Besides being a side, I'm just an average man with an average life. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ Linktr.ee/ChromedOutCortex
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Look at this graph. The share of national income going to the richest 10 percent was lowest (and share to lower 90 percent highest) when union membership was at its highest. As unions have weakened, inequality has widened. This is why we must build back union power.
Irredeemable behavior. ๐ก
I don't drink, but I have Maple flavored coffee ready to go! ๐
Post a video of yourself with todayโs newspaper saying this
On redistricting, a few more thoughts: 1. Move local elections like mayor to federal election dates. Get all the urban voter turn out you can. 2. We have open primaries, so run a popular candidate in the GOP primary. Make folks work hard, particularly w/lots of new city voters.
"Nobody wants to be a cop [in DC]. They were abused. They were spit on." "When you when you say they were abused and spit on, I'm assuming you're talking about January 6th, correct?" "All you guys want to do was bring up J6 about the answer to everything."
"The lunatics are running the asylum."
STD of Camelot: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
Great song... but sad. If you've ever gone through a breakup, keep tissues handy. #gaymusic #gay #bl youtu.be/FcBVIWfy9xU
I'm in Canada, so I don't get as much US news, but it seems like most Democrats are sitting on their hands. I'd be using SM to the max at this point to get to their voter base, AND those that are still "flaky." Fact check EVERYTHING the Republicans spout. At this point, it's a war of words.
Tomorrow is nation-wide, White Supremacist 'March for Australia Day.' In response, there are anti-fascist, anti-racist protests planned in every state & territory capital city. For the meet point and start time of one near you, see this thread. (Melbourne, note; we've got 2. I hope they merge.)
WTF?!
Haven't played Mario in ages... but then, the last machine I bought for my (now adult) kids was a Nintendo. LOL! Maybe it's time to dust it off. ๐คฃ
Good Lord! This can't be happening? Can it? This is 2025. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Pay attention. Your familyโs safety is on the line.
The problem is, when this catches up, it will cause a "crash. " Like stealing from Peter to pay Paul aka pyramid scheme. Never goes well.
I LOVE KPDH... here is a metal version of Your Idol. Amazing!!! Goth or techno version?!?! #kpop #kpdh #metal youtu.be/IJEEsqLkB6o
I'm Canadian... and seeing all this happen in real time is anxiety inducing. I hope America can make it past this, somehow.
New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.
THOU SHALT STOP WORSHIPPING GUNS!!!
Thou shalt not listen to a damn thing that RFK Jr. says.
DOH! Thanks... I'll fix it. ๐
70 years ago, on this date, Emmett Till was kidnapped and brutally murdered by white men. His family, including his cousin who was with him at the time, is repeating the train ride he took from Chicago to Mississippi in 1955 to mark the anniversary
This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends weโve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.
#Alberta (Canada) shows its true colors. They do not care for #trans youth or to keep them safe. New Alberta school year comes with controversial new gender policies in classrooms. share.google/vHUYOxFIheLe... ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
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Absofuckinglutely cute short #gay movie! And it's 10 years old?! You have to watch this. Dirty Paws, by Karina Farek vimeo.com/127551931
NGL, brought back memories.
Started watching another #kdrama - Jun and Jun - so incredibly cute! Love the chemistry between the two lead actors. Love the innuendo (and tension) between Jun, the Director and Jun, the intern who is clearly uncomfortable. #boylove #bl #lgbtq #gay #gaydrama
Orlando community members continue to show up for each other, in grief, outrage, and love. The state has never proved that there is a safety issue with a rainbow crosswalk which has been in place for eight years. www.newsweek.com/florida-loca...
Heโs also mimicking his policies on trans and homeless people
In the second part of GLAADโs Q& A with Dothan, Alabama, meteorologist @bryanbontv.bsky.social, Bryan turns the camera on his own story as a person with autism who is also LGBTQ, who also shows up on the air every day as his full authentic self. glaad.org/forecast-for...
Read "In My Mind" at GayAuthors.org gayauthors.org/author/chrom..., I've written a song for the story, and just posted to YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_oN... #gaymusic #lgbtq #InMyMind #OriginalSong #Grief #MentalHealth #QueerStory #LGBTQ #IndiePop #Healing #Loss #writing #writingcommunity
The Lincoln Project ๐ #cdnpoli This isnโt the art of the deal, this is being Putinโs bitch.
You could call the "summit" a success in the sense that two dangerous and criminal authoritarians, despised by much of the free world, helped legitimize their power to followers simply by meeting and flattering each other. A modern echo of Hitler and Mussolini. #cdnpoli #CanadaStrong
Notice they donโt deny it. Corruption and grift at every turn. #cdnpoli
A statement issued by the countries says the Israeli PMโs remarks constitutes a direct threat to Arab national security.
NEW: Throughout his two terms, Trump and the DOJ have targeted dozens of political adversaries with charges or investigations. Though these efforts have so far amounted to nothing, the name-and-shame game could reap dangerous consequences. By: @jimsaksa.com www.democracydocket.com/analysis/all...
Trump campaigned on helping American workers through his immigration policies. Now that he's revoked work authorization for thousands of immigrants, those left behind are feeling taxed by their absence.
Yes, Yes and YES.
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Letโs Not Ever Forget To Remind America ๐บ๐ธ Of This! ๐๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐๐พ
check out the smirk on Putin's face in the latter part of this clip. He's loving this.
How about that? A victory for people who actually read.
Blumenthal: "My stomach turned when I heard the president of the United States characterize Vladimir Putin as his fabulously good friend. Vladimir Putin is a war criminal."
I was very moved by my conversation with @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social...
I'm gonna cry! Hae-Bom tells Tae-Seong he loves him! โค๏ธ ๐ฅฒ
Eeeeeeee! They kissed! ๐ฅฐ๐ Watching #BLDrama Cherry Blossoms After Winter. Ok. So I'm a sucker for a good love story/romance. #kdrama #gay #lgbtq
Calling on my California, WA state, and Oregon friends British Columbia Canada is looking for skilled nurses to fill vacancies! If you or someone you know is trained as a nurse go check out BCHealthcareers.ca for details! www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...
Conservatives are good with money. Sure they are. #FordFailedOntario #onpoli opencouncil.ca/wind-farms-c...
Standing with you, PM Carney. Fair trade matters more than rushed deals. Canada deserves respectโnot 35% tariffs. #๐จ๐ฆ #TradeJustice #OneCanadianEconomy #cdnpoli
My statement on Canada-U.S. trade:
Canadian news using anโฆ. interesting picture of Trump to announce the new tariffs.
So that whole eating dogs thing is over?
New in PN: Why Epstein has Trump crashing out "At this point, Trump might as well release all the files. They canโt do any more damage than he does himself whenever he opens his mouth on the subject."
Western countries speak of a future Palestinian state as Gazaโs present crisis worsens
They are all in the same club. Remember, they are not just the Epstein files. They are the Trump-Epstein files. So keep on posting it and don't stop.
Scott Soucek was arrested on July 24. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
BREAKING: Trump supporter Scott Soucek who says he voted for Trump to fight child predators, is arrested on charges of being a child predator.
The demented psychopath is up.
Bobbie was a pioneering disability rights activist and trans woman who, in the 1970s, drove cross-country in her wheelchair-accessible van to fight for gender-affirming healthcare. Her courage and determination helped pave the way for future generations of disabled trans people. 4/4
Lady Francesca - A bold performer with Drag Syndrome, Lady Francesca brings fearless energy and creativity to the stage. She is redefining drag with unapologetic confidence, proving that beauty, talent, and pride exist in every form. 3/4
Spencer is a motivational speaker and activist who was born with Sacral Agenesis, a condition that led to the amputation of his legs at the age of five. As a queer disabled man, he challenges perceptions and shows what is possible when barriers, both physical and societal, are broken down. 2/4
As Disability Pride Month draws to a close, we celebrate the brilliance, resilience and joy of disabled LGBT+ people who have shaped our community and continue to redefine what Pride means today! We are spotlighting three LGBTQ+ disabled activists with their stories below ๐ 1/4
ANNOUNCING: From Draft to Dream --- #LoreOutLoud returns August 1st ๐ Authors, get ready to dive into the origins, evolution, and worldbuilding behind your WIP's story and characters. ๐โ๏ธ โ๏ธ ๐๐ ๐งต 1/3 #WriterSky #AuthorSky #QueerWriters
Seeing Kamala Harris openly say that the system is broken was so powerful. Just having someone in her position say it so candidly without qualification was beyond powerful.
i told you guys this nonsense was yikes on bikes i told youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
โThe president cut your health care so he could build himself a golden ballroomโ is a pretty easy message to sell
A system that allows a convicted criminal rapist tyrannical traitor to gain full totalitarian control of the U.S. govt without so much as a guardrail in place to protect us from him and his deranged destructive immoral corrupt agenda is a highly flawed and broken system.
I never had 500 followers at the old twitter- I think I was too anxious to post on there. But Iโm finding that #Buesky is different! I feel comfortable here! ๐ To celebrate, here is a painting of Muddy Waters from 2015 :)
This is moving. Kamala Harris feels the pain we feel. Not just from her loss, but from the trauma and abuse our country is living through. What could have beenโฆ
Today is my birthday (turning 29), which is the only time all year that I ask for a repost ๐ฟ I hope you get lost in fantasy worlds as much as I do ๐ฎ
Planning a trip to the #TorontoIslandPark this weekend? The Caribbean Festival is happening so expect that ferries to Centre Island, Hanlanโs Point and Wardโs Island will be busy. ๐ Plan ahead. Tips at: www.toronto.ca/explore-enjo...
Legacy media keep referring to the Epstein cover-up as a โscandal,โ when they should be calling it a crime.
Doom scrolling YouTube and found this... www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrTb... #gay #gaymusic #lgbtq
โ100% of the responsibility for the killing and starving of Gazan civilians is on Israel.โ @mehdihasan.bsky.social went on @podsaveamerica.crooked.com to debate J-Street president Jeremy Ben-Ami on whether the US should continue giving military aid to Israel.
"There is no longer a Democratic Party as such. There is a big financial machine called the Democratic Party." @mehdirhasan.bsky.social speaks with Robert Reich on the Democratโs refusal to endorse Zohran Mamdani and the corporate backing of the Democratic Party. Watch: zeteo.com/p/ridiculous....
This is the film they didn't want you to see, the film that the BBC refused to air. Watch 'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack' NOW at gazadoctors.film. Make sure to subscribe to Zeteo to watch this documentary and support our journalism. zeteo.com/subscribe
We are doing everything we can to buy only Canadian. If we can't find it - we'll do without. We are not going to change, ever.๐ช๐
Time for another story... tackling love, loss and mental health. In My Mind Read it on Patreon (FREE) (www.patreon.com/c/ChromedOut...) or on GayAuthors.org (gayauthors.org/author/chrom...) #lgbtq #writersky #writingcommunity #authorsky #gay #mentalhealth
The world is watching the death march of Gaza. Canada, like the rest of the west is silent. Gaza is where western rhetoric about international law, the rules based order and duty to protect went to die. But the international criminal court is documenting the crimes and the criminals.
It's 1pm, yet I had to read that a few times to get it. LOL!
Blue counties provide 71% of the GDP for the entire USA. Red counties are dying economically. Texas takes $71 billion a year in federal handouts. California provides $83 billion to the federal government. Red counties have been on life support for decades, this is just a death kneel.
โYou think Iโm going to let that fucking criminal take over our country? Not a chance.โ - Charlie Angus, New York Magazine.
Well, of course, this is what they are doing. Anyone who says otherwise is only fooling themselves.
20 Palestinians killed at Gaza aid distribution site, says Israeli-backed aid group
BE GAY, SOLVE CRIME! From queer murder mysteries to gay detectives, supernatural crime agencies and lesbian private investigators, here are 10 LGBTQ+ books about queer detectives solving crime: Read the full blog at: www.proud-geek.co.uk/post/10-quee... #queerbooks #booksky
Let's have an itch.io follow thread! Post your page, follow people, help grow the itch.io book community! (Indie gamers and comics are OF COURSE welcome to post their links too!) ๐๐ And remember, the more you comment on a post here, the more people see the thread! Comment when you follow folks <3
At the urging of my partner, I bought a coffee maker after having used a French Press for years. Can't believe what I've been missing! LOL! ๐ซถโ๏ธ
When the one and only THOMAS HOWARD RILEY blurbs your debut novel! Huge thanks to @thomashowardriley.bsky.social! 2 weeks until release day! 99c pre-order: books2read.com/perils
Acta Non Verba ๐โ๏ธ๐ 