Ginger 🏳️‍⚧️

*breathe in*

I am not a dumpster fire.

*breathe out*

I am a dumpster phoenix.

Really awkward to sign an executive order banning American flag burning when this is on the DoD website on how to properly dispose of an American flag.

www.defense.gov/News/Feature...

Q: "You called Kamala Harris a communist. But the Biden-Harris administration never called for nationalizing a private company like you're doing to Intel...Is this the new way of industrial policy?"

Trump: "Ya. Sure it is. I wanna try to get as much as I can."

It’s true I’ve been in trial in Beverly Hills last week and the thieves came right into the courthouse garage and ripped out my 8-track

YOU ARE DISTURBINGLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO PROPAGANDA

cool, shut it down

Senate passes Pentagon policy bill that set off transgender-care debate The $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act was approved despite Democrats’ frustration with a late addition by House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Breaking news: The Senate has passed a defense policy bill that House Speaker Mike Johnson amended the legislation with language forbidding the use of federal funds to cover specialized medical care for the transgender children of U.S. military personnel.

Man Says ‘Fuck It,’ Eats Lunch At 10:58 A.M. -The Onion

Man Says ‘Fuck It,’ Eats Lunch At 10:58 A.M.
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Thrilled to announce the first endorsement for our Orlando Mayoral bid is from IBEW Local 606! Thank you to our electrical workers for trusting me to be your voice all these years in the State Legislature and in 2027 — your voice in Orlando City Hall! ⚡️

Inside Zildjian, a 400-year-old cymbal-making company in Massachusetts Drummers across the globe know the Zildjian name because it’s emblazoned on every shiny cymbal they make. What’s less known is that the family has been making their famous cymbals, with a secret proce...

NPR member station WBUR in Boston has a story near and dear to my drummer's heart: A look at how 400-year-old cymbal maker Avedis Zildjian Co. does its work in Norwell, Mass. I've been playing Zildjian cymbals for nearly 40 years and learned a lot: loom.ly/H_8kp3Q

What it looks like to prepare for a second Trump term From updating passports and stocking meds to bracing for price hikes, readers of The 19th shared how they are getting ready for Trump to take office.

Updating passports. Taking self-defense classes. Stocking medication. Bracing for price hikes. These are all different ways that women and LGBTQ+ people are preparing for life under a second Trump administration. With @candicenorwood.bsky.social

CA E-Bike Incentives: Application Window Opens Wednesday at 6 p.m - Streetsblog California Do you qualify? Here's how to apply. Be prepared!

HEY if you live in California & make less than $45k ($61k if you're a duo), you can apply TONIGHT for a voucher for an e-bike! I live in the hills, and my e-bike has replaced a car for groceries & other errands. #bikesky cal.streetsblog.org/2024/12/17/c...

Part of the dehumanization process of minorities is removing them from the culture so that it's easier to dehumanize them.

the main thing ruining a lot of new shows is the netflix pacing, what's usually 24 episode seasons with lots of space for character development and side stories suddenly has to get compressed into 8-12 episodes and if you want to do more they just throw a cliffhanger in there and call it two seasons

i think what's hurting me rn is seeing transphobia become a default position, when for forever people didn't know transphobia was a thing they could do

Orlando, this morning, I will be filing to run as your next Mayor. I am honored for the opportunity to lead our incredible City Beautiful into the future!

For press– we’ll be holding a media gaggle at 8:30am outside the steps of City Hall. Onward!

ME: [extremely burnt out] I need to take the day off to relax

ALSO ME: I wonder if there is a way that I could relax that would be more productive

Florida to spend up to $15 million on school material review technology for DeSantis laws Transparency or censorship? Florida is spending millions on a new tool for the public to review and object to school instructional materials and books.

Imagine all the other ways those tax dollars could be spent 🤦🏽‍♀️

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Mine too…

I would normally agree with her stance, but it needs the provision that if they also have a large platform…

I wonder if he is related to DB Cooper…

it is a morally good thing when a trans person transitions

Yay new phone!