Siwen Shan 山斯文
@vgsshansiwen.bsky.social
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🏳️🌈 They/them 🏳️⚧️
山斯文 "Gentle Voice of the Mountain"
Queer Chinese-American storyteller.
Founder of 《桂山畫室》, Osmanthus Mountain Studio. As Green as can be 💚
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https://beacons.ai/vgs_shansiwen
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https://verdantginkgostudio.substack.com//
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🏳️🌈 They/them 🏳️⚧️
山斯文 "Gentle Voice of the Mountain"
Queer Chinese-American storyteller.
Founder of 《桂山畫室》, Osmanthus Mountain Studio. As Green as can be 💚
🇭🇰🇨🇳
https://beacons.ai/vgs_shansiwen
🌱🌳🍃
https://verdantginkgostudio.substack.com//
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Verdant Ginkgo Studio AND a new poem after nearly two years are both now live! Take a read when you can, and hope you find some meaning in it 🙏💚
(PS: see below for the new artwork that got released in tandem with this rebrand!)
open.substack.com/pub/verdantg...
(PS: see below for the new artwork that got released in tandem with this rebrand!)
open.substack.com/pub/verdantg...
Winds of Transformation
And a welcome to the new literary blog, Verdant Ginkgo Studio
open.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Verdant Ginkgo Studio AND a new poem after nearly two years are both now live! Take a read when you can, and hope you find some meaning in it 🙏💚
(PS: see below for the new artwork that got released in tandem with this rebrand!)
open.substack.com/pub/verdantg...
(PS: see below for the new artwork that got released in tandem with this rebrand!)
open.substack.com/pub/verdantg...
New poem and pair of artwork coming out tommorrow, along with an official rebrand launch. Stay tuned 🙏 💚
a man is standing under a tree with yellow leaves on a cliff .
ALT: a man is standing under a tree with yellow leaves on a cliff .
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February 17, 2026 at 12:06 AM
New poem and pair of artwork coming out tommorrow, along with an official rebrand launch. Stay tuned 🙏 💚
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It's disheartening how little community care and safety is discussed in the Trans community on social media. There are always calls to be loud and defiant, not even loud and proud, but never discussion of safety until the unthinkable happens to someone, yet again.
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 AM
It's disheartening how little community care and safety is discussed in the Trans community on social media. There are always calls to be loud and defiant, not even loud and proud, but never discussion of safety until the unthinkable happens to someone, yet again.
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Abolish ICE.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
February 2, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Abolish ICE.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
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Heads up for anyone planning to move to Upscrolled, there are reports of Trans women in particular being banned there en masse. I won't be over there at all.
January 31, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Heads up for anyone planning to move to Upscrolled, there are reports of Trans women in particular being banned there en masse. I won't be over there at all.
Hi everyone! Currently going through some changes... More will be teased/ released as time goes on.
Because of such, and with 小红书, RedNote's, "1 username change for life" rule, I'll create a new RedNote account once the change is official.
Stay tuned!
山斯文 💚🌱
Because of such, and with 小红书, RedNote's, "1 username change for life" rule, I'll create a new RedNote account once the change is official.
Stay tuned!
山斯文 💚🌱
January 31, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Hi everyone! Currently going through some changes... More will be teased/ released as time goes on.
Because of such, and with 小红书, RedNote's, "1 username change for life" rule, I'll create a new RedNote account once the change is official.
Stay tuned!
山斯文 💚🌱
Because of such, and with 小红书, RedNote's, "1 username change for life" rule, I'll create a new RedNote account once the change is official.
Stay tuned!
山斯文 💚🌱
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Seems like a good video for his trial
January 29, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Seems like a good video for his trial
Thinking about making an Upscrolled account... They're partnered with a few 🍉-owned companies too 🤔👀
January 29, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Thinking about making an Upscrolled account... They're partnered with a few 🍉-owned companies too 🤔👀
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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This isn't about "training issues." The murderer who executed Renee Good has been with ICE for 10 years, and according to DHS, the murderer who executed Alex Pretti has been there for 8 years.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 PM
This isn't about "training issues." The murderer who executed Renee Good has been with ICE for 10 years, and according to DHS, the murderer who executed Alex Pretti has been there for 8 years.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
ANOTHER change is coming… 🫢🌱
a white background with yellow leaves falling on it
Alt: a white background with yellow ginkgo leaves drifting by and through
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:28 PM
ANOTHER change is coming… 🫢🌱
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I'll do a Tarot thread over here, too! Reply and I'll DM you a 1 card reading. Tips super appreciated. Longer readings are available, too, so DM me for prices, services, and to book yours!
January 20, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I'll do a Tarot thread over here, too! Reply and I'll DM you a 1 card reading. Tips super appreciated. Longer readings are available, too, so DM me for prices, services, and to book yours!
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Every second the murderer is not arrested is another second for feds to hide him in a place that would create a jurisdictional fight. He's on video killing a person. You have to arrest this guy an hour ago, but you might still have time now.
January 7, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Every second the murderer is not arrested is another second for feds to hide him in a place that would create a jurisdictional fight. He's on video killing a person. You have to arrest this guy an hour ago, but you might still have time now.
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Google the video & see for yourself.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Google the video & see for yourself.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
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“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
October 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
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The campaign against “antifa” is about establishing a beachhead for further attacks on speech and assembly rights. We see that today in the effort to preemptively label No Kings protesters as “terrorists.”
October 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The campaign against “antifa” is about establishing a beachhead for further attacks on speech and assembly rights. We see that today in the effort to preemptively label No Kings protesters as “terrorists.”
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My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
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Meet Uni’s new coworker! :3
August 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Meet Uni’s new coworker! :3
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The woman petitioning SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality in the name of the sanctity of marriage is on her fourth husband.
August 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The woman petitioning SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality in the name of the sanctity of marriage is on her fourth husband.
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The President cannot commandeer any local law enforcement.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
August 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The President cannot commandeer any local law enforcement.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Stop telling Trans people that we are overreacting. Everything we've said was going to happen under Trump 2.0 has happened so far. We're not even 7 full months into his term. Things will get worse if you don't collectively do something NOW.
July 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Stop telling Trans people that we are overreacting. Everything we've said was going to happen under Trump 2.0 has happened so far. We're not even 7 full months into his term. Things will get worse if you don't collectively do something NOW.
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It will never be comprehensible or forgivable that the man who incited a deadly insurrection and attack on our Capitol was able to run again and retake the levers of power.
July 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It will never be comprehensible or forgivable that the man who incited a deadly insurrection and attack on our Capitol was able to run again and retake the levers of power.