Brett
@brettleym.bsky.social
I’m a dad and someone who is trying to tread lightly and occasionally smell the flowers.
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Almost 20 years ago, a doctor on TV was asked, "Isn't 12 a little early for a kid to be deciding to transition?" And her response was, "It's old enough for them to decide that it's not worth living anymore if they can't."
That was the only argument I ever needed to hear about gender affirming care.
That was the only argument I ever needed to hear about gender affirming care.
January 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Almost 20 years ago, a doctor on TV was asked, "Isn't 12 a little early for a kid to be deciding to transition?" And her response was, "It's old enough for them to decide that it's not worth living anymore if they can't."
That was the only argument I ever needed to hear about gender affirming care.
That was the only argument I ever needed to hear about gender affirming care.
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“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
January 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
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As the transgender community continues to fight for civil rights in the U.S., one of the most common arguments against progress is that transgender people are a recent phenomenon.
But it’s a fight that’s been happening here for decades and around the world for centuries. ⤵️
But it’s a fight that’s been happening here for decades and around the world for centuries. ⤵️
People Have Had Non-Binary Genders for Thousands of Years
It's nothing new.
www.teenvogue.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As the transgender community continues to fight for civil rights in the U.S., one of the most common arguments against progress is that transgender people are a recent phenomenon.
But it’s a fight that’s been happening here for decades and around the world for centuries. ⤵️
But it’s a fight that’s been happening here for decades and around the world for centuries. ⤵️
“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”
-Arundhati Roy
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-Arundhati Roy
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January 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM
“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”
-Arundhati Roy
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-Arundhati Roy
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If people can imagine a world where desire and sexual orientation aren’t assumed, and people can express their gender not based on assigned sex but on the contents of their hearts, I know we can make this world a reality.
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January 22, 2025 at 5:03 AM
If people can imagine a world where desire and sexual orientation aren’t assumed, and people can express their gender not based on assigned sex but on the contents of their hearts, I know we can make this world a reality.
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Amidst the dumpster fire of the past couple of days, what has been getting you through?
For me, I binge watched Arcane this weekend and this queer sci-fi has me hoping that a better world is possible.
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For me, I binge watched Arcane this weekend and this queer sci-fi has me hoping that a better world is possible.
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January 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Amidst the dumpster fire of the past couple of days, what has been getting you through?
For me, I binge watched Arcane this weekend and this queer sci-fi has me hoping that a better world is possible.
1/3
For me, I binge watched Arcane this weekend and this queer sci-fi has me hoping that a better world is possible.
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Nazis: "that's a nazi salute"
Historians: "that's a nazi salute"
Average person: "that's a nazi salute"
The Media: "Elon Musk makes odd gesture throwing his heart to the crowd."
Historians: "that's a nazi salute"
Average person: "that's a nazi salute"
The Media: "Elon Musk makes odd gesture throwing his heart to the crowd."
January 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Nazis: "that's a nazi salute"
Historians: "that's a nazi salute"
Average person: "that's a nazi salute"
The Media: "Elon Musk makes odd gesture throwing his heart to the crowd."
Historians: "that's a nazi salute"
Average person: "that's a nazi salute"
The Media: "Elon Musk makes odd gesture throwing his heart to the crowd."
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In 2005, Poilievre voted against same sex marriage.
In 2008, he questioned compensating Indigenous residential school survivors.
In 2014, he achieved his only legislative accomplishment in the Harper government: passing a bill restricting voting rights.
In 2008, he questioned compensating Indigenous residential school survivors.
In 2014, he achieved his only legislative accomplishment in the Harper government: passing a bill restricting voting rights.
Standing Up to Conservative Attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | The Tyee
‘Anti-woke’ Poilievre promises to end programs that made Canada better.
thetyee.ca
January 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
In 2005, Poilievre voted against same sex marriage.
In 2008, he questioned compensating Indigenous residential school survivors.
In 2014, he achieved his only legislative accomplishment in the Harper government: passing a bill restricting voting rights.
In 2008, he questioned compensating Indigenous residential school survivors.
In 2014, he achieved his only legislative accomplishment in the Harper government: passing a bill restricting voting rights.
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ACT UP, 1990
January 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
ACT UP, 1990
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You’re all about to be gaslit about that Nazi salute and I’m begging you to spend no time on it. You know what you saw.
January 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
You’re all about to be gaslit about that Nazi salute and I’m begging you to spend no time on it. You know what you saw.
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This @leahmillis.bsky.social / @reuters.com photo from the inauguration protests is an instant classic.
January 21, 2025 at 5:52 AM
This @leahmillis.bsky.social / @reuters.com photo from the inauguration protests is an instant classic.
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984
January 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984
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“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Dr. Martin Luther King
January 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Dr. Martin Luther King
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this is the thing, they could pass a law saying the Earth is fucking flat (and if there were a way to make a buck on it, i'm sure they would.) but whatever happens in that court of the damned or thereafter, remember this-
our joy is fucking real. their laws arent.
and they will never take our joy!
our joy is fucking real. their laws arent.
and they will never take our joy!
November 12, 2024 at 4:37 PM
this is the thing, they could pass a law saying the Earth is fucking flat (and if there were a way to make a buck on it, i'm sure they would.) but whatever happens in that court of the damned or thereafter, remember this-
our joy is fucking real. their laws arent.
and they will never take our joy!
our joy is fucking real. their laws arent.
and they will never take our joy!
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Enjoy the last day before tomorrow. Then four years…
January 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Enjoy the last day before tomorrow. Then four years…
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Danielle Smith enters in her official calendar that she’s on private vacation. Without informing Global Affairs Canada, shows up at Mar-A-Lago. Kevin O’Leary, who promotes US takeover of Canada, arranges a photo-op with Trump for her.
She’s doing private business with O’Leary and Trump.
#ableg
She’s doing private business with O’Leary and Trump.
#ableg
How many traitors does it take to sell Canada?
January 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Danielle Smith enters in her official calendar that she’s on private vacation. Without informing Global Affairs Canada, shows up at Mar-A-Lago. Kevin O’Leary, who promotes US takeover of Canada, arranges a photo-op with Trump for her.
She’s doing private business with O’Leary and Trump.
#ableg
She’s doing private business with O’Leary and Trump.
#ableg