thatotherjen.bsky.social
@thatotherjen.bsky.social
When I grow up I want to eat candy for breakfast
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Just because someone isn’t deemed a functional or contributing member to society, doesn’t make them any less valuable as a human being. Someone’s worth isn’t measured by their ability to pay taxes.
April 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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March 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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There's a transmasculine version of this. If someone assigned female can become a man, it means there's nothing so special or powerful about men.

Each of us has the biological truth of equality between the sexes within us, as demonstrated by the ability of some to pass from one to the other.
February 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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As governor of Illinois, I’ve made it my mission to make our state the best to call home including for our LGBTQ+ community.

No matter who you are or who you love, everyone deserves dignity and equality.

Hate has no home here.
February 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
February 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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February 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Where the hell is Lin-Manuel Miranda? Why isn’t he, in full costume, outside the Treasury Department, right now, RAPPING?!
February 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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We're suing President Trump to protect gender-affirming care access for trans people nationwide.

President Trump, see you in court.
February 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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One of the first things Hitler did was destroy and burn trans research at the Institute of Sexology.

Trump has spent the past couple weeks systematically attempting to erase any trans related information that he has power over.

Just for context, you know.
February 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Happy #caturday from my daddy-longlegs
February 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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This is Bella. She's a world-class jewel thief. Has just pulled off the most incredible heist, and she's smirking because no one suspects a thing. 13/10 #SeniorPupSaturday
February 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A spot of beauty #flowerfriday #gardening
February 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.

Opportunities are everywhere.

Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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"but what can I do I don't have the skills to undermine a fascist regime" — if you are a bluesky user YES YOU CAN
January 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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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.
January 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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The legal actions are pouring in one after another.
Deep breath people.
Breathe.
There's good people out there suing the Bastad as fast as they can.

The various actions have to be analyzed to determine standing It takes a few days so hang on.
Buckle up.
The brakes are going to hit hard.
January 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Oh this is good, good news. Also, if you're still using Amazon and not Bookshop -- I mean, c'mon, use Bookshop when you can, please and thank you. (Or, obviously, the library.)
January 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Aristotle gives a measure of hope:
“remember oligarchies often appear strongest just before they begin to crack. Their very efforts to maintain absolute control frequently generate the conditions for their own transformation.”
laughingsquid.com/aristotle-pr...
How Aristotle Predicted the Rise of Oligarchy And a Blueprint for Its Self-Imposed Demise
Legendary Lore explained how Aristotle predicted that democratic systems would slowly lead to the wealthy in the highest levels of government.
laughingsquid.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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January 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Throwback to a lovely visitor in my wildflower garden. Find a moment of beauty in the world today and take care of your heart #flowerfriday
January 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
As a Mississippi transplant to the Chicago area, stories of de facto segregation hit me hard. The first step to doing better is to listen to each other: blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/22/s...
Some Chicagoans Are Afraid To Go To The South And West Sides. In 'Don't Go' Book, Authors Examine Why
In “Don’t Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It,” Englewood artist Tonika Lewis Johnson and professor Maria Krysan explore how telling someone not to go to a neighborhood can harm a communi...
blockclubchicago.org
January 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Somebody somewhere
Needs flowers today

One of my very early photos in the park. Pretty sure this was using the first digital pocket camera I owned, Coolpix, might have been 2004 or so.
January 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I want my BlueSky feed to give me joy, and for that I need fun people to follow. I want #archaeologists, #comedians, #booktok, #witchtok, #cuteanimals, any and all people who put positive thoughts and words into the universe. Please drop your suggestions below ❤️
January 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Remember – it’s okay to not be okay.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out – help is available. Call or text 988 or visit FindHelpNowKy.org.
Find Help Now - KY
Use this website to find a substance abuse disorder treatment facility that is taking new clients right now. We work with hundreds of facilities across these states to bring you up-to-date and accurat...
FindHelpNowKy.org
January 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Trump’s proposal to strip birthright citizenship from those born in this nation is unconstitutional.

In Illinois, we follow the law.

This is only the start of attempts to undermine the rule of law, and Illinoisans can count on me to stand against unconstitutional actions.
January 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM