a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 20/09/2025www.youtube.com/shorts/31TxV...youtube.comShe Named Him ‘Little Fire’ (2025) full process documentary on this channel. #art #artist #paintingYouTube video by Tails Jekel 010
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 20/09/2025www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExhJ...youtube.comPainting a mom who was murdered by her sonYouTube video by Tails Jekel 010
Reposted by a. sterlingJ.S. Allen @jseanallen.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Now available! New work by @deangloster.bsky.social @dr-nicky.bsky.social @eulegrey.bsky.social @harrisondemchick.bsky.social @cbdroege.bsky.social @heathertruett.bsky.social @ianli.bsky.social @asterling17.bsky.social @fishlyssa.bsky.social @jseanallen.bsky.social and more. 2198
Reposted by a. sterlingData for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 22/05/2025There is not a single congressional district in the U.S. where more than 15% of voters support cuts to SNAP, the federal program that provides food assistance to millions of low-income Americans. 612291960
Reposted by a. sterlingPete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 02/05/2025This isn't hypothetical. The coming days are bringing higher prices and disrupted supply chains, this time not because of a pandemic or a war, but self-inflicted by our country's government under this president. 9263503310492
Reposted by a. sterlingErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 25/04/20251. Rather than waiting for a funding threat, the state of Minnesota under AG Keith Ellison is going on offense, suing the Department of Justice for attempts to force states to discriminate against trans kids. The latest from S. Baum. Subscribe to support our journalism.erininthemorning.comMinnesota Goes on the Offense, Sues Trump to Protect Trans Kids“I’m not waiting for Trump to sue Minnesota. Today, Minnesota is suing him and his administration because we will not participate in this shameful bullying.” 232788602
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 03/04/2025I'm not perfectly happy with it, but for a first attempt at oil painting, I'm calling it good and moving on to my second. 010
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 27/03/2025This is to tease my progress because only one half of the face is close to finished. The shaded side of the face has confused my brain. Good learning. Of course, I started the most difficult way with a mirror in a position I have to move in and out of and inconsistent lighting. 000
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Attempting to learn oil painting. This is the sketch layer but has unfortunately been my favorite thus far. 040
Reposted by a. sterlingTrans Michiana @transmichiana.bsky.social · 23/03/2025We're recruiting! We're looking for trans, nonbinary, and allied people living in the Michiana area to join our team. Please reach out if you want to get involved today. 032
Reposted by a. sterlingJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11/03/2025The Agriculture Department has axed two programs that gave schools and food banks money to buy food from nearby farms and ranchers. Roughly $660 million that schools and child care facilities were counting on to purchase food has been canceled. This will hurt both kids and small, local farmers.politico.comUSDA cancels $1B in local food purchasing for schools, food banksStates have been notified that they will not receive 2025 funding for schools to buy food from nearby farms. 1034131026765
Reposted by a. sterlingErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 04/03/20251. Today, Senate Democrats showed spine, and killed a national transgender sports ban bill via filibuster. Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture. S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches. Subscribe to support our journalism.erininthemorning.comSenate Dems Show Spine, And National Sports Ban Bill DiesThe failed legislation reflects a wider effort to disallow trans women (or anyone suspected of being a trans woman) from women’s sports and spaces. 155119812271
Reposted by a. sterlingMatthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 03/03/2025If you want to meaningfully influence your Member of Congress + Senator on Social Security and Medicaid (core disability policy areas), call them every day. That's the first thing to do. If you can do more? Absolutely do more - meet with their office, show up to a townhall with a question 8384113
Reposted by a. sterlingTransgender World @transgenderreport.com · 04/03/2025Texas ‘not for freedom’: House bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender adults www.kxan.com/news/te... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA kxan.comTexas ‘not for freedom’: House bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender adultsTexas House Bill 3399 would ban medical providers from prescribing certain medications and performing certain medical procedures if they know their patient is transgender. 5248
Reposted by a. sterling𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 𝓐𝓻𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓻🏳️⚧️ @anniarbour.bsky.social · 03/03/2025MICHIGAN NAME & GENDER MARKER CHANGE (2025) Almost lost amid all the turmoil and uncertainty facing the transgender community are the infrequent wins we have attained. In Michigan, there was the passage of new laws making name and gender marker changes easier. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge... 1645297
Reposted by a. sterlingMónica C. Camacho @mc2x.bsky.social · 01/03/2025We’re in this mess in large part bc the average American is uninformed about fundamentals of civics, history, basic biology, economics, etc, and media and the internet are not meeting the moment. Is anyone organizing teach-ins or similar for the general public, whether irl or online? 511186162888
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 02/03/2025It's that time of year. If you don't own land, reach out to your local community gardens. Often, you can affordably rent a plot big enough to grow staple vegetables, herbs, or legumes. 000
Reposted by a. sterlingTransgender World @transgenderreport.com · 14/02/2025Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security: Red Flag Alert for the Anti-Trans Agenda of the Trump Administration in the United States. www.lemkininstitute.... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA 05526
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 14/02/2025theanarchistlibrary.org/library/umbe...theanarchistlibrary.orgUr-FascismUmberto Eco Ur-Fascism June 22, 1995 000
Reposted by a. sterlingWill Morrison @wamorrison95.bsky.social · 14/02/2025The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other 16265229652
Reposted by a. sterlingIt Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 13/02/2025A lot of people seem to think trans lives are up for “debate” - let us settle that one for you real quick.💜 From the satirical French TV show Groland. #itgetsbetter #translivesmatter #transyouth #transjoy 22m 03518
Reposted by a. sterlingPeter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 23/01/2025The White House Financial Disclosure page has been WIPED. The U.S. Office of Government Ethics mandates public financial disclosures for high-level federal officials through the OGE Form 278e promoting transparency and ensuring compliance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. SHARE EVERYWHERE! 8421520111093
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Poem published on @newwordspress.bsky.social today! It's my first meaningful go at blackout poetry so I'm glad they felt it was worthy of their citizen trans* project. www.newwordspress.com/blackout-of-...newwordspress.comBlackout of an excerpt from Project 2025 by a. sterling | citizen trans*the citizen trans* {project} by new words {press} seeks to publish & archive the voices & experiences of trans* writers in this anti-trans, post-election country. 041
Reposted by a. sterlingAdvocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 04/02/2025"Gender ideology" is being targeted with an HHS directive to immediately terminate all related programs. This impacts any entity that receives CDC funds, such as local health departments and clinics across the country. abcnews.go.com/US/cdc-grant...abcnews.go.comCDC grant funding for 'gender ideology' programs is 'permanently terminated,' HHS saysThe Department of Health and Human Services said CDC grant funding for any "gender ideology" programs are "immediately, completely, and permanently terminated." 2147
Reposted by a. sterlingJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 03/02/2025NO SURPRISE: Trump is postponing his tariffs against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after they agreed to boost unnamed “border security efforts.” The 25% tariffs on most imports from the two American partners — and 10% on Canadian energy products — were supposed to go into effect at midnight Tuesday.aol.comTrump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they pledge to boost border enforcementPresident Donald Trump on Monday held off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts. Trump on Saturday had direc... 155718148
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 03/02/2025You can use myreps.datamade.us to find your local representatives and their contact information. Start calling. Writing letters, emails, and advocating for what's right.myreps.datamade.usMy RepsEnter your address to find and contact your federal, state, county and local elected representatives 010
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Use 5calls.org to voice your stance on key issues. Make your voice heard.5calls.org5 CallsSpend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard. 000
Reposted by a. sterlingBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Canada have cancelled their contracts with Elon Musk's Starlink. Well done Canada. 833810503
Reposted by a. sterlingButlerian Jihadist of House Dornick @shimminykricket.blacksky.app · 02/02/2025An anonymous person at the CDC just archived all the public CDC datasets as of 1/28 and uploaded it to archive.orgarchive.orgInternet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine 7544361325
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 03/02/2025If you have the land, now is the time to buy chickens/quail/ducks and plant a garden. Focus on planting food you can make shelf/freezer stable. Beans, Peas, Chickpeas, Corn, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Raspberries, Peppers, Carrots, Onions, Potatoes... 000
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Search www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-d... to find your local CSAs. (If this page goes down, there are often state specific CSA directories, or just start call/emailing your local farms.)ams.usda.govLocal Food Directories: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Directory | Agricultural Marketing ServiceLock 000
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Lot of confusion around where to shop now. Our best options: - Meet local providers - Cut imported products from your diet - Learn local recipes - Follow indigenous cooks - Shop Black/Asian/Hispanic grocers - Avoid buying American if you can afford OR buy from local farmers/subscribe to a CSA 000
a. sterling @asterling17.bsky.social · 02/02/2025As Americans prepare to survive the impending trade wars take advantage of your local CSAs. Locally grown food supports your community and may soon become the most financially prudent way to get food. Reach out to your local organic farms to trade a day of volunteer work for a box of food. 010
