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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I am mentally adding "...for Basic Bitches" to the end of this headline.

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TW @twesq.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

this is fantastic and I learned something new

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

We're being told that if we sacrifice the rights of some people, then the rest of us get to keep our rights. We all know that's some BS.

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Trans Up Front @transupfrontil.com · 10/09/2026

📖Attention students! We are so excited to announce our Student Affirmation Fund distributions are ready to be sent out! 🏫We at Trans Up Front understand the hardships that come with trying to obtain gender affirming gear & want to ease the struggle for you this back-to-school season.

"Need some support for the upcoming school year? Applications open today! Find out if you're eligible today!"

"Are you...a transgender or gender non-conforming student? Living in Illinois? in grades 8th-12th? Then you qualify! We want YOU to get access to Gender affirming gear, gender affirming haircuts, support for your GSA, and more... Apply today! www.transupfrontil.com/safapplication"

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Never forget that we still exist not only within the lifetime of Ruby Bridges, but the lifetimes of many who yelled hate at a little girl trying to go to school. We must stand for Ruby and those like her today who face that ongoing hate.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Looking for an alternative to Joy-Killer Rowrow's wizard books? Here's my list of current books and shows that are all much better in every way, and also don't support a massive bigot's ongoing campaign to dehumanize trans people.

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Middle Grade Media to Enjoy Instead

With a reboot series coming and no sign of the author shutting up about her trans-hating (and often racist and even misogynist) views, the most commonly known wizard-school story is still being pus…

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Trans Up Front @transupfrontil.com · 03/09/2026

🎉We have officially passed the halfway line of our fundraiser! Thanks to all of your help sharing and donating, we can now provide:

"We raised $5590, these funds allow us to help 100 students, 80 educators, & provide 5 diversity trainings. We are officially at 55% of our goal! With our dollar for dollar match, your donation can provide double the assistance! Join us in supporting TGNC students statewide!, www.transupfrontil.com/saf"

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Any Democrat wringing their hands about Abdul el-Sayed and not about Amy Acton should be primaried and deplatformed. Fuck "centrism." You cannot compromise with fascism without becoming fascist.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It's on. Take this boycott seriously. Do it for Dolly.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I'm amused by the fact that the Wikipedia article on the Roman Monarchy includes the "Needs More Citations" tag. We know, Wikipedia, we know. *Glares at Livy and the Gauls*

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · 24/08/2026

What if we...

a button design: button is yellow and black for aposematic purposes, and reads 'if you use a.i. don't talk to me, i will bite your face clean off your skull.' in the middle is a bitey-looking beetle with a little skull making a sad face above its mandibles.

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Trans Up Front @transupfrontil.com · 04/08/2026

We have something exciting in the works, and we need your help! Today is the launch day of our Student Affirmation Fund, a month long fundraising campaign dedicated to TGNC students! 🍏

Grid paper with school supplies and light sketches. Words state, "Student Affirmation Fund"

Grid paper with school supplies and light sketches. Words state, "What is it? The Student Affirmation Fund is a fundraising initiative that will be used to support TGNC students in the back to school season! How does it help? From free gender affirming gear & haircuts to free diversity trainings for your school, this fund will be utilized to assist TGNC youth to ensure their school experience is as uplifting, affirming, and safe as possible."

Grid paper with school supplies and light sketches. Words state, "How can I donate? One of the most exciting parts of this initiative is that we have a 10,000 dollar match! This means that for every dollar you donate, it's matched! This match will allow us to maximize the amount of youth reached throughout the state possible. To donate: www.transupfrontil.com/saf What if I can't donate? If you can't donate today, no problem! You can share this campaign with your friends, family, social media following, and more! www.transupfrontil.com/saf

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Midnight Oil: Diesel and Dust Blue Sky Mining Earth and Sun and Moon

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Sorry Ohio, your next governor is going to suck either way.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I’m so fucking tired of grimdark.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Peter Jones, the original voice of The Book from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This is super good and you should definitely give it a listen (and maybe a download). If (for some weird reason) you only listen to one track, make it Wild Mountain Thyme.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

On the 5th August, the EHRC's Code of Practice becomes statutory guidance. It will make life even harder for many trans & non-binary people. It's unworkable & harmful. The Good Law Project is challenging & wants to hear from people affected by these exclusions. goodlawproject.org/discriminato...

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‘Discriminatory’ and ‘unworkable’ trans guidance to come into force | Good Law Project

The equalities minister has ordered the government’s harmful code of practice will apply from 5 August – we’re pushing back

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Cal Horton (they/them) @fiercemum.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Just had meeting with kiddo's school. She has been fully supported, treated with full equality & dignity for years. All of that changes from September. Full segregation & humiliation across the board. The school staff cried in the meeting. This will absolutely lead to children's deaths 1/2

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ChiliDishGambino @chilidishgambino.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Calling the RFK Jr diarrhea strain “MAHA Blast” since it has now evidently infiltrated Taco Bell

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andré, but scarier @andre-carlisle.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

fatality www.instagram.com/p/DasR6g-lZB...

Just woke up to find out Lindsey Graham is dead?? lol??? Most of you know him as the homophobic senator from South Carolina but to me he will always be the man who paid a twinky pre-transition college student ( ) a fat
stack of cash to do unspeakable things to him in a hotel room while he wore red lingerie

It is a canon trans event to have far right freaks bankrolling you & then turning around and voting against you. People loooooove to judge us for it but I never see them opening their wallets!!! Shoutout to s*x workers everywhere forced to humanize their enemies just to make rent.

It is an absolute mindfvck too me that one of the reasons I have any semblance of financial security (& a lack of student loans) is because of this man.

At the time I had no idea who he was, and I only figured it out because another group of twinks leaked Lady G to the media. Some queers tried to grandstand critique this, saying we shouldn't "out" people. I believe bigots with power deserve no peace or privacy, especially when they hold public office. I'm glad they did it. Icons, forever.

Anyway, if you've ever enjoyed what I do on the internet know that it is in part because of Lindsey's generous donation over a decade ago. If I've ever sent you $ for something know that was kickstarted by the now deceased sissy senator from South Carolina.

Lindsey, rest in hell for what you did to our community.

I will continue to love queer and trans people harder than you ever hated us. You loved every second of our time together and now everyone knows

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Mitch McConnell has become the Hotblack Desiato of the US Senate.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

My take: Supergirl is just a superhero version of Leon, but better because a) Kara has a more complex backstory and b) no creepy vibes. I'm sure the incels would have a very normal reaction to this take.

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Trans Up Front @transupfrontil.com · 30/06/2026

We will not allow this administrations alienation of our kiddos take away their joy & athletic existence! 🏳️‍⚧️Registration is free! Just bring yourself and your joy! 🔗https://www.transupfrontil.com/registerbeachday

First: Trans Kids Belong in Sports!
Hecox & BPJ

Then:
Out + About at the Lake: TGNC Family Beach Day

Montrose Beach
Sunday July 12th
12:30PM - 4:30PM

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

First entry into my new custom build series, the Album Project. This is the one I absolutely had to do, and we'll see what grabs me next.

Lego rendition of the album cover for Midnight Oil's Diesel and Dust: a run-down house in the middle of the outback, with plain black above and below the image

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Canada is now eligible for Eurovision, and I think we all need to see Carly Rae Jepsen and Walk Off the Earth battling it out in their country final.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

As an elementary teacher, I will unequivocally say: fuck this and fuck anyone who advocates for this. And if you want the polite version…that WAS the polite version.

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Trans Up Front @transupfrontil.com · 09/06/2026

Join us this Thursday as we come together in solidarity, support, and lots & lots of scoops! 🍦 Try out signature scoop (Gooey Butter Cake & Banana Cream Pudding in a Buttercrisp Waffle Bowl) & learn more about the Trans Up Front mission at this year's Ice Cream Social! 🍌

A white background showing vanilla ice cream in the background. The text reads, "Ice Cream Social, Thursday, June 11 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, Join Trans Up Front IL for an ice cream social at Jeni's Ice Creams!"

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

🎵 I wanna be…where the people aren’t 🎵

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The DoD change to the list of officially recognized religions is a travesty, but it’s also the starkest example of out-group homogeneity bias I have ever seen. The idea that Christianity has a bunch of denominations and Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism are monolithic is the height of ignorance.

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Mike Elgan @mikeelgan.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Now you can keep track of how many billions the AI companies are losing on AI. (Red is spending, green is revenue.) isaiprofitable.com

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

George RR Martin could singlehandedly wreck JKR's transphobic campaign. The fact that he won't is all I need to know about him. Fuck him and his endless parade of mediocre TV shows.

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Nash @radiodeadair.com · 20/05/2026

Remember: we were never given credit for being right about crypto, we were never given credit for being right about NFTs, we were never given credit for being right about the metaverse and we will never be given credit for being right about AI. Fuck 'em up anyway.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Everything out of Google I/O today is a pile of navel-gazing, fart-huffing bullshit that no one wants, and I wish nothing but complete financial ruin on this company.

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 19/05/2026

and now, your moment of zen. 🎥 (www.instagram.com/reel/DYhEwUvv67q)

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Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 05/05/2026

Again, the best time to leave Substack was yesterday. The second-best time to leave Substack is now. Friends don't let friends hang out with Nazis and TERFs

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I can't deal with it now, but this summer I definitely plan to finish migrating to DuckDuckGo, because fuck all this forever.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Wrapped up People of Note from @iridiumstudios.bsky.social just now, and I cannot express enough how perfect this game was for me. I laughed, I cried, I petted every accorgion at least twice, but most of all I felt like the creators cared about music as much as I do. Thanks, Iridium!

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Seeing all these lists of TV shows really drives home how different my tastes are. Like - how can I take seriously any top 15 list that doesn’t include Slings and Arrows? What are people doing with their lives?

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Lisa Jaffe @wordywoman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Once more for the cheap seats: LEAVE THE NAZI BAR OR STOP CLAIMING YOU ARE ANTI NAZI.

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Cami @cafiffle.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

this is my team, and we need your support to fight for better working conditions. I love this job and I love working with these people, and I want to continue to do so for as long as possible and under the best possible circumstances.

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United Wizards of the Coast - CWA @uwotc-official.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Hello World, we’d like to introduce ourselves. We the workers of the Magic: The Gathering Arena team have come together to unionize as United Wizards of the Coast - CWA! 🧵 unitedwizardsofthecoast.com/news/announcing-united-wizards-coast-cwa

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Announcing United Wizards of the Coast - CWA!

MTG Arena workers announce unionization as United Wizards of the Coast-CWA, calling on WOTC to voluntarily recognize their union and begin collective bargaining.

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Eric Simon @fairmanrogers.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Kash Patel seems to be operating on the Mel Brooks definition of “tragedy.”

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Karen Carpenter’s Halloween @kellylink.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This Is Just To Say I have turned off the AI features that were in the update and which you were probably hoping to monetize Fuck you they were stupid so unnecessary and so annoying

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