Tyler Richard
@tylerrichard.com
Telling stories. Changing the world. // Art. Activism. Nerdity. With style. // New Yorker Now🗽Nebraskan Always 🌽
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We have the right to free speech, whether the federal government likes it or not.
And we have friends everywhere.
And we have friends everywhere.
BREAKING NEWS: Today, on behalf of D.C. resident Sam O’Hara, we’re suing an Ohio National Guard member and four Metropolitan Police Department officers for violating his constitutional rights and D.C. law—simply for playing a song. 🧵
October 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We have the right to free speech, whether the federal government likes it or not.
And we have friends everywhere.
And we have friends everywhere.
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most people don't want politics that hurt other people. we just want a long overcoat like david bowie and affordable housing
October 20, 2025 at 5:46 AM
most people don't want politics that hurt other people. we just want a long overcoat like david bowie and affordable housing
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The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.
Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.
Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.
Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.
Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.
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We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward.
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward.
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
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BREAKING: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members to Portland over the governor's objections.
This decision reinforces one of our country's core principles: The military has no place policing our communities.
This decision reinforces one of our country's core principles: The military has no place policing our communities.
October 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
BREAKING: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members to Portland over the governor's objections.
This decision reinforces one of our country's core principles: The military has no place policing our communities.
This decision reinforces one of our country's core principles: The military has no place policing our communities.
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BREAKING: President Trump issued a memo calling for government-wide "terrorism investigations" into political opponents.
His administration is trying to use political violence as an excuse to investigate and intimidate the president's perceived enemies.
His administration is trying to use political violence as an excuse to investigate and intimidate the president's perceived enemies.
September 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
BREAKING: President Trump issued a memo calling for government-wide "terrorism investigations" into political opponents.
His administration is trying to use political violence as an excuse to investigate and intimidate the president's perceived enemies.
His administration is trying to use political violence as an excuse to investigate and intimidate the president's perceived enemies.
Happy Decision Avoidance Season to all my fellow Libras! ⚖️
September 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Happy Decision Avoidance Season to all my fellow Libras! ⚖️
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there is a point here i want to amplify. the free speech defenders of the mainstream seem to have no awareness that actual free speech is often more fractious and destabilizing than civil and respectful. a society where speech is genuinely free isn’t the deferential space they want it to be.
September 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
there is a point here i want to amplify. the free speech defenders of the mainstream seem to have no awareness that actual free speech is often more fractious and destabilizing than civil and respectful. a society where speech is genuinely free isn’t the deferential space they want it to be.
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The Trump administration is villainizing and punishing those who dare to express anything but unequivocal support for its political views.
Such censorship is profoundly harmful to a free society — but it can be stopped if we resist it together.
Such censorship is profoundly harmful to a free society — but it can be stopped if we resist it together.
Protecting Free Speech in the Face of Government Retaliation
Since Charlie Kirk’s killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative free speech activist. This violates the First Amendment.
www.aclu.org
September 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The Trump administration is villainizing and punishing those who dare to express anything but unequivocal support for its political views.
Such censorship is profoundly harmful to a free society — but it can be stopped if we resist it together.
Such censorship is profoundly harmful to a free society — but it can be stopped if we resist it together.
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Happy Labor Day, comrades 🫡
September 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Happy Labor Day, comrades 🫡
All I'm saying is there was a time in my life where I would compare the staff at the gay bar on Friday night and the Cracker Barrel on Saturday AM to see which place had more gay staff.
August 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
All I'm saying is there was a time in my life where I would compare the staff at the gay bar on Friday night and the Cracker Barrel on Saturday AM to see which place had more gay staff.
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RIP Terence Stamp. Goodbye General Zod, Chancellor Valorum, Jor-El in Smallville, and Prophet of Truth in Halo 3.
Terence Stamp was also in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Red Planet, Last Night in Soho, Miss Peregrine, Big Eyes, Alien Nation, Wall Street, and many more movies.
He was 87.
Terence Stamp was also in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Red Planet, Last Night in Soho, Miss Peregrine, Big Eyes, Alien Nation, Wall Street, and many more movies.
He was 87.
August 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
RIP Terence Stamp. Goodbye General Zod, Chancellor Valorum, Jor-El in Smallville, and Prophet of Truth in Halo 3.
Terence Stamp was also in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Red Planet, Last Night in Soho, Miss Peregrine, Big Eyes, Alien Nation, Wall Street, and many more movies.
He was 87.
Terence Stamp was also in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Red Planet, Last Night in Soho, Miss Peregrine, Big Eyes, Alien Nation, Wall Street, and many more movies.
He was 87.
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Iowa has bad corn
The vibes are rancid and need amputation.
Talk some shit about your rival.
Talk some shit about your rival.
August 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Iowa has bad corn
Gonna point to this the next time a coworker says I’m talking about musicals or sci-fi too much.
Memo permits religious persuasion at work if non-harassing, likening it to encouraging other personal activities.
US memo allows federal employees to evangelise colleagues at work
Memo permits religious persuasion at work if non-harassing, likening it to encouraging other personal activities.
bit.ly
July 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Gonna point to this the next time a coworker says I’m talking about musicals or sci-fi too much.
If I could send junior high Tyler a message the first one would be “no really you’re gay” and the second would be “that library page job you’ll have in a couple years will be one of the best jobs you’ll ever have.”
July 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
If I could send junior high Tyler a message the first one would be “no really you’re gay” and the second would be “that library page job you’ll have in a couple years will be one of the best jobs you’ll ever have.”
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Small towns and big cities alike rely on local radio to prepare for severe weather events.
Defunding public media violates our free speech rights and makes it more likely people won’t know about the next natural disaster until it’s at their doorstep.
Defunding public media violates our free speech rights and makes it more likely people won’t know about the next natural disaster until it’s at their doorstep.
Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media and foreign aid
The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
www.npr.org
July 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Small towns and big cities alike rely on local radio to prepare for severe weather events.
Defunding public media violates our free speech rights and makes it more likely people won’t know about the next natural disaster until it’s at their doorstep.
Defunding public media violates our free speech rights and makes it more likely people won’t know about the next natural disaster until it’s at their doorstep.
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We sued in 1990 after performance artist and activist Tim Miller had his grant rescinded from the National Endowment for the Arts because of LGBTQ themes in his work.
The NEA is now under political pressure to force grant applicants to adhere to President Trump's anti-trans agenda, and we're suing.
The NEA is now under political pressure to force grant applicants to adhere to President Trump's anti-trans agenda, and we're suing.
July 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We sued in 1990 after performance artist and activist Tim Miller had his grant rescinded from the National Endowment for the Arts because of LGBTQ themes in his work.
The NEA is now under political pressure to force grant applicants to adhere to President Trump's anti-trans agenda, and we're suing.
The NEA is now under political pressure to force grant applicants to adhere to President Trump's anti-trans agenda, and we're suing.
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In new interviews, 13 women who were taken in the Omaha worksite raid told the Omaha World-Herald that ICE agents mocked them, tried to intimidate them into signing papers, and incorrectly told them they don’t have rights. This is appalling.
13 women describe 'horrific' detainment after Omaha raid. ICE says it followed detention standards
In an interview with The World-Herald, 13 women discussed their experiences during and after the Omaha immigration raid. Several claimed they were harassed and told they had no rights. ICE
omaha.com
July 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
In new interviews, 13 women who were taken in the Omaha worksite raid told the Omaha World-Herald that ICE agents mocked them, tried to intimidate them into signing papers, and incorrectly told them they don’t have rights. This is appalling.
Less “here’s what Mamdani’s victory means for the country” takes.
More “here’s what other campaigns can learn from Mamdani’s” takes.
More “here’s what other campaigns can learn from Mamdani’s” takes.
June 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Less “here’s what Mamdani’s victory means for the country” takes.
More “here’s what other campaigns can learn from Mamdani’s” takes.
More “here’s what other campaigns can learn from Mamdani’s” takes.
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it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time
June 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time
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New reporting confirms what's been clear from the start. The vast majority of people taken by ICE in their Omaha raid had no criminal records. This is the reality of the extreme mass deportation agenda: creating fear, separating families, and targeting our neighbors, loved ones and coworkers.
Most of the workers rounded up by ICE at Omaha food plant had no prior criminal history
Less than 25% of Glenn Valley Foods workers detained in south Omaha ICE raid had prior criminal convictions. Most of the ones who did had received traffic-related misdemeanor charges.
omaha.com
June 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
New reporting confirms what's been clear from the start. The vast majority of people taken by ICE in their Omaha raid had no criminal records. This is the reality of the extreme mass deportation agenda: creating fear, separating families, and targeting our neighbors, loved ones and coworkers.
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“If you are a citizen, an immigrant, anyone on this land: You are not illegal. That doesn’t make you less of a human.”
The Trump admin has sought to punish Mahmoud for his advocacy in support of Palestinian human rights.
But everyone in this country has the right to speak out. Our fight continues.
The Trump admin has sought to punish Mahmoud for his advocacy in support of Palestinian human rights.
But everyone in this country has the right to speak out. Our fight continues.
June 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
“If you are a citizen, an immigrant, anyone on this land: You are not illegal. That doesn’t make you less of a human.”
The Trump admin has sought to punish Mahmoud for his advocacy in support of Palestinian human rights.
But everyone in this country has the right to speak out. Our fight continues.
The Trump admin has sought to punish Mahmoud for his advocacy in support of Palestinian human rights.
But everyone in this country has the right to speak out. Our fight continues.
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BREAKING: A federal court has ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student detained as punishment for his advocacy for Palestinian human rights.
Mahmoud spent over 3 months in ICE detention, during which time he missed the birth of his first child and his own graduation.
Mahmoud spent over 3 months in ICE detention, during which time he missed the birth of his first child and his own graduation.
June 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
BREAKING: A federal court has ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student detained as punishment for his advocacy for Palestinian human rights.
Mahmoud spent over 3 months in ICE detention, during which time he missed the birth of his first child and his own graduation.
Mahmoud spent over 3 months in ICE detention, during which time he missed the birth of his first child and his own graduation.
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It's the weekend, baby
June 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
It's the weekend, baby