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It IS called switch…

Is it just me or does this drink scream a certain flag 😉

THE UK DATA BILL IS A THREAT TO TRANS EXISTENCE - EMAIL YOUR MPs NOW!

[copied from @/londontranspride on instagram]

"What’s being proposed in the UK Data Bill right now is nothing short of an attack on trans existence, privacy and dignity.

This amendment would force every public body — from the DVLA to the NHS — to revert our gender markers and store data only based on our sex assigned at birth. It would override Gender Recognition Certificates and effectively out trans people across countless systems. It’s surveillance. It’s erasure. It’s a violation of human rights.

This government is trying to make it impossible for us to live safely, to be seen as who we are, and to exist without fear. This is about more than just “data” — it’s about power, control, and the systematic dismantling of trans rights in the UK.

We need to act now. We need to resist — loudly, visibly, and collectively."

The bill is being discussed on May 7th so email your MPs now! London Trans Pride has also very helpfully written a template for this where all you've gotta do is add your mp's name / your name / your postcode - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jRkW_FOO0blye19gKe0EJlt1DI24QfGIGewMyNM8aKQ/edit?tab=t.0

(I'll reblog the template as text also!)

ttrpg where the amount of overkill damage your last pc took as they died is the starting xp you get with your next character. the best way to accelerate advancement is to get in way over your head and be torn to shreds

Hey now, I didn’t open Tumblr to be attacked today

they should make a version of the 🫶 emoji but with only one half of the heart so i can send it back and forth w my Friends do u guys see the vision

Okay, so I try hard to cover global queer history, and this isn't marking a stop to that, but I am aware that most of my audience is American, and I want to address them very directly right now.

Google Removed Pride Month From Its Calendar App, and Stonewall National Monument's "LGBTQ" status was changed to "LGB" on the government website. This is the beginning of the erasure of queer history, not the end. I don't know what the future of the United States looks like, as someone who studies queer history and has done so for many years, I want to share some tools with you.

Now is a good time to prioritize local queer history, Making Gay History is a great project, so is the Digital Transgender Archive, but also check your city and see what resources there are.

Read and buy books about queer history. I have an affiliate list with some of the books I personally recommend.

If you use Google Calendar, repopulate that resource with so much queer history with a free queer history calendar plug-in, it has names from queer history that you can also learn more about for free when they come up. As the author of these articles, feel free to save them, print them off, whatever makes them freely accessible as suppression get's worse.

Use your local library. Email the board about book bans, request banned books, request queer books, and make your voice heard.

Make queer art. Share queer art. Protect queer art. Here is some public-domain queer art to use as you wish.

Keep up with queer news, THEM is a great resource.

All of these tools are currently freely accessible with an internet connection. Queer history is a community responsibility, do your part.

Please, I really need to do well on this exam…

so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god

I have a compulsive urge to start conversations with people who I haven’t talked to all day with “Also” or “Anyway”. I don’t know why, but no one every says anything

when i say “that reminds me” & theres zero connection you just have to take my word for it theres no time to explain

*ೃ༄·:*¨༺ ♱✮meet me here? *✮♱ ༻¨*:·

Scalding hot take y’all aren’t ready for: Chell and GLaDOS were in fact in lesbians, but Chell was the domme and GLaDOS was the bratty sub.

Think about it: the entire game, GLaDOS runs her mouth taunting Chell as Chell calmly and slowly approaches, avoiding all of GLaDOS’s attempts to stop her, until they finally meet in person and Chell puts GLaDOS in her place.

Then in the sequel GLaDOS is back to bratting again but the moment GLaDOS is in real trouble, Chell immediately shifts into caretake domme mode to protect the sad potato that is her girlfriend (and honestly, in my experience, sad potato is a perfect description for someone going through sub drop).

Then once GLaDOS is doing better and the source of her discomfort (the obnoxious man who tried to insert himself into their dynamic before Chell dealt with him) is gone, they immediately resume their normal dynamic.

Tell me how any of that reads like Chell as the sub, hmmm?

you can only reblog this today

what a good day to remember that butch lesbians (ESPECIALLY trans, poc, and/or fat butch lesbians) aren’t fucking predatory 

This but butchxfemme

Sometimes the soul has a violent hunger for cute glass bottles. Even better if they have a wire attached stopper. They feed me even long after they are emptied

My fellow American hobby bakers, demoralized by egg prices and scarcity and how you will make the American apple pie or the chocolate chip cookie, fear not. I have spent many years turning regular baking recipes vegan for my corrupt and traitorous sister who last week ate a salmon cream cheesed roll. There are many, many substitutes for eggs including but not limited to:

Mashed banana: best added to compliment flavors of whatever it is you're baking (peanut butter, chocolate) make sure it's MUSHY and ripe

Apple sauce: again, best with complimentary flavors (cinnamon, brown sugar) use unsweetened and have the rest as a snack

The big boy champ, ground flaxseed: flavorless, though it does darken your batter/ dough a bit. Bags found next to cornstarch and almond meal, etc. Instructions on how to use right on the bag! Make sure to let the flaxseed water combo sit in a separate bowl until it has the consistency of mucus 👍

Now with all of these you MUST add a bit more leavener, they don't have the lil bit of lift eggs give, so make sure you add a touch more baking powder. Sort of ok for brownies and cookies if you want them a bit more dense but KEY for cakes, quick breads, muffins and other things like that or she is gonna be SQUIDGY 🫡

Accessibility and caring for disabled folk needs to be at the core of any eco friendly movement. Caring for your neighbors is the most important thing you can do for the world.

"Make me" is always an invitation by the way.

Monday, March 31st, at 7pm at the Minnesota state capitol, a crowd of over 100 gathered to watch trans people publicly take their HRT (all forms).

The action was put on by a group called TIGERRS (trans, intersex, gender expansive resources and services) and purposefully mentioned that all trans, intersex, gender expansive folks and their friends were welcome, and if they didn’t want to do it publicly/don’t take HRT they should come for community anyways. The action consisted of a local marching band Unlawful Assembly playing them in, a speech by a trans 17 year old, the unraveling of the flag with a new pledge to transness by the artist, a non denominational reminder of trans divinity, public HRT taking, and ended with a sing along and break for snacks. Intersex trans folks were given orchids, and sharps containers were provided. There were registered nurses, and members of community acted as security (though there were no issues). TIGERRS also shared out the Minnesota Trans Resource Directory, a 87-page guide to trans safe doctors, mechanics, restaurants, dentists, therapists, electrolysis spaces, shelters, etc, and resources on how to move to Minnesota. The directory can be found on their website.

Trans folks are not going away. We keep ourselves safe. We share and create resources and we show up for each other. We are here forever

🩵💗🤍💗🩵

by danielkordan

Trans? Experienced or educated? Stuck in the USA?

First off, we're all rooting for you out here, muchacho.

Secondly, you can take a job abroad! And in nearly all cases you can apply to stay permanently after a few years ✨ Work visas typically allow a spouse, so 2 people can leave the USA per job. I should know, I work one of these jobs as a foreigner in Denmark and am accompanied by my American wife.

Below I've written a guide for applying in Europe, specifically, but be aware that it's not only the EU hiring Americans, most countries allow skilled/educated immigration.

Also, this is not just for trans people. Anyone who can be hired for a given job can follow the guide below.

Q&A -

Q: I don't sprechen Deutsch or anything though?

A: If you speak a given country's language that's a plus, but if not, don't worry! There are a lot of sites you can use to search for English-speaking jobs. One example is Englishjobs.com, which lists thousands of live, English-speaking jobs in mainland Europe. I would know, I found my current job on a similar site. For permanent settlement you in some cases need to have learned the language well (here that's available in Denmark, for example, after 5 years residency).

Q: Can I really bring my wife/husband?

A: In nearly all cases, yes. I'm in Denmark currently with my Californian wife. For the record I'm not trans, but a lot of my friends are (my background's in animation).

Q: Are they really hiring trans people?

A: Yes. And it's worth adding that DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives are still in full swing in many EU countries. As a result, your resume may have a particular appeal if you meet the following criteria:

Ethnic Minority: Companies are actively seeking diverse backgrounds to enhance representation.

Female: Many organisations prioritise gender diversity and aim to improve women's representation in the workforce.

LGBTQIA+: There is a growing recognition of the importance of sexual orientation and gender identity in hiring practices, with many employers implementing policies to support LGBTQIA+ employees.

Disabled: Organisations often have initiatives to promote the hiring of individuals with disabilities.

Neurodivergent: Increasing awareness of neurodivergent conditions leads to more companies welcoming neurodiverse talent. I have ADHD, for example, and my company is pushing hard for DE&I normalisation.

Q: Does it cost money to apply?

A: Usually the company you apply to will ask whether you have the right to work in the country and, if they really want you, will pay this application cost themselves. If you get the job offer and you need to then apply by yourself it costs, in most cases, $100 to $300. My application in Denmark cost $1,100, however. My wife could then apply for residency via that same application.

Q: Do I need an education in all cases?

A: Not necessarily. Varies by case. I have a degree, experience in my field, and software proficiencies that made my application stand out, but many jobs are skill or trade based.

Q: These jobs seem a little low paid for my field. Why is that?

A: Healthcare is covered, public transport is widespread, cities are walkable or cyclable, childcare is taken care of in a lot of places. You're paying less overall. Roughly 20% of the US GDP is from its batshit medical/insurance system, so you make about 10-20% more monthly in the US, give or take.

Q: If I lose my job, does my visa expire?

A: Yes, and your spouse's if you brought one. You can move jobs, so long as the salary still meets the minimum, but if there's downtime that means the visa lapses you gotta go.

Q: Does the job salary need to meet a minimum threshold for me to apply to live there?

A: Yes.

Germany: The minimum gross salary threshold for most skilled workers is around $60,000 per year. For occupations in high demand (e.g., engineers, doctors), the threshold is lower, at around $48,000 per year.

France: The minimum salary for a work visa in France typically aligns with the Smic (minimum wage), which is approximately $23,000 per year. However, for skilled positions, remuneration must usually be at least 1.5 times the Smic.

Netherlands: The minimum salary threshold for a highly skilled migrant is around $5,000 per month ($60,000 per year) for those over 30 years of age, and lower for younger applicants (around €4,000 per month).

Spain: The minimum salary threshold for work visas depends on the job but generally aligns with the national minimum wage, which is approximately $17,000 per year. However, skilled positions may require higher salaries.

Sweden: For skilled workers, the salary must be competitive and generally must meet the average salary level, which can be around SEK 26,400 per month (approximately $2,750).

Denmark: Unusually stringent laws make this 514,000dkk/$75,000 per year, or possibly less if your career is on the Positive List for Skilled Work or Higher Education. Worth mentioning that Denmark is perhaps the only EU country not seeing right wing populism in their political polls, largely due to their high bar for incoming migration.

Q: Do I need documentation?

A: Yes. Passport, certificates for education, marriage certificate if relevant. You'll also need to trade in your driver's license for a local one within a set period of time upon arrival.

Q: If I don't have a degree, skills, or experience, am I just fucked?

A: No, for example people with successful businesses can apply for entrepreneurial visas, and there are "working holiday" visas available (chiefly for people under 35) in Australia, Ireland, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada and South Korea, as these countries have an agreement with the USA (for now). Countries have a variety of ways in!

Q: What about muh rights?

A: You still gottem. Unless it's guns, and even then you can usually get a proper license in the countryside. Hate speech is not protected speech. Abortion is generally permitted within a term limit below fetal viability (e.g. 12 weeks in Germany and 12 weeks and 6 days in Italy, or 14 weeks in France and Spain). More privacy rights. More consumer protection.

Q: Is this an exhaustive list for ways a trans person can have asylum? Do I definitely need to travel far?

A: No! Read this helpful, recent guide, written in 2025: https://translash.org/articles/trans-relocation-guide-finding-trans-asylum-and-safe-havens/

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If anyone in Europe or elsewhere wants to put their hand up and say, hey I'm in X city in Y country and I'll be here to talk to you when you move, reblog and say so! That's so important!

My brand of “brat” is literally all bark no bite like sometimes I’m in the mood for a little pushback but all it takes is one “no seriously baby, behave” and I’m like you are so right sir o7, I will get on that rn. Behaving asap. My bad. I can be good. Promise.

And then my metaphorical tail wags like mad when I’m told I am being good

I think having worldbuilding as a hobby is both a wonderful delight and horrible curse. I have spent the past two days designing a metaphysical flow chart for alchemy that has maybe a 10% chance of coming up in any game ever, but it both ties into my hyperfixations and sets up the potential for a game around making a philosopher’s stone, and is therefore the best thing I have ever created.

Hey Siri, what is the resonant frequency of large town?

Look im a simple girl i have simple needs.

I just want to let out a tiny itsy bitty blood curdling scream that results in demolition of all manmade objects within a 100 mile radius

Idk where that post is that said “anybody who tells you other trans people are the enemy is a Fed” but yeah, can we bring back that energy please?

Trans woman are not trans men’s oppressors, trans men are not trans women’s oppressors, nonbinary people are not responsible for transphobes not taking trans people seriously.

Talking about transmysogyny is not oppressive to trans men. Using the word transandrophobia is not inherently transmysogynistic. Talking about exorsexism is not erasing binary trans peoples struggles.

Like comon guys this is really basic stuff can we all agree on these things before moving on?

this girl at uni was dressed sooo gay and then i found out she's just straight with a lesbian mom. dykebaiting is not a victimless crime 😔

they need to invent getting your pussy ate for girls with dicks. please i’m desperate.

~Thank you again —truly~

Can we just appreciate that taking one day off of work to prepare this seems like not nearly enough. Impressive work

Hosted my most elaborate LOTRathon + feast yet. 12 hours, 12 people, 8 courses, 2 spreadsheets, planned & executed by yours truly. I took Friday off work to prepare.

Some details under the cut.

I’ve always wanted to do a real Hobbit-style feast (instead of typical afternoon grazing board + dinner) and this year I finally did it! All the planning paid off, it went off without a hitch. 😎 Early reviews included the words “insane” and “deranged” (honorary).

As for the menu, I took inspiration from other people’s LOTR feasts (mostly from Reddit, Pinterest, etc). However I wanted mine to be sliiiightly less carb-intensive than a lot of the ones I saw, considering we’d be eating ALL day and I didn’t want everyone to get too full too early lol. So I tried to alternate heavier courses with lighter courses and served fresh fruit & veg with every course. Some courses, like Dinner (cheese & potato tart), were meant to be more of a taster than a full meal.

I also prioritized menu cohesion/my own preferences over being super “fantasy accurate”. Examples—thin, aromatic shortbread cookies instead of typical thicker/bready Lembas bread, tomato confit instead of typical Full English-style roasted/seared tomatoes.

For recipes, I found a bunch of recipes and often combined elements or used them as a base and adjusted to preference. If anyone’s interested in the recipes I can provide more details.

Finally, I also printed out relevant book/movie quotes and set them out with each course but Tumblr is limiting me on images!

All in all, a very successful showing! 🥕🧅🍅🥓🧀🍓🍇