Nicole Byrne 🏳️🌈 they/she
@nicolebyrnepoet.bsky.social
Queer poet kept alive by snacks, rock n roll & sheer force of will▪️Reader for @splitlipthemag.bsky.social▪️Poems in several defunct journals & some that are still kickin'▪️Wabanaki Land (Portland, ME)
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Working on building up my presence and community here 💜 Especially interested in connecting with other writers!
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Without further ado, here are our wonderful nominations for the 2026 Pushcart Prize! ❤️ 👏 buff.ly/r1wftay
October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Without further ado, here are our wonderful nominations for the 2026 Pushcart Prize! ❤️ 👏 buff.ly/r1wftay
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Sit back and enjoy our OCTOBER ISSUE. 🎃 🍂
WORDS by @lynnebeckenstein.bsky.social, Priyanka Champaneri, @monmita.bsky.social, & Mingyu Brian Chan.
ART by Jean Shon.
PLUS Nicole Zhao interviews @cherrylousy.bsky.social.
buff.ly/B6xgDQJ
WORDS by @lynnebeckenstein.bsky.social, Priyanka Champaneri, @monmita.bsky.social, & Mingyu Brian Chan.
ART by Jean Shon.
PLUS Nicole Zhao interviews @cherrylousy.bsky.social.
buff.ly/B6xgDQJ
October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sit back and enjoy our OCTOBER ISSUE. 🎃 🍂
WORDS by @lynnebeckenstein.bsky.social, Priyanka Champaneri, @monmita.bsky.social, & Mingyu Brian Chan.
ART by Jean Shon.
PLUS Nicole Zhao interviews @cherrylousy.bsky.social.
buff.ly/B6xgDQJ
WORDS by @lynnebeckenstein.bsky.social, Priyanka Champaneri, @monmita.bsky.social, & Mingyu Brian Chan.
ART by Jean Shon.
PLUS Nicole Zhao interviews @cherrylousy.bsky.social.
buff.ly/B6xgDQJ
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My studio headset broke while moving so my album is stalled! Care to support me by donating or sharing? The goal amount is for the tippy top of the line headset but even just $60 would help me get producing again! Thanks! 🙏
www.gofundme.com/f/help-compl...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-compl...
Donate to Help Complete the Album: Studio Headset Fund, organized by Bear Claw Billie
Hi, I’m coming-and-up musician Bear Claw Billie! My headset broke while … Bear Claw Billie needs your support for Help Complete the Album: Studio Headset Fund
www.gofundme.com
September 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
My studio headset broke while moving so my album is stalled! Care to support me by donating or sharing? The goal amount is for the tippy top of the line headset but even just $60 would help me get producing again! Thanks! 🙏
www.gofundme.com/f/help-compl...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-compl...
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Welcome to September FAM! 🍂 It's a new month, so here are some new updates:
1️⃣ Our FREE SUBS are now open!
2️⃣ Our SEPTEMBER ISSUE drops on the 15th
3️⃣ Our ART SUBS are OPEN!! So feel free to send some our way 🎨
1️⃣ Our FREE SUBS are now open!
2️⃣ Our SEPTEMBER ISSUE drops on the 15th
3️⃣ Our ART SUBS are OPEN!! So feel free to send some our way 🎨
September 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Welcome to September FAM! 🍂 It's a new month, so here are some new updates:
1️⃣ Our FREE SUBS are now open!
2️⃣ Our SEPTEMBER ISSUE drops on the 15th
3️⃣ Our ART SUBS are OPEN!! So feel free to send some our way 🎨
1️⃣ Our FREE SUBS are now open!
2️⃣ Our SEPTEMBER ISSUE drops on the 15th
3️⃣ Our ART SUBS are OPEN!! So feel free to send some our way 🎨
I have reached the point in my work flow where I am seriously considering requesting a third monitor
September 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I have reached the point in my work flow where I am seriously considering requesting a third monitor
Every time I snake the shower drain, I wonder how I would look with a shaved head
August 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Every time I snake the shower drain, I wonder how I would look with a shaved head
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We're enjoying Summer with our brilliant new JUNE ISSUE 😎 Enjoy it at our website: buff.ly/M9YTorb
All the love to our contributors!
WORDS: Amelia Valasek, Jack Barrie, Ella Harrigan, Alex Bortell
ART: Jasper Glen
PLUS: @taniamalik.bsky.social interviews Esinam Bediako
All the love to our contributors!
WORDS: Amelia Valasek, Jack Barrie, Ella Harrigan, Alex Bortell
ART: Jasper Glen
PLUS: @taniamalik.bsky.social interviews Esinam Bediako
June 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We're enjoying Summer with our brilliant new JUNE ISSUE 😎 Enjoy it at our website: buff.ly/M9YTorb
All the love to our contributors!
WORDS: Amelia Valasek, Jack Barrie, Ella Harrigan, Alex Bortell
ART: Jasper Glen
PLUS: @taniamalik.bsky.social interviews Esinam Bediako
All the love to our contributors!
WORDS: Amelia Valasek, Jack Barrie, Ella Harrigan, Alex Bortell
ART: Jasper Glen
PLUS: @taniamalik.bsky.social interviews Esinam Bediako
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We're heading on vacation for July, FAM. Subs close tonight at midnight!
But we'll be back open for submissions on August 15! If you're wondering what we're looking for:
⭐ Voice-driven writing
⭐ Pop culture twist
⭐ The kind of honesty that gets you right in the kidneys.
But we'll be back open for submissions on August 15! If you're wondering what we're looking for:
⭐ Voice-driven writing
⭐ Pop culture twist
⭐ The kind of honesty that gets you right in the kidneys.
June 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We're heading on vacation for July, FAM. Subs close tonight at midnight!
But we'll be back open for submissions on August 15! If you're wondering what we're looking for:
⭐ Voice-driven writing
⭐ Pop culture twist
⭐ The kind of honesty that gets you right in the kidneys.
But we'll be back open for submissions on August 15! If you're wondering what we're looking for:
⭐ Voice-driven writing
⭐ Pop culture twist
⭐ The kind of honesty that gets you right in the kidneys.
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✏️ Opportunity for educators: CAT's Poetry Inside Out Teaching Fellowship is a 2-year funded program that supports U.S.-based educators in grades 3–12 interested in expanding their teaching practice through poetry, translation, & inquiry-based learning. Apply ➡️ www.catranslation.org/about/opport...
June 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
✏️ Opportunity for educators: CAT's Poetry Inside Out Teaching Fellowship is a 2-year funded program that supports U.S.-based educators in grades 3–12 interested in expanding their teaching practice through poetry, translation, & inquiry-based learning. Apply ➡️ www.catranslation.org/about/opport...
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RIP Jonathan Joss (December 22nd 1965 - June 1st 2025).
June 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
RIP Jonathan Joss (December 22nd 1965 - June 1st 2025).
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We are back with another staff book recommendation! Thank you to Poetry Reader @nicolebyrnepoet.bsky.social for this great pick!
March 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are back with another staff book recommendation! Thank you to Poetry Reader @nicolebyrnepoet.bsky.social for this great pick!
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The fresh horror btw: the US is becoming a net importer of food.
Which is wild, because the US has probably the most high-quality farmland per person of any country on the planet. WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE FOLKS???
www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
Which is wild, because the US has probably the most high-quality farmland per person of any country on the planet. WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE FOLKS???
www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
March 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The fresh horror btw: the US is becoming a net importer of food.
Which is wild, because the US has probably the most high-quality farmland per person of any country on the planet. WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE FOLKS???
www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
Which is wild, because the US has probably the most high-quality farmland per person of any country on the planet. WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE FOLKS???
www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
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We have to admit that January was a thorny start to the year… but the wonderful news and publications from the SLM FAM brought us solace and inspiration. https://buff.ly/4idMQuD
February 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We have to admit that January was a thorny start to the year… but the wonderful news and publications from the SLM FAM brought us solace and inspiration. https://buff.ly/4idMQuD
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Kept getting responses like this when I posted about cut services for disabled students. One person demanded to know who their parents voted for. 1) idk and idgaf; all students have educational rights no matter the politics of their families; 2) ZERO children voted for Trump; 3) ffs fix your hearts
Just saw a thread about a guy calling into cspan saying his diabetic supplies increased from 5 dollars to 80 dollars and somebody in the comments, probably multiple people but I stopped reading, replied “FAFO” and I can’t stress enough how much you need to stop doing that shit
February 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Kept getting responses like this when I posted about cut services for disabled students. One person demanded to know who their parents voted for. 1) idk and idgaf; all students have educational rights no matter the politics of their families; 2) ZERO children voted for Trump; 3) ffs fix your hearts
CALL FOR RESISTANCE ACTION
On 2/10/25, G, who has no criminal background & in the US legally, was arrested by ICE in Portland, Maine. He is being detained without clear cause.
Donations towards legal fees & shares are greatly appreciated. Please join us in helping G!
On 2/10/25, G, who has no criminal background & in the US legally, was arrested by ICE in Portland, Maine. He is being detained without clear cause.
Donations towards legal fees & shares are greatly appreciated. Please join us in helping G!
Donate to Musical Family in Crisis: Legal Fees Needed, organized by Jenny Van West
On February 10, 2025, the brother of a close musical colleague was arrested… Jenny Van West needs your support for Musical Family in Crisis: Legal Fees Needed
www.gofundme.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
CALL FOR RESISTANCE ACTION
On 2/10/25, G, who has no criminal background & in the US legally, was arrested by ICE in Portland, Maine. He is being detained without clear cause.
Donations towards legal fees & shares are greatly appreciated. Please join us in helping G!
On 2/10/25, G, who has no criminal background & in the US legally, was arrested by ICE in Portland, Maine. He is being detained without clear cause.
Donations towards legal fees & shares are greatly appreciated. Please join us in helping G!
It's so wonderful to experience a little more activity on here. The community vibes are rising 💜💜
February 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's so wonderful to experience a little more activity on here. The community vibes are rising 💜💜
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thanks @tupelopress.bsky.social for setting an example & articulating your thoughts on the NEA's new position for art grants. would love to see more orgs speaking out.
a handful of comments on @beckyltuch.bsky.social's recent post but not nearly enough.
litmagnews.substack.com/p/q-how-will...
a handful of comments on @beckyltuch.bsky.social's recent post but not nearly enough.
litmagnews.substack.com/p/q-how-will...
February 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
thanks @tupelopress.bsky.social for setting an example & articulating your thoughts on the NEA's new position for art grants. would love to see more orgs speaking out.
a handful of comments on @beckyltuch.bsky.social's recent post but not nearly enough.
litmagnews.substack.com/p/q-how-will...
a handful of comments on @beckyltuch.bsky.social's recent post but not nearly enough.
litmagnews.substack.com/p/q-how-will...
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now more than ever, it must be said: let's go birds transsexual
February 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
now more than ever, it must be said: let's go birds transsexual
This morning I was watching robins and now its snowing, which just makes me feel I'm being set up for a joke I don't want to be involved in
February 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This morning I was watching robins and now its snowing, which just makes me feel I'm being set up for a joke I don't want to be involved in
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Just watched a small child insist she should be allowed to buy "1 Magic Tree House book for every inch of snow tomorrow" which seems like a reasonable demand
February 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Just watched a small child insist she should be allowed to buy "1 Magic Tree House book for every inch of snow tomorrow" which seems like a reasonable demand
I am really fighting the urge to throw myself into the sea today 😫
February 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I am really fighting the urge to throw myself into the sea today 😫
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Reposted by Nicole Byrne 🏳️🌈 they/she
Additional scripts for cis het white men who want to be better allies:
“What a weird thing to say”
“Do you hear yourself right now?”
“You shouldn’t say shit like that to people”
“I won’t let you talk to them that way”
“That’s a disgusting opinion to have”
“Shut the fuck up, dude”
“What a weird thing to say”
“Do you hear yourself right now?”
“You shouldn’t say shit like that to people”
“I won’t let you talk to them that way”
“That’s a disgusting opinion to have”
“Shut the fuck up, dude”
Cis men truly need to understand the power of saying “that’s fucked up bro why would you say that” to another cis man
The responsibility for resisting and correcting this behavior shouldn’t fall solely on a specific gender. If you’re a man of conscience and you see another man mimicking Nick Fuentes, fuck him up on sight before the women even get a chance. I mean that.
November 9, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Additional scripts for cis het white men who want to be better allies:
“What a weird thing to say”
“Do you hear yourself right now?”
“You shouldn’t say shit like that to people”
“I won’t let you talk to them that way”
“That’s a disgusting opinion to have”
“Shut the fuck up, dude”
“What a weird thing to say”
“Do you hear yourself right now?”
“You shouldn’t say shit like that to people”
“I won’t let you talk to them that way”
“That’s a disgusting opinion to have”
“Shut the fuck up, dude”
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PLEASE READ ATTENTIVELY!
From an employee at OPM to HR. This person used a burner account so she/he wouldn't face repercussions after sounding the alarm.
Make no mistake peeps, this only happens with authoritarian regimes.
FOTUS is taking over the Federal Civil Service.
Thank you whoever you are.
From an employee at OPM to HR. This person used a burner account so she/he wouldn't face repercussions after sounding the alarm.
Make no mistake peeps, this only happens with authoritarian regimes.
FOTUS is taking over the Federal Civil Service.
Thank you whoever you are.
January 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
PLEASE READ ATTENTIVELY!
From an employee at OPM to HR. This person used a burner account so she/he wouldn't face repercussions after sounding the alarm.
Make no mistake peeps, this only happens with authoritarian regimes.
FOTUS is taking over the Federal Civil Service.
Thank you whoever you are.
From an employee at OPM to HR. This person used a burner account so she/he wouldn't face repercussions after sounding the alarm.
Make no mistake peeps, this only happens with authoritarian regimes.
FOTUS is taking over the Federal Civil Service.
Thank you whoever you are.
Reposted by Nicole Byrne 🏳️🌈 they/she
California DOE fires back against Trump's executive order:
"It does nothing"
"It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach"
Will not comply.
"It does nothing"
"It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach"
Will not comply.
January 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
California DOE fires back against Trump's executive order:
"It does nothing"
"It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach"
Will not comply.
"It does nothing"
"It is against federal law for the White House to dictate what educators can and cannot teach"
Will not comply.