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Laura E
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Out here behind the tree line.

Profile image is from a painting: Moonlight by Ilya Repin 1896.
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soulclaphands.bsky.social
Ugh. Hope you can get some rest and feel better soon.
December 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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thrasherxy.bsky.social
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
Black text on a yellow background - This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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chaswriter.bsky.social
Victoria Chang -
Passing | Victoria Chang Someone said, at first we want romance, then for life to be bearable, at last, understandable. I am frightened, now that the trees look like question marks, how the moon makes strange noises but it’s daytime. Bells have begun to notice me.
November 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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kendrawrites.com
This video is one of my absolute favorites. I'm pointing this out not to diminish the cyclists in chicago (who are great) but these are likely learned tactics from each other (which is ALSO good). Sometimes I think some of the cynicism on here is b/c people aren't seeing the positive push backs
October 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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reuters.com
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
soulclaphands.bsky.social
This was so lovely to listen to this morning. Thank you for posting it.
September 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM