We must become the queer elders that we had taken from us. We are here because of pride and proud we will remain.

This comic from Lilo the Autistic Queer (@A_Silent_Queer on Twitter) made me smile today. There is no one way to look trans, and no one way to transition. However you choose to express your authentic self is good and doing what makes you happy regardless of what cis people think is good.

So many beautiful trans people out there. All of them are valid in who they are. Also, the points about "wants HRT/wants surgery" etc. are important; not everyone has access to what they'd need to transition the way they'd want to. People questioning anyone's trans-ness because someone doesn't fit into whatever they imagine a trans person should be is incredibly hurtful and quite often adds insult to injury.

THIS. Also, to prevent people from misquoting this poem in the future, here's the whole thing, written by German Lutheran pastor Martin Niemoller in 1946:

"First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—      Because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—      Because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—      Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."

What's more Niemoller was a national conservative. He originally supported the Nazi Party, hoping it would bring about a national revival (as did many Germans), until Hitler proclaimed the supremacy of state over religion and Protestant churches, at which point he allied with other pastors and Lutheran organizations against Nazification. He was also anti-Semitic, making many pejorative remarks about Jews, such as them deserving persecution for crucifying Jesus and believing they should be kept out of any positions in the government. He was imprisoned from 1937-1945, during which time he reconsidered his earlier views.

This poem is a warning, not because Niemoller saw it happen. It is because this is his story. This poem is him saying "don't be how I was, because for however much you support a regime and the hate it doles onto the people marginalized and labelled for extermination, they will one day come for you, like they came for me". No one is immune from the prejudice of the state - there is never only one scapegoat.

The leopards will eat your face too

Have you guys seen that clip

Go off Kermit

Could you maybe reblog this post if you think respecting trans peoples' names and identities is a basic right and not a political opinion?

No pressure. Just seeking some validation of my sentiment. Due to some. people

everybody go home the best tag on this post just dropped

Well, to be honest, I prefer to use the new nickname Xitter (which simply must be pronounced Shitter). If the shoe fits...

"u don't know my alphabet" is changing my brain chemistry as we speak i will start saying that every time someone wants me to label my sexuality despite me saying i don't fw that

this single interaction is altering my worldview. i thought i was alone

My alphabet:

I love The Golden Girls.

Ya’ll don’t have any idea how fucking brave and needed these plot lines were.

This was before Ellen came out.

This was before civil unions.

This was before Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.

This was when your ass could be fired, blacklisted, and shunned with no legal protections for even being hinted at being gay.

And the Golden Girls said “Fuck you, Fuck this, we’re doing it anyway.”

I think it should be noted that Blanche’s quote about AIDS is also “It is not god punishing people for their sins” and that the episode also deals with slutshaming.

I don’t know if people realize how much activism these women did for gay right and during the aids crisis. If you think about it they were all long established in Hollywood and Broadway. They had tons of friends personally affected and dealing with the aids crisis. Estelle Getty lost a nephew. I think they helped plant seeds in people who watched Golden Girls that helped make things a little more normalized and mainstream.

Yes, so much Yes to this.

The B in LGBTQ+ is not a silent letter.

please reblog this until i find my true love. i am so alone

Made it poly friendly

oh hell yeah even better

Made one for aromantic trans people 👍

@mlm-blues I cast upon thee key finding

THANK YOU

Priorities.... 😉

Reblog this post if you’re comfortable with transgender people using the bathroom that best matches their gender identity.

I literally give zero fucks about who is in the bathroom as long as they don’t talk to me while I’m going.

Don't leave the toilet seat soiled and wash your hands, please. That's all I'm asking from anyone using the bathroom.

Reblog if you're not homophobic

Every url that reblog’s will be written in a book and shown to my homophobic dad. 

well gosh, that’ll be a long book.

Considering that the original post dates back to 2012.... is the book still a WIP?

Charity poster art reveal

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My Ko-fi

Oh, look at all the wonderful contributions! So much love for all of these! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

In 2023, Mr. Fell, fourth generation owner and proprietor of A. Z. Fell and Co., made the only known update to the book shop's appearance in its 223 years in business.

Started this for Pride Month and it feels so good to finally finish and share it. Happy Pride, fam. 🏳️‍🌈

Awwww. This is beautiful! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Part of David's response to a fan question about Crowley at the Florida Supercon event.

He goes on to say, "I'm thrilled and delighted that anyone feels empowered by that or represented by that because we all need to be reflected and represented."

Well said, David, well said.

"How long are you going to stay with me?"

"Forever."

🩷🤍💜🖤💙

This photo chokes me up

The world needs more allies like him.

David Tennant for Prime Minister, please.

She just proved his point

Shout out to our "Gender Taliban" I guess

Case in point.