Caitlin Gildrien
@cattail-caitlin.bsky.social
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something something political violence
Ingraham: A Democrat congressional candidate was thrown to the ground by an ICE agent. Good work
September 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
something something political violence
little good news in the sea of bad news: @birdcoatquarterly.bsky.social just published their summer issue, with my prize-winning poem at the helm ✨
www.birdcoatquarterly.com/post/caitlin...
www.birdcoatquarterly.com/post/caitlin...
September 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
little good news in the sea of bad news: @birdcoatquarterly.bsky.social just published their summer issue, with my prize-winning poem at the helm ✨
www.birdcoatquarterly.com/post/caitlin...
www.birdcoatquarterly.com/post/caitlin...
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The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 was once a rarely used provision. But now Marco Rubio uses it daily. It was his basis for going after Mahmoud Khalil, Rümeysa Öztürk, and others to suppress political speech.
So @ross.house.gov and I want to repeal it.
So @ross.house.gov and I want to repeal it.
Trump Wants To Deport Noncitizens Using A Little-Known Provision. This Bill Seeks To Repeal It.
The bill, first obtained by HuffPost, takes aim at a law allowing visa holders and legal residents to be deported if the secretary of state thinks they're a foreign policy threat.
www.huffpost.com
August 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 was once a rarely used provision. But now Marco Rubio uses it daily. It was his basis for going after Mahmoud Khalil, Rümeysa Öztürk, and others to suppress political speech.
So @ross.house.gov and I want to repeal it.
So @ross.house.gov and I want to repeal it.
in the market for a used vending machine for a ridiculous project if you’ve got one hanging around
August 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
in the market for a used vending machine for a ridiculous project if you’ve got one hanging around
today in “you can be gay but not queer.” goddamn it, Pete. 😖
August 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
today in “you can be gay but not queer.” goddamn it, Pete. 😖
couple of poems for the day
July 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
couple of poems for the day
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Please believe me when I tell you:
Double the fuck down on your spiritual practice now.
You are going to need it.
And no, that doesn't have to be a prayer-god thing.
The thing that sustains and nourishes you.
That makes you more alive to yourself, the world, others.
More present.
More:
Double the fuck down on your spiritual practice now.
You are going to need it.
And no, that doesn't have to be a prayer-god thing.
The thing that sustains and nourishes you.
That makes you more alive to yourself, the world, others.
More present.
More:
fortify inside
why spiritual practice matters during the rising authoritarian tide
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
July 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Please believe me when I tell you:
Double the fuck down on your spiritual practice now.
You are going to need it.
And no, that doesn't have to be a prayer-god thing.
The thing that sustains and nourishes you.
That makes you more alive to yourself, the world, others.
More present.
More:
Double the fuck down on your spiritual practice now.
You are going to need it.
And no, that doesn't have to be a prayer-god thing.
The thing that sustains and nourishes you.
That makes you more alive to yourself, the world, others.
More present.
More:
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What are some good orgs for trans youth that could use some donations on this awful day? Reply below.
June 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What are some good orgs for trans youth that could use some donations on this awful day? Reply below.
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Every single day living in America is a feeling of helpless psychic terror as we watch the fascism machine use all its money and power to suppress any hope we have of extricating ourselves from this nightmare.
The New York Times Leads the Movement to Stop Zohran Mamdani
As the democratic socialist surges against Andrew Cuomo, the opposition to his campaign is also increasing.
nymag.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Every single day living in America is a feeling of helpless psychic terror as we watch the fascism machine use all its money and power to suppress any hope we have of extricating ourselves from this nightmare.
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A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
Sen. Padilla pushed to ground, handcuffed for demanding DHS not lie
Forcibly removing a sitting US senator, as they opposed the president's immigration policy, is a part of a broader slide.
www.motherjones.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
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Every flashbang could instead be a meal for a poor kid. Every hotel room for a National Guardsman deployed to fire at our neighbors could house a homeless vet. Every "less-than-lethal" bullet pulled from a journalist's eye could be already needed healthcare for anyone else. All of this is a choice.
June 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Every flashbang could instead be a meal for a poor kid. Every hotel room for a National Guardsman deployed to fire at our neighbors could house a homeless vet. Every "less-than-lethal" bullet pulled from a journalist's eye could be already needed healthcare for anyone else. All of this is a choice.
orange cats are special
June 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
orange cats are special
just dropped this lil darling off for a pride show at a local gallery. first attempt at this kind of style; I think it turned out ok!
June 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
just dropped this lil darling off for a pride show at a local gallery. first attempt at this kind of style; I think it turned out ok!
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I have a huge request for my readers: Trump's tax and spending bill will be moving through the Senate. Senators can invoke the Byrd Rule to try to remove the anti-trans Medicaid ban and EHB changes.
You can find and call your senator here and ask them to do that.
Please share as well.
You can find and call your senator here and ask them to do that.
Please share as well.
U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators
www.senate.gov
May 29, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I have a huge request for my readers: Trump's tax and spending bill will be moving through the Senate. Senators can invoke the Byrd Rule to try to remove the anti-trans Medicaid ban and EHB changes.
You can find and call your senator here and ask them to do that.
Please share as well.
You can find and call your senator here and ask them to do that.
Please share as well.
idk if it’s because I’m on my second anxiety attack of the day or what but my fridge is electric-whining so goddamn loud right now, I can’t take it, serious last-straw territory, somebody come put one or the other of us out of our misery
May 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
idk if it’s because I’m on my second anxiety attack of the day or what but my fridge is electric-whining so goddamn loud right now, I can’t take it, serious last-straw territory, somebody come put one or the other of us out of our misery
favorite thing I saw at @massmoca.bsky.social this weekend
May 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
favorite thing I saw at @massmoca.bsky.social this weekend
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Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out.
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trevorredcap.trvr.org
May 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out.
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
fuck. seeing it coming doesn’t make it easier to see
1. Terrifying news for transgender people across the United States. In a late night development, the House Spending Bill was amended to ban transgender coverage for transgender ADULTS on medicaid!
A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
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A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
House Spending Bill Now Bans Medicaid For Transition Care For Adults
The provision was stricken late at night to appeal to hardline conservatives.
www.erininthemorning.com
May 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
fuck. seeing it coming doesn’t make it easier to see
was just checking out at the co-op and putting my bags in the cart, and the lady says “73.48” and I was like, omg, three full bags of groceries, only $73???
but it turns out I had missed the first syllable, which was “two.”
😭
but it turns out I had missed the first syllable, which was “two.”
😭
May 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
was just checking out at the co-op and putting my bags in the cart, and the lady says “73.48” and I was like, omg, three full bags of groceries, only $73???
but it turns out I had missed the first syllable, which was “two.”
😭
but it turns out I had missed the first syllable, which was “two.”
😭
in which I cover up half the painting because her legs were like two inches too far down even though they were pretty great otherwise, sometimes I really see the appeal of working digitally
May 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
in which I cover up half the painting because her legs were like two inches too far down even though they were pretty great otherwise, sometimes I really see the appeal of working digitally
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1. Huge news: A Montana judge has issued the final blow to the state's gender affirming care ban for trans youth as unconstitutional.
Because it was a state court, it doesn't even matter what SCOTUS says - it will remain blockd.
The latest from S. Baum.
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Because it was a state court, it doesn't even matter what SCOTUS says - it will remain blockd.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Montana Court Issues Final Blow to Anti-Trans Health Care Law
A judge found that the law's premise is not scientific, but “political and ideological.”
www.erininthemorning.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
1. Huge news: A Montana judge has issued the final blow to the state's gender affirming care ban for trans youth as unconstitutional.
Because it was a state court, it doesn't even matter what SCOTUS says - it will remain blockd.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Because it was a state court, it doesn't even matter what SCOTUS says - it will remain blockd.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
have officially reached the “every walk immediately followed by a shower and incinerating all the clothes you were wearing” portion of tick season
May 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
have officially reached the “every walk immediately followed by a shower and incinerating all the clothes you were wearing” portion of tick season
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A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
May 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
blessed to see Allison Russell & her dynamite band last night; double-blessed w a surprise performance of Wedding Song with Anaïs Mitchell. here’s to the artists using their voices to name the violence & destruction in the world & urging us toward better. here’s to the artists. here’s to better.
May 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
blessed to see Allison Russell & her dynamite band last night; double-blessed w a surprise performance of Wedding Song with Anaïs Mitchell. here’s to the artists using their voices to name the violence & destruction in the world & urging us toward better. here’s to the artists. here’s to better.
When I started having good sex again, there was a new problem: I could not stay in my body. I wanted to, now. But I couldn’t; I found myself disconnecting, dissociating, floating above myself, unable to feel.
April 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
When I started having good sex again, there was a new problem: I could not stay in my body. I wanted to, now. But I couldn’t; I found myself disconnecting, dissociating, floating above myself, unable to feel.