Jamie Bo Bamie
@mxmondegreen.bsky.social
TTRPGs, improv, art, accessibility. Central Iowan. Former southern Illinoisian.
Attended One Iowa's LGBTQ Day on the Hill - super informative training and moving rally!
March 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Attended One Iowa's LGBTQ Day on the Hill - super informative training and moving rally!
Iowans, there's a progressive call to action Wednesday night on Zoom to get updates on state legislation and advocacy!
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Progressive Call to Action. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join progressive leaders from across the state to learn where legislation stands after the first funnel deadline. You’ll also hear how to advocate for progressive values, and stand up to the dangerous...
us06web.zoom.us
March 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Iowans, there's a progressive call to action Wednesday night on Zoom to get updates on state legislation and advocacy!
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
"The Drake University LGBTQ+ legal clinic will offer some free assistance this spring with name and sex designation changes and related matters."
by @laurarbelin.bsky.social
1/2 "Although Gov Kim Reynolds signed the bill on Friday, it doesn’t go into effect until July 1. I wanted to highlight this point, which hasn’t been emphasized in other reporting. Through June 30, it remains illegal in Iowa to discriminate against transgender people..
1/2 "Although Gov Kim Reynolds signed the bill on Friday, it doesn’t go into effect until July 1. I wanted to highlight this point, which hasn’t been emphasized in other reporting. Through June 30, it remains illegal in Iowa to discriminate against transgender people..
Digging deep on Iowa's new transgender discrimination law
March 3 edition of "KHOI's Capitol Week"
laurabelin.substack.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"The Drake University LGBTQ+ legal clinic will offer some free assistance this spring with name and sex designation changes and related matters."
Iowans, get your public comment in to oppose the ban on mRNA vaccines before 1:30pm! There's still time to speak up.
Iowa! Listen Up!
📜Read the bill: www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/...
📆Subcommittee date: 3/3 at 1:30 PM in the senate lounge.
📝To make public comment:
www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/m...
✉️Email the subcommittee:
Doug.campbell@legis.iowa.gov
Dennis.guth@legis.iowa.gov
Molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov"
📜Read the bill: www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/...
📆Subcommittee date: 3/3 at 1:30 PM in the senate lounge.
📝To make public comment:
www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/m...
✉️Email the subcommittee:
Doug.campbell@legis.iowa.gov
Dennis.guth@legis.iowa.gov
Molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov"
March 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Iowans, get your public comment in to oppose the ban on mRNA vaccines before 1:30pm! There's still time to speak up.
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Hey fellow Iowans!
Here's the new tax plan Iowa MAGA Republicans Zach Nunn, Ashley Hinson, Marionette Miller-Meeks, and Randy Feenstra vote for yesterday.
They ALL voted to RAISE your taxes in order to give folks like Elon Musk and Donald Trump big TAX CUTS.
Call and email your Representatives.
Here's the new tax plan Iowa MAGA Republicans Zach Nunn, Ashley Hinson, Marionette Miller-Meeks, and Randy Feenstra vote for yesterday.
They ALL voted to RAISE your taxes in order to give folks like Elon Musk and Donald Trump big TAX CUTS.
Call and email your Representatives.
February 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Hey fellow Iowans!
Here's the new tax plan Iowa MAGA Republicans Zach Nunn, Ashley Hinson, Marionette Miller-Meeks, and Randy Feenstra vote for yesterday.
They ALL voted to RAISE your taxes in order to give folks like Elon Musk and Donald Trump big TAX CUTS.
Call and email your Representatives.
Here's the new tax plan Iowa MAGA Republicans Zach Nunn, Ashley Hinson, Marionette Miller-Meeks, and Randy Feenstra vote for yesterday.
They ALL voted to RAISE your taxes in order to give folks like Elon Musk and Donald Trump big TAX CUTS.
Call and email your Representatives.
Reposted by Jamie Bo Bamie
RPGs for Accessible Gaming charity bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 240+ RPGs for you to discover for a $10+ donation to @dotsrpg.bsky.social
Donate here: itch.io/b/2850/rpgs-...
There are 240+ RPGs for you to discover for a $10+ donation to @dotsrpg.bsky.social
Donate here: itch.io/b/2850/rpgs-...
February 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
RPGs for Accessible Gaming charity bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 240+ RPGs for you to discover for a $10+ donation to @dotsrpg.bsky.social
Donate here: itch.io/b/2850/rpgs-...
There are 240+ RPGs for you to discover for a $10+ donation to @dotsrpg.bsky.social
Donate here: itch.io/b/2850/rpgs-...
@ppadvocatesia.bsky.social Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa Lobby Day was so informative and helpful! ❤️
February 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
@ppadvocatesia.bsky.social Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa Lobby Day was so informative and helpful! ❤️
They "ask the court to permanently block enforcement of the Biden Administration's federal rule change, and to declare it unlawful. But what's alarming to parents is a section in the lawsuit in which the plaintiffs ask the court to block enforcement of Section 504 altogether."
Iowa joins lawsuit over federal gender dysphoria definition. Why are disability advocates alarmed?
The Iowa Attorney General's Office has joined a lawsuit against the former Biden Administration for including "gender dysphoria" to the list of protected disabilities.
www.desmoinesregister.com
February 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
They "ask the court to permanently block enforcement of the Biden Administration's federal rule change, and to declare it unlawful. But what's alarming to parents is a section in the lawsuit in which the plaintiffs ask the court to block enforcement of Section 504 altogether."
Iowans, our attorney general has joined the lawsuit to remove section 504 (disability rights). Register for the 2/12 debriefing to join the fight against disability discrimination!
Texas v. Becerra: What it is and How You Can Help Stop the Attack on Section 504 - DREDF
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
dredf.org
February 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Iowans, our attorney general has joined the lawsuit to remove section 504 (disability rights). Register for the 2/12 debriefing to join the fight against disability discrimination!
"what the Trump administration wants — is to keep everything moving fast. Muzzle velocity, remember.
The impression of Trump’s power remains; the fact that he keeps stepping on rakes is missed. The projection of strength obscures the reality of weakness. Don’t believe him."
The impression of Trump’s power remains; the fact that he keeps stepping on rakes is missed. The projection of strength obscures the reality of weakness. Don’t believe him."
Opinion | Don’t Believe Him (Gift Article)
Look closely at the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term and you’ll see something very different than what he wants you to see.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
"what the Trump administration wants — is to keep everything moving fast. Muzzle velocity, remember.
The impression of Trump’s power remains; the fact that he keeps stepping on rakes is missed. The projection of strength obscures the reality of weakness. Don’t believe him."
The impression of Trump’s power remains; the fact that he keeps stepping on rakes is missed. The projection of strength obscures the reality of weakness. Don’t believe him."
Guantánamo has housed up to 780 prisoners - many without trial. 30,000 migrants? Look up the definition for concentration camp.
BREAKING: Donald Trump says he's directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 migrants in the U.S. illegally.
Trump directing the opening of Guantanamo Bay detention center to hold migrants in US illegally
President Donald Trump says he’s directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States.
apnews.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Guantánamo has housed up to 780 prisoners - many without trial. 30,000 migrants? Look up the definition for concentration camp.
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Mutual aid is not just a disaster response, it’s a way of caring for one another, building stronger communities, and preparing for whatever life may throw at us next. It’s a labor of love—and a way of life.
I put together a reading list (and words of advice) for LitHub: lithub.com/we-only-have...
I put together a reading list (and words of advice) for LitHub: lithub.com/we-only-have...
We Only Have Ourselves: The How-Tos and DOs and DON’Ts of Mutual Aid
For all of humanity’s many, many flaws, one of our most redeeming characteristics as a species is an almost-universal desire to connect with one another. When terrible things happen and communities…
lithub.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Mutual aid is not just a disaster response, it’s a way of caring for one another, building stronger communities, and preparing for whatever life may throw at us next. It’s a labor of love—and a way of life.
I put together a reading list (and words of advice) for LitHub: lithub.com/we-only-have...
I put together a reading list (and words of advice) for LitHub: lithub.com/we-only-have...
Reposted by Jamie Bo Bamie
🎲 Zine Quest and Zimo 2025, the annual celebration of indie tabletop creativity, is upon us! Here is a list of some of the amazing creators launching crowdfunding campaigns this Feb. Please share and support their work!
go.bsky.app/22tB6rM
#zinequest #ttrpg
go.bsky.app/22tB6rM
#zinequest #ttrpg
January 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🎲 Zine Quest and Zimo 2025, the annual celebration of indie tabletop creativity, is upon us! Here is a list of some of the amazing creators launching crowdfunding campaigns this Feb. Please share and support their work!
go.bsky.app/22tB6rM
#zinequest #ttrpg
go.bsky.app/22tB6rM
#zinequest #ttrpg
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The "he's not gonna listen to her" reactions are missing many points. Lots of other people are also hearing it. Lots of people can see him hearing it, then weigh what she's said with what he'll do. Lots of people can see her refusal to surrender these ancient teachings to the latest face of empire
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
January 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The "he's not gonna listen to her" reactions are missing many points. Lots of other people are also hearing it. Lots of people can see him hearing it, then weigh what she's said with what he'll do. Lots of people can see her refusal to surrender these ancient teachings to the latest face of empire