Helen
@vialsofscience.bsky.social
Nerd, LARPer, crafter, artist. If you met me on one of the other places, you'll know something of my feelings about the world. 🍉 🌈
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Other hard lessons to learn:
+ Not all stories belong to you.
+ Don't just hire consultants. Hire talent from the cultures you're making games out of.
+ Put more BIPOC folks in leadership positions.
+ Support products from beyond America.
+ Not all stories belong to you.
+ Don't just hire consultants. Hire talent from the cultures you're making games out of.
+ Put more BIPOC folks in leadership positions.
+ Support products from beyond America.
TTGDA statement about sensitivity around art depictions in games.
August 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Other hard lessons to learn:
+ Not all stories belong to you.
+ Don't just hire consultants. Hire talent from the cultures you're making games out of.
+ Put more BIPOC folks in leadership positions.
+ Support products from beyond America.
+ Not all stories belong to you.
+ Don't just hire consultants. Hire talent from the cultures you're making games out of.
+ Put more BIPOC folks in leadership positions.
+ Support products from beyond America.
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You just gotta LOVE MAD MAGAZINE!!!
August 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
You just gotta LOVE MAD MAGAZINE!!!
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DOGE isn't just cutting vital government services.
Each federal job loss could also result in the loss of at least one additional worker in the private sector.
Working people having less money in their pockets to spend stifles local economies.
What’s “efficient” about that?
Each federal job loss could also result in the loss of at least one additional worker in the private sector.
Working people having less money in their pockets to spend stifles local economies.
What’s “efficient” about that?
March 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
DOGE isn't just cutting vital government services.
Each federal job loss could also result in the loss of at least one additional worker in the private sector.
Working people having less money in their pockets to spend stifles local economies.
What’s “efficient” about that?
Each federal job loss could also result in the loss of at least one additional worker in the private sector.
Working people having less money in their pockets to spend stifles local economies.
What’s “efficient” about that?
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The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.
A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction
The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.
www.npr.org
March 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.
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Mahmoud Khalil expressed his political point of view peacefully.
That’s supposed to be permitted in a democracy.
If this egregious assault on civil liberties stands, what’s to stop Trump from arresting American citizens who support any cause his regime doesn’t like?
That’s supposed to be permitted in a democracy.
If this egregious assault on civil liberties stands, what’s to stop Trump from arresting American citizens who support any cause his regime doesn’t like?
March 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Mahmoud Khalil expressed his political point of view peacefully.
That’s supposed to be permitted in a democracy.
If this egregious assault on civil liberties stands, what’s to stop Trump from arresting American citizens who support any cause his regime doesn’t like?
That’s supposed to be permitted in a democracy.
If this egregious assault on civil liberties stands, what’s to stop Trump from arresting American citizens who support any cause his regime doesn’t like?
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The former Philippine president is the first former leader from Asia to face charges at the International Criminal Court. Human rights groups say his violent crackdowns left up to 30,000 dead.
Rodrigo Duterte is in custody in The Hague for crimes against humanity trial
The former Philippine president is the first former leader from Asia to face charges at the International Criminal Court. Human rights groups say his violent crackdowns left up to 30,000 dead.
www.npr.org
March 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The former Philippine president is the first former leader from Asia to face charges at the International Criminal Court. Human rights groups say his violent crackdowns left up to 30,000 dead.
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America, you broke through—the media, from small outlets to large, is finally picking up on what’s happening. Legislators, judges, and attorneys general across the country are speaking out. They hear you. We love you and are honored to serve you! 🦬💚🇺🇸
February 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
America, you broke through—the media, from small outlets to large, is finally picking up on what’s happening. Legislators, judges, and attorneys general across the country are speaking out. They hear you. We love you and are honored to serve you! 🦬💚🇺🇸
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I’ve never been someone who hosts things, but with the Administration continuing to attack my culture, that’s changing.
Tonight I’m hosting friends to celebrate Día de La Candelaria and eat tamales, made by a local Mexican immigrant chef. 🇲🇽
Tonight I’m hosting friends to celebrate Día de La Candelaria and eat tamales, made by a local Mexican immigrant chef. 🇲🇽
February 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I’ve never been someone who hosts things, but with the Administration continuing to attack my culture, that’s changing.
Tonight I’m hosting friends to celebrate Día de La Candelaria and eat tamales, made by a local Mexican immigrant chef. 🇲🇽
Tonight I’m hosting friends to celebrate Día de La Candelaria and eat tamales, made by a local Mexican immigrant chef. 🇲🇽
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NEW: I'm hearing from federal employees that they're being told to file a FOIA request if they want their employee records. Meaning they've been locked out of their records and have to file a Freedom of Information Act Request to get them. If you got this email, please contact me. Signal in bio.
February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
NEW: I'm hearing from federal employees that they're being told to file a FOIA request if they want their employee records. Meaning they've been locked out of their records and have to file a Freedom of Information Act Request to get them. If you got this email, please contact me. Signal in bio.
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A reminder: Tariffs are a regressive tax that drives up prices on everyday goods. They disproportionately hurt the working class and poor who bear the brunt of higher costs while wealthier consumers feel significantly less impact.
February 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
A reminder: Tariffs are a regressive tax that drives up prices on everyday goods. They disproportionately hurt the working class and poor who bear the brunt of higher costs while wealthier consumers feel significantly less impact.
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ATTN: If you work for the FAA and you’ve been asked to halt external engagement with the industry, please contact me. My secure contact info is in my bio.
February 2, 2025 at 5:59 AM
ATTN: If you work for the FAA and you’ve been asked to halt external engagement with the industry, please contact me. My secure contact info is in my bio.
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Watching the FireAid concerts for the LA fires , I was struck by how many Canadians took the stage in support. And I’ll never forget those yellow Canadian Super Scooper planes saving the day.
February 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Watching the FireAid concerts for the LA fires , I was struck by how many Canadians took the stage in support. And I’ll never forget those yellow Canadian Super Scooper planes saving the day.
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Happy:
Black history
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Black love
Black joy
Black health
Black healing
Black people
Black community
Black family
Black kids
Black culture
Black creativity
Black ingenuity
Black legacy
Black innovation
Black liberation
Black resistance
Black existence
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Black history
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Black love
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Black health
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Black people
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February 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy:
Black history
Black present
Black future
Black love
Black joy
Black health
Black healing
Black people
Black community
Black family
Black kids
Black culture
Black creativity
Black ingenuity
Black legacy
Black innovation
Black liberation
Black resistance
Black existence
...month🖤
Black history
Black present
Black future
Black love
Black joy
Black health
Black healing
Black people
Black community
Black family
Black kids
Black culture
Black creativity
Black ingenuity
Black legacy
Black innovation
Black liberation
Black resistance
Black existence
...month🖤
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So the world's richest man spends a fortune backing Trump and is given the go-ahead to...
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
February 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
So the world's richest man spends a fortune backing Trump and is given the go-ahead to...
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
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Replacing civil servants with loyalists.
Upending the lives of millions who rely on federal programs.
Grotesquely blaming "DEI" for disaster.
Trump wants to consolidate power through divide-and-conquer tactics. We must stand together and fight back. youtu.be/wSYbNcjGjhA?...
Upending the lives of millions who rely on federal programs.
Grotesquely blaming "DEI" for disaster.
Trump wants to consolidate power through divide-and-conquer tactics. We must stand together and fight back. youtu.be/wSYbNcjGjhA?...
Fighting Back Against Trump II | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Replacing civil servants with loyalists.
Upending the lives of millions who rely on federal programs.
Grotesquely blaming "DEI" for disaster.
Trump wants to consolidate power through divide-and-conquer tactics. We must stand together and fight back. youtu.be/wSYbNcjGjhA?...
Upending the lives of millions who rely on federal programs.
Grotesquely blaming "DEI" for disaster.
Trump wants to consolidate power through divide-and-conquer tactics. We must stand together and fight back. youtu.be/wSYbNcjGjhA?...
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January 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM