Ethan Lyn Draeger
@ethanlyndraeger.bsky.social
neurodivergent writer and songwriter, aspiring crossword constructor, 🏳️⚧️ they/them
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I don’t care if you hate porn. Please for the love of god don’t get stuck there cognitively.
Anti-porn legislation + how trans and NB people (even cis drag queens/kings) are being consistently described as sexually deviant = the groundwork is being laid for all queer expression to be made illegal.
Anti-porn legislation + how trans and NB people (even cis drag queens/kings) are being consistently described as sexually deviant = the groundwork is being laid for all queer expression to be made illegal.
Well, here we go. The GOP has just introduced a bill to effectively outlaw all pornography.
The bill dismantles the Supreme Court's Miller Test for obscenity, removing provisions that the content be patently offensive to community standards.
dailycaller.com/2025/05/08/n...
The bill dismantles the Supreme Court's Miller Test for obscenity, removing provisions that the content be patently offensive to community standards.
dailycaller.com/2025/05/08/n...
EXCLUSIVE: New GOP Bill Seeks To Take Sledgehammer To Online Porn Industry
Congressional Republicans will introduce legislation Thursday that would severely crack down on internet pornography and upend the online porn industry.
dailycaller.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I don’t care if you hate porn. Please for the love of god don’t get stuck there cognitively.
Anti-porn legislation + how trans and NB people (even cis drag queens/kings) are being consistently described as sexually deviant = the groundwork is being laid for all queer expression to be made illegal.
Anti-porn legislation + how trans and NB people (even cis drag queens/kings) are being consistently described as sexually deviant = the groundwork is being laid for all queer expression to be made illegal.
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I aspire to carry myself with as much shameless majesty as this seagull
April 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I aspire to carry myself with as much shameless majesty as this seagull
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You all need to treat Harry Potter IP like we’re treating the Tesla brand.
April 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
You all need to treat Harry Potter IP like we’re treating the Tesla brand.
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Technically, I'm trained as a journalist and instructional designer.
So, I have a very specific skillset.
This is a PDF that's meant to be easy and actionable. It's first steps. It's hyperlinked. If it's helpful, share it.
Preview in images:
www.mediafire.com/file/1877vh7...
So, I have a very specific skillset.
This is a PDF that's meant to be easy and actionable. It's first steps. It's hyperlinked. If it's helpful, share it.
Preview in images:
www.mediafire.com/file/1877vh7...
April 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Technically, I'm trained as a journalist and instructional designer.
So, I have a very specific skillset.
This is a PDF that's meant to be easy and actionable. It's first steps. It's hyperlinked. If it's helpful, share it.
Preview in images:
www.mediafire.com/file/1877vh7...
So, I have a very specific skillset.
This is a PDF that's meant to be easy and actionable. It's first steps. It's hyperlinked. If it's helpful, share it.
Preview in images:
www.mediafire.com/file/1877vh7...
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The truth is these guys don’t want to “revitalize manufacturing” or whateverthefuck, they just want to humiliate the Starbucks barista who rolled her eyes when they said the name for their order was “Trump” by making her work in the triangle shirtwaist factory
April 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The truth is these guys don’t want to “revitalize manufacturing” or whateverthefuck, they just want to humiliate the Starbucks barista who rolled her eyes when they said the name for their order was “Trump” by making her work in the triangle shirtwaist factory
TPFA is fantastic. If you’re looking to broaden your crossword horizons, you’re only a donation away from some great puzzles!
We are happy to announce that our crossword pack is now available! Thank you to those who donated during our presale; you will receive the puzzles today. We are currently at 15% of our fundraising goal! Check us out at fund.nnaf.org/tpfa if you haven’t donated yet!
March 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
TPFA is fantastic. If you’re looking to broaden your crossword horizons, you’re only a donation away from some great puzzles!
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RFK Jr. Vows To Make Measles Deaths So Common They Won’t Be Upsetting Anymore
RFK Jr. Vows To Make Measles Deaths So Common They Won’t Be Upsetting Anymore
WASHINGTON—Addressing the ongoing outbreak in Texas that has infected at least 124 state residents and killed one child, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed Thursday to mak...
theonion.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
RFK Jr. Vows To Make Measles Deaths So Common They Won’t Be Upsetting Anymore
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Public comment is now open for passport gender marker changes.
You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment.
My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc.
www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...
You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment.
My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc.
www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...
Public comment on US passport form changes related to trans
www.reddit.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Public comment is now open for passport gender marker changes.
You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment.
My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc.
www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...
You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment.
My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc.
www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...
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‘You Can’t Let This Happen,’ Says Fundraising Email From Sitting U.S. Congressperson
February 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
‘You Can’t Let This Happen,’ Says Fundraising Email From Sitting U.S. Congressperson
Nova would like you to know:
1. You are inherently worthy of care.
2. You will be better suited to caring for your community after you’ve met your basic needs.
3. Cuddling with stuffed animals never hurts. She miiiiight share her friend Bruin with you.
1. You are inherently worthy of care.
2. You will be better suited to caring for your community after you’ve met your basic needs.
3. Cuddling with stuffed animals never hurts. She miiiiight share her friend Bruin with you.
February 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Nova would like you to know:
1. You are inherently worthy of care.
2. You will be better suited to caring for your community after you’ve met your basic needs.
3. Cuddling with stuffed animals never hurts. She miiiiight share her friend Bruin with you.
1. You are inherently worthy of care.
2. You will be better suited to caring for your community after you’ve met your basic needs.
3. Cuddling with stuffed animals never hurts. She miiiiight share her friend Bruin with you.
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We’re officially in full airport mode all the time now: everything is crazy expensive, sweatpants are acceptable at all times, nobody’s judging anyone for drinking more than they usually do, and we’re all just out here buying books and coffee to deal with the stress
February 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We’re officially in full airport mode all the time now: everything is crazy expensive, sweatpants are acceptable at all times, nobody’s judging anyone for drinking more than they usually do, and we’re all just out here buying books and coffee to deal with the stress
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a favorite video, especially the ass-slapping part
February 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
a favorite video, especially the ass-slapping part
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if your senator is on this list holler at them about dragginf the USDA director out of her office when she's not lawfully fired
Democratic Members
Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota, Ranking Member
Michael Bennet, Colorado
Tina Smith, Minnesota
Dick Durbin, Illinois
Cory Booker, New Jersey
Ben Ray Luján, New Mexico
Raphael Warnock, Georgia
Peter Welch, Vermont
John Fetterman, Pennsylvania
1/2
Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota, Ranking Member
Michael Bennet, Colorado
Tina Smith, Minnesota
Dick Durbin, Illinois
Cory Booker, New Jersey
Ben Ray Luján, New Mexico
Raphael Warnock, Georgia
Peter Welch, Vermont
John Fetterman, Pennsylvania
1/2
January 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
if your senator is on this list holler at them about dragginf the USDA director out of her office when she's not lawfully fired
Yep! They’re executive orders because they don’t have the ability to get them passed in Congress.
On day one Trump's EO said we were harmful to kids. On day two, it said we were dishonorable and disloyal. On day three, it said we were unAmerican.
Transgender people have been a part of this country for centuries.
We are not going anywhere.
Do not comply with these EOs, they are not law.
Transgender people have been a part of this country for centuries.
We are not going anywhere.
Do not comply with these EOs, they are not law.
January 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Yep! They’re executive orders because they don’t have the ability to get them passed in Congress.
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Happy to set up time to body double with anyone that needs to get this done!
If you are cis and have money to spare, perhaps check in with the trans people you know to see if they need help paying the fees for new licenses, etc.
This is a horrifying time to be trans, but also an expensive one.
If you are cis and have money to spare, perhaps check in with the trans people you know to see if they need help paying the fees for new licenses, etc.
This is a horrifying time to be trans, but also an expensive one.
Just renewed my drivers license for RealID. I advise every transgender person, just as I did with passports, to not wait to renew your ID. Get that done now - many states let you do it online, schedule appointments, etc.
Don't get caught flat footed if/when Trump turns RealID against us.
Don't get caught flat footed if/when Trump turns RealID against us.
January 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Happy to set up time to body double with anyone that needs to get this done!
If you are cis and have money to spare, perhaps check in with the trans people you know to see if they need help paying the fees for new licenses, etc.
This is a horrifying time to be trans, but also an expensive one.
If you are cis and have money to spare, perhaps check in with the trans people you know to see if they need help paying the fees for new licenses, etc.
This is a horrifying time to be trans, but also an expensive one.
These kinds of instructions are so helpful for getting stuff done when executive functioning is hard.
A thread for getting off Substack 🧵:
1. First, migrate your archive and subscriber list to the new platform. I went to buttondown, which was the most affordable for me as a small letter, not a lot of paid subscribers. It's not as slick of an interface, but it does everything I need.
1. First, migrate your archive and subscriber list to the new platform. I went to buttondown, which was the most affordable for me as a small letter, not a lot of paid subscribers. It's not as slick of an interface, but it does everything I need.
January 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
These kinds of instructions are so helpful for getting stuff done when executive functioning is hard.
Feeling a lot of things, obviously, and needed a break. Aiming for a different emotion feels unrealistic, so I went for a physical sensation - took Nova out on her last business trip in short sleeves. It helped, a little.
Are there tools or skills you forget to use, or that have been helping you?
Are there tools or skills you forget to use, or that have been helping you?
January 29, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Feeling a lot of things, obviously, and needed a break. Aiming for a different emotion feels unrealistic, so I went for a physical sensation - took Nova out on her last business trip in short sleeves. It helped, a little.
Are there tools or skills you forget to use, or that have been helping you?
Are there tools or skills you forget to use, or that have been helping you?
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Don't let shame or overwhelm stop you from taking a few basic steps to protect yourself and your community.
Maybe you've used your cats name for your password on everything for years. All your shit is on social media. You get stressed out about tech stuff.
It's all good. You're not alone. 🧵
Maybe you've used your cats name for your password on everything for years. All your shit is on social media. You get stressed out about tech stuff.
It's all good. You're not alone. 🧵
January 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Don't let shame or overwhelm stop you from taking a few basic steps to protect yourself and your community.
Maybe you've used your cats name for your password on everything for years. All your shit is on social media. You get stressed out about tech stuff.
It's all good. You're not alone. 🧵
Maybe you've used your cats name for your password on everything for years. All your shit is on social media. You get stressed out about tech stuff.
It's all good. You're not alone. 🧵
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1. Yesterday, Trump's executive order crossed a new line.
No longer are the NYT Op-eds, thin veneers of pseudoscience, and false claims about trans people needed to justify discrimination.
We enter an era where our humanity itself is officially questioned.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
No longer are the NYT Op-eds, thin veneers of pseudoscience, and false claims about trans people needed to justify discrimination.
We enter an era where our humanity itself is officially questioned.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
The Chilling Line Trump Just Crossed On Transgender People
With the latest trans military executive order, the administration has given up all pretense of "evidence-based care," and has moved to the kind of dehumanization meant to justify atrocity.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
1. Yesterday, Trump's executive order crossed a new line.
No longer are the NYT Op-eds, thin veneers of pseudoscience, and false claims about trans people needed to justify discrimination.
We enter an era where our humanity itself is officially questioned.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
No longer are the NYT Op-eds, thin veneers of pseudoscience, and false claims about trans people needed to justify discrimination.
We enter an era where our humanity itself is officially questioned.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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Section 3: This section rescinds policies that rely on WPATH guidance. This section has NO age limit, so this could also apply to adults and could have big impacts on adult care nationwide.
It also tells the HHS sec to publish a junk science review that will call trans people "identity-confused"
It also tells the HHS sec to publish a junk science review that will call trans people "identity-confused"
January 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Section 3: This section rescinds policies that rely on WPATH guidance. This section has NO age limit, so this could also apply to adults and could have big impacts on adult care nationwide.
It also tells the HHS sec to publish a junk science review that will call trans people "identity-confused"
It also tells the HHS sec to publish a junk science review that will call trans people "identity-confused"
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Everyone should be aware of the line that has been crossed in the Trump trans military EO.
No longer is this about "evidence," "science" or "protecting kids."
Now, explicitly, black and white, it's about trans people being "liars," "dishonorable," "false."
It's a big step towards very bad things.
No longer is this about "evidence," "science" or "protecting kids."
Now, explicitly, black and white, it's about trans people being "liars," "dishonorable," "false."
It's a big step towards very bad things.
January 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Everyone should be aware of the line that has been crossed in the Trump trans military EO.
No longer is this about "evidence," "science" or "protecting kids."
Now, explicitly, black and white, it's about trans people being "liars," "dishonorable," "false."
It's a big step towards very bad things.
No longer is this about "evidence," "science" or "protecting kids."
Now, explicitly, black and white, it's about trans people being "liars," "dishonorable," "false."
It's a big step towards very bad things.