Constance Reader
@constancereader.bsky.social
you can drop out of grad school but grad school never drops out of you
she/her, exhausted by everything
@rahnealexander.com's intern of the month
she/her, exhausted by everything
@rahnealexander.com's intern of the month
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Congratulations to everyone who wrote an op-ed about how he just wants americans to eat better
BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Under RFK Jr., U.S. plans to stop recommending most vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Congratulations to everyone who wrote an op-ed about how he just wants americans to eat better
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JUST IN: Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia accuse CBP's Bovino of repeated violations of gag order for inflammatory comments about Abrego's immigrant smuggling case. Defense attys ask judge to impose sanctions on government. Doc:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Sanctions – #271 in United States v. Abrego Garcia (M.D. Tenn., 3:25-cr-00115) – CourtListener.com
Sanctions
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December 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
JUST IN: Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia accuse CBP's Bovino of repeated violations of gag order for inflammatory comments about Abrego's immigrant smuggling case. Defense attys ask judge to impose sanctions on government. Doc:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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I get knocked down. But I get up again. You’re never gonna keep me down.
December 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I get knocked down. But I get up again. You’re never gonna keep me down.
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The Trump Administration just sent horrifying warning letters to 12 companies for offering binders. These compression tops aren't usually considered medical devices, but the FDA is demanding the companies register their products. It's a not-so-subtle threat to businesses supporting trans people.
December 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Trump Administration just sent horrifying warning letters to 12 companies for offering binders. These compression tops aren't usually considered medical devices, but the FDA is demanding the companies register their products. It's a not-so-subtle threat to businesses supporting trans people.
Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Mark Morrison
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Here's an example of how useless and frustrating internet laws to "protect kids" are in practice: When I'm in Ohio, where I am during the holidays, I can't use my Bluesky DMs—unless I hand over my ID to a company owned by Epic Games. Why? To protect kids, of course!
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
Why I have to give Fortnite my passport to use Bluesky
Age verification laws are as ineffective as they are dangerous.
spitfirenews.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Here's an example of how useless and frustrating internet laws to "protect kids" are in practice: When I'm in Ohio, where I am during the holidays, I can't use my Bluesky DMs—unless I hand over my ID to a company owned by Epic Games. Why? To protect kids, of course!
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
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Facebook is testing a monthly $14.99 subscription, and telling users they need to subscribe if they want to post more than 2 links a month.
techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/f...
techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/f...
Facebook is testing a link-posting limit for professional accounts and pages | TechCrunch
Meta said that the test impacts professional accounts and pages on Facebook.
techcrunch.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Facebook is testing a monthly $14.99 subscription, and telling users they need to subscribe if they want to post more than 2 links a month.
techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/f...
techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/f...
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The House of Representatives approved a bill that aims to criminalize providing gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
“I refuse to stop providing this care, knowing that I could potentially face 10 years in prison and a felony charge,” says Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum.
“I refuse to stop providing this care, knowing that I could potentially face 10 years in prison and a felony charge,” says Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The House of Representatives approved a bill that aims to criminalize providing gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
“I refuse to stop providing this care, knowing that I could potentially face 10 years in prison and a felony charge,” says Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum.
“I refuse to stop providing this care, knowing that I could potentially face 10 years in prison and a felony charge,” says Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum.
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Born (possibly) on this day in 1763, in Baltimore, Joshua Johnson. The first African-American to become a commercially successful painter. Here, his portrait of Benjamin Franklin Yoe with his son.
December 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Born (possibly) on this day in 1763, in Baltimore, Joshua Johnson. The first African-American to become a commercially successful painter. Here, his portrait of Benjamin Franklin Yoe with his son.
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A group of endangered “galaxy frogs” are missing, presumed dead, after trespassing photographers reportedly destroyed their microhabitats for photos.
Melanobatrachus indicus lives under logs in the lush rainforest in Kerala, India. #ClimateChange
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Melanobatrachus indicus lives under logs in the lush rainforest in Kerala, India. #ClimateChange
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Magical’ galaxy frogs disappear after reports of photographers destroying their habitats
Researcher in Kerala rainforest sounds alarm after being told frogs had died after being handled by humans
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A group of endangered “galaxy frogs” are missing, presumed dead, after trespassing photographers reportedly destroyed their microhabitats for photos.
Melanobatrachus indicus lives under logs in the lush rainforest in Kerala, India. #ClimateChange
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Melanobatrachus indicus lives under logs in the lush rainforest in Kerala, India. #ClimateChange
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I love my two blackout drunk Minnesota sons
December 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I love my two blackout drunk Minnesota sons
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What's wrong babe, you've barely touched your machine that makes writers obsolete
December 19, 2025 at 4:05 AM
What's wrong babe, you've barely touched your machine that makes writers obsolete
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It’s interesting who got called welfare queens (poor Black women) vs. who actually were (wealthy white men)
Never forget this @propublica.org story www.propublica.org/article/trum...
December 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
It’s interesting who got called welfare queens (poor Black women) vs. who actually were (wealthy white men)
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People I respect have asked in genuine ways, though sometimes with confusion, about my objection to Medical Assistance Dying (MAiD) legislation, an issue I have done a 180° on as I learned from disability activists.
Rest assured: This will be the basis of a substantial essay I’ll write in 2026.
Rest assured: This will be the basis of a substantial essay I’ll write in 2026.
December 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
People I respect have asked in genuine ways, though sometimes with confusion, about my objection to Medical Assistance Dying (MAiD) legislation, an issue I have done a 180° on as I learned from disability activists.
Rest assured: This will be the basis of a substantial essay I’ll write in 2026.
Rest assured: This will be the basis of a substantial essay I’ll write in 2026.
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We need a little trans joy in our lives today so we're lifting the paywall on @katelynburns.com's iconic Trans on Trains story.
Why Are So Many Trans People Into Urban Planning?
Trans people are often advocates of radical transit and urbanist policy—Katelyn Burns investigates why.
www.theflytrapmedia.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We need a little trans joy in our lives today so we're lifting the paywall on @katelynburns.com's iconic Trans on Trains story.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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With @transjournalists.org, we recently published this curated set of resources for covering issues that affect the trans community. 🧪
Resources for Evidence-Based Reporting on Transgender Communities - The Open Notebook
Many of the issues that affect transgender people—such as gender-affirming medical care, educational policy, sports participation, military service, gender-motivated hate crime, and workplace discrimi...
www.theopennotebook.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
With @transjournalists.org, we recently published this curated set of resources for covering issues that affect the trans community. 🧪
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Are you a professor planning to incorporate THE INTERMEDIARIES (medical #history, Weimar, #Jewish history, #transgender history, #LGBTQ fighting Nazis) into your course? I have pdf to share, additional teaching materials, images, and resources for use. Please ping me.
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
December 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Are you a professor planning to incorporate THE INTERMEDIARIES (medical #history, Weimar, #Jewish history, #transgender history, #LGBTQ fighting Nazis) into your course? I have pdf to share, additional teaching materials, images, and resources for use. Please ping me.
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
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There are ovr 250 unidentified missing & murdered Indigenous people across the country. In many places, law enforcement hasn’t done DNA testing 2 identify the remains. To try & bring those Indigenous people home, SD & the BIA are offering free DNA testing.
South Dakota MMIP Office hosting DNA drive to help bring 273 unidentified Indigenous people home - ICT
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and South Dakota Attorney General are partnering to bring free DNA testing services to victims’ families
ictnews.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
There are ovr 250 unidentified missing & murdered Indigenous people across the country. In many places, law enforcement hasn’t done DNA testing 2 identify the remains. To try & bring those Indigenous people home, SD & the BIA are offering free DNA testing.
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19 Dec 2025 @rikiwilchins.bsky.social -- The HHS is also going after 12 companies who manufacture binders for trans kids, alleging they are engaging in illegal marketing practices. Admin. is also seeking to de-classified gender dysphoria as a disability under federal law.
Trump administration unveils actions aimed at eliminating gender-affirming care for minors
Proposal would prohibit Medicaid funds from being used to cover puberty blockers, hormone treatments or surgical procedures
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
19 Dec 2025 @rikiwilchins.bsky.social -- The HHS is also going after 12 companies who manufacture binders for trans kids, alleging they are engaging in illegal marketing practices. Admin. is also seeking to de-classified gender dysphoria as a disability under federal law.
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Notice how Trump and Republicans were having the worst couple weeks in the administration's history and they decided to pivot to hardcore attacking trans people?
December 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Notice how Trump and Republicans were having the worst couple weeks in the administration's history and they decided to pivot to hardcore attacking trans people?
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They say suffering breeds great art and while this year will largely be remembered for layers of bad upon bad, I sense light in the cracks.
Baltimore's Christian Best (Smoke Bellow, Crying Laughing, Instant Success, etc.) lays out his favorite music releases of 2025
www.bruisermag.com/best_of2025
Baltimore's Christian Best (Smoke Bellow, Crying Laughing, Instant Success, etc.) lays out his favorite music releases of 2025
www.bruisermag.com/best_of2025
December 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
They say suffering breeds great art and while this year will largely be remembered for layers of bad upon bad, I sense light in the cracks.
Baltimore's Christian Best (Smoke Bellow, Crying Laughing, Instant Success, etc.) lays out his favorite music releases of 2025
www.bruisermag.com/best_of2025
Baltimore's Christian Best (Smoke Bellow, Crying Laughing, Instant Success, etc.) lays out his favorite music releases of 2025
www.bruisermag.com/best_of2025
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Are trans athletes anything new? Nope! With this week’s moral panic over trans pool players, I wanted to highlight the 1910s-20s women's billiards world champion, Frances Anderson. Trans women like her have just as much a right to compete - and win - as anyone else.
December 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Are trans athletes anything new? Nope! With this week’s moral panic over trans pool players, I wanted to highlight the 1910s-20s women's billiards world champion, Frances Anderson. Trans women like her have just as much a right to compete - and win - as anyone else.