Laine
@mcnamx.bsky.social
they/them; Mpls; writer; professional data/info systems dilettante; experiencing a larger than usual volume of chaos, please hold. icon by the iconic @whalefern.bsky.social
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I have my personal reservations about Walz politically, but that he advocated for queer students as a teacher and football coach IN MANKATO OF ALL PLACES in 1999 is far above and beyond expectation, truly.
August 7, 2024 at 4:07 PM
I have my personal reservations about Walz politically, but that he advocated for queer students as a teacher and football coach IN MANKATO OF ALL PLACES in 1999 is far above and beyond expectation, truly.
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SMALL BUSINESSES THAT USE SQUARE: Check your email! Square opted EVERYONE who uses their service into appearing on the American Express Small Business Map, which means your business now shows up on a searchable map with whatever address you have listed in Square.
August 5, 2024 at 5:58 PM
SMALL BUSINESSES THAT USE SQUARE: Check your email! Square opted EVERYONE who uses their service into appearing on the American Express Small Business Map, which means your business now shows up on a searchable map with whatever address you have listed in Square.
if i had a way to get my landlord to install a heat pump at my apartment I WOULD
a thing that keeps me up at night: I see a lot of people who don’t have a lot of power over household emissions (because they rent, don’t live near public transit, are low income, etc.) pushing back on talk about solutions to household emissions
it’s a really tough thing to talk about bc Feelings
it’s a really tough thing to talk about bc Feelings
August 4, 2024 at 2:52 PM
if i had a way to get my landlord to install a heat pump at my apartment I WOULD
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hello my fellow disabled US citizens,
this is your friendly reminder that if you want to vote by mail
you have to request that in advance
*Glances at calendar*
(If you forget then early/curbside voting may also be an accessible option for you)
#NEISvoid
this is your friendly reminder that if you want to vote by mail
you have to request that in advance
*Glances at calendar*
(If you forget then early/curbside voting may also be an accessible option for you)
#NEISvoid
July 28, 2024 at 11:14 PM
hello my fellow disabled US citizens,
this is your friendly reminder that if you want to vote by mail
you have to request that in advance
*Glances at calendar*
(If you forget then early/curbside voting may also be an accessible option for you)
#NEISvoid
this is your friendly reminder that if you want to vote by mail
you have to request that in advance
*Glances at calendar*
(If you forget then early/curbside voting may also be an accessible option for you)
#NEISvoid
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I'd love to see this circulate beyond MN.
This abrupt dissolution is of a 40+ year LGBTQ+ legacy org—the state's largest HIV/AIDS org, provider of counseling, needle exchange, gender affirming care navigation & defense, a pharmacy, housing programming, medical transportation... Too much to name‼️
This abrupt dissolution is of a 40+ year LGBTQ+ legacy org—the state's largest HIV/AIDS org, provider of counseling, needle exchange, gender affirming care navigation & defense, a pharmacy, housing programming, medical transportation... Too much to name‼️
UPDATE:
60+ of the ~80 dislocated workers from Rainbow Health in Minneapolis & Duluth are part of SEIU. They've decided to start this fundraiser that will directly go toward supporting staff.
If you'd rather give in a nonprofit capacity, see PFund's ReVITALization Campaign below.
60+ of the ~80 dislocated workers from Rainbow Health in Minneapolis & Duluth are part of SEIU. They've decided to start this fundraiser that will directly go toward supporting staff.
If you'd rather give in a nonprofit capacity, see PFund's ReVITALization Campaign below.
July 27, 2024 at 1:11 AM
I'd love to see this circulate beyond MN.
This abrupt dissolution is of a 40+ year LGBTQ+ legacy org—the state's largest HIV/AIDS org, provider of counseling, needle exchange, gender affirming care navigation & defense, a pharmacy, housing programming, medical transportation... Too much to name‼️
This abrupt dissolution is of a 40+ year LGBTQ+ legacy org—the state's largest HIV/AIDS org, provider of counseling, needle exchange, gender affirming care navigation & defense, a pharmacy, housing programming, medical transportation... Too much to name‼️
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not to be a pedant, but seriously. the uncommitted protestors won. the media and the politicians will absolutely not admit this, because they can't even acknowledge it. so we can literally just seize the narrative. we did it.
arguably, the uncommitted protest vote worked, which means the pressure shouldn't be taken off kamala either.
July 24, 2024 at 5:23 PM
not to be a pedant, but seriously. the uncommitted protestors won. the media and the politicians will absolutely not admit this, because they can't even acknowledge it. so we can literally just seize the narrative. we did it.
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Minnesotans asking how to help dislocated Rainbow Health workers who just abruptly lost their income & medical insurance:
Latifah needs urgent help.
gofund.me/ef8b9a99
Every little bit you can donate will make a huge difference. Could you donate or share to spread the word?
Thanks a lot!
Latifah needs urgent help.
gofund.me/ef8b9a99
Every little bit you can donate will make a huge difference. Could you donate or share to spread the word?
Thanks a lot!
July 24, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Minnesotans asking how to help dislocated Rainbow Health workers who just abruptly lost their income & medical insurance:
Latifah needs urgent help.
gofund.me/ef8b9a99
Every little bit you can donate will make a huge difference. Could you donate or share to spread the word?
Thanks a lot!
Latifah needs urgent help.
gofund.me/ef8b9a99
Every little bit you can donate will make a huge difference. Could you donate or share to spread the word?
Thanks a lot!
You know, I bet President Harris would make it so they can't send you shipment notifications when all that's happened is a label got created
July 23, 2024 at 11:19 PM
You know, I bet President Harris would make it so they can't send you shipment notifications when all that's happened is a label got created
I was like "yeah idk I'm fine with Biden continuing to run and his age is a Weird Issue to focus on, if he needs to step down later we just get President Harris, whatevs" but yknow what I'm good this too, thanks for being semi competent for once
i think a huge proportion of Biden Stayers were motivated by the evidence of the last 25 years that this party was simply incapable of handling an end around handoff play like this with a running clock while down 4 & the speed with which they turned that corner & hit the seam has changed everything
A lot is driven imo by the biden-stay camp being so ready to move on. The immediate realization that Biden had successfully guided the party into near unanimous support of Harris, and excitement (palpable vibe shift, fundraising) really did a lot to instantly calm many legitimate concerns.
July 23, 2024 at 9:44 PM
I was like "yeah idk I'm fine with Biden continuing to run and his age is a Weird Issue to focus on, if he needs to step down later we just get President Harris, whatevs" but yknow what I'm good this too, thanks for being semi competent for once
now, no one is ENTITLED to a partner or spouse, but i do feel it's rude of the universe that i had to assemble my OWN little snacky lunch plate today when i am so very sleepy
July 21, 2024 at 6:43 PM
now, no one is ENTITLED to a partner or spouse, but i do feel it's rude of the universe that i had to assemble my OWN little snacky lunch plate today when i am so very sleepy
Today, almost exactly four years after I quit my last library job... I got a work email about microfiche.
July 10, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Today, almost exactly four years after I quit my last library job... I got a work email about microfiche.
looked out the window earlier and went "this is a nice little rainstorm but where are we going to PUT it?" so that's how Minnesota's rainy summer is going
July 9, 2024 at 11:46 PM
looked out the window earlier and went "this is a nice little rainstorm but where are we going to PUT it?" so that's how Minnesota's rainy summer is going
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I’m trying to find a link to share that has a photo of Mr. Castile’s beautiful face as the thumbnail instead of a violent image or a postmortem. It’s surprisingly hard. So here’s an image I borrowed from the National Urban League’s Facebook page
July 6, 2024 at 6:15 PM
I’m trying to find a link to share that has a photo of Mr. Castile’s beautiful face as the thumbnail instead of a violent image or a postmortem. It’s surprisingly hard. So here’s an image I borrowed from the National Urban League’s Facebook page
I have not watered my garden ONE time this year #FloodWatchUntilFurtherNotice
July 6, 2024 at 6:36 PM
I have not watered my garden ONE time this year #FloodWatchUntilFurtherNotice
got an echocardiogram over Pride weekend and the doctors confirm my heart has "no significant abnormalities" turns out love really is love y'all 🌈🫀🙏
July 2, 2024 at 10:45 PM
got an echocardiogram over Pride weekend and the doctors confirm my heart has "no significant abnormalities" turns out love really is love y'all 🌈🫀🙏
made it to People's Pride today!!! got overwhelmed by crowds (omg SO MANY PEOPLE) but managed to find the two friends I knew were gonna be there and the peoplewatching was GREAT. happy Pride y'all 🏳️🌈
June 30, 2024 at 2:00 AM
made it to People's Pride today!!! got overwhelmed by crowds (omg SO MANY PEOPLE) but managed to find the two friends I knew were gonna be there and the peoplewatching was GREAT. happy Pride y'all 🏳️🌈
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This month’s romance column features: a superhero walks into a drag bar (We Could Be Heroes), a sapphic space heist (Lady Eve’s Last Con), a French-set historical (The Paris Affair), and a kickass YA Shakespeare retelling (Twelfth Knight). #romancelandia
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4 Fun, Flirty New Romance Novels
Our columnist has summery new recommendations.
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June 24, 2024 at 11:15 PM
OUR VERY OWN @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social IN THE NYTIMES 🤩 🤩 🤩
four months after my first encounter with the post-covid clinic someone has FINALLY given me some drugs (prescribed medication I will take according to the instructions)
June 21, 2024 at 12:30 AM
four months after my first encounter with the post-covid clinic someone has FINALLY given me some drugs (prescribed medication I will take according to the instructions)
weather radar in mpls doing the Creation of Adam
June 19, 2024 at 1:38 AM
weather radar in mpls doing the Creation of Adam
trans and nonbinary friends but everyone really: if you have access to hbo max and aren't watching SORT OF please remedy this and then yell with me about how good it is
June 17, 2024 at 1:38 AM
trans and nonbinary friends but everyone really: if you have access to hbo max and aren't watching SORT OF please remedy this and then yell with me about how good it is
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Thank you ACT UP NY for this amazing COVID-safer Pride Guide!
It's incredible seeing so many organizers stepping up and centering COVID, public health, and accessibility, as part of their events and protests. More of this please!
Read the full guide here: www.instagram.com/p/C7-BaWduah...
It's incredible seeing so many organizers stepping up and centering COVID, public health, and accessibility, as part of their events and protests. More of this please!
Read the full guide here: www.instagram.com/p/C7-BaWduah...
June 9, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Thank you ACT UP NY for this amazing COVID-safer Pride Guide!
It's incredible seeing so many organizers stepping up and centering COVID, public health, and accessibility, as part of their events and protests. More of this please!
Read the full guide here: www.instagram.com/p/C7-BaWduah...
It's incredible seeing so many organizers stepping up and centering COVID, public health, and accessibility, as part of their events and protests. More of this please!
Read the full guide here: www.instagram.com/p/C7-BaWduah...
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Cobalt's initial goal was met within about 12 hours of being posted.
The family updated on Friday to explain that, given the level of hate they're receiving due to public attention, they'll need to install home security, which is unexpected.
New goal is $50k & we're already at $41k
🙏🏻🖤✨
The family updated on Friday to explain that, given the level of hate they're receiving due to public attention, they'll need to install home security, which is unexpected.
New goal is $50k & we're already at $41k
🙏🏻🖤✨
Here is the link for contributing to Cobalt's family's medical expenses.
Cobalt is a trans student from Hopkins (Minneapolis inner ring suburb) who was attacked at school 5/30/24. She required emergency care including dental work & facial reconstruction.
gofund.me/12158e7e
Cobalt is a trans student from Hopkins (Minneapolis inner ring suburb) who was attacked at school 5/30/24. She required emergency care including dental work & facial reconstruction.
gofund.me/12158e7e
June 9, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Cobalt's initial goal was met within about 12 hours of being posted.
The family updated on Friday to explain that, given the level of hate they're receiving due to public attention, they'll need to install home security, which is unexpected.
New goal is $50k & we're already at $41k
🙏🏻🖤✨
The family updated on Friday to explain that, given the level of hate they're receiving due to public attention, they'll need to install home security, which is unexpected.
New goal is $50k & we're already at $41k
🙏🏻🖤✨
fuck the enshittification of, specifically, hardware store websites. no when I search for a specific voltage of lightbulb i do not want to see some other lighbulbs that ALSO have a (different) voltage listed!!
June 8, 2024 at 4:50 PM
fuck the enshittification of, specifically, hardware store websites. no when I search for a specific voltage of lightbulb i do not want to see some other lighbulbs that ALSO have a (different) voltage listed!!