Toby
@tobymacnutt.bsky.social
Poet, dancer, textile artist ✨ they/them disabled trans queer
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Toby
@tobymacnutt.bsky.social
· Dec 22
It's bluesky's turn for the teaser!
A SINGULAR THEY is a full-length solo dance film and you'll be able to see it premiere online in (approx, date TBD) March 2026!
It's a "self-portrait" show, incorporating many facets of my existence, and for the first time, all my movement modes. Here is a taste.
A SINGULAR THEY is a full-length solo dance film and you'll be able to see it premiere online in (approx, date TBD) March 2026!
It's a "self-portrait" show, incorporating many facets of my existence, and for the first time, all my movement modes. Here is a taste.
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Especially if your senators are GOP, call them. Just say "I'm asking the senator to vote no on any further Department of Homeland Security funding."
It's worth working to peel off any GOP senators who might be wavering and constituent pressure will give them cover.
It's worth working to peel off any GOP senators who might be wavering and constituent pressure will give them cover.
ICE funding has passed the house, but it still has to go through the senate, now is your chance to call!
5calls.org makes it very easy to find the contact info for your reps, and provides scripts.
#abolishice #callyourreps #usapolitics #iceout #politicalart
5calls.org makes it very easy to find the contact info for your reps, and provides scripts.
#abolishice #callyourreps #usapolitics #iceout #politicalart
January 25, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Especially if your senators are GOP, call them. Just say "I'm asking the senator to vote no on any further Department of Homeland Security funding."
It's worth working to peel off any GOP senators who might be wavering and constituent pressure will give them cover.
It's worth working to peel off any GOP senators who might be wavering and constituent pressure will give them cover.
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I am happy for every person that gets out and their families, and I wish more were being released. @globalvoices.org has coverage of the inflated numbers previously touted by the govt
globalvoices.org/2026/01/23/v...
globalvoices.org/2026/01/23/v...
January 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I am happy for every person that gets out and their families, and I wish more were being released. @globalvoices.org has coverage of the inflated numbers previously touted by the govt
globalvoices.org/2026/01/23/v...
globalvoices.org/2026/01/23/v...
Had a pear act ripe and then turn out to be too hard to eat once cut so I've decided to bake it into a galette with some black raspberries I froze last summer.
Man, it's so much easier to make pastry crust in winter, when the humidity is like 35%
Man, it's so much easier to make pastry crust in winter, when the humidity is like 35%
January 25, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Had a pear act ripe and then turn out to be too hard to eat once cut so I've decided to bake it into a galette with some black raspberries I froze last summer.
Man, it's so much easier to make pastry crust in winter, when the humidity is like 35%
Man, it's so much easier to make pastry crust in winter, when the humidity is like 35%
State terror, what it is, and how it functions (vs other oppressive models); simple explainer.
January 25, 2026 at 3:22 PM
State terror, what it is, and how it functions (vs other oppressive models); simple explainer.
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it is not immigration enforcement, or an immigration crackdown, or even law enforcement (not to say comparisons aren't valid!) because they aren't enforcing laws, immigration or otherwise. They are intimidating and terrorizing.
M. Gessen nails it in their column today.
There is no defined goal behind ICE murders. There‘s no personal magic formula that avoids ICE violence. This isn’t an enforcement effort gone bad.
Trump’s aim is to terrorize the American people and the tool is arbitrary and unpredictable state violence.
There is no defined goal behind ICE murders. There‘s no personal magic formula that avoids ICE violence. This isn’t an enforcement effort gone bad.
Trump’s aim is to terrorize the American people and the tool is arbitrary and unpredictable state violence.
Opinion | State Terror Has Arrived
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:47 PM
it is not immigration enforcement, or an immigration crackdown, or even law enforcement (not to say comparisons aren't valid!) because they aren't enforcing laws, immigration or otherwise. They are intimidating and terrorizing.
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Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.
January 24, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.
In the last hour or so, have you had some water?
In the last hour or two, have you moved/stretched your body (to whatever extent it permits)?
In the last five or so hours, have you had something to eat?
Are you warm enough?
Remembered your meds?
These things still matter, bc you still matter 💜
In the last hour or two, have you moved/stretched your body (to whatever extent it permits)?
In the last five or so hours, have you had something to eat?
Are you warm enough?
Remembered your meds?
These things still matter, bc you still matter 💜
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 PM
In the last hour or so, have you had some water?
In the last hour or two, have you moved/stretched your body (to whatever extent it permits)?
In the last five or so hours, have you had something to eat?
Are you warm enough?
Remembered your meds?
These things still matter, bc you still matter 💜
In the last hour or two, have you moved/stretched your body (to whatever extent it permits)?
In the last five or so hours, have you had something to eat?
Are you warm enough?
Remembered your meds?
These things still matter, bc you still matter 💜
Blooms on my amaryllis, for you
January 24, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Blooms on my amaryllis, for you
hey, reminder, you can turn off auto play on videos on this platform and you probably should, you know?
(settings --> content and media --> uncheck the box for autoplay videos & gifs)
(settings --> content and media --> uncheck the box for autoplay videos & gifs)
January 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM
hey, reminder, you can turn off auto play on videos on this platform and you probably should, you know?
(settings --> content and media --> uncheck the box for autoplay videos & gifs)
(settings --> content and media --> uncheck the box for autoplay videos & gifs)
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You do not need to traumatize yourself to be a better person, a better activist, to better oppose the people and forces engaged in this murderous evil. You just need to know it's happening and take action.
January 24, 2026 at 4:52 PM
You do not need to traumatize yourself to be a better person, a better activist, to better oppose the people and forces engaged in this murderous evil. You just need to know it's happening and take action.
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you don't need me to say this but I'm going to anyway: your activism doesn't have to include watching videos of people dying
January 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM
you don't need me to say this but I'm going to anyway: your activism doesn't have to include watching videos of people dying
Ah, the traditional incantation of super cold weather has been uttered, "it's not that bad really,"
with optional addendum, "especially if the wind's not blowing"
(-4F air temp, -17 windchill, but hey, sunny)
with optional addendum, "especially if the wind's not blowing"
(-4F air temp, -17 windchill, but hey, sunny)
January 24, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Ah, the traditional incantation of super cold weather has been uttered, "it's not that bad really,"
with optional addendum, "especially if the wind's not blowing"
(-4F air temp, -17 windchill, but hey, sunny)
with optional addendum, "especially if the wind's not blowing"
(-4F air temp, -17 windchill, but hey, sunny)
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I’ve deleted so many things to try adding context for this.
But what it all comes down to is public trust is a valuable, fragile thing. It’s (deservedly) broken, and people are going to die because they won’t be able to trust the information & instructions are safe.
Look out for each other. 🩵
But what it all comes down to is public trust is a valuable, fragile thing. It’s (deservedly) broken, and people are going to die because they won’t be able to trust the information & instructions are safe.
Look out for each other. 🩵
DHS officials have urged disaster response staff at FEMA to avoid using the word “ice” in public messaging about the winter storm, sources say.
The concern is that the word could spark confusion or online mockery, given the ongoing controversy surrounding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The concern is that the word could spark confusion or online mockery, given the ongoing controversy surrounding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes | CNN Politics
Homeland Security officials have urged disaster response staff at FEMA to avoid using the word “ice” in public messaging about the massive winter storm barreling toward much of the United States. The ...
www.cnn.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:24 AM
I’ve deleted so many things to try adding context for this.
But what it all comes down to is public trust is a valuable, fragile thing. It’s (deservedly) broken, and people are going to die because they won’t be able to trust the information & instructions are safe.
Look out for each other. 🩵
But what it all comes down to is public trust is a valuable, fragile thing. It’s (deservedly) broken, and people are going to die because they won’t be able to trust the information & instructions are safe.
Look out for each other. 🩵
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(me making fun of your crop rotation idea and thereby holding our people back another 5000 years) jeff thinks the beans have to take turns lmao
August 7, 2023 at 6:38 AM
(me making fun of your crop rotation idea and thereby holding our people back another 5000 years) jeff thinks the beans have to take turns lmao
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A few days ago, I stood in the graveyard of an 1100 year old church, getting damper and damper in the drizzling rain.
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...
January 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
A few days ago, I stood in the graveyard of an 1100 year old church, getting damper and damper in the drizzling rain.
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...
Preemptively cancelled my private student this weekend even though it's virtual, because I know this storm will wipe me out and I'm getting it'll get them too (assuming we both even keep power).
My chest already hurts plenty, good plan past me
My chest already hurts plenty, good plan past me
January 24, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Preemptively cancelled my private student this weekend even though it's virtual, because I know this storm will wipe me out and I'm getting it'll get them too (assuming we both even keep power).
My chest already hurts plenty, good plan past me
My chest already hurts plenty, good plan past me
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I have now seen multiple groups who have taken it upon themselves/their social groups to re-create the historical signs that the federal gov't took down in Philly yesterday.
The best way to get people to spread a message (especially in this anti-authority, fuck-you town), is to try to censor it.
The best way to get people to spread a message (especially in this anti-authority, fuck-you town), is to try to censor it.
January 23, 2026 at 9:16 PM
I have now seen multiple groups who have taken it upon themselves/their social groups to re-create the historical signs that the federal gov't took down in Philly yesterday.
The best way to get people to spread a message (especially in this anti-authority, fuck-you town), is to try to censor it.
The best way to get people to spread a message (especially in this anti-authority, fuck-you town), is to try to censor it.
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Some lunchtime cattens for your timeline!
January 23, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Some lunchtime cattens for your timeline!
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I would ordinarily put this in the jewsletter but it's before the next edition, so here you go: Radical Yiddish Song For This Moment: Anti-Authoritarian Yiddish Sing Along with DJ Chaia from the Workers Circle www.circle.org/events/radic...
Radical Yiddish Song For This Moment: Anti-Authoritarian Yiddish Sing Along with DJ Chaia — The Workers Circle
Want to learn about revolutionary Yiddish music? Join DJ Chaia and Daniel Carkner for a sing-along meets historical adventure.
www.circle.org
January 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
I would ordinarily put this in the jewsletter but it's before the next edition, so here you go: Radical Yiddish Song For This Moment: Anti-Authoritarian Yiddish Sing Along with DJ Chaia from the Workers Circle www.circle.org/events/radic...
yes! statewide strike on!
The Minnesota strike has made it to the top story on NYT. I am not a knee jerk NYT hater, but imo this is noteworthy given the paper’s relative lack of interest in other recent anti-Trump protest activity
January 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM
yes! statewide strike on!
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The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
January 23, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
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Good morning, it is CROUTON!
January 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Good morning, it is CROUTON!
✅ made small talk with one of my boomer neighbors, only minor psychic damage taken
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
✅ made small talk with one of my boomer neighbors, only minor psychic damage taken
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Wild success tonight at the native plant launch party!
65 people turned out and we packed up 5100 (!!!) packs of native seeds, made over 600 seed bombs, folded 100 ice alert zines, distributed over 150 whistles…
Damn. Good night.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
65 people turned out and we packed up 5100 (!!!) packs of native seeds, made over 600 seed bombs, folded 100 ice alert zines, distributed over 150 whistles…
Damn. Good night.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
January 22, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Wild success tonight at the native plant launch party!
65 people turned out and we packed up 5100 (!!!) packs of native seeds, made over 600 seed bombs, folded 100 ice alert zines, distributed over 150 whistles…
Damn. Good night.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
65 people turned out and we packed up 5100 (!!!) packs of native seeds, made over 600 seed bombs, folded 100 ice alert zines, distributed over 150 whistles…
Damn. Good night.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
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I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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