Tessa Elayne
@its-tess.bsky.social
I'm literally just a girl or whatever.
Cancer ♋ if you're into that.
Fantasy novels (long live Brando Sando)
Software Dev
Raging girlkisser
Cancer ♋ if you're into that.
Fantasy novels (long live Brando Sando)
Software Dev
Raging girlkisser
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Today would be a good day to fund the ACA and end the GOP shutdown.
November 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today would be a good day to fund the ACA and end the GOP shutdown.
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Many fun queer things coming for fun queers! Hi energy, outdoors, lowkey, too.
March 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Many fun queer things coming for fun queers! Hi energy, outdoors, lowkey, too.
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Back to back to back to back to back… Do I sound like Charli?? No? 🤔 We’ve got a doubleheader this Sat night with back-to-back mixers! 30’s+ 5-9pm at Club 624/Rosys E. Then, everyone (21+) meets at Stir for Lavender Love, a silly name for our serious dance party!
March 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Back to back to back to back to back… Do I sound like Charli?? No? 🤔 We’ve got a doubleheader this Sat night with back-to-back mixers! 30’s+ 5-9pm at Club 624/Rosys E. Then, everyone (21+) meets at Stir for Lavender Love, a silly name for our serious dance party!
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2010’s deep dive into our new DJ, Suki Baby’s personal MySpace audio files! This Thursday 3/20, 6-10pm at Tavern on Camac (yes, on a school night!!) then, stay as late as you want after Sip City!
March 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
2010’s deep dive into our new DJ, Suki Baby’s personal MySpace audio files! This Thursday 3/20, 6-10pm at Tavern on Camac (yes, on a school night!!) then, stay as late as you want after Sip City!
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The memo says, in part, “My proposal will require the Pennsylvania State government to use the term ‘sex’ instead of ‘gender,’ and will require that all state government-issued identification documents, accurately reflect the holder’s biological sex as identified at birth.”
Sen. Doug Mastriano introduces ‘Two Gender Protection Act’ - Philadelphia Gay News
On Feb. 4, PA Sen. Doug Mastriano introduced the Two Gender Protection Act, which was referred to the Senate State Government Committee.
epgn.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The memo says, in part, “My proposal will require the Pennsylvania State government to use the term ‘sex’ instead of ‘gender,’ and will require that all state government-issued identification documents, accurately reflect the holder’s biological sex as identified at birth.”
@fetterman.senate.gov take notes from AOC please.
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
@fetterman.senate.gov take notes from AOC please.
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🎉Celebrating International Women’s Day in the queerest way! There was a time in this country this wouldn’t be allowed. Many places in the world it’s still not allowed. And there are those who wish we still couldn’t and wouldn’t. But we can and we will!
$10-15 cover, portion donated to @woarphila
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March 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🎉Celebrating International Women’s Day in the queerest way! There was a time in this country this wouldn’t be allowed. Many places in the world it’s still not allowed. And there are those who wish we still couldn’t and wouldn’t. But we can and we will!
$10-15 cover, portion donated to @woarphila
$10-15 cover, portion donated to @woarphila
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3-phase queer night tonight! Phase 1: 40-49 speed dating (sorry, it’s full!), phase 2: 8pm singles+ mingle for 30’s+, phase 3: all ages 21+ dance party starting around 10! Cover is $10 cash preferred at entry. Venmo/cashapp also accepted
March 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
3-phase queer night tonight! Phase 1: 40-49 speed dating (sorry, it’s full!), phase 2: 8pm singles+ mingle for 30’s+, phase 3: all ages 21+ dance party starting around 10! Cover is $10 cash preferred at entry. Venmo/cashapp also accepted
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“Transgender people need champions and voices and not people voting against people because they’re afraid—they need somebody willing to take it on the chin, and I’m willing to do that,” Iowa State Sen. Tony Bisignano told me.
www.advocate.com/politics/ton...
www.advocate.com/politics/ton...
Iowa senator condemns GOP in fiery speech over trans civil rights repeal: ‘Shame on all of you Christians’ (exclusive)
State Sen. Tony Bisignano doubled down on calling out Republican lawmakers for stripping away civil rights protections for transgender people in an interview with The Advocate.
www.advocate.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:02 AM
“Transgender people need champions and voices and not people voting against people because they’re afraid—they need somebody willing to take it on the chin, and I’m willing to do that,” Iowa State Sen. Tony Bisignano told me.
www.advocate.com/politics/ton...
www.advocate.com/politics/ton...
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I am pleased to announce that Whitman-Walker has returned a trans care resource, now under “primary care.”
I am told the decision was to update today and that it is a case of bad timing, but also confirmed the reason why it was removed was fear of the Trump admin.
Still. I am very happy it’s back.
I am told the decision was to update today and that it is a case of bad timing, but also confirmed the reason why it was removed was fear of the Trump admin.
Still. I am very happy it’s back.
1. On Friday Night, it became apparent that historic LGBTQ+ clinic Whitman-Walker in DC had erased trans care and resources from it's website.
The stated reason is harmful to us all.
I make my case against it, and other orgs, erasing us for federal dollars.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
The stated reason is harmful to us all.
I make my case against it, and other orgs, erasing us for federal dollars.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
No More Compliance: Historic LGBT Clinic Whitman-Walker's Erasing Of Trans People A Step Too Far
On Friday night, it became widely known that several links to gender affirming care and transgender resources disappeared from Whitman-Walker's website. Their stated reason is harmful to us all.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I am pleased to announce that Whitman-Walker has returned a trans care resource, now under “primary care.”
I am told the decision was to update today and that it is a case of bad timing, but also confirmed the reason why it was removed was fear of the Trump admin.
Still. I am very happy it’s back.
I am told the decision was to update today and that it is a case of bad timing, but also confirmed the reason why it was removed was fear of the Trump admin.
Still. I am very happy it’s back.
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Sometimes you find a love that heals everything the others broke and absolutely lights up your life. When you do be sure to pet it and say “pspspssss,” then take it home with you, and give it food and water.
February 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Sometimes you find a love that heals everything the others broke and absolutely lights up your life. When you do be sure to pet it and say “pspspssss,” then take it home with you, and give it food and water.
A new event this friday from @sipcitymixer.bsky.social Transcend! Really wish I could attend as it looks fun and Stratus is a great venue 😊
February 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A new event this friday from @sipcitymixer.bsky.social Transcend! Really wish I could attend as it looks fun and Stratus is a great venue 😊
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Peaceful protests semi locally:
Dalton, GA peaceful protest for women's rights Whitfield Co Courthouse on Feb 15th
Atlanta, GA: Stand Against Ethnic Cleansing at the Israeli Consulate Building Feb 15th
Atlanta, GA: Be the Voice for Immigrants at Centennial Olympic Park Feb 16th.
#resist
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Dalton, GA peaceful protest for women's rights Whitfield Co Courthouse on Feb 15th
Atlanta, GA: Stand Against Ethnic Cleansing at the Israeli Consulate Building Feb 15th
Atlanta, GA: Be the Voice for Immigrants at Centennial Olympic Park Feb 16th.
#resist
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February 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Peaceful protests semi locally:
Dalton, GA peaceful protest for women's rights Whitfield Co Courthouse on Feb 15th
Atlanta, GA: Stand Against Ethnic Cleansing at the Israeli Consulate Building Feb 15th
Atlanta, GA: Be the Voice for Immigrants at Centennial Olympic Park Feb 16th.
#resist
1/
Dalton, GA peaceful protest for women's rights Whitfield Co Courthouse on Feb 15th
Atlanta, GA: Stand Against Ethnic Cleansing at the Israeli Consulate Building Feb 15th
Atlanta, GA: Be the Voice for Immigrants at Centennial Olympic Park Feb 16th.
#resist
1/
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OK, there we go!
February 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
OK, there we go!
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We could’ve had Tim 😭
February 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
We could’ve had Tim 😭
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The USA has had two major plane crashes in the last 4 days.
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
February 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The USA has had two major plane crashes in the last 4 days.
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
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If you're feeling despair it's because you have a moral compass. It means you're not empty on the inside - that you nurse hope and a sense of justice in a cage next to your heart. You're one of my people and I'll stand with you. There are more of us than they want you to believe. Hold fast.
January 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If you're feeling despair it's because you have a moral compass. It means you're not empty on the inside - that you nurse hope and a sense of justice in a cage next to your heart. You're one of my people and I'll stand with you. There are more of us than they want you to believe. Hold fast.
I wish I could make it to any of the February events 😭 all of these sound so fun!
Sip City Feb, still getting dressed but here’s the list as of rn! We have some very fun things in store for you in early spring! Can we call March that? One I’m extra excited for is a burlesque class and a follow up amateur night to show off your new skills 😈
January 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I wish I could make it to any of the February events 😭 all of these sound so fun!
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We need to shift our messaging from "Democrats SHOULD talk about..." to just SAYING IT ourselves (I'm guilty too). Don't lament the asymmetry in the media; we already know the media would destroy Biden if he blamed a plane crash on some amorphous framework like DEI. Instead, start making the case:
January 31, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We need to shift our messaging from "Democrats SHOULD talk about..." to just SAYING IT ourselves (I'm guilty too). Don't lament the asymmetry in the media; we already know the media would destroy Biden if he blamed a plane crash on some amorphous framework like DEI. Instead, start making the case:
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I've assembled a team of the most horrible perverts and criminals you've ever seen and we're going to fix this country
January 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I've assembled a team of the most horrible perverts and criminals you've ever seen and we're going to fix this country
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Alright all - I'm stepping away for this evening. I'll be back in later tonight to see if there's any more updates.
Stay safe, if you're trans, stay with us, we are not giving up.
And most of all... these EOs are not law, they are not passed by congress, do NOT comply.
Stay safe, if you're trans, stay with us, we are not giving up.
And most of all... these EOs are not law, they are not passed by congress, do NOT comply.
January 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Alright all - I'm stepping away for this evening. I'll be back in later tonight to see if there's any more updates.
Stay safe, if you're trans, stay with us, we are not giving up.
And most of all... these EOs are not law, they are not passed by congress, do NOT comply.
Stay safe, if you're trans, stay with us, we are not giving up.
And most of all... these EOs are not law, they are not passed by congress, do NOT comply.
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It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
January 30, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
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“If the federal government actually withholds public education funding from specific school districts that are trans inclusive, will our local and state governments step up with the funding to close that gap for four years?” asked Jason Landau Goodman.
LGBTQ+ leaders respond to Trump’s executive actions - Philadelphia Gay News
LGBTQ+ leaders in Philadelphia respond to President Donald Trump's executive orders, which he began implementing days after taking office.
buff.ly
January 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“If the federal government actually withholds public education funding from specific school districts that are trans inclusive, will our local and state governments step up with the funding to close that gap for four years?” asked Jason Landau Goodman.