Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, recently used my second-place finish in the 1,600-meter run, and that of my teammate in the 800-meter run, to malign Soren Stark-Chessa, the trans-identified athlete who finished first. One of the reasons I chose to run cross-country and track is the community: Teammates cheering each other on, athletes from different schools coming together, and the fact that personal improvement is valued as much as, if not more than, the place we finish. Last Friday, I ran the fastest 1,600-meter race I have ever run in middle school or high school track and earned varsity status by my school’s standards. I am extremely proud of the effort I put into the race and the time that I achieved. The fact that someone else finished in front of me didn’t diminish the happiness I felt after finishing that race. I don’t feel like first place was taken from me. Instead, I feel like a happy day was turned ugly by a bully who is using children to make political points. We are all just kids trying to make our way through high school. Participating in sports is the highlight of high school for some kids. No one was harmed by Soren’s participation in the girls’ track meet, but we are all harmed by the hateful rhetoric of bullies, like Rep. Libby, who want to take sports away from some kids just because of who they are. Anelise Feldman Freshman, Yarmouth High School Yarmouth

this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...

A lavender cake that says “omg birthday twinsies”.

When you and your twin share a birthday.

This is a promotional poster for a May Day 2025 event in Philadelphia featuring Senator Bernie Sanders. The event is organized by the Philadelphia AFL-CIO (as indicated by their logo) with the theme "For the Workers, Not the Billionaires." The poster includes: - The headline "Feel the BERN Philly!!" - "MAY DAY 2025" prominently displayed - The account name "phillyaflcio" at the top - A circular image of an older man with white hair and glasses - Text indicating people can RSVP and get details at "bit.ly/May1philly" - A note at the bottom indicating this is "BREAKING NEWS" about Senator Bernie Sanders joining their "Workers over Billionaires" event This is promoting a labor-focused rally or event taking place on May 1st, 2025 (May Day, which is traditionally associated with labor movements worldwide) in Philadelphia with Senator Bernie Sanders as a featured speaker.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

FEEL THE BERN PHILLY

bit.ly/May1philly

Two people in a previously monogamous relationship choosing to also date other people with enthusiastic consent of all people involved. What that dating looks like and the investment of their relationships can differ widely between couples and each individual.

Our open letter response to the #USCommerceDept and #POTUS

Saucy Tahini Noodles with Honey’d Sweet Potatoes and cucumbers over kale in a wide white bowl. Recipe by Half Baked Harvest.

A new dinner from last night that will definitely be put into the regular rotation.

The alt texts on these pics are 💯

I'd rather that we have a direct conversation about our frequency of seeing one another rather than being their back-up-plans. For a partner to follow through with plans, even if the plans are watching TV, is very important to me. But I don't want to fight the reality of a new partner needing time.

So many thoughts... :) If my LT partner asked for flexibility to make room for a new partner, I would interpret it as a polite/passive ask that we reduce how often we see each other. If my partner schedule over our plans more than once I would feel like it's a lack of consideration... (cont'd)

But I would also communicate with my partner if this request for flexibility is short-term (a couple of weeks), long-term (a month or more) or indefinitely.

If I was the one asking for flexibility around scheduling, I would be considering a few scenarios: I might need to cancel last-minute, I might be able to see my partner 1 out of x number of days, yet I'm not sure which day that is, I might need to cut my time short with a partner.

I don’t understand how people with children do it, I barely have enough bandwidth to take care of two cats and one (1) cast iron skillet

The Oscar category you win is “Best” followed by the last thing you did:

Best cat butt slapper.

Artist’s IG handle: artismorethanaprettypicture

@spectaclefreckle.bsky.social’s post was on TV! 😮

Thaaaanks!! 🥰

How to Deal If You and Your Partner Have Mismatched Sex Drives People who've experienced different libidos in their relationship share tips for making it work.

I was interviewed for this article that was published today!

Everyone who said corporate pride was just a way to sell rainbow products without any actual effort or commitment to be pro-LGBTQ was proven right

Go Birds 🦅

#catsofbluesky #GoBirds

Would love an invite if any are left!

Elon Musk is a terrible president.

Two cats sit with their back to an open door in a foyer, the sun shining through.

Sunbathers

Same! I have a Roku TV with Antiques Roadshow channels

Antiques Roadshow is my comfort show, love putting it on especially when I’m sick cause I can nod in and out and not miss any plot. Do you prefer the British or American version?

It's from the last season of Sailor Moon. The Sailor Starlights (Sailor Star Fighter, Sailor Star Maker, and Sailor Star Healer) are in a pop group called The Three Lights, whose real purpose is to sing their song in hopes to find their princess. 🤓

Yuppp. Go Birds 🦅

After the week we’ve had, we needed a win. #GoBirds

The Three Lights 🌙💫