Em
octopushearts.bsky.social
Em
@octopushearts.bsky.social
Teaching, horror, food, and absurdity
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BREAKING: U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents will be deployed in the Raleigh area on Tuesday, Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY on Monday.

www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say
Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY agents are coming to the state capital.
www.theassemblync.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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“Flintstone poppin’ in a stretch alligator” — R. Kelly, Ignition (Remix)
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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“Actually, it isn’t a ‘house fire’ until at least 51% of the floor plan is in flames. Ideally half the rooms or more. Before that it’s only ‘architectural burning with house fire architectural characteristics.’”
My mistake has been trying to explain what "fascism" is to people who don't care what it is.

So I'm going to try something else. Let's do this as a practical thought exercise.

If America *were* fascist *today* - what would you have to do differently in your daily life? /1
November 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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When I encounter myself as a different colored cursor because I have the Google Doc open in two tabs
December 21, 2023 at 10:09 PM
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***
11th ANNUAL
BULL CITY FOODRAISER
FUNDRAISING THREAD
***

It's that time again! 🦃 For the 11th year in a row, we need your help providing groceries to 5,100+ schoolkids!

➡️ GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/11th-annua...
➡️ PPGF: www.paypal.com/US/fundraise...

(Plus other donation options in thread!)
November 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Writer Ben Kahn discusses Renegade Royale, the sequel to the hit graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics that's in stores now.
Ben Kahn Is Taking The Game To The Next Level With ‘Renegade Royale’
Back in 2021, Dark Horse released Renegade Rule, by Ben Kahn and Rachel Silverstein, with art by Sam Beck. The book went on to be a hit, GLAAD-nominated, and a unique -- and fun! -- look at VR esports that ended with a surprise twist that you don't usually see in sports fiction. Cut to 2025, and the team is at it again with another round in…
comicbookclublive.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Tragically, this never stops being relevant
Here's a resource to find local organizing groups in your area.

The most important thing is not to lose hope. Things are going to get dark, but we can always keep the light alive for each other.

Feel what you need to feel. Cry. Scream. Talk to the people you love. Then keep going.
The Organize Directory
Daily updates and resources for mutual aid networks and grassroots initiatives across different cities.
organize.directory
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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"Please don't put it in the newspaper that I got mad" - ass tweet
lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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I know this is pedantic, but Kim Davis was not "jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses." She was jailed for contempt of court because she refused to follow a court order (she had stopped issuing all marriage licenses). NYT makes it sound like the Woke Police broke down her door.
November 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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my plan to fix TV: every show now has their own dance squad, like In Living Color did
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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buds seem interested in my gender way thanks to recent post so i will link to this old post from several years ago that is pretty in depth since buckaroos seem curious www.tumblr.com/drchucktingl...
Post by @drchucktingle
💬 128  🔁 3968  ❤️ 9770 · What flavor of queer are you, if that's not too invasive of a question? question is just fine with chuck it is kind of interesting story. on LGBTQIA trot i am TECHNICALLY…
www.tumblr.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
One of my favorite groups dropping a Tiny Desk is a great way to start the week. This setup is wild!
In February, @subpop.bsky.social came to me with an idea that I found hard to resist: @clppng.bsky.social wanted to play the Tiny Desk, like, ON the actual desk... with MIDI-controlled robots striking coffee mugs and shaking paper clips.

It's finally here.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0-k...
clipping.: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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A better world is possible if we dare to imagine it.
My 8yo told me she had a dream that she went "taco treating," which is where you go door to door and people give you tacos
October 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
That's me! Talking with my cool friends about a cool movie. Check it out!
October 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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I am tired of artists, teachers, librarians, poc, and queer people being persecuted.
I am tired of violent fascists being sainted even as they turn on and ultimately murder eachother
And I'm tired of people assuming it was us because that's what they'd do if they were treated how they treat us.
September 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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settings > content & media > autoplay video & gifs = off
September 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Eager to reopen private prisons, company is in talks to hold ICE detainees in NC (by @nathanpcollins.bsky.social, 🎁🔗) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
Eager to reopen private prisons, company is in talks to hold ICE detainees in NC
The GEO Group is discussing how ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service might use its facilities, including Rivers Correctional Institution in northeastern North Carolina.
www.newsobserver.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Question for the comics folks. I'm sure there's a lot of hand-waving with Marvel Zombies, but wouldn't being undead make Thor unworthy of wielding Mjolnir?
September 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day.

On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day

So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
September 4, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Happy Silksong Day to all who celebrate 🪡
September 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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My theory is that James Bond is British society's coping mechanism for dealing with the loss of Empire. Rather than emotionally accept thew new post War global status, England created an impossibly strong, virile and masculine avatar whom world events continued to revolve around. In this essay...
What is your most controversial James Bond opinion?

(These may be discussed in a future podcast)
September 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Hey, you guys wanna talk about the BEST MOVIE OF 2025?
No, not just the best horror movie, THE BEST MOVIE.
Get in here and join @weredawgz.bsky.social @aliciawhitley.bsky.social and the crew. Let's talk Sinners!
shows.acast.com/progressivel...
Sinners (aka Michaels B. Jordan like Postmasters General) with Danny Lore & Alicia Whitley | Progressively Horrified
shows.acast.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
New Midnight Burger ep!
New Progressively Horrified ep!
Hollow Knight: Silksong release date!
Blue Eye Samurai season two announcement! So much good art coming it.

It makes the horrors bearable
August 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM