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mvario, 2 months ago to random

Baby Olivia Video Made By Anti-Abortion Group Could Be Screened in Schools | Teen Vogue

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/baby-olivia-video-anti-abortion-schools

> Bills in several states would allow screenings of this video created by an anti-abortion group.

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to random

seen in a random comment thread:

"liberals want a 'national divorce'
so they can have a nice quiet ethnostate without having to do the violence they want to let conservatives do"

and yeah, that's a solid summary, to me.

Skepticat, 2 months ago to random

How do you gag someone who speaks out of their ass?
-Stephen Colbert

2 words.
Butt plug.

I'll show myself out.💃🚪

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to trans

#trans #transmasc

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to random

Like, I know I say it A LOT, but this shit would be hilarious if it wasn't deadly.

I don't know what's wrong with everyone in #USpol today. At least be original. Also I want my hurricane powers back.

https://www.ksl.com/article/50962289/gop-gubernatorial-candidate-phil-lyman-blames-baltimore-bridge-collapse-on-diversity

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to random

I just started "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids' TV" (HBO Max) and whoo, it is rough already. I was too old or out of touch for most of the shows mentioned so far, except Ren & Stimpy. If I had seen this on TV I would have exploded with rage, I think.

Who was in the "Thematically-Horrible Documentary" Club? @mentallyalex ?

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to random

Stop making Ryan write these "Florida Man" style stories, St. Louis!!

"St. Louis man who sought refuge in a dumpster after careening his truck into a school bus full of children six months ago has now been charged for all of that and more."

School-Bus-Hitting, Dumpster-Hiding St. Louis Thief Is Finally in Jail
https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/school-bus-hitting-dumpster-hiding-st-louis-thief-is-finally-in-jail-42152437

#STL

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to Marriage

"Divorce has become a hot topic among many red-state Republican lawmakers. Most recently, in January 2024, Oklahoma lawmaker Dusty Deevers proposed a bill to eliminate no-fault divorce and suggested 'public shaming' of spouses who commit marital fault and then divorce. Restricting no-fault divorce is also part of both the Texas and Nebraska Republican Party platforms, and was recently debated by Louisiana lawmakers."

Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can’t agree what marriage is for:
https://theconversation.com/why-are-americans-fighting-over-no-fault-divorce-maybe-they-cant-agree-what-marriage-is-for-223422

#divorce #marriage

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to random

A (trans) friend of mine got fired unfairly, and also her work won't make arrangements to take their equipment back. She asks:

"Does anyone know how to factory reset an Elitebook? It has one of those 'bitProtector' things installed."

#HPelitebook #laptops #pchelpdesk

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to LGBTQ

Does anyone have resources for straight (heterosexual) trans folks who are feeling isolated in the broader LGBTQ community for being "not queer enough"? Essays, groups, advice that helped you? I'm asking for a straight guy, but all advice welcome, I meet lots of folks.

#LGBTQ #queer

malcircuit, 2 months ago to random

Everytime Pi Day rolls around (har har), there's always comments about how Americans are weird for using the mm/dd/yyyy format for dates, while much of the rest of the world uses dd/mm/yyyy.

Hot take: both formats suck and should be replaced by the superior yyyy/mm/dd

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to trans

"Missouri lawmakers are also contemplating a bill that would make drag performances a felony. The state has failed to add sexual orientation and identity to laws that bar discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, despite more than 20 years of attempts by sympathetic legislators. Abortion has been outlawed in Missouri since the state's 'trigger ban' went into effect in June of 2022."

Red State Refugees: Fed-Up St. Louisans Are Fleeing Missouri for Illinois
https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/red-state-refugees-fed-up-st-louisans-are-fleeing-missouri-for-illinois-42091210

#STL #trans #missouri also #journalism because this is how you do it - not one transphobic quote, and it's not an issue to be debated, it's the stories of people leaving, and the explanation of why those decisions are being forced by the state. Those are the two "sides".

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to random

I have laughed more in the first minute of this video than I've laughed at any transphobia all year.

"Take the L", indeed!

Brigitte Empire examines (and laughs at) London's transphobic lesbian bar. I would assume strong transphobia will be present at some point.

https://youtu.be/N94wTZhzRsY?si=QdLauxjiS97SnMGd

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to random

IMO there is a special place in hell for trans people who try to talk other trans people out of transitioning.

If you feel this urge, for gosh sake figure out your real objection, and talk constructively about that, instead. Go talk to a friend who doesn't know any of the principal players, and let it out with them, instead, if you need to.

Get to a point where what you're going to say is only pure & helpful, or just stay silent. There are cis people lined up everywhere to be unsupportive; no one needs it from within their community.

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to trans

“The truth is, transgender people of all ages are living happy, complete, and beautiful lives - this contradicts the false narrative created around our community by anti-transgender politicians.”

Ash Orr, #trans activist in West Virginia, USA

holyramenempire, 2 months ago to random

will I be able to wear fringed leather shorts to the bar tonight? it's quite cold, but idk when I'll be able to make my only tartan shirt look sexy except on Kilt Night with the leather men.

donni, 3 months ago to random

Who needs sleep when I can learn about rare lizards online

holyramenempire, 3 months ago to animals

my cat Gordon is a spectacularly beautiful animal.

#CatsOfMastodon

evacide, 3 months ago to random

Articles in which people with bad opinions complain at length that their bad opinions make it difficult for them to get laid demonstrate that at least something is still functioning properly in this dystopian hellscape.

holyramenempire, 3 months ago to trans

I went out to get a haircut and got a panic attack for free 🙃 but at least I made it through the whole cut this time!

#trans #transmasc

GottaLaff, 3 months ago to random

Via Dan Rather, a thread: 1/…

If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.

As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.

I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News corresp:

1. Enough with Both-sides-ism

When 1 side lies intentionally & repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to benefit of doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew

ItsTrainingCatsAndDogs, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago) to random

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pluralistic, 3 months ago to random

Hard to overstate how enshittified and botshitted Google Maps has become. Went looking for my local locksmith on Gmaps. Maps shows 20+ fake locksmith referral scam outlets and doesn't even register the real locksmith, despite it being fully visible in Street View.

Instead, a red pin on the shop identifies it as a fake locksmith scammer. The real locksmith - which has been there SINCE 1942 (!!) and is a verified merchant - doesn't even show up.

Google Maps, showing the storefront for Golden State Lock as an empty building.

RickiTarr, 3 months ago to random

Something I've noticed a lot lately, is that especially Boomer women, but honestly, women in general, don't seem to ask for what they want or need in a direct way. I notice this a lot with my Mom and her friends. Instead of just asking for what they need directly they tell a story, to ask in a roundabout way. For instance, my Mom needed help this morning, and Instead of just saying, "Hey, I dropped my remote, can you pick it up for me?" She tells a one minute story about what happened, no ask, and eventually I get the point, and then suggest that I come pick it up. Or if one of her friends wants to do something like have a birthday party for a friend, they don't say "We should have a party!" They say, It's Sarah's Birthday coming up, you know she likes surprises, what does everyone think we should do?"

I often wonder if this is why older people think younger women are rude and demanding, because younger people often just ask for what they want and need in a more direct way. But also it's probably just straight up sexism, because men are supposed to make decisions, and women are supposed to make suggestions.

What do you all think? Is this just me? Have you experienced something similar?