Alison Fincher
@alisonfincher.bsky.social
public scholarship at Read Japanese Literature (@readjapaneseliterature.com) | co-editor for Japanese lit at Asian Review of Books | MSt English lit, 650-1550 | queer (historical/SFF) romance reader | ATL | genderqueer (all pronouns) | generative AI is bad
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atlanta is worth fighting for. With a lifelong career in public service, he is focused on our city’s families, small businesses, and neighborhoods. meet rohit
rohitforatlanta.com
If you live in the City of Atlanta and you have not heard of Rohit Malhotra, check out his campaign for City Council President IMMEDIATELY.
Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Now.
We have a chance at something progressive and different in our city. Give. Talk about it. Vote.
Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Now.
We have a chance at something progressive and different in our city. Give. Talk about it. Vote.
Why does the myth persist that America had open borders until the passage of the 1921 Johnson Quota Act?
The Chinese Exclusion Act passed in 1882.
I suppose the TLDR remains the same: our immigration policies have ALWAYS been racist.
The Chinese Exclusion Act passed in 1882.
I suppose the TLDR remains the same: our immigration policies have ALWAYS been racist.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Why does the myth persist that America had open borders until the passage of the 1921 Johnson Quota Act?
The Chinese Exclusion Act passed in 1882.
I suppose the TLDR remains the same: our immigration policies have ALWAYS been racist.
The Chinese Exclusion Act passed in 1882.
I suppose the TLDR remains the same: our immigration policies have ALWAYS been racist.
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Does anyone know what's going on with Harlequin Afterglow? A few months ago I heard they were cancelling contracted books and closing the whole line, but now there are releases lined up all through 2026 with new submission guidelines posted. Looks like they're pivoting to more SFF?
November 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Does anyone know what's going on with Harlequin Afterglow? A few months ago I heard they were cancelling contracted books and closing the whole line, but now there are releases lined up all through 2026 with new submission guidelines posted. Looks like they're pivoting to more SFF?
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We have collapsed.
This just into the newsroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court issues emergency order temporarily blocking full SNAP food aid payments.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court issues emergency order temporarily blocking full SNAP food aid payments.
November 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
We have collapsed.
I did an RJL episode about this!
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I did an RJL episode about this!
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The idea that EN publishers would use AI for speed is hilarious, because most LNs start out serialized as web novels or published in magazines.
They're already pirated and fan/AI-translated by impatient fans long before the JP side even publishes them as novels.
They're already pirated and fan/AI-translated by impatient fans long before the JP side even publishes them as novels.
As machine translation tools under the banner of AI become increasingly accessible and easy to use, the light novel landscape is at a crossroads. Do light novel publishers compromise their product for more speed, and if so, by how much?
Does the Light Novel Translation Process Need AI?
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The idea that EN publishers would use AI for speed is hilarious, because most LNs start out serialized as web novels or published in magazines.
They're already pirated and fan/AI-translated by impatient fans long before the JP side even publishes them as novels.
They're already pirated and fan/AI-translated by impatient fans long before the JP side even publishes them as novels.
“Parental choice”
LAUSD, the second-largest school district in the country, has enabled chatbots on student devices without even notifying parents or providing any means of opting out.
I seem to remember whole congressional hearings about the terrible destructive force that is violence in video games and yet, there is a very strange quiet about an unregulated technology that coaches people to suicide.
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“Parental choice”
11yo’s science teacher requires her to use ChatGPT in the classroom.
It’s “just a tool”.
It’s “just a tool”.
1.This is not the only known example we know of ChatGPT cheering on a vulnerable young person to die by suicide, this time it is a recent Texas A&M grad
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
11yo’s science teacher requires her to use ChatGPT in the classroom.
It’s “just a tool”.
It’s “just a tool”.
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We’re also fundraising for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, one of the most important sources of food aid in the Metro Atlanta area.
Please give what you can! 🙏
Please give what you can! 🙏
November 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
We’re also fundraising for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, one of the most important sources of food aid in the Metro Atlanta area.
Please give what you can! 🙏
Please give what you can! 🙏
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Please use and/or share!
Here is a list of culturally specific food pantries in the Atlanta metro – 285 South
Amid a government shutdown and cuts to SNAP benefits, food pantries in Atlanta are stocking up—and asking for community support to help those in need
285south.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Please use and/or share!
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"Massive grassroots energy" also got Ossoff elected.
"Massive grassroots energy" knows "no food now or no healthcare later" is a false choice.
@ossoff.senate.gov wants to "compromise" with Rs to re-open the government.
Call his office NOW bc "massive grassroots energy" says NO WAY!—202-224-3521
"Massive grassroots energy" knows "no food now or no healthcare later" is a false choice.
@ossoff.senate.gov wants to "compromise" with Rs to re-open the government.
Call his office NOW bc "massive grassroots energy" says NO WAY!—202-224-3521
Congratulations Dr. Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard on LANDSLIDE statewide victories in Georgia.
These wins prove the massive grassroots energy powering Georgia Dems and unstoppable turnout juggernaut the Democratic Party of Georgia is building with the leadership of Chair Charlie Bailey.
These wins prove the massive grassroots energy powering Georgia Dems and unstoppable turnout juggernaut the Democratic Party of Georgia is building with the leadership of Chair Charlie Bailey.
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"Massive grassroots energy" also got Ossoff elected.
"Massive grassroots energy" knows "no food now or no healthcare later" is a false choice.
@ossoff.senate.gov wants to "compromise" with Rs to re-open the government.
Call his office NOW bc "massive grassroots energy" says NO WAY!—202-224-3521
"Massive grassroots energy" knows "no food now or no healthcare later" is a false choice.
@ossoff.senate.gov wants to "compromise" with Rs to re-open the government.
Call his office NOW bc "massive grassroots energy" says NO WAY!—202-224-3521
@ossoff.senate.gov What part of this massive win says, "It's time to cave to the GOP?"
Even Trump admitted on "Truth" Social last night that the shutdown contributed to Democratic and Progressive victories.
Even Trump admitted on "Truth" Social last night that the shutdown contributed to Democratic and Progressive victories.
There, my friends, is an urban-suburban-rural, multiracial coalition.
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
@ossoff.senate.gov What part of this massive win says, "It's time to cave to the GOP?"
Even Trump admitted on "Truth" Social last night that the shutdown contributed to Democratic and Progressive victories.
Even Trump admitted on "Truth" Social last night that the shutdown contributed to Democratic and Progressive victories.
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There, my friends, is an urban-suburban-rural, multiracial coalition.
November 5, 2025 at 6:16 AM
There, my friends, is an urban-suburban-rural, multiracial coalition.
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Now that these folks have proven beyond a doubt that they can win on such “controversial” positions like Trans rights, it’s going to be incumbent on all of us to stay the fucking course and keep establishment Dems on their heels for the foreseeable future.
November 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Now that these folks have proven beyond a doubt that they can win on such “controversial” positions like Trans rights, it’s going to be incumbent on all of us to stay the fucking course and keep establishment Dems on their heels for the foreseeable future.
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Guess who wrote this book's entry on Temple Alley Summer... ☺️
Worlds of Wonder: Celebrating the Great Classics of Children's Literature ed. by Daniel Hahn is a beautifully illustrated journey through the most beloved classics of children’s literature, spanning more than twenty countries and one hundred and fifty years. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q03QfsFw0 [Sponsored]
November 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Guess who wrote this book's entry on Temple Alley Summer... ☺️
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Thinking about the holidays already?
A list of Japanese Books to Give for the Holidays from RJL.
(Perfect auto-generated image @bookshop.org. No notes! 😅)
A list of Japanese Books to Give for the Holidays from RJL.
(Perfect auto-generated image @bookshop.org. No notes! 😅)
Japanese Books to Give for the Holidays
Do you dream of sharing your love of Japanese literature with the perfect translated book?
bookshop.org
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Thinking about the holidays already?
A list of Japanese Books to Give for the Holidays from RJL.
(Perfect auto-generated image @bookshop.org. No notes! 😅)
A list of Japanese Books to Give for the Holidays from RJL.
(Perfect auto-generated image @bookshop.org. No notes! 😅)
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Atlantans—today is your LAST chance to vote for Rohit Malhotra for City Council President!
Like Rohit, Indivisible ATL believes Atlanta is worth fighting for!
(Be in line by 7pm to vote in statewide races like the PSC. Polls stay open to vote for Rohit until 8pm.)
@rohitforatlanta.bsky.social
Like Rohit, Indivisible ATL believes Atlanta is worth fighting for!
(Be in line by 7pm to vote in statewide races like the PSC. Polls stay open to vote for Rohit until 8pm.)
@rohitforatlanta.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Atlantans—today is your LAST chance to vote for Rohit Malhotra for City Council President!
Like Rohit, Indivisible ATL believes Atlanta is worth fighting for!
(Be in line by 7pm to vote in statewide races like the PSC. Polls stay open to vote for Rohit until 8pm.)
@rohitforatlanta.bsky.social
Like Rohit, Indivisible ATL believes Atlanta is worth fighting for!
(Be in line by 7pm to vote in statewide races like the PSC. Polls stay open to vote for Rohit until 8pm.)
@rohitforatlanta.bsky.social
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ATLANTANS- TUESDAY IS IT. VOTE ROHIT 🗳️
✅ LOVES ATLANTA
✅ HARVARD & EMORY GRADUATE
✅ POLICY GURU
✅ FOUNDED GOV’T WATCHDOG CCI
✅ RAISED MILLIONS FOR ARTS ORGS
✅ WANTS BUDGET TO REFLECT PRIORITIES
GET 5 PEOPLE TO VOTE ALONG WITH YOU
LET’S HELP HIM AS HE HELPS ATLANTA
✅ LOVES ATLANTA
✅ HARVARD & EMORY GRADUATE
✅ POLICY GURU
✅ FOUNDED GOV’T WATCHDOG CCI
✅ RAISED MILLIONS FOR ARTS ORGS
✅ WANTS BUDGET TO REFLECT PRIORITIES
GET 5 PEOPLE TO VOTE ALONG WITH YOU
LET’S HELP HIM AS HE HELPS ATLANTA
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
ATLANTANS- TUESDAY IS IT. VOTE ROHIT 🗳️
✅ LOVES ATLANTA
✅ HARVARD & EMORY GRADUATE
✅ POLICY GURU
✅ FOUNDED GOV’T WATCHDOG CCI
✅ RAISED MILLIONS FOR ARTS ORGS
✅ WANTS BUDGET TO REFLECT PRIORITIES
GET 5 PEOPLE TO VOTE ALONG WITH YOU
LET’S HELP HIM AS HE HELPS ATLANTA
✅ LOVES ATLANTA
✅ HARVARD & EMORY GRADUATE
✅ POLICY GURU
✅ FOUNDED GOV’T WATCHDOG CCI
✅ RAISED MILLIONS FOR ARTS ORGS
✅ WANTS BUDGET TO REFLECT PRIORITIES
GET 5 PEOPLE TO VOTE ALONG WITH YOU
LET’S HELP HIM AS HE HELPS ATLANTA
Teen Vogue’s “unsubscribe” button appears doesn’t appear to be functioning. 🫠
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Teen Vogue’s “unsubscribe” button appears doesn’t appear to be functioning. 🫠
Lots of folks in education will tell you that Dead Poet’s Society ruined a generation of teachers. 🫠
what's tv show or movie changed your life?
These Life-Changing Movies And TV Shows Have Viewers Getting Emotional
From Dead Poets Society to Star Trek.
www.buzzfeed.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Lots of folks in education will tell you that Dead Poet’s Society ruined a generation of teachers. 🫠
Yes, this is totally legit. Straight off the USDA’s website.
The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
November 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Yes, this is totally legit. Straight off the USDA’s website.
11yo chose Sachiko Kashiwaba's The House of the Lost on the Cape (trans @averyudagawa.bsky.social) for her "book project" for English/Language Arts. One of the presentation options was a 3-5 minute podcast episode.
She is currently drafting an episode of RJL Junior. 🥹
She is currently drafting an episode of RJL Junior. 🥹
November 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
11yo chose Sachiko Kashiwaba's The House of the Lost on the Cape (trans @averyudagawa.bsky.social) for her "book project" for English/Language Arts. One of the presentation options was a 3-5 minute podcast episode.
She is currently drafting an episode of RJL Junior. 🥹
She is currently drafting an episode of RJL Junior. 🥹
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New painting: "The Mourning Star" by Laura Borealis. A depiction of the wooded place where the ashes of someone I used to love were spread by her family. #art
November 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New painting: "The Mourning Star" by Laura Borealis. A depiction of the wooded place where the ashes of someone I used to love were spread by her family. #art
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Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
14yo thinks I was around when “Thriller” came out. 😭😭😭😭
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
14yo thinks I was around when “Thriller” came out. 😭😭😭😭
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It's Halloweentime! Come get some queer horror for the weekend! Southern gothic, historical western, horror-romance, folkloric fae, and it's all gay 🖤🎃🍂
Itchio: ardenpowell.itch.io
Amz/KU: www.amazon.com/stores/Arden...
Itchio: ardenpowell.itch.io
Amz/KU: www.amazon.com/stores/Arden...
October 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
It's Halloweentime! Come get some queer horror for the weekend! Southern gothic, historical western, horror-romance, folkloric fae, and it's all gay 🖤🎃🍂
Itchio: ardenpowell.itch.io
Amz/KU: www.amazon.com/stores/Arden...
Itchio: ardenpowell.itch.io
Amz/KU: www.amazon.com/stores/Arden...