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Valeria. What is a bio anyway. personal blog @vxlerxx

[speaknow]

Summer Giveaway! 

hi guys, it’s been AGES since i’ve done a giveaway. I wanted to do one again because I have some merch that is just lying around and I feel like I could make someone else really happy with it. I know in general it’s way more expensive and merch is harder to get for international fans. That’s why I decided to make this a giveaway for international fans only. 

I tried my best to include something off every era! As you can see in the photos, what I’ll be giving away is: a LWYMMD notebook, a delicate music video card, rep tour confetti, black sparkly kitty ears, the fearless bracelet, rep magazine posters, exclusive red poster (which came with a limited edition booklet) and a photo of the cover of speak now. AND important: not pictured yet but maybe it’ll be included, a t-shirt of the Red era in size M! Not sure if i’ll get it in time and if it looks decent haha.

you must be an international fan!! (look how the tables have turned lol)

mbf me

no giveaway blogs

likes and reblogs count. you can reblog as often as you like 

shipping costs are on me ;)

winner will be chosen on September 13th using a random number generator. I hope you like it and good luck! xx

[speaknow]

A week left!

[the-look-on-your-face]

Hey i'm currently on a four hour bus with absolutely nothing to do. Send asks or messages or whatever i'm just really bored

[wereabetterman]

REPUTATION RELEASE WEEK GIVEAWAY:

Hi, everyone! I’m doing my first giveaway, in honor of Taylor Swift’s album release this November. This is open for both International and American Swifties.

American Prizes:

(2) gifted Reputation albums via iTunes

(1) physical Reputation CD

(1) black Rep phone stand

(1) t-shirt chosen by winner from taylorswift.com ($45-$50 value) and physical Reputation CD

International Prize:

(1) Reputation Magazine: Collector’s Edition bundle, from Target

Last day to enter: November 1st, 2017 (12am CST)                        Drawing: November 3rd, 2017

RULES TO ENTER:

Must be following: @wereabetterman​

Each reblog counts for one entry

Liking this post counts for one entry

If you are under 18, you must show parental consent before I mail your prize

There is not a limit on # of entries

[the-look-on-your-face]

Ok but the LWYMMD car crash reminds me of Princess Diana's accident?? Like the paps taking pictures of her after the crash instead of helping. Also recently it's been the anniversary of her death and it makes sense to me

[omgtayuncommonphotos-blog]

[childofwestwind]

Concentration camps are opening in Russia.

Do not let us die again, we where left once before because of a part of ourselves we can’t control.

Don’t let is die, don’t ignore our cries.

[not-so-secret-nerd]

LGBT concentration camps are Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov solution to the “gay problem”. This is real. This is happening right now

Here

[shamwowxl]

Statement from the Russian LGBT Network:

We are grateful to everyone who contacted us and asked how they can help. What do we need now? - Help us to spread the information about the fact that the Russian LGBT Network is ready to evacuate people. Please think for whom this information can be useful. You can spread the information publicly or personally. Everyone who needs help can contact us by email or call the Hotline [phone]). The call is free all over Russia. - In accordance with the Russian legislation, every citizen can apply to the Investigative Committee with the demand to investigate the information about the crime published in mass media. We encourage everyone to apply (the template of the claim will be published tomorrow).

We understand that many people want to help those in need. But please remember that any uncoordinated actions can put in additional danger people in need and those who are ready to help. Therefore, we do not recommend to collect the addresses of people who are ready to provide temporarily shelter.

Be aware, that the situation with the human rights in the North Caucasus is truly difficult. Now people’s lives are endangered and the only way to help is the evacuation. The Russian LGBT Network has the necessary resources to evacuate people, there is a team that already makes every effort to safe lives. That is why we ask everyone to share with us the information about people in need and any offers of assistance.

the highlighting was mine- don’t dm people asking if they’re ok and if they know about this. even if you think your messaging system is secure. encryption is a two way street, and if their end is NOT secured it doesn’t really matter what your end has. especially since those arrested have had their phones confiscated, you do not want to give the authorities any more evidence. however, if you are in a position to do so, posting about it publicly will increase the odds that those who need this information see it. 

[reanimatedmagpie]

Shit.

This is not even the news being news, as a person who can read Russian I can sadly confirm the information. Also, seconding the reblog before mine - DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT MESSAGE PEOPLE DIRECTLY ABOUT IT. YOU CAN PUT THEM IN DANGER BY DOING THAT. Especially if using any Russia-based messaging app/social media. Russian police are assholes they are known to confiscate things they are not allowed to confiscate and request and get the information they are not allowed to get and generally ignore the same laws they are supposedly enforcing. The less evidence they can get by legal or illegal means, the better.

There is not a lot of people from Russia subscribed to me or even a lot of just people who are subscribed to me in general, but the more information is spread about this, the better. If you know any LGBT people living in Russia or Chechnya (Especially Chechnya!) you probably should reblog this. 

Good thing I am not living in Russia right now.

Если вы являетесь человеком нетрадиционной ориентиции и/или гендера проживающим в Росии или Чечне(Особенно Чечне!) вам лучше прочитать этот пост по крайней мере с помощью гуглопереводчика прямо сейчас.

[corofmare]

Hundreds of men suspected of being gay are being abducted, tortured and even killed in the southern Russian republic of Chechnya:

Russian newspapers and human rights groups report that more than 100 gay men have been detained “in connection with their non-traditional sexual orientation, or suspicion of such” as part of a purge. Several people were also reportedly feared dead following violent raids.

Tanya Lokshina of Human Rights Watch wrote: “For several weeks now, a brutal campaign against LGBT people has been sweeping through Chechnya.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/04/10/chechnya-has-opened-concentration-camps-for-gay-men/

Two television reporters, a waiter, and numerous other men ranging in age from 16 to 50 have been reported missing from the state of Chechnya, in Russia.

In one instance, a 16-year-old boy was detained but reappeared later with severe injuries from being beaten.

Human rights activists in the area believe that authorities have been arresting and killing the missing men, all of whom are believed to be gay.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/04/07/british-government-calls-for-urgent-investigation-into-abhorrent-gay-purge-in-chechnya/

Also reported by:

Amnesty Internationa

https://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/stop-abducting-and-killing-gay-men-chechnya

Human Rights Watch: Anti-LGBT Violence in Chechnya

https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/04/04/anti-lgbt-violence-chechnya

The Guardian: Chechen police ‘have rounded up more than 100 suspected gay men’

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/02/chechen-police-rounded-up-100-gay-men-report-russian-newspaper-chechnya

International Business Times: Chechnya detains 100 gay men in first concentration camps since the Holocaust

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chechnya-detains-100-gay-men-first-concentration-camps-since-holocaust-1616363

There’s also a petition HERE, but I don’t imagine that that will change something. 

[reanimatedmagpie]

Reblogging again for more information because it is really better to be informed about those things.

[community-gardens]

I’ve just checked the official website of Russian LGBT network, and there are news from today:

“We receive alarming reports from Chechnya that unknown people are calling those who are now hiding from persecution and offer help with traveling abroad. These people call themselves the employees of the LGBT organization and invite to come to Krasnodar and discuss the details.

The Russian LGBT network officially states that our representatives in the regions do not communicate and are not authorized to call someone. All communication is conducted ONLY through the Hotline and mail [email protected]. We warn that such proposals for assistance are not related to the work of the Russian LGBT network and may pose a threat to life.”

“Мы получаем тревожные сообщения из Чечни о том, что неизвестные люди звонят на телефоны тех, кто сейчас скрывается от преследований и предлагают помощь с выездом заграницу. Эти люди представляются сотрудниками ЛГБТ-организацией и приглашают приехать в Краснодар и обсудить детали.

Российская ЛГБТ-сеть официально заявляет о том, что наши представители в регионах не ведут связь и не уполномочены кому-либо звонить. Все общение ведется ТОЛЬКО через Горячую линию и почту [email protected]. Мы предупреждаем, что подобные предложения о помощи не связаны с работой Российской ЛГБТ-сети и могут представлять угрозу для жизни.”

I don’t have enough people following me, please boost this, this is terrifying

[prolifeproliberty]

Spread this.

When we say “never again” about the Holocaust, this is what we mean.

[taylrs]

[gaywrites]

We know there have been at least six prisons created in Chechnya, which is a republic of Russia, to secretly detain men with “nontraditional” sexual practices. We also know that Chechnya allegedly plans to “eliminate” its gay community by the start of Ramadan on May 26 — just one month away.

This isn’t normal. It’s terrifying. And unfortunately, it seems like it’s become more difficult to rely on world leaders to step up to the plate on their own volition. Rather than speak out against what’s happening in Chechnya, President Donald Trump tweeted about Hillary Clinton’s hypothetical polling numbers. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin shrugged off the allegations of mass arrests and abuse while he posed for a photo with Chechnya’s President Ramzan Kadyrov on April 19.

With so many people in power ignoring these blatant crimes against humanity, the feelings of helplessness are hard to shake.

But if Kadyrov seriously believes that simply denying that gay and bisexual men exist in Chechnya means he can carry out these sorts of atrocities without the outside world noticing — with our free press, internet access, and determination to mobilize — he’s got another thing coming.

ICYMI: Queer men in Chechnya are being rounded up and tortured in camps. It’s 2017, and this is really happening. Here’s how you can help. (via Upworthy)

[pointfoundation]

Thank you for including ways to help <3

[newromantis]

Favorite taylorswift interview moments from 2014 +

[houseofcards13]

[iwatcheditbegin]

Fetus Tay practicing the ‘Love Story’ choreography

[fuckyeahteddysheeran]

[killer-kweer]

this guy can fuck off with his math shit

[here-be-fangirls]

I love ed sheeran bc his music goes from “aw this is cute but like…. can’t relate”

to “edward please don’t call me out like this” 

REAL QUICK 

[all-about-ed-sheeran]

[speaknow]

There’s not a day I don’t miss those rude interruptions

[holygraund]

i see you around in all these empty faces

[canadiancodebreaker]

“I’ve had the concept for Divide since 2010. I wanted the whole album to feel a bit schizophrenic.” 

[cowboylikemeg]

when life hits you out of nowhere