Aaron McKay
@pensiveeccentric.bsky.social
They/Them, Queer, Millennial Axolotl Parent
Can a socially-befuddled, introverted aspiring-novelist really make an earnest effort at socializing on the Internet? Probably not, but here I am, so we'll see...
Can a socially-befuddled, introverted aspiring-novelist really make an earnest effort at socializing on the Internet? Probably not, but here I am, so we'll see...
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We need more than ever to make this country a safe place for all queer folx. That starts by ensuring everyone, including kids, has access to information. There aren't suddenly more trans kids; with well-informed and accepting adults around, there are more VISIBLE trans kids.
ErinReed [Feb 20] -- Despite ferocious govt assault the US is queerer than ever.
Gallup finds nearly 1-in-ten adults are LGBTQ+ (9.3%), nearly double 2020.
Trans is up 50% to 1.3% in just 2 yrs from 0.9% in 2023.
And among Gen Z, nearly 1-in-4 (23%) are LGBTQ+!
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
Gallup finds nearly 1-in-ten adults are LGBTQ+ (9.3%), nearly double 2020.
Trans is up 50% to 1.3% in just 2 yrs from 0.9% in 2023.
And among Gen Z, nearly 1-in-4 (23%) are LGBTQ+!
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
Despite Republican Attacks, Americans Are Queerer Than Ever In Latest Poll
According to a Gallup Poll released on Thursday, more Americans identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before, despite heavy attacks from right-wing politicians.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We need more than ever to make this country a safe place for all queer folx. That starts by ensuring everyone, including kids, has access to information. There aren't suddenly more trans kids; with well-informed and accepting adults around, there are more VISIBLE trans kids.
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I may be biased (former scared/closeted gay teen here), but the more we, the voting public, bully #queer youth & remove protections from them, the more we endanger them (higher depression/anxiety/suicidality) & reveal our own barbarity.
This is unacceptable.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/u....
This is unacceptable.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/u....
February 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I may be biased (former scared/closeted gay teen here), but the more we, the voting public, bully #queer youth & remove protections from them, the more we endanger them (higher depression/anxiety/suicidality) & reveal our own barbarity.
This is unacceptable.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/u....
This is unacceptable.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/u....
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Work in progress. It's nice to be done with my book illustrations and have time to just do some art for art's sake.
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Work in progress. It's nice to be done with my book illustrations and have time to just do some art for art's sake.
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Some little guys to combat the horrors
January 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Some little guys to combat the horrors
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It’s actually ok not to speak on matters you don’t have a lot of knowledge about.
It’s actually… a sign of humility and wisdom to do that.
And as a bonus, you don’t inadvertently show your ass in public!
It’s actually… a sign of humility and wisdom to do that.
And as a bonus, you don’t inadvertently show your ass in public!
November 19, 2023 at 4:28 PM
It’s actually ok not to speak on matters you don’t have a lot of knowledge about.
It’s actually… a sign of humility and wisdom to do that.
And as a bonus, you don’t inadvertently show your ass in public!
It’s actually… a sign of humility and wisdom to do that.
And as a bonus, you don’t inadvertently show your ass in public!
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Stand awhile under an ancient wild tree, one that seeded itself independently of man centuries ago, as countless generations before. One that's part of a woodland ecosystem.
I can think of no better way to feel the very core essence of our living planet.
🌎
I can think of no better way to feel the very core essence of our living planet.
🌎
November 17, 2023 at 6:06 AM
Stand awhile under an ancient wild tree, one that seeded itself independently of man centuries ago, as countless generations before. One that's part of a woodland ecosystem.
I can think of no better way to feel the very core essence of our living planet.
🌎
I can think of no better way to feel the very core essence of our living planet.
🌎