Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Happy October! Don’t forget to vote blue, up and down the ballot, to protect those in need. 021
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. Laura Mellin @lauramellinatelier.bsky.social · 19/09/2026#postaday2026 #artsky #blueskyart #bskyart #art #cartoon #womeninhistory #transwomen #lgbtqia+ #bipoc #womenmakehistory Honestly, I don’t know when to stop drawing, especially for a little cartoon detailing my heroines (”hero” is not a gendered word, but it might as well be. 🙄). 💜😊 1176
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.Emily Hare @emilyhare.com · 10/09/2026Since it's my 50th time round the sun, would you care to share my art around? That would be a splendid gift, thank you! 🥰 emilyhare.com #dragons #fantasyart #watercolour #creatureart #unicorns 45699375
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.Elli @ellipsis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Every glass of water you drink, is a little less water for the data centers. Stay hydrated. 854745977
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Reminiscing about my sister, trying to work through the shock of losing such a beautiful person too soon. @pegjodi.bsky.social 030
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Barn carts in need of a new home. Before we lost our sister we also lost our uncle who was caring for a colony of outdoor cats. I’ve been working with Cat Coalition of the New South, Inc. to feed, vet, fix, & rehome these sweet babies. If you know of a barn in need of some mousers comment or DM. 163
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. Laura Mellin @lauramellinatelier.bsky.social · 09/05/2026#postaday2026 #mermay #artsky #blueskyart #bskyart #art #galaxyfrog This delightful little Merphibian, the constellation tadpole, lives in freshwater lakes in the high rainforests of Greenland. It’s very rare, but is a great conversationalist. Shhhhh. 😁💜 35118
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Saturday May 2nd, my sister Jodi Black @pegjodi.bsky.social lost her battle with IPF and become an organ donor, per her wishes. I didn’t know that her March hospital visit was going to be the last hug I’d have with her. Her memorial service is this Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran in Hickory, NC 100
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Look at the women at NASA. They are the ones pushing the boundaries of science, solving problems most people can’t even understand, and carrying this country forward, while our politicians right now posture and stumble through talking points. And they are doing it all with joy.👇 417193854135
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 05/04/2026We need your help please. Please share. Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing over a thousand years of Indigenous history ancient ruins, sacred sites, and cultural landmarks built by the ancestors of today’s Pueblo peoples. 6831531797
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 01/04/2026And in horrifying news, Idaho's governor has signed the felony bathroom ban, with 5 year penalties for second offense bathroom usage, into law. This is the most significant criminalization of trans people to date. On trans day of visibility no less. It will require a new "Do not travel" warning.advocate.comIdaho governor signs law making transgender bathroom use a felonyGov. Brad Little signed the measure on Transgender Day of Visibility as advocates rallied outside the statehouse. 1021981828
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 25/03/2026@talaattanagra.bsky.social listen to a piece on this and thought of you. Mushrooms, and their fans, make some headway in the General Assembly from Radio IQ News on my WVTF app! www.wvtf.org/news/2026-03...wvtf.orgMushrooms, and their fans, make some headway in the General AssemblyDel. Charlie Schmidt's bill aimed to create the Virginia Fungi Task Force — a panel of scientists, environmentalists and state officials examining “the economic potential of fungi” in the state. 120
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Believe patients, caregivers, and medical professionals about the capabilities of people with me/cfs and protect their access to care. 050
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Yesterday was Princess PussyWillow Snugglehound’s seventh Adoptaversary! 020
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/03/2026Lieu: "Undocumented immigrants want nothing to do with the govt! To vote, you have to first register. How many undocumented immigrants are gonna go, 'Yes, I'm gonna give all my information to the govt that's maybe trying to deport me. No way!' This is a problem that doesn't exist." 472180345664
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 11/02/2026DHS contract tracker has a map of the warehouses bought, canceled, & for sale to DHS for “processing centers”. It gives an overview of the waste of tax $ to purchase, barely refit, & turn these warehouses into places to hold people indefinitely, w/out due process. This is the $75B from the Big Bill. 100
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 09/02/2026I would be laughed out of the writers’ room if I pitched this. Measles exposure at a March for Life rally. www.npr.org/2026/02/08/n...npr.orgMarch for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warnsD.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide. 29255101318
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.Coreyartus @coreyartusimagery.com · 08/02/2026Happy #SuperbOwl Sunday! Here’s another phone wallpaper for ya! • Artist Links #Art #BskyArt #Owl #GreetingCards #IndieArtist #Wallpaper • Website 182
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 06/02/2026We need to do what we can to oppose the 🧊 warehouses in our communities. The opposition to the proposed one in Hanover County Virginia was masterful. 000
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Hey folks, there’s a lot in the news about Hooman drawing down 700 🧊 folks from Minnesota, but that still leaves reportedly ~2300 to continue to brutalize the people. Last I heard not much has changed on the ground. It’s not good, it’s just less bad. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...mprnews.orgWhite House official Tom Homan announces drawdown by 700 agents in MinnesotaTom Homan, the White House official in charge of the Minnesota immigration enforcement surge, said he is drawing down the number of federal agents in the state by 700 officers. After the drawdown, the... 000
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 02/02/2026A week or so ago we got a winter storm leaving what many call snowcrete, layers of snow and sleet forming a firm 2” icy layer. For many days I could walk on it without sinking in, but it had grit to not be slippery. This was Willow’s reaction to it. 130
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. Laura Mellin @lauramellinatelier.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Am I insane? Norway DOES NOT CONTAIN THE NOBEL FOUNDATION. Trust me, I know, my older brother works there. It’s quartered in Oslo, SWEDEN. #nobelfoundationisinSweden 261
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.NPR @npr.org · 06/01/2026NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.n.prJan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attackNPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack. 441162560
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.NPR @npr.org · 06/01/2026NPR built a visual archive of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, showing exactly what happened through the lenses of the people who were there. In "Chapter 2: Stop the Steal," we look at how false claims of a stolen election mobilized Trump supporters.n.prJan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attackNPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack. 201145550
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Another great artist who did the fabulous portrait of Willow. Definitely follow for her SciFi and fantasy art. 000
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Speaking of artists, here’s another great artist I bought cards from his site, beautiful work. 000
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 31/12/2025You should follow and patronize small artists. Laura has been mighty this year with her sketch a day. 120
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.NPR @npr.org · 18/12/2025Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December. n.pr/4p0qEr6n.prThese federal workers proudly served the American people. Then came Trump's upheavalMass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December. 19373143
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 17/12/2025What will happen to the tried and true base, and what will happen to the low propensity voters, regardless of the pundit squabbling? 010
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 07/12/2025We received some snow on Friday morning, and while we’ve had a lot of melting there’s still some around. 030
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.Rachel K. (Tala) @talaattanagra.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Good job, Maryland 👏 #vaccines #healthcare #truth #NortheastPublicHealthCollaborative #autism Full statement: health.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pag... 173
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 20/11/2025I ordered some cards from Corey Johnston @coreyartusimagery.com that came in the mail today and they are as stunning as I expected. I can’t wait to send them to folks I love, after I’ve admired each one myself. www.coreyartusimagery.com/greetingcard... 171
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 11/11/2025It’s time to regulate AI, because they won’t do it themselves, and in addition to future harm to our planet and people’s lungs, it’s killing people as suicide coaches when they use AI for therapy. Y’all, fucking stop using AI! 020
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.NPR @npr.org · 08/11/2025Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the implications for bats ... and virus spread to humans? n.pr/3WNy2KLn.prWait, what? A RAT caught and ate a BAT? And there's video! What does it portend?Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the implications for bats ... and virus spread to humans? 2128675
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Happy Halloween! I put on my Maleficent dress, went to vote early in Virginia’s elections, and took the hound for a mosey. 010
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.NPR @npr.org · 11/10/2025National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. To celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people who have come out and those who want to, NPR readers share how they told their loved ones. n.pr/4nTT7PKn.prBeing your authentic self: NPR's LGBTQ+ readers share their coming out storiesNational Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. To celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people who have come out and those who want to, NPR readers share how they told their loved ones. 12538110
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 07/10/2025What’s the deal with AI art and how should we feel about it? The Oatmeal, with the help of some people friends, has an excellent take. Worth a read, especially for the Easter egg “floppyshart”. ❤️ theoatmeal.com/comics/ai_arttheoatmeal.comA cartoonist's review of AI art - The OatmealThis is a comic about AI art. 021
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Poor Willow had a rough day yesterday, aggravating her neck injury from July, with a trip to the ER Vet for assessment and more meds. She’s resting well today, moving better, no more whining or yelps of pain, and a little less shrimped up around her neck with muscle relaxers. 141
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 05/09/2025To get a Flu & Covid shot this Fall, you will want to check eligibility per new FDA policy. In 13 locations, some being VA, DC, WV, PA, NC, etc. you need a Rx from your doctor to get the COVID shot at a large pharmacy chains, even if you do meet the new guidelines. open.substack.com/pub/lilscien... 245
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Your body is not here as fodder for the diet industry. Don’t believe that this time it might work, that it was always your own lack of self control. You’re fine just the way you are. (Unless you’re a jerk, and a diet won’t make you a nice person.) If I never see another GLP-1 ad, it’ll be too soon. 141
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Lastly to keep myself safe for pack out, I had to wear a mask to protect my respiratory system from the dust since there had been no rain, a jacket with full sleeves, & a hat to protect me from the sun b/c I am still on doxy for the sinus infection, which was all really hot. Willow on her way home. 121
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 12/08/2025I went to Pennsic and came home, and went to Pennsic and came home again. Here’s some Pennsic skies. An almost Full Moon rising between some tents on Friday night, and a sunset on the first weekend. 130
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Willow has been dealing with some stuff. The thunderstorms lately have been heckin a lot, sometimes getting her Thundershirt deployed. But she also has some neck pain, likely a bulging disc, that’s making her uncomfortable & we’ve been trying to find the right course of meds & rest. Poor baby. 😢 020
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Tarot fans, LGBTQIA peeps and fam, Octopus fans, Steampunk fans, Y’all should check out Laura’s results from her June daily sketches. 110
Reposted by Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. Laura Mellin @lauramellinatelier.bsky.social · 04/07/2025I’m needing a little boost of my own work on my timeline, b/c I’m tired, and my hands hurt (I have some kind of arthritis on top of all my other problems). These are the 3.3”x5.5” octopus tarot sketches (the ones I plan to re-do in 8x5”). 66119
