Liam.
Every kid impacted by this administration’s cruelty is another Liam.
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he went from south to north. a WORD.
"God Bless America:" then he lists most of the countries in the hemisphere starting with Chile I think? this rules
February 9, 2026 at 1:43 AM
he went from south to north. a WORD.
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A phenomenal halftime show by Bad Bunny.
The final sequence with the flags asks us to imagine a world without empire. Without all the racism inherent to the American imperial project.
🇵🇷💕
The final sequence with the flags asks us to imagine a world without empire. Without all the racism inherent to the American imperial project.
🇵🇷💕
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
A phenomenal halftime show by Bad Bunny.
The final sequence with the flags asks us to imagine a world without empire. Without all the racism inherent to the American imperial project.
🇵🇷💕
The final sequence with the flags asks us to imagine a world without empire. Without all the racism inherent to the American imperial project.
🇵🇷💕
Maybe the worst ad of the Super Bowl.
The tech overlords are too lazy to make an effort even when it's in service of capitalism.
No wonder they love AI so much.
The tech overlords are too lazy to make an effort even when it's in service of capitalism.
No wonder they love AI so much.
February 9, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Maybe the worst ad of the Super Bowl.
The tech overlords are too lazy to make an effort even when it's in service of capitalism.
No wonder they love AI so much.
The tech overlords are too lazy to make an effort even when it's in service of capitalism.
No wonder they love AI so much.