Lindsay Briggs
@lindsaybriggs.bsky.social
Public Health Professor, Chico State. Activist. Feminist. Anarchist. She/Her. Private Citizen; all opinions gloriously & shamelessly mine. 🏳️🌈✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
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Lindsay Briggs
@lindsaybriggs.bsky.social
· Jan 26
Just a reminder: I’m not a Democrat. I think extremely poorly of the Democratic Party. I understand if you identify as a Democrat due to the limitations of our system. But if you try & shame me into some blue no matter who nonsense, you’re going to get blocked. I don’t subscribe to that nonsense.
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You have to understand that Target is a Minnesota company. It’s one of the biggest businesses in the Twin Cities. This is a really big deal.
Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto says the nonprofit made the decision because Target is not standing up “against those who are fighting against us.”
Target gets booted from Twin Cities Pride festival after rolling back DEI efforts
Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto says the nonprofit made the decision because Target is not standing up “against those who are fighting against us.”
www.mprnews.org
January 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
You have to understand that Target is a Minnesota company. It’s one of the biggest businesses in the Twin Cities. This is a really big deal.
Listen, I’m a big fan of “rules of three.” People can do 3 things without forgetting. Can we all just get on board masking in 3 places?
1. Medical facilities
2. Public transportation
3. Grocery stores
Immunocompromised & disabled people can’t avoid these places. C’mon. Just give a LITTLE.
1. Medical facilities
2. Public transportation
3. Grocery stores
Immunocompromised & disabled people can’t avoid these places. C’mon. Just give a LITTLE.
January 27, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Listen, I’m a big fan of “rules of three.” People can do 3 things without forgetting. Can we all just get on board masking in 3 places?
1. Medical facilities
2. Public transportation
3. Grocery stores
Immunocompromised & disabled people can’t avoid these places. C’mon. Just give a LITTLE.
1. Medical facilities
2. Public transportation
3. Grocery stores
Immunocompromised & disabled people can’t avoid these places. C’mon. Just give a LITTLE.
Just a reminder: I’m not a Democrat. I think extremely poorly of the Democratic Party. I understand if you identify as a Democrat due to the limitations of our system. But if you try & shame me into some blue no matter who nonsense, you’re going to get blocked. I don’t subscribe to that nonsense.
January 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Just a reminder: I’m not a Democrat. I think extremely poorly of the Democratic Party. I understand if you identify as a Democrat due to the limitations of our system. But if you try & shame me into some blue no matter who nonsense, you’re going to get blocked. I don’t subscribe to that nonsense.
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Ah yes, here it comes. Democrats want money to run an ad to defeat Trump. They’ve learned nothing. Including I’m not a Democrat and I will never give them a penny. Losers.
January 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Ah yes, here it comes. Democrats want money to run an ad to defeat Trump. They’ve learned nothing. Including I’m not a Democrat and I will never give them a penny. Losers.
A dear colleague posted this yesterday & it summarizes my feelings so perfectly. It’s hard to express how gut-achingly sad I’ve been about so many good, intelligent people abandoning the most marginalized to be sacrificed. The tie to DEI is so on the nose. #COVID #DEI @thrasherxy.bsky.social
January 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A dear colleague posted this yesterday & it summarizes my feelings so perfectly. It’s hard to express how gut-achingly sad I’ve been about so many good, intelligent people abandoning the most marginalized to be sacrificed. The tie to DEI is so on the nose. #COVID #DEI @thrasherxy.bsky.social
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what
A U.S. Congresswoman disappeared for the last six months of her term. Nobody noticed.
Turns out she's in a memory care unit, & her staff (and apparently other people?) covered it up (though she was somehow propped up for an event a month ago?)
WILD story
Turns out she's in a memory care unit, & her staff (and apparently other people?) covered it up (though she was somehow propped up for an event a month ago?)
WILD story
‘Missing’ GOP Congresswoman Not Seen For Six Months Finally Found Living at Dementia Care Home - WCBM TALKRADIO AM 680
In a startling revelation, Rep. Kay Granger, missing for six months, has been found living in a dementia care home. Discover the details behind her sudden disappearance and the implications for her political legacy. The post ‘Missing’ GOP Congresswoman Not Seen For Six Months Finally Found Living at Dementia Care Home appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
wcbm.com
December 21, 2024 at 10:59 PM
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I can't emphasize enough how dangerous it is that Louisiana health officials are stopping staff from promoting vaccines at the very same time that the first severe case of US bird flu was found in the same state.
December 20, 2024 at 7:37 PM
I can't emphasize enough how dangerous it is that Louisiana health officials are stopping staff from promoting vaccines at the very same time that the first severe case of US bird flu was found in the same state.
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For those asking how, click on the three dots accompanying the troll’s comment. Then click on ‘hide for everyone’. THEN you block them.
So technically the advice should be ‘hide AND block’, not ‘block AND hide’.
So technically the advice should be ‘hide AND block’, not ‘block AND hide’.
November 29, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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Violet Affleck showing us all how it’s done. Wearing an N95 while assisting at a mission food service.
She has repeatedly pointed out that the least fortunate in society are the MOST at risk for COVID - and understands the importance of breaking chains of transmission.
She has repeatedly pointed out that the least fortunate in society are the MOST at risk for COVID - and understands the importance of breaking chains of transmission.
November 30, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Violet Affleck showing us all how it’s done. Wearing an N95 while assisting at a mission food service.
She has repeatedly pointed out that the least fortunate in society are the MOST at risk for COVID - and understands the importance of breaking chains of transmission.
She has repeatedly pointed out that the least fortunate in society are the MOST at risk for COVID - and understands the importance of breaking chains of transmission.
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This isn't a culture war. This is the only trans congresswoman, ever being bullied through the press and legislation, and having only 1 of hundreds of colleagues stand up for her. They can do more than 1 thing at a time. Defending her will not take so much effort that they can't do their jobs.
Defending Sarah McBride is absolutely the right thing to do, and yet there’s also the risk of being baited into yet another culture war cycle that distracts from the Republican grift. Her statement suggests she wants to move forward, and I think it’s wise to take the cue from her.
November 21, 2024 at 4:10 AM
This isn't a culture war. This is the only trans congresswoman, ever being bullied through the press and legislation, and having only 1 of hundreds of colleagues stand up for her. They can do more than 1 thing at a time. Defending her will not take so much effort that they can't do their jobs.
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i do not want supporters of a racist fascist rapist bigot anywhere near me tbh i do not think that is an unreasonable position tbh
November 21, 2024 at 5:23 AM
i do not want supporters of a racist fascist rapist bigot anywhere near me tbh i do not think that is an unreasonable position tbh
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"i dont get why these republicans care about the bathrooms so much"
bc they want to eradicate us from public life? they literally said as much u idiots
bc they want to eradicate us from public life? they literally said as much u idiots
November 21, 2024 at 4:37 AM
"i dont get why these republicans care about the bathrooms so much"
bc they want to eradicate us from public life? they literally said as much u idiots
bc they want to eradicate us from public life? they literally said as much u idiots
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Cis gays: we must stand with our trans brothers and sisters. The disgust you see directed at them is unconscionable, and was directed at us not more than a generation ago. We abandon them, we abandon our humanity.
November 20, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Cis gays: we must stand with our trans brothers and sisters. The disgust you see directed at them is unconscionable, and was directed at us not more than a generation ago. We abandon them, we abandon our humanity.
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This isn't a war, and it certainly isn't a way to rescue hostages, it is landscaping for Israel's newest seaside resort, and Western governments have paid for the decorating
November 18, 2024 at 3:43 AM
This isn't a war, and it certainly isn't a way to rescue hostages, it is landscaping for Israel's newest seaside resort, and Western governments have paid for the decorating
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I'm a fierce critic of administrators...but I think it's ALSO important to celebrate & uplift them when they do good things. This is an op-ed written by our University Diversity Officer, Dr. Joseph Morales. This was a good read & gives me hope.
www.laprogressive.com/immigration-...
www.laprogressive.com/immigration-...
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda Impacts Us All, Like It or Not
As we face another chapter of dehumanizing anti-immigrant rhetoric and policy, supporting one another is essential for a just and healthy campus and community.
www.laprogressive.com
November 16, 2024 at 7:48 PM
I'm a fierce critic of administrators...but I think it's ALSO important to celebrate & uplift them when they do good things. This is an op-ed written by our University Diversity Officer, Dr. Joseph Morales. This was a good read & gives me hope.
www.laprogressive.com/immigration-...
www.laprogressive.com/immigration-...
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Non-student weirdos troll every article our campus student newspaper journalists post on social media. It is hard to watch (I have strong feelings about weirdos obsessed w/ college students) but the students always simply respond “bro do you even go here?” and keep it moving which I find instructive
November 16, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Non-student weirdos troll every article our campus student newspaper journalists post on social media. It is hard to watch (I have strong feelings about weirdos obsessed w/ college students) but the students always simply respond “bro do you even go here?” and keep it moving which I find instructive
Data nerding this evening. Butte County just released more results from the Nov 5th election. Still not finalized, but seems to be getting closer.
November 16, 2024 at 5:08 AM
Data nerding this evening. Butte County just released more results from the Nov 5th election. Still not finalized, but seems to be getting closer.
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“We’ve been fighting on so many fronts against the attacks on our transgender kids, whether fighting for them to be able to play sports…or use the bathroom consistent with their gender identity, or be able to go to a doctor’s office and have gender-affirming care,” he said. “We will continue."
California’s attorney general readies the fight against Trump’s extreme agenda: ‘We’re prepared’
Rob Bonta vows to defend state from president-elect’s policies threatening immigrants, abortion rights and more
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2024 at 6:54 PM
“We’ve been fighting on so many fronts against the attacks on our transgender kids, whether fighting for them to be able to play sports…or use the bathroom consistent with their gender identity, or be able to go to a doctor’s office and have gender-affirming care,” he said. “We will continue."
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California AG Rob Bonta tells me CA DOJ has been prepping for months for Trump 2.0 and has already drafted legal briefs, including to challenge a national abortion ban.
“We’ve got a lot in our back pocket ready to drop. The whole strategy is thought through. We're very advanced in our preparation."
“We’ve got a lot in our back pocket ready to drop. The whole strategy is thought through. We're very advanced in our preparation."
California’s attorney general readies the fight against Trump’s extreme agenda: ‘We’re prepared’
Rob Bonta vows to defend state from president-elect’s policies threatening immigrants, abortion rights and more
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2024 at 6:52 PM
California AG Rob Bonta tells me CA DOJ has been prepping for months for Trump 2.0 and has already drafted legal briefs, including to challenge a national abortion ban.
“We’ve got a lot in our back pocket ready to drop. The whole strategy is thought through. We're very advanced in our preparation."
“We’ve got a lot in our back pocket ready to drop. The whole strategy is thought through. We're very advanced in our preparation."
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People have been so busy “letting themselves off the hook” for the last five years that millions are dead and even more disabled.
People have to start thinking about community as a whole - and stop assuming they will be the exception.
Death and disability can and does happen to everyone.
People have to start thinking about community as a whole - and stop assuming they will be the exception.
Death and disability can and does happen to everyone.
People want to let themselves off the hook too... 'oh, I don't have xyz so I don't have to worry or take precautions of any kind'
November 13, 2024 at 5:09 AM
People have been so busy “letting themselves off the hook” for the last five years that millions are dead and even more disabled.
People have to start thinking about community as a whole - and stop assuming they will be the exception.
Death and disability can and does happen to everyone.
People have to start thinking about community as a whole - and stop assuming they will be the exception.
Death and disability can and does happen to everyone.
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Governor Andy Beshear, in a Trump +30 state, gives advice to Democrats: Do not throw LGBTQ+ people under the bus, it will not work.
His advice to dems: Lead on your values.
This man ran on a fully inclusive campaign in 2023 and won. He received the same kind of ads Harris did.
His advice to dems: Lead on your values.
This man ran on a fully inclusive campaign in 2023 and won. He received the same kind of ads Harris did.
November 13, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Governor Andy Beshear, in a Trump +30 state, gives advice to Democrats: Do not throw LGBTQ+ people under the bus, it will not work.
His advice to dems: Lead on your values.
This man ran on a fully inclusive campaign in 2023 and won. He received the same kind of ads Harris did.
His advice to dems: Lead on your values.
This man ran on a fully inclusive campaign in 2023 and won. He received the same kind of ads Harris did.
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"Imagine a future in which Donald Trump gets to choose which non-profits are allowed to exist and any non-profit he, or JD Vance, doesn't like can be labelled a terrorist org and stripped of its tax exempt status."
That's what we need to stop today.
That's what we need to stop today.
Oppose the Inclusion of H.R. 6408 in H.R. 9495.
Text SIGN PCDICI to 50409 to send this to your officials.
resist.bot
November 12, 2024 at 9:47 AM
"Imagine a future in which Donald Trump gets to choose which non-profits are allowed to exist and any non-profit he, or JD Vance, doesn't like can be labelled a terrorist org and stripped of its tax exempt status."
That's what we need to stop today.
That's what we need to stop today.
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we really, truly need actual allies to say, "trans people are not a thing we compromise on."
we're ~1.7% of the US population. we have no community money & many of us have lost or will soon lose access to lifesaving healthcare.
there are not enough of us to fight off this onslaught on our own.
we're ~1.7% of the US population. we have no community money & many of us have lost or will soon lose access to lifesaving healthcare.
there are not enough of us to fight off this onslaught on our own.
November 11, 2024 at 12:46 AM
we really, truly need actual allies to say, "trans people are not a thing we compromise on."
we're ~1.7% of the US population. we have no community money & many of us have lost or will soon lose access to lifesaving healthcare.
there are not enough of us to fight off this onslaught on our own.
we're ~1.7% of the US population. we have no community money & many of us have lost or will soon lose access to lifesaving healthcare.
there are not enough of us to fight off this onslaught on our own.