DeaconMac
@deaconmac.bsky.social
Standing up for LGBTQ+ people since 1969. Retired bookstore owner. Sharing my life with a wonderful man since 1978. Left of center Democrat. Unmitigated music fan -- blues to bluegrass, folk, classic rock to alt, even a little jazz, classical & opera.
Another encouraging headline out of last week's election victories...
Pro-trans candidates triumph despite millions in transphobic ads
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/13/p...
Pro-trans candidates triumph despite millions in transphobic ads
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/13/p...
www.washingtonblade.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Another encouraging headline out of last week's election victories...
Pro-trans candidates triumph despite millions in transphobic ads
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/13/p...
Pro-trans candidates triumph despite millions in transphobic ads
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/13/p...
The EU is reviewing the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban “conversion therapy” across Europe. The next few months are critical – let’s make sure they act. I’ve signed to keep up the pressure. Join me 👉 a.allout.org/s/PEZER/
Ban “conversion therapies” across the EU!
The EU is reviewing the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban “conversion therapy” across Europe. The next few months will decide whether leaders take real action or turn away. Add your voice and...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The EU is reviewing the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban “conversion therapy” across Europe. The next few months are critical – let’s make sure they act. I’ve signed to keep up the pressure. Join me 👉 a.allout.org/s/PEZER/
Police questioned Géza Buzás-Hábel, organiser of Pécs Pride, as a criminal suspect – just for holding Hungary’s only rural Pride. The EU must act now to defend equality and freedom. Sign & share! a.allout.org/s/P29lG/ Let them know the world is watching!!
Stop Hungary’s Pride Ban – Defend LGBT+ Rights Now
Police in Hungary questioned Géza Buzás-Hábel, organiser of Pécs Pride, as a criminal suspect – simply for holding a Pride march. The EU must act to defend equality, freedom, and human dignity. Add yo...
a.allout.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Police questioned Géza Buzás-Hábel, organiser of Pécs Pride, as a criminal suspect – just for holding Hungary’s only rural Pride. The EU must act now to defend equality and freedom. Sign & share! a.allout.org/s/P29lG/ Let them know the world is watching!!
812,000 Arizonans don't have a representative right now because Republicans refuse to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. The GOP must stop playing games with our democracy.
October 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
812,000 Arizonans don't have a representative right now because Republicans refuse to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. The GOP must stop playing games with our democracy.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/ne...
Don’t approve Nexstar’s unethical $6 billion merger!
Nexstar’s major merger with Tegna has been in the works for a while—but it’s getting more attention and heat following their meddling with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Jimmy Kimmel was temporarily taken off...
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September 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Trump wants to stomp out dissent but I refuse to be silent. I’m canceling Disney+, Hulu & ESPN until ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel. #BoycottDisneyABC
September 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Trump wants to stomp out dissent but I refuse to be silent. I’m canceling Disney+, Hulu & ESPN until ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel. #BoycottDisneyABC
Lilit, a trans human rights defender, was detained in Dubai, denied her rights, and humiliated – all during a layover. Emirates won’t investigate. Demand justice and accountability now. Sign and share! ✈️🏳️⚧️✊ a.allout.org/s/PyeDM/
Trans activist detained in Dubai – demand justice now
Lilit Martirosyan was humiliated and denied rights while in transit through Dubai – just for being trans. Emirates refuses to investigate. Sign now for justice.
a.allout.org
August 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Lilit, a trans human rights defender, was detained in Dubai, denied her rights, and humiliated – all during a layover. Emirates won’t investigate. Demand justice and accountability now. Sign and share! ✈️🏳️⚧️✊ a.allout.org/s/PyeDM/
You really must watch "Kerson: Human Safari" to understand how Ukranians are coping with and surviving the daily bombardment of their cities, yet maintaining their own humanity. Watch it here now: khersonhumansafari.com
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July 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
You really must watch "Kerson: Human Safari" to understand how Ukranians are coping with and surviving the daily bombardment of their cities, yet maintaining their own humanity. Watch it here now: khersonhumansafari.com
Hungarian's authoritarian dictator and its right-wing legislature banned Pride events from the streets of Budapest. But the community refused to take "NO" for an answer. Today, this was the scene in Budapest -- the largest Pride event in the history of Hungary!! -- was held successfully and safely.
June 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Hungarian's authoritarian dictator and its right-wing legislature banned Pride events from the streets of Budapest. But the community refused to take "NO" for an answer. Today, this was the scene in Budapest -- the largest Pride event in the history of Hungary!! -- was held successfully and safely.
9 years ago today...
49 people went out dancing and never made it home.
It was Latin Night at an LGBTQ club.
I remember. I grieve. I fight.
Today, I #HonorThemWithAction.
Join me.
Remember the Pulse massacre. Never again. Never forget.
49 people went out dancing and never made it home.
It was Latin Night at an LGBTQ club.
I remember. I grieve. I fight.
Today, I #HonorThemWithAction.
Join me.
Remember the Pulse massacre. Never again. Never forget.
June 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
9 years ago today...
49 people went out dancing and never made it home.
It was Latin Night at an LGBTQ club.
I remember. I grieve. I fight.
Today, I #HonorThemWithAction.
Join me.
Remember the Pulse massacre. Never again. Never forget.
49 people went out dancing and never made it home.
It was Latin Night at an LGBTQ club.
I remember. I grieve. I fight.
Today, I #HonorThemWithAction.
Join me.
Remember the Pulse massacre. Never again. Never forget.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Stop Attacks on Pride, LGBTQ+ People, and Drag: Protect Free Expression Nationwide!
Pride and drag are protected speech. For many communities, Pride is the only time LGBTQ+ people can gather openly. These attacks aim to erase us entirely. Yet politicians keep pushing these discrimina...
sign.moveon.org
June 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Please sign this petition to bring Kilmar Abrego home to his wife & children. He was never convicted of any crime, never given a chance to defend himself in a court of law & his deportation to El Salvador was -- as admitted by the Trump administration -- a mistake: sign.moveon.org/petitions/br...
Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia Home
Kilmar is not alone. He is one of over 250 immigrants deported without due process, as part of Trump’s $6 million deal with Bukele’s government—a plan to funnel immigrants, often with no criminal reco...
sign.moveon.org
April 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Please sign this petition to bring Kilmar Abrego home to his wife & children. He was never convicted of any crime, never given a chance to defend himself in a court of law & his deportation to El Salvador was -- as admitted by the Trump administration -- a mistake: sign.moveon.org/petitions/br...
Walt had a way with words...
March 30, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Walt had a way with words...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Investigate Trump officials for putting our national security at risk!
It's not only dangerous to the American public that this happened, but the fact that a reporter was inadvertently given access to these current plans in real time shows that Pete Hegseth and the rest ...
sign.moveon.org
March 27, 2025 at 5:10 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
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In DC, in state capitals, in cities across the country, join us to demonstrate April 5 and return sanity to America!
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Hands Off! March on D.C. · Hands Off
**Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them.**
They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to sto...
mobilize.us
March 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In DC, in state capitals, in cities across the country, join us to demonstrate April 5 and return sanity to America!
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Sign the petition to demand Mahmoud Khalil be immediately released and threats against his legal status be dropped! And call on members of Congress and university leaders to protect and defend the right for students to organize and protest. sign.moveon.org/petitions/fr...
Free Mahmoud Khalil and protect students exercising their First Amendment rights!
Sign the petition to demand Mahmoud Khalil be immediately released and threats against his legal status be dropped! And call on members of Congress and university leaders to protect and defend the rig...
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March 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Sign the petition to demand Mahmoud Khalil be immediately released and threats against his legal status be dropped! And call on members of Congress and university leaders to protect and defend the right for students to organize and protest. sign.moveon.org/petitions/fr...
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March 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Thank you, Senator Warner. And tell John Fetterman to get in line or he'll be a one-termer.
Morning update: NO on cloture. NO on the CR. We’re fighting this bad bill that cuts Americans a terrible deal with everything we’ve got.
March 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thank you, Senator Warner. And tell John Fetterman to get in line or he'll be a one-termer.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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White Stork is a non-profit that delivers individual first aid kits directly to Ukrainian heroes at the front. Please consider joining this effort: support.whitestork.us
March 7, 2025 at 6:07 AM
White Stork is a non-profit that delivers individual first aid kits directly to Ukrainian heroes at the front. Please consider joining this effort: support.whitestork.us
This Lent, we're fasting from financially supporting the billionaires and corporations that are stoking hate and supporting Trump -- together, as a community of social-justice Christians. Take the pledge now >> act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/corpora...
Sign the pledge: Boycott pro-Trump corporations for Lent
This Lent, we're fasting from financially supporting the billionaires and corporations that are stoking hate and supporting Trump -- together, as a community of social-justice Christians. Take the ple...
act.faithfulamerica.org
March 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This Lent, we're fasting from financially supporting the billionaires and corporations that are stoking hate and supporting Trump -- together, as a community of social-justice Christians. Take the pledge now >> act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/corpora...