Frances Larina
@franceslarina.bsky.social
I am a Friend of Tylenol & my Blåhaj's name is Cassandra
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.” - Alice Wong
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.” - Alice Wong
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Frances Larina
@franceslarina.bsky.social
· Oct 11
I have litmus test issues for anyone I vote for. If they don't pass, they don't get my vote. The criteria is pretty basic, too.
Civil equality of trans/LGBTQ people
Civil rights of immigrants
Civil equality of minorities
Reproductive healthcare & body autonomy
Must be proud to fight fascism
Civil equality of trans/LGBTQ people
Civil rights of immigrants
Civil equality of minorities
Reproductive healthcare & body autonomy
Must be proud to fight fascism
"taste and texture reminiscent of the original”
"a version for customers in the U.S. inspired by its beloved flavor"
Makes you wonder what they changed & how bad it will be.
www.convenience.org/Media/Daily/...
"a version for customers in the U.S. inspired by its beloved flavor"
Makes you wonder what they changed & how bad it will be.
www.convenience.org/Media/Daily/...
7-Eleven to Bring Popular Japanese Food to the U.S.
The retailer will offer the viral ‘tamago sando’ in the States, which features egg salad made with Kewpie Mayonnaise.
www.convenience.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
"taste and texture reminiscent of the original”
"a version for customers in the U.S. inspired by its beloved flavor"
Makes you wonder what they changed & how bad it will be.
www.convenience.org/Media/Daily/...
"a version for customers in the U.S. inspired by its beloved flavor"
Makes you wonder what they changed & how bad it will be.
www.convenience.org/Media/Daily/...
Fewer Americans follow the news closely now than in 2016 (36% down from 51%)
Gee, maybe private equity destroying local papers and oligarchs buying up news sites might have something to do with it. Looks like it's all going exactly according to plan.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Gee, maybe private equity destroying local papers and oligarchs buying up news sites might have something to do with it. Looks like it's all going exactly according to plan.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Americans are following the news less closely than they used to
In 2016, 51% of U.S. adults said they followed the news all or most of the time, but that share fell to 36% in 2025.
www.pewresearch.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Fewer Americans follow the news closely now than in 2016 (36% down from 51%)
Gee, maybe private equity destroying local papers and oligarchs buying up news sites might have something to do with it. Looks like it's all going exactly according to plan.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Gee, maybe private equity destroying local papers and oligarchs buying up news sites might have something to do with it. Looks like it's all going exactly according to plan.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
It's 2025. Someone out there could make a fortune with a search engine like the 1990's Alta Vista that correctly allowed regex.
December 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It's 2025. Someone out there could make a fortune with a search engine like the 1990's Alta Vista that correctly allowed regex.
Reposted by Frances Larina
today is the international day of persons with disabilities huh
well this just in, being disabled, especially as a young person, fucking sucks because the world is fundamentally ableist, medical care is expensive and it's all made worse by people not believing that you're actually disabled
well this just in, being disabled, especially as a young person, fucking sucks because the world is fundamentally ableist, medical care is expensive and it's all made worse by people not believing that you're actually disabled
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
today is the international day of persons with disabilities huh
well this just in, being disabled, especially as a young person, fucking sucks because the world is fundamentally ableist, medical care is expensive and it's all made worse by people not believing that you're actually disabled
well this just in, being disabled, especially as a young person, fucking sucks because the world is fundamentally ableist, medical care is expensive and it's all made worse by people not believing that you're actually disabled
"Shredded cheese recalled due to metal fragments"
Nice of the FDA to wait a month until nearly all the product has left the supply chain and been consumed.
www.wtrf.com/news/major-r...
Nice of the FDA to wait a month until nearly all the product has left the supply chain and been consumed.
www.wtrf.com/news/major-r...
www.wtrf.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
"Shredded cheese recalled due to metal fragments"
Nice of the FDA to wait a month until nearly all the product has left the supply chain and been consumed.
www.wtrf.com/news/major-r...
Nice of the FDA to wait a month until nearly all the product has left the supply chain and been consumed.
www.wtrf.com/news/major-r...
The entire purpose was to harm us. Because having control over those who are "other" makes some people feel safe, and secure, and good.
And that inch was a completely unnecessary one, even if we want to be gentle with cis people who don't know any better
Trans women in sports? Puberty blockers? Trans people using restrooms? These were all SOLVED ISSUES THAT WERE FINE FOR DECADES. They didn't need to be picked at. It JUST harmed us.
Trans women in sports? Puberty blockers? Trans people using restrooms? These were all SOLVED ISSUES THAT WERE FINE FOR DECADES. They didn't need to be picked at. It JUST harmed us.
just for anyone who lost track;
The inch bigots were given a decade ago has turned into several miles and my friends are suffering for it.
The inch bigots were given a decade ago has turned into several miles and my friends are suffering for it.
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The entire purpose was to harm us. Because having control over those who are "other" makes some people feel safe, and secure, and good.
Jeffries has become one of the GOP pod people.
Jeffries claims the charges against Cueller were "very thin" and says Trump's pardon was "exactly the right outcome"
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Jeffries has become one of the GOP pod people.
This is the future some people want. Placing bets on the outcome of real world events.
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This is the future some people want. Placing bets on the outcome of real world events.
Hakeem Jeffries on a national news show, celebrating Trump's closing of the US borders, kidnapping people & throwing them into foreign work prisons. Sometimes ignoring court orders in the process.
"That's a good thing," he says.
"That's a good thing," he says.
Jeffries: "The border is secure. That's a good thing. It happened on his watch. He wants to claim credit for it, of course he'll get credit for that. In terms of making sure that we actually deal with the issues that matter, including on immigration, there's a lot that's left to be desired."
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Hakeem Jeffries on a national news show, celebrating Trump's closing of the US borders, kidnapping people & throwing them into foreign work prisons. Sometimes ignoring court orders in the process.
"That's a good thing," he says.
"That's a good thing," he says.
2300 in the last 10 years, but the vast majority in just the last three years. This is a targeted hate campaign for political gain.
People are surprised when I tell them there have been over 2300 anti-trans legislation introduced. Missouri is ground zero for these attacks. Many states copy/paste language.
Sharing for awareness on the rabid aggression against trans people. Ask yourself, why are they so obsessed?
Sharing for awareness on the rabid aggression against trans people. Ask yourself, why are they so obsessed?
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
2300 in the last 10 years, but the vast majority in just the last three years. This is a targeted hate campaign for political gain.
mini-thread
Its yesterdays new by now, but someone in my Discord realized something about the Afghan shooter recently
It's widely reported that he was recruited by the CIA in 2011 for a death squad. It was also widely reported that he's 29. It is NOT widely reported that that means he was 15 at the time.
It's widely reported that he was recruited by the CIA in 2011 for a death squad. It was also widely reported that he's 29. It is NOT widely reported that that means he was 15 at the time.
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM
mini-thread
This is rather horrific. The sort of thing that in other countries might spur protests. I fear people here are getting fatigued.
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny. (via @kuow.org)
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM
This is rather horrific. The sort of thing that in other countries might spur protests. I fear people here are getting fatigued.
Someone's vying for a job in Trump's Cabinet.
Sen. Bernie Moreno: It's "dumb" for the US to try to compete with China on EVs. Instead, we should pressure our allies to buy US made gas & diesel vehicles.
www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
Sen. Bernie Moreno: It's "dumb" for the US to try to compete with China on EVs. Instead, we should pressure our allies to buy US made gas & diesel vehicles.
www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
Moreno says United States, allies 'dumb' to compete with China on EVs
The Ohio U.S. senator said there are other areas for automakers to innovate and compete on beside electrification.
www.detroitnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Someone's vying for a job in Trump's Cabinet.
Sen. Bernie Moreno: It's "dumb" for the US to try to compete with China on EVs. Instead, we should pressure our allies to buy US made gas & diesel vehicles.
www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
Sen. Bernie Moreno: It's "dumb" for the US to try to compete with China on EVs. Instead, we should pressure our allies to buy US made gas & diesel vehicles.
www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
It would be good if "Marin based etiquette coach" Rosalinda Randall would stop teaching ableism when it comes to eye contact. Tech workers are more likely to be ND, and their lack of eye contact is not a sign of rudeness. Perhaps she could train the companies instead.
sfstandard.com/2025/06/28/s...
sfstandard.com/2025/06/28/s...
San Francisco employers are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z - The San Francisco Standard
Young workers — many in the office for the first time — need to be taught basic skills, from hygiene to eye contact.
sfstandard.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It would be good if "Marin based etiquette coach" Rosalinda Randall would stop teaching ableism when it comes to eye contact. Tech workers are more likely to be ND, and their lack of eye contact is not a sign of rudeness. Perhaps she could train the companies instead.
sfstandard.com/2025/06/28/s...
sfstandard.com/2025/06/28/s...
Imagine calling your instructor Demonic in an essay, getting a poor grade and having school admins and state politicians back you; that's how out of balance and proportion the right has become.
December 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Imagine calling your instructor Demonic in an essay, getting a poor grade and having school admins and state politicians back you; that's how out of balance and proportion the right has become.
Reposted by Frances Larina
Every dollar JK Rowling makes from Harry Potter is going into bankrolling an extortion racket issuing legal threats to organizations across the UK to purge themselves of trans people or face ruinous lawfare.
i hope every single person who still buys harry potter merch or engages with that franchise is happy that they're literally making girl guides cry
girl guides uk have been forced very much against their will to exclude trans girls. full statement is here: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-...
girl guides uk have been forced very much against their will to exclude trans girls. full statement is here: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-...
December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Every dollar JK Rowling makes from Harry Potter is going into bankrolling an extortion racket issuing legal threats to organizations across the UK to purge themselves of trans people or face ruinous lawfare.
Reposted by Frances Larina
“A recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics adds yet another data point…finding that suicidality scores dropped significantly an average of two years and up to five years after patients received gender-affirming treatment.”
Gender affirming care helps save young trans lives. It’s simple.
Gender affirming care helps save young trans lives. It’s simple.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
“A recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics adds yet another data point…finding that suicidality scores dropped significantly an average of two years and up to five years after patients received gender-affirming treatment.”
Gender affirming care helps save young trans lives. It’s simple.
Gender affirming care helps save young trans lives. It’s simple.
Reposted by Frances Larina
Either you understand that there is an organized campaign to push trans people out of public life with the explicit end goal of "morally mandating us out of existence" that is backed by some of the wealthiest individuals to have ever lived, or you're simply not equipped to grasp what's happening.
December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Either you understand that there is an organized campaign to push trans people out of public life with the explicit end goal of "morally mandating us out of existence" that is backed by some of the wealthiest individuals to have ever lived, or you're simply not equipped to grasp what's happening.
Trump: I'm just happy nobody is talking about Epstein anymore.
December 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Trump: I'm just happy nobody is talking about Epstein anymore.
"Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer says the transgender lobby in the US still has “really high” levels of power"
The what, now? Transgender lobby?
We've been legally erased in half the states & anywhere the fed gov't has power, and Dem Party won't talk about us, much less fight for us.
The what, now? Transgender lobby?
We've been legally erased in half the states & anywhere the fed gov't has power, and Dem Party won't talk about us, much less fight for us.
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer says the transgender lobby in the US still has “really high” levels of power"
The what, now? Transgender lobby?
We've been legally erased in half the states & anywhere the fed gov't has power, and Dem Party won't talk about us, much less fight for us.
The what, now? Transgender lobby?
We've been legally erased in half the states & anywhere the fed gov't has power, and Dem Party won't talk about us, much less fight for us.
On Thurs, SB8 goes into effect. It forces trans people to use the gov't-controlled "private spaces" that match their AGAB. But only the gov't entity gets fined, not the person.
The sleeper clause is that it erases trans people from legal existence in the state.
legiscan.com/TX/text/SB8/...
The sleeper clause is that it erases trans people from legal existence in the state.
legiscan.com/TX/text/SB8/...
Texas SB8 | 2025 | 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Bill Text (2025-09-22) Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. [Effective on . . . . . ....
legiscan.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
On Thurs, SB8 goes into effect. It forces trans people to use the gov't-controlled "private spaces" that match their AGAB. But only the gov't entity gets fined, not the person.
The sleeper clause is that it erases trans people from legal existence in the state.
legiscan.com/TX/text/SB8/...
The sleeper clause is that it erases trans people from legal existence in the state.
legiscan.com/TX/text/SB8/...
Trump is clearly on Ozempic style drugs. Yet protest graphics typically use older pics that fat-shame him b/c they know it really, really bothers him. It angers his ego that anyone might believe he's not perfect in every way and to him fat = not perfect.
I'm not sure what to do with that.
I'm not sure what to do with that.
December 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Trump is clearly on Ozempic style drugs. Yet protest graphics typically use older pics that fat-shame him b/c they know it really, really bothers him. It angers his ego that anyone might believe he's not perfect in every way and to him fat = not perfect.
I'm not sure what to do with that.
I'm not sure what to do with that.
Reposted by Frances Larina
I’m on board for this. let target be a warning to the rest of the capitalists
I have come to the idea that we have to collectively, brutally, ritualistically kill Target just to show capital that we truly aren’t fucking around.
December 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I’m on board for this. let target be a warning to the rest of the capitalists
This is what I'm talking about. They won't stop with trans people. At some point they will have erased us from public life and will need new targets to make an example of. But they do back down, if enough people push back!
Please push back.
#CoalMineCanaries
Please push back.
#CoalMineCanaries
[trans people fired from all federal jobs]
[trans people fired from all military jobs]
[trans people fired from jobs everywhere]
[cis people fired for being accused of being trans]
[cis professors fired for mentioning trans people exist]
[trans teacher fired for giving a bad grade to Nazi]
liberal:
[trans people fired from all military jobs]
[trans people fired from jobs everywhere]
[cis people fired for being accused of being trans]
[cis professors fired for mentioning trans people exist]
[trans teacher fired for giving a bad grade to Nazi]
liberal:
December 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This is what I'm talking about. They won't stop with trans people. At some point they will have erased us from public life and will need new targets to make an example of. But they do back down, if enough people push back!
Please push back.
#CoalMineCanaries
Please push back.
#CoalMineCanaries
"You can see the sun in the sky, it's nearly directly overhead. Yet you just said it was now night."
Leavitt: Currently in this location it is night time.
Leavitt: Currently in this location it is night time.
Leavitt attempts to bend reality by saying the same thing over and over.
Q: You said that second strike was in accordance with the law of armed conflict, but the Navy's own manual says that firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is an example of a war crime
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
December 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"You can see the sun in the sky, it's nearly directly overhead. Yet you just said it was now night."
Leavitt: Currently in this location it is night time.
Leavitt: Currently in this location it is night time.