Jessica Layman
@sapphiresirens.bsky.social
Costumer, nonprofit marketing expert, chronic pain advocate, occasional mermaid.
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I don't know that I've ever been so embarrassed to be an American.
Live updates: Trump blasts Zelenskyy as 'disrespectful' in public blowup at White House
Follow live updates as President Donald Trump receives Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House and the foreign aid freeze appeal is due at the Supreme Court.
www.nbcnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I don't know that I've ever been so embarrassed to be an American.
The budget technically doesn't propose any cuts to Medicare or Medicaid.
But it instructs the Energy & Commerce Committee (which oversees those programs) to cut $880 billion in 9 years.
The rest of their programs combined aren't that much, so where's it gonna come from? Medicare & Medicaid.
But it instructs the Energy & Commerce Committee (which oversees those programs) to cut $880 billion in 9 years.
The rest of their programs combined aren't that much, so where's it gonna come from? Medicare & Medicaid.
February 28, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The budget technically doesn't propose any cuts to Medicare or Medicaid.
But it instructs the Energy & Commerce Committee (which oversees those programs) to cut $880 billion in 9 years.
The rest of their programs combined aren't that much, so where's it gonna come from? Medicare & Medicaid.
But it instructs the Energy & Commerce Committee (which oversees those programs) to cut $880 billion in 9 years.
The rest of their programs combined aren't that much, so where's it gonna come from? Medicare & Medicaid.
Today a man said, "I like your shirt... it would look better on my bedroom floor."
And I, replied, "Yeah? You know where my panties would look better? Shoved in your mouth as a gag so women don't have to listen to your shit anymore. You're playing way above your weight class, sweetheart."
Victory.
And I, replied, "Yeah? You know where my panties would look better? Shoved in your mouth as a gag so women don't have to listen to your shit anymore. You're playing way above your weight class, sweetheart."
Victory.
February 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Today a man said, "I like your shirt... it would look better on my bedroom floor."
And I, replied, "Yeah? You know where my panties would look better? Shoved in your mouth as a gag so women don't have to listen to your shit anymore. You're playing way above your weight class, sweetheart."
Victory.
And I, replied, "Yeah? You know where my panties would look better? Shoved in your mouth as a gag so women don't have to listen to your shit anymore. You're playing way above your weight class, sweetheart."
Victory.
Reposted by Jessica Layman
This is terrifying.
If you use the word "female" or "women" in a grant request to the National Science Foundation, they've been ordered to flag your application for potential rejection. And that's just two of the dozens of unwords on the list.
If you use the word "female" or "women" in a grant request to the National Science Foundation, they've been ordered to flag your application for potential rejection. And that's just two of the dozens of unwords on the list.
February 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This is terrifying.
If you use the word "female" or "women" in a grant request to the National Science Foundation, they've been ordered to flag your application for potential rejection. And that's just two of the dozens of unwords on the list.
If you use the word "female" or "women" in a grant request to the National Science Foundation, they've been ordered to flag your application for potential rejection. And that's just two of the dozens of unwords on the list.
You can no longer learn about abortion on the CDC website - only how they do abortion surveillance.
February 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
You can no longer learn about abortion on the CDC website - only how they do abortion surveillance.
"But he said China would have to pay the tariffs, not me!"
You mean the felon in office LIED about something?! No way!
You mean the felon in office LIED about something?! No way!
February 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
"But he said China would have to pay the tariffs, not me!"
You mean the felon in office LIED about something?! No way!
You mean the felon in office LIED about something?! No way!
Jesus H. Christ, FOTUS has named himself chair of the Kennedy Center and says that its "art and culture" "must reflect" whatever he chooses.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Trump Takes Over the Kennedy Center
The president intends to replace members of the institution’s board as he adopts a more aggressive approach toward the arts.
www.theatlantic.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Jesus H. Christ, FOTUS has named himself chair of the Kennedy Center and says that its "art and culture" "must reflect" whatever he chooses.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
But an hour later I noticed Instagram wasn't actually showing the video to my followers.
Now it's disappeared completely and isn't even in my archive.
I guess it could be a glitch, but given the content I feel really weird about it. 2/2
Now it's disappeared completely and isn't even in my archive.
I guess it could be a glitch, but given the content I feel really weird about it. 2/2
February 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
But an hour later I noticed Instagram wasn't actually showing the video to my followers.
Now it's disappeared completely and isn't even in my archive.
I guess it could be a glitch, but given the content I feel really weird about it. 2/2
Now it's disappeared completely and isn't even in my archive.
I guess it could be a glitch, but given the content I feel really weird about it. 2/2
I posted a video on Insta stories where a woman was documenting going to a Dept of Edu training in DC and that when they arrived armed men went through their manuals and removed all "dangerous and illegal materials" then took them for shredding... those pages had the word "diversity" in them. 1/2
February 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I posted a video on Insta stories where a woman was documenting going to a Dept of Edu training in DC and that when they arrived armed men went through their manuals and removed all "dangerous and illegal materials" then took them for shredding... those pages had the word "diversity" in them. 1/2
Ya know I never would've thought you could buy control of a major county for just $290 million. I suppose to depends on having a narcissistic puppet to take your check.
February 6, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Ya know I never would've thought you could buy control of a major county for just $290 million. I suppose to depends on having a narcissistic puppet to take your check.
Some good news today:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Some good news today:
This is modern day book burning.
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-std...
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-std...
CDC purges STD and vaccine recommendations after Trump gender order
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
www.cbsnews.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This is modern day book burning.
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-std...
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-std...
I placed my final pre-tax fabric order just before tariffs hit. I've spent $2000 I can't really afford on 330 yards of fabric so I can keep operating my small business.
Thanks current administration for backing me into this corner. #shopsmall #shopsmallyall
Thanks current administration for backing me into this corner. #shopsmall #shopsmallyall
February 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I placed my final pre-tax fabric order just before tariffs hit. I've spent $2000 I can't really afford on 330 yards of fabric so I can keep operating my small business.
Thanks current administration for backing me into this corner. #shopsmall #shopsmallyall
Thanks current administration for backing me into this corner. #shopsmall #shopsmallyall
Get ready to pay more for gas
February 6, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Get ready to pay more for gas
Obviously, a much smaller scale, but still, all the good Christian people in that small TX town were horrified that I would ask God to grant us compassion and acceptance as we left our sheltered community.
January 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Obviously, a much smaller scale, but still, all the good Christian people in that small TX town were horrified that I would ask God to grant us compassion and acceptance as we left our sheltered community.
Sadly, I'm not surprised to see the response to the Bishop.
When I graduated I gave the closing prayer and asked that we go out into the world with accepting and loving hearts, ready to welcome those who thought and believed differently.
And oh boy... they wanted to deny me my diploma for it.
When I graduated I gave the closing prayer and asked that we go out into the world with accepting and loving hearts, ready to welcome those who thought and believed differently.
And oh boy... they wanted to deny me my diploma for it.
January 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Sadly, I'm not surprised to see the response to the Bishop.
When I graduated I gave the closing prayer and asked that we go out into the world with accepting and loving hearts, ready to welcome those who thought and believed differently.
And oh boy... they wanted to deny me my diploma for it.
When I graduated I gave the closing prayer and asked that we go out into the world with accepting and loving hearts, ready to welcome those who thought and believed differently.
And oh boy... they wanted to deny me my diploma for it.
Reposted by Jessica Layman
Genuine question for supporters: if the current president has as much money as he claims, and he's as good of a person as his supporters claim, where are the libraries, the research centers, and the hospitals named after him?
Why doesn't he support any charitable causes in a significant way?
Why doesn't he support any charitable causes in a significant way?
January 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Genuine question for supporters: if the current president has as much money as he claims, and he's as good of a person as his supporters claim, where are the libraries, the research centers, and the hospitals named after him?
Why doesn't he support any charitable causes in a significant way?
Why doesn't he support any charitable causes in a significant way?
Reposted by Jessica Layman
The gospel according to Saint Mariann
January 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The gospel according to Saint Mariann
I'd like to support more trans, indigenous, and minority aritists, authors, and creators. Got recommendations?
(Bonus points for someone who knits brioche stitch and takes commissions.)
(Bonus points for someone who knits brioche stitch and takes commissions.)
January 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I'd like to support more trans, indigenous, and minority aritists, authors, and creators. Got recommendations?
(Bonus points for someone who knits brioche stitch and takes commissions.)
(Bonus points for someone who knits brioche stitch and takes commissions.)
As the next 4 years begin, remember that every time something asinine happens, like renaming a body of water to the "Gulf of America," it is a distraction from something else.
Ignore the shiny object, don't fall for the misdirection, and find out what they're trying to pull focus from.
Ignore the shiny object, don't fall for the misdirection, and find out what they're trying to pull focus from.
January 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
As the next 4 years begin, remember that every time something asinine happens, like renaming a body of water to the "Gulf of America," it is a distraction from something else.
Ignore the shiny object, don't fall for the misdirection, and find out what they're trying to pull focus from.
Ignore the shiny object, don't fall for the misdirection, and find out what they're trying to pull focus from.
Reposted by Jessica Layman
Pay attention to the language they use. It reveals their true intent.
January 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Pay attention to the language they use. It reveals their true intent.
Only Texans know the special level of frustration that is getting your facet to drip at the perfect speed... then forgetting and washing your hands.
January 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Only Texans know the special level of frustration that is getting your facet to drip at the perfect speed... then forgetting and washing your hands.
I'd really like to know why these neo-Nazi anti-gay, anti-trans, hate-filled people wear bandanas and sunglasses when their screaming their garbage at people. Why are you hiding if you're proud of what you're doing?
November 23, 2024 at 1:48 AM
I'd really like to know why these neo-Nazi anti-gay, anti-trans, hate-filled people wear bandanas and sunglasses when their screaming their garbage at people. Why are you hiding if you're proud of what you're doing?