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a chaotic collection of the things i love ๐Ÿ’™ (he/him) writer, barista, crocheter, AuDHDer. formerly justpollux

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it's not uncommon for viewers to come and go from your spaces, as it's very much just another factor that happens in life. so appreciate the people who can stop by whenever they can, welcome back others who take time away from your space, & wish nothing but the best for the ones who have moved on. ๐Ÿซถ

26.03.2025 13:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 121 ๐Ÿ” 25 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Judge Blocks Texas A&M Drag Ban: Trump Executive Orders "Cannot Override" First Amendment The Texas A&M Board banned an LGBTQ+ group from holding a drag event on campus. A federal judge has ruled they must be allowed to proceed with the event.

1. Huge! Texas A&M's drag ban is blocked. A&M argued that Trump's recent EO on trans people mandated a drag ban, and also argued that drag is obscene.

A Bush-appointed judge replied that Trump's EOs "cannot override the first amendment," and that drag is art.

Subscribe to support my journalism.

24.03.2025 18:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 2939 ๐Ÿ” 574 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 26 ๐Ÿ“Œ 27
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what the fuck

20.03.2025 12:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can't finish even a magic ring without it snapping!!! I know there's ways but why is it so WEAK

14.03.2025 19:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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tried the Michael's brand of chenille yarn to maybe replace my joann favorite. bad

14.03.2025 19:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

$30 order at a coffee shop and no tip is wild......

12.03.2025 17:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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labeling as graphic media bc I'm holding a snake but this is my new favorite picture of myself

09.03.2025 10:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

bad news gamers

09.03.2025 10:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

big news. might visit a buccees this weekend

07.03.2025 22:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

wow u must have dropped it at a really specific angle

06.03.2025 14:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

kinda feel like I need to get into influencer mode again so I can get my crochet stuff rolling but idk I jump through too many online personalities....... maybe I make another account

04.03.2025 14:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The final vote: 51-45, with 4 people absent.

CLOTURE FAILS, A CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.

Democrats hold firm, not a single dem voted for cloture.

MAJOR victory for everyone who called in today and this week in support of trans people.

04.03.2025 00:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 18997 ๐Ÿ” 5586 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 179 ๐Ÿ“Œ 716

THIS IS SO GOOOOOOD PLEASE WATCH IT

28.02.2025 18:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pretty Pretty Please I Donโ€™t Want to be a Magical Girl (PILOT)
Pretty Pretty Please I Donโ€™t Want to be a Magical Girl (PILOT) YouTube video by Kiana Khansmith

FEBRUARY 28TH 10AM PST!!!!!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf7b...

28.02.2025 05:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 11487 ๐Ÿ” 5422 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 435 ๐Ÿ“Œ 653
The Guardian
US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers | Trump administration
Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applications.
.1 day ago

The New York Times
U.S. government orders visa bans for transgender athletes, targets 2028 Olympics
The United States government has instructed its consular officials across the world to deny visa applications made by transgender athletes...
.48 minutes ago

The Economic Times
US warns transgender athletes of permanent visa bans over birth sex misrepresentation
The US has instructed officials to deny visas to transgender athletes and permanently bar those who misrepresent their birth sex on...
.17 hours ago

VisaGuide.World
US Considers Permanent Visa Bans for Trans Athletes Based on Gender Markers
The US authorities plan to impose permanent visa bans on trans athletes. Earlier this month, US President, Donald Trump, issued an executive...
.9 hours ago

The Guardian US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers | Trump administration Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applications. .1 day ago The New York Times U.S. government orders visa bans for transgender athletes, targets 2028 Olympics The United States government has instructed its consular officials across the world to deny visa applications made by transgender athletes... .48 minutes ago The Economic Times US warns transgender athletes of permanent visa bans over birth sex misrepresentation The US has instructed officials to deny visas to transgender athletes and permanently bar those who misrepresent their birth sex on... .17 hours ago VisaGuide.World US Considers Permanent Visa Bans for Trans Athletes Based on Gender Markers The US authorities plan to impose permanent visa bans on trans athletes. Earlier this month, US President, Donald Trump, issued an executive... .9 hours ago

The reporting on the trans travel visa ban is criminal.

It does NOT only affect transgender athletes.

The cables CLEARLY say it affects all trans people. They can reject visas on point 6 of anyone who is requesting a visa that does not match their assigned sex at birth.

26.02.2025 22:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 4030 ๐Ÿ” 1328 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 53 ๐Ÿ“Œ 50
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The Capitol Police arrested a group of peaceful protesters who demonstrated today in the Cannon House Office Building against the Trumpโ€™s decision to freeze foreign aid and lay off thousands of USAID workers. The president has made his message clear: disagree with them, and they will come after you.

26.02.2025 19:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 7875 ๐Ÿ” 1943 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 265 ๐Ÿ“Œ 126

And this is why it's so important to support independent journalism.

Institutional journalism has become a plaything for the rich.

Independent journalists are breaking the biggest news every day, beholden to nobody but their readers.

26.02.2025 17:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 1761 ๐Ÿ” 315 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15 ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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PILOT ANIMATIC THIS WEEK!!!! ๐ŸŒŸ

25.02.2025 05:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 12307 ๐Ÿ” 2653 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 227 ๐Ÿ“Œ 163

I want someone who loves me as much as you love your wife

25.02.2025 00:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

be less afraid to create clumsy comics. awkward tangents. amateur lettering. weird sequentials and pacing. You Can Just Make it. you dont need to be trapped in a cycle of perfectionism and imposter syndrome when you could have a finished work instead. print that thing out and staple it!!!

16.06.2024 06:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 5228 ๐Ÿ” 2222 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 47 ๐Ÿ“Œ 120

I don't think I've had a cold since 2018-ish and I've completely forgotten how miserable it is. especially since I can't take cold and flu medicine ๐Ÿฅฒ

21.02.2025 07:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

night 3 of barely sleeping with this cold and im so tired. this sucks

21.02.2025 07:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

discovered sleeping on the couch when you're sick actually has a purpose other than it being comforting. also discovered it makes you sleep like trash but at least I'm not coughing

19.02.2025 10:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OKAY PHEW

19.02.2025 01:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

that's paint, right? right??

19.02.2025 00:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Big news, guys! The RWBY Vol. 9 Soundtrack has officially returned to streaming platforms! We couldnโ€™t be happier to share this update. Go stream it now! ๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒน

18.02.2025 19:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 206 ๐Ÿ” 68 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

oh god, stomach ulcers are the worst. sending the vibes so you have a speedy recovery!!

17.02.2025 22:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŽตgood god๐ŸŽต

17.02.2025 20:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
KNOW YOUR
RIGHTS
IN CASE OF ICE:
CONOCE TUS DERECHOS
EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN CASE OF ICE: CONOCE TUS DERECHOS EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR.
ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge.
Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door.
NO ABRAS TU PUERTA.
ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizรกndola debajo de la puerta.

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR. ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge. Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door. NO ABRAS TU PUERTA. ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizรกndola debajo de la puerta.

ASK THEM
TO LEAVE.
If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission.
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PรDALES QUE SE VAYAN.
Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pรญdeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a รกreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.

ASK THEM TO LEAVE. If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission. 2 PรDALES QUE SE VAYAN. Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pรญdeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a รกreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.

REMAIN SILENT.
You have the right to remain silent.
If the agents ask you questions, tell them,
"I wish to remain silent."
PERMANECE EN SILENCIO.
Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio.
Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles:
"Deseo permanecer en silencio".

REMAIN SILENT. You have the right to remain silent. If the agents ask you questions, tell them, "I wish to remain silent." PERMANECE EN SILENCIO. Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio. Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles: "Deseo permanecer en silencio".

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.

EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.

Hereโ€™s our shareable guide โฌ‡๏ธ: (pt. 1/2)

14.02.2025 23:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 115198 ๐Ÿ” 34081 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1820 ๐Ÿ“Œ 983
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 13, 2025

 

CONTACT

Gillian Branstetter, gbranstetter@aclu.org

Tom Warnke, twarnke@lambdalegal.org

 

BALTIMORE โ€“ In a victory for transgender youth, their families, and their medical providers, a federal district court today issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of a Trump administration executive order attempting to shut down access nationwide to gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under 19. The decision by Judge Brendan Hurson was issued from the bench with a written order to come soon.

 

The nationwide restraining order prohibits federal agencies from conditioning or withholding federal funding based on the fact that a healthcare entity or health professional provides gender-affirming medical care to a patient under nineteen.

 

โ€œGood and decent parents of transgender kids should never be in the frightening position of having their childโ€™s prescribed, medically necessary care canceled at the whim and threat of a politician. But thatโ€™s exactly what President Trumpโ€™s executive order did to PFLAG families with trans youth and young adults nationwide,โ€ said Brian K. Bond (he/him), Chief Executive Officer of PFLAG National. โ€œTodayโ€™s decision rights a grievous wrong to our nation's families and children, and PFLAG families will be vigilant to ensure our transgender loved ones receive the healthcare they needโ€”as this legal ruling demands.โ€

 

โ€œForcing providers to withhold medically-necessary, evidence-based care not only threatens patient health and well-being, but also undermines the integrity of our healthcare system in its entirety,โ€ said Alex Sheldon (they/them), GLMA executive director. โ€œToday's intervention by the court underscores the cruelty and recklessness that is embedded in this order and affirms our commitment to resist the administrationโ€™s extremist agenda that targets trans and non-binary young people and privileges political ideology over medical expertise. We are hopeful thatโ€ฆ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2025 CONTACT Gillian Branstetter, gbranstetter@aclu.org Tom Warnke, twarnke@lambdalegal.org BALTIMORE โ€“ In a victory for transgender youth, their families, and their medical providers, a federal district court today issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of a Trump administration executive order attempting to shut down access nationwide to gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under 19. The decision by Judge Brendan Hurson was issued from the bench with a written order to come soon. The nationwide restraining order prohibits federal agencies from conditioning or withholding federal funding based on the fact that a healthcare entity or health professional provides gender-affirming medical care to a patient under nineteen. โ€œGood and decent parents of transgender kids should never be in the frightening position of having their childโ€™s prescribed, medically necessary care canceled at the whim and threat of a politician. But thatโ€™s exactly what President Trumpโ€™s executive order did to PFLAG families with trans youth and young adults nationwide,โ€ said Brian K. Bond (he/him), Chief Executive Officer of PFLAG National. โ€œTodayโ€™s decision rights a grievous wrong to our nation's families and children, and PFLAG families will be vigilant to ensure our transgender loved ones receive the healthcare they needโ€”as this legal ruling demands.โ€ โ€œForcing providers to withhold medically-necessary, evidence-based care not only threatens patient health and well-being, but also undermines the integrity of our healthcare system in its entirety,โ€ said Alex Sheldon (they/them), GLMA executive director. โ€œToday's intervention by the court underscores the cruelty and recklessness that is embedded in this order and affirms our commitment to resist the administrationโ€™s extremist agenda that targets trans and non-binary young people and privileges political ideology over medical expertise. We are hopeful thatโ€ฆ

In the first week after the order was signed, some hospitals across the country โ€” in Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington, Colorado, and Virginia at least โ€” abruptly halted medical care for transgender people under age 19, canceling appointments and turning away patients, including some who had been receiving this care for most of their life. This prompted protests of support for transgender youth and in opposition to the order nationwide.

 

On Feb. 4, a lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Lambda Legal, the ACLU of Maryland, and law firms Jenner & Block and Hogan Lovells on behalf of transgender young adults and adolescents and their families whose health care has been disrupted by President Trumpโ€™s order. Also joining the case as plaintiffs are PFLAG National, the nationโ€™s largest organization supporting LGBTQ+ people and their families, with over 550,000 members and supporters and nearly 350 chapters across the country; and GLMA, the countryโ€™s largest organization of LGBTQ and allied health professionals.

 

"Across the country, this unlawful order from the president has sown fear among transgender youth and confusion among their providers,โ€ said Joshua Block, senior staff attorney for the ACLUโ€™s LGBTQ & HIV Project. โ€œBut todayโ€™s decision should restore both their access to healthcare and protections under the Constitution. Providers whoโ€™ve suspended healthcare for their transgender patients should be left with no doubt that they can lift those suspensions and continue to provide healthcare and act in their best medical judgment without risking their funding or worse.

 

โ€œThe presidentโ€™s orders sought to take away from transgender young people the very care that they, their families, and their medical providers all agree is best for them โ€“ medical care that is evidence-based and well-established. But these decisions are for patients, their families, and their doctors to make, not for politicians or Washington bureaucrats,โ€ said Omar Gonzaleโ€ฆ

In the first week after the order was signed, some hospitals across the country โ€” in Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington, Colorado, and Virginia at least โ€” abruptly halted medical care for transgender people under age 19, canceling appointments and turning away patients, including some who had been receiving this care for most of their life. This prompted protests of support for transgender youth and in opposition to the order nationwide. On Feb. 4, a lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Lambda Legal, the ACLU of Maryland, and law firms Jenner & Block and Hogan Lovells on behalf of transgender young adults and adolescents and their families whose health care has been disrupted by President Trumpโ€™s order. Also joining the case as plaintiffs are PFLAG National, the nationโ€™s largest organization supporting LGBTQ+ people and their families, with over 550,000 members and supporters and nearly 350 chapters across the country; and GLMA, the countryโ€™s largest organization of LGBTQ and allied health professionals. "Across the country, this unlawful order from the president has sown fear among transgender youth and confusion among their providers,โ€ said Joshua Block, senior staff attorney for the ACLUโ€™s LGBTQ & HIV Project. โ€œBut todayโ€™s decision should restore both their access to healthcare and protections under the Constitution. Providers whoโ€™ve suspended healthcare for their transgender patients should be left with no doubt that they can lift those suspensions and continue to provide healthcare and act in their best medical judgment without risking their funding or worse. โ€œThe presidentโ€™s orders sought to take away from transgender young people the very care that they, their families, and their medical providers all agree is best for them โ€“ medical care that is evidence-based and well-established. But these decisions are for patients, their families, and their doctors to make, not for politicians or Washington bureaucrats,โ€ said Omar Gonzaleโ€ฆ

Incredible news!

The Trump administration's under 19 trans care ban has been BLOCKED in federal court via a bench temporary restraining order.

The administration CANNOT withhold funds from hospitals providing trans youth care.

ACLU statement here:

13.02.2025 21:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 8823 ๐Ÿ” 2581 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 65 ๐Ÿ“Œ 103