T. Thorn Coyle they/them

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From long experience in N.C., I like to remind folks of the following lessons from fighting our enemies: be relentless, be uncompromising, attack their money and put not your faith in politicians.

When it comes to the South, national queer/trans media tends to veer between doomerism and exultation.

By now you've probably heard that several prominent anti-trans Democrats lost primaries on Tuesday. This is, of course, good. But it ain't the whole story.

A🧵, y'all, from @transnews.network

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In case you need to laugh today:

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Good to know!

I made this one, simplifying it from a longer multi-fold pamphlet design. And it includes my local area hotline #. If you have a local immigrant’s rights or 🧊 watch hotline, I suggest using that.

The pamphlet: signalfirespdx.com/media/files/...

I’ll try to post mine when I’m at my computer.

A small wood box filled with colorful rectangular whistles. Whistle instructions on lid: form a crowd, stay loud.

It’s another good day to help our neighbors.

(I’ve been dropping off these whistle kits at cafés & bars around town. For this project, I suggest hooking up with local 3D printers and buying key rings in bulk! I got this round of whistles from romance author @mostlybree.kitrocha.com & co)

He had grown up in a country run by politicians who sent the pilots to man the bombers to kill the babies to make the world safe for children to grow up in.

My friend Thorn writes cozy mystery novels when they’re not writing transformational spiritual guides. Sometimes a cozy mystery is just what you need. These involve clever Corgis who solve mysteries. You know you need some of that!!! On kickstarter now.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

Thank you!!!

Corgis Klaus and Marsha are on the case in Bookish Baddies: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

#booksky #lgbtq

We funded! Thanks everyone!

There’s under 2 weeks to back this queer, indie campaign:

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Crafting a Daily Practice: A Simple Course on Self-Commitment “Why might daily practice be important to me and how can it help?” Daily spiritual practice is the gateway to satisfying, successful life.Practice builds continuity of mind, thought, and presence...

Crafting a Daily Practice: thorncoylebooks.com/en-usd/produ...

Magic begins where we are…

Full moon through trees.

Full moon blessings.

Dehumanization is always the first step to oppression.

Queue union organizer Ai-Jen Poo.

The game's afoot and Klaus and Marsha are back with another cozy mystery filled with more color than a drag queen's makeup box!
Check out the latest Pride Street cozy corgi mystery on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

#booksky 📚💙 #lgbtq

War is Nothing But War I have nothing To say About war… (Drones fly) Except it is always Most devastating To those (Bombs shriek) Simply trying To live. It is always Most profitable To those (Tanks roll) With the least To lose.

Reprise of a poem I wrote 4 years ago:

I have nothing
To say
About war…
(Drones fly)
Except it is always
Most devastating
To those
(Bombs shriek)
Simply trying
To live…

two corgi dogs are running on a treadmill . Alt: two corgi dogs are running on a treadmill .

The corgis are coming!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

A Camellia flower fallen on a sidewalk.

“Listening enriches life. Noticing helps ground us in place. De-centering ourselves for a moment deepens our connections.”

My latest newsletter is on the practice of listening: thorncoyle.kit.com/posts/and-so...

As you prepare your breakfast, think of others (do not forget the pigeon’s food). As you conduct your wars, think of others (do not forget those who seek peace). As you pay your water bill, think of others (those who are nursed by clouds). As you return home, to your home, think of others (do not forget the people of the camps). As you sleep and count the stars, think of others (those who have nowhere to sleep). As you liberate yourself in metaphor, think of others (those who have lost the right to speak). As you think of others far away, think of yourself (say: “If only I were a candle in the dark”). Poem set over an image of hands cupping a candle — Mahmoud Darwish

As you prepare your breakfast, think of others
(do not forget the pigeon’s food).
As you conduct your wars, think of others
(do not forget those who seek peace).

— Mahmoud Darwish

#poetry

Waxing gibbous moon in day sky.

Hello, friend!

#moon

Nurul Amin Shah Alam should be alive today.

Malcolm X in suit, tie, and glasses, seated and relaxed, gesturing in conversation. Quote text: “I believe that there will be a clash between those who want freedom, justice and equality for everyone and those who want to continue the system of exploitation.” — el Hajj Malik el-Shabazz / Malcolm X

“I believe that there will be a clash between those who want freedom, justice and equality for everyone and those who want to continue the system of exploitation.”

— el Hajj Malik el-Shabazz / Malcolm X

#BlackHistoryMonth

I was just alerted to this group in Kansas that could use donations: lgbtqks.org/donate/

MAKE AN EMERGENCY DONATION to Trans Continental Pipeline right now.

They are a Colorado based org that helps trans people relocate there and they are overwhelmed with requests. CO borders KS, and TCP has the infrastructure to help get people out.

GO DONATE.

tcpipeline.org

Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses "The legislature did not include a grace period."

It seems all Kansas-issued trans drivers' licenses are invalid, effective tomorrow

It is now illegal for trans people to drive a car until they surrender their license at a DMV (that most will need to drive to) and have it reissued with the wrong gender marker

This was never about woman's sports

A rose hip with green leaves growing out of a chain link fence

We will tear down your cages until all whom we love are free.

#photography

For the first time since @projectsaltbox.bsky.social launched their DHS warehouse acquisition tracker, the number of canceled sales is higher than any of the other warehouse-related figures. We've reached a tipping point, folks.

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