Arthur Wyatt (festive)
@arthurwyatt.bsky.social
Based in Seattle. Writes comics (Judge Dredd is the one you’ve heard of), makes web stuff for a living. I am being folk horror for Halloween.
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good fucking god
December 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
good fucking god
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"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
December 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
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Very disappointed in the new Nebula Award eligibility information from SFWA that allows partially-generated works to be on the ballot. See 9.11.2.
www.sfwa.org/complete-neb...
This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
www.sfwa.org/complete-neb...
This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
December 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Very disappointed in the new Nebula Award eligibility information from SFWA that allows partially-generated works to be on the ballot. See 9.11.2.
www.sfwa.org/complete-neb...
This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
www.sfwa.org/complete-neb...
This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
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It's a lovely Christmas in the village, and you are a horrible goose
December 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It's a lovely Christmas in the village, and you are a horrible goose
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Anyway back in high school I was in a magnet program that used to admit 50% boys and 50% girls.
Right before my year, parents of boys complained and demanded strict merit-based admission.
My year was like 80% girls so shoutout to the boymoms for making sure their sons didn't steal my slot.
Right before my year, parents of boys complained and demanded strict merit-based admission.
My year was like 80% girls so shoutout to the boymoms for making sure their sons didn't steal my slot.
December 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Anyway back in high school I was in a magnet program that used to admit 50% boys and 50% girls.
Right before my year, parents of boys complained and demanded strict merit-based admission.
My year was like 80% girls so shoutout to the boymoms for making sure their sons didn't steal my slot.
Right before my year, parents of boys complained and demanded strict merit-based admission.
My year was like 80% girls so shoutout to the boymoms for making sure their sons didn't steal my slot.
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Trump’s pardons wipe out restitution payments to defrauded victims
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump’s pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the president’s clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Trump’s pardons wipe out restitution payments to defrauded victims
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Every single democratic senator voted to confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Every single one. Not one “no” vote.
Q: Do you stand by your statement from earlier this year that nobody has died from USAID cuts?
RUBIO: I'm very proud of the changes we've made in foreign aid
RUBIO: I'm very proud of the changes we've made in foreign aid
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Every single democratic senator voted to confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Every single one. Not one “no” vote.
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There's a bunch of stuff here but one thing going on is that it's interesting that Trump/the admin *owns and operates its own platform* vs using, say, the Respectable Nazi Bar Not Really A Newsletter Distributor Anymore.
DNC *could* stand up their own distribution.
DNC *could* stand up their own distribution.
Americans want leaders who fight for them.
Last week, I stopped by the DNC Winter Meeting to celebrate the wins we shared in 2025 and lay out how we fight against this administration and for our future. Watch now or read my remarks on Substack: kamalaharris.link/3YCdXb4
Last week, I stopped by the DNC Winter Meeting to celebrate the wins we shared in 2025 and lay out how we fight against this administration and for our future. Watch now or read my remarks on Substack: kamalaharris.link/3YCdXb4
December 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
There's a bunch of stuff here but one thing going on is that it's interesting that Trump/the admin *owns and operates its own platform* vs using, say, the Respectable Nazi Bar Not Really A Newsletter Distributor Anymore.
DNC *could* stand up their own distribution.
DNC *could* stand up their own distribution.
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ahahahahaha yes Labour Together you should definitely set fire to Labour's workers' rights agenda just as the country's biggest trade union votes for a leader who thinks you're shit. that's definitely a good idea.
(I don't think for one moment that the govt will actually do this)
(I don't think for one moment that the govt will actually do this)
I have my criticisms of *aspects* of the employment rights package, but this is an insane proposal, both in policy and party management terms
December 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
ahahahahaha yes Labour Together you should definitely set fire to Labour's workers' rights agenda just as the country's biggest trade union votes for a leader who thinks you're shit. that's definitely a good idea.
(I don't think for one moment that the govt will actually do this)
(I don't think for one moment that the govt will actually do this)
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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Fuck GenAI and those who use it :)
Have a nice weekend.
Have a nice weekend.
December 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Fuck GenAI and those who use it :)
Have a nice weekend.
Have a nice weekend.
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I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
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Which so many trans people said was exactly what was going to happen
You know a thing that is very bad about this? This is the anti-trans playbook being played against women. Start with 'has the x movement failed the people it's supposed to help', then infantilize them, then make the case they can't be responsible for their own choices, then take their rights away
"Has feminism failed women brought to you by bank of america" is my MKULTRA sleeper agent activation phrase
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Which so many trans people said was exactly what was going to happen
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I haven't been posting about the latest abomination in the country's war against trans people existing because frankly, i've been feeling horribly overwhelmed.
If you live in the US and use binders or transtape, please stock up as soon as you can.
More: www.reddit.com/r/ftm/s/o2Ac...
If you live in the US and use binders or transtape, please stock up as soon as you can.
More: www.reddit.com/r/ftm/s/o2Ac...
From the ftm community on Reddit: FDA warnings to companies selling binders
Explore this post and more from the ftm community
www.reddit.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I haven't been posting about the latest abomination in the country's war against trans people existing because frankly, i've been feeling horribly overwhelmed.
If you live in the US and use binders or transtape, please stock up as soon as you can.
More: www.reddit.com/r/ftm/s/o2Ac...
If you live in the US and use binders or transtape, please stock up as soon as you can.
More: www.reddit.com/r/ftm/s/o2Ac...
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responding to “what do you think of Adolph Hitler?” with “I’m in favor of a strong executive” is advanced conservatism. these kids have perfected the craft.
From a focus group of Gen Z Republicans. (www.city-journal.org/article/manh...)
Tell me again about how Zohran Mamdani is the big threat to Jewish thriving in the US today.
Tell me again about how Zohran Mamdani is the big threat to Jewish thriving in the US today.
December 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
responding to “what do you think of Adolph Hitler?” with “I’m in favor of a strong executive” is advanced conservatism. these kids have perfected the craft.
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the limited-edition MARTIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE T-Shirt! Pulled straight from the pages of “A Star Called The Sun”, this gorgeous shirt depicts a Terran Commando enjoying a well-earned dart after a tough engagement (presumably inside a pressurized environment with a safe, non-flammable air mixture).
December 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
the limited-edition MARTIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE T-Shirt! Pulled straight from the pages of “A Star Called The Sun”, this gorgeous shirt depicts a Terran Commando enjoying a well-earned dart after a tough engagement (presumably inside a pressurized environment with a safe, non-flammable air mixture).
Jesus, February 1985 goes hard.
December 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Jesus, February 1985 goes hard.
Briefly got Mo Willems and David Walliams mixed up which was distressing.
December 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Briefly got Mo Willems and David Walliams mixed up which was distressing.
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Nope. Sex Matters have long been banging the drum of "you can't change sex therefore transition can't work as a treatment and we should stop offering it to trans people"
it's what Helen Joyce's whole "huge problem to a sane world" shit was about.
They are 100% going for banning all transitions.
it's what Helen Joyce's whole "huge problem to a sane world" shit was about.
They are 100% going for banning all transitions.
Also, this is I think the first time I've seen Maya / Sex Matters actively come out and say that they don't think transition should be allowed for adults either? It's always been 'well adults can do what they want, we are worried about the children' - not 'this is a failed model that doesn't work'.
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Nope. Sex Matters have long been banging the drum of "you can't change sex therefore transition can't work as a treatment and we should stop offering it to trans people"
it's what Helen Joyce's whole "huge problem to a sane world" shit was about.
They are 100% going for banning all transitions.
it's what Helen Joyce's whole "huge problem to a sane world" shit was about.
They are 100% going for banning all transitions.
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Honestly it'd be helpful if they signaled that. Fucking useless
No shit. What do you want US to do about it? Insurrect?
December 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Honestly it'd be helpful if they signaled that. Fucking useless
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Mitt Romney and Gavin Newsom each slowly becoming the other in an unholy ritual.
Mitt Romney is in the New York Times saying we should tax the rich.
December 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Mitt Romney and Gavin Newsom each slowly becoming the other in an unholy ritual.
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"Has feminism failed women brought to you by bank of america" is my MKULTRA sleeper agent activation phrase
December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"Has feminism failed women brought to you by bank of america" is my MKULTRA sleeper agent activation phrase
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There it is.
“They’re denying that any of her birth certificates, which are from Laurel, Maryland, her records of immunization, medical records — they’re denying the authenticity of them. It is something I’ve never encountered.” www.huffpost.com/entry/us-cit...
Trump Administration Says Maryland Woman's Birth Certificate Is Fake In Dystopian Move
Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales was arrested on Sunday. ICE won’t release her despite extensive documentation of her citizenship, her attorneys told HuffPost.
www.huffpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
There it is.
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Vought is one of the top three or four enemies of the Constitution & American democracy. His removal from power is one of the highest priorities for any project of checking the dictatorship's lawless wielding of the vast powers of the state
Russ Vought set out to ensure a second Trump term would not be hampered by checks and balances:
“I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
(Published October w/ @newyorker.com)
“I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
(Published October w/ @newyorker.com)
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
www.propublica.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Vought is one of the top three or four enemies of the Constitution & American democracy. His removal from power is one of the highest priorities for any project of checking the dictatorship's lawless wielding of the vast powers of the state
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I think we need to be careful assuming he puts himself in the category of "rich", and that this headline isn't a list of two separate requests
Mitt Romney is in the New York Times saying we should tax the rich.
December 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I think we need to be careful assuming he puts himself in the category of "rich", and that this headline isn't a list of two separate requests