Ms Chatelaine
@theelaineg.bsky.social
She/her: Writer, Greens councillor, trans person, living with fibromyalgia
My novella, Unexploded Remnants, is available wherever you can buy Tor.com books
My novella, Unexploded Remnants, is available wherever you can buy Tor.com books
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A good piece, but an additional aspect is nearly everything we do exploits resources in ways we need to avoid. Which is to say the entire foundation / thrust of our technologies is often deeply flawed and does not consider ecosystems, biodiversity, etc in other than an exploitive or Disneyfied way.
The left doesn't hate technology, we hate being exploited: aftermath.site/anthropic-clau...
February 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
A good piece, but an additional aspect is nearly everything we do exploits resources in ways we need to avoid. Which is to say the entire foundation / thrust of our technologies is often deeply flawed and does not consider ecosystems, biodiversity, etc in other than an exploitive or Disneyfied way.
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In the words of a Southern lady: Oh, bless your heart.
And in mine: Quit fellating the billionaires. They don't care about you and should pay their fair share of taxes. End of.
And in mine: Quit fellating the billionaires. They don't care about you and should pay their fair share of taxes. End of.
It will not work, and is wrong in principle
Don’t go after the rich to fix broken budgets
It will not work, and is wrong in principle
econ.st
February 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
In the words of a Southern lady: Oh, bless your heart.
And in mine: Quit fellating the billionaires. They don't care about you and should pay their fair share of taxes. End of.
And in mine: Quit fellating the billionaires. They don't care about you and should pay their fair share of taxes. End of.
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Never forget the many public figures who insisted that the Gaza Health Ministry's reported death tolls weren't trustworthy as Israel openly carried out the mass-murder of tens of thousands of people live.
It turns out even they were understating the massacre.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
It turns out even they were understating the massacre.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Gaza death toll for first 16 months of war far higher than reported, says peer-reviewed study
Lancet Global Health research suggests more than 75,000 killed in period, 25,000 more than announced at the time
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Never forget the many public figures who insisted that the Gaza Health Ministry's reported death tolls weren't trustworthy as Israel openly carried out the mass-murder of tens of thousands of people live.
It turns out even they were understating the massacre.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
It turns out even they were understating the massacre.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Grace Brewster Hopper (1906 –1992) was an American computer scientist, mathematician, and US Navy rear admiral. She was the first to devise the theory of machine-independent programming languages, and developed two early high-level programming languages still in use today. #CelebratingWomen
February 19, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Grace Brewster Hopper (1906 –1992) was an American computer scientist, mathematician, and US Navy rear admiral. She was the first to devise the theory of machine-independent programming languages, and developed two early high-level programming languages still in use today. #CelebratingWomen
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Lord I have seen what you have done for others and I want that for myself
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection when he briefly imposed martial law in 2024.
Here’s what to know: nyti.ms/46jedjI
Here’s what to know: nyti.ms/46jedjI
February 19, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Lord I have seen what you have done for others and I want that for myself
Ruby cat is sleeping, snuggled between my leg and the couch arm, snoring gently. I tried to video her to catch the sounds but it was too quiet, I'd need a separate mic. Here's a photo anyway and you can imagine the snores...
February 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Ruby cat is sleeping, snuggled between my leg and the couch arm, snoring gently. I tried to video her to catch the sounds but it was too quiet, I'd need a separate mic. Here's a photo anyway and you can imagine the snores...
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Hannah Gadsby on Van Gogh, art, and rejecting suffering as a necessary condition. With alt text.
If you can’t see it on FB, here’s the text of it in the alt (image is a bit hard to read).
February 19, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Hannah Gadsby on Van Gogh, art, and rejecting suffering as a necessary condition. With alt text.
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As the Royal Correspondents desperately run cover and try and obfuscate the issue - it's pretty recently I had very strong words on the nature of their jobs and how their careers mean undermining the work of real journalists
www.thenational.scot/news/2584982...
www.thenational.scot/news/2584982...
Royal correspondents branded 'PR team' for monarchy amid Epstein scandal
ROYAL correspondents have been branded a "PR team" for the monarchy after a stream of commentators defended King Charles and Prince…
www.thenational.scot
February 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM
As the Royal Correspondents desperately run cover and try and obfuscate the issue - it's pretty recently I had very strong words on the nature of their jobs and how their careers mean undermining the work of real journalists
www.thenational.scot/news/2584982...
www.thenational.scot/news/2584982...
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⭐️The presence of Robbie Gibb and ex GB News John McAndrew (Tory plants) dictating and inhibiting news coverage
⭐️Their absolute ban on trans people working in or appearing on news programmes.
⭐️A rotten BBC Board that gets…how can I put this…rewards for promoting’ mutual’ prejudices.
Link follows.
⭐️Their absolute ban on trans people working in or appearing on news programmes.
⭐️A rotten BBC Board that gets…how can I put this…rewards for promoting’ mutual’ prejudices.
Link follows.
February 19, 2026 at 10:41 AM
⭐️The presence of Robbie Gibb and ex GB News John McAndrew (Tory plants) dictating and inhibiting news coverage
⭐️Their absolute ban on trans people working in or appearing on news programmes.
⭐️A rotten BBC Board that gets…how can I put this…rewards for promoting’ mutual’ prejudices.
Link follows.
⭐️Their absolute ban on trans people working in or appearing on news programmes.
⭐️A rotten BBC Board that gets…how can I put this…rewards for promoting’ mutual’ prejudices.
Link follows.
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Holy shit:
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c70kjr9wjw0t
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c70kjr9wjw0t
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office - live updates
It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Holy shit:
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c70kjr9wjw0t
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c70kjr9wjw0t
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1/ The BBC is asking for views ahead of its Charter renewal. We have until March 10th to tell them how we feel about:
⭐️Their diabolical demonisation and insulting language against trans people and Palestinians.
⭐️Their over-promotion of Reform - and denial of national platforms to progressives.
⭐️Their diabolical demonisation and insulting language against trans people and Palestinians.
⭐️Their over-promotion of Reform - and denial of national platforms to progressives.
February 19, 2026 at 10:39 AM
1/ The BBC is asking for views ahead of its Charter renewal. We have until March 10th to tell them how we feel about:
⭐️Their diabolical demonisation and insulting language against trans people and Palestinians.
⭐️Their over-promotion of Reform - and denial of national platforms to progressives.
⭐️Their diabolical demonisation and insulting language against trans people and Palestinians.
⭐️Their over-promotion of Reform - and denial of national platforms to progressives.
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I want trans people to be none of my business again, except where they're my personal acquaintance.
But when a government starts oppressing a section of its citizenry for political points, it's the job of every other member of that society to resist that shit.
But when a government starts oppressing a section of its citizenry for political points, it's the job of every other member of that society to resist that shit.
February 19, 2026 at 8:29 AM
I want trans people to be none of my business again, except where they're my personal acquaintance.
But when a government starts oppressing a section of its citizenry for political points, it's the job of every other member of that society to resist that shit.
But when a government starts oppressing a section of its citizenry for political points, it's the job of every other member of that society to resist that shit.
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It's finally here! A Million Points of Light, the sequel to The Shape of Monster, is now live.
Get more of that woke cannibal erotica you e been craving ;)
Or, yanno, mages and monsters and betrayal.
Listen to A Million Points of Light by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0GMRMJTR...
Get more of that woke cannibal erotica you e been craving ;)
Or, yanno, mages and monsters and betrayal.
Listen to A Million Points of Light by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0GMRMJTR...
A Million Points of Light
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The stunning sequel to the award-nominated THE SHAPE OF MONSTERS narrated by Omari Douglas (IT’S A SIN, BLACK DOVES). The delicate balance between the realm...
www.audible.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 6:33 AM
It's finally here! A Million Points of Light, the sequel to The Shape of Monster, is now live.
Get more of that woke cannibal erotica you e been craving ;)
Or, yanno, mages and monsters and betrayal.
Listen to A Million Points of Light by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0GMRMJTR...
Get more of that woke cannibal erotica you e been craving ;)
Or, yanno, mages and monsters and betrayal.
Listen to A Million Points of Light by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0GMRMJTR...
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One Way to Immunize Yourself Against Pseudoscience and Other Nonsense
Classic SF was chock-full of dubious ideas; Martin Gardner supplied the antidote.
reactormag.com/one-way-to-i...
Classic SF was chock-full of dubious ideas; Martin Gardner supplied the antidote.
reactormag.com/one-way-to-i...
One Way to Immunize Yourself Against Pseudoscience and Other Nonsense - Reactor
Classic SF was chock-full of dubius ideas; Martin Gardner supplied the antidote.
reactormag.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:09 PM
One Way to Immunize Yourself Against Pseudoscience and Other Nonsense
Classic SF was chock-full of dubious ideas; Martin Gardner supplied the antidote.
reactormag.com/one-way-to-i...
Classic SF was chock-full of dubious ideas; Martin Gardner supplied the antidote.
reactormag.com/one-way-to-i...
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Why is global uncertainty at an all-time high in 2026?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/why-is-global-uncertainty-at-an-all-time-high-in-2026-world-uncertainty-index-surges-to-106862-in-february-worse-than-covid-2008-crash-and-9/11-combined/articleshow/128482783.cms
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/why-is-global-uncertainty-at-an-all-time-high-in-2026-world-uncertainty-index-surges-to-106862-in-february-worse-than-covid-2008-crash-and-9/11-combined/articleshow/128482783.cms
Why is global uncertainty at an all-time high in 2026? World Uncertainty Index surges to 106,862 in February - worse than COVID, 2008 crash, and 9/11 combined
The World Uncertainty Index hit 106,862 in February 2026. That number is unprecedented. It beats every crisis in modern history. COVID peaked lower. So did the 2008 financial crash. The Dot-Com collap...
economictimes.indiatimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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And how does that compare to the money raised for pro-trans services? 🤔 😒
LGB Alliance raised over half a million in their last accounts, most of it coming from donations. Just £39k came from charitable activities. £516k from donations.
register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-s...
register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-s...
LGB ALLIANCE - Charity 1194148
Charity details for LGB ALLIANCE - Charity 1194148
register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk
February 18, 2026 at 1:43 PM
And how does that compare to the money raised for pro-trans services? 🤔 😒
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At some point we're going to destroy enough of the planet that enough people will be personally inconvenienced to pay attention, but it'll be too late.
February 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM
At some point we're going to destroy enough of the planet that enough people will be personally inconvenienced to pay attention, but it'll be too late.
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Domestic violence is also not the only area where driving someone to suicide should be considered a crime where today it's considered a case-closed.
Another is conversion practices.
Another is conversion practices.
February 18, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Domestic violence is also not the only area where driving someone to suicide should be considered a crime where today it's considered a case-closed.
Another is conversion practices.
Another is conversion practices.
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This is a no-brainer, one of the most important steps the Government could take in actually protecting women
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Calls grow for suicides linked to domestic abuse to be treated as potential homicides
Politicians and experts say police should be better trained and move away from ‘tickbox approach’ to suicides
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
This is a no-brainer, one of the most important steps the Government could take in actually protecting women
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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My dudes. My billionaire pals. The wealth tax is for YOUR well-being, not ours.
Read this sentence slowly:
“Gov. Gavin Newsom, crypto executives and business leaders are ramping up efforts this week to stop the proposed wealth tax...”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/u...
“Gov. Gavin Newsom, crypto executives and business leaders are ramping up efforts this week to stop the proposed wealth tax...”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/u...
As Bernie Sanders Comes to California, Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:22 AM
My dudes. My billionaire pals. The wealth tax is for YOUR well-being, not ours.
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This Lunar New Year you too can get the shenanigans of a dragon prince and his murderous husband heading home for New Year.
Other people enjoy candied fruit and caramel pork; Thuan and Asmodeus find themselves drawn into deadly politics...
Comedies of manners and murders
Other people enjoy candied fruit and caramel pork; Thuan and Asmodeus find themselves drawn into deadly politics...
Comedies of manners and murders
Also, if you want more Gothic shenanigans with a cozy queer vibe, here are some books about murder husbands trying to solve murders without incurring more murders
www.aliettedebodard.com/bibliography...
(one of my current WIP is book 3 in that series)
www.aliettedebodard.com/bibliography...
(one of my current WIP is book 3 in that series)
February 18, 2026 at 7:43 AM
This Lunar New Year you too can get the shenanigans of a dragon prince and his murderous husband heading home for New Year.
Other people enjoy candied fruit and caramel pork; Thuan and Asmodeus find themselves drawn into deadly politics...
Comedies of manners and murders
Other people enjoy candied fruit and caramel pork; Thuan and Asmodeus find themselves drawn into deadly politics...
Comedies of manners and murders
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Aliette's work is terrific. Highy recommended.
New US edition of Dominion of the Fallen!
Deliciously gothic atmosphere & queer characters from around the world in a ruined Paris
Out March 10 2026
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Preorder (or buy UK edition) & get EXCLUSIVE ebook www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
Covers @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere & queer characters from around the world in a ruined Paris
Out March 10 2026
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Preorder (or buy UK edition) & get EXCLUSIVE ebook www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
Covers @fringe-element.net
February 18, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Aliette's work is terrific. Highy recommended.
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Movies of Scotland: A still from Everybody to Kenmure Street, directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra. (2026)
February 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Movies of Scotland: A still from Everybody to Kenmure Street, directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra. (2026)
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"Reform want to end the Equality act to 'get rid of the “pernicious, divisive notion of protected characteristics'"
What's what? The anti-trans opportunist brigade never meant to stop at trans people and intend to eat all your faces? Who could have guessed!
What's what? The anti-trans opportunist brigade never meant to stop at trans people and intend to eat all your faces? Who could have guessed!
February 17, 2026 at 1:53 PM
"Reform want to end the Equality act to 'get rid of the “pernicious, divisive notion of protected characteristics'"
What's what? The anti-trans opportunist brigade never meant to stop at trans people and intend to eat all your faces? Who could have guessed!
What's what? The anti-trans opportunist brigade never meant to stop at trans people and intend to eat all your faces? Who could have guessed!
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Ally McCoist and Robert Duvall outside Glasgow City Chambers to promote the film, A Shot at Glory. Pic: Allan Milligan
February 16, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Ally McCoist and Robert Duvall outside Glasgow City Chambers to promote the film, A Shot at Glory. Pic: Allan Milligan