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Sarah
@sperchikoff.bsky.social
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Writer. Inclusive feminist. Sea hag.
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dinosalabs.es
Mi versión amigurumi de Jane Austen 🩵☕
May 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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marcdachamp.bsky.social
In 15 years, Netflix has gone from something that I used to recommend to everyone, to a subscription service I mostly just have because my 10-year-old would miss two shows. Absolute shell of its former self, and it has become increasingly harder to justify the ridiculous cost each month.
Netflix will show generative AI ads midway through streams in 2026
Netflix is trying to grow ad revenue quickly.
arstechnica.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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maggietokudahall.bsky.social
There's no amount of appeasement that will satisfy, authoritarians and fascists require full and unquestioning obedience in perpetuity, there's no compromise to be had

🎶 so act like it 🎶
May 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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maggietokudahall.bsky.social
if you give them no more abortion, then they'll come for your birth control. if you give them "no queer books at the library" they'll come for the queer people in the streets. if you give them congress, they'll take the judiciary. MAYBE STOP GIVIN EM SHIT IDK I'M NOT A DOCTOR
May 15, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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maggietokudahall.bsky.social
The thing about fascists is they're the mouse you should never give a cookie to
susanrinkunas.com Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · Apr 16
NEW: Alliance Defending Freedom is urging Trump to cut ties with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, org that helps recommend which women's preventive services to cover—including birth control. Letter cites "items that can prevent the implantation of embryos after conception"
Far-Right Group That Helped Overturn 'Roe' Is Officially Going After Birth Control
Alliance Defending Freedom is urging the Trump administration to cut ties with a top gynecologist group that recommends insurance has to cover IUDs and emergency contraception.
www.jezebel.com
May 15, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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blackamazon.bsky.social
We had Trump for 103 days and the chaos he’s wrecking is making folks at least attempt to act right

And please note this isn’t a debate on their motives, motivations or meanings

Just a decision based on the ACTIONS and respect of the framework set by the judicial and administrative system
unawrites.bsky.social Una Hajdari @unawrites.bsky.social · May 2
The German office for the protection of the Constitution has, after a long period of monitoring, declared the AfD a “confirmed far-right party” — a landmark decision, meaning they’ve been declared a party that acts against the German Constitution and democratic order: www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...
Verfassungsschutz stuft gesamte AfD als »gesichert rechtsextremistisch« ein
Monatelang arbeitete das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz an einer Neubewertung der AfD. Nun steht fest: Die Behörde hält die gesamte Partei für rechtsextrem.
www.spiegel.de
May 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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taliabhatt.itch.io
I had a really productive conversation with Jude here, and wanted to thank him for consulting me on the dominance feminist perspective. So many others are satisfied to shy away from the crux of the matter and avoid the sex-antagonism at the heart of 'crises' of masculinity.

Give it a read!
judedoyle.bsky.social Pre-order BE NOT AFRAID #6 by 1/19 @judedoyle.bsky.social · May 1
This month, at Xtra: Now that we've all decided fascism is necessary because it's "masculine" (???) (!!!!) I decided to talk to some trans feminists about what they think "masculinity" is, and how men's gender insecurity gets manipulated toward fascist ends: xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
No one knows what “masculinity” is, but it’s killing us | Xtra Magazine
ANALYSIS: Does “masculinity” mean anything other than “being in charge”? Let’s talk to transfeminists and find out
xtramagazine.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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eldritchcutie.bsky.social
Miss Universe Philippines has a mythology theme going on this year, which is great for anyone whose interests contain both monster girls and mahou shoujo villains (like yours truly).
May 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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kjcharleswriter.com
Well, that's two big orgs of SF and Crime making muppets of themselves by using AI...thank God RWA collapsed already, otherwise Romance would be bracing itself.
sarahweinman.com Sarah Weinman @sarahweinman.com · May 2
I’m not at the Edgars — catching up on the livestream — but I’m genuinely surprised and disappointed at the use of AI-generated images when there are hundreds of writers in the room, some of whom are plaintiffs in ongoing litigation.
May 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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mostlybree.kitrocha.com
Apple getting slapped for this is VERY GOOD for creatives along multiple vectors!!!
filmbrainbmb.bsky.social Mathew Buck @filmbrainbmb.bsky.social · May 2
Huge news on Patreon! Because of the Apple v. Epic ruling, they are not only dropping the 30% Apple Store charge on the iOS app, they are also halting the move to subscription billing for all creators - which would have affected creators like me, who use a "per video" structure than monthly.
From Patreon's Discord: "Yesterday, a U.S. court ruled in the Epic v. Apple case that Apple is no longer allowed to collect fees on purchases made outside of the App Store. This is a huge victory for creators and fans. The Patreon iOS app is the number one platform for fan engagement on Patreon, and we believe this ruling allows creators to get paid without Apple taking 30% of all in-app payments. We know many creators may have questions about how this ruling will impact your Patreon communities and how you use the Patreon iOS app. We’ve been working urgently to understand what this ruling means and how to take action to ensure that you and your fans benefit as much as possible. Here’s the latest:" "We’re already working to update the Patreon iOS app to avoid Apple’s fees As a first step, we are submitting an update to the Patreon iOS app in Apple’s App Store immediately to include an option for fans to use an alternative payment method to Apple’s in-app purchasing system. Once approved by Apple, this update would mean that new members in the U.S. who make purchases in the Patreon iOS app will be able to choose a checkout option that does not include Apple’s 30% fee. Note: This pending app update, once approved and released in Apple’s App Store, will provide alternative checkout options for U.S.-based fans signing up for new memberships. At this time, this only applies for creators on subscription billing as legacy first-of-the-month and per-creation billing models are still unable to accept new membership sign ups in iOS." "The November 2025 subscription billing transition deadline is now on hold This is still a developing situation, but we are moving forward under the assumption that the November 2025 deadline for all Patreon creators to switch to subscription billing is no longer necessary. While additional information may come that alters Apple’s requirements for Patreon’s iOS app, we are optimistic that this ruling will give us additional flexibility in how we support creators on legacy billing models. However, for now, creators still need to be on subscription billing to be able to accept payments through the Patreon iOS app. For those who still want to proceed with switching to subscription billing, our team is happy to assist with the transition, since it still unlocks access to the latest growth tools on Patreon, like gifting, Autopilot and tier repricing. For creators on per-creation billing who are actively working with our support team to transition to subscription billing, our team will be in contact with you by the end of the day tomorrow, May 2nd, with next steps to confirm how you’d like to proceed." "Where we go from here When we first announced rolling out Apple’s in-app purchasing requirements last year, we shared that we used three principles to guide our decision in how we planned to move forward: transparency, control, and stability. In keeping with these principles, we’ll continue actively working to learn more, and we will communicate frequently and transparently as we go. This ruling is a huge moment for creators and fans, and we will continue fighting for a future where creators are in control, communities thrive, and professional creativity is possible for all. "
May 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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celestepewter.bsky.social
Good morning, all:

Please raise hell with your reps. Trump's signed an EO to stop federal funding for NPR and PBS.

This is already Congressionally-allocated funding.
Trump signs executive order to stop federal funding for NPR and PBS
The president said public funding of the media networks was "outdated and unnecessary but corrosive to the appearance of journalistic independence."
www.nbcnews.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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lgbtqreads.bsky.social
Happy Jewish American Heritage Month 2025!

Happy Jewish American Heritage Month! We're celebrating as we do with books starring Jewish protagonists, and for more recs, check out previous years' posts! Children’s Just Like Queen Esther by Ari Moffic and Kerry Olitzky (text) and Rena Yehuda Newman…
Happy Jewish American Heritage Month 2025!
Happy Jewish American Heritage Month! We're celebrating as we do with books starring Jewish protagonists, and for more recs, check out previous years' posts! Children’s Just Like Queen Esther by Ari Moffic and Kerry Olitzky (text) and Rena Yehuda Newman (illustration) Atara loves to wear her crown – to the library, to the dentist, even to her swim lessons. It gives her confidence, and shows the world that she is a girl, not a boy, like everyone thought at first.
lgbtqreads.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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maggiereadsya.bsky.social
We need to keep talking about Emily Pike and other #MMIWG

youtu.be/8CF_Bq4rMnY?...
The Case of Emily Pike
YouTube video by The Caffeinated Crime Show
youtu.be
May 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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blackamazon.bsky.social
Again funding racism while the targets of racism are openly defunded and embrassed is purposeful
wapplehouse.bsky.social Kristi Yamaguccimane @wapplehouse.bsky.social · May 2
She got $250k for calling a 5 year old the n-word

And they say white people have no culture
GiveSend Go SHINE BRIGHTLY Help Me Protect My Family Goal: USD $250,000 Raised: USD $245,396 Campaign created by Shiloh Hendrix Campaign funds will be received by Shiloh Hendrix Help Me Protect My Family
May 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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blackamazon.bsky.social
AI doesn’t work , they are still make the cuts

It’s the excuse

When it starts collapsing they will rehire at a lower rate
bcmerchant.bsky.social Brian Merchant @bcmerchant.bsky.social · May 2
This week, I spoke with one of the Duolingo contractors impacted by its 'new' AI strategy, and they clarified that

1) it's not new. Duolingo has *already* fired an estimated 100 writers and translators.

2) they worked for months training an AI system that still makes egregious mistakes.
May 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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May 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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blackamazon.bsky.social
I am so concerned for the Met Gala right now because it’s an amazing atheistic … in a hostile climate directed at people whose failure to embrace inclusivity is why we here.

Wisdom Kaye is not just avant garde fashion .. he’s a Gen Z Black Dandy

So I’m already worried
May 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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blackamazon.bsky.social
We watched folks be stalked, Nazi salutes and him openly wishing the worst on people

Enabled by racism and now being rewritten to hid the shame

I want him to have the days he wished others
May 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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rubyopalmindy.bsky.social
Happy Asian Heritage Month! Check out these romances by authors of Asian heritage in Kobo Plus, including Hard Knocks and Clean Breaks.
kobo.com/p/romance-by...
Thanks so much Jackie Lau for putting this together.
Red background. Rows of covers, "Asian Romance Authors" rows of covers, "40+ Books in KOBO PLUS" rows of more gorgeous covers. Really just a wealth of books in every subgenre.
May 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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blackamazon.bsky.social
Make em hurt more guys
May 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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bookjockeyalex.bsky.social
The two Black newspapers from 19thC San Francisco, The Elevator and the Pacific Appeal are in the CDNC. Hugely important for the civic engagement of the Black community in NorCal. Please donate if you can.
May 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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npr.org
BREAKING: Multiple people injured as police respond to a shooting at Florida State University
Multiple people injured as police respond to a shooting at Florida State University
Authorities are investigating a shooting at Florida State University. A local hospital says it's "actively receiving and caring for patients."
www.npr.org
April 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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llanosjackie.bsky.social
🚨A U.S. born citizen was arrested in Florida for entering the state as an “unauthorized alien.” His mother and a community advocate showed his birth certificate during a hearing in Leon County. The judge said she had no authority to release him.
April 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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erininthemorning.com
1. A major bill protecting trans people just passed in Washington.

It makes insurers cover 12-month supplies of HRT which can be obtained at pharmacies, allowing trans people to stockpile medication to outlast supply disruptions.

The latest from S. Baum.

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Washington State Passes Bill To Cover 12-Month Hormone Therapy Stockpiles
“The bill will alleviate a lot of suffering,” one Republican lawmaker said.
www.erininthemorning.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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zappit.bsky.social
News outlets are staying to report the hack.

cybernews.com/security/4ch...

www.newsweek.com/4chan-down-h...

www.dailydot.com/debug/4chan-...
4chan goes dark as alleged hacker attacks takes the website down
4chan suffers major outage as hackers gain shell access, leak source code and expose private moderator conversations. Site remains down.
cybernews.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM