Took the survey. You know how I answered.

I still have my copies of the original trilogy. Back in the day I would know a book to be fantasy based on seeing your artwork. The cover of a book is what made me read the jacket to see if I would like it. Your artwork defined my 20s reading. Beautiful work.

Multiple judges call out DOJ's methods of defending its invasive trans care subpoenas A trio of public rulings, including one on Friday, all side with providers. Two rulings also raised sharp questions about DOJ's moves in recent months.

Nov 25 2025 @rikiwilchins.bsky.social -- At least four federal judges have now blocked portions of or the entirety of invasive DOJ subpoenas served on 20 health providers of gender-affirming medical care for trans minors.

I needed somethig good and positive today. This helps.

Auction of Bob Ross paintings aims to fill funding gaps for public broadcasting More than 30 years after his death, the work of artist and public television icon Bob Ross continues to engage audiences across the world. When Congress rescinded $1.1 billion allocated for public bro...

More than 30 years after his death, the work of Bob Ross continues to engage viewers. https://to.pbs.org/49Hzu96

Oh no! Stay safe.

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

Connecticut Children’s ‘winding down’ youth gender-affirming care The hospital cited the ‘government landscape and pressure surrounding’ gender-affirming care for transgender youth in an internal memo.

More children's hospitals are rolling back or shuttering their gender-affirming care programs for minors.

If your family has been affected by these closures, I'd love to speak with you (including off the record initially if you'd prefer).

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Artist Amy Sherald has canceled her upcoming show at the Smithsonian The artist, best known for her portrait of Michelle Obama, said the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery wanted to keep her portrait of a trans woman out of the exhibition American Sublime.

The artist, best known for her portrait of Michelle Obama, said the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery wanted to keep her portrait of a trans woman out of the exhibition American Sublime.

Yes. Thanks for giving me the words to explain how I felt with a family member.

If you need a reminder of what we're fighting for, here are a bunch of authors reading short excerpts of letters sent to them by grateful readers. Recommend having tissues handy.

I still have my copies of that trilogy. I have always loved your art and could pick it out when at the bookstore or library.

Raw Punk Anthem Calls Out Transphobia on Transgender Day of Visibility - ROCK THE PIGEON Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata Unleash Punk Anthem “Protect Trans Kids” on Trans Day of…

Check it!

U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump DEI order YouTube video by 60 Minutes

Here is an awful situation that ends up with a good outcome in spite of the asinine EO that trump put out.

Federal marshals forced entry into the US African Development Foundation and escorted Musk staffers inside, after agency employees resisted their entry. Once inside, they changed the federal agency’s locks. Musk staffers were seen plugging in an external hard drive and going through everything.

As of Feb 18, the U.S. is answering 1,800 fewer research questions to improve the quality of life and longevity of Americans. This is not America first.

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Good for those states. The rest are still in need of this.

Sounds good.

This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.

Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.

When I hear men worshipping guns and talking about how there’s nothing that will stop them from defending their family, my mind goes to Naaman in the Bible. Do you remember Naaman? He was a great military leader, and he also had leprosy.

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A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue and Green are leaning on each other, nuzzling their heads together with their eyes closed. Green: Remember when we first started talking, and you had no picture of yourself on your profile? Blue: Yeah? Green: You were so nice, I didn't care what you'd look like. You being beautiful was just a bonus. Blue opens his eyes to look at Green, as Green listens attentively. Blue: On our first few dates I wasn't sure if you were male or female. I just thought you're funny and cute. Green pulls away enough to look Blue in the eye with astonishment, and Blue meets his gaze unbothered. Green: You didn't know, and you never asked me? Blue: Didn't really matter to me. I would have liked you either way.

No, but somehow surviving.

WEIMAR+STATEMENT FRANCE, GERMANY, POLAND, ITALY, SPAIN, UNITED KINGDOM EU HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SECURITY POLICY We are ready to enhance our support for Ukraine. We commit to its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's war of aggression. We share the goal to keep supporting Ukraine until a just, comprehensive and lasting peace is reached. A peace that guarantees the interest of Ukraine and our own. We are looking forward to discussing the way ahead together with our American allies. Our shared objectives should be to put Ukraine in a position of strength. Ukraine and Europe must be part of any negotiations. Ukraine should be provided with strong security guarantees. A just and lasting peace in Ukraine is a necessary condition for a strong transatlantic security. We recall that the security of the European continent is our common responsibility. We are therefore working together to strengthen our collective defense capabilities.

BREAKING: France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain & UK sign a joint statement vowing to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty & demanding a role in the peace talks.

This is leadership.

It’s also unprecedented.

A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.

I know, it just hurts and makes me want to punch something.

El Salvador offers to house violent US criminals and deportees of any nationality in unprecedented deal | CNN El Salvador has agreed to house violent US criminals and receive deportees of any nationality, in an unprecedented deal with the Trump administration that has alarmed critics and rights groups.

OMG! How?!!

Modern day book burning to negate LGBTQIA+ knowledge.

These are the same picture.

You self identify in Virginia. I've researched it.

Ack! I'm so sorry. Hugs.

Waves hi.