Tal
@talof2cities.bsky.social
Change maker. Photograph taker. Sewist. Knitter. Cook.
Proudly queer and non-binary.
They/them.
Proudly queer and non-binary.
They/them.
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We feed you.
They hunt us.
They hunt us.
June 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
We feed you.
They hunt us.
They hunt us.
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My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"?
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
www.scientificamerican.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"?
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
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Love this read from @lflegal.bsky.social on the accessibility implications of the hacked pedestrian signals on the Peninsula; there's an interesting larger convo to have about when activist actions conflict with access rights and needs.
Hacking Accessible Pedestrian Signals is Not a Joke: It's a Civil Rights Violation
On April 12, 2025 the top story on the Palo Alto (California) online news site was "Silicon Valley Crosswalk Buttons Apparently Hacked to Imitate Musk, Zuckerberg Voices" It told the story, covered b...
www.lflegal.com
April 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Love this read from @lflegal.bsky.social on the accessibility implications of the hacked pedestrian signals on the Peninsula; there's an interesting larger convo to have about when activist actions conflict with access rights and needs.
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Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
March 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
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For Oakland. For something bigger.
We're back home, but this time, for the first time ever at the Oakland Coliseum.
Join us for our 2025 @USLChampionship Home Opener this upcoming Saturday, March 22 at 7 PM PT.
Get Tickets: bit.ly/25singlegameticketsbsky
#OaklandFirstAlways
We're back home, but this time, for the first time ever at the Oakland Coliseum.
Join us for our 2025 @USLChampionship Home Opener this upcoming Saturday, March 22 at 7 PM PT.
Get Tickets: bit.ly/25singlegameticketsbsky
#OaklandFirstAlways
March 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
For Oakland. For something bigger.
We're back home, but this time, for the first time ever at the Oakland Coliseum.
Join us for our 2025 @USLChampionship Home Opener this upcoming Saturday, March 22 at 7 PM PT.
Get Tickets: bit.ly/25singlegameticketsbsky
#OaklandFirstAlways
We're back home, but this time, for the first time ever at the Oakland Coliseum.
Join us for our 2025 @USLChampionship Home Opener this upcoming Saturday, March 22 at 7 PM PT.
Get Tickets: bit.ly/25singlegameticketsbsky
#OaklandFirstAlways
My favorite rule.
We can upload 3 minute videos now.
YOU KNOW THE RULE
YOU KNOW THE RULE
March 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
My favorite rule.
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Join us when we dig into decision making, communicating and leading during Polycrisis
adawaygroup.com/navigatingpo...
adawaygroup.com/navigatingpo...
March 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us when we dig into decision making, communicating and leading during Polycrisis
adawaygroup.com/navigatingpo...
adawaygroup.com/navigatingpo...
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The biggest reason why I dislike the idea of respectability in dress is because it conflates the *appearance* of virtue with *actual* virtue. Wearing a suit doesn't make you respectful, intelligent, or capable, just as wearing a leather jacket doesn't make you rugged.
March 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The biggest reason why I dislike the idea of respectability in dress is because it conflates the *appearance* of virtue with *actual* virtue. Wearing a suit doesn't make you respectful, intelligent, or capable, just as wearing a leather jacket doesn't make you rugged.
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Trump and Vance act as if the problem is that Ukraine is resisting an ongoing Russian invasion. The problem is the ongoing Russian invasion. If they want to use American power to stop the war, apply it to the aggressor. Abusing the victim is not going to end a war of aggression.
February 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Trump and Vance act as if the problem is that Ukraine is resisting an ongoing Russian invasion. The problem is the ongoing Russian invasion. If they want to use American power to stop the war, apply it to the aggressor. Abusing the victim is not going to end a war of aggression.
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Given that the Trump people did nothing to induce Russia to end the war, it’s fair to conclude that the whole idea of pursuing peace was just a pretext to renew relations with Russia.
February 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Given that the Trump people did nothing to induce Russia to end the war, it’s fair to conclude that the whole idea of pursuing peace was just a pretext to renew relations with Russia.
It’s Desiree’s work I turn to first when thinking about how to lead through uncertain times. Stoked she is offering this free training.
Polycrises are going to become increasingly commonplace in our lives so the real question is: How do we gain the skills and capabilities within our organization to survive and lead through the waves of uncertainty
Now more than ever, leadership matters.
Registration link in the comments
Now more than ever, leadership matters.
Registration link in the comments
February 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It’s Desiree’s work I turn to first when thinking about how to lead through uncertain times. Stoked she is offering this free training.
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The logic of the coup that is going on now. And how to resist it.
snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
snyder.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The logic of the coup that is going on now. And how to resist it.
snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
Double migraine week. Sherlock is staying close to me, like the best friend she is.
January 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Double migraine week. Sherlock is staying close to me, like the best friend she is.
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A primer on Ukraine for every American, written 2 weeks before Russia's full-scale invasion:
"Putin is not only betting that the West doesn’t care about Ukraine. He is also betting that the West doesn’t know Ukraine. Our ignorance feeds his aggression." www.politico.com/news/magazin...
"Putin is not only betting that the West doesn’t care about Ukraine. He is also betting that the West doesn’t know Ukraine. Our ignorance feeds his aggression." www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Opinion | How the West Gets Ukraine Wrong — and Helps Putin As a Result
The extraordinary history and culture of the largest country within Europe needs to be taken more seriously in the Kremlin and everywhere else, too.
www.politico.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A primer on Ukraine for every American, written 2 weeks before Russia's full-scale invasion:
"Putin is not only betting that the West doesn’t care about Ukraine. He is also betting that the West doesn’t know Ukraine. Our ignorance feeds his aggression." www.politico.com/news/magazin...
"Putin is not only betting that the West doesn’t care about Ukraine. He is also betting that the West doesn’t know Ukraine. Our ignorance feeds his aggression." www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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"Remind yourself constantly that no one gave you your identity, truth, or power, and no one can take them away without your permission." ⤵️
Dear Trans Kids, You Don't Need the Government's Permission to Exist
Activist and journalist Raquel Willis offers crucial advice to trans and nonbinary youth.
www.teenvogue.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"Remind yourself constantly that no one gave you your identity, truth, or power, and no one can take them away without your permission." ⤵️
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Please understand something.
The Trump administration knows if courts enforce the law this anti-trans executive order is dead on arrival.
They want you to obey in advance, which will make courts less likely to enforce the law.
The Trump administration knows if courts enforce the law this anti-trans executive order is dead on arrival.
They want you to obey in advance, which will make courts less likely to enforce the law.
January 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Please understand something.
The Trump administration knows if courts enforce the law this anti-trans executive order is dead on arrival.
They want you to obey in advance, which will make courts less likely to enforce the law.
The Trump administration knows if courts enforce the law this anti-trans executive order is dead on arrival.
They want you to obey in advance, which will make courts less likely to enforce the law.
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Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
January 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
I love my non-binary and trans family.
January 29, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I love my non-binary and trans family.
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⚡️Ukraine calls for FIFA apology over map of Crimea.
Ukraine has criticized FIFA for an "unacceptable error" after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw appeared to exclude Crimea from the country's territory.
Ukraine has criticized FIFA for an "unacceptable error" after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw appeared to exclude Crimea from the country's territory.
Ukraine calls for FIFA apology over map of Crimea
Ukraine has criticized FIFA for an "unacceptable error" after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw appeared to exclude Crimea from the country's territory.
kyivindependent.com
December 15, 2024 at 2:01 AM
⚡️Ukraine calls for FIFA apology over map of Crimea.
Ukraine has criticized FIFA for an "unacceptable error" after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw appeared to exclude Crimea from the country's territory.
Ukraine has criticized FIFA for an "unacceptable error" after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw appeared to exclude Crimea from the country's territory.
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