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Amanda Neal
@apandaneal.bsky.social
Denver-based technology nerd, artist, animal lover, newbie roller derby wannabe. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🐼
How does one exit from this situation?

#dog #goldenretriever #cats #snuggles #stuck
December 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Varnishing the hap! Hap! Happy dawg! #poodle #painting

Haven’t posted in a long time. How do these. Hashtag thingies work again?! Showing my elder millennial.
December 18, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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ICE out of Portland!
#abolishICE #resist #PDX
October 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Trans rights are human rights.
September 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The world needs Screamo Heron right now!
Everybody! Stop what you’re doing and appreciate Screamo Heron!
(pen, pencil, gouache, watercolor, with text added digitally after scanning) #bird #heron #art #birdart
September 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Hours of entertainment
September 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Happy #caturday! Coffee the cat has made close friends with Pax the golden. Snuggles are always the best way to start the day!
March 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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happy friday
March 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
What a fabulous sunny day! Just in time for the #BlueSkyArtShow and can’t wait for #spring.

Here are some snowdrops from my garden a couple years ago.
March 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
On loop
Cartoons voiced by real animals (Episode 2): Fox
February 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
These are so cool!
These themed, painted earrings are on sale today (2/23-24)
35% off!
quevajewelry.etsy.com
Pictured here are Vampire Bunnies, Luna Moths, Wild Roses, Guillotines, Pigeons, and Pizza!
February 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Meet my first fox painting. Acrylic on canvas 36”x36”

This was a transition piece from oils and certainly a good learning piece.
February 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This is the most amazing news! 😭 🏳️‍⚧️❤️ Kids shouldn’t have to fight for healthcare. #protecttranskids
Incredible news! More hospitals have returned to offering gender affirming care after Trump's executive order was blocked.

Moments after publishing our story on hospitals returning, Childrens National DC announced a return to care.

And JUST now, Colorado Children's is back to giving care!

AMAZING
February 20, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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🧵 THREAD: In the second Trump administration, we’re devoting a significant part of our staff to detailing dramatic changes in the role of the federal government in the lives of Americans.

Here are some of the issues we’re watching — and how you can inform our work.
February 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The Dude.

12”x12” acrylic on canvas

#art #dog #painting #acrylic #dogportrait #commission
February 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Meet Toby. He is ready to take pets but only for a bite fee.

12”x12” acrylic painting on canvas

#caturday #art #painting #cat
February 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Hell yeah. Hold the line. This is what we need people to do.

Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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It's important to take time away from social media especially now. It's cliche to say but no less true. Go touch grass be it literal or virtual. Subjecting yourself to 24/7 doom and anxiety does nothing but burnout. Having reprieve to process and think gives you the space to find new ways forward.
February 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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The issue with special education being owned by states is many of were in egregious in their lack in their support of disabled students before the Dept of Education was tasks with oversight. DOE is sometimes the only reason students in certain districts get access to accommodations and programs
95% of students with disabilities learn in public schools, and the Department of Education ensures they get the support they need and deserve.

Learn more on how eliminating the department would deepen inequalities and harm students nationwide: https://bit.ly/3Ct46Nz
February 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Denver Capitol at Sunset.

36” x 48” acrylic on canvas

#denver #capitol #art #acrylic #painting
February 6, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Y’all! I’m in love with @katy-ska-art.bsky.social’s work! It makes me ask questions and is executed beautifully! This is one of many great works.
February 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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If you have a kid with disabilities, make sure you have a copy of everything from the DOE site dealing with IDEA, Section 504 and 504 plans before tomorrow. This executive order isn't legal unless approved by Congress but most likely the info will be deleted. That info still can be used to advocate.
BREAKING: The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, two sources familiar with the plans tell NBC News.
White House preparing executive order to abolish the Department of Education
The planned order follows years of campaign promises from President Donald Trump to abolish the federal Education Department.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“Pappy” wants to take down the patriarchy

12”x12” acrylic on canvas

#dog #painting #art #acrylic
February 4, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I’m not sure what happened but I have been seeing some fabulous embroidery posts including this one. Love this!
Taking a break from doomscrolling to work on my first-ever embroidery project.
February 3, 2025 at 6:26 AM
This is very terrifying. Hugs to all.
Transgender issues aren’t “a distraction.”

They are the main event for the GOP.

They hate us enough to hurt everyone.
So Trump's shutting down of the entire government's funding system for American projects is literally so he can go line by line and target transgender people and other minorities.

When we said transphobia affects cis people too, well... here you go.
January 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM