@calliegator.bsky.social
Youth services library associate and neurodivergent chaos goblin. She/they.
Fix your hearts or die.
Fix your hearts or die.
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Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Susan Cooper, who wrote the solstice poem "The Shortest Day," collaborated with illustrator Carson Ellis on a new picture book.
From the NPR archives.
From the NPR archives.
Happy winter solstice! At last, we've made it to 'The Shortest Day'
Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Susan Cooper, who wrote the solstice poem "The Shortest Day," collaborated with illustrator Carson Ellis on a new picture book.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Susan Cooper, who wrote the solstice poem "The Shortest Day," collaborated with illustrator Carson Ellis on a new picture book.
From the NPR archives.
From the NPR archives.
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If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
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Gaza Soup Kitchen work to feed the people currently being starved by the Israeli govt. If you’d like to join me in donating, here’s their website: gazasoupkitchen.com
Gaza Soup Kitchen
Serving food not conflit
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July 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Gaza Soup Kitchen work to feed the people currently being starved by the Israeli govt. If you’d like to join me in donating, here’s their website: gazasoupkitchen.com
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Epstein matters, but there's a much greater story of American moral depravity that ought to be leading the news
America is building an archipelago of squalid concentration camps. No one knows where this will end. The time to scream 'Never again'? Now!
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/us-c...
America is building an archipelago of squalid concentration camps. No one knows where this will end. The time to scream 'Never again'? Now!
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/us-c...
This column on U.S. concentration camps is the one I hoped I’d never write | Will Bunch
Andrea Pitzer literally wrote the book on concentration camps. I talked to her about how they came to America.
www.inquirer.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Epstein matters, but there's a much greater story of American moral depravity that ought to be leading the news
America is building an archipelago of squalid concentration camps. No one knows where this will end. The time to scream 'Never again'? Now!
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/us-c...
America is building an archipelago of squalid concentration camps. No one knows where this will end. The time to scream 'Never again'? Now!
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/us-c...
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WCK can use your donations. They are on the ground in Gaza, doing what they can in the face of a staggering and ongoing crime against humanity.
After a five-day halt due to a lack of supplies, our team at WCK’s Deir al-Balah Field Kitchen has resumed limited hot meal service in Gaza. #ChefsForGaza (1/3)
World Central Kitchen | WCK Resumes Limited Hot Meal Service in Gaza After 5-Day Pause
After a five day pause, limited cooking operations resumed today at World Central Kitchen's Deir al-Balah Field Kitchen in Gaza.
This marks the second time in 2025 our hot meal program has been force...
wck.org
July 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
WCK can use your donations. They are on the ground in Gaza, doing what they can in the face of a staggering and ongoing crime against humanity.
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oh
a good arbiter of how close we are to bad hybrid regime shit is if the political comedy shows start getting pulled for whatever reason
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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I think this is true, which is why you can expect a full-on assault on ranked choice from both major parties over the next year-plus. They'll frame it as "your vote doesn't count in ranked choice," which won't be true or make sense, but when has that stopped any of them
Feels like ranked choice was absolutely decisive in this race—not because of the vote count, but because of how it changed the incentives from zero-sum to cooperapetitive. It allowed a fractured left field to align organically through co-endorsements instead of falling into a circular firing squad.
From a key Mamdani adviser ❤️
June 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I think this is true, which is why you can expect a full-on assault on ranked choice from both major parties over the next year-plus. They'll frame it as "your vote doesn't count in ranked choice," which won't be true or make sense, but when has that stopped any of them
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"Never in my career have I seen a budget that so completely harms public education and public libraries and disrespects educators, school staff, librarians, and library workers" — @mcropper.bsky.social
Read our summary of this reckless, cruel budget & tell your legislators to vote NO!
Read our summary of this reckless, cruel budget & tell your legislators to vote NO!
This budget is a disaster for Ohio children
Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, sent this email about the state budget to OFT members and allies this…
oftadvocate.medium.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"Never in my career have I seen a budget that so completely harms public education and public libraries and disrespects educators, school staff, librarians, and library workers" — @mcropper.bsky.social
Read our summary of this reckless, cruel budget & tell your legislators to vote NO!
Read our summary of this reckless, cruel budget & tell your legislators to vote NO!
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Omg we finally found a use for the herpes of the art world 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #AltCitizen assignment alert 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Are there any crafters in the audience...? Anyone...? Asking for a friend. 🦝
#Feral
#CivilDisobedience
#PeacefulRainbowGlitterOfLoveAndJoy
#Feral
#CivilDisobedience
#PeacefulRainbowGlitterOfLoveAndJoy
June 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Omg we finally found a use for the herpes of the art world 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #AltCitizen assignment alert 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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The news really sucks today.
Instead of boosting a harmful Supreme Court decision, here’s something better:
a practical guide on how to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.
Because they deserve our attention, our protection, and our love. 💖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...
Instead of boosting a harmful Supreme Court decision, here’s something better:
a practical guide on how to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.
Because they deserve our attention, our protection, and our love. 💖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...
Friends & Family Support Systems for LGBTQ+ Youth
Discover ways to support LGBTQ+ young people through FAQs and educational resources for friends and family members.
www.thetrevorproject.org
June 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The news really sucks today.
Instead of boosting a harmful Supreme Court decision, here’s something better:
a practical guide on how to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.
Because they deserve our attention, our protection, and our love. 💖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...
Instead of boosting a harmful Supreme Court decision, here’s something better:
a practical guide on how to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.
Because they deserve our attention, our protection, and our love. 💖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...
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A friend just asked me what I do to stay hopeful and I told him one of my favorite strategies…I stay hopeful by remembering that no one has any idea what the fuck is going to happen, so as long as we don’t know, we gotta do what we can.
June 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
A friend just asked me what I do to stay hopeful and I told him one of my favorite strategies…I stay hopeful by remembering that no one has any idea what the fuck is going to happen, so as long as we don’t know, we gotta do what we can.
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ICE has only existed since 2003. A Bush-era creation, it is a militarized federal secret police that has been imbued with the Supreme Court with the unconstitutional power to ignore the fourth amendment.
Abolishing it and salting the earth where it grew is the moderate stance.
Abolishing it and salting the earth where it grew is the moderate stance.
June 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
ICE has only existed since 2003. A Bush-era creation, it is a militarized federal secret police that has been imbued with the Supreme Court with the unconstitutional power to ignore the fourth amendment.
Abolishing it and salting the earth where it grew is the moderate stance.
Abolishing it and salting the earth where it grew is the moderate stance.
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Fight the Empire.
June 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Fight the Empire.
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There is more than sufficient evidence to open a federal hate crime case under 18 USC 249. This is precisely the type of crime the Shepard-Byrne ACT was passed to permit the feds to prosecute. Important to watch what DOJ does here. www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
June 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
There is more than sufficient evidence to open a federal hate crime case under 18 USC 249. This is precisely the type of crime the Shepard-Byrne ACT was passed to permit the feds to prosecute. Important to watch what DOJ does here. www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
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The 12-person crew, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, is expected to reach Gaza on June 7.
Who’s onboard the Madleen Gaza flotilla, and where has it reached so far?
The 12-person crew, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, is expected to reach Gaza on June 7.
bit.ly
June 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The 12-person crew, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, is expected to reach Gaza on June 7.
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Pride Month isn’t about elevating one existence over others; it’s about lifting those who have been told their existence or their love is wrong, that they are less. I’d love to not need a month dedicated to lifting people from persecution, hate, or self-loathing. Till then, I’m here for the lift.
June 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Pride Month isn’t about elevating one existence over others; it’s about lifting those who have been told their existence or their love is wrong, that they are less. I’d love to not need a month dedicated to lifting people from persecution, hate, or self-loathing. Till then, I’m here for the lift.
This is why Pride is so important this year especially. If you’re not with us you’re against us.
Republican support for gay marriage has fallen to 41%. For those in the LGBTQ+ community who do not believe they are coming after gay marriage next after their draconian anti-trans restrictions, you're in for a surprise - we are all in this together.
May 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is why Pride is so important this year especially. If you’re not with us you’re against us.
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Today on #DollyDay, we are trying to #MakeDollySmile!!!!! In keeping with my #AltPride teaser, today we celebrate @realdollyparton.bsky.social for being an incredible human, OG #AltCitizen, and just general all around international treasure. Dolly is a queer icon for several reasons!!!! 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Dolly Parton - Coat Of Many Colors
YouTube video by gussie5555
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May 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today on #DollyDay, we are trying to #MakeDollySmile!!!!! In keeping with my #AltPride teaser, today we celebrate @realdollyparton.bsky.social for being an incredible human, OG #AltCitizen, and just general all around international treasure. Dolly is a queer icon for several reasons!!!! 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
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Commentary: Freedom of speech, assembly, and due process are being shredded in real time by the felon-in-chief as Republicans on Capitol Hill do nothing. Meanwhile, Democrats in Ohio and elsewhere continue to dither and dawdle in their habitual disconnect buff.ly/7LF8t29
While Republicans shred the First Amendment and rule of law, Democrats in Ohio and elsewhere dawdle • Ohio Capital Journal
Freedom of speech, assembly, and due process are being shredded in real time by the felon-in-chief as Republicans on Capitol Hill do nothing. Meanwhile, Democrats in Ohio and elsewhere continue to…
buff.ly
May 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Commentary: Freedom of speech, assembly, and due process are being shredded in real time by the felon-in-chief as Republicans on Capitol Hill do nothing. Meanwhile, Democrats in Ohio and elsewhere continue to dither and dawdle in their habitual disconnect buff.ly/7LF8t29
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THIS THIS THIS THIS
Andor nails it — Many of Nazism's earliest supporters ended up in the camps. The man who wrote 'First They Came For' was an anti-communist Minister who cheered the incarceration of socialists. The poem is a warning about the dangers of supporting authoritarianism that you think works for you.
May 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
THIS THIS THIS THIS
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Dressing like a guy in Andor now. My shirt collar is also part of my jacket somehow. My tie is some kind of strap. I have two capes on.
May 28, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Dressing like a guy in Andor now. My shirt collar is also part of my jacket somehow. My tie is some kind of strap. I have two capes on.
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Dogs are boys cats are girls birds are elderly women with short haircuts and nothing left to lose
May 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Dogs are boys cats are girls birds are elderly women with short haircuts and nothing left to lose
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Study Finds Growing Gap Between America's Rich and Super-Rich
May 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Study Finds Growing Gap Between America's Rich and Super-Rich