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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Charlie Kirk’s quote from April 2023 for use in his obituary: "I think it's worth [it] to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the 2nd Amendment to protect our other god-given rights.That is a prudent deal. It is rational.” #thoughtsandprayers #kirk

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

This is disgraceful. Someone should paint his home and streets in rainbows. What an asshole.

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Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo (she/her) @drdibartolomeo.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Two opportunities to learn with me! One for mental health providers only - a free, live, two hour #continuingeducation The other is the 8 week #mindfulselfcompassion course for everyone. #mentalhealth #queertherapist #meditation Learn more: www.dramandadibartolomeo.com/blog/importa... Or:

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Two Important Announcements: Learn with Me!

YouTube video by Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo

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Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo (she/her) @drdibartolomeo.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? (Given the world right now, I would be concerned if you didn’t!) This is a practice that many therapists teach their clients to help combat the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety. #anxiety #stress #mentalhealth #progressivemusclerelaxation

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: A practice for feeling stressed or overhwelmed

YouTube video by Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

If it’s bothersome enough to keep people out of this country (literally for having it on their phone), then let’s go ahead and share it as far and wide as we can…

A Photoshop figure of JD Vance, sadly the current vice president of the US, enhanced to look like his baby photo with a beard.

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Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo (she/her) @drdibartolomeo.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

New mindfulness practice! Soft landing - something that can help with transitions in your day or moments of overwhelm. #mindfulness #meditation #selfcompassion #mentalhealth

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2 Minute Mindfulness Practice

YouTube video by Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo

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ACLU of Northern California @aclu-norcal.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We are deeply concerned by today's ruling allowing federal control of CA National Guard without state consent. This dangerous precedent undermines state sovereignty and constitutional rights. We urge Congress and the public to reject the normalization of military intervention in civilian affairs.

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them. – Margaret Atwood

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Nearly 10 billion animals are killed for human consumption each year in the United States. 99% are raised on factory farms, which maximize agribusiness profits at the expense of the animals, the environment, social justice, and public health. The truth is disturbing. #govegan

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Euronews @euronews.com · 05/06/2025

Musk was referencing the Justice Department records concerning the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who allegedly procured underage girls for sex for a string of famous names.

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Elon Musk claims Donald Trump is mentioned in Epstein Files

Musk was referencing the Justice Department records concerning the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who allegedly procured underage girls for sex for a string of famous names.

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Psilocybin causes people to feel more connected & unified. The greater sense of connectedness is linked to increased prosocial behavior. In other words, psilocybin makes us want to get along & see the good in each other. That’s not good for capitalism or for the goals of the current administration.

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Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo (she/her) @drdibartolomeo.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Long time no see, Bluesky! I guess I’m trying to model progress over perfection. I’ve posted a new video: #mindfulness of breath. If you’re curious about #meditation and want a #guidedmeditation practice, check it out! This can be used for a daily practice 🙏🏽 youtu.be/Q6tJNnDPlvQ

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10 Minute Mindfulness of Breath Practice

YouTube video by Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

“So far this legislative session, Texas has tried to charge abortion patients with homicide and ban internet providers from hosting online information about abortion access. Still, state Republicans continue to top themselves.” #texas #resist #abortion #plannedparenthood #gender

jezebel.com

Bizarre Texas Bill Wants to Test the Water for Birth Control, Abortion Pills

To suggest these medications are present in our water supply, the Center for Reproductive Rights warns, is to “lay the groundwork to ban them nationwide.”

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

This feels about right. We *are* trying though 🤷🏼 #therapy #mentalhealth #fucktrump

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

We just returned from an all #veganhotel on the island of Santorini. We ate some of the best #veganfood of our lives. The hotel owners are incredible people and it’s in walking distance to Oai (1 of 10 most beautiful cities). Trust me- you want to support and stay at Mod! #govegan (📷 in comments)

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MOD Santorini | Vegan Accommodation Fira Santorini

The first vegan and sustainable accommodation concept in Santorini. Enjoy a unique holiday experience in Santorini with respect to the culture and the environment.

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Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo (she/her) @drdibartolomeo.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

My travels to Santorini and savoring the experiences of travel at Mod Santorini - a sustainable and vegan hotel. (Not sponsored, just had an incredible time)

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It Fits in Your Carry On — Dr. Amanda di Bartolomeo

Travel and Mindful Self-Compassion

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I wish this was more shocking. STOP OBEYING IN ADVANCE. #handsoff #resist #pronouns #trans #nonbinary #ASU

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

watching a movie with my dog is like arriving at a concert and finding that you’re seated behind the tallest person at the venue.

Photo from behind of a dog watching tv in the dark. The television screen is largely obscured by the dog’s ears.

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Sue in Rockville 💙🦋💙🦋💙🦋 @sueinrockville.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Is he Lying, Insane, Demented or all 3? Did you sign that Executive Order? "No, I didn’t" "But, isn’t that your signature?" "Yes, but I didn’t sign it" "Then who did?" No more questions Corporate Media meekly melts away Trump plays another round of golf www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

“Doctors have performed [Non-consensual] intersex surgeries since the 1960s as a way to ‘correct’ sex variations...In many cases, the surgeries can have permanent consequences… from infertility to loss of sexual sensation to painful complications…[to] lifelong traumatizing psychological impacts.”

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Hospitals that paused youth gender-affirming care continued controversial intersex surgeries, group says

Intersex advocates say that they have been shut out of the conversations about gender and health, even as a recent executive order has far-reaching consequences for intersex kids.

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Join Mass Protests on April 5th!

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

[S]urveillance of LGBTQ communities goes back decades, when (allegedly) queer people were purged from government positions as part of the Lavender Scare. [S]ome states are returning to this dark era of history. The past few years have ushered in an uptick of efforts to criminalize queerness. LISTEN!

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Faith 🌊🥷🏌️‍♀️ @faith54.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Can we also go with separate bathrooms for MAGA and non-MAGA. That way we will know who the really stupid people are in the restaurant.

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

“Conversion therapy is a discredited practice focused on changing…sexual orientation or gender identity. It is NOT an evidence-based treatment and is opposed by all major medical organizations. In fact, research continues to support that conversion therapy is harmful, especially for LGBTQ youth.”

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NAMI Policy Priorities: Conversion Therapy

YouTube video by NAMI

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I married the most beautiful soul on this planet, and no one will ever convince me otherwise. Happy🤵👰 Anniversary, @winderlylandchime.bsky.social!

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

“[A]pplicants have learned their application is approved only if they accept one with their sex at birth, rendering it useless if their driver's license and birth certificate state otherwise.” If my license can’t say X next year, my passport becomes invalid. I’ll be stuck in the US indefinitely 🤷🏼

usatoday.com

‘Passports taken by the government’: How new State Department rule blocks trans travelers

The passport ban by the State Department has left transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Americans without one of the most vital travel documents.

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I saved WAY more headlines but was limited to 4 photos. My point: Here’s a quick lesson about f@cking around and finding out. #resist #FAFO

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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Listen up you absolute fucking legends of stupidity, you glorious, star-spangled dipshits, you majestically brain-dead champions of mediocrity, you beige wallpaper of humanity… measles outbreaks do not HAPPEN ALL THE TIME in our country. Stop acting like this shit is normal. It’s not.

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

It recently came to my attention that some college students were not aware of “Parental Rights” groups driving the erasure of “woke topics,” like curriculum or books about slavery. So, here’s a friendly reminder that passing your love of reading & history onto your kids is an act of #resistance

Person holding a chihuahua in a pink hoodie so the two can read from the book, Hipster Puppies

A photo taken from above showing a chihuahua being read to sleep on a person’s lap.

An above shot of a chihuahua with her body under a blanket and her head on a person’s stomach under an open book.

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KAPATX @kamiqcrush.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

“Morton said that when she exited the bathroom stall, she lifted her shirt to prove to the deputies that she was a woman.” How unbearably humiliating for this woman. So disgusting. flip.it/50cioe Cops burst into women's restroom to remove butch lesbian, accusing her of being a man - LGBTQ Nation

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Cops burst into women's restroom to remove butch lesbian, accusing her of being a man - LGBTQ Nation

“The only men in the women’s restroom were the cops.”

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

So honored to be asked to present about working with trans/nonbinary/gender expansive clients for the clinicians from 5 local universities with @drdibartolomeo.bsky.social. This is something we’ve done before but it feels more important than ever and our way of contributing to the fight. #resist

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

They are surveying support for DOGE, but it appears the survey is only going to the conservatives. So let’s show them how we feel. Feel free to use your name or a made up one and a made up email. #resist

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The Heritage DOGE Survey | The Heritage Foundation

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

One joy in life is when a favorite artist remains a favorite artist over decades. That’s certainly the case with @melissaferrick.bsky.social So glad you joined us here!

Musical artist, Melissa Ferrick speaking to a crowd between songs. Photo from 2004

Musical artist, Melissa Ferrick, singing into a microphone in 2003

Musical artist, Melissa Ferrick, Singing, and playing guitar at a small café in Chico, Ca. She’s seated on a stool.

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

“The label included the French text: “Nous sommes desoles que notre president soit un idiot. Nous n’avons pas vote pour lui.” Translated into English the tag reads: “We are sorry that our president is an idiot. We didn’t vote for him.” WE NEED TO BRING THIS BACK!

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Designer bemused by tag’s French insult | HeraldNet.com

SEATTLE - Clothes can make a statement, but urban-bag designer Tom Bihn is learning it’s all about the label.

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I proudly claim the ADHD storytelling “style.” If you enjoy puzzles and have a good memory for details, think of my stories as a fun Escape Room we do together. There are always surprise details and side stories AND a polite apology if you would’ve preferred A—B, w/o all the detours 🤷🏼

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GiNA @choppstar.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

“This is yet another attack on Trump’s part, focusing on policing a form of self-expression that has no impact on the ability of federal workers to do the jobs they’ve sworn to do.” 😤🤯🤬

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Trump Administration Issues Its Pettiest Order Yet—on Email Signatures

The war on DEI has reached an absurd level.

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