Several thousands protest at anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rallies across Hampton Roads The rallies were held in several cities across Hampton Roads in protest of the increasingly authoritarian approach that participants believe President Donald Trump and his administration is taking.

Good morning, #HamptonRoads. Thanks to everyone who came out for #NoKings yesterday.

#WethePeople

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Header text in all-caps: "A Letter To The Trans Teen Thinking About Giving Up". Text in smaller font below: “There's a future you who is surrounded by meaning and connection and beauty and who has people around them that will catch them when they stumble and hug them when they get up. There's a future you who doesn't depend on the state for anything because they are seen and held and loved by community, who can reach out their own hand to the next generations of queer and trans people and pass along some of this stuff to them, just like I'm passing it to you now.” Behind these, aqua, pink, and white background and on the bottom right corner is Scarleteen's logo and tagline "Queer Sex Ed for All since 1998."

The U.S. v. Skrmetti decision was devastating. It will do harm to many young #trans people in the United States. But please don't interpret this decision as a death sentence, or believe anyone who tells you that without the government's support, all young trans people in the United States will die.

Happy Pride.

No matter who you are, how you identify, you are valid and loved.

Usagi from the anime Sailor Moon holding a sign that reads "Trans rights are not just for beautiful feminine "passable" trans women." to which she is pointing at seriously.

a vivd illustration featuring folk art flowers, a windmill, houses, animals, and decorative designs in a grid format

my love letter to mary blair and folk art 💖

📚 It’s #NationalLibraryWorkersDay! Swipe through to learn—and share to celebrate the incredible people who make your library the special place it is! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

#LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #NationalLibraryWeek

📆 #NationalLibraryWeek, April 6-12, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. ✅ Join our #LibraryWeekBingo challenge to support libraries and see how many prompts you can complete by 4/12!

Hope it was worth it to stop a few of us from peeing.

Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn’t a selfie.

Wow!

🍁🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦

Called it.

Even worse, they claim that no one saw it coming, which is an absurd rewriting of history to prevent criticism of their approach.

Particularly wild for that to happen in the media, since it is their job to report the truth. It indicates imo that they actively spread disinfo to protect themselves.

Some of yall act like you didn't grow up as a latchkey kid, in a bad neighborhood, in a navy town, with parents that actively looked for ways to hurt you, and it shows.

A wild bear.

Today is World Bear Day.

Oh, I sense punitive f1rings and loyal7y purg3s are coming. [sarcasm]That would be such a shame. [/sarcasm]

Dire warning from Canada MP: "I urge people not to travel to the United States" (video) Dire warning from Canada's Prime Minister Angus: "I urge people not to travel to the United States" (video)

The United States is no longer a nation under the rule of law.
I urge Canadians to avoid travel. Illegal detentions and kidnapping by ICE have become all too common for travellers and those with working VISAs.
Stay away at this time.

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YouTube video by Charlie Angus CHARLIE ANGUS ISSUES TRAVEL WARNING AGAINST UNITED STATES

Canada must speak up against the arbitrary detention of travellers. Canadians and other nationals have been kidnapped by ICE.
These are not the actions of a democratic nation.
This is the creep of fascism.
I am calling on Canadians to avoid all travel to the USA.

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Macron: "We will continue to support Ukraine in the face of aggressive war, because we know from our history what it means to be occupied."

France leads, MAGA seethes

I'll believe it when I see it.

The d3ms wants to present the image that they are the steady and reliable hand on the tiller of the economy. They just wait things out and not take chances, because that's what they've done for 45 years. Their one-trick doesn't work anymore, and they've got nothing else to fall back on.

@parkroseperma.bsky.social Those electeds (most of our electeds) don't represent we the people. Much like social media, we're not the customer, we're the product. Their customers are the pacs and big corporate doners.

Maus : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive all the maus books

I understand it is a dark read for many, but I wanted to say, Maus 1 and 2 are available for free through the Internet Archive.
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CANADA KNOWS WHO OUR FRIENDS ARE A Story of the Scheldt and the Netherlands

When there was a shitty job in the war it was given to the Canadians. We never flinched.
As the US threatens us and allies like Britain duck, we know where we stand. Defending democracy might be a thankless job but give it to Canadians.
We will get it done.
My latest.
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