brian w whalen
@bwwhalen.bsky.social
New York. new music, live music, queer literature, sci-fi, video games, climate, socialism
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The dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as any other New Yorker.
And yet, for too long, we have been told to ask for less than that, and endure hatred and bigotry in the shadows.
No more.
And yet, for too long, we have been told to ask for less than that, and endure hatred and bigotry in the shadows.
No more.
My Message to Muslim New Yorkers — and Everyone Who Calls This City Home.
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
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October 25, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as any other New Yorker.
And yet, for too long, we have been told to ask for less than that, and endure hatred and bigotry in the shadows.
No more.
And yet, for too long, we have been told to ask for less than that, and endure hatred and bigotry in the shadows.
No more.
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
JADE tickets secured everyone can calm down now
September 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
JADE tickets secured everyone can calm down now
plz point me toward the first known performance of Rose Gray’s smash hit “April” by a queen in April O’Neil drag
September 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
plz point me toward the first known performance of Rose Gray’s smash hit “April” by a queen in April O’Neil drag
nothing quite like the rush of serotonin through my body every time Self Saboteur transitions to Lip Service 🥰
September 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
nothing quite like the rush of serotonin through my body every time Self Saboteur transitions to Lip Service 🥰
wouldn’t it be cute & fun if the people who designed streaming apps were also people who ever used streaming apps?
September 17, 2025 at 4:05 AM
wouldn’t it be cute & fun if the people who designed streaming apps were also people who ever used streaming apps?
I owe so much to these white women
September 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I owe so much to these white women
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I wrote about Trump, Epstein, TV, and why this scandal feels different johnpaulbrammer.substack.com/p/may-the-be...
May the Beast You Rode in on Eat You Alive
On Trump, Epstein, and TV
johnpaulbrammer.substack.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I wrote about Trump, Epstein, TV, and why this scandal feels different johnpaulbrammer.substack.com/p/may-the-be...
the only ABCs that matter anymore
July 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
the only ABCs that matter anymore
Fuck yes New York!!
June 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Fuck yes New York!!
Feeling super grateful that my nephew has reached an age where playing Fortnite together counts as quality bonding time.
June 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Feeling super grateful that my nephew has reached an age where playing Fortnite together counts as quality bonding time.
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June 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Do the straight people still use Flamer as a slur? Or did they stop because that makes us sound a little badass and it wasn’t sufficiently derogatory?
May 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Do the straight people still use Flamer as a slur? Or did they stop because that makes us sound a little badass and it wasn’t sufficiently derogatory?
love new york taxis except when the first thing they ask is “which way do you want to take?” sir that is your job.
January 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
love new york taxis except when the first thing they ask is “which way do you want to take?” sir that is your job.
Ok NYC can we please get our shit together. We should, at minimum, be as progressive as San Antonio about preventing animal cruelty on our streets.
some positive news today - San Antonio finally voted to ban horse drawn carriages downtown and will be phased out over a 5 year period
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December 13, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Ok NYC can we please get our shit together. We should, at minimum, be as progressive as San Antonio about preventing animal cruelty on our streets.
should I take mushroom chocolates for my first viewing of Wicked y/n?
December 5, 2024 at 10:17 PM
should I take mushroom chocolates for my first viewing of Wicked y/n?
Have been in Tromsø for 3 days and just discovered that this sacred town is the birthplace of Dagny so if anyone asks I am here exclusively to pay homage to the Queen of Norway.
November 28, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Have been in Tromsø for 3 days and just discovered that this sacred town is the birthplace of Dagny so if anyone asks I am here exclusively to pay homage to the Queen of Norway.
It doesn’t rain for a record-breaking 45 days in New York until the day I have to get to JFK at 8pm for a flight.
November 22, 2024 at 1:13 AM
It doesn’t rain for a record-breaking 45 days in New York until the day I have to get to JFK at 8pm for a flight.
Happy birthday to Her Majesty Carly Rae Jepsen
November 21, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Happy birthday to Her Majesty Carly Rae Jepsen
the face of someone who walked a mile in the rain for a haircut appointment, arriving at the exact moment the barber called to cancel because he’s stuck on the train
November 21, 2024 at 2:51 PM
the face of someone who walked a mile in the rain for a haircut appointment, arriving at the exact moment the barber called to cancel because he’s stuck on the train
Four books to get to know me
November 20, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Four books to get to know me
Rowmate on this flight tried three incorrect delta password attempts to get on wifi before pulling out a notebook containing a handwritten list of all their account logins and passwords. Open the cybersecurity schools!
November 19, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Rowmate on this flight tried three incorrect delta password attempts to get on wifi before pulling out a notebook containing a handwritten list of all their account logins and passwords. Open the cybersecurity schools!
Love to see a pop girlie rising. This EP is fabulous. Stream Meg Smith!
November 19, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Love to see a pop girlie rising. This EP is fabulous. Stream Meg Smith!
Me: “Oh that is bigger than I expected.”
Bartender: “Men are never happy with the small one.”
Me: *nods knowingly*
Bartender: “Men are never happy with the small one.”
Me: *nods knowingly*
November 18, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Me: “Oh that is bigger than I expected.”
Bartender: “Men are never happy with the small one.”
Me: *nods knowingly*
Bartender: “Men are never happy with the small one.”
Me: *nods knowingly*
good afternoon, bluesky. the sky is very blue today if you care.
November 16, 2024 at 6:11 PM
good afternoon, bluesky. the sky is very blue today if you care.