I am both. I am neither. I am all. I am none. I am Two Spirit.
Colonizers tried to wipe us out. Now they are trying to erase us. We are still here. We will always be here. We are an important part of balance in the universe.

I have come to make a confession. I am pretty constantly stressed and worried in this political environment. They are trying to erase my very existence. In response I seem to have developed a worsening addiction. Buying books. Seriously. I can’t help myself. So many good books so little time.

Now let’s see them DO something. Sue people. Disbar people. Let’s go!

I took a race IAT and I showed implicit racism against white people. That tracks. They scare me. Even though I am partly one. I don’t even think it’s wise to work on that. I think it makes sense from a self preservation standpoint.

📚💙 “Orbital” by S. Harvey. In the mood for a short book that will really make you think about it existential stuff…It made me think simultaneously “then what is the point” and “then I should make the most of this one, extremely improbable, short, inconsequential life infinitesimal chance gave me.”

Conservative “Christians” in the US need to rename themselves. They no longer strive to be “Christ-like” in any way. They have become a new, heartless, cruel, and evil monotheistic group seemingly worshiping a living idol.

No, we are not okay.

The Grammys were the feel good, diverse (except indigenous folks), supportive show I needed right now. #Grammys

Lady Gaga speaking the truth during her #Grammy awards acceptance speech:

"Trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love. Thank you."

Thank you, Lady Gaga!! @ladagaga.bsky.social

Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were ordered to withdraw any pending publications, at any scientific journal, that mention terms such as “transgender,” “immigrant,” “L.G.B.T.” or “pregnant people.”

Can’t wait to see how women feel when trans men are forced to use the wrong bathroom with them in federal buildings. Is that gonna make y’all feel safer? Having to use the bathroom with men?

I cannot even begin to imagine what it must be like to be a straight, white, Christian male. Apparently in this country it is so boring that every day y’all gotta come up with new ways to make the rest of us miserable. I sure am glad I’m not you.

How many days has it been? Because I’m already exhausted by the asshatery.

Epic courage here.

🧵 👋 I'm a political scientist who wrote a book about the recent collapse of two democracies (Egypt & Tunisia).

Given the anxieties of today, let me present a 🧵 with thoughts & resources for:

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DEMOCRACY COLLAPSES: