Leslie, the Collab Auntie
@lesliemuse.bsky.social
Video + Installation Artist | Bi/Queer | he/they | Public Transit Geek | Subversive | Assistant Professor, Cal State San Marcos | Tongva Land | lesliefoster.art
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Black Cathedral at Howl | Human Resources - Fall 2025
Black Cathedral (or the Nyxontology of Other-Worlds) is a video installation that explores Black, queer futurity through stop-motion animation created with tintype…
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Just deinstalled my last show of the year & wanted share the documentation of my piece Black Cathedral. Everything about making art this year has been a slog but creating Black queer otherworlds and taking up space in this one with my queer and trans sibs has been worth it vimeo.com/1121396204
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the entirety of the british press talked themselves into believing this woman is trans based almost entirely on JK Rowling's judgement of the athlete's appearance.
Nothing illustrates the arseholery of the IOC and the British Press more than the use of the image of a not-Trans woman to illustrate a story about trans women being banned (because there are no current trans women competing at this level)
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
the entirety of the british press talked themselves into believing this woman is trans based almost entirely on JK Rowling's judgement of the athlete's appearance.
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You can't make $20 million a year and be an effective counter against a rogue government. He and his ilk are effectively part of the Republican party.
Jake Tapper once flipped the fuck out on me because I suggested that he would have normalized the hell out of Hitler and the Holocaust and everything happening today proves I was absolutely correct.
November 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
You can't make $20 million a year and be an effective counter against a rogue government. He and his ilk are effectively part of the Republican party.
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An extraordinary admission: "The Sheriff’s Office wishes to express its sincere regrets to Eric and Joan Meyer and Ruth and Ronald Herbel for its participation in the drafting and execution of the Marion Police Department’s search warrants on their homes and the Marion County Record" #ksleg
Breaking: Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/m...
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret • Kansas Reflector
A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.
kansasreflector.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
An extraordinary admission: "The Sheriff’s Office wishes to express its sincere regrets to Eric and Joan Meyer and Ruth and Ronald Herbel for its participation in the drafting and execution of the Marion Police Department’s search warrants on their homes and the Marion County Record" #ksleg
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ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
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The Wash Post Editorial Board published one of the most reckless pieces of “journalism” I’ve ever seen, attacking NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
The article is replete with disinfo, half truths, & anti-Black racism. I dismantle each of their claims—with receipts
www.qasimrashid.com/p/rebuttal-t...
The article is replete with disinfo, half truths, & anti-Black racism. I dismantle each of their claims—with receipts
www.qasimrashid.com/p/rebuttal-t...
Rebuttal to Washington Post Editorial Board
The paper that warned "Democracy Dies in Darkness" is killing democracy in broad daylight
www.qasimrashid.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Wash Post Editorial Board published one of the most reckless pieces of “journalism” I’ve ever seen, attacking NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
The article is replete with disinfo, half truths, & anti-Black racism. I dismantle each of their claims—with receipts
www.qasimrashid.com/p/rebuttal-t...
The article is replete with disinfo, half truths, & anti-Black racism. I dismantle each of their claims—with receipts
www.qasimrashid.com/p/rebuttal-t...
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Outstanding rebuttal.
The Wash Post Editorial Board published one of the most reckless pieces of “journalism” I’ve ever seen, attacking NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
The article is replete with disinfo, half truths, & anti-Black racism. I dismantle each of their claims—with receipts
www.qasimrashid.com/p/rebuttal-t...
The article is replete with disinfo, half truths, & anti-Black racism. I dismantle each of their claims—with receipts
www.qasimrashid.com/p/rebuttal-t...
Rebuttal to Washington Post Editorial Board
The paper that warned "Democracy Dies in Darkness" is killing democracy in broad daylight
www.qasimrashid.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Outstanding rebuttal.
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Many are calling for Chuck Schumer's resignation. What hasn't been reported until now is that any Senate Democrat can offer a motion to challenge his leadership position, and it would have to get a vote within 7 days. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
prospect.org/2025/11/11/o...
prospect.org/2025/11/11/o...
One Weird Trick to Get Rid of Chuck Schumer - The American Prospect
Multiple Democratic groups, House members, and candidates say it’s time for the Senate minority leader to go. It turns out any single Senate Democrat can force a vote on Schumer’s job.
prospect.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Many are calling for Chuck Schumer's resignation. What hasn't been reported until now is that any Senate Democrat can offer a motion to challenge his leadership position, and it would have to get a vote within 7 days. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
prospect.org/2025/11/11/o...
prospect.org/2025/11/11/o...
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Schumer’s record since 2017 is frankly embarrassing and never reflects any sense that he is afraid of losing his position
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Schumer’s record since 2017 is frankly embarrassing and never reflects any sense that he is afraid of losing his position
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wow. WOW.
Breaking: Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/m...
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret • Kansas Reflector
A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.
kansasreflector.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
wow. WOW.
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"Scared of Charlotte" is a whole new level of "scared of cities" that I'd never even considered possible
Rep. Pat Harrigan: "I have asked Josh Stein, our governor, to consider working with President Trump to allow the National Guard to come into Charlotte ... use the National Guard as a force multiplier and they can a lot of load off the Charlotte PD."
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"Scared of Charlotte" is a whole new level of "scared of cities" that I'd never even considered possible
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Their downtown is basically an industrial park but for swanky glass office buildings
"Scared of Charlotte" is a whole new level of "scared of cities" that I'd never even considered possible
Rep. Pat Harrigan: "I have asked Josh Stein, our governor, to consider working with President Trump to allow the National Guard to come into Charlotte ... use the National Guard as a force multiplier and they can a lot of load off the Charlotte PD."
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Their downtown is basically an industrial park but for swanky glass office buildings
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I think that this moment with all the cruelty happening people are becoming more aware of how messed up the immigration system is to begin with. But it’s hard to parse what’s new and what’s old. I recently wrote this about limits of due process 2/
www.newglobalpolitics.org/immigrants-i...
www.newglobalpolitics.org/immigrants-i...
Immigrants in the U.S. Need More than “Due Process” - New Global Politics
Even before Trump’s deportation scheme laid siege to US immigration law, the system was unfair. True reform must not stop at the restoration of the status quo—but imagine a new system based on actual ...
www.newglobalpolitics.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I think that this moment with all the cruelty happening people are becoming more aware of how messed up the immigration system is to begin with. But it’s hard to parse what’s new and what’s old. I recently wrote this about limits of due process 2/
www.newglobalpolitics.org/immigrants-i...
www.newglobalpolitics.org/immigrants-i...
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Chicagoans are making, sharing, and printing designs for whistles that can warn people when ICE is in the area. The goal is to “prevent as many people from being kidnapped as possible.”
The Latest Defense Against ICE: 3D-Printed Whistles
Chicagoans are making, sharing, and printing designs for whistles that can warn people when ICE is in the area. The goal is to “prevent as many people from being kidnapped as possible.”
www.404media.co
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Chicagoans are making, sharing, and printing designs for whistles that can warn people when ICE is in the area. The goal is to “prevent as many people from being kidnapped as possible.”
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I really dislike that the current iteration of the world is basically “you have to suffer fools gladly and if you make fun of the fools for being fools, you are an elitist.”
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I really dislike that the current iteration of the world is basically “you have to suffer fools gladly and if you make fun of the fools for being fools, you are an elitist.”
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if you told 17 year old me how thoroughly, world-historically vindicated ICP would be within a couple decades...
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
if you told 17 year old me how thoroughly, world-historically vindicated ICP would be within a couple decades...
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just like the diplomat except real and terrifying
One of many costs to US murder (sorry, no better word for it) in Caribbean:
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
just like the diplomat except real and terrifying
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For every thousand sexual assaults in the United States, there are eleven (11) convictions. And about three of those are incorrect and based on racial profiling.
So please miss me with the "we need the carceral state because of all the rapists" line. It's a myth.
So please miss me with the "we need the carceral state because of all the rapists" line. It's a myth.
November 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
For every thousand sexual assaults in the United States, there are eleven (11) convictions. And about three of those are incorrect and based on racial profiling.
So please miss me with the "we need the carceral state because of all the rapists" line. It's a myth.
So please miss me with the "we need the carceral state because of all the rapists" line. It's a myth.
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Olympics Move to Ban Trans Women and Cis Female Athletes With "Male Levels of Testosterone"
https://www.them.us/story/olympics-trans-athletes-women-sports-kirsty-coventry
https://www.them.us/story/olympics-trans-athletes-women-sports-kirsty-coventry
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Olympics Move to Ban Trans Women and Cis Female Athletes With "Male Levels of Testosterone"
https://www.them.us/story/olympics-trans-athletes-women-sports-kirsty-coventry
https://www.them.us/story/olympics-trans-athletes-women-sports-kirsty-coventry
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good thing the US and UK are doing this at the same time 😵💫
UK science and technology is suffering from a lack of investment, a hostile immigration system, and fragile university finances, reports @cathleenogrady.bsky.social 🧪 #scipolicy
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
U.K. science sector is ‘bleeding to death,’ lawmakers say in report
House of Lords committee urges government to stem exodus of science and technology companies
www.science.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
good thing the US and UK are doing this at the same time 😵💫
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Hassett's invocation of the Laffer Curve should be your tipoff that this is ALL bullshit.
The best possible explanation for the $2000 tariff rebate idea is that Trump is trying to prep the political ground for losing at SCOTUS, ginning up backlash to his PROMISE to pay back the tariffs.
The best possible explanation for the $2000 tariff rebate idea is that Trump is trying to prep the political ground for losing at SCOTUS, ginning up backlash to his PROMISE to pay back the tariffs.
QUINTANILLA: What's more likely -- a $2,000 tariff rebate check or a 50 year mortgage?
HASSETT: They're both really good ideas
HASSETT: They're both really good ideas
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hassett's invocation of the Laffer Curve should be your tipoff that this is ALL bullshit.
The best possible explanation for the $2000 tariff rebate idea is that Trump is trying to prep the political ground for losing at SCOTUS, ginning up backlash to his PROMISE to pay back the tariffs.
The best possible explanation for the $2000 tariff rebate idea is that Trump is trying to prep the political ground for losing at SCOTUS, ginning up backlash to his PROMISE to pay back the tariffs.
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Unlike you, I can read and that’s why I know what the constitution says.
Trump on Ilhan Omar: "I look at somebody who comes from Somalia...and she comes in and tells us how to run our country. 'The Constitution says this, the Constitution says that.' The whole thing is crazy."
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Unlike you, I can read and that’s why I know what the constitution says.
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"Several speakers hinted that a public-private partnership was the way to go and would be able to leverage private investment to surmount funding challenges, but nobody unpacked exactly how that would work at this preliminary phase."
Leaders from across the Pacific Northwest recently gathered at the Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference in Seattle and reaffirmed their commitment to building high-speed rail linking the corridor from Portland to Seattle to Vancouver, B.C.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/10/c...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/10/c...
Cascadia Forges Ahead on High-Speed Rail Despite Headwinds » The Urbanist
# Leaders from across the Pacific Northwest recently gathered at the Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference in Seattle and reaffirmed their commitment to building high-speed rail linking the corridor...
www.theurbanist.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"Several speakers hinted that a public-private partnership was the way to go and would be able to leverage private investment to surmount funding challenges, but nobody unpacked exactly how that would work at this preliminary phase."
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There's an entire unified house caucus who's against the senate dems "deal"
To place a blanket blame on all dems is kinda irresponsible. Meanwhile dems in the senate have done done this twice to the house dems.
To place a blanket blame on all dems is kinda irresponsible. Meanwhile dems in the senate have done done this twice to the house dems.
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
There's an entire unified house caucus who's against the senate dems "deal"
To place a blanket blame on all dems is kinda irresponsible. Meanwhile dems in the senate have done done this twice to the house dems.
To place a blanket blame on all dems is kinda irresponsible. Meanwhile dems in the senate have done done this twice to the house dems.
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We’re watching Joyce Carol Oates slowly torture a Boer to death in real-time
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 AM
We’re watching Joyce Carol Oates slowly torture a Boer to death in real-time