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“The poet stands in awe of life and the philosopher penetrates it and I do both”
- John Rechy
journalist, organizer & advocate
they/them 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
📍Las Vegas
- John Rechy
journalist, organizer & advocate
they/them 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
📍Las Vegas
These punks really said, “it’s after midnight, let’s start.” 🤬🤬
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
These punks really said, “it’s after midnight, let’s start.” 🤬🤬
This is a moment of real crisis for so many Nevadans. Empty, performative virtue-signaling will not be accepted as a substitute for bold leadership. Sorry not sorry. #NVLeg nevadacurrent.com/2025/11/18/t...
The curious case of the immigration resolution that immigrant advocates don't want • Nevada Current
Federal immigration enforcement in Nevada wasn’t an issue listed on Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s formal proclamation announcing a special session last week. But the issue made its way to one…
nevadacurrent.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This is a moment of real crisis for so many Nevadans. Empty, performative virtue-signaling will not be accepted as a substitute for bold leadership. Sorry not sorry. #NVLeg nevadacurrent.com/2025/11/18/t...
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Spotify is helping ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities. We’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops running ads for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
November 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Spotify is helping ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities. We’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops running ads for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
you know we've crossed into the upside down when I agree with these dudes
November 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
you know we've crossed into the upside down when I agree with these dudes
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“It’s a banishment court so they could continue to try to privatize Las Vegas Boulevard," said ACLU of Nevada's Athar Haseebullah.
Resorts back Lombardo crime bill containing key requests from gaming industry • Nevada Current
The Nevada Resort Association on Thursday defended the provisions of Gov. Joe Lombardo’s crime bill that would allow courts to ban certain criminal offenders from the resort corridor for up to a year....
nevadacurrent.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“It’s a banishment court so they could continue to try to privatize Las Vegas Boulevard," said ACLU of Nevada's Athar Haseebullah.
The resorts association is like we don't need no stinking Constitution we own everything
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The resorts association is like we don't need no stinking Constitution we own everything
TFW immigration issues actually are a really pressing issue needing legitimate attention during a Special Session of the Nevada Legislature but they wanna do mass incarceration and corporate welfare instead 🤔
They came to the United States as kids. Now, Trump is targeting them for deportation.
Then they came for the Dreamers
Immigrants brought here as children were told they wouldn’t be deported. Now, they’re being targeted anyway.
www.motherjones.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
TFW immigration issues actually are a really pressing issue needing legitimate attention during a Special Session of the Nevada Legislature but they wanna do mass incarceration and corporate welfare instead 🤔
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The children’s picture book, “Strega Nona, An OldTale,” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola penned the book about the Italian “grandmother witch.” (via @mprnews.org)
Strega Nona turns 50 — and her art lives in Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota’s Kerlan Collection is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tomie dePaola’s beloved picture book “Strega Nona,” showcasing the original illustrations and highlighting Minnesota’s unique role in preserving the warmth, artistry and enduring cultural impact of this classic story.
n.pr
November 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The children’s picture book, “Strega Nona, An OldTale,” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola penned the book about the Italian “grandmother witch.” (via @mprnews.org)
I always felt like I was saving watching “The Golden Girls” for marriage but I woke up today like maybe it’s time?
August 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I always felt like I was saving watching “The Golden Girls” for marriage but I woke up today like maybe it’s time?
I parked so crazy at the office just now and I didn’t correct it because it feels like such a masterclass in parking crazy
July 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I parked so crazy at the office just now and I didn’t correct it because it feels like such a masterclass in parking crazy
Y’all it felt like it was Friday 2 days ago, and now that it is Friday I’m so bothered by its tardiness. It’s giving cranky
July 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Y’all it felt like it was Friday 2 days ago, and now that it is Friday I’m so bothered by its tardiness. It’s giving cranky
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this is what you look like as a Harry Potter fan in 2025
July 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
this is what you look like as a Harry Potter fan in 2025
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U.S. District Judge Hernán D. Vera blocked Los Angeles police from using less lethal munitions and other crowd control weapons against reporters—and told them to stop arresting journalists.
https://trib.al/kpqUlps
https://trib.al/kpqUlps
July 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
U.S. District Judge Hernán D. Vera blocked Los Angeles police from using less lethal munitions and other crowd control weapons against reporters—and told them to stop arresting journalists.
https://trib.al/kpqUlps
https://trib.al/kpqUlps
I hate Times New Roman so much it’s the snottiest of all fonts it would definitely say it “went to college in Boston” or some stupid shit ugh I didn’t know I felt this strongly about it until this conversation I’m having at work right now lol
July 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I hate Times New Roman so much it’s the snottiest of all fonts it would definitely say it “went to college in Boston” or some stupid shit ugh I didn’t know I felt this strongly about it until this conversation I’m having at work right now lol
I realized recently that my mom is the same age as Bjork and it makes me feel like that math lady meme for some reason
June 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I realized recently that my mom is the same age as Bjork and it makes me feel like that math lady meme for some reason
Yes me recording reels in my closet is symbolic but also screw SCOTUS
June 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Yes me recording reels in my closet is symbolic but also screw SCOTUS
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Join LGBTQIA+ folks and advocates this Saturday for a community circle to discuss trans rights in the wake of the SCOTUS decision in US v. Skrmetti. Straight allies are welcome, but it will not be a space for debate or disruption. secure.ngpvan.com/C9mhKgAiiEiD...
June 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Join LGBTQIA+ folks and advocates this Saturday for a community circle to discuss trans rights in the wake of the SCOTUS decision in US v. Skrmetti. Straight allies are welcome, but it will not be a space for debate or disruption. secure.ngpvan.com/C9mhKgAiiEiD...
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I will live in spite of this Administration. I will live in spite of this court.
The work goes on, and I will not stop fighting for us.
The work goes on, and I will not stop fighting for us.
Nothing sums up the state of affairs for transgender Americans quite like the US Supreme Court denying trans people life-saving healthcare at the same time that the Trump administration shuts down suicide prevention programs for LGBTQ people.
These bastards want us all dead.
These bastards want us all dead.
Breaking: The Trevor Project received a stop-work order last night on its contract with the national 988 suicide prevention hotline. The Trump administration is eliminating the option for LGBTQ callers to the hotline to press 3 and connect with someone who specializes in LGBTQ mental health.
June 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I will live in spite of this Administration. I will live in spite of this court.
The work goes on, and I will not stop fighting for us.
The work goes on, and I will not stop fighting for us.
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Hot girls hate dick-tators 😹 We’re still On the Ground as the No Kings protests continue in Las Vegas tonight
June 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Hot girls hate dick-tators 😹 We’re still On the Ground as the No Kings protests continue in Las Vegas tonight
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Las Vegas No Kings!!
June 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Las Vegas No Kings!!
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First know your rights, then share your rights.
Download our Know Your Rights graphic and use it as your phone screen when going to protests.
Download our Know Your Rights graphic and use it as your phone screen when going to protests.
Know Your Rights, Share Your Rights
www.aclu.org
June 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
First know your rights, then share your rights.
Download our Know Your Rights graphic and use it as your phone screen when going to protests.
Download our Know Your Rights graphic and use it as your phone screen when going to protests.
Remember Stonewall and the lesson that police will show and beat you with batons and then call it a riot when you finally defend yourself
June 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Remember Stonewall and the lesson that police will show and beat you with batons and then call it a riot when you finally defend yourself
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Five years ago, we launched our organization with a simple mission: to promote nuanced, accurate coverage of trans rights and communities in the media, and to support the careers of gender-expansive journalists. bit.ly/trans_narrat...
June 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Five years ago, we launched our organization with a simple mission: to promote nuanced, accurate coverage of trans rights and communities in the media, and to support the careers of gender-expansive journalists. bit.ly/trans_narrat...