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so fucked up that goncharov is only on poob

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Almost exactly one year ago, my Dad made fun of some some cosplayers heading to the annual anime convention. This single mention sent me on the following sequence of thoughts and actions:

Remembering that I always wanted to go to anime conventions back in high school but was scared of my family disapproving.

Realizing that, now that I'm an adult with my own car and money, I can go without even telling anyone.

Realizing that, if I went, I'd want to cosplay.

Realizing that, even though I thought of myself as male at the time, the only cosplay that was appealing to me were female characters, specifically Hitori Gotoh from Bocchi the Rock.

Studying and practicing makeup to see if I could pass as a woman, specifically Hitori.

Despairing that I would never know enough makeup to pass as a woman.

Realizing from the crippling dysphoria I was suddenly feeling (and a bunch of other shit that I'd repressed for years) that I was trans.

Coming out to a bunch of people.

Getting laser hair removal.

Going on HRT.

Buying a $32.99 Hitori Gotoh cosplay set.

Buying a ticket for the local anime convention.

And tomorrow I'll go to the convention wearing the cosplay that sparked my transition. Thank you, Bocchi!

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i love poison omelette

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"Ranma doesn't enjoy being a girl!" Ranma Saotome every other chapter:

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do sylvari glow when they blush?? idc they do now

he's definitely reading smut and blushing

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My favorite fun facts about each GW2 main race

Humans

- they literally are aliens. Like. This is just a canon fact. Also they're everywhere. Literally they spread everywhere. Kudzu ass race

- the norn Commander calls humans "so territorial"

- religious trauma: the fantasy race

Charr

- it is implied that charr can get high on catnip

- they might all have mercury poisoning and this might be why the olmakhan are so chill in comparison

- the art team threatened to give female charr six boobs

Asura

- inspired by Stewie Griffin

- their racial language is partly mathematical. They fucking speak math

- idfk just look at them. Squishing them like eye pop toy

Sylvari

- we have no actual idea what the full lifespan of a Sylvari is- they've only died of unnatural causes

- they have golden blood. This is never shown in game but I like this very much

- they can't reproduce sexually but can have sex. And they do. Tf

Norn

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Dandelions have a symbiotic relationship with little kids who make wishes

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My brother asked me to draw this for him

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An open letter to the U.S. Senate

Improve disabled American's financial stability with S.4102 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

In the words of David Goldfarb on behalf of the Arc of the United States, "…we enthusiastically endorse S. 4102, the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, which would raise the amount of savings a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient can keep for the first time in over thirty years. The mission of the Arc is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

"SSI provides an extremely modest cash benefit, a maximum of $841 a month in 2022, for certain individuals with disabilities and older adults. In March 2022, nearly 7.6 million people: 4.3 million working-age individuals with disabilities; 1 million children with disabilities; and 2.3 million older adults relied on the program.

"Many individuals with IDD rely on the SSI program. In 2017, SSA estimated that approximately 19% of working-age SSI recipients possessed an intellectual disability. For many people with IDD, SSI is their only source of income without which they could become institutionalized or homeless.

"Unfortunately, the benefit’s low, outdated resource limit of $2,000 for individuals/$3,000 for couples does not allow people to save for emergencies, such as a leaky roof, car repair, or other unexpected expense. To make matters worse, the $2,000 limit does not adjust for inflation every year, and it has remained the same since 1989.

"The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act would significantly improve the lives of SSI recipients, including people with IDD, by raising the asset limit to $10,000 per individual/$20,000 per couple. The legislation also adjusts that number for inflation every year, a critical element in 2 today’s inflationary environment. This will allow SSI beneficiaries to use their own savings to address needed emergencies when they arise.

"Thank you again for this critical legislation."

Truly his letter is phenomenal and applicable to many American citizens. I hope you too appreciate his mastery of diction, his compassion for his fellow American, and the truth in his words.

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not naming names but i hate this character design trope

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been a while, here’s vampire jude for the few of you still left here

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📝 An open letter to the President & U.S. Congress

🏳️‍⚧️ Don't Ask, Don't Tell 2.0: The Trans Military Ban Violates Equality & Readines

2 so far! Help us get to 5 signers!

We, the undersigned, call for the immediate repeal of the transgender military ban and demand the full restoration of the rights of transgender Americans to serve openly in the United States Armed Forces.

Why This Matters:

1. Unit Cohesion & Readiness: Transphobia erodes trust among service members, negatively impacting unit cohesion and operational effectiveness. Discrimination has no place in a military that thrives on unity, discipline, and mutual respect.

2. Impact on All Service Members: Policies that target transgender individuals create a hostile work environment, encourage misinformation about the human body, and reinforce harmful stereotypes about gender and capability. This harms transgender, intersex, cisgender, and female service members alike.

3. Historical Parallels: The transgender military ban echoes the discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy (1994–2011), which harmed LGBTQ+ service members and was ultimately repealed because it weakened, rather than strengthened, our military.

The Reality:

- Transgender service members have served honorably throughout history, from the Civil War to today. Notable figures such as Pvt. Albert D. J. Cashier prove that gender identity has no bearing on a soldier's ability to serve with courage and distinction.

- Medical & Psychological Readiness: Gender dysphoria is not an automatic disqualifier for service. Many transgender individuals meet or exceed all physical and mental health standards required by the military.

- International Precedents: Allied nations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Israel, allow transgender individuals to serve openly with no adverse effects on military readiness.

Our Demands:

1. End the Transgender Military Ban immediately and restore the ability of transgender Americans to serve openly.

2. Ensure Equal Treatment by implementing non-discrimination policies across all branches of the military.

3. Provide Access to Gender-Affirming Healthcare as part of comprehensive medical care for all service members.

4. Uphold Military Meritocracy by ensuring that promotions and assignments are based on ability, not gender identity.

The United States military has always been strongest when it values the diversity, dedication, and courage of its service members. We urge you to take action now to protect the rights of all who volunteer to defend our nation.

Sign this petition to stand with our transgender troops and demand an end to discriminatory policies!

Source :

- https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/trump-executive-order-transgender-military-dei-rcna189470

- https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/restoring-americas-fighting-force/

▶ Created on February 3 by Ret. SGT Guild, Veteran Chapter Leader at SPARTApride.org

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“My gf who has somehow never petted a cat before described purring”

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What it meant to be a woman in many African pre-colonial societies was not rigid. “Among the Langi of northern Uganda,” writes Sylvia Tamale, dean of the faculty of Law at Makerere University Uganda, “the mudoko dako, or effeminate males, were treated as women and could marry men.” There were also the Chibados or Quimbanda of Angola, male diviners whom, some scholars have argued, were believed to carry female spirits through anal sex.

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This practice of same-sex marriage was documented in more than 40 precolonial African societies: a woman could marry one or more women if she could secure the bridewealth necessary or was expected to uphold and augment kinship ties. The idea that a female could be a husband perplexed Europeans, and often lead to fantastical conclusions.

Wanted to share an article about pre-colonial African gender identities! The article is really great!