ZJ Collins (she/her)
@zjcollins.bsky.social
I geek. I rock. I queer. I resist.
Professional nerd by day.
Artist/photographer/musician by night.
http://www.heavywonderful.com
Professional nerd by day.
Artist/photographer/musician by night.
http://www.heavywonderful.com
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"They stood, diplomas in hand, having met every standard of physical endurance, academic excellence, and military discipline. But when the time came for the US Air Force Academy’s class of 2025 to commission as second lieutenants, 3 cadets were quietly held back..."
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Cadets who met all Air Force Academy graduation standards denied commissions because they’re transgender
Three students graduated from the prestigious service academy after years of hard work, but Trump’s military ban prevented them from getting their commission.
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June 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"They stood, diplomas in hand, having met every standard of physical endurance, academic excellence, and military discipline. But when the time came for the US Air Force Academy’s class of 2025 to commission as second lieutenants, 3 cadets were quietly held back..."
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www.advocate.com/news/transge...
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Kentucky governor vows to continue standing up for LGBTQ+ kids ‘hated on by their general assembly’
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Democrat Kentucky governor vows to keep standing up for 'hated on' LGBTQ+ kids
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has reaffirmed his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights after state GOP lawmakers ended a ban on conversion therapy.
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March 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Kentucky governor vows to continue standing up for LGBTQ+ kids ‘hated on by their general assembly’
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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We could've had hope and joy but we got hate and pure evil. 💔
I'll never forgive those who refused to vote for this wonderful and uplifting woman. 🥹 #DEI #ThrowbackThursday #JoyfulWarriors
I'll never forgive those who refused to vote for this wonderful and uplifting woman. 🥹 #DEI #ThrowbackThursday #JoyfulWarriors
March 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We could've had hope and joy but we got hate and pure evil. 💔
I'll never forgive those who refused to vote for this wonderful and uplifting woman. 🥹 #DEI #ThrowbackThursday #JoyfulWarriors
I'll never forgive those who refused to vote for this wonderful and uplifting woman. 🥹 #DEI #ThrowbackThursday #JoyfulWarriors
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AARP has created an easy way to contact your lawmakers and tell them Social Security must be protected. Learn more.👇
AARP Urges Outreach to Congress to Protect Social Security
Older Americans continue to raise concerns about payments, customer service
www.aarp.org
March 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
AARP has created an easy way to contact your lawmakers and tell them Social Security must be protected. Learn more.👇
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A hero and a coward are meeting in the Oval Office today.
And when the meeting is over, the hero will return home to Ukraine.
And when the meeting is over, the hero will return home to Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A hero and a coward are meeting in the Oval Office today.
And when the meeting is over, the hero will return home to Ukraine.
And when the meeting is over, the hero will return home to Ukraine.
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Oh my God.
Donald Trump and JD Vance are attacking Zelensky in the Oval Office.
This is a complete fucking embarrassment.
Donald Trump and JD Vance are attacking Zelensky in the Oval Office.
This is a complete fucking embarrassment.
February 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Oh my God.
Donald Trump and JD Vance are attacking Zelensky in the Oval Office.
This is a complete fucking embarrassment.
Donald Trump and JD Vance are attacking Zelensky in the Oval Office.
This is a complete fucking embarrassment.
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When FAA employees are telling us it’s not safe to fly, we should probably listen.
February 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
When FAA employees are telling us it’s not safe to fly, we should probably listen.
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If you were in a science related field and were fired by Trump, Congress wants to hear from you.
democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
Were you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
democrats-science.house.gov
February 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If you were in a science related field and were fired by Trump, Congress wants to hear from you.
democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
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Jamie Lee Curtis' daughter is receiving death threats.
She is under attack
Along with the rest of the entire trans community.
As a mother,
I am shattered.
Hug your trans friends and family.
Check in on them.
I know there's a lot going on.
Take 2 seconds.
Even a small 'hey!'
matters so much rn💔🫂
She is under attack
Along with the rest of the entire trans community.
As a mother,
I am shattered.
Hug your trans friends and family.
Check in on them.
I know there's a lot going on.
Take 2 seconds.
Even a small 'hey!'
matters so much rn💔🫂
The Great Jamie Lee Curtis
I just saw this
Her powerful message
Our Trans Sisters and Brothers and Youth
ARE UNDER ATTACK
Trump just signs executive order banning trans women from women's sports
Executive Orders
Soldiers, School, Healthcare
And so many more
WE MUST ALL BE ALLIES
I just saw this
Her powerful message
Our Trans Sisters and Brothers and Youth
ARE UNDER ATTACK
Trump just signs executive order banning trans women from women's sports
Executive Orders
Soldiers, School, Healthcare
And so many more
WE MUST ALL BE ALLIES
February 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Jamie Lee Curtis' daughter is receiving death threats.
She is under attack
Along with the rest of the entire trans community.
As a mother,
I am shattered.
Hug your trans friends and family.
Check in on them.
I know there's a lot going on.
Take 2 seconds.
Even a small 'hey!'
matters so much rn💔🫂
She is under attack
Along with the rest of the entire trans community.
As a mother,
I am shattered.
Hug your trans friends and family.
Check in on them.
I know there's a lot going on.
Take 2 seconds.
Even a small 'hey!'
matters so much rn💔🫂
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Black Kos: Black History Month ain't cancelled. We are still here and so is our history.
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Black Kos: Black History Month ain't cancelled. We are still here and so is our history.
I’m Black 365 days a year. Dump and his anti-DEI klan an’t change that. Commentary by Black Kos Editor Denise Oliver Velez. If you don’t know this by now —Donnie Dump decided to go on ...
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February 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Black Kos: Black History Month ain't cancelled. We are still here and so is our history.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
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Caribbean Matters: Black History Month and its Caribbean connections
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Caribbean Matters: Black History Month and its Caribbean connections
Caribbean Matters � is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of ...
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February 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Caribbean Matters: Black History Month and its Caribbean connections
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新年好 to all my friends who celebrate!
January 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
新年好 to all my friends who celebrate!
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ICE is planning immigration raids starting Tuesday. Please amplify.
January 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
If you love girl scout cookies, consider buying them from a trans girl scout this year...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/2025-trans...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/2025-trans...
2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
January 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
If you love girl scout cookies, consider buying them from a trans girl scout this year...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/2025-trans...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/2025-trans...