Ryan P. Wilson

A stone terrace with railing and columns, three large windows, and a small round mirror between two of them.

Iolani Palace Terrace (May 2021)

They’ve already seeded the next few generations.

A bright yellow, multistory building has an observation tower atop it, a waterwheel attached to its side, and a large ramp jetting out of one side. In reddish-brown font on the side it reads, “EUREKA GOLD SND LUNBER CO.”

Eureka Gold and Lumber Co. (October 2022)

Alastor, a grey and black tabby, lays across a stomach with one paw outstretched across the chest of a blue shirt with salmon font.

🥺 Sort of needed this tonight. Alastor just knew.

Too Afraid to Leave Home: ICE’s Toll on Latino HIV Care Operation Metro Surge is leading some Latinos to delay or cancel HIV prevention or treatment appointments.

Did you know Latino men have the US’s highest risk of new HIV infections? They are 72% more likely to be diagnosed than the general population—and in Minneapolis, they are skipping clinic visits for fear of ICE, report @cameronoakes.bsky.social & @unclosetedmedia.bsky.social

‘Rising anti-trans hatred’ in the UK creating ‘hostile environment’, report suggests 99 per cent of trans people say media coverage of issue has harmed their mental health

A new report and survey of trans people reports that 99% of them have had their mental health negatively affected by the barrage of anti trans stories in the UK media. 64% avoided medical care due to discrimination. This is a crisis.

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A topiary of Princess Ariana, seen at night, with a draping greenery arch behind her, and sets of string lights flowing overhead.

Twinkling Tiana (April 2023)

As a lifelong Smashing Pumpkins fan, this is just utterly embarrassing. Or, to quote Kurt Loder on the matter, "sure."

Let this serve as a warning to Dems who abandon trans folks and vote for anti trans bills. You will be primaried, and you will lose.

Black cat with big round eyes peeking from the bottom right corner against a soft textured yellow background. Handwritten white text reads, “I hope everything goes well for you today.”

The foot and calf remnants of a large stone statue, in front of the Temple of Poseidon with a fountain spilling down the side of the temple.

The Foot of Poseidon (September 2024)

Stairs lead down to a metal basement door, the entrance to LA DownUnder Club, with a small window either side of the stairs. The door is covered with different concert flyers.

LA DownUnder Club (April 2017)

The troll, Taks, with his left hand raised above his eyes and a net in his right hand, looks out while standing in front of a group of bare trees.

Taks (November 2025)

A call script for elected representatives: U.S. attack on Iran: YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m a constituent from [ZIP CODE]. YOU: I’m calling to demand [MOC/SENATOR] take urgent action after the United States joined Israel in launching strikes on Iran today. YOU: The Trump administration has again taken military action without any specific Congressional authorization. President Trump has also confirmed that the U.S. has undertaken “major operations” in Iran and has also said “U.S. lives might be lost.” YOU: I am calling on [MOC/SENATOR] to call for the following actions immediately: - Public clarification on the scope of U.S. involvement - Call for and support support the Khanna–Massie War Powers Resolution in the House. - Oppose ANY funding for military escalation without Congressional authorization. YOU: Are we or are we not at war with Iran? Congress needs to answer this question, and do it quickly. YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS – e.g. Clarify you’d like a written response]

Do it now.

Yes, you can leave a message. Yes, call the DC offices.

Script here again.

I’m not watching that video st 3am but I don’t need to see it know this is a grave violation of US and international law. From my area of study I can tell you that it’s easy to think the UN Charter doesn’t mean much, but we want to live in a world that values its prohibition on aggressive warfare

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Things people with chronic illness wish you knew (but are too tired to explain) I'm not lazy—I'm exhausted. I cancel plans because I have to, not because I want to. Rest isn't a luxury—it's a survival strategy. I'm grieving the life I used to have. Being told to "just push through" makes it worse. I want to feel better more than anyone else. You don’t have to understand it fully—just believe me when I say it’s real. cfshealth

A pair of meerkats sit on a rock, one looking away and the other up and to the right.

Mindful Meerkats (December 2021)

Aileen in a blue hoodie and pink sunglasses and Ryan in a green button down shirt, both with voting stickers on, stand in front of a wall of little Halloween figures.

It’s cold and rainy out, completely gross basically, and I’ve been fighting a massive flare for more than a week now, but nothing was going to stop us from voting in our primary.

NC friends, early voting end Saturday, get out there!

To everyone, never let slip by you a chance to use your voice!

A triangular blue holocron sits with other relics on an upper level behind metal beams.

Hidden Holocron (November 2024)

Kansas informs trans residents their driver’s licenses become invalid on Thursday Some transgender Kansans said they had received the letters from the Department of Revenue. Others hadn’t by Wednesday evening.

“‘The persecution is the point,’ said Rep. Abi Boatman, a Wichita Democrat and the only transgender member of the Legislature, who received the [Kansas Dept of Revenue] notice on Wednesday.” To underscore that: a Kansas state legislator is among those whose driver’s license will be voided. (🎁 link:)

This is how white nationalism undermines very basic thinking.

I interned in a state Medicaid/Medicare audit unit. The idea that states do not do this already is absurd and is only justified if you are incensed that non-white people receive equal benefits that they are entitled to under the law.

I have long considered @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social to be a voice of reason in these dark times of health policy and leadership. Her impressions never miss.

Watch all of this.

You don’t get to laugh and think you’re a good man. You don’t get to be silent and think you’re a good man. You either use your voice and speak up in the moment or take a seat knowing you let the moment pass. It’s harder in your head than in reality. It’s the least we men can do.

Illustration of a small black cat with big shiny eyes looking up, sitting on a soft pink surface against a green background. Text above reads: “Every now and then, I think I understand why roosters start the day screaming.”

The number 5 train engine, in black, red, brass, and green, comes straight towards the camera. Rainbow Ridge is in the background.

U.R. Daring (October 2022)

these people treat being called racist like it is a slur, and treat slurs like they're mere differences of opinion

A number of koi fish gather near a small tree in a pond.

Old Pond (October 2019)

Transphobia in comedy is always cheap laughs from the utter hack, I don't give a shit how famous the comedian is.

A lot of great comedians manage to be hilarious without it, it's a creative and moral failing and fuck those people.

Robert Smalls was born into slavery in Beaufort, SC in 1839. During the Civil War, Smalls piloted C.S.S. Planter, filled with fleeing family and friends, through four Confederate checkpoints, and turning it over to the Union. Became one of the first Black Navy pilots and Representatives in Congress.