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Xander Odell 🍉
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Transman Queer crafter, writer, chocoholic
Trans rights are human rights
Black lives matter
Kink at Pride!
Disabled parent of two wonderful disabled men
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versharma.bsky.social
We built a team of young Black, Asian, queer, and trans staffers at Teen Vogue, and they deserve the world. They are passionate, whip smart, and incredibly talented. Many of them are now without jobs — please consider donating to their GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-laido...
Donate to Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover, organized by Lex McMenamin
More than half the team at Teen Vogue was laid off this week by our parent com… Lex McMenamin needs your support for Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover
www.gofundme.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
writerodell.bsky.social
*gentle hugs*
Be safe, lovely one.
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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carlbergstrom.com
I understand why we shut down American airspace for a few days after 9-11 to avoid a repeat attack but imagine shutting down American airspace to avoid releasing the Epstein files.
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
"The average voter believes a SNAP recipient gets $20/day, more than 3 times the actual amount of $6."
November 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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kebrightbill.bsky.social
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor losing all of his titles over just the possibility of the Epstein files coming out tells me all I need to know about just how bad the contents are, and why the Republicans are so desperate to never let it out.
figgityfigs.bsky.social The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 5d
The thing that’s so fucked up about the Epstein files is that if they’re bad bad for Trump, it’s gonna come out, and every Republican who knew what they were doing protecting him is gonna get flayed for it. And if they weren’t bad for him at all, they’d be out already.
November 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
writerodell.bsky.social
For the day crowd, the first batches of cards have gone out but there are plenty left. We can't make it on my disability alone so I'm selling greeting cards to make up for our SNAP benefits. Be the reason someone smiles when they open the envelope. Pls share & much thankiness.
writerodell.bsky.social Xander Odell 🍉 @writerodell.bsky.social · 7d
We lost our SNAP benefits and are struggling to get by on just my disability, let alone with food costs. I'm selling handmade cards to help make ends meet, $4.00 each, take your pick, first come first serve. All designs in the comments. Msg me and we can make it happen. Pls share & thnx!

North Pole
November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
writerodell.bsky.social
We lost our SNAP benefits and are struggling to get by on just my disability, let alone with food costs. I'm selling handmade cards to help make ends meet, $4.00 each, take your pick, first come first serve. All designs in the comments. Msg me and we can make it happen. Pls share & thnx!

North Pole
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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itsviviactually.bsky.social
Transgender for everyone, motherfuckers 🏳️‍⚧️
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
writerodell.bsky.social
Fuck.
leximcmenamin.com Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · 9d
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.

now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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November 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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genmasho.bsky.social
A poster that says Did you see: -a tent in the woods? -someone shoplifting? -a person sleeping in their car? NO YOU FUCKING DIDNT people are struggling don't make it worse
October 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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bluelaura.bsky.social
I think 🤔 I see the problem.
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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erinys.bsky.social
Sharing because I hope this pattern will spread.
anyfishanytime.bsky.social 🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 16d
Yoooo ABQ! Burqueños 505 #NMTrue . Share these around if you have the cash go spend money and make sure they know you are there because they are feeding people!
URBAN HOTDOG COMPANY It's come to our attention that SNAP benefits may not be issued next month, and a lot of local families will likely feel that impact. For parents already doing their best to juggle everything, even small changes can make a big difference when it comes to keeping kids fed. Back during COVID, we offered free kids' meals to help families get through a tough time, and it feels like the right thing to do again. Starting November 1, kids can stop by and get a Classic Starter Hotdog on us. If your family has been affected, or if you know someone who could use a hand, please spread the word. Just mention the "UHDC KIDS Special" and our team will take care of the rest. No purchase, no questions, no strings attached. Kids must be present. This isn't about picking sides. It's about people. It's about our kids, our neighbors, and our community. No child should ever go hungry, and if we can do a small part to help, we're proud to do it. We've always believed we're stronger together, and as a community, we'll get through this the same way we always have: by looking out for each other. - Matt & The Urban Hotdog Company Team @urbanhotdogcompany Free Breakfast CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST SANDWICH UNTIL SNAP BENEFITS ARE RESTORED. ONE ITEM PER CHILD. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. meraki COFFEE MARKET URBAN aki EAT WELL LIVE WELL Tasty Pot TASTY Taiwanese Cuisine NM TASTY FREE KIDS MEALS SNAP benefits may not be issued next month, and we know that put a real strain on families. Times are already tough, and no pare should have to worry about how to feed their kids because of something out of their control. At Tasty Pot NM, we want to do our part - even if it's small. Starti November 1, we're offering free kids meals for families affected No purchase required. No questions asked. Just kindness, comfort, a warm meal shared together. Meal Options: Kid's Panda chicken + Rice Kid's Popcorn Chicken Mozzarella Sticks Fried Dumplings Kids must be present for dine-in. Limit 1 Per Child Just Mention "Tasty Kid's Special" to any of our staff members We're here for you the same way so many of you have supported us. Thank you we're all in this together! Michael Tran & The Tasty Pot NM Family TASTYPOTNM.COM | @TASTYPOT.NM @tastypot.nm BURROW CAFE Feeding children is not political. If your family has been affected by recent changes in SNAP benefits, The Burrow Café is here for you. Starting November 1st, we're offering free kids' menu items. No purchase necessary. One item per child per visit. Kids must be present in-store. No questions asked. Available options: Classic oatmeal with brown sugar and maple syrup Two eggs, any style, with toast or a plain crepe Kid-sized ham and cheese crepe Pill Fe with love, Mandy Nguyen and the Burrow Café Team
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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msentropy.bsky.social
Everyone needs to read this thread.

Everyone.
reichlinmelnick.bsky.social Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 16d
🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.

Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
Bill Melugin @BillMelugin_ BREAKING: Per four senior DHS & Trump admin sources, a mass removal of ICE leadership around the country is underway, with up to 12 ICE field office chiefs being removed & reassigned in an effort to increase deportation numbers. I'm told the move is spearheaded by Corey Lewandowski, and a handful of the ICE Chiefs will likely be replaced by Border Patrol & CBP officials, some of whom will be hand-picked by aggressive & controversial Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. I'm told some of the ICE leadership removed from their positions include the ICE Field Office Directors in: - Los Angeles - Phoenix - Philadelphia - Denver - El Paso - San Diego - Seattle/Portland - New Orleans Border Patrol officials taking over ICE leadership positions would be extremely significant, as Border Patrol and ICE do different things, and I've done numerous ride-alongs/embeds with both. Generally speaking, ICE typically conducts very targeted operations, largely going after criminal illegal aliens or those with deportation orders, but almost always knowing who they are targeting for arrest, often conducting surveillance to learn their schedules before and waiting hours before arresting them if needed. Border Patrol, under Trump 2.0, while sometimes doing their own targeted operations, has been extremely aggressive and has been at the forefront of some of the most controversial immigration enforcement operations we've seen so far, carrying out roving patrols in Los Angeles, Chicago, etc, often at Home Depot, car washes, flea markets etc, leading to a handful of federal judges around the country issuing injunctions against them. A majority of the viral videos you see online are Border Patrol agents, including the use of a Trojan horse style Penske moving truck at a Los Angeles Home Depot, an operation organized by Bovino. ICE often gets blamed for what Border Patrol does, as the media and activists often cannot tell the difference between federal agents, and everyone is called "ICE". I'm told there are growing concerns about the political and PR fallout associated with some of the roving patrols Border Patrol is conducting as lawsuits continue to stack up and mid-terms approach next year. I'm told there is significant friction within different wings of DHS and the administration, with Border Czar Tom Homan & ICE Director Todd Lyons preferring to prioritize targeting criminal aliens & the "worst of the worst" or those with deportation orders, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and BP Commander Bovino prefer to use aggressive tactics to arrest anyone in the US illegally, including but not limited to criminals, to ramp up deportation numbers and achieve President Trump's promises of mass deportations. I am hearing from both sides of this friction. One senior DHS official tells me: "ICE started with the worst of the worst, knowing every target they are hitting, but since Border Patrol started in LA in June, we've (DHS) lost our focus, going too hard, too fast, with limited prioritization. It's getting numbers, but at what cost?". Border Patrol agents I've talked to defend their tactics, with one telling me: "What did everyone think mass deportations meant? Only the worst? Tom Homan has said it himself, anyone in the US illegally is on the table." It's quite a situation, as both sides of this are on the same team, with the same end goals, but different perspectives on how to get there. Another DHS official confirmed the personnel changes to me on deep background, adding that the moves are based on performance and doing what is needed to achieve the best results. Official statement to @FoxNews via @TriciaOhio : "While we have no personnel changes to announce at this time, the Trump Administration remains laser focused on delivering results and removing violent criminal illegal aliens from this country." 7:57 PM · Oct 27, 2025 · 29.6K Views
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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nuala.bsky.social
Until SNAP is funded, here’s an ongoing list of Bay Area restaurants where SNAP recipients can receive free food. Just bring your EBT card!
coyotemedia.org COYOTE @coyotemedia.org · 16d
While the feds continue to play stupid games, SNAP recipients are set to lose food aid for the next month. In the Bay Area, a growing number of restaurants are stepping up to help, and we're maintaining the list. Share with anyone who needs it. www.coyotemedia.org/these-bay-ar...
These Bay Area Restaurants Are Offering Free Food to SNAP Recipients
Amid a government shutdown that will cut off aid for 42 million Americans, local food scene folks plan to pick up the slack.
www.coyotemedia.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
writerodell.bsky.social
Trust me on this one.
jmcdaid.bsky.social jmcdaid @jmcdaid.bsky.social · 19d
Tearing Down The House
(With apologies to the Talking Heads)

Stand back
He’s got a giant backhoe
Too late
He’s chewing up a building
That survived the war of 1812
Tearing down the house
October 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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pronouncedlahra.bsky.social
This is a VERY cool deal.
psychopomp.com Psychopomp @psychopomp.com · 21d
ANNOUNCEMENT

1. Afterlives 2024 curated by @shereereneethomas.bsky.social has been COVER REVEALED

2. the collection will be available FOR FREE to paid patrons of @thedeadlands.com

3. join now, read The Deadlands, and receive the book magically when it is released beginning of November

go see! 👇
Afterlives 2024: Cover Reveal - PSYCHOPOMP.COM
One cool thing about being a psychopomp is the ability to lead people to places they haven't been before. Sure sure, the main place we lead people is the Realm of the Dead, yeah yeah, but we can take ...
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October 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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jolantru.bsky.social
ICYMI.
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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jolantru.bsky.social
Yes, I have a YA fantasy out!

www.snowywingspublishing.com/book/fire-he...

www.snowywingspublishing.com/book/cold-st...

#YAfantasy #sapphic #swords
The promo graphic/banner for the Fire Heart duology. Cover art is by Yasu Matsuoka.
October 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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elleisanisland.bsky.social
I'm not sure you can get more marie antoinette than taking away food stamps before thanksgiving while you build a gold and marble dance hall so the other crooks can bring bribe you over a badly-cooked (argentinian) steak
October 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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tillybridges.bsky.social
right wing bigots have admitted

- the “trans women in bathrooms” issue

- the “trans women in sports” issue and

- the “trans kids getting surgery” issue

were all MADE UP TO TAKE OUR RIGHTS AWAY

are you paying attention?
Anti-trans group admits bathroom predator myth is made up Dec 07 2018 • Written by Sofia Lotto Persio Swimmer Riley Gaines Admits She's Just Using Sports to Make Trans Rights "Crumble" Helen Joyce reveals plans to use fears around trans kids as stepping stone to eliminate "trans" in public life by Mallory Moore & transsafety.network
October 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
writerodell.bsky.social
Kermit says stay strong, Portland.
youtu.be/bw5zxdSObso?...
A Message From The Frog Resistance
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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October 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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maladroithe.bsky.social
When you’ve pissed off WeRateDogs so much they’re calling you “fucking losers” on Main you have absolutely lost all merit in the court of public opinion
weratedogs v 1/5 BORDER PATROC ICE AGENTS KILL DOG DURING UNLAWFUL SEARCH, REFUSE TO RENDER AID, AND LEAVE WITHOUT IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES weratedogs This is Chop. He was shot and killed by masked assailants in plain clothes who go by ICE. Unsurprisingly, they did not care enough to help the family as they tried to save him. Even more unsurprising, they did not find any evidence of the migrants they were there to terrorize in the first place. Do not open your door for these fucking losers. Rest easy Chop 14/10 CBP Office of Professional Responsibility: 202-344-1808 JointIntake@cbp.dhs.gov El Paso Border Patrol Sector: 915-834-8400 fpfelpaso@cbp.dhs.gov Rep. Veronica Escobar (El Paso): 915-541-1400 veronica.escobar@mail.house.gov
October 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
writerodell.bsky.social
Every piece is worth the listen. Trust me on this.
chronicleflask.katday.com Dr Kat Day (she/her) @chronicleflask.katday.com · 27d
I’ve just been catching up with this, in particular, @pseudoscott.bsky.social’s hosting comment, “the monster has made you his victim, don’t make him your accomplice as well,” will stick with me for a while. Nice work, Scott 🖤
pseudopod.org PseudoPod @pseudopod.org · Oct 10
Flash on the Borderlands LXXV: Together is Our Favorite Place to Be

“Our family doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful.”

The Wind Beneath, byAlex Ebenstein
They Still Haven’t Found Stevie, by Scott Weisser
Precious Darlings, by Annie Diao

Various CWs: please follow the link
October 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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ashtonpittman.bsky.social
ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.
ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.
A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.
www.mississippifreepress.org
October 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM