Deanne aka deakat
@deakat.bsky.social
Vaxxed & masked reader (SF&F, horror, and more), gamer, dog behaviour geek in Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Wawiiahtanan Ziibii. the traditional lands of the Three Fires Confederacy, made up of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi)
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This is only related in a sideways manner, but: the story of any small slice of humanity is the story of humanity, just boiled down and distilled. So:
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
This is only related in a sideways manner, but: the story of any small slice of humanity is the story of humanity, just boiled down and distilled. So:
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
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Francisco Barahona, who has been living and working in Canada for 15 years, has been struggling to access treatment for the cancer he was diagnosed with in 2023. A hospital called immigration because he didn’t have status. He’s being deported Wednesday.
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Fighting Cancer, Facing Deportation and Denied Health Care | The Tyee
Francisco Barahona is one of many people denied treatment when they can’t get MSP coverage.
thetyee.ca
February 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Francisco Barahona, who has been living and working in Canada for 15 years, has been struggling to access treatment for the cancer he was diagnosed with in 2023. A hospital called immigration because he didn’t have status. He’s being deported Wednesday.
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
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Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
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In a time of book bannings, AI, and decreased library funding, the best thing you can do to support books is be very, very loud about them. @mollytempleton.com on how we can help the authors we love:
It's Time to Get Loud About the Books You Love - Reactor
Some ideas to help keep literature and the book community alive.
reactormag.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
In a time of book bannings, AI, and decreased library funding, the best thing you can do to support books is be very, very loud about them. @mollytempleton.com on how we can help the authors we love:
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This is an important point.
Empathy—in and of itself—is anti-fascist.
The arts—and the project of higher education as a whole—teach empathy, enabling you to put yourself in other people’s shoes.
So to a fascist, they must be destroyed.
Empathy—in and of itself—is anti-fascist.
The arts—and the project of higher education as a whole—teach empathy, enabling you to put yourself in other people’s shoes.
So to a fascist, they must be destroyed.
The war on empathy and the war on the arts are part of the same project.
www.liberalcurrents.com/none-more-wo...
www.liberalcurrents.com/none-more-wo...
February 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This is an important point.
Empathy—in and of itself—is anti-fascist.
The arts—and the project of higher education as a whole—teach empathy, enabling you to put yourself in other people’s shoes.
So to a fascist, they must be destroyed.
Empathy—in and of itself—is anti-fascist.
The arts—and the project of higher education as a whole—teach empathy, enabling you to put yourself in other people’s shoes.
So to a fascist, they must be destroyed.
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One way in which Israeli settler colonialism very closely matches that of North America's is the way in which the "frontier-settler" has a de facto alliance with the army. The army allows settler violence to happen and in many cases actively supports it, without official policy needing to say so.
For Six Hours, Israeli Settlers Rampaged Two West Bank Villages – While Soldiers Looked On www.haaretz.com/middle-east-...
For six hours, Israeli settlers rampaged two West Bank villages – while soldiers looked on
'Settlers Tried to Break Down Our Door, Broke the Window and Sprayed Us With Pepper Spray,' a Resident Recalls
www.haaretz.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
One way in which Israeli settler colonialism very closely matches that of North America's is the way in which the "frontier-settler" has a de facto alliance with the army. The army allows settler violence to happen and in many cases actively supports it, without official policy needing to say so.
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the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
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I understand the necessity of parental rights, but when did we decide that anyone under eighteen doesn't get to have rights? When I was seven, I think I had the right not to die of measles. When I was twelve, I think I had the right not to be permanently disabled by polio.
Iowa legislators have just passed a bill out of committee that would end childhood vaccine requirements for school entry.
A state legislator said vaccine exemptions aren’t enough—the whole system must go—because to have to claim a medical or religious exemption is against parental rights.
A state legislator said vaccine exemptions aren’t enough—the whole system must go—because to have to claim a medical or religious exemption is against parental rights.
February 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM
I understand the necessity of parental rights, but when did we decide that anyone under eighteen doesn't get to have rights? When I was seven, I think I had the right not to die of measles. When I was twelve, I think I had the right not to be permanently disabled by polio.
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A moment of silence in honor of Jimmy Carter and his foundation's tireless efforts that contributed so much to this progress
Only 10 cases of Guinea worm disease were recorded *globally* last year.
It may become the second human disease we eradicate, after smallpox.
It may become the second human disease we eradicate, after smallpox.
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
A moment of silence in honor of Jimmy Carter and his foundation's tireless efforts that contributed so much to this progress
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My echo chamber is great.
There aren't any nazis in it.
There aren't any nazis in it.
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
My echo chamber is great.
There aren't any nazis in it.
There aren't any nazis in it.
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Little is known about about the elusive Canadian Arctic Whippet. Where do they get their sporty coats? Who is the best girl?
February 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Little is known about about the elusive Canadian Arctic Whippet. Where do they get their sporty coats? Who is the best girl?
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Anyway somebody tell me to to stop being distracted by/in despair about the state of the world and get back to work
(And also remember that time I wrote a story about a billionaire who gets punished until the day after the end of time)
www.3lobedmag.com/issue46/3lbe...
(And also remember that time I wrote a story about a billionaire who gets punished until the day after the end of time)
www.3lobedmag.com/issue46/3lbe...
3LBE Magazine - Songs Never Sung by Premee Mohamed
It only ever spoke to me once and that was to say Do not sleep too deeply. Said upon departure, an aside tossed over its shoulder like salt. I paid little attention; I was staring at the thing it had ...
www.3lobedmag.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Anyway somebody tell me to to stop being distracted by/in despair about the state of the world and get back to work
(And also remember that time I wrote a story about a billionaire who gets punished until the day after the end of time)
www.3lobedmag.com/issue46/3lbe...
(And also remember that time I wrote a story about a billionaire who gets punished until the day after the end of time)
www.3lobedmag.com/issue46/3lbe...
Everything old is new again.
youtube.com/watch?v=Q49B...
youtube.com/watch?v=Q49B...
(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang (Remastered 2006)
YouTube video by Heaven 17 - Topic
youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Everything old is new again.
youtube.com/watch?v=Q49B...
youtube.com/watch?v=Q49B...
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I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.
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We gotta come up with a better system than “everything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
We gotta come up with a better system than “everything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”
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This is why you should apply to the Futurisms Writing Residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
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kellyrobson.com/what-a-resid...
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced a two-week residency with Nalo Hopkinson @nalohop.bsky.social, Sheree Renee Thomas @shereereneethomas.bsky.social, and Joshua Whitehead. Yes you DO want to do this.
banffcentre.ca/programs/lit...
banffcentre.ca/programs/lit...
Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027
This residency supports writers exploring potential futures, perspectives, and narratives.
banffcentre.ca
February 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
This is why you should apply to the Futurisms Writing Residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
kellyrobson.com/what-a-resid...
kellyrobson.com/what-a-resid...
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If you live in the DC area, you should definitely do this
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February 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
If you live in the DC area, you should definitely do this
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I am begging you all to host your newsletters somewhere, anywhere that isn't s*bstack
February 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM
I am begging you all to host your newsletters somewhere, anywhere that isn't s*bstack
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Dear the French,
France!! HISTORIE DE EN BANDE DESSINÉE LE JEU DE RÔLE que j'ai écrit et illustré par @tomfowler.bsky.social sort aujourd'hui chez Humanoids!
1/ Les Humano publient ces jours-ci L'histoire du jeu de rôle en bande dessinée, et c'est l'occasion de rappeler que dans cette collection L'histoire de... en bande dessinée ont déjà été publiés deux fort beaux albums. Le premier, dédié à la Science fiction, est à tous points exceptionnels;
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Dear the French,
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#Minneapolis Personal Me: This is so much b.s. This AM, neighbors on my friend’s block foiled a kidnapping despite being assaulted and gassed. A school bus driver had to block the door to keep them from entering the bus while they were at it. 4 legal observers were kidnapped near us yesterday. 😡
Homan in Minneapolis: "Effective immediately, we will draw down 700 people effective today."
February 4, 2026 at 4:23 PM
#Minneapolis Personal Me: This is so much b.s. This AM, neighbors on my friend’s block foiled a kidnapping despite being assaulted and gassed. A school bus driver had to block the door to keep them from entering the bus while they were at it. 4 legal observers were kidnapped near us yesterday. 😡
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“We're advocating for a ban on all gambling advertising in the way that it's banned for tobacco and cannabis,” Robin Campbell tells @spaikin.bsky.social. “Not just keep the athletes out of it — but ban it altogether.”
ANALYSIS: Should betting platforms be treated like Big Tobacco? | TVO Today
A new group wants to ban all advertising of online gambling. Don’t bet on it happening anytime soon.
www.tvo.org
February 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM
“We're advocating for a ban on all gambling advertising in the way that it's banned for tobacco and cannabis,” Robin Campbell tells @spaikin.bsky.social. “Not just keep the athletes out of it — but ban it altogether.”
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So we're definitely celebrating FIYAH's cover art for Black History Month! Feast on this absolutely legendary run from @gdbee.bsky.social to set off year one 🥰 Of course you're following Geneva already, and this is your reminder to scoop up a print, her graphic novel, and more: gdbee.carrd.co
February 4, 2026 at 4:28 PM
So we're definitely celebrating FIYAH's cover art for Black History Month! Feast on this absolutely legendary run from @gdbee.bsky.social to set off year one 🥰 Of course you're following Geneva already, and this is your reminder to scoop up a print, her graphic novel, and more: gdbee.carrd.co
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People think a billion is like a million but a bit more. I mean, I can imagine a million of something. Even a few hundred million. It’s a lot, but I can DO it
People don’t know how much a billion is. You don’t. I don’t. It’s not possible to really know it. It’s a fucking inconceivably large number
People don’t know how much a billion is. You don’t. I don’t. It’s not possible to really know it. It’s a fucking inconceivably large number
again we do not really do a good job of explaining how wealthy people like Jeff Bezos are
his net worth is $253.2 billion.
so he could take one million dollars, and just light it on fire
and then do it again tomorrow
and again the day after that
and then do it every day for 693 years and 8 months
his net worth is $253.2 billion.
so he could take one million dollars, and just light it on fire
and then do it again tomorrow
and again the day after that
and then do it every day for 693 years and 8 months
February 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
People think a billion is like a million but a bit more. I mean, I can imagine a million of something. Even a few hundred million. It’s a lot, but I can DO it
People don’t know how much a billion is. You don’t. I don’t. It’s not possible to really know it. It’s a fucking inconceivably large number
People don’t know how much a billion is. You don’t. I don’t. It’s not possible to really know it. It’s a fucking inconceivably large number
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when i give wired dot com $40 i get access to so many journalists‘ work, when i give my favorite writer $40 i only get that one person’s work AND i can only do that for like one person a year. it sucks!!!!
i know that this is an unpopular take, but everyone starting their own newsletter as a revenue stream is not a sustainable model for writing and reporting or for people who love and want to pay for media.
A lot of people cannot just start a paid newsletter or become freelancers to sustain their careers. The sports, metro, and international desks did work that requires *team* resources, like legal checks, documents, access to archives, and long-term beat experience.
February 4, 2026 at 3:13 PM
when i give wired dot com $40 i get access to so many journalists‘ work, when i give my favorite writer $40 i only get that one person’s work AND i can only do that for like one person a year. it sucks!!!!
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Don’t know how many more examples it’s going to take for people to realize that billionaires are an existential threat to democracy and its institutions.
February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Don’t know how many more examples it’s going to take for people to realize that billionaires are an existential threat to democracy and its institutions.