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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We just launched the 2nd episode of Them's Wild! A podcast where gender gets fluid, justice is loud, & nothing is off limits. In this episode (recorded in Sep; perfection takes time!) Parker, Fiolet, and I talk about visibility. Check it out: rss.com/podcasts/the... #TransWeekOfVisibility

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The B'K Magazine @thebkmagazine.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Please note CWs The way I was raised, feelings and needs were not allowed. My responsibility (as I saw it) was to assess everyone else’s and adjust my being, actions, and the space I take up accordingly. Read more by @mxchristalbot.bsky.social in Vol 10: www.globalmajoritypress.org/all-my-relat...

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Hi folks! A Black trans individual needs emergency help. Please give to Jazz if you can: Cashapp: $JCSCO26 Venmo: jassmittys Apple Pay: 214-783-9245 And please share widely. We keep us safe, housed, and resourced!

Image says Support Jacob (Jazz) Smith. Rapid fundraising call. Jacob needs urgent support to stay housed and mobile. Living with a permanent disability, he's navigating limited work options and delayed federal aid until December 2026 while building powerful organizations and solutions. Your support keeps hope alive. Secure safe, stable housing after leaving an unsafe situation in Breckenridge; stay mobile for local travel, and weekly moonshot fellowship sessions; resource personal and work supplies currently not covered until 2026; focus on humanity solutions, innovation, not survival. "We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond." Gwendolyn Brooks. October 13 $425 goal. Cashapp: $JCSCO26, Venmo: jassmittys, Apple Pay: 214-783-9245.

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J. D. Harlock @jdharlock.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Excited to share that my essay was featured in issue four of volume sixteen of The B'K Magazine (@thebkmagazine.bsky.social) Read it for free on their website: www.talbot-heindl.com/the-bk-archi... A thank you to EiC @mxchristalbot.bsky.social! #PublishingNews #WritingCommunity #SWANA #MENA

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I love this image.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 19/09/2025

Heritage Foundation has released an absolutely insane policy proposal to label all trans people as domestic terrorists. It uses completely made up instances of terrorism and made up statistics but facts don't matter to them. They want us all eradicated.

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Flyer from The Heritage Foundation Oversight Project titled “Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism (TIVE): Background and FAQs on Need for an FBI Domestic Terrorism Designation.” The page defines “Transgender Ideology” and “TIVE,” outlining beliefs allegedly associated with them. It claims such ideology justifies violence against opponents or frames opposition as violence. The text references the alleged assassination of Charlie Kirk, urging the FBI to classify TIVE as domestic terrorism.

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Continuation of flyer with a section titled “Recent Instances of TIVE-Motivated Acts of Domestic Terrorism.” Lists multiple violent events from 2018 to 2025, attributing them to transgender ideology. Includes mugshots of two alleged attackers. Followed by a “Frequently Asked Questions and Key Terms” section, addressing whether transgender people are terrorists, comparing TIVE with “Nihilistic Violent Extremism,” and discussing FBI designations.

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Section titled “Terminology Used by TIVE.” Defines terms including cisgender, deadnaming, Gillick competence, misgendering, “Right to Exist,” “Trans genocide,” and a phrase “You either have a live boy or dead girl, you choose.” Each is presented as terminology used in or associated with TIVE. Page layout is text-heavy, no additional graphics.

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

The other day, I told my partner the story of how everything changed in 5th grade, how I was exiled from the friend group for being a dictator... Read more of "Wounds of Gold" by Victoria Derr Valencia in The B'K Mag, Vol 16, Issue 3: www.talbot-heindl.com/bitchin_kitsch

Image is the cover art by Jennie Cao which features double green self-portraits of the artist where one is whispering into the other's ear. There is a bright sunset and a stormy ocean behind them. Text overlaid is the exerpt of Victoria's piece.

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

This is the only way this "story" should be reported. I have to amend my bias and concede that it isn't just white people who weaponize their faux "fear." But it is shameful that a Black man would do so, considering how much he's probably experienced it from white people himself.

Screenshot of a headline that reads Snoop Dogg says he's 'scared to go to the movies' after seeing two women kiss in a cartoon.

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Gender Census @gendercensus.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The 12th annual international Gender Census 2025 is now open until at least 30th August 2025! survey.gendercensus.com It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.

Title: Gender Census 2025.

Text: If you can't easily put yourself into just one of these two boxes, you are invited to take part.

Illustration: Two boxes, each with photos of relevant dictionary pages.

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The B'K Magazine @thebkmagazine.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED: The deadline for Summit for Action's Toolkit for Tough Conversations around Environmental Justice has been extended to Oct 17! Check out the guidelines and send your work on navigating challenging climate, enviro, & social justice convos: www.summitforaction.org/submissions-...

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Hi friends! There's another trans neighbor who needs emergency housing starting before July 25. They are also disabled and meeting with the DVR to find a job that works for their disabilities, but currently cannot pay rent. 1/

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

SUBS OPEN: There's a new zine project I'm editing hosted by Summit for Action's Community of Practice! The zine is called Toolkit for Tough Conversations and will feature a mix of art, storytelling, and accessible resources to help folks navigate challenging climate, environmental, and...

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · 18/05/2025

So, uh, Kevin Spacey is getting a lifetime achievement award at Cannes…in case you were concerned about how #MeToo is ruining abusive people’s lives.

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Rayne Alarcio @raynealarcio.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Thrilled and grateful to announce that my poem "advice for self-introductions in final fantasy xiv, when you play with a disability" has been picked up for publication by @mxchristalbot.bsky.social of @thebkmagazine.bsky.social!

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Zappit @zappit.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

It also appears this could be a site-killing hack - it appears nobody updated anything since 2016, and the leaks are basically showing the security holes were security canyons. Almost every user is now compromised. 4Chan is fucked.

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Zappit @zappit.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Long story short - the hackers are a group of shithead former Channers with an axe to grind against the current 4Chan. There are no heroes in this story - just a slap fight between awful people.

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Zappit @zappit.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

4Chan was hacked, its source code was leaked, admin emails were leaked, AND a lot of registered users used their real names and .edu email addresses. Lotta CHUDs getting exposed to sunlight today.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 06/03/2025

Rep. Zooey Zephyr - My Wife - just gave an incredible speech against a drag ban in Montana. It was so strong that a Republican rose to speak passionately against the bill, chastising the sponsor. The drag ban dies in Montana, flips 10+ Republican votes! This is the power of representation.

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Lauren Hartz @lnhartz.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

For a lot of people, it's a lack of access and consideration that disables them. It's about the physical and cultural environment of a space in relation to a person/persons lead to disenfranchisement. To quote them directly "it's not about numbers, but about power and equity"

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Lauren Hartz @lnhartz.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

@mxchristalbot.bsky.social's latest CCF article mentioned shifting their language from minority to minoritized to distinguish between systemic marginalization of a group rather than being in a group where their identity is not the most represented. It made me think of the social model of disability

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I just mailed my paperwork for an updated birth certificate with my updated name and gender marker! I'm glad my birth state has this as an option now. It didn't when I first changed my gender marker. And it's important when the federal chain of paperwork is fucked up.

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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

MAGA GOOFS: if we eliminate government jobs those departments will become more efficient so we have fired thousands of park rangers. EVERYONE: okay what about police officers? MAGA GOOFS: how dare you

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 19/02/2025

After publishing this story, which features a picture of the protest at Children's National in DC, I have been informed that moments ago, Childrens National in DC has resumed transgender care. The hospital protests worked! Keep doing them!

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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

That they see these as mere symptoms or provisional distractions and not as primary contradictions is a failure of their thinking that has left them unequipped to confront this historical moment.

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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

That so many left intellectuals are not morally offended by racism or sexism is a problem.

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Oni Blackstock, MD MHS @oniblackstock.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Under fascism, no one is safe. Universities stayed quiet as the admin targeted DEI & foreign aid, censored research, etc. Now, they face devastating cuts to indirect cost rates, threatening research & operations. Silence won’t protect institutions. It won’t protect people; it never does.

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Some folks would rather have national prestige than provide a safe and inclusive environment for their community, and that's sad shit. Even sadder when this person is elevated in the community. I hope others decide to prioritize safety and inclusion instead, especially in the years ahead of us.

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

King Soopers sent an email to everyone who's done pick-up, offering free delivery in my area. They're doing this because if you went to the actual store, you'd see the union is picketing! Do NOT cross the picket line by taking them up on this. It's dirty, sneaky, and shameful.

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🍧Meat Popsicle🍧 @baddielynn.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

"We can have debate and policy discussion without offending..." A debate on trans rights and policy discussion on how to restrict those rights is inherently offensive. Whatever limited vocabulary Mace can conjure is less offensive than how inherently degrading saying offense can be avoided is.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 05/02/2025

Old enough to remember when they kicked my wife out for "decorum" for stating that anti-trans laws harm trans kids. Now you got Nancy Mace out there yelling "tranny tranny tranny" into the microphone.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 03/02/2025

Something I wrote elsewhere but is relevant here, as we start this first full week of February 2025:

"Punching Nazis" is a general category. It includes but is not limited to actual punching. If what you're doing gums up the works for them, makes their lives difficult, frustrates their aims, slows them down, pisses them off, and makes them look like fools, well then, you, my friend, are a steely-eyed Nazi puncher.

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Okay, I was getting worked up, but I've decided to lean back on humor because this is what's gonna get me through it. I present to you: Sometimes you have to TAME your BRAT (or how to notice and deal with disruptive behavior from individuals in an equity training who don't want to do the work).

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

So if I’m understanding today correctly, the world’s richest person Elon Musk, whom no one elected, is taking over federal payment systems and employee data while the federal employees who investigate and prosecute public corruption are being fired en masse.

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Kat Howard @katwithsword.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Sometimes something is so appalling, you have to double check to make sure it's really true. But yes. In the face of disaster, this is what the president asked.

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laura olin @lauraolin.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Keep it up. He should not know peace until he gets his act together or resigns leadership. archive.is/Rv504

In Tense Call, Governors Push Schumer to Fight Harder Against Trump
On a call with Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, six Democratic governors pushed him to slow down the confirmation of President Trump’s nominees and to do more to block his agenda.

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

We learned something: They will rescind fucked up things if we all hound him! They've rescinded two EOs already. Which means, y'all who got the thing that was fucking up your life rescinded, don't leave the rest of us behind. Help us with the critical mass, file lawsuits, etc.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 28/01/2025

Providers can still provide gender-affirming care to transgender people under the age of 19, but this order directs federal agencies to take steps toward withholding funds from providers who do. This is a dangerous and sweeping attempt to control our bodies, our families, and our lives.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 28/01/2025

BREAKING: President Trump signed an executive order threatening to override families with transgender youth and shut down access to gender-affirming care for trans people under the age of 19 nationwide. This order will not take immediate effect, and we will not allow this policy to stand.

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Hell yeah! I just got out of my court hearing, and my name is now officially, legally Chris Talbot! They granted my Motion for Expedition of Name Change so that I can try and get my documents in order.

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Emily K @emkultra64.com · 29/01/2025

Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last. Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.

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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Your regular reminder that the first known clinic to offer gender-affirming surgeries was … destroyed by Nazis. In 1933. (Magnus Hirschfeld’s Institut für Sexualwissenschaft.) They always come for trans people first.

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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The lowest hanging Jewish fruit, but I'm glad the community is showing up on this. I hope the community actually hides people at risk-- reviving the sanctuary networks we had built last time around. I hope the community stands in solidarity with trans people and everyone else targeted today.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

New White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt did her first press briefing today and told a number of demonstrable lies (about condoms for Gaza, the criminal records of undocumented migrants, and more). This is how the New York Times covered it.

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Sucks when people take your stuff and use it to make their stuff and don’t pay for it, eh?

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 29/01/2025

I keep thinking about what might have happened if people had listened to Patricia Williams, Charles Lawrence, Mari Matsuda, Gary Peller, Jonathan Kahn, and other actual critical race theorists about the shift away from racial justice towards diversity as a framework medium.com/space-anthro...

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Diversity is a Dangerous Set-up

Recreational antiracism won’t change anything: a review of Jonathan Kahn’s critique of implicit bias discourse.

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 29/01/2025

Diversity was a conservative compromise that liberals decided to accept and now we are here

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Chris Talbot (they/them) @mxchristalbot.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Bold AF to internet stalk someone, find things to be offended about in their socials, make it a workplace issue tying their livelihood to it, and then claim *you* feel psychologically unsafe. You could just not stalk me on the internet and it'll solve both our problems. 🤷🏻

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