Allysen

So now that the TikTok new guidelines have come out, I can 100% tell my fyp has changed and seems more censored than normal. What platforms are we migrating to? I tried skylight but there’s no “for you page” to just randomly scroll. I don’t want to do Neptune, and OWN is still in beta. Any ideas?

Memorial for George Floyd at the Say Their Names cemetery

George Floyd was murdered by police five years ago today.

The Say Their Names cemetery in Minneapolis features memorials for Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Amadou Diallo, Oscar Grant, Korryn Gaines, Freddie Gray and far too many more Black people who died at the hands of police.

a woman is crying and holding a napkin in front of a box that says i got ALT: a woman is crying and holding a napkin in front of a box that says i got

I’ve officially reached that stage of pregnancy where everything makes me emotional—and today was a new one: I cried because… I was crying. That’s it. That was the reason. Pregnancy logic, am I right?

First, they arrested a sitting judge. Then they threatened a sitting Governor.

Now, they've taken it a step further by arresting a sitting mayor of Newark, NJ, Ras Baraka, who dared to stand up against their billion-dollar detention deal that's ripping families apart.

I would watch more reality TV if there were shows that featured people getting incredibly, unbelievably high before baking, call it 'Baked Bake Off' and put me down as executive producer

To all the “theater isn’t a place to be political” people, did you know that The Rite of Spring ballet incited a riot in 1913? Art spaces have been and always will be political.

Trump and Vance would NEVER, EVER, talk to Putin like that.

And everyone knows it.

Your Daily Affirmation:

While standing in the middle of this hurricane of stupidity, I remain a bright, sunny spot by remaining well informed.

This is what a deal with the devil looks like👇

@housegop.bsky.social JUST VOTED TO CUT Medicaid, SNAP benefits, school meals, & housing assistance all in exchange for giving corporations & billionaires a tax cut all at the  expense of the middle class.

Last night, President Musk and his reek, Trump, said they wouldn't touch Medicaid.

Well, they lied. Today, Trump endorses the cuts.

Nice, nice.

Fun thing for today: google Gulf of Mexico; click the 3 dots to the right where it says Gulf of America, click send feedback, then click inaccurate info - you can also leave a comment. Let’s keep them busy.

"The halftime show was boring."

Look, you may not be familiar with the genius of Kendrick Lamar and couldn't quite hear the lyrics and don't know the backstory and the symbolism went over your head, but trust me when I say you'll want to read an analysis of it and rewatch. A true masterpiece.

"The revolution about to be televised you picked the right time but the wrong guy"

KENDRICK 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

#superbowl

the American flag made up of all Black Men✊🏾 #kendrick #superbowl

"I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue" - Kendrick Lamar

BE the annoying political friend.

Years from now, when you look back, you’ll be really glad you were.

I honestly never look back because I feel like it sucks me out of the story line flipping back and forth. I’ve seen people print out the maps and use it while following along. I’ve definitely wanted to try that!

Just so we’re clear:

Free Palestine
Free Sudan
Free the DRC
Free the Rohingya
Free the Uyghurs
Black Lives Matter
Welcome refugees
Queer, trans, disabled rights are human rights
Climate justice
Love is love
Be excellent to each other
Don’t be a dick
Mask up
Eat the rich
Punch Nazis

Thank you 💜

Please keep posting your celebrations.

Your good news.
Your joyful happenstances.

Let us celebrate with you.
And remember the good.
Cling to what brings us to life.

Even in the darkest days we can find slivers of light.

Slivers of hope.
Slivers of strength.

And we find them in one another. ♥️

😂

I'm sending love to everyone who is feeling heartbreak and despair right now. I don't have any answers to solve everything, but we will continue to support each other.

Please understand me when I say this:

It is MORE IMPORTANT, not less, to listen to your lawyers and legal support right now if you are doing ANY kind of activism, direct action, or organizing work. It is MORE important. I'm really serious.

Signed!!

@brookiesnyder.bsky.social @crazyphotolady.bsky.social

I’m so disappointed in some of the people who are quiet right now. A lot of of us are scared. But the best way to not feel that is to help other people not feel that.

Get loud. Let others know they are not alone. The more you let other people know that, the more you will feel it too.

Had my ultrasound today and I am in fact pregnant!!! No ectopic detected. So happy, so relieved, so at peace.

Battling imposter syndrome is so frustrating. That little voice in my head can get so loud sometimes.

I'm just trying to build my little bookish community, make some friends and talk books 😭

BTW, in “do as I say, not as I do” territory:

Stockpile non-perishable food, first aid supplies, tools, medications, and anything small, valuable, easily hidden, and easily traded (watches, jewelry, drugs, etc)