Tom Duane
@tkduane.bsky.social
First open queer and first HIV+ NYS Senator (fmr.1999-2012) & first self-identified HIV+ candidate elected in US (NYC Council (1991)Dem. Very left/ progressive. Proud Teacher. And now Podcaster & wait for it—Writer.
Not angry with HRC.Understand & Agree 100%. However as Left,Queer,HIV+,Dem., (&HRC donor & supporter) just don’t like any group treated unfairly or unjustly.
And, I’m likely making add’l contribution this week to HRC!
And, I’m likely making add’l contribution this week to HRC!
May 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Not angry with HRC.Understand & Agree 100%. However as Left,Queer,HIV+,Dem., (&HRC donor & supporter) just don’t like any group treated unfairly or unjustly.
And, I’m likely making add’l contribution this week to HRC!
And, I’m likely making add’l contribution this week to HRC!
Just concerned about Clowns. I am pretty sure that Professional Clowns as a group are among the most diverse and their skill set TRUMPS pathetic MAGA types who tragically are the present day Republicans. They are followers and that requires no skill.
May 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Just concerned about Clowns. I am pretty sure that Professional Clowns as a group are among the most diverse and their skill set TRUMPS pathetic MAGA types who tragically are the present day Republicans. They are followers and that requires no skill.
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Unlike the windbreaker with the same distinctive logo (Thank You Riki & Denise) gifted to me decades ago, my Menace, Resistance and Fighting Spirit — always consistent. It — the jacket must have shrunk LOL!
Unlike the windbreaker with the same distinctive logo (Thank You Riki & Denise) gifted to me decades ago, my Menace, Resistance and Fighting Spirit — always consistent. It — the jacket must have shrunk LOL!
February 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Unlike the windbreaker with the same distinctive logo (Thank You Riki & Denise) gifted to me decades ago, my Menace, Resistance and Fighting Spirit — always consistent. It — the jacket must have shrunk LOL!
Unlike the windbreaker with the same distinctive logo (Thank You Riki & Denise) gifted to me decades ago, my Menace, Resistance and Fighting Spirit — always consistent. It — the jacket must have shrunk LOL!
Proud to wear t-shirt. I have windbreaker with logo gifted to me (Thank You Riki & Denise)
decades ago. My Menace, Spirit and Resistance remains consistent and strong. However, it — the jacket —doesn’t fit anymore LOL!
decades ago. My Menace, Spirit and Resistance remains consistent and strong. However, it — the jacket —doesn’t fit anymore LOL!
February 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Proud to wear t-shirt. I have windbreaker with logo gifted to me (Thank You Riki & Denise)
decades ago. My Menace, Spirit and Resistance remains consistent and strong. However, it — the jacket —doesn’t fit anymore LOL!
decades ago. My Menace, Spirit and Resistance remains consistent and strong. However, it — the jacket —doesn’t fit anymore LOL!
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The most Menaces gathered in a single location is a decade!
February 23, 2025 at 5:23 AM
The most Menaces gathered in a single location is a decade!
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I keep coming back to this photo I took yesterday of the Stonewall Inn, and the vow written in neon in the window, which I think we would all do well to live by right now:
“In the name of those who came before me, I pledge to be brave, to be true to myself, and to fight like hell for equality.”
“In the name of those who came before me, I pledge to be brave, to be true to myself, and to fight like hell for equality.”
February 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I keep coming back to this photo I took yesterday of the Stonewall Inn, and the vow written in neon in the window, which I think we would all do well to live by right now:
“In the name of those who came before me, I pledge to be brave, to be true to myself, and to fight like hell for equality.”
“In the name of those who came before me, I pledge to be brave, to be true to myself, and to fight like hell for equality.”
New Yorkers protest after Trump administration scrubs transgender references from Stonewall National Monument’s website
February 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
New Yorkers protest after Trump administration scrubs transgender references from Stonewall National Monument’s website
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Please. No more speeches in the Senate about “freedom” until one Republican has the guts to stand up to Trump’s lies about Ukraine & Putin. Ukraine did not start this horrific war. Russia did. Zelensky isn't a dictator. Putin is. The US must not enter into an alliance with Putin.
February 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Please. No more speeches in the Senate about “freedom” until one Republican has the guts to stand up to Trump’s lies about Ukraine & Putin. Ukraine did not start this horrific war. Russia did. Zelensky isn't a dictator. Putin is. The US must not enter into an alliance with Putin.
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Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
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El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has approved measures that will transfer children to the country’s adult prison system.
Placing children in adult prisons will only worsen their exposure to abuse and undermine their chances of rehabilitation.
Placing children in adult prisons will only worsen their exposure to abuse and undermine their chances of rehabilitation.
El Salvador: Children to Be Moved to Adult Prisons
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has approved measures that will transfer children to the country’s adult prison system, exposing them to a heightened risk of abuse and violating international juven...
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February 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has approved measures that will transfer children to the country’s adult prison system.
Placing children in adult prisons will only worsen their exposure to abuse and undermine their chances of rehabilitation.
Placing children in adult prisons will only worsen their exposure to abuse and undermine their chances of rehabilitation.